The defenders rushed over to the Parademis residence and found a handful of Bone Guard on the front steps. The leader wore full plate armor and wielded a large, heavy polearm. Elros picked off one of the lesser Guard while the others advanced on the invading soldiers.
The officer spun his weapon around effortlessly in a dazzling display that gave the nearer of the defenders pause, as fear of his evident prowess gripped them. Dorian was the first to engage the Bone Guard in melee, but his first strikes were hesitant, weak efforts. He was injured by a stray sword thrust, and Haggin channeled healing energy to keep the cavalier conscious.
Juke stayed on the fringes of the combat, but Malachi chose a more foolhardy approach, moving in to engage both a soldier and the officer, despite his fear. A bold move, but ill-advised, and he was soon kissing dirt courtesy of the Bone Guard.
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A brief war council meeting was held to discuss last minute preparations. Many suggestions were thrown about, before it was decided to try to funnel the attacking troops along three paths in the town. Everyone set to work blocking off alleyways and establishing choke points, and no one got more than a couple hours of sleep.
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Dorian stood his ground in a clearing amidst the houses of Havenshire. Haggin stood just behind him, and Juke lurked hidden nearby. The old woman Obaba leaned against the house to the north, while Elros and Malachi stood atop houses to the west, bows ready.
A group of The Butcher’s footmen marched on their position, and though a couple fell to arrows before they could engage with the defenders, soon the melee began in earnest.
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