[center][h2]Tower Defense[/h2]

[i]Lucius Cypher[/i] 

Malakaus

Day 1, Morning[/center]

Malakaus followed Crimson to the Tower of Stars. They were shortly separated as Crimson received a message and needed to see someone, leaving Malakaus to his lonesome. He suppose it wasn't a big deal though; as a knight Malakaus had access to some of the facilities here at the tower, including the gun range. Malakaus had left his rifle here in the event he should ever need to be called for a job, as well as having a free place to practice his shooting. So with only a little bit of guidance Malakaus went to the fire range to do some target shooting.

Though not really a sniper, Malakaus was still a decent sharpshooter with his shotgun. Many would dismiss his weapon as too robust and lacking in precision, and it would be they who get a bullet at a hundred yards away from his rifle. With a slug and a scope, Malakaus’s rifle could function at nearly any range that isn't extreme. This was most telling as his targets at the gun range were fairly long distance between the ranges of sixty to a hundred yards. While he did miss a few, the fact Malakaus was hitting any at all was a testimony to his skills and his weapon. That being said he was hitting body sized paper targets with no cover; Malakaus was aware that in a real fight, he wouldn't bother shooting from such a long range due to the likelihood his opponents are taking cover and actively dodging him, drastically reducing his accuracy. Less of an issue if he was closer.

Malakaus had just finish one set of targets when he received a desperate message. Stygian Blades had infiltrated the Tower, whoever they were. Malakaus was too privy to the Tower’s enemies. Regardless they were here and so was Malakaus. [color=00a651]”Time to have some fun.”[/color] Loading his gun with Magic Missiles and grabbing a few more clips of ammo Malakaus rushed to the South Hall. He actually knew where that was, so getting there was just a matter of making the foot trail. While he was still at the range he would use this opportunity to provide himself buffs: first he began to cast Mage Armor, which would only take him about ten seconds, and then Stone Skin which activated immediately. His skin’s pallor took on a hint of grey as his flesh was rendered hard as rock, so anything that could bypass his invisible force field would chip against his body of stone. He also castes Night Eyes on himself: he imagined anyone who called themselves the Stygian Blades may employ darkness to their advantage. Malakaus wouldn't allow them that.

Rushing down the halls Malakaus eventually met up with two others, armed and running. He recognized one as Mistress of Shadows, as Malakaus made sure to be familiar with all of the Tower’s top dogs. The other he didn't recognized but Malakaus assumed he was a knight as well. Covered head to toe in power armor Malakaus couldn't help but whistle with impress. Something like that would cost at least five years of rent. [color=00a651]”Knight Malakaus reporting for battle. Nice to meet ya. Do we have any info about the enemy's numbers, kit, or why they're here?”[/color]

[@Rtron][@Themerlinhawk]