Battle of Ancestors Field (809 AEKE)

The Battle of Ancestors Field - also known as Second Battle of Ancestors Field - the a battle fought in 809, considered the most important turning point of the Froturnish Civil War of 809. The battle was fought near site that Fathred the Great engaged with and defeated the High Elven army during the First Froturnish-Etrandish War in 1136-1135 BEKE.

The Battle
On day one, the Etrandish army led by Crown Prince Bryant and Grandmaster Gaius Frostang have already met with the formations of the rebel army, which was prepared to defend against the loyalist forces.

On day two, a bloody battle began after the arrival of Sim'vara's forces. Despite their valiance, the Knights of the Blood Red Light ended up overwhelmed by the more disciplined and experienced veteran High Elven legionaries. A good deal of the rebels dropped their weapons, while those who were on horseback routed together with the heavy cavalry that accompanied Bryant, straight into the forest of pikes and arrows in the middle of the night. The crown prince and his company fought heroically, breaking through the shield wall and escaping back to the East, while the rest of the army either fought to the last man or surrendered.