Chapter 3
Kaspar paced in Captain Litzenreich's office, "So there armor was completely removed?" he asked the lead Huntsmen Valdamar. Who was one of the more wealthy trappers in the area.
"Yes, but there were many hoof marks in the area." Valdamar answered.
"You think it was bandits?" Litzenreich asked speaking for the first time.
"No, it was defiantly beastmen; we found their bodies burning in a separate pile." answered Valdamar.
"By their tracks could you tell of any numbers?" Kaspar asked him.
"Nay, though there must be over a thousand now." The Huntsmen answered.
"Captain, how long will it take a rider to get to Nuln?" Kaspar said turning is attention to the captain.
"About four days, it'd be pointless; by the time he got there we'd all be dead." Litzenreich answered.
Kaspar nodded and said, "Then we must make ready for the siege. How many free companies have been raised?"
"Five companies milord, more coming every day." Litzenreich answered.
"Valdamar, send out your men to the out lying villages and farms. We need them all able body men to report here at the barracks and the women and children to go to Nuln." Kaspar said.
"It will be done milord." He answered as he left the office.
"Captain, we need to ensure that our defenses are secure. Have your men check every inch of the walls for any flaws." The captain nodded and Kaspar left the barracks.
Nigh fell quickly, patrols were constantly on watch and citizens were packing for the journey ahead. Im the morning all women and children were to set off to Nuln, Kaspar wouldn't allow any to be killed. There would be a few armed guards, but other wise they' be on there own. But Kaspar was confident for the Count's cavalry patrolled the roads constantly. Though nothing compared to the knightly orders they would do the job. Kaspar' attention swam back when he heard yelling and the clinking of armor. He turned towards the forest and saw torchlight. "To Arms!!!!!!" he roared.