Battle of Splinters
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Battle of Splinters

2025-03-28


Battleplan Rise through the Ashes
Fought Battlerounds4


Que y sus amigos

Gilded Skulls

6 Victory Points4 Victory Points
VictoryLoss
3 Emberstone7 Emberstone


Battlereport - The last standing tree

It started like any other day at the Ravaged Coast—quiet, calm, and a little too peaceful. Que y sus amigos were busy with typical Sylvaneth business: enjoying the breeze, admiring strategic leaf-movement, and discussing whether roots have feelings. Unfortunately, their relaxed debate about existential plant questions was interrupted by an unexpected arrival: the Followers of Agonizel, who decided that today was just perfect for a raid.

At first glance, it was clear the groups weren’t exactly going to bond over tea. It certainly didn't help that Que insisted on  proper introduction. Shouting "Que?!" repeatedly —unsurprisingly—failed to clarify things. While Que stood there, overthinking the perfect battle strategy, Los Arcos lost patience and charged straight into action. Surprisingly, their impulsive decision worked, and the first demon fell. For a brief moment, it seemed like a clever move... until, of course, it wasn't.

Quickly regrouping, the demons attacked with renewed enthusiasm. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Anacardo politely asked the forest for backup, and it happily obliged. Roots sprouted from the ground, and branches swung enthusiastically, turning the invaders' straightforward raid into an obstacle course. Dryads watched from the shadows, silently hoping Los Arcos knew what they were doing—though clearly, they didn’t.

As the battle continued, it became obvious this would be a long fight. The Followers of Agonizel soon discovered the forest wasn't just a scenic backdrop but an active participant, throwing barriers in their path and slowing them down at every opportunity. On the other side, the nimble Poletušky gracefully shot enchanted arrows between the trees, clearly aiming for style points, while Las Espadas fought with enthusiasm usually reserved for enthusiastic woodcutters.

With each passing moment, however, the Sylvaneth grew visibly weaker. Roots that once grabbed firmly now only gave weak tugs, and even Anacardo had to personally step into the chaos, sensing the forest’s power fading.

Eventually, the battle ended, leaving only silence, fallen branches, and exhausted Sylvaneth leaning against literally the last standing tree. The Followers of Agonizel got their prize, leaving Que and his friends to assess the damage. The losses would take time to heal, but at least El Antiguo remained upright, probably sighing quietly to itself, knowing this likely wouldn't be their last rough day.

Battlereport - Gilded Skulls

From the Journal of Kadrich


It was supposed to be just a normal raid to claim more of this Emberstone, the material of this plane. It has truly served us well, boosting our power throughout our stay here on the Ravaged Coast. So it was no surprise that we would go out and gather more. I feared it would be boring. And after the fight with the flying duardin, I was craving a good battle. Fortunately, Khorne must have heard my prayer for bloodshed and granted me one.


The Sylvaneth attacked us, taking us by surprise, I must admit. Vorrkar fell first—his daemonic form banished in an instant by the accursed arrows of Kurnoth Hunters. Their greatbows spat sorcerous thorns that burned with unnatural life, unraveling his essence and casting him back into the immaterial. A waste of fury.


My warriors came under fire next, but we managed to close the distance and slaughter them one by one. They had no chance. Yet I must admire what seems to be their own rage and bloodlust—perhaps not so different from our own.


Moranak led the charge with the Bloodletters, their howls a song of war as they tore into the Kurnoth Hunters. Limbs of bark and thorn shattered under their relentless assault, red-tinged blades turning them to dust and cinders. The Branchwraith was next—priestess of their kind, whisperer to her wretched Dryads. They sought to encircle us, to drown our fury in a tide of roots and wailing spirits. It was folly. the Bloodletters fell upon them like a storm.


I led my own, bloodied but unbroken, into the fray. Their bodies were twisted with rage, their armor slick with sap and steaming ichor. We tore through the Dryads like they were nothing but kindling. They screeched, clawed, tried to fight, but we were the fire, and they were meant to burn.


When the battle was done, the Sylvaneth lay in ruin. Their grove was nothing but splinters. Their blood—sap-thick and acrid—coated our blades, and before us lay the true prize: seven stones, glowing with the fury of Aqshy itself. Emberstone. More than I had ever held in my hands before. More than enough to forge a blade worthy of Khorne himself.

But when we returned to Cinderhold, the Emberstone was not taken to the forges to enhance our weapons or strengthen our warriors. Instead, it was hauled to Zorrath’s ritual chamber. I wanted to protest, but Moranak stopped me.

Apparently, Zorrath is preparing a ritual for Khorne, and he still needs more Emberstone. I did not like this. Khorne is meant to be called upon and celebrated on the battlefield, not in some dark chamber. It makes me feel like we are becoming like the other Chaos worshippers.

I trust Moranak. 

But I am not sure how much I trust Zorrath.