The first batch of civilians had been the luckiest, traversing the harsh sand desert with minimal resistance, thanks to the sheer number of warriors guarding them and their swift pace. However, the same could not be said for the subsequent groups. The massive exodus had not gone unnoticed, and the surrounding orc forces had begun to gather and retaliate.
Reports flooded into the command center in quick succession.
"The Dustmaw Tribe is chasing the second batch! The Redblade Tribe has joined them!"
Another report followed almost immediately.
"Commander, the third batch is under attack as well! It's the Ironhide Tribe!"
These tribes were not ordinary orc clans. Trained and organized by the elves, they were elite warriors, each numbering in the tens of thousands. Their sheer numbers and ferocity were overwhelming for the magus squad guarding the caravans. A single team of magus would not be enough to stop such a tide.
