In response to increased rebel activity in the north Callouse Marshes and Teshren region as well as a strong pirate presence threatening the South West Coast and Mandals, Cyfurrel raised two new quality armies: Army I and Army II with 5,000 experienced professional soldiers each. Gren of Dermith is granted control of Army II in Teshren, staging out of Fort Gren and Danfurrel Keep. A veteran professional soldier originally from greyfield named Crenhallson takes Army I to the Valley of Giants and establishes Fort Crenhall.