As Magnus plunged back into the battle, he continued his relentless slaughter of the beasts surging towards him. The battle raged, initially a chaotic melee between Magnus's forces and the monstrous horde. They had reached the midpoint of the conflict, and already half of the beasts lay slain, yet Magnus's side had suffered significant casualties as well.
Suddenly, a chorus of piercing shrieks ripped through the air, halting the battle in a chilling tableau. Every eye, including Magnus's, turned skyward. His heart plummeted as he recognized the thousands of birds circling overhead: Soulsinger Birds.