Battle of Clairmont

Background
In 309 MK, the Kingdom of Varandia and the Valhynian principalities were always in conflict, with constant raids made by the Varandians into the forested territory, many concessions were made to appease the growingly hungry Varandian nobility.

The war that was waged was made official after the death of the Great Knyaz of Kreplyn, an influential leader who perished under mysterious circumstance after refusing to pay tribute to Varandia. The war that followed had only a few legitimate battles, while most of the warfare was skirmishes and raids against one another.

However as every Prince assembled their armies, they rode north to finish the war with overwhelming odds. Going through the Dannoc Pass, they found the Varandian army near the town of Clairmont. Here the Princes believed they could finally end a legacy, dynasty and even Kingdom.

Overview
In the early morning at the eve of battle both armies assembled and prepared for combat. A champion was summoned on both sides, and their charge was devastating. The Varandian champion had been skewered and dehorsed, moments later the battle commenced. The Varandian army consisted of spearmen, swordsmen, but the bulk of their army were crossbowmen and knights -- knights that the Princes could not see, but knew of.

The Valhynian infantry outnumbered the Varandians, however as they made their way to meet them they were met with volleys of devastating arrow fire. The glory-seeking Princes attempted to ride out with their own cavalry to cease the endless bolts, only to be whittled down in the attempt. With the young Princes occupying the skirmishers, the rest of the army advanced. By the mid of day the Varandians and Valhynians fought hand to hand, and hundreds perished during the early portions of the fight. It'd almost seem as if the Varandians were about to route, however along the hillside the Grand Prince and his retinue saw hundreds if not thousands of cavalry charging down to meet them.

Where the Valhynians had nearly slaughtered every Varandian on the field, the King had been seen leading his men down onto the disorganized army still unaware of the horsemen. During the charge it is said the earth quaked, and the men who turned to stand firm were too little too late.

The bravest of men had perished to the horsemen, and even those of the Knyaz Guard who tried to counter charge were swallowed by the wave of banners. The Grand Prince and most of the Princes who fought in this battle had perished, with the entire Valhynian army nearly destroyed with it.

The Varandians took no land, and the loot from the Valhynian camp had been said to be filled with "all the wealth of Valhynia". It is believed if the Valhynians had been more cautious, the Varandians would have been crushed.