Battle of Najera

The decisive moment at the Battle of Nájera where the English longbowmen break Bertrand du Guesclin's cavalry charge, turning the tide in favor of Edward the Black Prince's Anglo-Gascon forces.

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The battlefield of Nájera, a wide plain surrounded by rolling hills and scattered olive groves. The ground is uneven, with patches of mud from recent spring rains, and littered with the detritus of war—broken weapons, discarded shields, and trampled banners. The nearby town of Nájera is visible in the distance, its stone buildings and church spires rising above the chaos.

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Edward the Black Prince

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A tall, broad-shouldered man in his late thirties with a commanding presence. His face is weathered from years of campaigning, with sharp blue eyes that miss nothing. His dark hair is cropped short beneath his helmet, and a neatly trimmed beard frames his jaw. Despite the fatigue of battle, his posture remains erect and authoritative.

Bertrand du Guesclin

primary

A rugged, battle-hardened French commander in his late forties, with a stocky, muscular build and a face weathered by years of campaigning. His dark hair is streaked with gray, and his beard is short and unkempt. A prominent scar runs across his left cheek, a souvenir from past battles. His piercing blue eyes burn with determination even in the face of adversity.

Henry II of Castile

secondary

A man in his early 30s with a lean but muscular build, standing at average height. His face is angular with a prominent nose and deep-set dark eyes that reflect both intelligence and simmering resentment. His black hair is cropped short in the Castilian style, with a neatly trimmed beard framing his jawline. His skin bears the weathered tan of a man accustomed to both court and campaign.

Longbow Captain

secondary

A rugged, battle-hardened English officer in his late 30s, with a wiry but strong build. His face is weathered from years of campaigning, with a prominent scar running from his left temple to his jawline. His piercing blue eyes are sharp and focused, accustomed to judging distances and wind for his archers. His hands are calloused from years of drawing the longbow, and his stance is steady despite the chaos around him.

Cavalry Standard Bearer

background

A Franco-Castilian soldier in his late 20s, with a wiry build and sun-weathered skin. His face is streaked with sweat and dirt, and his dark hair is matted under a dented bascinet helmet. His arms are sinewy from years of wielding the heavy standard, and his eyes are wide with a mix of fear and determination.

Dialog

Edward the Black Prince See how the Breton dog falters! Let our arrows be the hounds that drive him to ground.

Bertrand du Guesclin Stand, you curs! Stand and fight! Would you have them say we broke like peasants before a harvest storm?

Longbow Captain Nock! Draw! Loose, by God's bones—make each shaft count!

Edward the Black Prince Mark Henry yonder—see how his banner trembles like a maid's kerchief. The usurper's courage fails with his hired swords.

Bertrand du Guesclin To me, Bretons! To me! If we must die, let it be with steel in hand, not arrows in our backs!

Longbow Captain Their charge breaks like rotten timber! Another volley—send these French whoresons to meet their Maker!

Edward the Black Prince Now, heralds—sound the advance. Let us show Bertrand how Englishmen fight when the day is won.

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Coordinates

Year: 1367
Date: 4/3
Location: Nájera, La Rioja, Spain
Layer: 2
Fingerprint: be1c47965c38...

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