In the weeks following the Spring Equinox more than fifteen thousand Imperial soldiers gather at the Fortress of Kalant in Stark. The Bloodcloaks and Green Shield of Wintermark are joined by the relentless Imperial Orc warriors of the Summer Storm. The fort was raised for the Jarl of Kierheim, which makes it perhaps appropriate that the armies gather here. Under the watchful eyes of statues representing Raðljóst and Skjaldir, plans are finalized for the coming offensive. The Imperial strategy is founded on maps created by Imperial scouts, tempered by the powerful enchantments laid on all three armies that help them plan with supernatural clarity, and finalised with first-hand experience of Imperial captains who took part in the triumphant Autumn raid last year.
