As Shakh charged the defenders, the massive warhammer swung dangerously close to his head, narrowly missing him and instead denting another warrior’s helmet. It was a grotesque sight. Blood, bone fragments, and brain matter sprayed out from the shattered steel. Hadjar then not only failed to knock his opponent off his feet in their collision, but was nearly thrown back himself.
The hammer-wielding giant was even taller than Hadjar, with shoulders wide enough to rival any blacksmith. The General jumped back to avoid another wild swing, landing lightly on his feet, and clutching his sword with both hands.
“You pathetic bug!” The giant roared.
He leaped down the steps, landing with such a thud that Hadjar half hoped the warrior’s knees had buckled and broken. Sadly, his luck proved consist
