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-----The High Dark Priestess looks at the exchange of ineffective spells with a cold evil look. She then reaches beside her and pulls out what looks like a black wand.
-----Sol looks at the new arrivals with gentle happiness, only slightly out of place. "See...problem solved." Sol says to his companions, whilst indicating the followers of Noctura. He then draws his longsword and charges towards the two warriors, whispering the whole time to himself.
-----The warriors brace themselves for Sol’s attack. The young man sweeps his blade across as one of the warriors parries his sword. With a quick back thrust, Sol tries to catch the other warrior off guard, but his sword bangs noisily against a dark shield.
-----Each of the opponents stab in at Sol, but their weapons clang as Sol deflects both of their attacks.
-----Raven yells, "Now we finish this! This is for Gabe..." With that, Raven fires his bow at the old man. Two arrows quickly leave the ranger’s bow. The first one finds the old man’s shoulder, taking the grin off his face. The second arrow quivers as it is stopped by the old man’s shield.
-----Raising the black wand, the High Dark Priestess points it toward Sarah and hisses out, " No Nocto Nada!" A pale gray beam shoots forth and seems to shine toward Sarah and the ones clustered about her, although they feel nothing strike them.
-----"Destroy them!" the dark-clad hag then shouts to her servitors, "If they had protection, it has been dispelled!"
-----Sol continues to concentrate his attacks on the warriors. With concern for his own companions, Sol angrily thrusts with his prize longsword. The weapon slices through, finding a weak point in the chain links of his enemy, and impaling the warrior’s stomach.
-----As the fighter dies on Sol’s sword, he senses the other warrior approach on his left side. As his assailant raises his sword high to bear down on the young hero’s head, Sol suddenly swings himself and the dying man on his sword around. In a split second, the enemy brings his sword down, but instead of striking the young man, the blade nearly cuts through the throat of the dying warrior as his body falls to the ground. Sol springs back with his sword free. He twirls his sword in a flourish ending in a defensive stance ready to pounce at his second opponent.
-----The old man still mounted on his horse quickly reaches in a pouch at his side. Wincing in pain from his shoulder, he brings forth a vial of liquid and downs the substance.
-----With a shriek, the wild-eyed priestess leaps down from her horse. With her dirty blond hair streaming out behind her, she draws a short sword looking at Sarah with a murderous look.
-----Zentil quickly kneels and drawing his bow, launches two arrows at the young priestess. Both missiles smote deeply into her belly, dropping her to her knees. Her head slumps down and the dirty blond hair droops into her face. Slowly she picks herself up and peers vengefully through the strands of hair in her eyes. With reddish spittle running down her chin, she spits a curse at Zentil as she moves forward. "Bastard elf!" she says, "I will offer your spirit to Noctura!"
-----Rand likewise shoots two arrows, this time at the frizzy-haired man. A look of shock crosses the man’s face as if he has come out of some kind of stupor. Somehow both of Rand’s arrows miss him as he makes his horse back up.
-----Suddenly, a frantic cawing is heard and a furious flutter of dark wings is about Sarah’s head. The crow that everyone saw earlier had descended and is now continually trying to attack the young sorceress.
-----Raven yells at the old man, "How does that feel Grandpa?!" Raven continues to fire at the old man. As his first arrow leaves his bow, a strange thing occurs. The old man dismounts in a movement that seems too inhumanly quick for a human. Raven’s arrow misses him widely.
-----Cursing, Raven draws another arrow, but in his fury, the arrow gets improperly notched. Instead of firing as it should, the arrow falls at the ranger’s feet.
-----Wanting to finish his opponent quickly, Sol launches himself at the remaining warrior with renewed vigor. He gives his opposite a quick grin before swinging the blade down. Sol’s enemy quickly steps back, avoiding the long sword as it cuts the air. As Sol brings his sword about, the warrior catches the sword and deflects it off his shield. With a sudden jab, the warrior scratches Sol’s arm drawing blood. With a sneer, the man stares into Sol’s face, saying, "You like that? I’m gonna spill more of your blood."
-----The crow continues to flutter around Sarah’s head, seemingly trying to find a way to her eyes. The girl frantically throws her arms up, warding off the attacking bird.
-----Raven drops his bow, draws his swords and runs to attack the old man. The old man appears to calmly wait as the ranger charges him. Just as Raven stops within striking distance, the old man slashes at Raven with a move Raven easily avoids. However, an incredibly quick reversal by the old man takes Raven by surprise as the enemy’s short sword nicks Raven under the chin.
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