The two sides squared off. They were right in front of each other.
The battle started, and all the dwarves pounced as if they were strangers—as if they did not even consider themselves members of the same people. They hated each other too deeply.
As the battle raged, Baslic Jokun’s tactical priority revolved around killing the Scion’s travel companions and capturing him, since his contact had confirmed the tulvars wanted Kaj more than anything else.
They found themselves surrounded by thirty dwarves armed to the teeth. “Baslic Jokun sends you his regards!” said a dwarf, and they immediately attacked Kaj and his party.
Not having fought on the wall, Baslic’s minions were at full strength, while the others felt fatigued.
While Kaj and Byron swung their swords, Efren slung his spells, an
