Chapter 14: Storming the Castle
Chapter 14: Storming the Castle Smoke billowed from the torn earth as Salty’s battered forces fell back to Blackridge Castle , its towering stone walls the last true defence before the heart of Virellia. The battle outside had left thousands dead. But the real slaughter… was just beginning. “Close the gates!” cried Sir Salty, his voice hoarse from shouting orders. “Archers! To the ramparts! They’re coming for our throats!” Thunder cracked , not from the sky but from below — as Ogre sappers detonated war-bombs under the outer wall. A corner turret fell in a roar of stone and flame. Salty coughed through the dust, armour blackened, cape torn, his great axe dripping green blood. The Orc Warlords , now within sight of the keep, howled their fury. On wolfback, Goblins charged like lightning , flinging fire pots and howling death songs. Behind them, the Chios Demons began their final incantations , swirling red and black magic twisting the skies above. 🏹 Archers Earn Their G...