The Bonefang Raiders were known for their brutality. Their leader, Jorath the Crimson Fang, ruled through fear, ensuring that none dared challenge his authority.
But fear was a weapon Xel'Varyn wielded far better than he ever could.
As the cold winds swept through the night, Edwin's agents moved unseen.
[System Update: Operation Infiltration Initiated]
"A kingdom built on blood and betrayal is only one whisper away from collapse."
Primary Goal: Weaken Bonefang leadership before direct engagement.
Methods: Rumors of Betrayal (Success: 75%)Sabotage Supplies (Success: 60%)Assassination of Key Leaders (Success: 40%)
Rumors of Betrayal (Success: 75%)Sabotage Supplies (Success: 60%)Assassination of Key Leaders (Success: 40%)
Expected Timeframe: 4 Days
The First Cracks
By the third night, the Bonefang camp was on edge.
Food supplies vanished. Weapons rusted overnight, sabotaged with alchemical compounds. Whispers spread like wildfire—rumors of Jorath hoarding treasures, of his second-in-command plotting against him.
Tension turned to violence.
The first internal skirmish broke out between Jorath's lieutenants. By morning, four Bonefang leaders were dead—none by Shadowveil's hands.
Xel'Varyn watched from a distance, her golden eyes cold and calculating.
"They've already begun killing each other," Edwin murmured at her side.
She smiled. "We give them one final push."
The Breaking Point
The fourth night arrived.
Jorath, now paranoid and enraged, gathered his remaining lieutenants for a council. It would be his last mistake.
Edwin's finest assassin slipped into the chamber unseen.
With a swift strike, Jorath's most trusted second-in-command was slain.
By the time the Bonefang raiders realized what had happened, chaos erupted.
Blades clashed. Brothers turned against each other.
Xel'Varyn gave the order. "Now we strike."
The Fall of the Bonefang Raiders
Shadowveil's warriors descended like reapers.
The already weakened Bonefang forces stood no chance.
Durn led the charge, cleaving through disoriented bandits. Elya weaved between enemies, her blade cutting them down with ruthless precision.
Xel'Varyn herself entered the fray, her three arms wielding death.
With a crackling burst of Qi-infused energy, she sent entire squads flying, breaking bones with the force of her attacks.
Jorath, bloodied and desperate, attempted to flee.
He never made it past the gates.
Xel'Varyn severed his head with a single strike.
The Bonefang Raiders were no more.
The Ashen Mines belonged to Shadowveil.
[System Update: Ashen Mines Secured]
"Steel fuels war. You now control a critical resource for your empire."
Gained Control of Ashen MinesIron Supply Secured (Steady Growth)New Recruits: 120 Surviving Raiders (Now part of Shadowveil's forces.)Fortress Foundry Activated (Advanced weaponry and armor production begins.)New Title Gained: Iron Warlord (Your weapons and armor production is 20% more efficient.)A Future Forged in Steel
As the first iron shipments arrived in Shadowveil, Xel'Varyn stood atop the fortress walls, gazing into the horizon.
Her empire was no longer a dream.
It was a reality.
And soon, the world would kneel before Shadowveil.