The Battle of Montfort was the single
bloodiest confrontation to occur between the Bretonnian crown and the armies of
the Sigmarite Empire. The battle was comprised of forces from Montfort and
Parravon, facing invaders from Reikland, accompanied by an army of Mercenaries
and sell-swords.
Overview
Atop a shallow hill cowardly Empire cannons
pounded at the knights and peasants of the Bretonnian lines, carving great
furrows through horse, man and soil with every shot. In the centre of the field
knightly warriors of both realms clashed, whilst yeomen and peasants vied with
the huntsmen and free companies about their flanks. A thousand men or more had
already been lost to death's icy embrace, Imperial General Von Abresicht
amongst them, and yet the fire of battle still burnt strongly, seeking to
consume all.
The battle continued for many long hours,
both sides drawing upon reserves of energy and courage whose existence few men
would credit. By the time dusk fell, the ground about Montfort was choked with
blood and the screams of the wounded threatened to eclipse the last sounds of
the dying battle. Only when reinforcements from Parravon arrived, the Duke
himself riding at the head of his household knights, did the conflict finally
find resolution. The remaining Imperial forces, hard-pressed by the foes they
had fought all day, could not contain these new arrivals and were slowly backed
into Axe Bite Pass.
As the Empire lines crumbled, the surviving
members of their army retreated. The demoralised Imperials were later hunted
down and slaughtered by a small force of Questing Knights led by Tristan the
Troubadour. This engagement was soon lauded as the "Impossible
Victory" on account of the Bretonnians being vastly outnumbered.
Aftermath
The Battle of Montfort was regarded as the
bloodiest in memory, with over six thousand men lying dead on the field at its
conclusion. The Bretonnians were sure that Von Albresicht had some grand
purpose worthy of him hiring as many Mercenaries as money could buy, and for
raising all the Militia regiments he had authority over. Alas, the purpose of
his attack was never determined, partly due to the General's own death, but
also because the Imperial court was less than forthcoming on the matter.
Date: Around 2520 IC
Location: Castle Montfort, Bretonnia
Type: Battle
Commanders: Folcard d'Montfort
Strength: Several Thousand
Status: Bretonnian Victory
Casualties: Over 6000
Outcome: Imperial army is routed and
destroyed, Montfort is saved
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