The Battle of Klondike Rift

In the year 259 David Gargolyt led a platoon of 5,000 marines to Klondike Rift after reports of Gargoyle attacks on the area. Klondike Rift was a incredibly important gold mine for the Kingdom of Misthalin as around 70% of total gold production came from these mines. Initially unaware of the strength of the gargoyles, David Gargolyt's platoon was ambushed while passing through a cliff which resulted in the Battle of Klondike Rift. Due to the lack of decent preparation of the MMC they counted 4,600 casualties, including David Gargolyt himself. The remaining army was forced to retreat and Klondike Rift was lost.

Timeline
37th of Moevying, 259 – David Gargolyt sets off from Varrock with a platoon of 5,000 marines.

4th of Bennath, 259 – The platoon reaches Klondike Rift and passes through a cliff.

6th of Bennath, 259 – A small skirmish takes place as a family of rock golems attacks the marines, after 5 marine casualties and 7 injuries, the rock golems are killed.

19th of Raktuber, 259 – A dozen gargoyles launch rocks at the marines below, killing a portion of the army. The rest scatters and tries to fend off the gargoyles. This skirmish resulted in 500 K.I.A. and over 700 injuries.

20th of Raktuber, 259 – Gargolyt decides to split the army into three, sending one through the cliff, one over the left side, and one over the right side, as to maintain strategic battle position in case of another ambush.

2nd of Pentember, 259 – A second wave of gargoyles attacks from above, the marines separate and release heavy artillery onto the creatures, quickly destroying them with minimum casualties.

27th of Fentuary, 259 – The platoon reaches the heart of the mines and sets up camp. Gargolyt separates the troops over different strategic points.

7th of Septober, 259 - The third and final gargoyle ambush occurs, counting around 900 of the creatures. Marines scatter and release heavy artillery onto the gargoyles. William Jake Carson and his squad manage to kill around 40 of the creatures.

10th of Septober, 259 – After 3 days of continous battling, Gargolyt orders the retreat and the marines fall back into the cliffs, hoping to hold off the gargoyles. Later that day Gargolyt is killed and the marines are surrounded.

12th of Septober, 259 – After 2 more days of fighting, the remaining marines, a total of around 600 from the initial 5,000, retreat and the mine is lost.