The Book of Temples Chapter 47
When next the raiders
approached the city,
seeking more riches and art,
they found the forest
devoid of buildings
aside from the grand temple.
Paused by confusion,
the riches were gone,
no one was left to abuse.
The temple remained.
This place must suffice
to loot for Greedy Noble.
They entered a field
before the temple
where once was a large plaza.
Approaching with care
lest guards be hidden
they stepped onto the bare field.
Then arrows sprouted
in the raiders backs.
Shrieking, they died on the grass.
More arrows whistled
from many treetops
surrounding the empty field.
Defenders hidden
unseen by raiders
that could not fight back or flee.
With every foe slain,
Lady of Rain’s folk
cheered in their secret towers.