Battle of the Tamshire Dales

The Battle of the Tamshire Dales was the first recorded battle in the Averbain Civil War occurring in 1196 (Year of the New Dawn) between the army of King Doran, king of Averbay, and the army of Count Andres Karin, count of Tamshire.

The battle was fought in the Tamshire Dales, west of Tamwall, and saw the use of archers and mostly cavalry, as both parties mustered the noblemen in their areas of influence to fight for their cause. Near the end of the battle, Count Andres was killed by an arrow to the heart, which pierced a gap in his armour.

The battle was a major victory for King Doran, and allowed him to gain the support of the nearby kingdom of Nartelon.

Mathias Durant's Notes
It is said that as Andres Karin rushed into battle, he put on his armour incorrectly, leaving a small gap that would eventually see an arrow pierce through it leading to Andres' death.