Summer 965 MC
Spring finally bloomed its way into summer, and with the warmer weather, the armies began to assemble. In the east, the Mercerians gathered at the border, while to the west, the army of Weldwyn was about to start the long march into Norland.
A lone rider broke away from the assembled Weldwyn troops, galloping across the tournament field to come to rest before his liege king. Wearing the colours of a herald, he bowed respectfully before delivering his news.
"The Army of Weldwyn is ready to march, Your Majesty."
King Leofric nodded his head in acknowledgement, then let his eyes drift over the warriors lined up before him in three battalions. The vanguard consisted of the cavalry, which numbered some seven hundred strong. Behind them would follow the centre, the footmen who
