The column crossed the Meren river at the ford that the Horde had fought for and won, the water parting around seven thousand warriors and fifty-seven Rhakaddons and four hundred and sixty wargs and the catapults and ballistae and supply wagons that the campaign required, the crossing taking four hours and producing the specific visual that Khao'khen had designed the crossing to produce: an army moving north in the organized formation that communicated intent rather than retreat.
Aldrath's scouts reported the crossing within the hour.
The Lord-Commander received the report at his command tent and sat with it for three minutes before calling for Snowe.
"He is moving north," Aldrath said.
"Toward the capital."
"Through us."
