Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-19164168-20170817084409/@comment-17114085-20170915010045

(@Pac: 205 mph is rather average speed for a modern crossbow, the current fastest crossbow shoots at around 337 mph. So 205 mph isn't that crazy for a Dwarven Ballista's powerful built-in crossbow.)

The older elf turned to the archer. "The betrayed know these tunnels better than anyone, they can cut us off and trap us if we allow them to follow."

Erich looked at the line of Stormcloaks. "You can't mean to hold them off all by yourself, you're severely outnumbered."

"That hardly matters, lad. One Nord is worth a hundred of these weak elves." Ralof stated. "You just worry about getting the High Queen to safety, we'll handle the enemy." He addressed his men. "We still need to repay them for the Bloody Night, right men?!"

"Aye!" They shouted in agreement.

"Shieldwall!" Ralof ordered when he saw the incoming wave of enemies, led by the dragon that flew overhead.

The Nords formed up next to one another.

"Nothing is getting past us, my Queen. You can count on us." Ralof stated, holding his shield out in the formation.

Ursine nodded. "Say hello to my father for me, Ralof."

"High King Ulfric and I will be waiting for you in the Hall of Valor, my Queen, but today is not the day you join us there." Ralof told her.

The pale elf turned to two of his men. "Serenarth, Lilyarel, stay with the Nords. Make sure they hold out as long as possible."

"Yes, Arch-Paladin." Serenarth said. He and Lilyarel headed to the shieldwall formation.

Rigmor headed to the exit first, followed by Erich and Ursine. The Arch-Paladin and his remaining men headed after them.

Ursine gave the Stormblade one final look before heading into the tunnel. She saw a smile on the old general's face.

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Edwin and Albah could see the group heading for their exit and they would soon lose their chance to escape as well, because of the swarm of hostiles incoming.

Though a white wolf came up to them and barked, wanting to get them to follow him as he headed off into one of the tunnels.