Ties That Bind Finale Retelling from INDIFFERENT

A first hand perspective retelling of the finale to Ties That Bind is at the Officials:

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Category: Towns
Topic: Ta’Vaalor

Date: 02/20/2017 04:36 PM CST

From: INDIFFERENT

Subj: The Final Battle

Since before the sun had risen, they’d been preparing. They were both exhausted but pushing through, forcing themselves to keep their minds sharp as they poured over their battle plans and new strategies. After many hours, revisions, meetings, and cups of coffee they felt they had a solid battle plan. “You’re right, I think this is our best option, sir”, she said after reviewing the missive the High Legionnaire had penned. He took the parchment back into his hands and gave it a quick review, before folding it and sealing it with his ring. “It will have to be,” he replied, his voice deep with concern. “We need to spread the word now. This letter will go to Ta’Illistim, while we spread the word here. We’ll gather the legion, citizens, and residents alike to inform them of our strategy,” his voice firm. “Yes, sir,” she replied. The group that had gathered dispersed and made their way into King’s Court. Squire Nihrvanah called out to the Legion in voice and thought.

The legion gathered and the plans were reviewed. No one questioned, no one said a word. Silent acquiescence of what was to be done was their reply. “Spread the word, and prepare yourselves for battle,” were the High Legionnaire’s final words to the group.

Dark clouds gathered, and rain began to fall. The smell of wet cobble stone and mud filled the air. “It’s time,” she thought, and she was ready. She joined the forces which had gathered at Vermilion Gate. It wasn’t long before the first wave advanced against the fortress, and not long before she felt the death cry of a fallen-in-arms. A quick assessment of the battle lines told her they could hold while she tended to the fallen. She moved quickly, a cloud of fog surrounding her before she appeared beside the body, took it within her arms, and once again stepped into the cloud of fog taking her to the nearest gate. There, with all her might, she dragged the body to triage where she knew the fallen would be taken care of.

Wave after wave the foul beings came forth, and fallen soldier after fallen soldier were rescued, taken to triage and revived. The guards at Vermilion pushed the foul creatures to the gully, cutting off the enemy’s ability to send their additional forces south to Annatto Gate. “The plan is working!” she thought as she felt a great wave of hope surge through her body, giving her tired muscles strength to press on. Once more the creatures advanced in strong waves, pushing the defenders back to the bridge losing the ground they had just taken. It was then we heard it, the rallying cry of our King. Guarded by Lord Legionnaire Commander Cyik, King Qalinor strode forth and cried out, “Push forward!” With one swoop of the King’s longblade, he smote four of his enemy. Lord Legionnaire Commander Cyik at the King’s side doubled the count, cutting a hole in their lines. We pushed hard and advanced, but so did the foul beings. It was then we saw it, the lich Vindicto stood before us. Stretching its hand forth, the lich pointed at a nearby soldier, a wave of cold burst forth enveloping the soldier, and not a moment later they collapsed dead at the lich’s feet. One fell, then another, then another. Again and again the lich came, fading in and out of existence, but not before taking another life. Closing his eyes, seeming to anticipate the lich’s appearance, the King swung his sword and with a mighty cry connected with what flesh there was of Vindicto and smote the foul creature down. The lich faded from existence, but we knew it was not dead, only weakened. At the moment, we dragged the dead to triage and the King had given the command, “Fall back to King’s Court, the representative of the Hall of Mages arrives shortly.” She rushed, with the body in her hands, into triage and called out, “Return to King’s Court, the King requests the presence of all.”

Groups made their way from the Hall of Arkati to the Court, she ran as quickly as she could but only caught a glimpse of the Mages opening the portal when she arrived. “A portal, but to where?” she asked herself. It wasn’t long before she had her answer. Lord Legionnaire Commander Cyik called out, “Those who can stand in Old Ta’Faendryl, fall in on High Legionnaire Kakoon to take the fight to the wall of shadow. Lord Legionnaire Commander Jaranzair will be joining this patrol, while the King and I will stay behind to guard the fortress.” She joined the High Legionnaire and prepared herself for the assault to come. The High Legionnaire and company stepped through the portal and were immediately assault by a barrage of friendly fire spells as they met with the group from Illistim. “Friendly Fire!” she belted, “There are two groups here!” she shouted, but it was too late, several from the group from Vaalor had fallen. “Form one group!” someone called out in the masses. She fell in line with the massive group and turned her attention to the wall of shadows that stood before her. One by one, spells were cast until light broke through the darkness. A massive wave of Ithzir Champions spewed forth accompanied by wave of demons. One by one the creatures were dispatched of. She stood, one among many, ready to face off with what she knew was going to be a dangerous fight against one. Vindicto came and went, in and out, killing a comrade-in-arms as it did. The lich was struck down by one, but not for long, again Vindicto assaulted, and once more was struck down. “It is weakening him!” She thought to herself. With a surge of its last energy it came, fading in and out, but harder to strike at. “Dispel the creature!” someone cried out in the mass of bodies and the fighting force. In and out it weaved, and finally the chance everyone needed to dispel the being. Having been weakened and its vulnerabilities exposed with a lack of spells. The lich was no match for the group as Champion Menos struck him down with a final blow.

OOC Note: Thank you Treeva for posting all the messaging, I thought this was a good stopping point. The visions followed from here as well as the explanation that came later in the court. Huge thanks to Kakoon for his help in writing this post.