[color=#239C89][b]"It is indeed rather puzzling-- if they are not at the front lines, then they must be elsewhere, doing something they consider to be more important...or they could be waiting."[/b][/color] said Balthazar going over the information. [color=#239C89][b]"I am in agreement with the Duke--a good first step would be to close off the entrances they are using for their supply lines. If we deprive them of their access to supplies, reinforcements, and retreat, then they will be out in the open, and be forced to make rash decisions. When that occurs, perhaps we can lure them in with the prospect of attaining much-needed supplies, and then crush them when they move to take it."[/b][/color] he continued


[color=a187be][b]"Yes, that is an interesting idea."[/b][/color] said the Duke nodding and listening whilst reading the map for ideas of his own. 
[color=#239C89][b]"Now this tactic would work on any normal Orc invasion, but we may be dealing with something else."[/b][/color]

[color=fff200][b]"I agree if we can cut off the head, the Orcs will fall to infighting. But from what the reports say, there weren't any Orcs in the attack this morning. Does that strike either of you as odd? Usually Orcs can't stand to be in the back lines and are usually the forward charge, or at least that is what I have read from previous reports on Orc raids."[/b][/color] began the Prince, [color=fff200][b]"If the Orcs aren't showing themselves how do we draw out this Warchief?"[/b][/color]

[color=#239C89][b]"I will have my men seek out more information on their leadership. For now, our next move should be to close those tunnels and seek our allies. When we learn more, we can think about what comes next."[/b][/color] Before the men could continue conversing, the city bells could be heard ringing. A guard then arrived soon after, "[b]My lord, It seems there is an attack coming from the western front![/b]" 

[color=fff200][b]"Balthazar, I'll leave this here to you and the Duke, think up our next move. I'll go check the situation on the walls."[/b][/color] He said briefly before heading out.
[color=#239C89][b]"Of course, Your Majesty. Fight well."[/b][/color] replied Balthazar. The Duke ordered the guard to bring a few of his own High Guard to aid the Prince.
[color=#239C89][b]"Duke Karstilli, I would like your scouts to coordinate with mine-- I believe expanding the net will give us more knowledge of the battle to come."[/b][/color] 

[color=a187be][b]"Of course my friend, my sources are at your disposal."[/b][/color] the Duke said gratefully. [color=a187be][b]"I trust the Prince will do well at leading our army. And I have faith in you with bringing about more information for us to work with. I will see to the welfare of the city's people, and arrange for more couriers to be at the ready."[/b][/color] said the Duke before pulling out some papers to begin making plans.
[color=a187be][b]"I shall procure you and the Prince your own personal quarters, and a personal study for your operation."[/b][/color] continued the Duke.


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After firing off another shot from his rifle, he had just noticed the robed figure of Zatana charging into the horde of minor greenksins. [color=8493ca][b][i]The crazy...[/i][/b][/color]he began in his mind, [color=8493ca][b]"Watch your fire, one of ours is out there. Pick your shots!"[/b][/color] he barked as he watched her eviscerate the goblins with relative ease. After reloading, he picked off another goblin that was trying to protect one of the runners
Two goblins managed to get to the gate. [color=8493ca][b]"Watch out!"[/b][/color] warned Rudolph before taking cover. The charges went off, causing the walls to shake, the gate barely surviving from the impact. He turned to order some soldiers down below to begin with making the temporary repairs and maintaining of the gate, but he noticed that Captain Haart was already coordinating such an action.
He turned away just in time to see Zatana rushing away from the battlefield as explosions went off behind her. Despite the situation, he also noticed the greenskins were in full retreat. He then placed his rifle down with a sigh of relief, relaxing for a moment before straightening. 

After a moments respite, he noticed a small commotion further along the wall and made his way over. Some of the Princes retinue were amongst them.
After pushing his way through he saw Merik offer his assistance to a figure on the ground. Rudolph eyes widened in surprise to see that it was Zatana, and to see who she was under her guise. [color=8493ca][b]A Drow, a bloody Drow.[/b][/color] Rudolph shook his head and let out a sigh of disappointment. [color=8493ca][b]"Alright you lot, piss off and help out with the dead and wounded. Give the woman some space."[/b][/color] he ordered. The troops were hesitant at first, but eventually dispersed.
Rudolph remembered both what Sirs Balthazar and Leonidas said before, and took into account. [color=8493ca][b]"What was that about? jumping into that mess out there?"[/b][/color] he asked rhetorically. He shook his head and offered his hand to help her up alomg with Merik. [color=8493ca][b]"You have some balls on you, i'll give you that."[/b][/color] he said sounding somewhat impressed.