Chapter 46: The Last Night

Night descended over Wethelnar, but the city remained awake. Crowds of people milled about the streets, carrying baskets overflowing with trinkets from their homes. Soldiers of Sword Flash held flickering candles to keep the dark roads lit. Soft murmurs passed along the people as they shuffled down the street, making their way to the palace.

The queen had ordered the population to evacuate and head for the inner city, where they would be safe from the Urtish assault. Meanwhile, all able-bodied men and women were camped behind the city wall, watching the plains in shifts. Food rations were being carted to the palace, where the queen was waiting to distribute them. And somewhere out in the plains, the Urts marched ever closer.