Battle for Lucca

[ForteS]

After receiving the new that the tyrant's mercenaries were on open field, Otto orders the army to march and engage.

"Get ready men! On my command.., march!"

[Lucius Malfoy]

OOC: ForteS, pm me your numbers and what not.

Opposing Luccan Forces

Commander: Count Lothario Chiavaroli
2,500 Mercenaries
2,000 levied soldiers

Allied Luccan Forces

6,000 pro-Firenze rebels

Firenze Forces

Commander: Count Otto I von Welf
5,500 levied troops
2,500 mercenaries

Roll for interception of mercenaries (1 - 100): 86, Mercenries intercepted!

[m_1512]

I suggest getting this battle going.

[Lucius Malfoy]

The mercenaries were completely caught off guard by the rapid approach of the Firenze's army. Once the orders were given, the Firenze army attacked in full force. The mercenaries tried to hold their ground, but the sheer numbers of the enemy prevented their grand defenses from holding. It faltered and fell apart as the mercenaries fled in a great mass for the capital now...all signs of discipline lost.

Mercenaries remaining: 1,760 men
Firzene forces remaining: 9779 men

[ForteS]

Firenze forces march towards the city of Lucca. Once there, Count Otto approaches the wall, alone, demanding immediate surrender of the tyrant's forces.

"Count of Lucca, my forces surround the city.., we will give you two choices, you and your forces are to surrender immediately, you will hand over your power to me, Count of Firenze, your forces are to drop their weapons and you will be taken as prisoner, or! I'll have my forces breaking inside the city and achieve my demands by force!"

"Either way, your reign of tyranny ends today!"

[Lucius Malfoy]

Lothario, a man who was slowly sinking into insanity, heard the words from his wall. He steps back and orders his guards to assemble to fight for Lucca. Only 2,000 troops had come forth to aid the deranged Count...and his mercenaries were not helping either. From the other side, 6,000 pro-Firenze rebels came forth to join the fight in aiding Count von Welf.

The disadvantage in numbers had caused morale to become very low. The sight of the victorious and grand host of Firenze made some guards wonder if they were on the right side of the conflict. The battle would begin very shortly for the fate of Lucca.

OOC: I will make a roll on possibility of pro-Firenze sympathizers helping get the gate open once you send me your orders.

[ForteS]

Otto raids his horse back to his troops. "Prepare men. We attack!"

With the archers ordered to shot at will, the melee troops march towards the gate, waiting for the peasants to open it as it was earlier agreed in Firenze. The plan was simple, just like before the numbers would do the trick. Surround the enemy and leave them no way out.

[Lucius Malfoy]

The garrisoned forces raised their shields to hold against the waves of arrows as the Firenze troops charged the gates. The rebels swarmed towards the eastern gate which was protected by the diminished mercenary forces.

Initial Assault
Garrisoned forces: 2160 left
Firenze forces: 8186 left

Rebel assault
Mercenary forces: 715 left
Pro-Firenze forces: 4049 left

The mercenary forces of the eastern gate fell into the city now, retreating from the swarming horde of armed peasants who surged forth. The garrison had held against the first Firenze assault...but another came forth under the Count's orders

Second Assault
Garrisoned Forces: 1762 left
Firenze Forces: 7682 left

The garrisoned forces immediately fell back after this second assault. The Firenze forces were too great in number and they could not hold any longer. The Luccan defense force retreated through the streets as the Firenze forces secured the western gate, allowing their troops to swarm in.

[ForteS]

Otto orders his troops to pursue any fleeing forces from the enemy.
Meanwhile a search for the Luccan count is started, the tyrant must pay for his actions.

[Lucius Malfoy]

Due to the superior numbers they faced, enemy pockets throughout the city began to surrender to the Firenze forces as they made for the castle. The count, Lothario, began to gather his things for a retreat for a more suitable defensive position...but his own court nobles and guards turned on him. Lothario was arrested and dragged through the streets to meet with the Count of Firenze.

[ForteS]

Count Otto followed by a few troops makes his way to to the now defeated Count of Lucca, with the him arrested, orders are given to gather the population on the city central plaza...

Once the population is gathered, Otto climbs to a small stage and begins his speech,

"People of Lucca, the tyrant forces are defeated!.. From today on.., better times await you, I promise you this! No longer shall you be oppressed by the forces of evil! All I ask in return is that you make this province proper again, give it the splendor that it once had, I trust you to this, I know I couldn't count on best people to do it, I know it! To celebrate this great day I'm calling for a 3 days fair, the expenses shall be deducted from the county vault. Enjoy good people!"

With this Otto steps down from the stage, he him self would stay until the end of the week, to celebrate with the people.
Meanwhile, the deposed Count is send to the dungeons of Firenze, where he shall stay until his last life days.

[Lucius Malfoy]

Event done, Firenze acquires Lucca.

[m_1512]

I'll update the map tomorrow.