An unprecedented and hitherto unheard of war is unfolding on the eastern borders of the empire. Long-range Magier bombards hurl cannonballs filled with mortal fire and smoke. War golems, who know no pity, trample and chop people. The steel arms of mechanical giant knights tear down drawbridges, and monstrous maces smash the impenetrable fortress gates. Winged scouts-watchers with human eyes in bird skulls constantly circle in the sky. And over the captured castles and burgs the witchcraft smoke of the new magic laboratory halls is already smoking. The invincible Oberland army advances west...