Chapter 55: Battle with Orcs

The orcs are ready with their maces. They show no fear though they are aware of being outnumbered. Is it bravery or just plain arrogance?

Cleo and Caspian strike with their swords at the orc in the middle. The other two orcs are busy attacking their other fairy companions.

The fight is more of a test of strength and not of magic. The fairies battle with the orcs using their weapons.

The orcs are very noisy as they fight with grunts and shouts, while the fairies remain compose and of sure footing.

The fight is quick to end. The three orcs lie unconscious. Cleo uses her magic to bind the orcs where they remain sprawled.

Their group continues their climb up. They don't need to interrogate the witless orcs. Caspian and the others know that Alirion would keep a few of these orcs close to him for protection. Also, the more orcs they encounter the closer they are to Alirion's location.