"Why are you here?" Kanet asked, staring at the dead Leader.
"Kanet, you've been to Armok's realm, you've seen the training grounds there. What did you think we were training for? We've been preparing for this battle for years and now we plan to give Uktang a true surprise." Fireheart replied.
Further conversation was interrupted by a thunderous shaking of the ground that sent both Dwarves and enemies sprawling. The once calm surface of the magma pipe was quickly turned violent, and suddenly exploded, flinging magma in all directions and leaving a squad of Kobolds screaming as their armor melted.
A great lizard rose from the magma, a single gold clad figure directing it as it clambered out and shook itself, flinging more magma around. It was swiftly followed by two more whose riders directed them over to the first as more figures began rising from the lava.
Dozens of figures clad in the same golden armor rose up in groups, drawing weapons and seperating into squads the moment they set foot on the ground. More whispers spread throughout the Flamebanner Dwarves as symbols engraved onto the armor of different soldiers was recognized.
"Amazing..." Argonnek breathed as she watched Iton, the legendary Wielder of Mind Bolts walk by with his squad. Elsewhere Wok and Derek were boasting about their skill at decapitating things. Shedim was telling Eddaz about her escape from Spiderthorn and even Barbarossa was present, apparently having traded in his architect's gear for a double bladed spear that he carried with confidence.
"My Deputy, you've done well out here but I hope you won't turn away our help." Firetower said as he came to where Fireheart and Kanet were standing. "After all, every Dwarf here has a grudge of one form or another to settle with this foe."
"You are welcome of course Doldinn, and you as well Fireheart." Kanet said with a nod.
"Nice to see that getting tossed around by Titans hasn't hurt your mind brother." Another voice said as Tanak Masam joined the group while more gold clad Warriors joined the lines...