Kargath Bladefist looked around in shock as the encircling human armies closed in. What was going on?
But he was a veteran of countless life-and-death battles, and after his eyes darted around, he instantly understood the situation.
Kargath Bladefist (Chieftain of the Shattered Hand): "It's a trap, we've been betrayed. Warriors of the Shattered Hand clan, retreat immediately—follow me and fight your way out!"
However, it was already too late. The Shattered Hand legion, comprised mostly of infantry, could only run so fast, while the ambushing troops had rehearsed their maneuvers many times. They moved with crisp efficiency, and two units of heavy cavalry pierced through the formation of his marching troops in the blink of an eye, shattering the Shattered Hand's line and blocking their path.
Kargath Bladefist even saw the human hero commanding the troops wave casually at the retreating orcish Military Governor as if they had it all planned out.
