“The stench of sweat and iron hung thick in the mountain air as we stood shoulder to shoulder on the narrow goat path—backs to sheer rock, faces to the death that climbed toward us. The Persians came like a flood, but the pass was so tight they could face us only a few at a time, their numbers useless against our wall of shields and spears. The clang of weapons rang out with every clash, echoing off the cliffs like thunder from the gods. The sun blazed down, painting the rocks red with blood. Still, we held fast—because here, on this ragged trail meant for beasts, we made our stand. We fought not just for our homeland, but for every mother, every child, and every olive tree that waited below…”
Battle Details:
This will be a resurrection battle fought in timed increments for control of the mountain pass. Weapons will be limited in length to no greater than 7’5”.