We repelled the attack and drove Ryland's forces back, but he'd accomplished what he wanted: Smodur was dead. There was little time for mourning, unfortunately: if Ryland knew where our camp was, we had no choice but to move up our timetable. Efram and Malice stepped up to lead Iron in the assault on the front gate, while Braham resolved to open the door in the ruins. If we could get that door open, we'd have a straight shot right to Bangar. It was as good a plan as any.