Battle at the Wendwater

The Battle at the Wendwater was the first major engagement in the conflict between the Kingswood Brotherhood and House Hilwood. The battle was fought near an unnamed village near the Wendwater. The House Hilwood forces routed the Kingswood Brotherhood forces. Ser Damon Hilwood was killed in the fighting.

Prelude
The Kingswood had become increasingly dangerous. And Lord Garth Hilwood's wife was abducted by the Kingswood Brotherhood, along with several of his captains in care of the lady's safety. After being tortured by the Smiling Knight, they fled, and outpaced their pursuers back to the Lodge.

With information from his captains and his son, Ser Damon Hilwood, Lord Garth took his personal guard and scouts to treat with the Whores, a group of poachers and bandits, hoping to win them to his cause against the then unidentified Kingswood Brotherhood. Ravens were sent to all nearby houses and King's Landing with news of danger.

After securing the Whores' aid, Lord Garth rallied his son, Ser Damon's forces, finding the Kingswood Brotherhood in camp and unaware.

Battle
With the Kingswood Brotherhood men in camp, Lord Garth caught them by surprise and charged into the camp, easily routing the untrained men after some fighting. Ser Damon Hilwood is killed in the fighting. Nearly all the Kingswood Brotherhood men are killed. In the camp the abducted Lady Talea was found badly injured but alive. Jack the Axe was sent with a few men to bring Lady Talea to House Greenleaf for aid.

Aftermath
At the conclusion of the battle, Lord Garth received word that the Lodge was under siege.