Silas watched the orcs as they approached and what he saw was not good. The numbers were off he could tell there wasn't 75 Orcs it was more like 100... no 125 of them. Had they received reinforcements since the scouts had spotted them or were the Scouts numbers off from the very beginning. Either way this battle had taken a turn for the worst before it even started. Luckily the majority of the newer militia didn't realize this difference in number and held firm for the moment. Just before Jowen let his arrow fly the Orcs stopped just outside the range of the archers. "[color=39b54a]...strange...[/color]" Silas thought to himself as he prepared watching the Orcs' movements. Within the Orc's ranks there was murmuring it was clear they wanted to charge but something was holding them back. "Newborn Pups! That's what they sent to fight us!" an angered voice came from within the Orc's ranks, clearly coming from whatever orc lead this band. "[color=f7941d]Little groups of five how quaint. Boys show them our might! Attack them use groups of three show them that we can crush their puny numbers![/color]" The Orc yelled over confidently. And as he said groups of three Orcs started to break off from the mass heading each group heading after one of the Militia teams.

Finally the Orcs came into archery range and a volley of about 20 arrows flew from the various groups into the now charging groups of orcs. The first barrage does little to damage the orc charge and the orcs closed the distance. "[color=39b54a]Stupid fools could of wiped us out in a full charge with their numbers but with this we have a chance of victory.[/color]" Silas thought to himself as he watched the Orcs. He was able to pick out the three orcs heading after his group, and looked them over quickly. Picking out the one that looked the strongest in the group Silas let loose his bow and planted an arrow right between its eyes, dropping the Orc in its charge. Silas quickly tossed his bow behind him and drew his swords out from the ground. "[color=39b54a]Luke brace yourself use your shield to deflect the blow so the left, Jowen once the orc is knocked off balance plug it with an arrow[/color]" Silas commanded preparing himself to take the hit from the second orc. "[color=39b54a]Odessa, Sonya, I'll do the same with this Orc. When I lock it down, you hit it hard.[/color]" Again Silas commanded.

As the Orcs hit Silas' group Luke followed the plan to key deflecting the Orc's axe to the side and leaving an opening, but the younger brother Jowen froze with the Orc's so close. Luckily Luke was quick with his blade and was able to catch the Orc across the chest forcing it to back up for a bit. "[color=00aeef]Jowen get a hold of yourself you can do this![/color]" Luke yelled back at his brother stepping forward to take on the orc again. As for the second orc it lowered itself charging with a shoulder rush trying to break the formation. Flipping the grip on his right hand sword Silas side stepped the charge and slashed at the orc with the same move. a light cut across the orc's arm was all he managed with his first strike but it did throw the creature off balance enough to stop its charge. But it had made it past Silas and now could attack Odessa and Sonya. After quickly taking in the situation on both sides Silas pulled a throwing knife and quickly threw it at the charging orc burring the knife into the back of the Orc's knee and dropping the beast to one knee. "[color=39b54a]Finish it quickly before it gets into a rage.[/color]" he quickly yelled at Odessa and Sonya before turning to help Luke with the other Orc.

Groups of three Orcs would move to attack each of the teams. This was only the start of what would be a tough battle.