((I was thinking as many as were done here.))
The 8 happens early enough it's not an issue, and everyone is escorted expertly by Wilhelm through the forest. At sight of the palisade Marcus begins his work and lets loose with half a dozen large balls of fire setting it afire. He does this a total of 5 times. Shouts rise up from the other side, but the heat is too intense and began too suddenly for them to combat the flames. Marcus holds everyone from going, as it is a bit too hot, and there isn't a clear way through, yet. After a minute or two Marcus unleashes another barrage of fire, this time at the gate, bathing that single area with the concentrated flames of 2 dozen balls of fire. Finally, he begins working in earnest, and his brow begins to show some sweat, as the gate rages with a huge conflagration, seemingly burning faster than it ordinarily would. When a hole large enough for the party to move through forms everyone can see building on the other side of the wall, the building seems to be built into the hillside and is also wooden. Two giants on the other side of the wall are dousing the structure against the hillside with water.
"That was fun. Do you want to do anything before I create smoke?"