The morning air was crisp and tense as the Coalition of the Free prepared for the assault on the Empire's fortress. The fortress, perched atop a strategic hill, was a symbol of the Empire's might and control. Its liberation was crucial, both strategically and symbolically, for the coalition's campaign.
The coalition's forces were a diverse tapestry of warriors, mages, and rebels, each united by a common cause. Whispering Wind, standing at the forefront, surveyed the assembled army. She felt a profound sense of responsibility for the lives under her command, but also a fierce determination to see this through.
Eredin, his face a mask of concentration, coordinated the covert units tasked with infiltrating the fortress and sowing chaos within its walls. His spies had already provided valuable intelligence on the fortress's defenses, which were formidable but not impregnable.
