There was a problem, and the solution was quite obvious: if the opening was too small for you to go through, you will simply widen the gap. All that was needed to widen this particular gap was a little momentum, and what better momentum than a few packed ranks of zealous Tautens and vengeful Mithradians? The horsemen up ahead can save themselves by riding after the archers.
In the hours that followed, the enemy slowly began to give way, and soon after, with them starting to rout, little by little they started to fall apart.
As midday came, the last Mizarians were being chased from the pass; you had the army march across the pass to pause for a light midday meal. From here on out, there would be no more up and down, no more endless doddering in the mountains and valleys; here, you could fully deploy the cavalry in full force. And manoeuvre freely.
However, with you and the army out of the mountain ranges, you will no longer be shielded by them either. Here you would be open to attack from all directions if you didn't scout and reconnoitre properly. Here in the open, you would march over the open plains and fields. You would move more freely and quickly here.
The open fields gave room for the salty eastern winds, which would provide a refreshing change from the stagnant air of the mountains. You continued on, down from the high altitudes you had been fighting in thus far.
By the evening you had reached a river. From here on out, you would spend the time before bed surveying the map for any potential strongholds or outposts the enemy might have. And you did find one. You could, if you wanted to, cross the ford a few hundred metres downstream or march upon the bridge a kilometre or five further downstream. Taking it would lock down the northern part of the plateau, though it would probably cost you time.
>We shall wast no time, Isaria awaits, and Raymond must not come close.
>We should look at the bigger picture, and attempt to capture as much territory as possible.
