[center][img]https://i.ibb.co/FBrdjSk/image.png[/img][h3]Malphas Super Secret Cult Meeting[/h3][@Rune_Alchemist][/center] While an ambush was a bit too uncouth for Malphas's taste, it was probably the best thing they could do given their advantageous position and resources at this time. Either they succeed and the Illuminator gifts him with his favor, or they fail and Malphas flees the scene before he is caught. The outcome means little to Malphas, seeing as he'll be gone before long. As far as leading this troupe into battle goes, however, was another issue. As much as Malphas wants to avoid getting his hands too dirty, he still has the poison on his dagger as well as the poisons collected by the hunters. With that and the home-field advantage in mind, this ambush probably wouldn't be too difficult. For now, he'll indulge in this bloodthirsty hunter's request. It's the only way Malphas is able to secure more of that poison, after all. "[color=lightblue]We'll split into two groups, then. One group will be tasked with capturing this girl, while the other will serve as a distraction for the other travelers. If you've collected enough of those herbs for an ambush, then we'll need to put them on your weapons right away. You shouldn't underestimate the physical capabilities of those travelers, so you'll want every advantage you can take against them.[/color]" Malphas drew his poisoned dagger, spinning it in his hand. "[color=lightblue]As for the thief, we'll need the swiftest of us on her, myself included. We'll go in after the first group throws their party into disarray.[/color]" Malphas gave everyone a look-over once more, before being reminded of something. "[color=lightblue]Ah, and before we continue... I'll need a mask. They might recognize me, and some of them may know what I'm capable of. We can't have that now, can we?[/color]"