Third Battle of the Scalding River

The Third Battle of the Scalding River is a battle in the Sabre of Meitor campaign. Occurring after the events of The Border War, Isabel, Kathus Warde and Tanaki Juppus desperately try to gain entrance to the walled city of Carcino by any means necessary.

Plot
After Tanaki Juppus joins the duo, the party head to Carcino. After struggling through the Pyre Waste, they notice that the volcano is currently not erupting. Taking a shortcut across the lava fields, they reach the Carcino drawbridge easily.

However they are initially denied entrance to the city by Bogdan, as they are unable to prove their identities and the residents are currently trying to locate a recently arrived Brooke Moon. This stalemate exists for several days, enough time for the Acacisan vanguard to reach the group. Carcino sends out a light force of defenders before closing the drawbridge.

The fighting is fierce, with the Melsan defenders clearly outclassed by the superior technology of the enemy force. There is a sudden explosion, as the volcano begins erupting once more. The lava rushes down the countryside, slaughtering several thousands of soldiers in it's path. The group are able to grab the ropes thrown down by the Carcino guard in time and are hoisted to safety. The main bulk of the Acacisan army can then be seen in the distance. Once on the ground in Carcino the group is almost imprisoned, saved only by the intervention of Harry...

Main Characters
(*) Denotes first appearance

Isabel

Kathus Warde

Tanaki Juppus

Bogdan

Harry