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{{Infobox event
{{Infobox event
|name = The Battle of Gallowmere
|name = The Battle of Gallowmere
|image = [[File:Battle.jpg|280px]]
|image = MediEvil-BattleOfGallowmere-FMV-Render.jpg
|date = [[1286]]
|date = [[1286]]
|location = [[Flood lands]]
|location = [[Flood lands]]
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|commanders1= [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]] †<br>[[Canny Tim]] †
|commanders1= [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]] †<br>[[Canny Tim]] †
|commanders2= [[Zarok the Necromancer]]<br>[[Lord Kardok]] †
|commanders2= [[Zarok the Necromancer]]<br>[[Lord Kardok]] †
}}
}}{{Q|The King's champion, Sir Daniel Fortesque, led the militia into battle against this unholy horde. Songs are still sung of how he spearheaded the charge deep into the accursed multitude, how demons fell before him like wheat before the scythe, and how at last, though mortally wounded, he destroyed the sorcerer utterly.|The "official" account of the battle.}}
The '''Battle of Gallowmere''' was the final conflict in the war with [[Zarok]]. The battle took place in 1286 after Zarok took over the [[Pools of the Ancient Dead:MediEvil|flood lands]]. The [[King Peregrin|King]] feared Zarok would try capture the [[The Enchanted Earth|Enchanted Earth]], so he sent his Militia led by [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]] to defeat the evil sorcerer once and for all.
The '''Battle of Gallowmere''' was the final conflict in the war with [[Zarok]]. The battle took place in 1286 after Zarok took over the [[Pools Of The Ancient Dead|flood lands]]. The [[King Peregrin|King]] feared the army of undead would try capture the [[The Enchanted Earth|Enchanted Earth]], so he sent his Militia led by [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]] to defeat the evil sorcerer once and for all.
==Background==
==Background==
After King Peregrin found out about Zarok's dark experiments on the dead, he had him banished from the land. Zarok summoned [[Shadow Demons]] to help him build a vast [[The Entrance Hall|castle]], where he planned his revenge. Once his scheming was complete and his army amassed, Zarok led his horde from his haven through the Silver Mountains and through the Silver Woods and into the [[Pumpkin Gorge:MediEvil|pumpkin lands]]. Although Zarok tried taking [[Gallows Town]] from this vantage point, his army was pushed back by the Militia led by Sir Dan. Zarok eventually took over the flood lands. The King feared Zarok would try capture the Enchanted Earth, so he once again sent his Militia to stand against Zarok's forces. 
According to legend, Zarok summoned [[Shadow Demons]] after [[Zarok's Banishment|his banishment]] to help him build a vast [[The Entrance Hall|castle]] where he would plan his revenge. In reality however, Zarok was never banished as the King was unaware of his treachery and he had his castle built while still serving as the King's Court Magician. Once his scheming was complete and his army amassed, Zarok led his horde from his haven through the Silver Mountains and through the Silver Woods and into the [[Pumpkin Gorge (MediEvil)|pumpkin lands]]. Although Zarok tried taking [[Gallows Town]] using a [[Jabberwocky]], the beast was defeated by Sir Dan. Zarok's army eventually took over the flood lands. The King feared the zombies would try capture the Enchanted Earth, so he once again sent his Militia to stand against Zarok's forces. 


==Aftermath==
==Aftermath==
As the battle began, Sir Daniel Fortesque was felled by the very first arrow. Gallowmere's Militia pushed on, however, fighting for victory without Dan's leadership. [[Canny Tim]], Daniel's second-in-command, managed to kill Zarok's champion [[Lord Kardok]] before his own death on the battlefield. The Militia finally emerged victorious.
[[File:MediEvilComic-DanDeathLoop.png|thumb|Fortesque falls.]]
As the battle began, Sir Daniel Fortesque was felled by the very first arrow fired. Gallowmere's Militia pushed on, however, fighting for victory without Dan's leadership. [[Canny Tim]], Daniel's second-in-command, managed to kill Zarok's champion [[Lord Kardok]]. The Militia finally emerged victorious.


Although Zarok's body was never found, he was thought to be dead and was proclaimed as such to the people of Gallowmere. All the unholy Shadow Demons that remained in the mortal world were trapped underneath the Enchanted Earth by decree of King Peregrin, their tomb sealed with what became known as the [[Shadow Artefact]].
Although Zarok's body was never found, he was thought to be dead and was proclaimed as such to the people of Gallowmere. All the unholy Shadow Demons that remained in the mortal world were trapped underneath the Enchanted Earth by decree of King Peregrin, their tomb sealed with what became known as the [[Shadow Artefact]].


Embarrassed by Dan's poor performance in the battle, the King saved face by proclaiming Dan a hero. A great [[Dan's Crypt|crypt]] was erected in his honour and the local [[The Graveyard|graveyard]] was also named after him.
Embarrassed by Dan's poor performance in the battle, the King saved face by proclaiming Dan a hero. A great [[Dan's Crypt|crypt]] was erected in his honour and the [[The Graveyard|graveyard]] was also named after him.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
 
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MediEvilComic-BattleOfGallowmere.png|Sir Fortesque and Canny Tim arrive on the battlefield.
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[MediEvil_books#Book_5_-_HISTORY_OF_GALLOWMERE_-_Volume_1|History of Gallowmere]]
*[[Books in MediEvil#Book 5 - HISTORY OF GALLOWMERE - Volume 1|History of Gallowmere]]
*[[World history]]
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