The River of Tears Skirmish



The River of Tears Skirmish was a small battle that occurred on January 27, 2022, between the forces of The Pale and Merkonis in and around the River of Tears. While the Battle of Perria was not slated to happen for a few more days, tensions ran high on the banks of the river until fighting broke out.

The Skirmish saw fighting between a large group of around 15 on the side of the Pale against a small group of mercenaries on the side of Merkonis.

The side of Merkonis consisted of battle-hardened, well-geared bandits and mercenaries led by Wolfgang God-Fjell, Prime Minister of Merkonis. The group rushed to the border upon reports that The Pale was constructing defenses on the river.

The side of The Pale consisted of forces led by High Councilor Senny, Jarl Kaidus Ariano of Greywatch, and Jarl Baeked Perron of Northguard, all of whom were aiding in the construction of defenses in and around the River of Tears until fighting broke out. A few civilians of the Pale - those with no intention of fighting in the upcoming war and who were working on defenses around the city of Perria - also hastily took up arms in fear for their lives.

Who first provoked the fight is a matter of dispute, but it is clear that both sides were willing to take initiative militarily. After Wolfgang God-Fjell was gravely injured in the initial skirmish, Merkonian forces invaded the Northguard province of The Pale with a vengeance. However, the defending Freemen forces of The Pale were hot on their tail, pursuing them around the outskirts of the city of Perria. After nearly an hour of fighting and pursuit, it ended as a victory for The Pale, with relatively few losses. Surviving Merkonian forces aborted the ad hoc invasion and retreated across the river back into Merkonisan territory.