In this still-remembered war, Trimaris defeated the combined forces of Atlantia and Meridies, after months of careful planning.
Talewinds, Vol.9, No.6. June AS XXV
Heed now these words of praise from your most elated King and Queen.
Upon the 21st day of April AS XXIV, Trimaris did set out upon a glorious campaign, the long-coming War of Fools against our northern cousins of Atlantia and Meridies. For those who have not heard it cried to the far corners of our realm, this war ended in triumph for Trimaris, with victories in every field of endeavor.
We offer now our great praise to those warriors, artisans, and fletchers who did their part to bring us home with the greater glory. We mention some stalwart few below who gave much in this conflict, but none who stood by us shall be forgotten.
First our accolades falls to our noble baronies–An Crosaire, Wyvernwood and Darkwater. Each did secure a great number of arrows for our archers, arrows that blackened the sky and turned the beach beneath our enemies crimson. Let the names of our brave fletchers–of David Springer, Rjan Osterling, and Iain Jameson–be ever on the tongues of our dying enemies.
In the Arts and Sciences our Laurels and apprentices did exceed our greatest expectations. Duchess Elspeth and Mistress Warjna shined ever bright. And again, the Barony of An Crosaire excelled, as Baron Elom, Lady Elfwyn and many others gave all that they had for the love of good Trimaris.
But let us not forget our proud warriors, who, when faced with an enemy of twice our number shouted that they would give no quarter. and more tales have yet to be told:Of Duke Erin and the house Dun Tir, who repelled the pride of Atlantia’s chivalry and left them to rust at the lakeside. Of Sir Huan, who stood upon a mound of fallen dead, and laughing, waved his bloodied sword at Duke Barry, some 30 paces back. “Barry.” he taunted, “Come her, I have something for you.”
Of Sir Solomon, who came with a full force of stout soldiers and held the center alone against each enemy charge. Of Syr Baldar who championed his king and terrified all who came within length of his spear. Of Sir Brian, who with marshal’s baton killed as many of the enemy as our best. Of good Gradhill, who, with his loyal troops fought happily against unhappy odds. Of Sir Seosaidh and House Backsword, whose stern resolve kept our pikes safe and our bridges secure. Of Lord Arlic, who gave such selfless service to his knight–and to his King–that he is much beloved.
And of those many others–of Sir Eadric, Sir Erik, Tearlach and Shea and those heros of Swampkeype who, with Countess Erika assured our victory upon the bridge. And any who have here been forgotten are surely remembered in our hearts, and will live on in legends to come.
We salute you – Arlof and Hilary
Talewinds, Vol.9, No.6. June AS XXV
Addendum: The good counsel of Duke Sir Merowald de Sylveastan also should not be forgotten. It was he who argued against conspiring with one of our enemies to form an alliance. “We are here for glory and honor,” he said. “Let us fight against both enemies and give no quarter!” His advice was taken, and more the better for it.
Also From the Marshallate. I would like to thank all the combat archers who fought at Fool’s War, all the people of the Baronies that toiled long hours to make 100 combat arrows for Trimaris, all the heavy weapon fighters who brought a bow and entered the woods to fight the other kingdom’s archers, and finally the fighters who defended the archers in the beach battle. Your help made the combat archery battles what they were. – They were a slaughter – One observer said that the beach battle reminded her of the shores of Trimaris. Waves of the enemy crashed against the shield wall and disappeared. Disappeared in a flurry of pikes and poles, and flights of arrow after arrow. The all archer woods battle was very short. We expected more enemy archers, and were prepared for a long battle. The enemy, being outnumbered, hid behind trees for cover (a good tactic), but we were too many and too accurate. They did fight well, though. Cian the Smith, called Tempus, Archery Marshal, Trimaris.
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