⚠ WARNING: This chapter contains major spoilers, including battle outcomes, character deaths, captures, and major events from Book 1. Read only after completing Book 1.
The history of kingdoms was not written only by kings and rulers, but also by the battles that shaped their fate. From small struggles for survival to great wars between kingdoms, every conflict left a lasting mark on the world and the people who lived within it. The following are some of the most significant battles and confrontations from recorded history.
1. Edric and the Three Wolves
Date: October 12, 752 A.D.
Location: Eldershade Wilds (near Ravenrock) / Serpentis
Victor: Edric
Important
Edric killed a wolf for the first time.
Edric's wolf saved him from the other two wolves.
Three wolves were slain.
Deaths and Losses
• 3 wolves killed.
• Edric:
• Deep bite wound on his forearm.
• Heavy bleeding.
• The Wolf:
• Injured during the fight.
• Limped after the battle.
Outcome
Edric suffered a deep bite wound to his forearm.
He endured severe bleeding and damage to his arm.
The wolf was wounded and limped after the fight.
Both survived.
2. Edric and the Wild Boar
Date: February 17, 754 A.D.
Location: Eldershade Wilds (near Ravenrock) / Serpentis
Victor: Edric
Important
Edric received a rare knife from Alaric.
He crafted a spear from stone and wood.
His wolf helped distract the boar.
The wild boar was slain.
Outcome
Edric was gored in the stomach by the boar's tusks.
Several of his ribs were broken.
He suffered severe injuries and heavy blood loss.
The wolf was exhausted and wounded.
The battle left lasting scars on both of them.
3. Edric and the Bear
Date: March 23, 760 A.D.
Location: Eldershade Wilds (near Ravenrock) / Serpentis
Victor: Draw / Edric and the Wolf Survived
Important
Edric and his wolf fought a bear for hours.
The bear was not killed by Edric.
Alaric arrived and finished it with arrows.
The bear was slain.
Outcome
Edric suffered deep wounds across his chest and left arm.
He lost a great deal of blood and became completely exhausted.
The wolf was repeatedly thrown aside and wounded.
Edric collapsed after the battle.
Both survived thanks to Alaric.
4. The Fall of Ravenrock
Date: June 29, 760 A.D.
Location: Ravenrock / Serpentis
Sides
Ravenrock Garrison
Forces of Ashkar
Commanders
The Lord of Ravenrock
Alaric Thornewood
The Advisor of Ravenrock
Varyn Thornevald, Lord of Ashkar
Unknown Lord of Ashkar
Army Strength
Ravenrock: ~500–550 defenders
Ashkar: ~1,500–2,000 soldiers
Winner: Ashkar
Important
Edric stabbed the first Lord of Ashkar.
VarynThornevald arrived with fresh forces and shattered the defense.
AlaricThornewood killed five men upon the walls before escaping.
Ravenrock was burned and plundered.
Dead and Losses
Ravenrock
~700–750 dead
~450–500 defenders
~200–250 civilians
The Lord of Ravenrock and his Advisor were killed
Ashkar
~300–350 dead
The heaviest losses were suffered during the first assault and at the gate
Outcome
Ravenrock fell.
Massacre and looting swept through the city.
Survivors were executed or enslaved.
The city was partially destroyed by fire.
Lorian suffered severe burns to his head and right shoulder.
The wolf escaped into the forest with Lorian's help.
Edric was taken to Ashkar alongside roughly twenty other prisoners.
AlaricThornewood escaped into the mountains.
5. Lorian's Escape Through the Forest
Date: June 30, 760 A.D.
Location: Ravenrock / Serpentis
Victor: Lorian
Important
Two Ashkar knights were ordered to leave no survivors behind.
Lorian killed one knight with his mother's knife.
The wolf drove the second knight deeper into the forest.
Needle remained in Lorian's possession.
The wolf was wounded during the escape.
The second knight continued the pursuit.
RhydanAshvale killed the knight at the last moment.
Outcome
Lorian and the wolf successfully escaped.
Needle remained in his hands.
RhydanAshvale saved their lives.
Lorian killed a man for the first time in order to survive.
6. Rhydan by the Campfire
Date: June 30, 760 A.D.
Location: Eldershade Wilds / Serpentis
Victor: Rhydan Ashvale
Important
A man from the camp refused to accept a child among them.
Rhydan gave a final warning.
He drew both swords at the same time.
Using both swords at once, he killed two opponents. - One stabbed through the heart, the other beheaded.
Outcome
Rhydan intimidated the camp without a prolonged fight.
No one dared stand in his way.
The child remained under his protection.