{image:generals.jpg} The fate of Aht Urhgan and the beastmen ride on a single item, which allegedly draws upon the infinite energy of the Astral Plane. The [Astral Candescence] is the name of the treasure over which the beastmen and the Aht Urhgan Empire are fighting - and when one of the various beastmen factions come to [Al Zahbi] trying to collect this great prize, Besieged occurs. It is a form of defensive battle; the Imperial army declares martial law, and the city is enveloped in conflict. Once declared, anyone in the area who can use a weapon is required to join them and take charge of Al Zahbi's defense. Pictured above, the five Serpent Generals each hold keys to the Hall of Binding. Once they have fallen (usually taken captive to enemy camps) the beastmen will assault the Hall and attempt to gain the Astral Candescence for themselves. [Besieged Allies]\\ [Besieged Enemies]\\ [Besieged Experience]\\ [Besieged Items]\\ [Besieged Prisoners]\\ [Besieged Stages]\\ 2007-03-15 19:22:08.483 2006-05-27 23:01:30.531 Thu Mar 15 02:48:40 CDT 2007 Fri Jan 05 15:07:37 CST 2007