"Strategy and command are arts that require understanding the environment, the enemy, and your own forces. Each of you will lead a unit—Zheren, you will take the center; Harur, you will hold the left flank; Brakus and Meldor, you will execute a coordinated defense of the right flank; Alnor, you will be the flexible reserve commander," he continued.
Zheren clenched the massive bones of his hands, nodding only once. His mind, though less sharp, was as firm as a steel chestplate.
"Zheren," said Steward, "Your strength lies in massive assault. Imagine your line as a wide, unbroken gate. Do not move too far forward, and do not waste your unit on one-sided charges. You can hold five Stage 1 units at once if you distribute your weight evenly. We are learning the basics, so we start with small numbers."
Zheren looked at the seventeen skeletons gathered behind him, drew his jaw into a kind of skeletal grin, and slowly nodded.
