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*Chasing out the last of the Sultan’s forces*

After the victory of the forces of Darganof and [Dulgaron](/wiki/bicolline/regions/terres-du-sud/dulgaron/) against the armies of the Sultanate which had come to quell the rebellion, [Rathan](/wiki/bicolline/people/king-rathan/) sent his best men in pursuit of the fleeing forces.

In the vast expanse of the Desert of Ma'at that separates the Cites de Sables and the [Terres du Sud](/wiki/bicolline/regions/terres-du-sud/), the King's troops caught up to them but were overwhelmed by the numbers of the Sultan’s troops. The King headed deep in the [Dulgare](/wiki/bicolline/other/dulgari/) Mountains where he had the advantage. A place of red canyons and unforgiving sun, the Abu-Akr Rifts north of Darganof and Dulgaron was perfect for leading the defence against the Sultanate armies. After several days of battles in the scorching heat, the forces of the Terres du Sud Indépendantes were on their way to repelling a third invasion of the province as the Traquers emerged victorious.