The army of Luak stood a few hundred feet away from the walls of Eisenburg, their eyes fixed on the imposing structure looming over them, surpassing even the walls of their own capital. Behind the perfectly stacked stones, the Royal Castle, with its four towers, soared into the sky, serving as a symbol of Stahl's past might and influence. It filled the entire horizon.
"It seems they've been expecting us" - Zuna stated, her gaze fixed on the soldiers atop the walls, who were staring threateningly at them - "What is that?" - she asked, her attention drawn to what seemed to be a giant crossbow aimed at them.
"Those are ballistae" - an old voice responded her, a whisper veiled in surprise and coldness - "It's not enhanced, but I didn't expect to find such weapon in these remote lands. I thought the overlord of the North had monopolized all knowledge and war technologies of these kingdoms."
