⚠ WARNING: This chapter contains major spoilers, including battle outcomes, character deaths, captures, and major events from Book 1. Read only after completing Book 1.
As the old wars continued to rage across the kingdoms, new heroes, traitors, and conquerors began to rise from the chaos. Great armies clashed on land and sea, while personal rivalries between legendary warriors started to shape the fate of entire realms.
28. The Ambush of Skeldor at Virellion
Date: October 17, 760 A.D.
Location: Virellion / Eldershade Wilds / Serpentis
Victor: Serpentis
Forces
Skeldor
• Gregoryan Frostborne's Army: 400+
Serpentis
• Army of Serpentis: 320–340
Important
• Gregoryan Frostborne launched a false siege to lure part of Serpentis' forces into a forest trap.
• A massive ambush began within the woods, led by hidden archers and concealed knights.
• Alaric Thornewood assumed command and maintained the formation of Serpentis' troops.
• Gregoryan entered the battle riding his white polar bear.
• Alaric wounded the bear with a spear, forcing Gregoryan to retreat.
• The two warriors engaged in a legendary one-on-one duel.
• Alaric killed an archer who attempted to dishonorably assassinate Gregoryan.
Dead and Losses
Serpentis
• 80–90 dead and wounded.
Skeldor
• 50–60 dead knights.
Gregoryan Frostborne
• Wounded in the stomach by an arrow.
White Polar Bear
• Severely wounded.
Result
• Skeldor was forced to withdraw.
• Alaric Thornewood earned the title "Shield of the Kingdom."
• Gregoryan Frostborne developed a strong desire for a rematch against Alaric.
29. The Escape at Serpent Run River
Date: September 23, 760 A.D.
Location: Serpent Run / Eldershade Wilds / Serpentis
Victor: None
Forces
• Rahydan Ashvale
• A large wolf pack
Important
• Rhydan Ashvale was attacked by wolves while fleeing through the forest.
• In close combat, he killed three wolves with his bare hands.
• He was later surrounded by a much larger pack.
• Despite being wounded and suffering broken fingers, he managed to kill several more wolves.
• Cornered on the cliffs above the SerpentRunRiver, Rhydan leaped into the water to escape certain death.
Dead and Losses
Wolves
• At least 8 killed.
Rhydan Ashvale
• Severely wounded.
• Disappeared after jumping into the river.
Result
• Rhydan Ashvale's trail vanished along the SerpentRun.
• His fate remained unknown.
30. The Night Assault on Ashkar
Date: October 20, 760 A.D.
Location: Khar'Zun / Ashkar
Victor: Ashkar
Forces
Ashkar
• Kael Vashkar
• Iskra Azhara
• Varyn Thornevald
• Army of Ashkar: approximately 2,000
Skeldor
• Kaelric Frostborne
• Astrid Frostborne
• Army of Skeldor: approximately 1,800
Important
• Kaelric Frostborne launched a surprise night assault against Ashkar.
• Kael Vashkar personally entered combat against the King of Skeldor.
• Iskra Azhara fought side by side with Kael.
• Varyn Thornevald stabbed Kaelric in the back.
• In a final assault, Kaelric wounded Varyn and hurled kunai toward Kael.
• Iskra threw herself in front of Kael and was struck in the shoulder.
• Astrid Frostborne rescued her father and organized the retreat.
Dead and Losses
Ashkar
• 120–150 dead.
Skeldor
• 150–170 dead.
Kaelric Frostborne
• Severely wounded.
Iskra Azhara
• Wounded in the shoulder.
Varyn Thornevald
• Stab wound to the abdomen.
Result
• Skeldor withdrew from the battle.
• Ashkar retained control of the city.
• Victory came at the cost of heavy casualties.
31. The Battle of Strength and Speed
Date: October 22, 760 A.D.
Location: Virellion / Serpentis
Victor: Alaric Thornewood
Forces
• Alaric Thornewood
• Bromek Virell
Important
• Bromek Virell and AlaricThornewood met in a sword duel.
• Alaric disarmed Bromek and gained the upper hand.
• Bromek requested that the fight continue with bare hands.
• Using overwhelming strength and devastating blows, Bromek overpowered Alaric.
• Alaric recovered and, with a swift maneuver, slammed his opponent into a tree.
• Bromek fell before Alaric and acknowledged his defeat.
Dead and Losses
Bromek Virell
• Severe injuries.
Alaric Thornewood
• Minor to moderate injuries.
Result
• Alaric Thornewood won the duel.
• The people of Serpentis were left in shock by the outcome.
• The confrontation became known as the clash between strength and speed.
32. The Clash of the Bloody Needle
Date: October 23, 760 A.D.
Location: Eldershade Wilds / Serpentis
Victor: Lorian
Forces
• Lorian
• Unknown fighter wielding twin axes
Important
• Lorian publicly declared that one day he would become the strongest member of the group.
• In response to his challenge, a fighter stepped forward to face him.
• The warrior attacked with two axes, but Lorian evaded the strike.
• With incredible speed, Lorian pierced his opponent through the heart with "Needle."
• He then slit the man's throat and continued to brutally strike the corpse.
• The group's leader was impressed by Lorian's ruthlessness and speed.
Dead and Losses
Unknown Fighter
• Killed.
Lorian
• Injured palm.
Result
• No one dared challenge Lorian again.
• Fear and respect for him grew within the group.
• Lorian's name began spreading among the criminals of Serpentis.
33. The Bloody Storm near Dravion
Date: October 29, 760 A.D.
Location: Sea near Dravion
Victor: Dravion
Forces
Dravion and Grimreach Isle
• Edric Vaelthorne and the men of Grimreach Isle: ~80
• Eryndor Frostwyn: ~250
• Aurel Thornevald: ~200
• Nocten Thornevald: ~200
• Total: ~730
Serpentis
• Alaric Thornewood: ~110
• Bromek Virell: ~200
• Vorthan Greymark: ~220
• Total: ~530
Important
• Dravion and GrimreachIsle launched an ambush against the fleet of Serpentis.
• Serpentis' ships were set ablaze by flaming arrows.
• Edric and Alaric met again and fought fiercely upon the deck.
• Alaric earned the title "The Black Archer" for his deadly precision during the battle.
• Edric ultimately defeated and captured Alaric.
• EryndorFrostwyn overwhelmed BromekVirell's ship, though Bromek managed to escape.
• Aurel and NoctenThornevald killed VorthanGreymark.
• After the victory, Dravion's forces executed nearly all surviving knights of Serpentis.
Dead and Losses
Serpentis
• Vorthan Greymark — killed.
• Approximately 350 dead and missing.
• Much of the fleet destroyed.
• Alaric Thornewood — captured.
• BromekVirell — escaped with a small number of surviving knights.
Dravion
• Approximately 150 dead.
Result
• Dravion secured a major naval victory.
• The sea was filled with blood, fire, and shattered ships.
• Serpentis suffered catastrophic losses and a crushing defeat.
• The capture of AlaricThornewood dealt a devastating blow to Serpentis.
34. The Duel of the Night Twins
Date: October 30, 760 A.D.
Location: Castle of Dravion
Victor: Partial Victory for Nocten Thornevald
Forces
Nocten Thornevald:
• Nocten Thornevald
• Tharion Keldrake's Mercenaries: 50–70
Aurel Thornevald:
• Aurel Thornevald
• Eryndor Frostwyn
• Knights of Dravion: approximately 80
Important
• Nocten launched a secret assault against his brother Aurel in a struggle for the throne.
• A bloody battle erupted throughout the castle.
• TharionKeldrake decisively defeated Eryndor Frostwyn.
• Aurel and Nocten fought a brutal duel through the ruined halls.
• Nocten lost one of his eyes during the battle.
• Aurel was gravely wounded while trying to hold off his brother.
• With the aid of MorrekVaelor, Aurel escaped the castle.
• His escape led him to GrimreachIsle, where Edric awaited him.
Dead and Losses
Dravion
• Around 80 dead knights and soldiers from both sides.
Eryndor Frostwyn
• Severely defeated and wounded.
Nocten Thornevald
• Severe facial wound.
• Eye injury.
• Chest wound.
Aurel Thornevald
• Severe back wound.
• Deep slash across the abdomen.
Result
• Nocten Thornevald seized control of Dravion.
• Aurel Thornevald survived and escaped.
• The conflict between the brothers evolved into a personal war.
• The struggle for Dravion's throne entered a new and even bloodier phase.
The blood upon the battlefields had not yet dried. While some counted their victories, others prepared for revenge. History continued to be written—with steel, fire, and blood.