The once formidable defenses of the Iradel Empire seemed strangely absent as the rebel forces, accompanied by the armies of the Golden Lion and the kingdoms from the west and east respectively, advanced toward the capital. The eerie calm that shrouded the land left the rebels uneasy, their eyes scanning the horizon for signs of an impending trap.
As they approached the outskirts of the capital, the sprawling city came into view, its towering walls and majestic structures a testament to the empire's centuries-long dominance. The rebel leaders gathered for a final strategy meeting before the inevitable clash.
