Orcish Commander Interrogation - Korthalite

8Orc forces aim to force Darnoth into open battle.
Strategy is to inflict sustained casualties on his Earthkin until he is compelled to respond.
Final objective is to defeat Darnoth publicly, particularly in the skies.

Command Structure:

Korthal is the overall commander.
He appears to command his forces directly.
Multiple chieftains exist, but no additional names were successfully obtained.

Enemy Locations:

Korthals whereabouts:
Sometimes located at the Peak (Darnoths Hold summit).
Otherwise mobile or unknown. Main force location:
Hidden in caverns near the mountain summit. Access routes:
Orcs are ascending via mountain slopes using ladders to bypass defenses.

Tactics and Strategy:

Repeated wave assaults (attrition-based).
Use of ladder teams for vertical assaults.
Presence of wyverns (no confirmed dragons).
Continued attacks expected until objective is achieved.

Additional Intelligence:

Orc forces previously participated in the siege of Mildenhaul.
No confirmation regarding duergar involvement.
Supply lines were not identified.
Prisoner demonstrated strong mental resistance, suggesting high discipline or fanaticism.

Interrogation Outcome:

Partial success:
Confirmed enemy objectives, general locations, and strategy.
Failed to obtain names of other commanders or precise positions.
Prisoner broke free of magical control and was killed during escalation.

Actionable Intelligence:

Investigate caverns near the summit.
Secure and monitor mountain ascent routes.
Prepare for continued attrition assaults.
Consider preemptive action before Darnoth is forced into open battle.

       Day 26, Month 1 (Hammer (Deepwinter)), 189 AR
       Troki Brightbeard