And as Grim was revealing his plans for power with the Arcane Nexus, Lord Kall, was looking for his hidden Plan to unfold.

The war against Therodos had been a tremendemous success with rather light losses and with every single objective captured. The Shattered Throne had just fallen to the might of Helheim’s army and the enemy hadn’t tried a last stand to save it. Yet. He was still building his forces for a battle he hoped decisive but, according to the plan, it was already almost too late and even if that battle ever happened, would change nothing to the course of History …

So, as began the last winter of the Ascension war, Lord Kall and his faithful leaders checked one last time for every part of the Plan.

The whole of the 5 crucial Bishops fishes had been invoked and 2 of them were already on their way to the throne they were tasked to claim.

Every magical item required had been crafted, mostly in the Banefire forge but not only as the time limit was becoming tighter and tighter … Were they Cauldrons of the elven halls to hide the troops from the eyes of the enemy, Shademail Haubergeons to sneak leaders into enemy territory, both Shambler Skin Armors and Amulets of the fish to allow the Bishops to breath out of water, Flying carpets to safely move the sluggish bishops to their expected places, Gate Cleavers to destroy enemy fortifications and add some firepower in battle, numerous Vine Shields to transform Vanjarls into self-sufficient small armies, and many other minor items to improve survivability of everyone involved.

The armies were ready too, be they Valkyries , Pegasus riders , Jotun wolves , Enchanters , Wraith Lords  and again several Vanjarls , Dis and Hangadrotts  … tremendous efforts had been put to gather these forces and it was now time to move them into their final position …

Also, last but not least, none of Helheim’s enemies seemed to be conscious of what was about to happen. Everything was ready, every light was green, it was time. “Let’s go for it guys, it’s now or never” !