[b]ooc:[/b] there's an idea
[b]Time:[/b] late afternoon near dusk
[b]Weather:[/b] Cold but not freezing
[b]Mentions: [/b] [@Tellussoil][@CorvianMERCDB][@Karcen][@Lulidew]
[b]music: [/b] 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4zh8RwhjZ0&list=RDk4zh8RwhjZ0&start_radio=1
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Xune keeps control of her skeletons as they withdraw, reinforcing the magic sustaining them so the pyramid’s drain and the uneven ground do not collapse their retreat. The surge of soul flame released by the pursuing undead reaches them before they clear the area. The blast tears through the skeletons’ heavy armor and strikes Xune as well, destroying the armor and leaving her injured despite the wards. [i](heavy armor F of minions destroy, xune takes 1 damage)[/i]

Lorien pushes back toward the entrance to launch his attack and steps into the drain zone again. The pyramid leaches him as he moves in, taking a portion of his lifeforce before he releases the strike. The wave of dark energy reaches the entrance but is pulled inward and absorbed by the pyramid rather than detonating inside.[i] (1 hp damage to Lorien)[/i]

Ryker attempts to evade the advancing undead fighter while falling back with Xune. The strike still connects enough to damage his armor, the soul flame edge biting into the plating as he retreats. [i](1 damage to Ryker armor)[/i]

Mantis evades the spear attacks cleanly and withdraws from the drain zone without injury, maintaining distance from the pursuing enemies.

The armored undead continue their pursuit. Their pace keeps them close to Xune and Ryker as the party retreats. One of the spear bearers lunges again toward 1 of the skeletons retreating with Xune while another closes on Ryker with a follow up strike of its soul flame blade. [i](both attacks are enhanced and basic actions will not be sufficient as seen by the characters earlier)[/i]

Shortly after Lorien’s attack is absorbed, the pyramid’s pull fades. The draining effect in the zone around the immediate area of the pyramid subsides to tolerable levels. 


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[img]https://i.imgur.com/RYpv0nP.png[/img]
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[img]https://i.imgur.com/mgW0YoO.png[/img]
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