Three years ago, the pretender Porpaps led a force of Rhodok mercenaries against the Kingdom of Nords in an ambitious war of conquest. A crushing defeat in the field followed by several months of squatting in Ryibelet Castle brought a halt to that plan. Since then, however, the Rhodoks have learned many hard lessons, and King Harlot is determined to expand the Rhodok kingdom in any direction he can. In a daring move, King Harlot has sailed directly into the heart of Nordic territory and invested Curin Castle, taking advantage of the disarray of the Nordic fleet. If he succeeds, he will be have the ability to march on any kingdom in Calradia directly, testing Rhodok pike and shield against all foes. However, Jarl Birgitte has rallied the Nords and their allies, planning a two-pronged attack by land and sea to drive off the Rhodok invaders. The Rhodoks are now forced to abandon the siege lines to do battle with the Nords in the open field. If they succeed, they will have secured their ...