Invasion from within: Beziar

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" Understood Admiral. I will see you very soon."

* Scales slithered off, careful not to interfere with Dal's stride.

*Even atop the buildings, there was was conflict and destruction. Hopping puppeteers built fortifications, where Anhule assassins would leap from and attack unsuspecting military and militia. In the skies, various flying demons buzzed about, puking acid and spraying quills all around. on the ground, mortals clashed with demons both common and exotic, acting as huge swaths of blocking terrain.*

* Calling upon the inherit power of her Exaltation, Kahn's anima pushed her forward like a set of hands, carrying her to Dal's side*

" Let her do to me?... I did not let anyone do anything to me. But there is a more important task at hand, Admiral Dal'Lumen. I have not been completely honest with you. I have not known this long, but I suspected since we first met. Cho-Hi-Xo and Avalisa were mates in a past life.... and I have all these left over feelings that I do not fully Understand.... Now stop!"

* As the roof of the building ending, Kahn jumped forward, sinking her fist into the ground, spraying rock, dirt, rubble and debris in all directions in an attempt to stop or at least slow Dal down in his attempt to flee*

" I don't know how you feel... but I am taking a chance here... im saying that I want... I need to explore these feelings. And now I need to know where you stand."

( +3 difficulty to run for this turn. 6 suxx social attack on Dal's Compassion to convince him to stop and talk with her about their ill defined relationship)

[Dal'Lumen]

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*Dal furrowed his eyebrow... So Kahn was indeed all woman after all, trying to deal with feelings and a relationship while a war is going on. He recalled that the demon called herself The Woman Spurned and sighed to himself, realizing what must be happening to Kahn. As he came down from his long distance vault, jumping off the heads of demons below, as he did this they became agitated into a screeching mob of vile claws, gnashing jaws, and projected bile. While Dal caught these demons by surprise and moved effortlessly over them, the scene behind where he had come was a mess for Kahn to cross the now enraged throngs.*

"What? Kahn the city is under attack, this hardly seems like the time! Yes I've known for a while that we have been together in past lives I'm glad you know now, we can talk about it later!...

But... Try to think of yourself if you were truly uninfluenced by the demon; you would be fighting beside me! I can't stop - I need you Kahn, I need you to help imperveress, I need you to SNAP OUT OF IT!

*As he cleared the contested streets he jumped again and tore straight up the side of a tallish apartment building, clambering up to its roof like a monkey up a tree. The manse was in sight and he could see scales up ahead. This chase was going to drain him before long, and he wouldn't have the strength to fight back... He looked around briefly surveying the rout ahead.*


{{7MDV Defended}}
Cunning Manuever +1dif +1 hazard?
(12SXS -9Dif 3SXS Chase ~~~ 3 SXS Social Attack Kahn)

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*Kahn growled as she saw Dal escape up the side of a building. Using the lingering power of her anima, Kahn tore up the building in a single bound, landing next to Dal when she came back down*

“ There are greater things than this empire out there, Dal’Lumen! Have you not thought of building your own? One greater? The Emperor is weak and young. We could run far away from here! This does not have to be our problem!”

* Kahn reached out to put her arms around him, locking her joints as to hold him in place and not allow him to move. Her form rapidly grew and changed into that of her huge war form. The silver tattoos on her body dimmed as the orange ones became brighter. Kahn bared her teeth as she held onto Dal*

“ Don’t you understand?! I am a warrior! The strongest of my people and the chosen of Luna! I do not talk about my feelings lightly, and when I do, I will not have them be brushed aside so callously!!”[/b]

*overhead, flocks of vitriol dragons flew, dropping poison down upon leagues of both mortal and demon alike. The strange sound of a horn could be heard off in the distance, no doubt signaling something ominous*

(( 14 suxx clinch, 2 suxx chase, 6 total hazard))

[Dal'Lumen]

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"Kahn please! By some cruel twist... This- all of this... suffering - it's connected to me, and my family! It's my sister Kahn - Shes here and that is why Beziar... or maybe the whole empire suffers!"

*As Kahn closed in on him and tried to seize him, he turned to face her... he looked directly into her eyes, his own were were terrified and tragic, yet he closed his arms around her growing form and embraced her not as an enemy but as cherished loved one. He turned his face to the side, pressing it against her and continued to speak.*

"You are so strong, I see that and could never have hoped to hold victory over you without pouring every drop of strength in my body and soul into that dual! If someone like you wants to be with me I could not possibly be happier. But if we give up on these people now... we don't deserve love at all... - I can't do this alone. If you care anything for what you and I could be at all... help me."

*As he held on to Kahns hulking form he remembered his prayer and hoped dearly that he was making the right choice placing his faith in Kahns will to break her free of any power that demon held over her.*

{16 SXS Social on Kahn - Compassion rolled}

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*Kahn’s eyes glossed over as the orange tattoos flickered on and off for three seconds. Her moonsilver tattoos glowed brightly as her Anima banner billowed out into an Iconic image of a roaring tiger , accompanied with snort & roar sound effects*

“ Call your cloud… or this will hurt!”

*Kahn reached down and lifted Dal up over his head, then heaved him off in the direction of the Bezair Manse, sending him hundreds of yards into the air, far above the buzzing demons who skirmished below. Down at the Manse, Dal could see the faint silhouettes of Scales, One Road, Malachite and his retinue, and the image of what seemed to be a Wood Aspected Dragon-Blooded dancing in place in flowing robes. Remnants of Anhules were tossed about, and specks of their blood clung to everyone’s clothing*



( Automatic +8 suxx to Dal's next chase roll)

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*At first he thought he had not gotten through to her, but when she spoke to him it was clear what her intent was, and he allowed her to chuck him like an enormous spear of golden light. He careened over the battlefield, penetrating the air space of the flying demons, as he came near them he planted his feet on their backs springing even higher through the battlefield, not forgetting to slash at their wings on the way.

As he began his descent and momentum was lost he put his fingers to his lips and issued one of his deafening whistles calling down a cumulus to scoop him up. The little cloud swerved and snaked it's way through the other occupants of the sky and positioned itself at his feet and the two of them dove toward the manse with all possible haste.*


{1 WP spent - 6+8 =14 SXS -2 Difficulty +12 = 19/20 SXS Escape. Almost there~~~ 7 SXS Attack 9SXS Attack on flying demons he passes}

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* The Agate's exploded into clouds of bile and broken segments which plummeted down to the ground, where they crushed Blood Apes on their way to combat some of Ramoth's Boar Guard.

So it seemed Bezair's neighboring city had already cleaned out its own streets and was now aiding others.

Down below, Scales was the first to see Dal riding his cloud, her iridescent glosing form alerted the others, who now looked upwards at the sky. Off to the distance, Dal would see that the group of Warrior women, along with their leader, were not too far behind Kahn and would be closing in on the manse soon*

[Dal'Lumen]

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* It was with this last leg of the race that Dal slowed down and landed beside his comrades and slid off the cumulus cloud giving it a friendly stroke and allowing it to go on it's way home. He took a few steps toward them even as his knees shook and nearly buckled from exhaustion, his essence was dangerously low from the combined strain of fighting Balestrom, interrogating a lesser demon, and fleeing from the mighty hunter Kahn. He came to Quie-Ra and put his hand on his shoulder catching his breath while half propping himself up on him.*

"They are coming, Kahn and others have been corrupted... Demons... Lilaine the woman scorned, please you cannot hurt the women they know not what they do!"

*He turned as scales slid up to his side and sat down on her, taking what time he had to find respite and get to his feet again for what was about to come.

He turned an exhausted look on the Dragon-blood attempting to recognize them if at all.*

"I saw something run into the manse behind me... what was that are you guys allright?"

(( 3SxS Completed!)

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* Quie-Ra looked puzzled as Dal braced himself against his godly form. The others all gathered around the solar, the dancing Dragon-blooded did not stop moving to the music that constantly played in his head.*

" What are you talking about? Kahn corrupted? I doubt anyone could teach her what it means, let alone crawl inside her head to do it!"

" Admiral Dal-Lumen? Wow, I heard about you! I am Valerian Root... I live in Kidashen. I saw Saia and she said I should come out here to help. Feel like dancing? I taught my wife how to dance in 3 days, I am sure I could teach you in a matter of minutes!"

* This man was clearly a wood aspect from the marks on his body and his red hair. His clothes looked like they were two sises too small, with his sleeves, sash and belt flailing about as he danced*

* From his clothes, One Road procured a fancy crystal bottle of a deep purple liquid. He pulled the stopper off and handed it to Dal*

" Here, drink some of this. It will get you back to your old self. Lilaine you said? Thats not a demon I am familiar with. We should be ready for anything then."

*Malachite spoke a few words in a strange language to his minions, quickly, they traded out their weapons for the crossbows at their hips*

( Dal heals his permanent essence in health levels and recovers his Essence & willpower completely from a glass worth of the divine tasting liquid.)

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"She is still in there, I got through to her, but she was obsessed about talking about her feelings for me! If Lilaine is the woman scorned; fear of rejection must be the core of her power."

*Dal could do nothing but look at the dancing Valerian Root with exasperation. He took the vial slowly, looking at it curiously before taking a sip and realizing it's taste and properties right away, he immediately drank deeply until he felt all of his strength return to him. He handed the bottle back to One Road and felt the energy of the purple fluid run through his body like a wave, and felt as good as if he had just had several days of restful relaxation.

With strength returned to him he stood up proud and strong, slapping Quie on the shoulder solidly.

Strangely dancing felt appropriate with this surge of energy, and as his hand came off of Quie he spun away as if his hand had been deflected with great force. He continued to spin to the point he seemed as though his momentum might fade and like a child's spin top he fumbled, but rather than fall over he caught himself on one hand behind his back. He kicked his legs over into the air standing on a single hand as lower body and legs fell sideways like a pendulum, his butt passed an inch over the ground and carried through to the other side where he changed hands and extended his body, doing a single hand stand on his opposite side.

He braced his other hand, swung his legs through his arms and flipped himself into a spinning ball in the air and landed casually, continuing into an easy walk to the forefront of the group, facing the direction he had come, and where danger followed.*

"Nice to meet you Valerian Root, thanks for the assistance! That drink really hit the mark One Road... But when were you going to tell me about my sister?"


{7SxS "POWAH" Dance}

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* The dancing Valerian Root laughed as he watched Dal show his own moves, taking a moment to clap as he twirled*

" That's the spirit, Dal'Lumen! Life is a dance, so be sure to never stop moving."

* One Road pushed the bottle back into Dal's hand, readying his J-Daikaive for the fight that was coming*

" Keep that one... I have a few more. I crashed a god's promotion party and stole a few of those. Be sure to use it sparingly, because I am not sure when I can get more. On your guard! I saw our fight the first time around, and it did not go well... don't worry, lightning rarely strikes twice!"


(INITIATIVE
Valerian Root- 9
One Road- 8
Malachite-5
Retinue(Mountian)- 5,4,4,2
Retinue(people of earth)-6,4,4,1
Lilaine- 6
Kahn-5
Retinue(demon women) 5,8,6,8,6,4,4,2,4,3)

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"Dodging my question One Road?"

*He tucked the bottle into his sash and flourished One Roads other J-Daiklaive as the Demon and her thrall approached.*

"Well our unwelcome guests have arrived... not the time to talk about it. Ok here's how this is going to go if this turns ugly... Those women are Imperial Citizens, we can't hurt them.

Malachite, One Road, and Quie-Ra - You guys take down the Demon but watch your strikes she may try to use a human shield. Valerian since you like to move so much you're going to move through the battle at will attacking or protecting as you see fit, try to keep those women safe and clear of Lilaine.

Malachite, have your men subdue the Women, Scales... You and I are on Kahn. Everyone be ready - They tried to negotiate with me, cover your targets but don't engage in hostility until the situation can be appraised! All heard?!"

*Here was the booming voiced Admiral, in all of his unquestionable authority. It seemed not only had he been training martial artists, meditating and soul searching, but apparently reading up on and practicing the empires finest materials on unit command. His Anima burst around him, embracing his allies in his ethereal Solar energy. As she landed Dal's eyes blazed at the demon, if only looks could kill.*

{Initiative = 3 ---
12 SXS vrs 5? Difficulty for Road, Valerian, Quie, Malachite and Scales. 7 SXS Coordinated Attack ( Ready if fighting breaks out)

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"Got It!"

* the group shouted in unison, Malachite himself surprised that he would feel so compelled to work under a Solar like this*

* The legion of feminine doom soon arrived at Dal's doorstep, weapon's ready and tattoos glowing brightly.*

" Rain down hell upon them, sisters!!"

*Lilaine raised her spear high, causing her hoard to let out a loud battle cry, certainly one that would rattle mortals, had there been any*

" I don't know how you know about her... but I can't talk with you about her, lest I put both of your lives in danger."

(Dal-0
Valerian Root-3
One Road-4
(Mountain Folk)- 6
(Demon women)-6
(People of earth)- 6
Kahn- 6
Lilaine- 6 )

[Dal'Lumen]

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"Allright... A fight it is - Stick to the plan and watch each others backs, we're at a disadvantage fighting friendlies!"

*Dal turned sideways, tall and fierce, he lifted his left hand and aimed his fingers at Kahn making eye contact with the tigress and with two bends of his fingers he goaded her to direct her attention on him. Not that he needed to get her attention, no doubt he was the only thing she would have attacked in any case. He slid in to snake form and faced her down, J-Daiklaive slightly hidden angled down the top of his thigh ready for an unbridled fight with Kahn.*

"Hey again Kahn... You're not going to let this witch crawl around in your head anymore are you? If this demon can do it, how would you hope to defend against The Walker in Darkness... Don't be so weak, snap out of it. I know there's a part of you deep down inside that would like nothing more than to see the look on her face as you take her down."


{Snake Form [-3 Enemy Attack Pool +5B Soak (11B)] -3m (43/66M Pool) ~~~ {7SXS Social Manip Kahn -1wp (6/7wp) Valor rolled.}

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*As Valerian Root's hands shot out to the sides, a jewel encrusted green jade fan flew into either one. He clicked both fan open, then spun himself into the middle of the fray. Continuing his dance, he pushed his fans forward, setting two of the warrior women's blades into either of the fan's opening slits, then closed the fans and yanked the opposite end, pulling the weapons out if the warrior's hands and five feet behind him. In the same fluid motion, he brought both fans into the air, then clicked them open*

(14 & 17 suxx disarm)


(Dal- 0
Valerian Root-3
Road-1
Malachite-2
Mountian folk-3
people of earth-3
Demon Women-3
Kahn-3
Lilaine-3)