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[h1]Tribal party[/h1]

	Lynn, instead of paying attention to the fight, had made a beline to the three girls. She flew by Gossk and hopped off her staff when she approached the three girls. Now it was a bit more evident what was going on. Chains, shackles, multiple bruises and signs of various forms of abuse, but just enough that they were still presentable elsewhere, they were slaves being taken somewhere. Probably to that large inland city. Lynn only wished that it was an uncommon thing, but many a sailor try their hand at capturing seafolk. Many are unsuccessful, but....some are, and the ones they take are more often than not to never to be seen again. [color=7FFFD4]"Everything will be alright, you are safe now!"[/color] Lynn assured them as Gossk flew by, making contact with the ship. [color=7FFFD4]"Are you injured, do you need any healing?"[/color] she continued as a head rolled by. One of the girls gasped, putting a hand to her mouth. Despite her trying to help the battle behind them was quite gruesome. Lynn turned around and shrieked at the head that had seemed to settle next to her, kicking it away further towards the dunes. Lynn looked back to the girls who all seemed to only huddle closer together. 

	"Who are you?" one of the girls asked.

	Lynn turned to her and smiled, [color=7FFFD4]"I'm Lynn! The big brute is Gossk. He is my friend, just met him today! Oh, But don't worry, he won't hurt you! we saw you in trouble and came to help,"[/color] she tried to explain as the corpse of a man went airborne in the background. A wall off water went up between Gossk and them as Lynn sighed, luckily this should block their view of the grisly scene for now. She didn't expect Gossk to fight in such a gruesome way, but he [i]is[/i] doing as he said he would and helping. [color=7FFFD4]"One moment please,"[/color] Lynn said as she dove into the water wall and popped up at the top of it. It seemed to be a good thing to use the wall too, as now the dracodile had someone's head in his maw. [color=7FFFD4]"G-Gossk!"[/color] Lynn called out, the sight of the man's head hanging out of his jaws by his trachea  summoning an uneasy nauseous feeling in the back of Lynn's throat. [color=7FFFD4]"Sp-uhuhhh, S-spit that out!, that is disgusting! We should bury the bodies and try to see if we can get these women back to where they belong! Is the other one friendly? If so, they can help!.... Oh... I shouldn't have looked..."[/color] Lynn had another nauseous wave and looked away before she got sick. [color=7FFFD4]"Uhg, nope, I shouldn't have looked...,"[/color] she said before swimming through the wall back down to the other girls. [color=7FFFD4]"None of you mind if I just stay behind the wall for a moment while they clean up do you?"[/color] she asked, all three of them shook their head, understanding completely. [color=7FFFD4]"T-thanks, now, lets see to these chains and injuries,"[/color] she said before she started healing their  wounds as Gossk and the stranger did what they needed to.


[h1]Scout party[/h1]

	Everyone got their things and prepared themselves for combat. Weapons were checked, armor secured, what few had any, and small but nutritious meals were prepared to last them for their future engagement. Dorran nodded to Allanon and Kistal. "I'll stick to what I do best, make sure they have their focus on us. We will storm the front gates and secure any prisoners as fast as possible and secure a safe path to get them out. The less time they are there the less danger they will be in. However, if you are moving in under their noses, maybe you would like to free as many as possible before the strike? It would make it easier to get them out if they were already free and able to make a run for it when we push in to give them cover. Any mages and archers should be preferably neutralized first. My men are ready, we should go now, we can discuss on the way."

	Bidzil checked his own blades, for the first time since he had been around the others here. He drew the actual blade from its heavy sheath, the weapons gleamed beautifully with a perfect polish. This didn't mean it never had use, however, it was the amount of care taken into the blades themselves. Their weapons would come with such a finish, and out of respect to the one's who crafted it, the mirror like finish was always kept after every engagement. This was more than a sign of respect however. The mirror-like finish on the blade also made it hard to discern in combat, reflecting its surroundings and becoming almost invisible looking while fighting. However, it had the drawback of reflecting light, letting it be seen over distances, it needed to stay sheathed until needed. The reflected light could also give away a trike, but some masters use this to their advantage, learning to use the sun's reflections as a method of distraction to land a blow from a side weapon. Bidzil now was meticulously going over its mirrored edge and finish, making sure everything was in order for both blades. When they had started to move out Bidzil would make his way over to Allanon. [color=F4A460]"I would like to join you, if you don't mind me tagging along,"[/color] Bidzil asked.

	Hilde saw Chihiro's transformation and smirked, [color=D2691E]"If only it were so easy,"[/color] she said with a smile, commenting on how easy it was for Chihiro to change clothes. However, after they had departed, Hilde was quiet most of the time. Despite the comfort others tried to give, it was still hard for her not to think about the situation at home and the battle ahead. It was a lot to take in, and she needed time to clear her thoughts. The scout group left behind a few people to watch over supplies and then left on foot so that they wouldn't stir up a cloud of dust with their skiffs. Soon, they would see the wooden structures of the encampment built into the side of a mountain, signs of old ruins at the opening of a large cave system into the wall s of the cave.


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	[color=8B0000]"I have no knowledge of your ailments, boy, just take solace in the fact you won't have to see what I will do to the both of you,"[/color] Bardus said as he stooped low and then launched himself at blinding speed towards both of them. Right before he reached then however, his weapon struck the ground in front of him, sending shrapnel from the ground out in all directions as chunks of earth were thrown through the air. Bardus used this strike to nimbly pole vault over their heads, and now that they seemed to be lined up perfectly, his weapon would swoop down to decapitate both of them at the same time. However, instead of the sudden embrace of death, there was a loud clanging sound of metal meeting metal.

	[color=9932CC]"I LEAVE YOU TWO FOR HALF AN HOUR, AND YOU PICK A FIGHT WITH [i]BARDUS[/i]!? WHAT THE HELL!? Get out of here, NOW!"[/color] 

	It was... Sahale? Bardus moved back a pace to inspect the newcomer, the winds of Sahale's travel still swirling about them, Eduard was roughly launched towards the temple to save time. [color=8B0000]"Interesting.... how are you still wielding wind in this place, I wonder....,"[/color] Bardus said as he scratched the side of his basket helmet in thought. But he didn't stop for long as he lunged back into Sahale. Astonishingly, Sahale was able to block and parry Bardus's attacks, but the quakes from the impact of each of those strikes could all be felt. Sahale had already done more than any person so far against Bardus, but he was losing ground. He was on the defensive and could only just keep up, not able to make a move towards the offense. [color=8B0000]"AHAHAHAHAHA, you surprise me! Most would have been long dead! Here, have something SPECIAL!"[/color] Bardus yelled as he struck the ground, much like before but this time the rocks erupted under Sahale and tossed him into the air. However, the rocks seemed to start moving in slow motion in the air, and Bardus seemed to bounce up them rapidly to meet him.

	[color=9932CC]"Shit!"[/color] Sahale cursed as he tried to evade, but the lack of footing when the ground erupted had him in midair unable to avoid. Truth was, he couldn't use his wind manipulation here either, and had to think quickly. He took a wide swing at Bardus, which he easily ducked  when he reached him, standing on one of the floating rocks in the air. What he didn't expect though were three throwing knives that were hidden under the faint attack. Bardus struck two away, but the third hit him in the shoulder. Bardus ignored it,and slammed into Sahale with the back end of his weapon to the side, before he had the chance to hit the ground. Sahale felt the sensation of slowing down instantly, and now, like the boulders, he was floating in air, or rather falling in slow motion, looking at Bardus who was about to bring his weapon down and end his life. But there was an ace up Sahale's sleeve this fight, and he smirked when he saw it coming, [color=9932CC]"Hey, honey~"[/color]

	Suddenly, right before his weapon made contact, once more Bardus was kept from making a final blow, as sear of wind ripped through him and knocked him to the side, slamming him into a building. A sound the mix of a bird like screech and a woman's raging scream tore through the air as a being started to materialize out of the wind. When Bardus hit the ground, the rest of the things floating in time were released, dropping Sahale to the ground as well, [color=9932CC]"Thanks gorgeous. Dramatic timing as ever, huh?"[/color] he said as he stood to his feet, a few ribs broken but still lifting his weapon to point towards Bardus across the square. For any still watching, especially for Sev if he really could see, there before them was none other than the great spirit Sylph, seen to the people of the scar as more than a spirit, and the very goddess of the winds herself. Sylph flapped her wings as she stood guard over the small group of people, mostly Sahale and who he seemed to be protecting. They weren't effected by the winds, but the winds were strong enough to toss around the bodies in the square, even Bardus was having trouble just standing. [color=556B2F][i]"I shall rend you unto oblivion you despicable creature!!"[/i][/color] The spirit roared at Bardus.

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