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Massacre at Swiftminster

The Massacre at Swiftminster was an event in which the Alfayan town of Swiftminster was burned to the ground, and most of the residents were kidnapped or killed. Knowing they were outmatched, a knight stationed there sent a messenger to Kalon Palanin, who was visiting with his ailing grandmother at the time. The knights held off the raiders until they could no longer see, and without a stratagem from their commander, they became disoriented amidst the fire and darkness. By the time Kalon got there at nightfall, he had just enough time to watch a farmhand crawling out of a burning barn, only for them to die of their injuries in his arms. He then killed one of the perpetrators.

The Conflict

Battlefield

Swiftminster

Conditions

Night

The Engagement

The raiders ransacked the village and burned down buildings.

Aftermath

Kalon Palanin was wrought with tremendous survivor's guilt and became depressed--vowing to never let any one person get in the way of his duty. He also forbade his retainer, Fernand Enguerrand from ever leaving Alfayan Castle Town.

Historical Significance

A memorial where the old farmhouse stood was dedicated to those who had lost their lives.

Legacy

When Ross and Kalon's son Eric Palanin and Nia Conradin married, they made the ruins a proper memorial.

Technological Advancement

Torches, pitchforks, swords, spears
Conflict Type
Skirmish
Battlefield Type
Land
Start Date
1162
Ending Date
1162
Conflict Result
Swiftminster is razed to the ground
Location

Belligerents

Alfayan Calvary

Led by

Strength

Casualties

10

Objectives

Protect the village

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