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Nevertheless, Forod attempted to orchestrate and basically lead the third campaign. During the preparation for the campaign in 1833 [[FR]] two influential Ienana named [[Olboloh Joleeloh]] and [[Gorōntoh Kōtele]] were able to get Meerō's attention through disseminating what many believed to be important prophecies. Both Ienana were experts of [[the Great Lore]] and their arrival to Gaskal became an important event of the summer of 1833.
Nevertheless, Forod attempted to orchestrate and basically lead the third campaign. During the preparation for the campaign in 1833 [[FR]] two influential Ienana named [[Olboloh Joleeloh]] and [[Gorōntoh Kōtele]] were able to get Meerō's attention through disseminating what many believed to be important prophecies. Both Ienana were experts of [[the Great Lore]] and their arrival to Gaskal became an important event of the summer of 1833.
They were then able to upset Meerō's trust in Forod's judgement and tried getting him executed. This, however, had not worked and the Gole had him imprisoned and then embarked on a third campaign against the peoples of the Laeooy Coast. With Olboloh and Gorōntoh at his side, Meerō led the army past Troun to [[Koalderood]], where according to Olboloh's prophecy was supposed to be the next Laeooy Coast gole. At the time Koalderood was populated by the people known as [[Hadeer]]. Their ruling clan, the [[Jumpelee clan]], have offended Olboloh's family in the past.
They were then able to upset Meerō's trust in Forod's judgement and tried getting him executed. This, however, had not worked and the Gole had him imprisoned and then embarked on a third campaign against the peoples of the Laeooy Coast. With Olboloh and Gorōntoh at his side, Meerō led the army past Troun to [[Koalderood]], where according to Olboloh's prophecy was supposed to be the next Laeooy Coast gole. At the time Koalderood was populated by the people known as [[Hadeer]]. Their ruling clan, the [[Jumpelee clan]], had offended Olboloh's family, although this was unknown to Meerō.
Meerō's army began ransacking Hadeer settlements, when suddenly confronted by a [[superhero warrior]] [[Damluk]]. Damluk was seen hitting the ground with his fist and causing earthquakes.
Meerō's army began ransacking Hadeer settlements, when suddenly confronted by a [[superhero warrior]] [[Damluk]]. Damluk was seen hitting the ground with his fist, which caused a powerful earthquake, forcing soldiers and horses off their feet. In the midst of the confusion the Hadeer attacked, pouring into the valley, archers and mounted warriors with long spears "ushering a rain of arrows and destruction". Suffering losses, Meerō was forced to fall back.
Olboloh encouraged Meerō to turn back and attack, citing the prophecy and ensuring that he will be successful. Meerō listened to her and turned his army back that same night, reengaging the Hadeer the next morning. The enemy did not expect the toorians to come back so quickly, and this time Meerō forced the Hadeer into retreat. They followed them for several days, all the way to Lake Marood. Believing that the Hadeer have no ways to escape, Meerō was preparing for the final battle, when they saw a dark cloud come over the lake. Very soon they realized that the cloud was a fleet of incredibly fast small boats that were transporting the Hadeer across the lake. By the time the toorians made it to the shore, most of the Hadeer were already on the water, sending swarms of arrows and securing their escape.
It is at this time that Meerō was informed that the Hadeer stronghold is on the other side of Lake Marood, ruled by the Jumpelee clan, and that the Hadeer command a much larger territory and potentially a much larger army than previously thought. Meerō became overrun with his usual indecision and was considering turning back home, when Olboloh and Gorōntoh once again convinced him that he should attack immediately.
Meerō again gave in to the prophets' advice and led his troops around Lake Marood. The Hadeer stronghold turned out to be a fortress with relatively low walls, but extremely wide and with a cell-like structure, with each cell being a small fortress in of itself, surrounded by sturdy walls and with four towers in the corners.
