Sunday, May 12, 2019

Idoneth defeat Slaanesh in Yarpin

Since the beginning of their service as part of the so called “Blood Coast Alliance” Carpathia's expeditionary forces on Permenia had been relegated mostly to defending and patrolling Alarielle's steadily growing territory. The Sylvaneth were fully aware that their allies were fighting for coin rather than principle and seemed reluctant trust them in open combat. Although their mundane duties were seen as an insult by Carpathia's proud Akhelian nobility the situation met with little protest, after all they were making a tidy profit and sustaining only minimal casualties. If the Sylvaneth were content to see such a poor return for their investment it was fine with Carpathia's legions.

The Idoneth were shaken from their routine when patrols operating out of Yarpin's newly established fortifications located a host of Slaaneshi daemons trespassing into Aelven territory. Without bothering to consult with or warn their Sylvaneth allies Prince Leonidas ordered the legions to assemble and sally forth. This chance to hunt his race's most hated foes would be the perfect antidote for his boredom and he was determined that the Sylvaneth would not steal this opportunity from him as they had so many others.

Riding forth the Idoneth confronted the daemon host amidst the florishing woodlands of Yarpin amidst the base of an Aelven watchtower. Knowing the speed of his foe Leonidas thought little of callously throwing his Namarti to the front as bait to be ridden down in the initial charge. As the minions of Slaanesh butchered the hapless Namarti Leonidas unleashed the vengeful knights of Carpathia. Crashing into the daemons as they  danced and capered amidst the corpses the Namarti the  whooping Akhelians rode them down in turn before flowing onwards to surround the greater daemon that led them. Momentarily stupefied by is mesmerising musk the knights faltered for a moment but Leonidas barred the abomination's path, fending off its attacks in a dazzling display of skill. Overcoming their momentary hesitation the knights rushed to the aid of their prince and cut down the mighty daemon. With their living paragon banished the remaining daemons faded.

Their spirits lifted by the joy of combat the Idoneth returned back to their fortress and word of this disturbing new foe was finally sent to Alarielle.

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