First Battle of Mysidia

The Raid on Mysidia is the opening event of Final Fantasy IV and a turning point in main protagonist Cecil Harvey's career in service for the King in the Red Wings.

Battle
The King of Baron has decided to use the his Kingdom's unmatched military power to collect all the eight Crystals. Possessing the Water Crystal and having little power to speak of, Mysidia becomes the first target in the campaign.

According to soldiers who participated, the raid was more a massacre than an actual battle. The assault is led by Dark Knight Cecil Harvey, who together with his troops march towards the Crystal Room and slaughter whoever gets in the way. The Mysidians offer no resistance and appears helpless facing the Red Wings, and the Elder of Mysidia quickly surrenders the Water Crystal in order to stop the senseless slaughter of his mages. Once having obtained their spoils of war, the Red Wings depart for Baron.

Aftermath
Many soldiers are disillusioned by the order to slaughter innocent people. Although Cecil himself is puzzled about the King's order, he does his best to justify the raid to his soldiers and only privately questions the King's intentions. Accepting not even the slightest doubt in his leadership, the King immediately strips Cecil of his rank.