STEEL AND FLESH

THE SIEGE OF PRODLOUST 1

Four days later, a sense of impending doom hung heavy in the air of Prodloust as news reached the city that the Quanians have begun marching towards the city to lay siege on it.

This was due to the failed negotiations between King Lauihnio and King Brothlander, however it cast a shadow over the city.

The efforts to avoid further bloodshed had come to naught, and upon Lord Barthine Loust's order, the men at arms braced themselves for the defense of their beloved city.

Upon the towering battlements, about four hundred and fifty archers took their positions, their bows strung and ready to rain arrows down on any advancing forces.

Each archer's gaze was steely and focused, a testament to their determination to protect their homes and loved ones.

Strategically positioned alongside the archers were long-ranged catapults, trebuchets, and ballistae.

These formidable siege engines stood as silent sentinels, waiting to unleash their deadly payloads upon any enemy who dared to approach the ci