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The chaos seemed endless.

The roaring winds above, the screeching laughter of the harpies, and the relentless destruction crashing through the forest were an orchestra of calamity.

The horde—Ogres and Orcs alike—was caught in a storm of panic and fury, the ground trembling beneath them as trees shattered and fell like brittle bones.

Leaves swirled in violent spirals, whipped up by unseen currents, coating the ground like a carpet of decay.

Volk clenched his jaw as he surveyed the battlefield, his glowing red eyes flickering through the choking dust and debris.

His horde was faltering.

The once mighty Ogres, some already bruised and bloodied, were stumbling over toppled trunks and sinking into the disrupted earth.

The Orcs, whose confidence had been unshakable mere minutes ago, were now shouting and snarling in desperation, leaping and darting to avoid falling debris and piercing attacks from above.

"MOVE! KEEP MOVING!" Volk's voice thundered through the chaos like a war drum, a beacon of authority cutting through the growing fear.

But even as he barked orders, Volk knew the truth. This wasn't sustainable.

Above, the harpies soared through the darkened sky like malevolent wraiths, their wings slashing through the air as they unleashed their devastating wind magic.

Each gust was a blade—a merciless assault that could slice through flesh, tear apart armor, and leave deep wounds in the earth.
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FWOOSH.

SLASH.

The sound was incessant, an unending whistle of death as warriors fell to their knees, their bodies marred by wounds that sprayed blood like crimson mist.

"AAAGHHH!"

A nearby Orc stumbled, clutching his side where a deep gash had been carved. Another collapsed, his head whipping back from a sudden blow.

Volk watched as a third Orc, attempting to sprint forward, was snatched mid-air by an unseen force—his limbs flailing wildly before a shrill screech echoed above and his body was hurled back down, shattering against a stone with a sickening CRUNCH.

Volk growled, a deep, rumbling sound of frustration and fury.

He could feel the harpies mocking him—their screeches and laughter taunting his inability to strike back.

His forces were exposed.

Vulnerable.

And every second that passed saw their numbers thinning further.

The ground beneath Volk shuddered as another massive tree crashed down, exploding into splinters and broken bark that flew in every direction.

The wind carried the smaller shards, slashing at exposed skin and armor alike.

An Ogre beside him staggered as one of the larger fragments impaled his shoulder, sending the beast roaring in pain before dropping to one knee.

"VOLK! WHAT DO WE DO?!" an Orc captain shouted over the din, his voice hoarse and panicked as he shielded his face from the storm of debris.

Volk's eyes narrowed.

He felt the weight of their desperation, their fear clinging to him like a heavy chain. But beneath that, deep within, his fury burned.

It blazed—unrelenting, unstoppable, and ready to explode. He would not let this horde crumble beneath him. Not here. Not today.

"SHIELD UP! FORM LINES! DON'T STOP MOVING!" he roared, his voice booming with such power that even the harpies above seemed to hesitate for a moment.

"USE THE FALLEN TREES FOR COVER! ANYTHING! WE DO NOT BREAK! DO YOU HEAR ME? WE DO NOT BREAK!"

The Orcs and Ogres scrambled to obey, their movements frantic but fueled by his words.

They began clustering behind fallen trunks, using the shattered remains of the forest as makeshift barricades.

The wind magic still struck hard, FWOOSH! SLASH!, but now it met the resistance of solid wood, leaving long scars across the bark rather than slicing flesh.

Volk's eyes darted toward the treetops, trying to spot the harpies amid the swirling dust and leaves.

There had to be a way out of this.

Every instinct in him screamed to keep moving, to find shelter, to outmaneuver their airborne tormentors.

Staying here meant death—either by the harpies' attacks or by the forest collapsing around them.

Another gust of wind tore through the canopy, shattering branches like glass and sending sharp splinters raining down.

Volk snarled, covering his face with one thick arm as the debris sliced shallow wounds across his forearm. "DAMN THEM!"

An Ogre nearby, barely visible through the choking dust, bellowed as a falling branch crashed onto his back, driving him to the ground.

The beast struggled, shaking the massive limb off his shoulders before rising again, blood streaking his gray skin.

Volk growled, his patience fraying. His gaze flickered across the battlefield, searching, searching—there had to be something. A plan. An opening. A chance.

"LOOK FOR COVER! FIND A PATH OUT OF THIS PLACE!" he barked to his horde, his voice rising above the chaos.

The forest groaned as more trees splintered and fell, but Volk refused to give in to despair. He scanned the horizon, his glowing eyes cutting through the swirling dust and shadows.

The air was thick, suffocating, and every breath burned with the taste of dirt and blood.

He could hear his warriors shouting—orders, curses, cries of pain—as the harpies continued their relentless assault.

Suddenly, through the haze, Volk saw it.

A gap in the carnage.

A dark mouth carved into the earth, partially obscured by fallen trees and debris. It was a cave—hidden, unassuming, but unmistakably there.

The ground around it had been torn up, likely from the collapsing trees, revealing its entrance like a secret waiting to be discovered.

Volk's eyes narrowed, his mind snapping into focus.

"THERE!" he roared, pointing a clawed finger toward the cave. "TO THE CAVE! NOW! ALL OF YOU! MOVE! MOVE!"

The Orcs and Ogres hesitated for only a heartbeat before obeying.

They surged forward, scrambling over fallen trunks and shattered branches, ducking beneath the relentless slashes of wind.

Volk turned, his gaze snapping upward to where the harpies circled.

Their silhouettes cut across the swirling dust like dark wraiths.

He could feel their eyes on him, mocking, laughing—as if they believed they had him cornered.

But Volk grinned, his sharp teeth flashing in the dim light. "You'll regret this."

He turned and began running, his massive frame tearing through the battlefield as he led his horde toward the cave.

The sound of harpy screeches followed him—angry, frantic—as if they had sensed his intent.

The wind magic intensified, FWOOSH! SLASH!, but Volk did not falter.

The cave loomed ahead, dark and gaping, a promise of refuge. And a chance.

Volk's mind raced as he sprinted forward, his boots pounding against the earth. He needed a plan.

A way to strike back.

A way to turn the tide.

And as he dove into the shadowed mouth of the cave, he knew he would find it. One way or another.