Braedonnal's Banishment
Gilgaed had to punish his lieutenant. While House Tuor clamored for Braedonnal's execution and the Militant Order of Cuiraecen argued that the matter should be dismissed, Gilgaed made his own decision: Braedonnal was banished from Tuornen for a period of 20 years. He bore himself with dignity as he left for Tuarhievel.
Some argue that without the constant urging of Commander Tuare, the western patrols grew lax. Others say that Rhuobhe was emboldened by the commander's banishment. Whatever the cause, in 1619, Rhuobhe Manslayer descended upon Tuornen with his gheallie Sidhe, or Hunt of the Elves. They slew every human they could overtake, which accounted for a frightening portion of the population of Elevesnemiere. Before the army could respond, it had another threat to face.
Taking advantage of Tuornen's distress, Alamie launched an attack to retake its errant provinces. Tuornen successfully fended off the assault on Haes and the western riverbank, but Alamie's move pre- vented the Tuor army from making a sufficient defense against the Elf.
Using the Manslayer's attacks as a lever, Gilgaed pardoned his banished commander. For several years the duke feared that Braedonnal's pride would not allow him to return to the land from which he had been banished. But Braedonnal returned—ten years to the day on which he had left—resuming his command as if he had been gone only a month
Some argue that without the constant urging of Commander Tuare, the western patrols grew lax. Others say that Rhuobhe was emboldened by the commander's banishment. Whatever the cause, in 1619, Rhuobhe Manslayer descended upon Tuornen with his gheallie Sidhe, or Hunt of the Elves. They slew every human they could overtake, which accounted for a frightening portion of the population of Elevesnemiere. Before the army could respond, it had another threat to face.
Taking advantage of Tuornen's distress, Alamie launched an attack to retake its errant provinces. Tuornen successfully fended off the assault on Haes and the western riverbank, but Alamie's move pre- vented the Tuor army from making a sufficient defense against the Elf.
Using the Manslayer's attacks as a lever, Gilgaed pardoned his banished commander. For several years the duke feared that Braedonnal's pride would not allow him to return to the land from which he had been banished. But Braedonnal returned—ten years to the day on which he had left—resuming his command as if he had been gone only a month
