Gressil & Chainik
Gressil Gressil
Chainik, I need a new way to hold the line against those siege engines – you got any ideas for a stronger, quicker-to-build barricade?
Chainik Chainik
Try a “crash wall” with interlocking beams: cut two long timber posts, cross them with a third at the top, and screw or bolt them together with sturdy rope or metal straps. Cover the gaps with hay bales or sandbags for extra crush resistance. Build in layers—first the beams, then a quick sheet of wood or chain‑link on top, then a heap of stones or logs on the front. It’s fast, uses what you have, and can absorb the blast before the siege engine swings its arm. If you’re in a pinch, just stack a few logs side‑by‑side, tie them tight, and fill the gaps with dirt or rocks—simple, strong, and surprisingly quick.
Gressil Gressil
Good plan, Chainik. Solid beams and a quick outer layer will hold the first blow, but keep the base steep to funnel the force away from the walls. If we can’t finish the top layer in time, use heavy stones on the front to absorb the shock—no time for fancy tricks. Stick to the order: beams, sheet, stone, and watch the siege engines try to swing.
Chainik Chainik
Yeah, that sounds solid. I’ll grab the beams and rope, set the base sloped, and stack the stones front‑on as soon as the first blows hit. If the top layer’s still in progress, the stone front will buy us time. Let’s keep it simple, sturdy, and make sure the guys can lift the stuff fast—no time for polishing. We'll beat those siege engines before they get a chance to swing.
Gressil Gressil
That’s the way forward, Chainik. Secure the beams, keep the ropes tight, and keep the soldiers moving. No time for ceremony. Bring the siege engines down.
Chainik Chainik
Got it—beam‑tight, rope‑tightly, soldiers on the move, no ceremony, just crunch. Let’s knock those siege engines out of the sky!
Gressil Gressil
Understood. Move fast, keep the wall tight. We take them down.
Chainik Chainik
Sure thing—lock the beams, keep the rope slack but tight, and get those soldiers sprinting. We’ll crush those siege engines before they even notice. Let's go!
Gressil Gressil
Got it. Lock the beams. Keep the rope snug. Get them moving. We'll crush them.