Local Time:7:42 AM<br/>Putting heels to the flanks of the horse, they raced for the Fortress. Even if it was empty, the Orcs had not siege equipment and once the gates were closed and the great bar put in place, it would take them time to breach it or try to get in. But the Orc War Band was not a few hours away, the lay of the land had made their distance deceptive. They were closing quite quickly on them and it looked to be a band of five hundred or more, way to many for their little band to take on. As the distance between them and the Fortress narrowed so did the distance between them and the Orcs. Some were running full out and others were riding wargs. It seemed they were going to be hard pressed to get into the Fortress and shut the gates.<br/><br/>But then the sound of horns filled the air. From the shadows of the mountain and the lower hills the sound came. Thorgan's head jerked up and he looked in that direction, his eyes wide. Over the hills they came riding hard, lances lowered. Four hundred on horse, charging, the Standard of Prince Thorgan flying high above them, straight for the War Band of Orcs.<br/><br/>But other horns sounded to the west, and there one could see the dust of an army moving towards them. The Orc Army had come. They were a distance off but they would be there soon. Thorgan looked at Allassiel, and nodded towards His own Personal Company of warriors. He was not about to let them fight with out him at their side. "Together?" he asked her. Then he turned to Timberlane, "Get them to the Fortress, we will be right behind you."<br/><br/>Again more horns sounded. This time from the Fortress itself. The gates opened and out marched what only could have been dwarfs with their lances and tower shields. Flagdon, raised his battle ax high and laughed. "Dwarfs of the Diamond Mountains!" he shoulted.<br/><br/>"Look on the walls." Lotharn Shouted. If I am not mistaken, those are Elven Bowmen."<br/><br/>"Elves of the Northern Forest." Timberlane shouted. "Hurry we can make it. The Dwarfs and Elves will cover us."