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Victory by Rain
Beginning:

174 C.E.

End:

174 C.E.

Place:

The Moravian Border

Outcome:

Harnuphis summons rain, hail storms and thunder - eliminating the Quadi forces.

Combatants

Apollo Legion 15

Quadi

Commanders

Unknown

Strength

Harnuphis

Familiar with terrain

Casualties and Losses

-Unknown-

-Unknown-

Victory by Rain (174 C.E.) was a turning point in the First Frontier War that lead to Harnuphis summoning rain, hail and thunder by via her powers.

History[]

With soldiers wounded, dehydrated and fatigued they battle with the Quadi. The day is scorching hot, lead by Pertinax and his special force legion are surrounded by mountains, severely outnumbered and unable to retreat. As a last minute resort, Harnuphis is asked to use her powers and summon rain. As the battle continues, protected by Didius and Pertinax, channeling her energy rain is summoned and begins to fall from the sky. Bloody and tired some of the soldiers lift their helmets to the skies to catch the rain and drink while others continue to fight. Hydrated the soldiers and saving them from eminent defeat. This of many battles is coin "Victory by Rain" by Marcus Antoninus while riding his horse in the rain.

Apollo Legion 15[]

  • Marcus Antoninus (commander)
  • Pertinax (commander)
  • Didius
  • Harnuphis (tribune)