serried
compact, crowded or packed closely together
vie
compete or contend, fight for superiority
lowering
dark and threatening
alight
to dismount or descend
riven
ripped or torn open
impregnable
unable to be conquered
cistern
a reservoir used to store water or other liquids
impotent
without power, vigor or strength
ward
to deflect or turn aside
puissant
possessing strength, powerful
stratagem
a ruse or trick used to deceive an enemy
urchin
a mischievous child
presage
something that indicates or foreshadows a future event
stint
to deny because of frugality
sloth
laziness, indolence
vassal
a servant, a person who has sworn fealty to a feudal lord in exchange for his protection
insatiable
unable to be satisfied or quenched
revel
celebration and joyful partying
liege
one to whom allegiance or service is due
knell
the sound of a bell tolling for death
mischance
bad fortune, mishap
argent
silver or white color of heraldry for banners or shields
squander
to waste or dissipate
scion
a descendant
subdue
to vanquish or conquer