their earthworks to give them battle. The Knight Commander Gregor Lavell realized that the only way to defeat the orcs
was to come out and destroy them hand to hand. If the Knights waited for the orcs to charge their position, they would be
overrun in minutes. Lavell opted to send his cavalry on a heroic and futile charge against the orc lines. Eric Henderson
joined the charge as a part of the 3rd Griffon Cavalry. His unit was the first to reach the enemy lines, and they smashed
through the 41st Orc unit. They were truly a heroic sight, with the 1st Griffon Cavalry charging right behind them. Their
glory was short lived however, as they ran into a brilliant trap set by the Black Eagle general, Arkon. After they had
smashed through the first line of orcs, the Knights saw a tempting target directly ahead of them, the 61st Magi, consisting
solely of Orc Mages. The sight of that Black Chain Mail was too tempting for the knights, and they continued their charge.
As they reached the mages, the 81st Outrider, consisting of wolf mounted goblins, and the 83rd Orog, consisting of Orogs
swung around behind the knights. The Griffon cavalry was surrounded and slaughtered. The whereabouts of Eric
Henderson are unknown, some knights did manage to escape the trap and rode for the woods.
The initiative now lay with the Black Eagle forces. Having a definite advantage of numbers, their plan was simple and
straightforward; March forward and take the city. Although the Griffon cavalry was destroyed, it wasn't a useless sacrifice.
Upon seeing his cavalry wiped out, Lavell give the order to evacuate non-essential persons. There was one ship left in the
harbor, and those that remained began to board it. This included most of the party members. Ashen was among the first to
board the ship, he was closely followed by Alianstra. Aias was wounded and had to be carried aboard by one of the
soldiers. Vitrius was also wounded. However, some party members where at the heart of the battle. Emily also boarded the ship.
Pyth joined a regiment of battle trained clerics, whose job it was to rush to the aid of wounded soldiers and knights. Pyth
died heroically, saving Lord Logan Provost from certain death.
Cyan fought with the 40th Karameikan Infantry. His unit was in the hottest part of the fight, and routed several orcish
units, including the 61st Magi. This attracted the attention of Dustarin who unleashed upon the battlefield a mighty fireball.
The 40th Karameikan Infantry was wiped out with no survivors.
Golion joined his town's militia unit. Although this was a rag tag unit of peasants and farmers, they fought well defending
their homes. The Dymrak Militia was attacked by 3 units, including the 53rd Ogre and the 54th Elite. The 9th Karameikan
Cavalry rushed to their aid, but arrived too late. It is rumored that several of the militia were kept alive as prisoners;
possibly as slave labor to work in the town. Golion's fate is unknown.
Mikon joined up with the 9th Karameikan Cavalry, a light cavalry unit. This unit dashed across the field of battle,
helping units that were about to be overrun. This unit alone probably delayed the orcs by a ½ hour. After the town was
evacuated, the 9th Cavalry did not attempt to board the ship. Rather the surviving members, including Mikon, rode for the
woods. It is presumed that Mikon intends to conduct guerrilla warfare against the orcs.
Tanin left the site of battle to make ensure that Emily boarded the ship safely. Furian assumed command of the Alliance
forces and they conducted a fighting withdrawal into the woods. The Alliance forces played a samll role in the fight, and
took light casaulties. Furian stayed with the Alliance forces.
The battle had quickly turned from a defensive struggle to a desperate holding action. The accomplishments and
bravery of the Karameikos defenders should not be overlooked. Most of the people in the town were evacuated, along
with a large amount of food and supplies. Additionally, Rugalov Keep remains firmly in Karameikan hands. It has plenty of
supplies, and a large contingent of reinforcements. However the gravity of this defeat should not be underestimated.
Karameikos has been invaded and one of her towns taken over. Rugalov Keep cannot hold out forever, it is only a matter
of time before the orcs storm the fortress. Gregor Lavell survived the battle, and he knows that it is up to him to avenge
this dishonor.