[Albert moves away from any doors or nearby windows, wanting to minimize chances of eavesdropping.]

Dealing with Shifters who are dangerously close to their objectives and establishing a base of operations for the noncombatants to seek shelter will be the primary concerns for the first hours of battle. We will need to make a strong offensive push to put space between their forces and the areas that need to be protected. Once the farmlands and livestock are not in immediate danger, the focus can move to engaging the main mass of their army.