First Siege of Khintaset

The First Siege of Khintaset, also known as the First Battle of Khintaset City, was a small skirmish and failed siege of Khintaset City in northwestern Uldum by combined forces of the Explorers League, Ramkahen Tol'vir and various desert adventurers, including Velkron Blackstone. It is known as the first unofficial battle of the Blackstone Civil War as well as being the first official battle of the War of the Sceptre.

The siege was regarded as a total and utter loss and failure on part of the Explorers League, and it gave Khardron Steelhammer his first real taste of defeat on the battlefield. Not willing to give up however, he began to enlist the help of his friend Velkron's powerful allies after the battle.

The main focus of the failed siege was to retrieve a lost artifact thought to be buried far beneath the sands of Uldum, but had been recovered and taken to the top of the Temple of Uldum, in the ruins of Khintaset City. Khordran hoped to acquire this artifact and keep it away from those who would use it for harmful purposes. The first effort was a failure, however, the second effort was much more promising.