Battle of Celeste

Background
The months between the Battle of Highwater Pass and the Battle of Celeste were frustrating ones for King Hamel Seastrong of Oriath and King Thogur Blueheart of Aglarond. While they had caused great injury to the Vecracan army in the two major battles of this campaign, they were not able to capitalize on it. Under Duke Stalrag and Krinn Imdil, Vecracan forces attacked supply lines and laid ambushes which prevented the two kingdoms from combining their armies. King Thogur Blueheart finally had enough and had his army punch through the harassing forces at Hamath and marched for Redcourt. Emperor Relgorn had been waiting for this and quickly marched towards Celeste.

Upon reaching Celeste, King Thogur's scouts returned with bad news. The combined forces of Duke Stalrag and Krinn Imdil held the ford to Redcourt. Even worse, the reinforced Vecracan army under Emperor Relgorn was almost upon them from Dorndale and had sent cavalry to prevent a retreat to Hamath.

Battle
Pinned on all sides, the Dwarves tried to create earthwork fortifications. Unfortunately for them, they weren't given enough time. Vecracan forces attacked from all sides and slaughtered the Aglarond forces. King Thogur found a weak point in the Vecracan lines and was able to punch his way out, but he left over half of his forces behind, whether dead, wounded, or captured.

Aftermath
With the defeat of Aglarond's army, the combined Vecracan forces marched to Redcourt where King Hamel surrendered.

The Aglarond army was too weak to continue fighting, so when King Thogur was eventually offered to keep his kingdom's sovereignty in exchange for tribute, he had no other choice but to accept.

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