Battle of Defa'ljü
| Part of the Greek-Rexxaraeite War |
| Date | aprx. 530 B.C. |
| Result | Rexxaraeite victory |
| Combatants | Ancient Rexxaraeites | Thebes, Greece |
| Commanders | Unknown king of Defa'lju, King Asael | Unknown Theban Captain |
| Strength | Est. a dozen thousand | Unknown |
| Casualties | a few thousand | entire force, exact number unknown |
Believing Rexxarae to be divided into independant, interesantic city-states (like Greece and the rest of the northern hemisphere) the Greeks set to destroy the city of Defa'ljü. They camped in the nearby farmland, feasting on the local production. As planned, an armed group - lead by the city's ruler - soon marched-out for them. The Greeks slaughtered them and proceeded to the city.
Shortly before Poespelse arrived, king Asael united Rexxarae in a pact. He, in fact, lead all of the city-states with full concent. News of Defa'ljü's fall soon reached the cpitol. The monarch quickly tried to rally his subordinates, demanding that each city supply it's quota of fighting men. At first this failed, and it seemed Asael could not amount a force strong enough to defeat the Greeks.
However, through slight intimidation (even perhaps violence), Asael managed to gather his army, also mustering a force of noble cavalry. He left for the south immidietly.
The Greeks plundered and exploited the city ruins and nearby farmland for as long as they could. Just as the area started to dwindle, the Rexxaraeites arrived. Half-a-day's march from the city, the two armies finally clashed. Asael greatly outnumbered the Greeks, so he could afford to send a large portion of his force to outflank them from behind. The Rexxaraeite cavalry also played a crucial role in breaking the Greek's formation. Eventually, the Greeks were defeated, and their leader was dead - but at a heavy toll.
After the battle was over, most of the city-rulers left back for their homes (taking their troops with them). Asael was left with scarecly any forces at all. He rallied and armed the nearby peasents, however, and attacked the Greek camp - killing any survivor and siezing valuable equipment.
