Rudolph successfully cut another rope from one of the hooks before he turned to see how everyone else was faring. A few of the goblins did manage to get atop the walls, but were swiftly cut down without issue. Suddenly, a loud roar came from behind him, and startled as he was at that moment, he saw Merik stood atop the battlements producing the surprising bellow. He turned to see some of the goblins fleeing in terror down in the no-mans-land, [color=8493ca][b][i]Not Bad[/i][/b][/color] he thought to himself nodding in approval of its affect. There was a brief pause in the aftermath of Merik's display, and just in time for fresh reinforcements to arrive on the scene. Rudolph helped to guide the wounded, and direct the newcomers to positions that needed attention. The sergeant that commanded his end of the wall, was also escorted away with the wounded, leaving Rudolph and Merik in full command of their post. A few minutes would pass, and the greenskins would come again with renewed vigor. A few of them were brought down by arrow and shot, but most failed to land, or were deflected. Rudolph wondered if it was just that the soldiers he received were just inexperienced, but he soon noticed that these goblins seemed better equipped, which concerned him. [color=8493ca][b]"Choose your shots carefully lads. These ones don't seem as soft as the rest."[/b][/color] he warned. The output of missiles from the defenders did slow down, but this time they were making more of a dent. However it would not be enough, as a large group hastily made its way to a point in the wall which still had a few hooks applied, and as though with the speed of a hungry beast, the goblins made it atop the walls far faster than their previous kin. Some soldiers tried to intercept, but they were overwhelmed almost immediately. These greenskins were much better equipped and trained compared to the usual fodder they were mostly up against, and theybquickly set up a strong position. Rudolph saw one particular goblin in much more "ornate" armour amongst their group with a somewhat boastful manner speak up, [i][b]"I am the Goblin Warchief, Adgak the Heel-Slicer! We spent all week working on that ram, and we're here for revenge!"[/b][/i] said the creature, its followers gave out a warcry afterwards. The warcry did its job in creating some fear amongst the soldiers on the wall, but it merely pissed Rudolph off. He ordered the troops behind him to keep up the pressure on their end, and ordered others to form up with him. Despite their obvious concern, they immediatley formed up with their sergeant. Rudolph made himself known to the goblins as he stood amongst his comrades in an equally boastful posture, and spoke loud enough for all to hear as troops rallied around him, [color=8493ca][b]"Are you lot threatened by this walking piece of fertilizer?!"[/b][/color] he asked the men around him before calmly drawing his short-sword and shield and then pointed the blade at the Warchief, [color=8493ca][b]"I'm going to toss you off this wall, so you can join the rest of the shit-stains!"[/b][/color] he said to the goblin as he pointed the blade over the wall. He then ordered his unit to set up their own shield wall in preparation for the fight. ---------- Manuel Karstilli was exhausted, he had not slept properly for the past couple of days, and he may not in the next either. The reports had been nothing but troubling and negative for the most part at late. After going over another report about the overall condition of the city's defences, and its ever increasing casualty rate, he placed the sheet down and took off his crown, its weight bothering him. He overheard the news that the messenger had brought to Balthazar. [color=a187be][b][i]Another eccentric of the empire I presume[/i][/b][/color] he thought to himself shaking his head and wiping his brow. After the visit had concluded, the Duke spoke up [color=a187be][b]"There seems to be more of these unexpected visitors as of late."[/b][/color] he said as he rested back on his chair. The Duke thought for a moment, before he spoke again, [color=a187be][b]"Have we received any news of Sir Siegfried and his cavalry by any chance?"[/b][/color] he asked.