The sound of a single metallic sword being unsheathed echoed through the lifeless halls of the castle which was once shrouded in sunlight rather than cold fog.

Your gaze lingered on your only faithful knight as he stepped towards the edge of the darkened forest that surrounded the stoney castle

He gave a final nod your way and it was impossible to refrain from rushing to stop him from doing the job so many of your past guards had failed to do so as war approached.