The Mandisan Royal Vanguard had travelled through the Mandisan Channel, then up the river south of Mecca, making their way into Valhalshika. Mandisa's main strategist of their elite fighters had devised a special plan to regain control of The Butterfly. The main force had been sent straight towards Taliku, heading for Cobennstock. The elite members of the Royal Vanguard, known as the 'Troupe', took a very scretive and indirect route days before the main platoon. Soon the main force was on their way, yet to receive any encounters, waiting, readily for the troops of Valhalshika to approach.