The dust swirled around Khao'khen's worn boots as he surveyed the hollowed ground. His two Verakh squads, clad in practical, dark leathers, stood in disciplined ranks, a stark contrast to the chaotic energy radiating from the Yohan First Horde massed beyond.
They were a sea of iron and ochre, their finely fashioned armor reflecting the setting sun. Across the uneven ground, the Rock Bear and Black Tree Tribes waited, a smaller, but formidable force, armed with spears, swords, and shields. The air crackled with a palpable tension, a silent clash of ancient and modern.
Khao'khen's tactical innovations – the emphasis on coordinated maneuvers, shield walls, and flanking attacks – were a radical departure from the individualistic fighting style of the tribes. Their warriors, accustomed to charging head-on, fueled by rage and individual prowess, found themselves facing a disciplined war machine.
