Topaz glances down at her force, giving the order for the wounded knights and soldiers to rally. The ballistae reload, and the mages conjure up more flaming blasts.
"General Kahl. Brace the line."
There's a quiet grumble as a man, easily head and shoulders above the rest of the army, strides from the shadows. He carries a massive two-handed, double guard greatsword, lowering it into one hand as he takes a few strides, massive, heavy plating clattering before he leaps, landing with a dull thud beside and behind the knights and soldiers in the crater. He waves for them to form rank behind him as he approaches.