[color=fff200][b]"Yes we do have a lot to go over. Please give me a run down of what you know? Do we know how many we are up against? What are our defenses at the moment? Is there any weak points in the city we need to know about? How long will your supplies last?"[/b][/color]
Leonidas began as soon as they entered the office. [color=fff200][b]"As for Siegfried, yes he and his forces will hopefully arrive in two days. Have you received anything from the dwarves, will they be able to help us?"[/b][/color] he continued. 

Then Balthazar spoke up soon after, [color=#239C89][b]"Our scouts once reported numbers between two hundred and a thousand, but my informants say it is the latter. We can expect at least a thousand enemy combatants."[/b][/color] Balthazar reviewed his notes from the report before he continued, [color=#239C89][b]"Eight hundred Goblins, two hundred Orcs, and perhaps an Ogre or two, lead by Waruk Shieldbreaker, an Orc Warlord of little renown. In addition, they've been using the underground cave systems to travel. There appear to be several prime locations for us to cut off their supply lines, but we'll need more time before we act upon that."[/b][/color] Balthazar looked up at the Duke  from his report as he continue, [color=#239C89][b]"Can you corroborate this information? I must know if my accounts are still accurate."[/b][/color] 

The Duke held up a hand before saying his piece, [color=a187be][b]"Well Sir Balthazar, you certainly are well informed, as our reports say similar, though yours holds more detail."[/b][/color], he leaned on the desk to observe the map that Balthazar provided before looking up at the Prince.
[color=a187be][b]"And to answer your questions my Prince, the main areas to keep a watchful eye on, are the sewer drains. As they extend beyond the city walls."[/b][/color]
The Duke stood up and crossed his arms. [color=a187be][b]"As for our defences, we have roughly four hundred of our infantry, and there is also the four cannons we recieved from the dwarves. They should be fine for use for now, but we did not have much in terms of ammunition to begin with."[/b][/color] The Duke took a deep breath before he continued, his old weary body tiring already, [color=a187be][b]"We would be better prepared, but unfortunately, these last few months have taken a toll. We have troops stationed at a couple of our watch forts further outward, and we think two may have fallen due to the orcs."[/b][/color] he said stroking his bearded chin in thought. [color=a187be][b]"We have indeed tried to contact the dwarves via carrier pigeon, but we have yet to recieve a reply. It is possible they themselves could be under threat of attack."[/b][/color]
The Duke paused for a moment.
[color=a187be][b]"Do you have any further information regarding this orc warlord you mentioned?"[/b][/color] he asked Balthazar with curiosity.


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As soon as the bell rang, Rudolph made his way up to the walls, to offer what help he could. 

Some rifle fire could be heard, but the majority of missles were from the bows. A few of the goblins in the assault were immediately killed from the first volley, but they were better prepared this time, as most of the arrows that hit, were blocked by their shields. However, the few shots from the rifles amongst them, blew through them with relative ease. 

[b]"Keep knocking the bastards down!"[/b] yelled Captain Fenne as he walked along the wall observing the attack.
Rudolph managed to get to the top of the wall just in time for the third volley. 

The goblins got to a certain point before stopping.
[b]"Bring the cannons 'round!"[/b] ordered the captain giving a signal with his hand.
A soldier from amongst the ranged units shouted [b][i]"Incoming!"[/i][/b] as two large boulders were coming their way. [b]"Take cover. Take cover!"[/b] ordered the captain before he hid himself behind one of the merlons.
Rudolph himself hid behind one as soon as he saw the incoming projectiles. 

With a loud crash, one of the shots hit the side of the wall, causing a minor tremor. The other made a direct hit, killing some of the troop that took shelter.
Rudolph was partially dazed by the impact, but thankfully was not in the impact zone itself. He then quickly gathered himself, [color=8493ca][b]"Are you alright Captain!?"[/b][/color] he loudly asked as he staggered slightly across the broken wall using his halberd to keep him steady.
There were some soldiers missing, possibly they were knocked off the wall back into the city. Others lay upon the path broken and bloodied. 

[color=8493ca][b]"Keep firing! Don't give 'em a breather!"[/b][/color] yelled Rudolph as he went to investigate the whereabouts of the captain.
He quickly found the man, buried under a mound of rubble. He then removed some of it to check if the man still lived. Captain Fenne seemed mostly dusted by the debris, despite clear minor wounds. Rudolph looked closer and noticed that the back of the mans head had been caved in. Rudolph looked down with eyes closed. [color=8493ca][b][i]Damn them!.[/i][/b][/color] 

Rudolph stood up and observed his surroundings. The ranged units were still doing their part, and trying their best at keeping the greenskins at bay. The cannoneers were still making their way over as the goblins renewed their assault against the walls. 

[color=8493ca][b]"Alright then."[/b][/color] Rudolph said to himself. [color=8493ca][b]"Cannons! Get a move on!"[/b][/color] he ordered, and they began hurrying more so with the help from other soldiers currently unoccupied with the defences.
[color=8493ca][b][i]Here we go.[/i][/b][/color] he exhaled readying himself for the fight ahead.