A century later
Bodies of horse and men were scattered across the battlefield, flags flying in the winds. The day began with ferocity and ended in the howl of the winds and the flow of blood. What was once hundred of thousands participants were reduced to mere thousands of survivors.
"So, this is it," Cyncynnatys said, looking at the king that was beheaded by one of his men. He didn't know who did the honor of killing of him, not whether he was a commonborn or of noble birth, dead or not. Ultimately he cared not. The social status of a person was less important than the deed. He will make sure to commemorate the unknown soldier later.
Ultimately, the Ymaryn came close to annihilation, but the horde was finally stopped.
He turned back to his men. "This isn't over. Rest, because tomorrow we will march. The eastern cities never turned their backs on us, but they paid a heavy price for their loyalty. We will search for survivors."
"Yes sir!" the army shouted as one.
He surveyed the weary urban poor turned levee soldiers and their officers he was forced to promote. So many nobles got killed in the war that he couldn't be picky.
At least the worst of that was over. Maybe Cyncynnatys will be able to retire to his estate after all of this, rest his tired body and soul.
He was certain that he did not want to be King at all.
The Ymaryn came close to ripping apart! What value evolved or acquired?
[X][Value] Loyalty - It was the eastern cities' stubborn resistance that allowed the rest of the empire to survive intact. [X][Value] Humbleness - The People thought themselves the strongest in the world, but there's always someone who's stronger than the People. [X][Value] Preparation - It was the deep stores and high walls that allowed the People to last as long as they did. [X][Value] Innovation - The People were brought low by never seen innovations of the Khan.