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During the spring knights arrive from north western [[Salisbury]] and report that Cornish troops have raided [[Salisbury]] and the main force have invaded [[Summerland]] and taken both Bristol and Bath. A certain Sir Dywell rides from the south of [[Salisbury]] to report that King [[Cerdic]] and Chief Port have marched from [[Suth Seaxe]] and invaded [[Salisbury]]. They are heading for Sarum itself. From the north comes a messenger saying that King [[Nanteleod]] is marching south and that he intends to fight the Angles in the east. The knights of [[Salisbury]] are ordered by the Countess to ride to Wanborough and meet up with the Kings mainforce. All footmen and archers are ordered to stay in Sarum and the other castles in [[Salisbury]]. The knights are to avoid any confrontation with Cornish troops. Sir [[Cynyr]] voices his dissent to this decision on the account of [[Salisbury]] having promised to aid [[Jagent]]. The order gets modified so that the knights are allowed to harry [[Cornwall]]'s troops but not engage them head on. When riding by Woodhouse, the knights spot strange shapes that move across the fields and is reminded that Madoc’s old castle is nowadays held by faeries. About the same time a giant shape swoops out of the skies and grabs one of the knights. It is an enormous griffon, far larger than any beast of that kind usually turns out. Sir [[Cadry]] fires his bow and hits the creature which makes the griffon let go of the knight. Unfortunately, the knight breaks his back in [[The Fall|the fall]] and is euthanised. Riding through the [[forest]] of gloom into [[Summerland]], the knights spot track from about 1000 troops that have moved through the area. They also find fresher tracks from a scouting party. Deciding to act against the scouts, the knights sneak up on the scouts and order them to surrender. The loyalty of the scouts won’t let them go down without a fight however and are slaughtered to the last man. Once the knights meet up with Nanteleod’s army, the King informs them that as a favour for past deeds, he will lead the army into [[Salisbury]] and attack King [[Cerdic]] before marching east towards the Angles. The [[saxon]] army lift their siege of Sarum and retreat. King [[Nanteleod]] pursues them and manages to catch up to them outside of Levcomagus where a short battle is fought with King [[Nanteleod]]'s wins a slight victory. In this battle, Sir [[Ennis]] is grievously wounded and taken prisoner by traitorous knights from former [[Hantonne]]. Sir [[Cynyr]] also suffers injuries that leaves him bedridden. King [[Cerdic]] retreats into [[Suth Seaxe]] and [[Nanteleod]] does not pursue but rather marches east through [[Silchester]] into East Seaxe where another short battle is fought outside of Roystone. The battle doesn’t have any clear winner since both sides tries to preserve their forces. After the battle of Roystone, the army marches north towards [[Cambridge]] and there they meet up with Duke Corneus’ forces from Lindsey. Duke [[Corneus]] and Duke [[Ulfius]] meet and reluctantly shake hands, despite not getting along usually. Such is the conviction and drive of King [[Nanteleod]]. However, many knights, including the [[Salisbury]] knights have served their 40 days of mandatory war service. Many are talking of returning home. King [[Nanteleod]] decides to address all the assembled troops and holds a fiery speech about the fact that despite our many differences we are still all men of [[Britain]]. He speaks about how after the battle [[St Albans]] the island fell to infighting when there was no King. The also says that the only ones who have truly profited from this are the [[Saxons]]. He says that we must all come together and take the battle to the [[Saxons]] and drive them back. After this rousing speech most men decide to stay at their own cost despite their time being over. Lord [[Elad]], leading the [[Salisbury]] forces states that he will stay but that every man has to decide for himself if he will stay and fight or not. Most, including the [[Hillfort]] knights, stay. Thus it came to be that a huge battle was fought outside of [[Cambridge]]. King Nanteleod’s forces assisted by Duke [[Ulfius]] and Duke [[Corneus]] armies goes on to fight the forces of King [[Aethelswith]] from East Seaxe aided by some elements of King Cerdic’s forces, though [[Cerdic]] himself is not present. Among the [[Salisbury]] knights, Sir [[Cadry]] and Sir [[Maelgwyn]] are eager to once again engage the [[Saxons]]. Sir [[Cynyr]], being still wounded reluctantly mounts his horse and join up, quite prepared to die. Unexpectedly, [[Brynach]] son of Sir [[Melkin]], is made a knight and is allowed to take his uncle place in the unit, despite being only 20 years of age. The battle rages back and forth for several hours and it looks like the [[Saxons]] are pushing back the [[Cymric]] army. The battle turns when, in the middle of the battle, the men from [[Hillfort]] spots the personal guard of King Athelswith. Recklessly the knights slowly push themselves towards the [[Saxon]] king and has to fight his heorthgeneat bodyguards. Sir [[Cadry]] and Sir [[Maelgwyn]] butcher their way through the elite [[Saxons]] while Sir [[Cynyr]] is rendered unconscious in the tough fighting. Sir [[Brynach]] however shows that he is a true bannerman and kills two of the [[Saxons]] to protect the fallen Sir [[Cynyr]] whilst Sir [[Cadry]] and Sir [[Maelgwyn]] attacks the [[saxon]] king. [[Aethelswith]] is a terrifying [[warrior]], tapping into a primal hate that not [[cymri]] can match. When he fights Sir [[Maelgwyn]] and Sir [[Cadry]] this is unfortunately not enough and the pair, having fought together for close 30 years, butchers the [[saxon]] king. The death of their king breaks the [[saxon]] fighting spirit and the [[Saxons]] rout. After the battle, King [[Nanteleod]] hands out royal favours. Sir [[Cadry]] asks for knighthood for his sons. The king promises that his three eldest sons will be made knights when they are old enough. Sir [[Maelgwyn]] asks for funds for his convent which the king grants. Ser [[Brynach]] ask for a good woman to marry. Sir [[Cynyr]] asks for help in killing the monstrous griffin that haunts [[Salisbury]] and is granted the use of royal Cambrian archers when the time comes. After 4 weeks, the knights ride home. Baron [[Robert]] is to become a squire next year. At court, Lord [[Amig]] mentions that the countess might not swear fealty to King [[Nanteleod]] but he is not certain why. The knights tell Lord [[Amig]] and Lord [[Elad]] about the scandalous rumours that [[Robert]] might not be legitimate which causes them great consternation. As Chronicled by Brother Philippos of [[Ambrius Abbey]]
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