Defence

Roan returned immediately to the base with only himself. The rest stood to watch on the castle and guarded the place. They have men in the castle in case the goblins will take over.

Roan then traveled back and his travel was not easy. Rain followed him wherever he goes and can only camp in a wet tent. The cold ran through his veins and couldn't help but shiver in the cold.

The past base was now a fortress and Roan can only be at ease. With many guards stationed on the wooden walls, his worries lessened.

Without wasting time, he assembled a new army and instructed them to cut the trees to make a road for the supply chain of resources. The army can move inside the trees but not the carriages; carts as well.

They were numbered 24 all in all with 4 builders in their ranks. It will be a great help for builders to construct several buildings and structures.

They traveled without rest during the day and camped at night. With ample rations with them.

They arrived at the stronghold and the gates were opened. Having several dead goblin bodies on the side of the gate.

They marched inside and were greeted by weakened soldiers. They were exhausted from all the battles they had for several days already. They immediately cooked food as they were famished for several days. Eating the cooked food they made.

It was then, that the soldiers told them their tales of defending.

It was a rainy night and they were soaked wet. Torches were burning even when the rain poured. They were shivering but stood awake. They don't have the time to have leisure as enemies can attack anytime.

They were then fired with arrows and one was hit in the neck. Making him drop on the floor limply. Others rang the alarm and goblins attacked the gates.

They soon stood behind it and grabbed spears. The gate has an iron frame with holes. Blocking their entry while stabbing them with their poled weapons.

Their assault didn't halt there and they threw ropes with hooks on the tip. Climbing on the walls and slowly getting up. The soldiers then cut the ropes and they dropped from above.

Others made their way and the archers fired at them with their bows. Many were felled one by one and the goblins fired back at them. Arrows rained at them and several archers were hit with their arrows. The arrows were poisoned and they can only curse at their predicament. They still fought after being poisoned and several others went limp after several minutes.

They struggled to defend their posts and many were wounded in the process. Many goblins were able to climb the walls and a bloodbath soon followed.

Without their commander to command, they were in chaos. Still, they knew the basics. They lifted their shields and went to cover each other's backs.

The enemies then attacked and they gritted their teeth. Roaring as they defend.

The goblins then attacked them with their crude weapons. Rusty weapons were smashed on their shields. With the height of a kid, they attack their lower parts. With weapons that were poisoned, the soldiers became wary of their attacks.

Not wanting to be poisoned was what they were all thinking. The enemies attacked and they bashed them with their shields. Combo it with their swords and they were slashed with it. Making them fall one by one.

Bodies then were slowly piling up. Other guards sadly didn't survive their onslaught. Making them buried afterwards the fight. They fought bravely and were buried with respect.

It was then after Roan arrived, that they were fed. Their story was something to be sad about. But it was just the start. More will follow in the future.

It was then, that they started their day by constructing more buildings inside the Stronghold. Builders made spiked fences outside the gates to have more defense and protection. They also built a garrison that can accommodate 50 soldiers. It will be upgraded soon for more capacity.

Next was the training field that was established inside the castle grounds. Having training infrastructures and dummies on the grounds made the soldiers leisurely train.

It was then, that they started training in the training fields. Archers fire arrows and melee soldiers attacked the dummies.

Next, to be constructed were the towers that were soon put up with archers. Next was the watchtower that alarms enemy attacks. Having more views from the rest of the towers to have more range of detection. With an archer that had a telescope equipped, it was now a working watchtower.

Next was the barracks that held weapons and armor. Also, the war tent was made where Roan was inside it planning their next move.

With the castle liberated, Roan found a library inside it with a map of the land. Roan then placed it inside the war tent and made the scouts scout the realm.

They soon arrived back and they gave hints about where the goblin camps were. Also, Roan knew that the realm was inside a valley. It was encompassed by mountains and has a single road that goes north. An entrance with only one exit.

Roan then made them construct the blacksmith tent. Having it, they can repair their weapons or upgrade them. They can even make new ones.

Then, the healing tent will be put with wounded soldiers. Making them healed with a healer.

Next was the ironwood tents that make bows and arrows. As well as wooden shields. They soon started their production and gave more weaponry to the army.

Next was the tannery that crafts leather and was made into leather armor. Their armor was made with leather now and it was enough. Yet, they will have better equipment when they have better resources.

Next was the repair workshops that repair the destroyed infrastructures. Either with cement or wood, they were prepared to repair.

It was then, that Roan commanded his workers to cut trees to make new roads toward the Stronghold. As well as several road outposts along the way.

"This place will be called Bloodsworn stronghold," Roan mused.

Roan then migrated several of the workers to the castle to have more workers there. They will have to endure the onslaught of goblins if they will stay there.

They soon discovered limestone veins and then put a mining station there. They soon repaired the walls of the castle and then used cement that was from the limestone they mined. They soon prepared the walls for more destruction and an onslaught of enemy goblins.

It was then, that the roads and road outposts were made and more supply of resources can be traveled from the fort towards their current location. Caravans of resources were transported from them toward the castle. All were guarded just in case of enemy attacks.