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Timestamp: 19th Brightening of the First Cycle of the Month of Kalendryas in the season of Winter; Era I of the Celestine Mandate, Era XV Post Fractum
The Imperials moved into positions. The Cavalry at the side or at the back, the regular Infantry in the center, boosted by heavy Infantry. The mages that Sheng had ordered were in the center, arranging themselves in twos. Right now the mages were in a defensive position ready to cast spells to protect themselves and if necessary escape from the battle. They were too valuable to die in battles unnecessary.
Of the structures, Sheng had already heard of them when the fron scouts of light Cavalry rode forward to gather information about the Orcs. It seemed that new leadership had taken control of the Orcs. In the past, the Orcs would never build any structures outside of Ire.
Once, the Legions had arranged themselves, Sheng decided to give those inside the structures one last chance to redeem themselves.
With help from Provost Thorgunna Endchain and the Imperials ready to protect Sheng with shields, Sheng amplified his voice so that those inside could hear what Sheng had to say.
"Those inside the camp, hear what I have to say! The Empire has come to claim Autumnus. We will accept all that come to surrender and may offer anmesty to any that has committed crimes. This will your last chance to come forth for we would rather burn this place down than to let the Orcs have it!"
The warning had been given. Sheng would carry out his threats even if this meant that the citizens of the Empire would be sacrifice in this action. No ground could be given to the Orcs.
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