Aricia was busy as they arrived. The defensive lines were carrying wooden stakes to plant in the ground, as well as a hurry to build even more rock fences. In the town itself, Gilda could see earth-griffins joining together to lift many different things up the town wall. She recognized the ballista, the newer quick-load versions, being secured on top of the battlement, and familiar-looking metallic spheres on the towers. At the back of those, she saw catapults being assembled, and large stones serving as its ammunition gathered together. 