Thankfully Veynar warriors had strong nerves and good discipline, so the sudden, brutal strike from the rear didn't turn into an immediate, chaotic free-for-all.
Seeing this, after that first devastating thrust that claimed the lives of the unsuspecting elders, the Zharun warriors had halted their advance, pulling their blood-stained spear blades back into a defensive line.
They didn't push forward into a blind rush; instead, they stood side-by-side, their faces twisting into mocking grins as they formed a solid wall of spears and blades.
Taking advantage of that brief, terrifying pause, the surviving Veynar warriors reacted with the speed of seasoned hunters.
Shouting commands split the air as they quickly organized their lines, pulling their heavy bone shields together to form a rough, back-to-back circle.
But the reality of the situation was completely brutal.
