Location:
Airedale
Mid-morning
Airedale Fields
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[@Crimson Paladin][@A Lowly Wretch][@VitaVitaAR][@Guy0fV4lor]

The bandits, were understandably unprepared completely for such a complete and utterly outmatched assault. Od was the first to engage. The five that had decided to attack what initially appeared to be the only one defending the gate, were soon dispatched in such a quick and efficient method they barely had time to even register what had happened.

Those that had used their number to push past Od, did not fare much better. Fio's blades, fifteen of them would aim for those that had gotten near the gate. Shouts of surprise came as ethereal blades would rip through them, though not all found their targets and not all immediately went down. Those with shields had managed to block a few, and more quick footed among them managed to evade - but what they were not expected was what initially appeared the grass at their feet to simply attack them. Those that were left, would find themselves quickly falling before one bearing the blood of a dragon slayer.

Those that hadn't quite made it yet were not quite safe either. While those at the front were being slaughtered by the combined might of the three knights, a fourth smashed into their flank. A Steed of rime frost tramped into the bandits, most men falling beneath his lance, a few more fortunate ones had the cries of their comrades to warn them of impending danger, dodging out of the way just in time.

In all, of the fifty bandits that had started, barely twenty remained. Those that did, were the furthest back. The ones that hadn't been close enough to fully engage. Of course, the bandits had something to say about the utter defeat they had just faced.

"Kings blood! what sort of monster is that thing!?" One would shout, getting to his feet shakily after just barely managing to avoid Ethelred's horse.

"Forget the demon horse, swords came out of nowhere! Some sort of fey-magic!?"

"That girl with the sword cleaved right through their armor!"

"Bloody stones, I don't think even boss could beat that guy in a fist fight...!"

"We had fifty men, how in the damned gods name did we just lose over half in five seconds to four people!?"

Atop the ramparts near Fio, Vyrell observed the field quietly, narrowing his eyes across the field. Well, no doubt this rabble would swiftly disperse if they didn't decide to suicide themselves against the knights...still, something didn't quite seem right about this. Surely someone wouldn't have attacked a fortified town like this without some sort of further plan? Or was this merely a test for their defenses for another assault later?

Then what about that archer that had almost taken out that sentry?

He'd turn his head towards the forest. There, a subtle movement!

"Knights! Archers in the forest! Someone go take them out!" Vyrell shouted. "Militia, take cover!"

On cue, a number of arrows would home in on the knights position, well aimed shots fired at quick intervals, at each of the knights directly. They would soon be followed by a volley of arrows fired in the general direction of the knights. From the number of arrows, there likely weren't many of them. Just enough to pose a threat if left to keep firing. One among them seemed to have almost pinpoint precision accuracy, however.

"...hit them while the archers have them pinned!" The bandits shouted, starting to run towards the gate and the knights again, emboldened by their perceived ambush.

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[@Pyromania99]
The Queens Chambers

[color=fff79a]"...nnhn? Under attack? Who would be so foolish to attack-"[/color] Another yawn, and the woman on the bed would stretch, suddenly blinking as she'd realize she was in fact, no, not talking to Vyrell. [color=fff79a]"Gah! Lady Luna!?"[/color] She would sit up, stumbling out of her bed, tripping in a rather spectacular fashion, and fall right on the floor. Not that she'd wait too long before she'd scramble to her feet.

[color=fff79a]"Ahem,"[/color] A color of red would color her cheeks as she'd sheepishly laugh. [color=fff79a]"Sorry, sorry, I was having a really nice dream, mhm."[/color] Her gaze would linger on Luna - a fact that was probably not helping Luna as the queen was indeed, still completely naked and didn't seem to mind one bit. Slowly, her gaze would turn harsher as she'd register Luna's words. [color=fff79a]"Who would be so foolish to attack [i]my[/i] city? Luna, thank you."[/color] She'd grab the clothes from the night, and start pushing Luna out of her room. [color=fff79a]"But I should get dressed. Now go help the knights. I swear Vyrell doesn't trust me..."[/color] She'd grumble, not giving Luna time to get a word in edge wise as she'd be hastily shoved out of the Queens chambers.

[color=fff79a]"Oh, and,"[/color] She'd quietly speak, a somewhat sultry tone. [color=fff79a]"If you mention annnnything you saw here, the Lightsword family will carry responsibility, yes?~ toodles and good luck, you can do it~!"[/color] The door would slam shut behind Luna, though she could hear the queen grumbling about the audacity of bandits attacking this early in the morning and ruining her beauty sleep. She should probably go join the other knights at the North Gate now.