BATTLE RESULTS
Portugal
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)
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%
Portuguese Victory, Lorenvolk beaten back across the border. Morale reduced by 25%.
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.