Alaric's men took their positions as bows were raised in unison and arrows were released in heavy volleys, cutting through the storm as they advanced on horseback and striking down Vaelor soldiers before they could properly close distance, while Vaelor answered with their own arrows tearing back through the air in retaliation.
Alaric did not slow his charge as he deflected incoming attacks with sharp, controlled movements of his sword and his men followed his lead, weaving through the storm of arrows with trained precision.
At the front lines, the commander ordered the sling weapons forward and the massive stones were hauled into position with strain and effort before being launched across the battlefield, crashing down into Vaelor ranks with crushing force and scattering bodies beneath the impact as more projectiles followed without pause.
