TheDarkTemplar

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

Hmm I guess I'll just give a brief description of it in the villains section.

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

Oh jeez do I have to make a CS for the Dragon too?!

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

Speaking of Sar'than I forgot to add Krovah to the villain list.

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

@Mega Birb
Every Knight-Commander brought with them a Knight-Captain and a company of 200 of the elite Templars of The Order. The rest of The Order are still at their various forts scattered across the continent.

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

Before Evelyn could even prepare to cast her spell, Ruinil had already unleashed a volley of arrows onto the cultists. Fire engulfed the battlefield as those who didn't flee were eventually slain in the fiery arena. There would not be many survivors, this much Evelyn knew as she watched the survivors dash past her as cultists tried to follow only to be either cut down by her blade or Ruinil's arrows. "Gods give me strength", Evelyn whispered to herself before preparing the spell. A small ball of light formed in her hand, small branches of electricity darted out from the mote of light which grew bigger and brighter with each passing second until the light hide her hands entirely. In a fraction of a second Evelyn heard nothing, there was no sound only pure silence as everything seemed to be frozen before she unleashed the power arc lightening which grasped the first row of cultists. The enemys' bodies thrashed violently before hopping to the next group leaving behind a charred corpse, Evelyn kept up the spell sending a continuous surge or electricity through the ranks of the enemy. As each moment passed she could feel her magicka reserves depleting before it converted her life essence to magicka. She was getting weaker by the second as her ability to keep up the spell began to dwindle, her body felt weak and she knew that if she kept this up she'd join the numerous dead at Starguard. With no other choice she put one last burst of energy into the spell before breaking away and signaling for her squad to retreat to the forest. There were still some cultists left standing and Evelyn could only hope her companions could evade them for she had strength left to aid them.

As she approached the forest edge, Evelyn looked back once more at the ongoing battle at Starguard. The sound of swords clashing, men dying, fires burning, and walls crumbling echoed across the land. Just as she was about to look away she was cursed with a sight she'd never forget as long as she lived. Black wings carrying evil flew across the night sky, with it green fire spewed forth, bathing the hall of the conclave in green hellfire. The result was an explosion destroying the upper keep and scattering its stones across Starguard. Screams could be heard and the fires of war scattered and quickly filled the keep. It was then that Starguard fell, the last of its defenders were all slain and the enemy now took control of the beacon of order across Miras.

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

Well the castle gates have been breached, a dragon has appeared and it serves the enemy. Evelyn, Glodin, Ruinil, Cythlla, and Jeremiah are all fighting to escape in the nearby village.

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

@Rotten@Apoalo
Still with us or naw?

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

Half of Krovah's face had been badly bloodied and bruised, some of his fangs were even chipped or gone completely. As he tried to gain his bearings after that powerful hit he noticed Cythlla raise a corpse. Slowly it approached and Krovah wasted no time in dealing with it. Grabbing one of his cultists who were already busy fighting a Templar, Krovah hurled his follower at the corpse bomb. The resulting explosion was far enough away to miss Krovah and only small droplets of acid reached him. His cultist was not so fortunate as his entire body was melting away within seconds while he experienced every agonizing moment of it. Krovah knew he'd perish if he continued to fight. His master's work was not complete and so he must ensure his survival. "HOLD THEM HERE! I WILL RETURN WITH REINFORCEMENTS! LET NONE FOLLOW!", he ordered to his cultists who soon began to circle around him, allowing the vile creature to escape. Before he vanished, Krovah roared at Glodin and Cythlla, a gesture that meant they'd be hunted as long as they both lived.

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Evelyn did not waste time, as soon as Ruinil explained the plan she informed him of the situation, "What the elf says is true, the Knight-Commanders have all been slain. The enemy was hiding within out ranks and by the time we found out we were already weakened enough for the main force to strike. We must retreat and inform what remains of The Order". Evelyn glanced back at the battlefield and noticed that Krovah was fleeing the scene. It was obvious that he'd left to return with reinforcements but they'd be long gone by the time more cultists arrived. Turning her attention back to Ruinil and Jeremiah she spoke once more, "The eastern end of the village is closest to the forest. If we can reach it our escape will be covered. While I don't doubt your skill, this many of the enemy is too much for one archer and I won't have you die in vain". A loud crash notified Evelyn that the shield wall was being hammered hard by the enemy. There was not much time before the wall collapsed and a plan had to be formulated and executed before that shield wall broke. "My magicka reserves are just barely restored to cast my electromancy, if I can put enough power into my cast I could stun the front line of cultists. The moment I cast the spell, corporal, have your men push forward. The front line should fall right over. In the meantime my men at the opposite side will push them forward towards the wall. Elf, you'll need to find a high point and provide arrow fire. If this goes well, we'll be free of these bastards and away into the woods".

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

Evelyn watched as Cythlla summoned forth that infernal creature, however she did nothing to stop her but instead watched in silence. It was not out of fear that Evelyn did not intervene, deep down she very much wanted to remain here and aid in the battle. The thought of abandoning her brothers and sisters in arms weighed heavily on her conscience but she new she had a duty to avenge them. Of course she'd only avenge them if they survived their current situation as this conflict was bringing undue attention to their group. Evelyn noticed the ranks of the Templar group ahead of them were breaking, it would not be long before they'd be dispersed and cut down. Still if there was a way to save this lot Evelyn would try. "These cultists are away from the main force! We can push them back to save these men!", Evelyn replied to Ruinil as she began to advance towards where most of the fighting was.

That's when she caught sight of Krovah, the dark abomination stared her down with hate in his eyes and rage in his heart. For a moment it looked as if the demon would challenge his sword against hers but Glodin's hammer came hurling down the street and slamming into the side of Krovah's mouth. Evelyn smirked before looking back to Glodin and Cythlla, "Keep him busy, the enemy needs him for direction!" she ordered before looking over to Ruinil. "Follow me! We need to rally these men!", Evelyn didn't waste time as she began to slash and stab her way through the battlefield towards the Templars. Finally arriving at their shield wall she passed through just in time to dodge a dagger lunge. Catching her breath she asked, "Who among you is in command?!", Evelyn spoke with haste as this battle needed to end fast. The last she checked, Starguard's gates had been breached and it wouldn't be long before the castle was taken. Once that happens the surrounding area would be searched for stragglers of The Order.

Knights of The Dawn Covenant: The Longest Winter

@OtomostheCrazy
Oh no I'm not mad at that, I said "urge to kill rising" because I kept losing my progress on the post I was working on.