Thin Red Line

Her plans laid out, she felt, for the first time, something like hope of success.
But she still needed access to those artifacts she came in for. Which meant taking a bigger part in Sarmad's plans - so she found herself in the "clinic" for convalescing veterans.
There was not much wrong with most of the "clients'" physical condition or combat skills, although changing regular weapons for magical equipment took some adjusting.
But they didn't WANT to fight again.
The air was stifling with fear.
The magic she was supposed to wield would take care of that.
Brainwash them into obedience.