Day 4,531

The walls are overrun.

It was expected, and we made haste to retreat on the streets where we have already set traps and barricades. At less than a thousand, we have to ensure that we keep them at bay.

The leader has not let itself known yet, but I know it is out there among its minions. There is an unusual urge in the monster horde, a driving frenzy to kill and overwhelm us. Even Grandslayer Oldrin noticed it, and he spoke to us about it. If we can find the leader and kill it, we can strike a decisive blow. Maybe even put the horde to rout.

An impossible task though. The monsters now occupied part of the city. We are camped on the opposite side, near Varen’s Hold, but I can smell their stinking hides and hear their growls.

It is early morning. They have stopped the assault as usual, but this presents us with a great opportunity. They are less active during the day. If we are to find the leader and kill it, this is the best time.

I will suggest this idea to the war council. For now, I must sleep and rest. Last night’s attack was fiercer. If this keeps up, I fear this may be the last time I’m going to write in this diary.