Chapter 31 & 32 Summary

In chapter 31, Palance finally dies from the stab wound from Stenmin. The attack on Tyrsis begins with the vast army advancing and pushing their ramps to aid in scaling the bluff. Three of the five ramps avoid the concealed pits so they have to be burned by the defenders. The fire makes a lot of smoke so Balinor has Janus open the gates and a mounted regiment goes out to attack the right flank of the enemies while foot soldiers attack the front. Leah says it looks like Acton may be pushing the Northlanders back. Balinor says it is too early to tell and as the battle continues the fighting is more vicious. When Acton is killed in the final fight that night, it is a great loss for the Border Legion.

Meanwhile, the Trolls are taking Creel, Keltset and Shea to the...