The soldiers manned at the highest floor of the palace of Elyandria, stood there in the scorching heat, struggling to keep their focus on their posts as sweat dribbled down their chins and noses as a consequence of being in direct sun.
The entire day had proven to be exceptionally dull so far and it was only a matter of time before one of them would be caught sneaking away from their posts for a quick shower or a fresh glass of lemonade.
However, that was when the commotion started, when one of the soldiers located two figures in the skyline, fastly approaching their stronghold.
Screams to call for the king began to arise as soldiers brought out their bows and knocked in the arrows while some left to bring the General of the armies to inspect this seeming threat.
The General Lorcan
