CHAINWOLVES (12 Total)
Tier 3 Enhanced (Pack). Bond: Anchored (Fallen Soldiers' Chainmail). Severin's temporary wolves remade permanent through fallen soldiers' chainmail and human cognitive patterns. Intelligent, armored, coordinated. They chose to serve.
ATTRIBUTES (Average):
? MIGHT 12 (larger, stronger than natural wolves)
? GRACE 15 (wolf agility + tactical positioning)
? FORCE 10 (chainmail's protective magic integrated)
? WILL 7 (elevated minds, can question orders)
? HUNGER 9 (compelled through Harry's fragment)
? PRESENCE 11 (pack coordination, leadership capability)
Traits:
? Integrated Armor — Chainmail fused to body, flexible as skin. Covers vital areas (neck, chest, flanks). Cannot be removed. Provides protection without restricting movement.
? Elevated Intelligence — Near-human tactical thinking from consumed cognitive patterns (the fourteen's templates). Understands complex commands, intent, context, why things are asked, not just what.
? Pack Tactics — Coordinates without orders. Splits into teams (flankers, frontal pressure, rear surprise). Adapts mid-combat. Each wolf understands its role and teammates' positions.
? Soldier's Memory — Each carries the tactical knowledge of the soldier whose chainmail it wears. Corvin's patience, Petra's steadiness, Mikael's courage under fear, etc.
? Semi-Autonomous — Can execute missions with minimal direction. Makes battlefield decisions. Questions orders that seem wrong (but will obey if insisted).
Physical Form:
? Size: Shoulder-height to man's chest (larger than natural wolves)
? Armor: Chainmail covering neck, chest, flanks (flows with movement)
? Eyes: Yellow-green (Harry's fragment color, but stable and bright)
? Build: Powerful, coordinated, moves with military precision
Named Chainwolves (with armor sources):
1. Corvin (Lead) — Patient, methodical, decisive. First Chainwolf. Directs pack with glances and low growls.
2. Petra — Held left flank, never broke. Steadfast, reliable.
3. Mikael — Young, scared, stood anyway. Courage through fear.
4. Darrin — Veteran, taught knot-tying. Practical, problem-solver.
5. Senna — Archer-turned-regular. Adaptable, resourceful.
6. Jorick — Died shielding wounded Enhanced. Protective instinct.
7. Tessa — Laughed before battles, cried after. Emotional awareness.
8. Varyn — Wrote unsent letters home. Thoughtful, contemplative.
9. Kael — First to volunteer, last to retreat. Brave, dutiful.
10. Rhys — Saved three, couldn't save himself. Self-sacrificing.
11. Moren — Sang badly, fought well. Morale, persistence.
12. Lira — Wanted home, stood until she couldn't. Endurance.
Handler: Bruno (primary) + 2 assistants (minimal handling needed)
Bond Notes: Harry's fragment claimed them from Severin's taint. Yara rebuilt them using Gem's knowledge of permanence. Chainmail anchors gave them soldier's tactical experience. Cognitive templates from the fourteen gave them human-level intelligence. They choose to fight. Not forced.
Uses:
? Coordinated pack assaults
? Flanking maneuvers
? Scout harassment
? Defensive formations
? Complex tactical operations requiring adaptation
Cost: Twelve soldiers died at Pale Stone. Their chainmail became these wolves' minds and armor. The fallen still serve—through beasts that remember duty but not the faces of those who fell.
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BEAR-KNIGHT (LEFT) — The Methodical
Tier 4 Enhanced. Bond: Anchored (Garrett's Greatsword + Helm + Plate). Bonded to Yara (Personal Guard). The first Bear-Knight. Largest adult bear, the one that chose Yara during reshaping. Now her left-side guardian, patient and decisive.
ATTRIBUTES:
? MIGHT 18 (twelve feet tall, blade-arm devastating)
? GRACE 11 (surprisingly mobile for size)
? FORCE 14 (Garrett's discipline channeled through blade)
? WILL 8 (chose Yara, understood transformation)
? HUNGER 10 (compelled but content in role)
? PRESENCE 15 (noble bearing, knightly demeanor)
Traits:
? Blade-Arm (Right) — Greatsword integrated into right forelimb. Retractable—extends 3 feet as sword-edge when needed. Contains Garrett's combat instinct, methodical nature, patience.
? Fused Helm — Great helm integrated into skull. Cannot be removed. Protects head completely while leaving eyes and muzzle clear. Marked with dents from Garrett's battles.
? Integrated Plate — Chest plate fused to body, moves naturally. Protects heart and lungs without restricting range.
? Garrett's Discipline — Waits for right moment. Never rushes. Strikes once, decisively. Calculates before acting.
? Guardian's Oath — Positioned at Yara's left shoulder. Chosen bond, not forced. Protects her as its person, not just its commander.
Physical Form:
? Size: 12 feet tall on hind legs, 9 feet at shoulder on all fours
? Armor: Full helm, chest plate, blade replacing right forearm
? Eyes: Silver-bright, calculating, patient
? Bearing: Knightly, terrifying but noble
Bond Notes: This bear approached Yara first after being freed from Severin's taint. It chose her then. It chose her during transformation. It positions itself at her left side as her guardian. The bond is personal. Harry holds it through fragment, but it serves Yara by choice.
Uses:
? Personal protection (Yara's left side)
? Decisive strikes (waits for opening, then ends it)
? Defensive anchor (holds position)
? Noble presence (inspires through bearing)
Cost: Garrett died at Pale Stone protecting the line. His greatsword, his helm, his discipline—all poured into a bear that now guards the woman who took his city. The bear carries his methodical nature but not his humanity. It's knightly without being human.
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BEAR-KNIGHT (RIGHT) — The Aggressive
Tier 4 Enhanced. Bond: Anchored (Mira's Halberd + Spiked Helm + Plate). Bonded to Yara (Personal Guard). The aggressive bear, the one that killed two of Severin's wolves without hesitation. Now Yara's right-side guardian, proactive and eliminating.
ATTRIBUTES:
? MIGHT 17 (slightly smaller than Left, faster)
? GRACE 13 (mobility prioritized)
? FORCE 13 (Mira's aggressive style channeled)
? WILL 7 (chose transformation, accepts role)
? HUNGER 11 (aggressive instinct feeds compulsion)
? PRESENCE 14 (intimidating, proactive protector)
Traits:
? Halberd-Arm (Left) — Halberd integrated into left forelimb. Can hook, pull, strike from distance. Contains Mira's aggressive defender style—eliminate threats before they reach the protected.
? Spiked Helm — Offensive and defensive. Intimidating appearance. Can headbutt effectively—spikes turn head into weapon.
? Proactive Protection — Attacks threats early. Doesn't wait for danger to arrive—eliminates it preemptively. Always scanning for next threat.
? Mobile Fighter — Lighter armor than Left. Prioritizes movement. Can close distance quickly, retreat if needed.
? Right Guard Position — Balances Left's patience with aggression. Together they form complete defense—one waits, one acts.
Physical Form:
? Size: 11 feet tall on hind legs
? Armor: Spiked helm, chest plate, halberd replacing left forearm
? Eyes: Silver-bright, focused, constantly scanning
? Bearing: Aggressive, ready to attack
Bond Notes: This bear killed without hesitation when reclaiming Severin's beasts. That aggression channeled into protection. Mira (the Enhanced who died) was a proactive defender—her style lives in the bear. Positioned at Yara's right side, attacking threats before they materialize.
Uses:
? Personal protection (Yara's right side)
? Proactive elimination (kills threats early)
? Distance control (halberd reach)
? Intimidation (aggressive presence)
Cost: Mira died protecting others. Her halberd, her aggressive defense, her proactive nature—all poured into a bear that eliminates threats before they touch Yara. The bear inherited her instinct but not her reason. It kills preemptively because that's what it was taught.
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BEAR-KNIGHT (REAR) — The Tactical
Tier 4 Enhanced. Bond: Anchored (Kael's Dual Short-Swords + Open Helm + Minimal Plate). Bonded to Yara (Personal Guard). The smallest of the three guard bears, but fastest and most aware. The one that noticed Marcus approaching first. Now Yara's rear guardian, watching what she can't.
ATTRIBUTES:
? MIGHT 15 (smallest of three, still devastating)
? GRACE 15 (speed and awareness prioritized)
? FORCE 12 (Kael's tactical coordination)
? WILL 8 (high awareness means understanding)
? HUNGER 9 (satisfied by purpose)
? PRESENCE 13 (quiet competence)
Traits:
? Dual Blade-Arms — Both forelimbs became blades. Shorter, faster, coordinated. Can fight ambidextrously. Covers teammates' blind spots.
? Open Helm — Maximum visibility. Better awareness than protection. Sees everything. Eyes constantly moving, calculating.
? Tactical Coordination — Kael's style: coordinate, cover, watch for threats others miss. Strategic fighter. Understands team dynamics.
? Rear Position — Behind and slightly to side. Can see both Yara and what she can't. Completes the triangle with Left and Right.
? Hyper-Awareness — Always calculating. Notices details. Catches threats before they develop. Processes battlefield information constantly.
Physical Form:
? Size: 10 feet tall on hind legs (smallest guard bear)
? Armor: Open helm, minimal chest plate, dual blades replacing forearms
? Eyes: Silver-bright, constantly moving, aware
? Bearing: Watchful, calculating, quiet
Bond Notes: This bear was vigilant before transformation—noticed everything. Kael's tactical thinking amplified that natural awareness. Positioned behind Yara because it sees both her and threats approaching. The triangle is complete: Left waits, Right attacks, Rear watches.
Uses:
? Personal protection (Yara's rear/blind spots)
? Tactical coordination (reads battlefield)
? Blind spot coverage (watches what others miss)
? Strategic warning (catches threats early)
Cost: Kael died protecting teammates, covering blind spots until the end. His dual swords, his tactical awareness, his coordination—all poured into a bear that watches everything. The bear has his strategic mind but not his humanity. It calculates constantly because that's what it was built for.
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THE THREE (Collective Summary)
Yara's Personal Guard - Bonded Trio
These three Bear-Knights form a complete defensive system around Yara:
? Left (Methodical): Patient, decisive, waits for perfect strike
? Right (Aggressive): Proactive, eliminates threats early
? Rear (Tactical): Aware, coordinates, watches blind spots
They chose her. Not as commander—as their person. They position themselves without orders. They understand her needs without explanation. They're hers.
Marcus said: "They're yours. Really yours. Like Sam. Like Harry."
Yara touched each helm: "You don't have names yet. Names are earned. Through action. Through choice. When you've stood with me long enough that I know what to call you, I'll give you names. Until then, you're mine. My Three."
Three low rumbles. Agreement. Acceptance. Bond.
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BEAR-KNIGHT (SIEGE RAM FOUR)
Tier 4 Enhanced. Bond: Anchored (Battering Ram + Heavy Helm + Heavy Plate). Built for impact. Living siege engine. Point it at a wall, the wall loses.
ATTRIBUTES:
? MIGHT 20 (largest bear, devastating momentum)
? GRACE 8 (slow but unstoppable)
? FORCE 11 (ram's breaking power)
? WILL 6 (purpose-built, simple role)
? HUNGER 8 (satisfied by destruction)
? PRESENCE 12 (terrifying to face)
Traits:
? Integrated Ram — Battering ram fused into chest/sternum. Reinforced bone structure. Built for repeated impacts without damage to self.
? Full-Face Helm — Reinforced for impacts. Can charge headfirst through obstacles.
? Heavy Armor — Maximum protection. Can take punishment. Designed to absorb counterattacks while breaching.
? Wall-Breaker — Charges through wooden gates, weakens stone walls. Creates openings for assault forces.
? Momentum Fighter — Slow to start, devastating once moving. Cannot stop easily—uses that as weapon.
Physical Form:
? Size: 13+ feet tall (largest bear)
? Armor: Full-face helm, heavy plate, integrated ram in chest
? Eyes: Silver-bright but focused on single purpose
? Build: Massive, unstoppable, siege engine
Uses:
? Breach fortifications
? Break gates
? Create assault openings
? Absorb defensive fire
? Psychological impact (wall-walking death)
Cost: Purpose-built for destruction. Intelligent enough to aim itself, not intelligent enough to question. It breaks what it's pointed at. That's all it needs to know.
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BEAR-KNIGHT (SIEGE RAM FIVE)
Tier 4 Enhanced. Bond: Anchored (Spiked Pauldrons + Ram-Helm + Heavy Plate). Slightly more mobile than Ram Four. Built to break formations instead of walls.
ATTRIBUTES:
? MIGHT 19 (massive but mobile)
? GRACE 9 (faster than Four)
? FORCE 11 (ram and spikes)
? WILL 6 (purpose-built)
? HUNGER 8 (destruction satisfies)
? PRESENCE 12 (formation-breaker)
Traits:
? Spiked Pauldrons — Shoulder armor with offensive spikes. Turns shoulders into weapons. Can slam into formations, spikes penetrating shields.
? Ram-Helm — Reinforced for headbutting. Can charge into shield walls, breaking cohesion.
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? Heavy Armor — Slightly less than Four. More mobile while still protected.
? Formation Breaker — Charges into defensive lines. Scatters defenders. Creates chaos for others to exploit.
? Mobile Ram — Can reposition faster than Four. Hits multiple targets in single assault.
Physical Form:
? Size: 12 feet tall
? Armor: Spiked pauldrons, ram-helm, heavy plate
? Eyes: Silver-bright, targeting formations
? Build: Massive, mobile, disruptive
Uses:
? Break shield walls
? Scatter formations
? Create chaos in defensive lines
? Secondary wall-breaching
? Mobile disruption
Cost: Like Ram Four—purpose-built for breaking things. Formations instead of walls, but same principle. It charges what it's aimed at. That's the role it chose.
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BEAR-SCOUTS (2 Younger Bears)
Tier 3 Enhanced. Bond: Anchored (Short Blades + Light Armor). Built for speed. Reconnaissance. Fast response. Hit-and-run. The youngest bears, now the fastest.
ATTRIBUTES (Average):
? MIGHT 13 (powerful but smaller/younger)
? GRACE 16 (speed prioritized)
? FORCE 9 (light blades integrated)
? WILL 7 (young, adaptable, learning)
? HUNGER 8 (eager to prove worth)
? PRESENCE 10 (quick, energetic)
Traits:
? Forearm Blades — Retractable short blades integrated into forearms (not replacing limbs). Can run on all fours at full speed. When reared up, blades extend.
? Leather Reinforcement — Not full plate. Preserves speed and agility. Protection without weight.
? Light Helm — Minimal protection, maximum mobility.
? Scout Speed — Fastest of all Bear-Knights. Can cover ground quickly, report back, re-engage.
? Hit-and-Run — Strike fast, disengage, reposition. Not built for prolonged combat—built for mobility.
Physical Form:
? Size: 8-9 feet tall (younger, smaller)
? Armor: Light leather, light helm, retractable forearm blades
? Eyes: Silver-bright, alert, quick
? Build: Athletic, fast, energetic
Uses:
? Reconnaissance
? Fast response to threats
? Flanking support
? Harassing enemy scouts
? Rapid battlefield communication (can run messages)
Cost: They're young. They chose this transformation. They're fast, effective, useful. But they're still learning. Still proving themselves. Still young bears carrying adult responsibilities.
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SIEGE-ELK (6 Total)
Tier 4 Enhanced (Platform). Bond: Anchored (Plate Armor + Ballista Components + Bladed Antlers). Mobile siege engines. Living artillery platforms. Intelligent enough to position themselves tactically while soldiers fire from their backs.
ATTRIBUTES (Average):
? MIGHT 17 (carry tons without fatigue)
? GRACE 10 (mobile despite weight)
? FORCE 12 (integrated siege equipment)
? WILL 7 (elevated tactical thinking)
? HUNGER 8 (satisfied by purpose)
? PRESENCE 13 (impressive, commanding battlefield presence)
Traits:
? Full-Body Plate — Entire body armored. Flexible joints allow movement despite coverage. Can run while fully equipped.
? Flat Platform Back — Can mount 2-3 soldiers OR light ballista. Stable enough for soldiers to fire while moving.
? Weapon-Mount Antlers — Antlers modified with blades, spikes, grappling hooks. Can function as battering rams when needed.
? Reinforced Legs — Pillars capable of bearing tons. Can carry soldiers, equipment, ammunition without slowing significantly.
? Tactical Positioning — Understands siege tactics from consumed patterns. Chooses optimal firing positions. Adapts to battlefield changes.
? Mobile Artillery — Can reposition quickly between volleys. Provides covering fire while advancing. Unprecedented mobility for siege weapons.
Physical Form:
? Size: 12 feet at shoulder (massive)
? Armor: Full-body plate, flexible joints
? Platform: Flat stable surface on back
? Antlers: Blade-mounted, multi-purpose
? Build: Pillared legs, mobile fortress
Handler System:
? One tactical commander per elk
? Commander coordinates troops on platform
? Elk handles positioning itself (semi-autonomous)
? Commander provides strategic direction, elk makes tactical decisions
Bond Notes: Harry held each one for full day during transformation (exhausting even for him). Massive amount of metal—covering entire body, creating stable platform. The Gem taught stability, endurance, positioning, siege tactics. They understand what they carry and compensate automatically.
Uses:
? Mobile artillery (ballista-mounted)
? Troop carriers (3 soldiers can fire from back)
? Wall-breakers (antlers as rams)
? Tactical positioning (chooses optimal angles)
? Covering fire during advances
? Rapid redeployment between firing positions
Cost: Six elk transformed over six days. Harry had to rest between them—even his dragon-beast body has limits. They're semi-autonomous, which means they can decide tactics. Marcus asked: "What if they decide this is a bad idea?" One looked at him, snorted (almost amused), returned to exercise. They chose. For now.
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NIGHTMARES (2 Fire-Horses)
Tier 4 Enhanced. Bond: Anchored (Fire Diamonds - Unstable). Not horses anymore. Living flame shaped like horses. Aggressive, barely controlled, wanting to burn everything. Psychological weapons.
ATTRIBUTES (Average):
? MIGHT 14 (flame-enhanced strength)
? GRACE 17 (flame-propelled speed)
? FORCE 15 (fire diamond power)
? WILL 4 ↓ (fire made them wild, alien)
? HUNGER 14 (wants to burn constantly)
? PRESENCE 16 (terrifying, psychological impact)
Traits:
? Living Fire — Mane and tail are actual flame. Burns but doesn't consume the Nightmare itself. Ignites anything it touches.
? Burning Hooves — Leave scorched earth. Ignite what they strike. Can set fires simply by running through areas.
? Ember Eyes — Red-orange glow. Hungry. Not submission, not recognition—just desire to burn.
? Flame-Propelled — Speed enhanced by fire. Faster than normal horses. Fire seems to push them forward.
? Smoke and Spark — Breathe smoke, exhale sparks. Constant fire danger around them.
? Aggressive Temperament — Fire made them wild. Barely controlled even through Harry's fragment. Want to fight, want to burn, want to consume.
? Alien Intelligence — Present but wrong. Fire gave them hunger and cunning instead of understanding. They think in burning.
Physical Form:
? Size: Large warhorses
? Mane/Tail: Living flame (doesn't consume them)
? Hooves: Burning (scorches ground)
? Eyes: Ember-bright (red-orange, hungry)
? Aura: Heat, smoke, constant fire danger
Handler System:
? Two very brave volunteers (survived explosions, decided regular danger boring)
? Fireproof gear (alchemically treated leather)
? Thick gloves, reinforced reins
? Keep on short leash until battle
? Feed them movement (let them run daily or they'll burn through boredom)
Bond Notes: Harry holds them through fragment—barely. The fire diamonds didn't liquefy like metal or unravel like shadow. They intensified. Pure fire. Pure want. The transformation was violent. Horses screamed—not pain, rage. The fire wasn't hurting them, it was changing them into something that wanted to burn.
Uses:
? Psychological warfare (terror weapons)
? Cavalry charges (devastating impact)
? Setting fires during assaults
? Breaking morale (enemy sees them, often breaks)
? Chaos creation (everything they touch ignites)
Cost: They serve because burning for Yara means burning more things. Not loyalty—arrangement. Harry controls them through fragment, but they're wild. Handlers keep them on short leash. In battle: "Point them at the enemy and let them burn." They want to. They understand. They're eager.
Yara pushed boundaries with these. Fire diamonds instead of metal. Risky. Could have killed both horses, wasted irreplaceable gems. But it worked. She got weapons that want to destroy. That's useful. That's also terrifying.
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SHADOW SCOUTS (8 Total)
Tier 2 Enhanced (Intelligence). Bond: Anchored (Cloak of Concealment) + Connected to Weaver. Four ravens, two foxes, two cats. Enhanced for infiltration and spying. Nearly invisible. Connected to Weaver's network. Going to White City days before army arrives.
ATTRIBUTES (Average):
? MIGHT 2-4 (small animals)
? GRACE 16-18 (silent, fluid movement)
? FORCE 8 (shadow magic integrated)
? WILL 6 (elevated minds, chose bond)
? HUNGER 7 (eager to work, spy-craft purpose)
? PRESENCE 4 (deliberately unnoticeable)
Common Traits (All 8):
? Near-Invisible — Shadow magic makes them overlooked. Not invisible—just not noticed. Blend into environment. Hard to focus on.
? Silent Movement — No sound when moving. Wing beats, paw steps, all soundless.
? Elevated Intelligence — Understand spy-craft, concealment, patience, reporting. Know when to watch, when to flee, what matters.
? Weaver Connection — Wheat-colored yarn (from Weaver's transformation) looped around necks, sank into shadow. Real-time connection to Weaver. She hears what they see.
? Chosen Bond — Wild-caught but offered choice. Weaver's Small Voices lured with food and patience. All chose to accept transformation.
RAVENS (4): Additional Traits:
? Shadow Feathers — Not black—absence of light. Hard to see even when looking directly at them.
? Silent Flight — No wing-sound. Can fly directly over targets unnoticed.
? Sharp Vision — See in near-darkness. Can count guards from rooftops, read documents through windows.
? Aerial Advantage — Access to areas cats and foxes can't reach. Rooftop intelligence.
FOXES (2): Additional Traits:
? Smoke-Fur — Shimmers like smoke, like dusk. Hard to focus on even when stationary.
? Soundless Paws — Make no noise on any surface.
? Dampened Scent — Harder to track by smell. Dogs struggle to find them.
? Infiltration Cunning — Understand buildings, gaps, how to slip through security.
CATS (2): Additional Traits:
? Phase-Step — Move and aren't quite there. Presence felt but hard to pin down.
? Impossible Squeeze — Can slip through spaces too small for normal cats.
? Perfect Balance — Can walk anywhere without sound. Narrow ledges, loose tiles, precarious positions.
? Building Sense — Understand structures, tight spaces, hidden paths through architecture.
Handler/Connection: Weaver (primary). Connected through yarn that sank into their shadow-magic. She hears their perspectives added to her existing 21 Small Voices. Now managing 29 total.
Weaver's Experience: "I hear them. Eight new voices. Quiet ones. Watching ones... They're already moving. Thinking. One raven just flew to the window. One cat is under my chair. They choose where to go."
Bond Notes: Delicate transformation. Small animals are fragile. Yara divided Cloak of Concealment eight ways—each portion carrying fraction of shadow-magic. Harry held each one gently (fragment control but careful). Transformations were subtle—darkness integrated into them rather than overwhelming them.
Uses:
? Infiltration (White City, days before army)
? Real-time intelligence (through Weaver)
? Document reading (ravens through windows)
? Guard counting, patrol timing
? Hidden passage location
? Advance warning of traps, preparations
? Spying that doesn't look like spying (just animals)
Testing Results: Sent on test mission: "Scout north road. Report what you see."
Two minutes later, Weaver reported: "Raven sees three travelers. Two carts. One injured horse. Fox smells bread from northern bakery... Cat found open window in merchant quarter. Other raven counting guard patrols—four visible from rooftop."
Perfect. Real-time intelligence through Weaver. Will deploy to White City days before army. Yara will ask Weaver questions. Weaver will answer with what Shadow Scouts see.
Cost: Cloak of Concealment divided eight ways. Irreplaceable magic item unmade for spy network. But the intelligence they'll provide might save hundreds of lives. Or cost them—if Shadow Scouts are caught, White City learns Yara's coming and has time to prepare. Risk and reward calculated.
They're eager. Hungry to work. Like everything Yara makes. But choosing it anyway.
Weaver now manages 29 voices (21 original Small Voices + 8 Shadow Scouts). Her hands knit faster. "It's getting louder. But I can hold it. I can keep them."
For how long? Unknown. But for now, Yara has eyes in White City before she arrives.
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FINAL ENHANCED BEAST COUNT:
Heavy Assault: 19 total
? 12 Chainwolves (pack tactics, intelligent, armored)
? 5 Bear-Knights (3 guard Yara personally, 2 siege rams)
? 2 Bear-Scouts (fast, reconnaissance)
Siege Equipment: 6 total
? 6 Siege-Elk (mobile artillery, platforms, battering)
Cavalry: 2 total
? 2 Nightmares (psychological weapons, fire-horses, barely controlled)
Intelligence: 8 total
? 8 Shadow Scouts (infiltration, connected to Weaver, deploying to White City)
Support:
? 6 oxen (hauling, not enhanced, regular beasts of burden)
TOTAL ENHANCED BEASTS: 35 (not counting oxen)
Total Army Size: ~245 combat effective
? 120 regulars
? 45 Enhanced soldiers
? 12 Iron Defenders
? 35 Enhanced beasts
? 25 beast handlers/riders
? Core: Sam, Harry, Thing One, Thing Two, Three Bear-Knights
One week until march on White City. Shadow Scouts deploy ahead. The ledger is being written.
