S2 E10 "The Adventures of Optimus Primus: The Return from Exile" BANNERLORD ~Eagle Rising
2With the War with the Britannia's wrapped up. Crown Prince; Optimus Primus takes the time to deal with matter far more important than leading men into battle: that of his family.
Learning that his wife: the Crown Princess of the Southern Imperium- Ira has given birth to yet another son: Centorus. Optimus prepares to make his capital city of SANEOPAE into a fortress.
However, this is short lived as a report is sent by the Empress. "WAR with the KINGDOM OF WANDILAZ!" The wrath of the Vikings had returned.
Once more the 17th Legion under the command of one of the greatest Commanders in the Southern Imperium answers the call. Over 300 men prepare to march north, to the frozen wastelands covered in snow and ice. However, upon arriving at the northern most stronghold of EPICROTEII. The 17th are met by an army of over 1000 men carrying the banners of the enemy. The battlelines are drawn, and men are ordered to their divisions. Swords are sharpened, bows drawn and arrows ready to fire!
The aftermath of this battle could be heard within the walls of EPICROTEII. The Southern Imperium had beaten one of the largest armies to date and had taken the fortress of OMOR- lead by the Crown Prince; himself. But with victory, comes the bitter-sweet taste of defeat. This defeat came to Optimus as he stood overseeing the preparations needed to treat the wounded. RAGNAR IRONFIST had been killed in action. Optimus just stood there in time. This warrior would be remembered and laid to rest within SANEOPAE.
But there was more to come! One War often leads to others... and this was true when another urgent message from the former capital of DANUSTICA sent word that both the SAKA KHANATE and the QUTSITH REPUBLIC had declared WAR! But Optimus could only deal with one. His target: the SAKA! Arriving at the gates of DANUSTICA. Optimus quickly gathered his Officers and Commanders and informed them that their next battle would be the siege of ODRYSIA CASTLE, owned by the SAKA KHANATE.
Preparing to besiege the castle. Optimus was not prepared for an 870 strong SAKA counterattack. However, with an army of over 650 Southern Imperial's, the battle was engaged. Seeing the battlegrounds were within a swamp. Optimus laid out his plans: use the swamp as a chokepoint and let the enemy come to him. But the SAKA had other ideas- to rain down hell upon the Imperial via their overwhelming number of horse-archers.
But never did the SAKA take into consideration the fact that the Imperials were lead by Optimus Primus; Crown Prince and Marshall of the Southern Imperium!