[@Thecrash20][@13org] [center][h3]Katze Plains - Undead Ambush[/h3][/center] The two Undead groups came together as their targets became one. Because of Spooky's height, it was hard for any of the undead to reach the beast girl. The lunar blade spun around them at regular intervals, cutting down opponents of both flesh and bone. The creatures tried to gouge, gnaw, and stab the giant skeleton warrior, or just ignored him to try and reach the girl on top but Spooky easy smashed them to pieces when they came close. The Death Hounds growled, sensing they had missed their chance for some choice meat as it was now high above them on the giant's shoulders. Still, two tried to attack from different angles. One got its timing wrong and was sliced through by a lunar blade, the other managed to try and tackle Spooky to the ground so the Undead could swarm them, but it was like hitting a brick wall and quickly enough that hound also met its end. Soon enough the Undead were starting to thin out, however new groups started to emerge from the mist, attracted to the sounds of battle. Yes all the Undead were weak, but they made up for it in sheer numbers and the more low-level undead concentrated in one spot, the higher chance of stronger undead appearing increased exponentially. No doubt it had been a while since this section of the Katze Plains had been razed by adventurers trying to keep the Undead population in check. "While you appear to be able to fend for yourselves allow me to assist you." A flat sounding voice, almost monotone, spoke up from nearby. A shrouded figure revealed itself and it hurled a flask full of a dark-colored solution. The flask smashed into the ground and strange vapors, with the smell of sulfur, engulfed the 'stacked' warriors. The smell was repugnant but the effects were immediate. The nearby undead suddenly just lost all their interest in the two. Ignoring the many carcasses around them, the undead started to stumble about without purpose, their previous drive completely forgotten. Even the remaining two Death Hounds took one sniff, sneezed a few times, then scampered away into the fog. The shrounded figure stepped forward, but made sure to keep out of range so as not to alarm them too much. The figure swept back the hood of its cloak to reveal an unknown man whose face was covered in dark paints of black, gray and brown, no doubt as a way to blend into the bleak surroundings. The figure also wore quite a few accessories, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and the like all fashioned from bone. The man looked like he might have been the shaman of some cannibal tribe removed from all society. "Please do not be alarmed, though, if I may suggest that before the effects of anti-life detection potion wear off that you stay the night? If you decide to trek on regardless you will not doubt face a lot stronger and more numerous foes than before." The man stated that matter-of-factly without so much as a blink. "Of course if you were not together I am sure this one would have no problem getting through." The strange man stared at Spooky, probably aware of his unique identity. The man did not give off a threatening atmosphere, but his appearance certainly didn't fill anyone with feelings of safety and warmth. He had not given them a name yet, no doubt waiting to see how they would respond. [hr] [@baraquiel][@BurningDaisies][@Stern Algorithm] [center][h3][color=fff79a]Dragonwing - Inside the Capital[/color][/h3][/center] Well, now that they were inside and away from the guard things would be a lot easier. The super loyal NPC, Lexus seemed eager to visit the nearest temple at the behest of his maker, as his fanatacism seemed to know no bounds, it was not hard to imagine something going wrong, course Lexus was not her NPC so Danielle was not about to do any babysitting. December seemed set on visiting the nearest magician's guild, if the city was anything like ones in YGGDRASIL then there was certain to be one and the information there would no doubt be useful to acquire. [color=7ea7d8]"I've some business to attend to with the local Magician's Guild. They are the most likely ones to have the information I want. Did you two want to join me?"[/color] December asked Danielle and Himitsu. Danielle was about to answer when something unexpected happened. Danielle's divinity noticed the presence of [i]Abares[/i] when the god made contact with her. To anyone without a divine aura or the ability to detect such beings, nothing would appear out of the ordinary expect for maybe a person spacing out of a bit, but to Danielle the other god's aura felt abrasive and intrusive. Danielle recoiled a little as she was able to 'hear' fragments of the other god's message to Himitsu but nearly as soon as the presence appeared it was gone. Still unsure of what had just happened, Danielle was still able to listen to Himitsu as she told them she would basically just follow them for now. [color=fff79a]"Right, right the magician's guild sounds like a solid plan. But!"[/color] Danielle decided to strike an unnecessarily dramatic pose for good measure. [color=fff79a]"Before anything else happens I am finding the nearest clothing shop and getting myself some proper attire! You two can go there together first will I get a little shopping done, or can can come with me first if you like, but we'll meet up there regardless. If we're gonna be here for a while we better learn as much as you can."[/color] Danielle nodded to herself and her npc servant spoke up. "Please leave all of the packages to me." He put a hand over his chest as a sign of complete respect and servitude. Danielle could not help but cringe on the inside. [color=fff79a]"I doubt I'll need to do that much shopping...Well, time to butter up some shopkeepers if our money doesn't work here...I really hope I don't have to though."[/color] Danielle sighed, cracked her neck for good measure and proceeded to walk to the nearest market place. [hr] [center][h3][color=fdc68a]Former Dragon Kingdom City: Taroosa[/color][/h3][/center] Beastmen warriors of various types lounged, feasted, sparred, and basically did whatever the heck they wanted. Drunk on victory and full of fresh meat the beastmen warriors were quite lively and energized. Taroosa was merely the lastest town to fall to the strength of the beastmen. Fresh human meat was plenty and while they had dined quite heavily on their enemies, many of the people, especially the tender women, were caged as supplies and delicacies for further feasts. For Xerchark Bonebreaker, he could not be content with the pitiful resistance the city had put up. It was clear by how easily its defenses were crushed that the Dragon Kingdom's armies had decided to abandon the town in order to conserve their forces. There had been no glorious kill, no champions to fight against, it had been a mere slaughter. Unlike many of the bother warriors who enjoyed the mere act of hunting down prey, for Xerchark Bonebreaker there was little point unless there was an opponent to enjoy battling against. Most humans he fought against just were too fragile to put up any real resistance. He had heard of a great warrior from the Re-Estize Kingdom, one who was known as a warrior-captain amongst his people, Gazef. Now that was a warrior he wished to face in battle but in order to get there he would have to conquer the Dragon Kingdom first. There was little doubt they would be able to keep pressing into the Dragon Kingdom's territory but the closer they got to the capital, the stronger the defenses would become, he just hoped those defenses would actually prove a challenge. Screams of pain out be heard from one of the alley ways which caused Xerchark Bonebreaker's ears to twitch. Annoyed, he walked into the alleyway to check the commotion. In it, he saw a hyena beastman biting into the flesh of a still alive woman, blood everywhere. The hyena snarled at the intruder, until he saw who it was and quickly changed his tune. "This is my...oh! Champion Bonebreaker! If you desire a taste then please, be my guest!" The hyena cowered before Bonebreaker while offering the dying, screaming and gurgling woman to the champion. Xerchark growled in response. [color=f7976a]"I only wish to dine on the flesh of the strongest of enemies, I have no desire to feast on the weak."[/color] To silence the commotion he crushed her chest beneath his heel, instantly killing her. [color=f7976a]"Now enjoy your [i]spoils[/i] of war."[/color] He said [i]spoils[/i] like it disgusted him and walked away, leaving the hyena behind with the fresh corpse. There were rumors of an inside job with the enemy capital, so maybe it would not take too much longer for them to give the Dragon Kingdom the finishing blow. He just hoped it would not cause all of the strong opponents to leave, he had also yet to clash with the rumored adamantium adventurer team that had been thwarting some of their advances, that would be a glorious battle if he was ever given the opportunity.