The enemy was not some mere brave yet foolhardy barbarians—Winters became increasingly certain of this that afternoon.
With the Styx army camp positioned to the east of the great river, taking the terrain into account, an attack should be launched from the south and north sides.
The uneven terrain along the riverbanks restricted the defending force's shooting range.
The river was still in its winter low-water period; the exposed riverbed was a natural road leading directly to the Floating Bridge.
Putting himself in the shoes of the Herders, Winters thought that if he were commanding them, he would feign an attack on the western wall while focusing the main attack on the southern and northern walls.
At the same time, a force of elite troops would be positioned in the dry riverbed, ready to strike a sudden blow through the Floating Bridge and the eastern gate to surround the troops inside the camp once the battle reached its peak.
