Pellenar joins the HSE, Sudhafen grows in power

As the HSE continued its relentless growth in power it continued to come under attack from the largest power block in Palurin, the great Kaalroen Empire. From 509-510 Domovoi and beastmen raids over the Flachland gap increased in ferocity. One of the new rising powers in the HSE was that of the Von Schaffernacke family, rulers of Sudhafen, and its newly formed standing army was sent to deal with the threats. In a series of small engagements they suffered mixed fortunes. The beastmen were easily crushed but the Domovoi proved more stalwart opponents, repulsing the Von Shaffernacke attacks and continuing to rampage through the HSE.

The horse lords of Pellenar, lead by House Aureus, were still eagerly proving themselves worthy of inclusion into the HSE. Seeing that the Von Schaffernacke army had not solved the chaos problem they rode out themselves and defeated both beastmen and Domovoi patrols, sending the remaining chaos forces back to Kaalroen. Despite the assistance, the Sudhafen men were in no mood to thank those of Pellenar, especially after the arrogant lords of House Aureus loudly bragged of their superiority on the battlefield. This minor dispute came to blows, with both sides suffering for the pride of their leaders, before the men of House Aureus limped back to Pellenar.

If the noble Von Schaffernacke family thought they had proved themselves superior to the horse lords they received a blow in 512. Dark elf raids from Khaldeith had become a constant occurrence around the Galamor Bay. The Von Schaffernacke army marched to the defence of the villages but found itself under a terrible barrage of elven crossbows. Those not killed were taken by the elves for slaves. But aid was to arrive, as the knights of Pellenar attacked the slavers before they could return to their ships. Managing to weather the hail of bolts they forced the elves to retreat and leave behind their captives.

Begrudging thanks was given to House Aureus by Von Schaffernacke, and this time no fighting broke out. Begrudging thanks was given to House Aureus by Von Schaffernacke, and this time no fighting broke out. Sigmarheim showed more gratitude than Sudhafen. For their aid in fighting both chaos and elven raiders Empress Matilda formally announced Pellenar as part of the Holy Sigmarite Empire. House Aureus was growing in power and influence.