The Crown of Chaos
Chapter 187

Battle of Arabel (Part One)

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The plains outside Arabel were the ideal battlefield for a decisive engagement, favored by both sides. Wide stretches of open, level ground surrounded the city. The human coalition liked this terrain: they would not have to tangle with the Orks in the forest, the heavy cavalry Milmantle Rhaur had painstakingly prepared would have room to charge, and the wizards could cast spells on a large scale.

Tugin liked this terrain just as much. Open ground meant the Gorthor riders blessed by the Ork god Bahgtru could gallop freely, while the Troll battalions, giant legions, and towering Ogre legions would not be hampered by difficult terrain.

Thus, the two commanders, Lady Laeral and Khan Tugin, tacitly agreed on the open ground outside the city, where they arrayed their forces and prepared for battle.

On the human coalition's side, Lady Laeral deployed her army as follows:

She placed her three thousand elite personal troops on the left wing, with the Falcon Legion and Phoenix Legion under her direct command positioned toward its rear. This would help them avoid the Orks' fiercest surprise assaults. The War Wizard Corps led by the young lady stood under the Phoenix Legion's protection. Charlotte's War Wizards were ready for battle.

On the far left stood five hundred heavy cavalry. Purple Dragon Knights from Aaron's cohort, including Havrel, the Minister of Shipping's son, and Norrington, whose entire family had been killed by Orks, were among them, ready to charge at any moment.

Three thousand others, including Aaron, Eleanor, Reynard, Disma, Samir, and even the Bane Godspawn, were assigned to the right wing. This wing consisted of numerous religious forces, troops belonging to other

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