Gnashrakh was alarmed at the news but did not reveal his apprehension. By his command the council was dispersed and preparations were made to set out immediately. Southeast of the city. They were pursuing a swift course cutting directly between Alton and Ribeth, hoping to drive onward and break the siege of Minepool. All through the city the sound of trumpeting horns and mustering soldiers could be heard.
Battle cries rang shrill as the lieutenants of the horde struggled to organize their units.
Bickering and fighting was rampant among the chaos, but driven by a lust for battle the minions of the shattered bone soon began to organize and form in mass just outside the city gates. Before departing, last preparations were made while the Lord of the host surveyed his army and gave final instructions for the march. A final horn was blown and a silence swept over the host. From among the ranks of goblins and orcs strode the lord and his commanders. Drawing his sword he faced his army.