The shadowy swarm splashed amongst the warriors, flooding Haemar and Thea, on multiple tides, the wizard slightly inundated more than the paladin. Yet, this surge was stronger. It varied from the ilk of the fickle remnant that plagued Turyn; each rippling eclipse bore armor and blades, with an accompanying shield to accentuate their defenses, different from the naked shades that metastasized throughout the Kingdom of Lyranth. They were obviously well-equipped and trained, to hunt and destroy, similar to an ordered battalion sifting out opposing nemeses. These soldiers, though, beckoned rank and systematic organization.

[i]Was this legion of darkness being orchestrated and commanded with a purpose? Why were they rigorously composing an active invasion throughout the many realms? Were multiple fiends underscoring this elaborate symphony? Or did one sole soul choreograph this bedlam behind the curtains?[/i]

So many questions. One little gnome.

These thoughts raced alongside the diviner sprinting backward to the original Gates, dreading that reinforcements would gallop inward to flank them within the town. While tearing upon the cobblestone rue, her [i]thyrsus[/i] hastily measured an impotent injection into the dusky ambiance, misfiring upon the murky adversaries surrounding the veiled elf, further sailing inadvertently through a broken windowpane.

[i]Focus, Wick.[/i]

However, she did not fret for the now distant abjurer, who rarely required assistance, already observing hints of an illuminating shroud beginning to cloak the mage, prepared destruction for the looming trio, if they dared to test the mettle of his arcane ward. 

She cried out encouragement to the others. [color=ec008c]“Once we supply the squall, all will attest of the smoke these heralds slake.”[/color]

[hider=Effects:]

Wick will employ Expeditious Retreat as a Bonus Action to run straight back to the Gates (60 feet). When she arrives at the Gates, she rolls a [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/rolls/3155][color=ec008c]2[/color][/url] for Perception to discern if there are any terrors beyond or within the city.

As a main action, she will cast Eldritch Blast with a spell attack of [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/rolls/3153][color=ec008c]9[/color][/url], likely missing. If it hits, it causes [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/rolls/3153][color=ec008c]2[/color][/url] damage.

[url=https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=1197066][color=ec008c]Wick[/color][/url] 
HP: 17/17
AC: 17 (Breast Plate (14) + DEX Mod (1) + Shield (2))
Weapon: quarterstaff in dominant hand, others (sheathed)

Arcane Focus: Fleece Necklace
Concentration: Expeditious Retreat

Spell Slots: 
Warlock (Level 1): 1/1 First Level used 
Full Spell Caster (Level 2): 1/3 First Level used (recharged previously from Arcane Recovery)
Globe of Light Limit: 1/1 (used)

Spell Attack/DC:
Cleric: 3/11
Warlock: 6/14
Wizard: 4/12

Lesser Restoration: 1/Day after finishing a long rest (unused)
Arcane Recovery: 1/Day after finishing a short rest (used)
Fey Presence: 1/short rest (recharged; unused)
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