[center][h1][color=#B5A642][b]Dragan Meszaros[/b][/color][/h1][/center]

[color=#B5A642][b]"A skeletal paladin, still bearing a silver blade?"[/b][/color] Dragan turned to the thrall, an eyebrow raised underneath his helmet. [color=#B5A642][b]"How my former brothers have fallen. Fortunately, the blade will be all we have to fear. As for this Society,"[/b][/color] He nodded in response to Ilena's words. [color=#B5A642][b]"We've no reason to seek them out for now. No need to start unnecessary fights."[/b][/color]

Foreknowledge of the enemy would be invaluable. As he was now, Dragan had no doubt that most lesser undead would fall under his sway once more. This skeletal paladin sounded to still be beyond his grasp, however. Precautions would need to be taken. The Death Knight glanced back towards the rest of his companions, turning to venture deeper into the cathedral. 

[color=#B5A642][b]"I imagine some among us have preparations to make before we set out, myself included. When I'm finished, I will meet you near the west gate, past the yard."[/b][/color]

Centuries-old memories led Dragan to the armories he knew the cathedral possessed. A quick search of said quarters revealed a collection of weapons, many still more or less usable. None were of the highest craftsmanship, but experience and knowledge of steel told the vampiric knight which were servicable and would hold up in a fight. He hefted a two-handed warhammer into his hands and took a practice swing, nodding in satisfaction. This would serve, for now. A blunt smashing weapon would be the most effective against the skeleton that barred their way. It wasn't his old mace, but it would be more efficient on his blood reserves than conjuring one up. 

Once he returned outside and regrouped with the others in the courtyard, Dragan stepped forward towards the gate. The sound of shuffling undead had him extending a hand out, the other clutching his warhammer. 

[color=#B5A642][b]"Serve."[/b][/color] He commanded, exerting his will to take command over as many lesser undead as he could in the immediate area of the gate without taxing his blood reserves too much.