The Lag'ranna Mountains, once echoing with the thunderous roars of the three "Thunder Makers", now fell silent. Their absence, a strategic masterstroke by Khao'khen had drastically altered the tide of the battle.
The relentless pursuit of the Threian infantry, previously fueled by fear and the devastating power of those enormous cannons, faltered. The orc casualties, once mounting with each desperate flight, began to lessen.
Sakh'arran at the very front of the orcish formation, raised a hand. The deep, guttural command for the horn of battle sliced through the chilling mountain air. A cacophony of horns, echoing the Horde Chief's order, reverberated across the jagged peaks. It was the signal. The Yohan First Horde, held back until this crucial moment, began its advance.
The horde's movement was not a chaotic rush, but a deliberate, chillingly efficient surge. It was the methodical advance of a predator, long biding its time, now unleashing its full, terrifying power.
