 The Frankish-led contingent of Obotrites, Sorbs and Frisians crossed the Elbe and Havel and defeated the outnumbered army of Dragovit in 786, or by 789.The Veleti were forced to recognize Frankish suzerainty, and pledge loyalty, as well as surrender a large number of hostages.Dragovit was obliged to pay tribute to the Franks and to accept the baptism of his people by Christian missionaries.