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Another wave of Saxons arrived in Britain, and attacked in the north, besieging the city of Eburacum. Octa, the son of Hengest, and his cousin Eosa abandoned their oaths to lead this army. King Uther Pendragon mustered his army and hastened north to its defense, but was drawn into a trap by the Saxons. The Pendragon withdrew, but refused to admit defeat; he led his army north and attacked the celebrating Saxon camp at Mount Damen that night. The slaughter was great, and the British dead were many. Following the battle, Octa and Eosa tried to flee, but a group of knights led by Sir Harry captured them. Captured, the two renewed their oaths to the King. Sir Harry succumbed to his wounds later in the night.

Upon the army's return to Salisbury a rumor began circulating. Sir Tymig had fallen off his horse the night before the battle and broken his neck! Strange, for he was known for great horsemanship. What was he doing on his horse at night anyways?

In Salisbury, five squires were on the cusp of knighthood. Squires Blewydd, William, Hilfbert, Lavender, and Edgar fought and defeated a monstrous bear plaguing the village of Imber, only to find out that it had been set there by the Fae Court to keep an ancient and powerful witch imprisoned! Despite the grave danger the witch posed, the squires chose to keep this part of the tale to themselves, at least until they know more. They also defeated a group of bandits, who admitted to being sent to Salisbury to destabilize the region. Impressed over their accomplishments, Blewydd, William, Hilfbert, Lavender, and Edgar were dubbed knights by Earl Roderick. Later the same year their friend Rhowain also won his spurs. In winter, Sir Blewydd's and Sir Hilfbert's mothers remarried and William's brother gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Unfortunately the winter ended on a sad note, as Sir Lavender's younger brother went missing in February.