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[ 16] Scorn: Althainia attacks Dolund'ir.
Sat Jun 27 14:17:41 1998
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An Althainian Officer barked his commands. "The new Empress has given her order, let's take this city! Death to the Goblins!!!"

The troops screamed their battle cries.

"Archers, get in formation and fire at my command" The archers raised their bows and fired arrows over the city walls. Arrows dashed down into building and citizens alike. General Gew quickly organized his troops.

The city gates opened to the surprise of the Althainian commanders. "These Goblins ARE stupid, they WANT us to come in" said one. Another higher ranking officer shouted "NO! It is a trap. Hold your ground!"

Suddenly, several goblins wielding long spears and swords dashed out of the gate riding their wolves.

The Althainian Captain shouted "Their cavalry approaches, pike men to the front!"

A battle ensued. The Goblins retreated back into their gates immediately having their now positioned archers fire into the army of Althainia. Pike men perished, some dying not because of arrow wounds, but because of the venom that goblins coat all weapons with.

Darkness fell and both warring armies prepared for the next day.