Chapter 1: The Crimson Dawn

The battlefield stretched as far as the eye could see, a sea of chaos where steel met flesh and cries of anguish pierced the morning air. Smoke curled from burning siege towers, casting an eerie haze over the blood-soaked earth.

General Kael stood at the edge of the hill, his warhorse snorting nervously beneath him. He tightened his grip on the reins, scanning the carnage below. Victory was close, but at what cost? His soldiers fought valiantly, their faces streaked with mud and desperation, yet the enemy showed no signs of yielding.

As the sun rose higher, its rays reflecting off countless blades, Kael raised his sword. "For the realm!" he roared, his voice cutting through the cacophony. The final charge began, a thunderous wave of warriors surging forward to meet destiny.