Jessica Jackson
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Sharpen the Sword Middanhal The respite for the Order troops lasted only a few days. In order to obscure the truth for as long as possible, Richard had deployed a number of scouts to the north to intercept any Isarn soldiers that might approach Middanhal; it was limited how long such a major event could remain unnoticed, however, and once word reached Silfrisarn, the northern army of Isarn marched towards Middanhal. In response, the Order readied itself to ride out and face them. The knights had not…
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Knights and Jarls Middanhal After the council had been held concerning the fate of the hostages, Theodoric left the northern side of the Citadel and walked courtside. If he had walked to the edge of the inner castle, he would have seen Brand and the kingthanes prepare for their deception and assault upon the Isarn house; the jarl of Theodstan remained inwards, however, and sought out his former quarters. Entering, he found them quiet and abandoned. “Anyone here? Holwyn?” he asked, closing the door…
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Niðing Middanhal Fighting continued throughout the night. There were skirmishes on the streets as the Order soldiers met Isarn patrols, especially as they moved like a wildfire down the Arnsweg; the heaviest resistance came as the attackers tried to cross the Mihtea and enter Lowtown. The Arnsbridge was a choking point, which the defenders knew to take advantage of. Their commander on this night, a thane left behind in the city by Isenhart, also had the most forces at his disposal. The same thought,…
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The Dead of Night Middanhal It would take several days for the Order army to reach Middanhal from its current location. Although Brand desired to put the soldiers through a forced march, he had to accept that it was not possible after their ordeal in the mountains. The two commanders used the time to discuss the impending assault. The reason why Middanhal was so difficult to take by direct assault, especially without a preceding siege to soften the defenders, were its daunting fortifications. While some…
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The Will That Moves Eastern Weolcan Mountains In the aftermath of the battle of Lake Myr, the remaining Order forces were not making plans along the veins of Vale or Isarn. Instead, they were marching with forced speed through eastern Adalrik while evading or placing distance between themselves and Athelstan’s mounted scouts. When finally a full day had passed where there had been no sign of Isarn’s soldiers, Richard and Brand agreed that their ruse had worked and Athelstan had turned his mind…
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The Seat of Power Silfrisarn While his enemies in Valcaster were preparing their countermove and his brother was leading his armies to victory, Isenhart was journeying north. At first, his mood had been dark; his expectations had been that by now, the Adalthing would have bowed before him and the throne be his to ascend. His frustrations were eased, however, when a messenger caught up to them on the roads between Middanhal and Isarn, bearing tidings of the battle at Lake Myr. With the knowledge that the…
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From Foe to Friend Marcaster While the jarl of Vale and his family had returned home, their enemy was camped in the province of Marcaster near its eastern border of Ingmond. Despite their convincing victory against the forces under the landgrave of Marcaster, Athelstan’s army had not let discipline slip. Their camp was orderly with defences raised and sentinels everywhere. Scouts were dispatched across the area, extending the eyes of the Isarn commander for many miles. With the tents and earthworks…
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Tread Lightly Valcaster After Isenwald’s warning to Valerie, every member of the House of Vale in Middanhal had quickly and quietly left the capital. The same night where the jarl of Isarn made his bid for power and seized control of the city, the jarl of Vale was sitting in a carriage on the Kingsroad. With him were his brother, daughter, nephew, his chamberlain, and his thanes on their own mounts. The following day, they left the Kingsroad and travelled west as fast as their horses could carry them.…
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Relief Middanhal When morning came, it brought relief to the inhabitants of the Citadel. The garrison had resisted an assault and proved that it was capable of defending the fortress against the rebels. Those slain were placed in the Hall of the Honoured Dead with their weapons until such time they could be buried. Breakfast was delayed for the court, though no harsh words were spoken on that occasion; everybody was too relieved to be angry. While most assumed that the delay was simply because the…
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The Unbidden Guest Middanhal As night came, the silence upon the streets of Middanhal was occasionally broken by boots walking on cobbled stones; moving two hundred men into position could not be done without noise. However, the many buildings gave cover and prevented the defenders of the Citadel from observing the soldiers of Isarn approaching the great fortress. In small groups, they filtered towards the gates of the castle undetected. To the south, the men under Ernulf kept their distance; the…
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