Battle of Elbraeth

The Battle of Elbraeth was fought on November 26, 1714 in and around the Harkland capital of Elbraeth.

In General Order No. 1, Commander Harold FitzDavenport directed Army Group South East to enter Harkland and assist with the defense of the city. Unfortunately, due to much confusion, Harklander and Alfordian troops only entered Elbraeth in dribs and drabs and were thus unable to mount an adequate defense.

Commander FitzDavenports two older brothers Erich and Fargoth were present at this battle. Fargoth was one of the first to arrive and positioned himself on the eastern outskirts of Elbraeth. He personally took command of a group of balistae and archers, firing off all of their ammunition and then retreating through the city, with Fargoth himself bringing up the rear, firing his repeating crossbow behind him as he slowly retreated on horseback.

Erich, meanwhile, didn't arrive until much later due to refugees clogging the roads. Once he reached the outskirts, he led a cavalry charge to cover the retreat.