The last Infernal collapsed under the combined attacks of the many Elf Rangers and Mages, shattering into countless fragments of stone. The Frost Rangers shifted their targets.
The 500 Orc Wolf Riders had already suffered heavy casualties under the combined assault of the elven and human soldiers. The arrival of the Frostwolf Rangers only hastened their deaths. Before long, all 500 Orc Wolf Riders had been killed.
"Rangers, enter the camp immediately and take the archery platforms! Infantry, follow them and guard the gates and other vulnerable positions! Mages next, cavalry last!" Sylvanas ordered a retreat into the camp.
After the Alliance troops withdrew into the military camp in good order, the Elf Mages quickly stopped channeling Blizzard and retreated inside as well. The human cavalry entered last. As soon as they were all inside, the gate of the Alliance's left-flank camp slammed shut again.
With the Elf Mages' Blizzard no longer blocking their path, the Orc Infantry and Wolf Riders surged toward the Alliance camp like a tide.
"Mages, drink mana potions and be ready to support the fighting at any moment!" Sylvanas shouted. "Rangers, drink mana potions and focus your magic attacks on spellcasters and any demons the Warlocks may summon!"
This time, the ferocity of the Orcs' assault had far exceeded Sylvanas's expectations.
After nightfall, Alleria arrived at the Bloodhawk Burning Legion's quarters with ten Frostwolf Ranger Bodyguards carrying lit torches. The inner gate to the quarters was still closed. More than a dozen dead Orcs lay outside it. Five or six logs, as thick as buckets and three or four meters long, lay scattered across the ground. A dozen or so Worgs lay nearby as well, most of them already dead.
Not a sound came from beyond the gate, a stark contrast to the ceaseless