Storming of Stonedance

The Storming of Stonedance was an event that occurred in 432 AC. The Storming would result in the deaths of numerous nobles, including that of Lord Abelar Massey and his brother, Ryon Massey.

Background
Despite the destruction of the majority of Warsmith support following the successful termination of the First Hammer Uprising, there were still remnants of populist support that resided with the peasantry of Massey's Hook. Once rumors of the Warsmith's successful acquisition of Oldtown began to spread across the realm like wildfire, many local believers took inspiration and thus began to plot an attack that would shake the region to its very core,

The Storming
Led by the charismatic Igon of Anfield, the zealots planned to masquerade as local land owners with cases and matters that required the immediate intervention of the local lord. Supported by close members of Lord Abelar's guard and staff, Igon easily led his compartment of men, no more than fifty strong, through the gates of Stonedance.

Once inside, it took no more than few moments before the frauds were guided to the Great Hall, where they bid their time until it was the right moment to strike. Whilst the guards were changing positions, and the Castellan called Igon forward: a shout erupted, it's melodies bouncing off the walls.

All was silent for for moment, then the Seven Hells broke loose. Swords were drawn, and blood spattered on the walls as unassuming guardsmen were cut down from behind. No matter how much the bells rung nor how hard the men-at-arms attempted to protect Lord Abelar and his closest advisers, there was nothing that could be done to sate the rage that embodied the zealots. They made quick work of those in the hall, and grappled the Lord: pulling him to pieces.

After what felt like hours of fighting, but could not have been more than just a few minutes, the nobles laid dead: their bodies ripped to shreds. They were not alone in their suffering, however, as many zealots lied dying: choking in their their blood and grasping at wounds that dotted their bodies. In their stead, steel still clashed as what remained of the murderers party delivered their final stand.

The Aftermath
Following the death of all fifty conspirators, Lady Cordelia Massey, Abelar's only child, was pronounced Lady of Stonedance. She led an inquisition into neighboring villages, and sought the deaths of any and all associated with the Storming of Stonedance.

Her actions, and the actions of the conspirators, led to the deaths of hundreds of innocents. No matter how misguided, one simple fact was certain: the zealots had succeeded.