The Imperial Mountaineers' troops were silently arrayed on the muddy battlefield, and on the other side lay the ice path that still hadn't melted away even amidst the torrential downpour, as the bitter frost wind of December swept across the encampment, and masses of dispirited Rebel Highlanders were being escorted away to be detained in the Frodo Autonomous Region.
Thereafter, accompanied by a Dragon's Chant, Elder Mantle descended from the sky; his Heart Light Body was driving away the clouds and rain in the sky, making the weather turn for the better, and shafts of sunlight began piercing through the gaps in the clouds, draping down like tangible ladders of light connecting heaven and earth.
Ian stood in front of the Rebel Highlanders' command tent, with the chieftains and priests of the Imperial Mountaineers by his side, facing a group of people who were the leaders of the Rebel Highlanders.
