The front of the Red Earth Ice City was lined with ten spiked carriages, equipped with wheels. Like a mobile fence, the sharp stakes jabbed out defensively. A squad of shield-bearing infantry were up front, with a squad of archers with longbows trailing behind. They followed the spiked carriages into the Red Earth Square, their eyes alert, scrutinizing the towering red earth stalagmites. These earth stalagmites were wide enough for ten men to embrace, providing an easy hiding place for lurking enemies.
Two sluggish siege catapults and four ballistae were also dragged along, escorted by three mages, two priests and two clerics, leisurely trailing behind the front line.
Captain Gatuso was satisfied with his formation, his fingers tweaking his mustache, which was slicked with enough oil to catch the eye.
