In the Battle of Hillshire, Brattlemere soldiers suffered a grievous defeat against weaker but determined Pretesmere forces. The battle marks the seventeenth conflict since the beginning of the war between these two great nations. With Pretesmere forces now in control of the high ground, the armies of Brattlemere are forced to gather in the lowlands below Hillshire. Although it cannot be confirmed, spies believe that another conflict will be underway before the Fall.