First Occupation of Thaliost

Military action

Karrnathi forces launched an assault across the White Arch Bridge, occupying Thaliost and other Aundarian lands.

The spring of 897 was just as bad. Karrnathi held the line against Cyran raids, but Kaius needed an offensive victory to keep his restless nobles in line. Viewing the Aundairians as weak, he launched an assault across the White Arch Bridge, and even secured Thaliost for a time. This gave the Karrns a badly needed triumph and restored morale for a time, but the critical shortages in food undermined everything. Fearing a complete collapse if the true extent of the failed harvest became known, Kaius withdrew his troops and set them to controlling his own populace.B