Chapter 14 Expand
In the month that came Movan and his Kingdom had expanded to Veluca and two other castles in the surrounding area until they had carved out sizeable kingdom. As word spread of this new Rogue Kingdom so did its fame and soon more lords joined them. Regas of the Vaegirs, and Count Devilan from Swadia joined. This expansion was not without its consequences as the Sultanate lands that were lost to Movan and his army caused open warfare between them. However The Sultanate was used to fighting in the desert and not the highlands, and forests and fell time after time.
Movan and his men marched South from their Victory at Almerra Castle their destination Jamiche Castle to secure the border for the third time throughout the long war that night in the camp there were no fires as they camped in the forest three miles in from the Jamiche Castle. At dawn they would march again, then siege the castle for the final time.
When the dawn came they were greeted by a party of Vaegirs, Movans Men looked uneasily at them each one of Movans men had their hands on the hilt of their swords. Movan came forward and so did a rider from the Vaegir army.
"Can I help you?" Movan asked as he stared at the Vaegirs uneasy. "Also what are you doing this far south?"
A man with a short beard and brown hair rode forward on his tunic he had as series of red lines in an odd shape the man smiled at Movan widely.
"I am Boyar Druli an I have heard of your Valor on the Battlefield and have come to join you as one of your vassals. My scouts report that you would be outnumbered if you were to assale that Castle so I thought it best to come now and assist in your victory" Said Druli.
"I see well in that case I welcome you and your men." Movan said.
"Where is Regas?" Asked Druli looking at Movan's vassals
"He had other business to attend to so we are a lord short." Movan said.
"Very well we will follow your lead My King.
Movan went back to his tent and finished putting his armor on then he mounted and led his men to the clearing the heavy siege ladder in tow. Before they reached the clearing the mounted men dismounted and left their horses with the servants. Movan Drew his blade and waved his men forward.
As they marched forward the horners blew their horns loudly to let the enemy they were coming. on the walls the garrison of the castle was comprised mainly of archers, behind them Movan could see men with shields and heavy armor. The archers raised their bows and fired when Movans army came into range.
"Ranged Detachments break off and open fire!" Movan Shouted.
"Archers break off!" Echoed the order.
The Bowmen and Crossbows ran up ahead and fired as they cleared the first ranks of Movans line. As they reloaded Movans men came forward as a rain of arrows and javelins rained down on top of them. They raised their shields some raised them to late and were riddled with arrows and fell to the ground never to move again. Some were only slightly injured, those that were broke off the arrow that was in them and continued to advance. The Heavy Sultanate troops moved forward as the heavy siege ladder was dropped into place and formed a double ranked shield wall.
Movan let the others go first up the wall before he advanced arrows still rained down from the towers as the front lines engaged each slung his shield onto his back and drew his massive Great Sword as he entered the fray the heavy armored Sultanate men held, but were pulling back as more of Movans and the his other Vassals men came over and onto the wall. Movan and his companions cut their way through the enemy like butter until they reached the Keep. While the others dealt with what was outside Movan and his companions entered the keep cutting through the guards to the captain who was sitting in the corner cowering Borcha and Klethi held their swords to the Captains throughout while the other cleared out what was left in the keep. Movan and Jeremius went to the roof and cut down the enemy banner and Raised their own Kingdoms banner. Upon seeing this the Sultanate soldiers quickly surrendered, or routed out of the open castle gate the castle was theirs.
Four days later a treaty arrived from the Sultan sueing for peace stating that there had been enough bloodshed. Movan signed his name next to the Sultans and the war came to a close for the moment anyway. Movan had a sizeable Kingdom that stretched from
Culmarr Castle to Almerra Castle, and Jamiche Castle all lands between there belonged to the Kingdom of the Rose. And now Movan rebuilt, and began preparations for his next conquest though he probably wouldn't have to wait long since many Kingdoms didn't accept his right to rule. For now all there was to do was wait and regain his armies strength.