Alarmed at the Turanian success at subduing Zamora and monopolising Zamboula, King of Kings Kumbaniash marches his Shemite host east to deal with the threat to his trade and his eastern dominions.
The Turanians resist and war breaks out amidst the arid lands south of Zamboula.
The final showdown comes on the parched plain outside of the great trading city of Zamboula.
The Shemite host consists of 2 units of Royal Chariots, 2 Medium Cavalry, 4 Asshuri Heavy Infantry and 4 Shemite Archers. An allied contingent comprises the Kothian Prince Moranthes, 2 units of War Chariots and a unit of Medium Cavalry.
Opposite this mighty host is the Turanian army led by Mazdah Khan and consisting of 5 units of Cataphract Lancers, 1 of Camelry, 3 Light Bow armed Cavalry and 3 Light Cavalry armed with javelins. Supporting this host is an allied contingent of 3 units of Zamoran cavalry led by General Arachnios.
Shemites in blue at top of photo, Zamboula on the right and the Turanians at the bottom.
The Kothians and Zamorans clash.
And the Zamorans come off second best.
Then the Heavy Shemite Chariots clash with the Turanian Heavy Cavalry. The Turanians are defeated and the cavalry commander slain.
In a desperate attempt to turn the tide Mazdah Khan charges in and smashes the chariots. Kumbaniash escapes by the skin of his teeth and is forced to take refuge with his infantry.
It is too little too late though and with the rest of his Heavy Cavalry broken the battle is lost.
The Turanians are forced to pay tribute and Zamora regain their independence.
King of Kings Kumbaniash is still undefeated and all roads lead to Asgalun.

This series is developing into quite a sweeping epic narrative, Paul! Shem seems to be building a considerable hegemony, if not an empire, withal.
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Ion
Thanks Ion, I thought the Turanians might have defeated them but the battle swiftly went the other way.
DeleteA veritable Shemite golden age.
Regards,
Paul.