Urgak's deep voice rumbled agreement. Several orcs roared approval. The goblins and hobgoblins were starting to look less afraid and more angry.
"We have four weeks to prepare," Satou continued. "Four weeks to turn this settlement into a fortress. Four weeks to train until we can fight in our sleep. Four weeks to prepare defenses that will break the human assault like waves against stone."
He gestured broadly. "And we won't be fighting alone. Lord Loki ,Lord Seraphina and Lizardfolks are sending reinforcements."
That caused genuine surprise. Excited whispers spread through the crowd.
"Combined with our own forces, we'll have over a thousand defenders," Satou said. "A thousand warriors who know this terrain, who've trained together, who are fighting to protect their homes and families."
He let his voice drop slightly, becoming more personal.
