ollwoing the recent victory in Duskwood Alliance forces press for the momentum and take battle to the Horde!

It have only been a few weeks since the alliance forces pushed Harry Horde out of Duskwood and far into the jungle of Stranglethorn, but our brave boys see no need to rest. In a moment of brilliance Alliance Command have moved the battlefront north to Arathi in a bold attempt to secure old trade routes and land rightfully belonging to the grand Alliance.bOn the 22nd of may several ships under the command of The Stormwind Royal Navy and Admiral Eldarian Silverheart docked at Menethil harbour, deploying two full regiments for the comming offensive.

During the following day preparations were made between the various commanders while the full might of the Alliance forces were amassed. The famous Brootherhood of the Horse, knights of The Silver Hand, various remnants and heroes all ready to give their share for the alliance. A defensive battleforce consisting of the Ironforge Guards and Tinkers Guard had also come down from the mountains to ensure the safety of Khaz Modan. As the town hall bell of Menethil rang the seventh hour past noon the alliance forces were lined up at Menethils gates, armors shining in the falling sunlight. While part of the force were detached to Soutshore to lead the attack from Hillsbrad the main bulk of the alliance forces marched through the wetlands to the dwarven songs and chants echoing among the mountaintops.

At the eight hour past noon the alliances forces were in position at the Thandol Span to the south, and Thoradins wall to the west. The warhorns were sounded and the alliance forces lead on by the cavalry marched onto the span.

Though just as they were across drums of battle sounded. From the wery towers of the Thandol Span, who were believed to be abandoned, a great number of Horde grunts attack the advancing forces rear. Disarray and chaos spread among the alliance infantry and cavalry and it look for a moment like the battle could be over before it started. But a rallying cry was heard and the alliance turned the ambush into a trap where the horde forces suddenly were cornered between dwarven axe and gnomish guns on one side, and human steel and sword on the other. The Horde forces were swept away and the alliance made their way into Arathi. At the same time the first divison under the command of Captain Emett Beyer made a decisive vitcory against the Horde forces at Thoradins wall and marched forward to Refugee point.

But though the horde had been beaten back at the Thandol Span they were not defeated. A massive counterattack fell upon the second divison marching northwards under the command of Sir Boen Goodwin. The Alliance lines were broken and savage and rampage Horde toar the alliance forces asunder and sent them running for the Wetlands.

With the Horde in hot pursuit disaster was imminent, but as they reached the Span the Horde came across a force they once again were not expecting. The force of Ironforge had erected a defensive checkpoint to secure the lands of Khaz Modan, and it was this which once again turned the battle to the Alliance favour. As the Alliance forces reached the Span they turned around and rallied their troops once more, before the shield and armor stood fast against the assaulting wave of Horde forces. Soon the battlecry for victory could be heard, while the Horde retreated towards Hammerfall.

After turning the tide against slim odds the Alliance showed their valour and courage once more and were able to join forces at refugee point. From there on the final blow against Hammerfall could begin. As the Alliance marched against Hammerfall Horde farms were seized and meassures taken to halt the supply gains of Harry Horde. There was little resistance to be seen as the forces advanced, only distant rumbling of drums of war.

As night fell the Alliance forces were ready for the charge itself upon Hammerfall. A small bulk of the forces advanced upon the main gates, while the majority of the forces flanked the town to attack it from its rear. The horns sounded and to a mighty cry the brave soldiers charged upon the wooden palisades. However, it soon became clear that the Horde forces had the better of the Alliance. Under the leadership of the notorius High Warlord Cajuungumbo the Horde were well prepeared for such an attack, and the Alliance were forcede to withdraw within minutes.

Though the initial attacked had failed the battle was not yet over. Mustering the combined force of both groups one giant wave of alliance steel washed upon the front gates of Hammerfall and were able to push the defenders back. As the gates fell the Alliance advanced step by step while the battle raged like never before. Despite heavy casualties a foothold was gained within courtyard of Hammerfall, they rallied against the ferocious and savage defenders trowhing themself at the shield and armor of the brave soldiers. Though great havoc was done to Hammerfall the scale soon shifted its balance in favour of the Horde once again. As new waves of defenders came to the aid of the Horde the Alliance were forced to withdraw to Refugee Point.

Aftermath

Though the Alliance did not sucseed in claiming Hammerfall great damage was done to both Horde forces and supplies. Sadly, many good men also lost their life to secure the future of the Alliance. But they gave their lifes to secure a vital foothold to the north and ensure the safety of the trade routes to Soutshore.  Though the Horde took severl prisoners of war they were all released shortly after the battle. This is believed to be a result of Tinkers Guard capturing what proved to be a blood elf noble. The blood elf was escorted to Refugee Point were a prisoner exchange later took place.