The Mayor took the lead as the group of experts flew eastward toward the Gnomes' camp.
Grey glanced at the bunny that was in Elder Voss's hand throughout the flight. He couldn't help but wonder why she seemed to like it.
The human force continued flying forward in disciplined silence, the forest below growing denser as they neared enemy territory.
….
A few minutes later the two armies met in the sky above the vast forest.
The human side numbered fewer than one hundred and fifty. Across from them, the Gnomes had brought their full force, thousands of figures filling the air in a dark, spreading mass. The Gnomes showed no concern over the small number of humans. They had flown out in full strength the moment they sensed the approaching force, determined not to allow the enemy anywhere near their camp.
On the human side, Mayor Aldric raised a hand and ordered the group to halt. They waited in formation as the Gnome army closed the remaining distance.
