The Arathee marched into the lands of the Radeti still relatively undecided as to their purpose. The Radeti had been long term friends, but it was clear that the Hashas were a much more powerful force. The death of Vezwa Yorum Rahn left many with a taste for vengeance, but the Rahning had expressed a desire to take some advantage of the current lack of leadership in the Radeti. In the end, the generals had their decision taken away from them.

While the rich had enjoyed the new and exotic luxuries of the Hashas, the poor still enjoyed the small luxuries from the Radeti. While the bougousie dreamed of ruling over the Radeti, the proletariat wanted justice for a traitorous backstab. Word had spread of the conflict and war in Radeti lands, and so when the soldiers realized they were headed to Radeti lands, they were prepared to liberate a people under siege, to help a friend in need.

While the soldiers told stories around the campfires of the heroes they'd be, then men they would kill and the Radeti maidens they would rescue, the Generals were holed up in their tent trying to make out the best way to both take advantage of both the disorganized Radeti and the enthusiasm of the men.

The answer came from the Radeti themselves. Many Radeti were willing to fight, but the lack of any organized command center crippled any effort to regroup. By instituting themselves as the new command structure, the Arathee would simultaneously bolster their forces, win the support of the local populace, and become the de-facto ruling force. The generals could hardly have gotten behind the idea faster.

Now, with the main army still 5 days away from their destination, 500 skilled slingers are sent ahead on fast horses to relieve some pressure from the besieged city of Teltras. Arriving in evening, they made sure to get a good sleep before approaching the range of the Hashas sentries.

While there are a number of advantages and disadvantages of slings over bows, there were several that made them the ideal weapon for this forward party. For one, The Hashas often used slings while the Radeti did not, making them more likely to be mistaken as Hashas. Secondly, sling stones are quiet and near-invisible in flight, ensuring that the location of the Arathee is not immediately given away.

After clearing out a small corridor through the Hashas sentries the slingers approach one of the city gates from the rear, where a sizable Hashas force is blocking passage into the city. At a subtle signal, the slingers make ready from behind cover or underbrush, and at a second, unload a volley into the Hashas troops.

Their reaction was swift, but unfortunately in the wrong direction. Hastily grabbing at weapons and shields, the Hashas turn toward the city, trying to spot the origin of the devastating attack. It was only during the third volley that they got themselves turned around, but by then it is too late.

With the gate secured, the Arathee enter the city, switching to swords in the tighter space. A quick battle with an already engaged Hashas patrol, and the Radeti inside were reinforced with supplies and fresh troops.

The main army arrived three days later. Smashing into the rear of the Hashas forces, the pitched battle was fought fiercely. With the aid of both recently re-conscripted Radeti and the embolden troops from Teltras sweeping out of the city on the flank, the Invaders were forced to abandon the taking of the city, leaving many troops still stranded inside.