After taking Cintra, the Nilfgaardian Army moved north into Sodden, conquering and burning the region of Upper Sodden in a decisive battle which ended in a Nilfgaardian victory. I think there are some historical references here as well but I'm not familiar enough with middle European history to recognize excatly what this was. The Battle of Sodden Hill, also known as the Second battle of Sodden took place during the First Nilfgaard War with Nilfgaard. The hill itself is also known variously as "Mage Hill", "Kite Hill" or the "Hill of the Fourteen", because fourteen of the twenty two mages involved in the battle were said to have been killed fighting the Nilfgaardian Army (at least according to official sources). With the Peace of Cintra, the two halves were recombined into Sodden and it became a vassal state of Temeria. Upper Sodden In 1263, the Nilfgaardian Empire had launched a full scale invasion of the Northern Kingdoms, led by Menno Coehoorn, starting with the Battle of Marnadal and the Slaughter of Cintra. Northern Kingdoms Sodden was a former kingdom located around the Yaruga river between Cintra, Brugge, and Riverdell. The First Battle of Sodden Hill took place at the beginning (rather than the end) of the First Northern War. The Battle of Sodden Hill, also known as the Second battle of Sodden took place during the First Nilfgaard War with Nilfgaard. Also there was powerful Magic on both sides, must've been hell on Earth. I haven’t read all of the books so I don’t know the information we get from them about it but I do believe that in the upcoming TV show from Netflix the finale for season 1 should be showing the battle. https://witcher.fandom.com/wiki/Northern_War_I?oldid=532024. Press J to jump to the feed. Location The names of the fallen (including Triss) are carved on a stone obelisk. Battle of Sodden was one of the many battles during the First Northern War and the first one in Sodden. Participants Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. We don't really know much except Triss was (falsely) named on a monument for the dead. After burning Upper Sodden, the Nilfgaardian Army marched north and crossed the Yaruga into the region of Lower Sodden. Yes, this was that battle of sodden hill. Although there are fourteen graves, there are no more than thirteen bodies. All things related to The Witcher... Books, games, TV-series... You name it. Upon his visit to the site after the conflict Geralt was terrified that the 14th name on the hill was that of Yennefer. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Witcher Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Can someone tell me in brief (character-wise) about what happened in the battle of Sodden Hill? Spoilers from the books and/or adaptations to follow! Despite this, they ended up losing the war after the disastrous Battle of Sodden Hill. In 1263, the Nilfgaardian Army, led by Menno Coehoorn, crossed the Amell Mountains through the Marnadal Stairs on the orders of Emperor Emhyr var Emreis. Essentially what happened was that after Nilfgaard had invaded and fought up to Sodden all the Northern Realms, with the aid of the mages commanded by Vilgefortz, made a stand at Sodden Hill and successfully repelled the Nilfgaardian attack. Commanders and Leaders Unlike the first, the battle ended in a disgraceful defeat for Nilfgaard and field-marshal Coehoorn in particular. The hill itself is also known variously as "Mage Hill", "Kite Hill" or the "Hill of the Fourteen", because fourteen of the twenty two mages involved in the battle were said to have been killed fighting the Nilfgaardian Army (at least according to official sources). They reached Sodden Hill and faced the armies of Redania, Temeria, Aedirn and Kaedwen, where the Battle of Sodden Hill, with over a hundred thousand participants, commenced. The army moved north through Erlenwald to the capital of Cintra where they sacked and slaughtered the entire city, with Queen Calanthe committing suicide, rather than be taken prisoner by the Nilfgaardians, and the death of most of the royal family. More like Triss was roasted by Nilfies with fireballs. Each year at Belleteyn, fires are lit to commemorate those killed on the hill. I was listening to the audiobooks and somehow skipped it (got bored by the initial part of sword of destiny) but there are a bunch of references to that battle in the subsequent books and I can't relate at all. Battle of Sodden was one of the many battles during the First Northern War and the first one in Sodden. [1], After conquering Cintra, the Nilfgaardian Army moved north into Upper Sodden, and this battle ensured, resulting in the defending northern army being soundly defeated.[1]. Nilfgaardian victory Date A reported one hundred thousand participants fought in the battle, of which at least thirty thousand were either killed or wounded. A full scale invasion of the north was launched and the Battle of Marnadal fought against the Cintran Army at the mouth of the mountain pass, resulting in the defeat of the Cintrans and the death of their king Eist Tuirseach.[2]. The First Battle of Sodden Hill was one the Northern Kingdoms lost to Nilfgaard, leading to their invasion and conquest of Cintra and the major plot points of The Witcher series, both the books and the television show. Witcher Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Information Over thirty thousand were killed, including thirteen northern mages, and the result ended in a sound Nilfgaardian defeat. https://witcher.fandom.com/wiki/First_battle_of_Sodden?oldid=522663. Over thirty thousand were killed, including thirteen northern mages, and the result ended in a sound Nilfgaardian defeat. Result After burning Upper Sodden, the Nilfgaardian Army marched north and crossed the Yaruga into the region of Lower Sodden.
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