The Goblin King stepped forward, its towering presence casting a long shadow across the ranks. It raised its rune-etched great sword high, the blade catching the ambient glow of the chamber. With a guttural command, it directed the knights forward. The dozen armored figures advanced, their long spears gleaming with a spectral energy that seemed to hum with restrained violence. The mage variant followed suit, its shadowy frame surrounded by a swarm of summoned creatures. The bats and crows swirled around it like a living storm, their cries echoing faintly in the cavernous space.
"Good," I murmured, my eyes narrowing as I took in the unfolding formations. "But this is only the beginning."
"Defensive formation," I commanded, my voice sharp and unyielding.