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Post by Matis on Nov 13, 2008 12:57:51 GMT -6
Upon the shout of "Take them", Matis swapped his Steel Lance for the Javelins he had got from Alexia and started throwing them one after another, aiming as best as he could. He managed to take down 2 soldiers and hurt a few others in several parts before they even got close, but the army was so large that it would barely make a difference.
He changed back to using the Steel Lance and got into a defensive stance. "Don't hold anything back. Even if we fall here, others will surely take up where we left" he said to the rest of the group, hoping for the best. They would need a miracle. And a big miracle at that.
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Post by Alexia on Nov 13, 2008 18:33:57 GMT -6
OoC: etrurian landlord? Alexia's a Lycian farmgirl...
Alexia spat curses as the soldiers charged. Of course they would opt for bloodshed over a peaceful situation. Alexia herself might have considered surrendering, but there were too many innocents involved. Besides, she didn't like the look of these particular soldiers.
She heaved herself onto Night Flight as the first few soldiers drew near. She flung her hand axe once, managing to finish one. They were soon too close for the axe to truly be effective.
So Alexia switched to the Killer Lance she'd received so long ago. The inevitable surge she felt from gripping the well made weapon drew a shout from her as she spun it, slamming it into a guard's torso. He flew into the ground, his life driven from him.
"Group together!" Alexia yelled, yanking her reins. Night flight danced closer to Matis. now arrows flew, and Alexia wished she'd managed to put on more than the light leather armor. Her defense was not nearly what it should be for a battle like this. "Try and defend our archers! Archers, aim for mages first if they have any, then other bowman! Leave the soldiers for us!"
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Wein Lowell
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Post by Wein Lowell on Nov 13, 2008 18:34:56 GMT -6
Wein ducked behind some rubble as cover and drew and knocked his bow. Taking his time to aim, Wein unleashed the arrow, but it just struck a soldier in the arm. He knocked another arrow and fired it, successfully striking a mage in the chest. More soldiers just filled in his place. "There's no point to this," he said, "they outnumber us 40 to 1." Wein was tempted to get up and run since there was no point in him dying here. He decided not to, however, as everybody else was willing to die to stop these soldiers. Then again, they had a reason, he had just gotten caught up in it. Dispelling the thought, Wein knocked another arrow.
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Post by Katara on Nov 13, 2008 19:32:22 GMT -6
Katara had just cut down another swordsmen when she realized how futile this was. Though most of them seemed to be recruits, their sheer numbers would outweigh Matis', Alexia's, Dirk's and her own skill. She cut her way over the Matis. "Matis, in the interest of Kenshin, i don't think we should risk our lives here. How would he react upon learning his own cousin, with whom he survived so much, was cut down by insignificant warriors because of their numbers? Two spring up for each one that falls. We should think of another way out of this. Maybe we could find a boat and sail to Lycia, then travel to Bern? We can't die here."
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Sireace
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Post by Sireace on Nov 13, 2008 19:41:11 GMT -6
Sireace covered her amusment with her hand, as she consider Rayl and his horse. She coughed instead of laughing, "Well, that is a problum i don't know how to resolve." She said, glancing at Ritcher and shrugging. (wow..there are a lot of people in this one, sorry if my post is a little bit..out of order.)
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Post by Aerious on Nov 13, 2008 20:08:24 GMT -6
The battle was already going poorly, and it didn't look to be getting any better any time soon.
However...a miracle was called for...but not all miracles are good.
A blast of fire tore the ground under the army asunder, in an explosion far greater then most mortals would have been capable of. The fires would indeed have consumed much, but then, as inexplicably as they appeared, the flames were surrounded by chilling winds, so cold such that the fire froze solid. The sickening sight that would great their eyes would be one of soldiers, being burned alive, but frozen in time inside the ice. Their expressions of pain and horror immortalized.
Off to the side was a hunched over figure examining one of the now statues. This one happened to be of a young man covering a woman with his body. The figure spoke, and the street was eerily quiet after the explosions of magic.
"Love...how foolish. He should thank me for ending his suffering."
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Post by Richter Abend on Nov 13, 2008 20:23:06 GMT -6
Richter was interrupted from the conversation by the giant and horrific magic that had just be unleashed up the army. "If we're going to leave, we'll need to leave now," he said. He was both fearful and in awe of the icy statues. "Rayl," said Richter, "I'll go get the boat and bring it closer to the shore where you and your stupid horse can hop on." He looked towards Sireace. "I'd appreciate it if you'd come with me and help."
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Post by Rayl Torien on Nov 13, 2008 21:00:48 GMT -6
"Alright then Richter. Good luck, however, in the meantime, those travelers there who were being attacked are in need of some assistance. I know I can provide little against what just happened there." A thumb indicating all the frozen people, which he feared would happen to him if he interfered," However, it's help them or do nothing...and I have my honor as a knight of the Olde Code."
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Post by Dirk Karavalenge on Nov 13, 2008 23:00:55 GMT -6
"Um, Katara, if you haven't noticed the port is on fire, I don't think any boats are docking." Dirk examined the newcomer with great interest, but didn't want to do anything that might make the figure attack their group, Dirk wasn't so good at Conversing with dangerous people, he should leave that to Alexia.
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Post by Matis on Nov 14, 2008 11:00:24 GMT -6
Matis stood still(as did most of the ones fighting) at the sight of the arcane arts.
Who'd have this much strength? The only one I can think of is Athos, but...I don't feel the warmth that usually comes with Athos' presence...
Matis just couldn't decide what he had to feel. For one, a good part of the enemy's army was now gone in a mix of ice and flames. On the other hand, what if whoever did this belonged to a THIRD force, not aligned to either group? He regained his senses, only to notice that most of the soldiers around the group were going to the source of the spell to try and help those that were now trapped in their cold prison.
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Post by Sireace on Nov 14, 2008 14:34:13 GMT -6
Sireace nodded, jumping down from Rayl's horse and walking quickly after Ritcher. "Can you get it close enough?" She asked with concern, "The horse might upset the boat.." She murmured, scanning the opaque water in front of her. She did her best to ignore the icey statues, knowing she could do little or nothing to help them presnetly.
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Post by Alexia on Nov 14, 2008 18:37:53 GMT -6
Things were indeed looking bad. Above all, Katara needed to be saved. Possibly one of the poor men who'd recently agreed to serve with them. Alexia had every intention of holding on as long as possible.
The explosion caught her by surprise, and actually managed to scare Night Flight. Alexia managed to rein in the animal, who quickly regained his calm.
"Who are you!?" she demanded of the latest arrival, brandishing her lance, "and what is your purpose here?"
It would be Alexia who spoke.
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Post by Aerious on Nov 14, 2008 20:19:54 GMT -6
The figure looked up at Alexia and spoke again.
"Patience Alexia, or this will turn into another Ostia, and you wouldn't like that would you? Or maybe you'd like to take your friends path and charge an unknown foe blindly. I assure you that if you do, you won't come back as he did."
The figure seemed to grin as he said this, though no face was visible.
"I just thought you should know that right now, the red haired mongrel, the traitorous Wyvern Lord, and your little archer friend are flying full speed into a trap in Bern. It makes me wish I could be there to repay the favors I owe them, but alas I have more pressing matters here. Master Hargus will welcome them with the greatest hospitality he has, and ensure that their stay is a night to remember."
"But the truth of this day is th-" The figure was cut off by one still living guard charging him with a yell, bringing a sword down as hard has he could towards the figures head. In a quick smooth movement the figures hand, blackened and charred, grasped the mans wrist.
"Winds of Nifelheim roar freely, thus let the chains of aster entrain thee! Fimbulvetr!"
And the group would watch helplessly as frozen winds turned the mans body to ice, and with a simple strike from the mage, it shattered to shards.
"I'm sorry, where were we?"
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Post by Katara on Nov 14, 2008 21:31:58 GMT -6
Katara's face lit up in rage at the sight of this being. "Stop speaking in rhymes, you fiend, and state your business!" she yelled. She held herself back, for she noticed the thing mentioned, in a very crude manner, Kenshin.
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Post by Richter Abend on Nov 15, 2008 0:20:21 GMT -6
"Holy s***" said Richter aloud, still keeping his head down and running for the water. He wasn't one to curse often, but the deeds of the newly appeared man, heedlessly killing soldiers, were quite awe inspiring. "That is the kind of power I must obtain," he thought.
As he and Sireace got to the water. Richter turned to Sireace. "Swim as fast as you can," he said, looking off over Sireace's shoulder towards Rayl. "I don't want either of you to die." He'd never say it, but Rayl and Sireace were the closest things to friends Richter had had in a long time, and they weren't even really his friends. That told you a lot about Richter. "Let's go."
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