The Battle of Ingdal's Arm was a battle between Indrila's human army[1] and the half-elves that took place in what would become Aglarond in 1065 DR. The battle was won by Brindor's half-elves, and Brindor went on to become king of the newly created nation of Aglarond.[2]
Motivations[]
The declining elves of the Yuirwood began interbreeding with the humans who came to explore the area, creating the half-elf population in the area. These half-elves took exception to the humans felling the wood in order to create settlements and inhabit the land. Although the half-elves appealed to the humans to stop this behavior, the warnings were not heeded, and in 1065 DR the half-elves attacked.[2]
Battle[]
The half-elves descended upon the human population, killing any humans they encountered, and driving them back towards their own coastal cities. The humans in these coastal cities were more vengeful than those inland, and launched a counter-attack from Velprin. This was quashed by the half-elves, and the humans were completely eliminated at Ingdal's Arm.[2][1]
One posthumously famous hero of the Battle of Ingdal's Arm was Fennibal "Thunder" Bale, who charged into the midst of human forces, singlehandedly pushing and knocking them all back. Fennibal did not survive the heroic deed, but his actions helped the half-elf forces win the battle and gain independence. Fennibal Bale's feat remained an inspiration to the bards and minstrels of Aglarond as far as late 14th century DR.[3]
Aftermath[]
After the battle, Brindor's advisor, Dorin, held the Peace Talks of Ingdal's Arm and brokered a deal with the humans.[4] Most of the surviving humans from nearby settlements were content to make peace with the half-elves, and negotiation ensued, leading to the creation of Aglarond under the initial rule of King Brindor. Those humans who did not accept the rule of the half-elf king migrated away, to Altumbel or the Fang.[2]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 117. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Anthony Pryor (June 1995). “Campaign Guide”. In Michele Carter, Doug Stewart eds. Spellbound (TSR, Inc.), pp. 47–8. ISBN 978-0786901395.
- ↑ Ossian Studios (April 2009). Designed by Luke Scull. Neverwinter Nights 2: Mysteries of Westgate. Atari.
- ↑ J. Paul LaFountain (1990). Crystal Spheres. (TSR, Inc), p. 4. ISBN 0-88038-878-1.