The war preparations began in full swing.
The camp roared to life. Torches flared as soldiers rushed to reinforce the defenses. The air was thick with the scent of burning oil and fresh steel as blacksmiths worked tirelessly, hammering swords, axes, and spears into shape.
The first priority was the fortifications.
"Reinforce the walls!" barked a knight commander. "Make sure the wooden stakes are layered properly! If those beasts breach the first line, they'll hit a second!"
The wooden palisades were doubled in height, sharp stakes protruding outward at deadly angles. Heavy iron chains were weaved between the logs, ensuring they wouldn't fall easily. Behind them, archers took position, checking their quivers.
Massive Bastion Throwers, mechanical siege weapons with reinforced steel arms, were lined up along the walls. Each one was pre-loaded with boulders, spiked iron balls, and barrels filled with flaming pitch.
