dumbfound To make speechless with amazement
ensue To follow; to come as a result of or at a later time
era A particular period in history
flourish 1. To thrive or prosper 2. To wave in the air
garrison Soldiers
grievous Causing grief or pain; hard to bear
Hoard To save and put away, especially secretly
inundate To cover; as with water from a flood
invincible Impossible to defend
nomad A member of a group that settles briefly in one place and then moves on to another
placate To stop from being angry; to calm
Principal Most important
recede To move back or to drop; to a lower level
ruthless Showing no mercy; pitiless.