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((To those who were there but didn't see all these people around: Linah left them out for lag reasons and instead spawned only what monsters those Defenders/Guards didn't handle. As crazy as the fighting was, the IC scene was even more dramatic.))
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The entire contingent of Defenders were called into action; some 300 men. Additionally the full 200 members of the Guard were called for support on the walls.
The fear rose quickly that the activity in the western plains was a distraction so an emergency call up was made and the entire city sealed. When it became clear that trying to hold the western tower was suicidal, the Defenders fell back to the walls.
The sacrifice of the men at the western plains gate and tower was what kept this from being complete carnage. Many Defenders fell controling the gate as to not allow a flanking attack. Were it not for Lieutenant John Betran's now non-existant unit, the agents of Chessikhan would surely have won the day. They all fell holding the gate against overwhelming odds.
The bodies of Chessikhan's warriors are piled high in the plains and burned. The smell and smoke are sickly thick, but there are so many and the Defenders are so spent little else seemed appropriate.
The body of the demon and any articles it carried were completely consumed in the awesome display of lightning that followed it's fall. It is due to this many feared the demon had magiced itself away in the confusion.
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In all 17 Defenders were killed. 3 sergeants, 1 lieutenant, 12 privates and 1 brave staff member who felt obligated to try to help. Lieutenant John Betran and several others seem to feel they have served their time in this world and do not wish to return from their rest. Their loss will be deeply felt among their comrades, but they will be celebrated for their brave service and their great sacrifice.
A few of the others were raised from the dead as time and coin permits. The rest will be honored in burial rites held by their families.
The final count of civilian casualties in much less than initially feared. 13 dead and several severly wounded. Most all were tended to by priests from the Defender ranks, though the dead will likely remain so. The General regrets civilian casualties and wishes to know what steps could be taken in the future to prevent breaches of the wall system.
Several Defenders will point out the civilians were told of the coming fight, but ignored the warnings.
Everyone agrees that were it not for the presence of an unusual amount of visiting adventurers, the damage and casualty numbers would likely have been much worse.
