Their holy training resisted—partially. But partial resistance against area-effect horror meant they were stunned rather than completely debilitated.
Long enough for Legion One soldiers to swarm their position.
The paladins died fighting. One managed to take three demons with him before being overwhelmed.
Another actually wounded Liam—superficial cut across his armored shoulder that [Essence Feast] immediately began converting to regeneration.
The others fell under coordinated assault that gave them no chance to use blessed abilities effectively.
By the time Legion Two breached eastern wall, the garrison was already broken. Radiant soldiers surrendering.
Officers trying to organize retreat that had nowhere to go. Commander screaming for quarter that demon forces were willing to grant.
Ninety minutes after assault began, Ashford garrison had fallen.
Fifteen hundred Radiant Empire soldiers dead or captured.
