They fought the demons all day until late night. The demons stopped attacking. They had killed the first wave. The army of Brennon rested, and prepared in anticipation. The second wave hit them and goatment goatmen started climbing the tall walls with ladders. The army of Brennon was able to hold them. Suddenly, Assur appeared and demanded them to surrender. He would slay only half of them if they surrendered, and allow the other half to serve him. Earl Tilgar yelled back refusing to surrender. Better to die in battle than to serve him in life. Siggard came to the realization that this was the same strategy played at Blackmarch. The arrival of Assur signaled the attack of the Hiddens. They had most likely infiltrated the fortress after the first wave ended, while they were resting and distracted to notice.