The Northern side of seamouth was ablaze and smoke were rising from everywhere you look , this was different from the previous yearly raids they have done it was more like an invasion party. Countless corpses could be seen strewn around and orc footprints can be seen everywhere , the area was in chaos also as countless refugees can be seen panicky evacuating the area.
" Captain Smug the area has been pacified of humans and loot ,where to now" The muscular orc Oleg growled.
"We move south , there are more villages to raid , this year we will move deep into their territory and plunder as much as we can , this will be the first time in our history we whave done this! Honor, plunder and glory shall be ours!" Smug laughed.
" Glory to the clan!
"Glory to the clan!
The orc nation was a loose contingency of clans allied within each other but the also fought each other, they all respected the strong and killed the weak. Tall and burly consisting of different tint of skin from green orcs of the forest to white skinned orcs from the northern mountains, Men , women and children wanting to prove their valor and honor joined up.
Every year there would be a clan meeting for raids in the sorrounding country side but this year was different they gathered a massive number of clans and agreed they would move deeper into human territory for plunder,they looked like an army instead of a raiding party.
There were a massive storm coming towards the the north and as 10,000 orcs moved towards the southern side of Seamouth, hundreds of war banner can be seen flapping proudly in the wind as down the road as they move toward the south and panic soon ensued towards the rest of the civilian population. .
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In a tent 150 miles away from the unslaugt of the orcs you can hear the whispers and talk about the raid that was ensuing.
"General Argum, how goes the levy and reinforcements coming along?" Caska who was looking at the map asked.
" We have only raised the call a month ago, we have not gotten enough levies only 3000 people but many more are along the way as our scouts reported and as for the reinforcements your father is sending your brother Baldur and the head warrior Hurus to the western and southern forts to gather men but in my estimation he will only gather 4000 men as we also have to keep those borders safe since their call for help were rejected by the other two kingdoms" Argum frowned at the numbers as he read the reports back to the princess.
Out of 8000 soldiers at the northern front half were wiped out in the initial clash and in the ensuing retreat the enemy gave chase and the rear guards were wiped out one by one.
" So we have 4000 thousand soldiers , 3000 thousand levies now but more along the way and 4000 reinforcement.... 11,000 people are not enough to stop 10,000 orc raiders , they are stronger than us and more proficient in war. Caska was down hearted of what she was thinking.
"Many people are going to suffer this season my lady, as we will have to wait to gather our strength before we can confront the orc army but dont be down casted by my initial estimation we can gather 6000 more levies and even if they are only average warriors they can boost our numbers , Every person in Seamouth knows how to fight even if they are not professional soldiers. Argum Confidently ensured the princess.
"Thank you general, that is all" Caska smiled and accepted the generals confidence and dismissed the general.
As the general exited the tent a woman short yet slender with green eyes and short haor walked in, she was part of the royal guards that was guarding the princess.
"Did the talk go well Caska?" she walked in and sat in a seat.
" Hey Beatrice , yeah the best I can hope for right now"
" Don't worry , we still have levies coming in, worry does not help, here let me help you out of that armor you look exhausted" Beatrice started walking towards the princess.
"Not yet, come with me , I want to check out the levies" She walked toward the exit and waved at Beatrice.
" As you cammand my lady" Beatrice followed behind her.
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"Arslan here you are! , I was looking all over for you" Victoria ran towards Arslan while plastered with a smile.
A month ago they got the call for levies to march up north and meet up with the surviving army of the princess , also the village decided that everyone must go and exterminate the threat of the orc army. Sandra was not happy but was convince by the village head to accept the decision of the village.
The kingdom of Seamouth was poor but bordering tbe kingdom of Seamouth they were the only buffer between other kingdom so if this kingdom fell the other kingdom would also be in danger but to Seamouth surprise the other kingdom did not even bat an eye when they turned Seamouth down when they asked for help so now the only thing they can rely on was the levies to strengthen the army.
"Yeah I was training" Arslan smiled at the over exited girl that was in front of him.
" I heard the princess was doing inspections , we should get ready to welcome here into our camp " She started pulling Arslan back to camp.
As they returned to camp it was abuzz with activity as everyone was putting their armor s on , compared to other camp the 150 warriors of chat were different as Arslan personally made their armors and weapon. a few who could not afford chainmails especially the recruits were fully equipped with matching studded leather armors , leather gloves , shinguards, iron helmets and boots , with sharpened hand axes , spears and swords and round shield, only Arslan stood out with his equipment that looked domineering.
He made adjustment in his gear by adding the Vendel age viking helm, grieves and changing his shield to a match the chag villagers so they can make shield wall and he also changed sword to a an Oslo Viking sword that made him look like a raider. This equipment were also different as they were enchanted by strengthening magic, no matter what they would never break, Arslan was all smiles as he changed his equipment he actually looked like a raider now, then at the distance...
They heard the commotion from the other camp beside them they knew the princess is near them, the warriors got into formation. The veterans to the front rank commanded by Gusmag and co- commanded by Sandra and the recruits to the back commanded by Arslan as he volunteered to command the recruits and that put the veterans at ease because they have seen or heard what he can do. Arslan has commanded units and armies in the game so he exuded an air of authority , confidence and command.
The commotion by their camp has died down so they knew the princess was on her way here and everyone stiffened for this was the first time they would see royalty, then they saw two figures walking towards them.