“What effect will the rain have?” asked Kynortas. “It will shorten the battle,” Roper hazarded. “Formations are easily broken and men die faster when their footing is unsure.” “A fair assessment,” Kynortas judged. “Men also fight less fiercely in the rain. It will favour the Sutherners; the legions are more skilled and will struggle to assert their dominance in rain.” Roper drank the words in. “How does that change our battle plan, lord?” “We have no battle plan,” said Kynortas. “We do not know what we will face. The scouts report that the Sutherners have found a strong position to defend, so
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