The Preparation
The preparations for the war were well underway, but Lyan knew that every detail had to be meticulously checked. Grafen was his stronghold, and while his army of 5000 soldiers was formidable, it was the forces beyond the mortal realm—the living statues, the undead skeletons, the summonable creatures, and the insect armies—that would truly turn the tide of battle. He had to ensure that everything was in place and that each of his allies was executing their role flawlessly.
Lyan walked through the grand courtyard of Grafen Castle, his boots crunching on the gravel as he headed towards the training grounds where his soldiers were drilling. The early morning light cast a warm glow on the scene, but the tension in the air was palpable. This wasn't just a routine training exercise—every soldier knew they were preparing for war.