Diverse Mercenaries and Boosted Defenses

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The followers of the Crimson Lord are becoming more diverse, well fed and well equipped. Sembians, dwarves and halflings no longer a rarity among the mercenaries and Crimson Guards of the legendary heroine. In fact, the mass of skilled warriors, scouts and defenders looks more and more like a proper army by each passing day. The struggles of the White Horde have lessened, and with it the Councils now have a chance to act upon offense rather than defense! But, the city should not be fooled, many dangers lurk within.. some perhaps even in plain sight..