[center][u][b]BATTLE RESULTS[/b][/u][/center]

[b]Portugal[/b]

Lorenvolk Human Militia vs King Sancho I of Portugal

Militia Force: 5,000

Portuguese Royal Army: 8,000 

Lorenvolk:

20% Militia vs Professional penalty

20% Casualty roll

10% Disaster roll

5% Force Size Difference (6,000 vs 8,000 25% difference) 

5% Portugal disaster roll

Total: 55% Losses

40% casualty difference = Desertion Roll = 15%

Total Losses: 70% (3,500)

Portugal: 

Casualty Roll: 20%

Disaster Roll: 5% to enemy casualties - 5% to own casualties.

Total Losses: 15% (1200)

Portuguese victory.

Vel'Lisk Legion vs King Sancho I of Portugal

Lorenvolk: 1,000

Portuguese Royal Army: 6,800

Lorenvolk:

5% Force Size Difference (6,000 vs 8,000 25% difference) 

Casualty Roll: 25%

Disaster Roll: 20%

Total: 45% (450)

Portgual:

Lorenvolk Superior Warriors: 15%

Lorenvolk Magic: 5%

Casualty Roll: 35%

Disaster Roll : -15%

Total: 40% (2720)

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Portuguese Remaining forces: 4080

Portugese Total Losses: 49% (3,920)

Lorenvolk Militia Remaining: 1,500 (3,500 losses)

Lorenvolk Warriors: 550 (450 losses)

Total: 76%

[b]Portuguese Victory, Lorenvolk beaten back across the border. Morale reduced by 25%.[/b]

You were unlucky. I would advise scouting places first, as walking into them without knowing what's there can mean you get out numbered. Even so, you rolled heavily on your disaster/casualty rolls.