[h3][color=thistle]Io[/color][/h3]

The Varjans had slain their own prisoners. It was a development Io had not seen coming, but given what she knew there were perhaps some explanations for what they did. It certainly wasn't the move she would have made - even if the prisoners needed to die, there were more practical ways to do so while still extracting use from them. '[color=thistle]The lich wondering why the soldiers prefer their allies dead than alive. How ironic.[/color]' Io dryly noted the irony, though she took no joy in seeing the outcome of the situation.

Io was frozen for a moment considering the new development, but the clashing of steel regained her attention. Takeshi had come to her aid - and not just the human, but also Skarsneek and the sisters Hangai. Takeshi had stopped the brunt of their first attack, and Io needed to follow up before the human was hurt.

"[b][color=thistle]Get back, Takeshi![/color][/b]" Io called out as she directed her mists to focus around the two Varjan elites. Before they could understand what exactly was happening, Io activated the lightning charge, electrifying the elites and the very air around them. Io wanted to make sure they neutralized the mage, and taking care of his guards was a necessary step.