The aftermath of the incursion had left both sides reeling, casualties mounting like a grim tally on a battlefield littered with the remnants of conflict. The beasts faction had suffered particularly heavy losses, their ranks decimated and morale shattered. Forced into a hasty retreat, they scrambled to distance themselves from the relentless onslaught of the Brander Clan and their powerful allies.
The retreat of the beasts faction was not unfounded. They had been forced to abandon their position, and had to regroup to tend to their wounded and assess the damage done. The loss of key fighters and the blow to their morale were compounded by the knowledge that they could not afford to let their guard down. The beasts faction was well aware that their enemies would likely seek to exploit their moment of weakness.
The threat was from rival factions that might see an opportunity to seize territory or resources while the beasts were in disarray.
