Viana delved into the study of conflict. She learned about siege warfare, understanding the weak points of fortresses and the complex engineering needed for their downfall.
She meticulously sketched defensive lines and offensive maneuvers, envisioning how strongholds could be defended or broken. Every detail, from the tremor of a trebuchet to the cries from besieged walls, became clear in her mind.
She saw that even the strongest fortress was only as good as the minds defending it.
Diagrams of trebuchets and siege towers lay next to plans for reinforced gatehouses and hidden sally ports, a testament to destruction and defense.
She learned about starvation tactics, the impact of dwindling morale, and the critical role of intelligence gathering within besieged walls. She absorbed every detail, from scout placement to signs of dwindling food, understanding a siege as a brutal dance of endurance.
