Active [Fae See-East Empire Border] Operation: Fort Bury Part 2

This RP is a continuation of Finished - [Isekai Hell] Operation: Fort Bury

Feel free to link your character sheet in your opening post!

RP Goals:
Carry out operation fort bury and bury Fort Kanna.

Yukan: Evolve, Protect and meet allies

Gyld: Evolve

Griffin: Make allies. Protect allies and the ritual casters.

Kota: Allies, and help the Fae
====
Location: Border of the See of Fae and East Empire, Near Fort Kanna

Mention: DarkKitsune gmimperfecti SixSense

Time: Late Evening

Weather: Supernatural Stormy, Thunderstorm

Language Key: "Common" "{Sylvan}", "<Beastial>" "%Analog%"

While the dramatic events had been occurring on the fight near the frontlines of the fort, despite Ninelle’s effort to speed up the process there was something wrong with why it had been taking so long.

With so many of the Fae-Beast (And a construct) resources dedicated on fighting up front, there were less left behind to protect the ritual casters who were near the forest line. Griffin and Kota had both stayed behind along side Fae and a few other beasts who were acting as mercenaries to help protect the casters.

There were four Takai badger beast men with spears and traditional Kuridan armor facing the forest line, as well as a haregon martial artist who wore clothing like he was from the West Empire, and perhaps was upper cast, his robes a blue greenish hue, however it was apparent he probably had experience with how he carried himself.

Beyond that there were some Magisword elves who had stayed as well around five. The ten or so Earth Gensai casters too preoccupied with the ritual, the large Treant Petrien also focused. Guarding this area was a bit of a taller order because they could be attacked on three sides fairly easily, the one facing the forest line and away.

The main advantage the group had was that unless the group ahead started to quite literally fail there shouldn’t be that many East Empire units who would be making there way all the way over there or so they would have assumed.




Petrien eventually announced in his booming voice, “...There’s something wrong, the ritual is being interrupted by someone not all so far away..” He was very focused, even from a visual perspective from someone who could see the magic lieu lines of the ritual the green lines looked like they were being broken up in sections now by red magical ‘blockags’ in the form of red looking squares.


“We’ll have to take care of them, the frontline can’t fight forever..not after the East Empire unleashed whatever those monsters are…” He’d speak very seriously. It was apparent to anyone that the situation was getting really perilous.


“Well then what are we waiting for?! Let’s go kill the interloper!” The Haregon spoke looking to the others.


One of the magisword elves spoke up as well, “We can’t all leave, they could be hiding themselves in the forest line as we speak..they may even be trying to draw us out for an ambush, if these casters are taken care of the whole operation will fail and all of our losses will have been for nothing!”

“Typical of Fae, worrying about such things..When you’re a [Beast] you don’t worry you do what needs to be done!” The Haregon responded.

One of the Takai clan badger Ashigaru spoke up, “I do not think the Fae is misguided, I have learned in the academy if you spread out too thinly in hopes of mastering offense and defense, you become a master of none..”

While those defending the ritual seemed to be debating amongst themselves what they should do, it wouldn’t be all too long before Kota would feel something..that was almost disturbing with his Sixth Sense F (Spirits) like there was something malevolent not all that far away stemming from the woods…


===


While this interruption was ongoing Yukan was still facing off against the monster which Petrien had mentioned, it began to rain, and rain hard it did, thunder and lightning picking up the sky like there was an ongoing atmospheric shift.

The rain overtime would make the ashened earth battlefield muddy as Fae, Beast and East Empire soldiers continued to skirmish with one another exchanging blows on either side, undeterred by the immense danger, perhaps though military conditioning and patriotism on either side, the Fae for the Spirit King, the East Empire Soldiers for their Emperor, humans, and their nation, both sides believing they were correct.




Many of Yukan’s allies were struggling, Gyld against the book’s corruption in that pocket dimension, so many he wasn’t even sure if they were alive who were now on the ground after getting sliced by Tenebrae’s assault.


But he felt the power of his ancestors behind him, one which would not allow him to stop here, even if he was injured too in such a way, he was driven forward by them, a battle spirit immense radiating from him.

“Arescet…I’ll make you pay for the suffering you caused here today, innocent men whose lives you threw away in the pursuit of power! Even those who so loyally served the Empire you claim to protect! Preying on the weak and desperate…I will not allow you to pass…Even if I take my last breath here..I’ll make sure you cross the Sanzu river with me!” He spat out snarling in beastial after as Yukan gradually approached the occultist with an intense killing intent radiating from him.


Despite this happening Arescet stood his ground. “Hah! You thought wrong Tanuki…Your theatrics don't scare me! All these bells and whistles won't make up for your mediocrity! You’re nothing but an animal ready for slaughter Just like the rest of your filthy race! I’ll put you down where you stand!" He began to charge up another shot from the life force reserve which he had stolen. Red energy crackled as the rain kept pelting down, and lightning struck across the sky, the wind picking up as well.

Kota would heed the words that the Treant had spoken, their task was to see that the ritual is completed by any means possible. If there was something preventing that then it would have to be dealt with in an efficient manner.

The conflict of interest within the group was pretty clear as both sides made valid points. Griffin seemed to stand with the side of defending, ideally it would make sense however time didn’t seem to be in their favor.

“If this ritual doesn’t succeed then our comrades' sacrifices will be for nought. Stopping the interference is a gamble we might have to take. The fact of the matter is the longer the ritual takes, the more casualties.”

At that moment he would feel a chill go down his slime as he looked towards the forest. This ominous presence had put the kitsune on guard. “I fear there is something lurking within the forest. An entity of Ill intent.”

Kota would use his [Supernatural Sense] to try and gain further knowledge on what was lurking within the forest.

Actions
Supernatural Sense - (Heightened Senses E)(Sixth Sense F)(Perception F)(Appraisal E) Kota attempts to uses his Sensory skills to perceive supernatural and/or non-supernatural entities within his range of ability. Rank E - 1 post cooldown

Location: Border of the See of Fae and East Empire, Near Fort Kanna

Mention: SixSense DarkKitsune

Time: Late Evening

Weather: Supernatural Stormy, Thunderstorm

Language Key: "Common" "{Sylvan}", "<Beastial>" "%Analog%"


The Martial Haregon looked back at griffin thumping his foot letting out an exasperated sound of annoyance.

“We need to unjam this spell mumbo jumbo immediately! We don’t have time to wait! I want to feel the skull of the interloper beneath my foot before reinforcements from the Empire can arrive!” The martial artist would exclaim impatiently again.


“See this guy right here knows what I’m talking about! We must strike quickly and with great efficiency! Devastate our foes and win a decisive battle before they can even think of taking any of our own lives they’ll already be all dead!”

He exclaimed agreeing with Kota.

“Those who are not cowardly should follow us to victory!”

One of the magisword elves gritted their teeth and held the sword at the hilt upon hearing the west empire beast man speak so casually, but it looked like they managed to bite their tongue just grumbling instead.

The same elf who spoke up before let out a sigh before continuing, “Very well but some of us should absolutely stay here..as a percaution”

The tone among the group shifted when Kota picked up on the malevolent force.


“Even more of a reason to get moving then and stamp out the evil at it’s roots!”


However as the group was discussing it wasn’t all too long before about twelve or so figures seemed to appear at the forest line, all wearing cloaks and masks, wielding what appeared to be sizable daggers. They were split into groups of six in triangular formations and it appeared some sort of powerful concealment magic, similar to what had been used to conceal what Kota had been seeing had been used as no one had detected them.

"Surrender your cause now and the Empire may just show you mercy for your cooperation." One spoke in the center of the right most formation of six toward the tip of the triangle , in what sounded like an echoy wraspy voice, making it difficult to tell if they were more feminine or masculine sounding.

They all took a battle ready stance and looked like they were ready to engage the defenders.

(Narrator Note: Combat time, action economy and ability cooldown is in effect here.)
====



Yukan continued to stride forward now having picked up his spear, even as a bit of blood continued to trickle down his mouth he continued to move forward while Arescet charged up his large attack at his staff.

As Yukan got closer Arescet’s body language became more alarmed as the energy still wasn’t ready to go yet, it was almost as if Arescet had detected the power which was building within Yukan as he advanced from some greater force beyond the realm.

While this was on going clashing was still ongoing between the East Empire and Fae See frontline remnants of those who were not taken out of the fight.

Kota looked onwards towards the malevolent spirit, he stood there stunned for a moment. The others were incapable of sensing its prescience meaning that it would be all on him to take care of it. Its appearance within the forest seemed to be unnatural, it would need to be exercised promptly.

The sudden appearance of eastern empire soldiers would make that task difficult. The spirit seemed unfazed by the reinforcements, almost as though it had expected the humans to be there.

“Looks like the spirit and the eastern empire are in cahoots with one another. We need to neutralize their unit as soon as possible.” Kota would look towards Griffin whose eyes seemed full of battle spirit. The kitsune was relieved to share this moment with a familiar face.

“I’ll handle the spirit, I'm counting on you all to handle the others!” Kota shouted as he raised his guard up, swelling up with spiritual energy. This was his purpose and a moment he had truly been born for. If he could not deal with such a threat then he would not be fit to call himself a warrior of the Valheria tribe.

Kota would lock his eyes upon the entity and square his feet firmly within the ground. The kitsune held his fox fist fighting form as tight as possible as he the energy swelled up within his right fist. Within a moments notice he execute the [Spirit Wave] technique target at the spiritual entity

Actions
1. Get within range
2. Aim at the spiritual entity
3. Use ability [Spirit Wave E]

Cooldowns
[Spirit Wave E] 0/1 post cooldown

Abilities Used
Spirit wave (Fighting style E)(Natural weapons E)(Vorpal F)(Range F) Kota punches the air in a direction of his choosing, sending a wave of compressed spiritual energy towards a direction. Rank E - 1 post cooldown

E grade ability (2) + E grade weapon (2) + D grade Strength (3)

Overall BE + 7

Location: Border of the See of Fae and East Empire, Near Fort Kanna

Mentions: DarkKitsune SixSense

Time: Late Evening

Weather: Supernatural Stormy, Thunderstorm

Language Key: "Common" "{Sylvan}", "<Beastial>" "%Analog%"


“Then you’ve chosen death, fool!” The cloaked figure who had been speaking exclaimed after Griffin refused to accept the offer. The one who was shot at rushed forward in a black blur until suddenly stopping midway, letting out a pained sound as it looked like Griffin’s arrow had struck true on their chest, their armor breaking, the light cloak armor looking more like it was just meant to minimize hits if in the worst case scenario they were hit rather than take on serious blows well.

It was at that point they threw what looked like a small dark throwing knife Griffin’s way, as it came careening toward him.

Then it wasn’t long after that exchange the multiple other dark blurs started moving forward quickly to which the defensive line responded.

The five Magisword elve’s blades lit up with different elemental blights from fire, frost, and wind as they started clashing with the cloaked people, back and forth.

The haregon martial artist cried out a martial battle cry and jumped up and high jump kicked one of the cloaked figures knocking them over, as the figure cried out the sounds of possibly broken bone filling the area, and the Takai beastmen formed a mini spear unit and advanced, however one of the four quickly found a knife in their neck from a cloaked figure who had warped through uncontested.
===
Meanwhile this provided Kota the opportunity to race into the forest, the moonlight piercing through the heavy storm every now and again as the sound of rain and occasional thunder continued to ring through the area, with another flash in the sky once he could better see the large spirit. It turned to face him and with a booming voice stated

“Mortal you dare disturb me in my conquest? I have already received my sacrifice. I must fulfill my contract.” From that context alone there was a suggestion that the spirit was in fact working with someone on the Empire’s side whoever that was was unknown but it was certainly problematic. The sizable Spirit let out a immense shrieking which pierced Kota’s ears [Flare, Hearing] after he sent his spiritual wave, only the spirit and himself being the ones attuned enough to see it at the moment as it came careening through and struck it dead on.

It looked like his attack had pierced through the spirit’s natural armor revealing a deep dark miasma within its shell which was heavy with resentment, anger, and hatred, which Kota could practically feel weighing on him. In a defensive response after shrieking the sinister being created a large protective wall of the miasma as some sort of barrier while it continued to stall out the ritual presumably.

“You.. strike me…you are dealing with a world you do not understand..” It’s voice sounded deep and like there were many of it, permeating in his mind telepathically.
===
As the fighting raged around Yukan there was a moment of clarity, as his eyes lit up a white bluish hue which coincided with the large flash of light in the sky when he finally rushed forwarded, just as Arescet was about to unleash his energy in an incredibly powerful attack, Yukan’s spear was thrust forward about 7 feet away.

Several red magical barriers manifested in front of Arescet as he snickered, “As I said..all theatrics from the amphitheater..they won’t save you I’m well beyond this..now die Tanu-” suddenly Arescet was left shocked as he didn't finish his sentence, Yukan’s spear was illuminated a bluish intense hue, it was as if an etheral avatar of the ancestor which Yukan had spoken too only moments ago was mirroring Yukan’s actions, his see through spear on Yukan’s own as they both collectively broke straight through Arescet's powerful barrier magic and impaled him in the chest.

“T-This is IMPOSSIBLE! What…how..NO..I’m..IMMORTAL…I’m…I..CANNOT…” He spat out as blood began to come from his mouth and he began to look increasingly weak, the energy dying down on his staff.

“I..cannot be killed by..an animal like you!” He cried out in rage.

Kota wasn’t surprised by the lengths the eastern empire would go, sacrifices to an evil spirit only seemed to further his disdain for the enemy country even more. The ear-shattering shriek from the monster did quite the work to his heightened hearing, with one of his heightened senses down he could feel his other senses be further highlighted. Particularly his sixth sense, coupled with the break in the spirit's natural armor, he could feel the dark emotions seeping out of the supernatural entity's core.

The dark emotions began to weigh heavily on the beast's shoulders, a feeling akin to moving through mud, the spirit seemed to have possessed the telepathic ability and had infiltrated the Kitsune mind as it spoke. Kota stood strong as he looked onward toward his foe, "My tribe has a dated history of fighting malicious entities such as yourself, we've exorcised many beings such as yourself and this will be no different." Kota moved within range as he balled his fists, preparing to use [Soul Breaker F] on the evil spirit.

Soul breaker (fighting style F)(Natural weapons E)(Vorpal F)(Penetrating F) Rank E ability 1-post cooldown. Kota charges up ethereal energy within his fist before delivering a punch capable of passing through his opponent's defense. Rank E - 1 post cooldown

Actions
1. Move within range of the spirit
2. Use [Soul Breaker F] Soul breaker (fighting style F)(Natural weapons E)(Vorpal F)(Penetrating F) Kota charges up ethereal energy within his fist before delivering a punch capable of passing through his opponent's defense. Rank F -0 post cooldown

Cooldowns
[Spirit Wave E] 1/1 post cooldown

Location: Border of the See of Fae and East Empire, Near Fort Kanna

Mentions: DarkKitsune SixSense

Time: Late Evening

Weather: Supernatural Stormy, Thunderstorm

Language Key: "Common" "{Sylvan}", "<Beastial>" "%Analog%"


While the clashing at the ritual site continued all around Griffin, thankfully his Wind Blown Breeze ability, a gust of wind coming from Griffin managed to throw Cloaked Combatant #1’s dagger off of its course so that it missed him narrowly.




“Damn it…I’ll gut you!” they called out in frustration after the dagger missed, Griffin had been very fortunate so far that other enemies had not been able to gang up on him due to the solid line defense which the ritual protectors were holding up.

Magisword elves clashing with their one handed swords lighting up with elemental energy slashing some of the cloaked figures down while some of the Magisword elves had been struck and were bleeding, but they did not break their battle stance.

The beastman martial artist from the West Empire, looked like he was bloodied now but it was not with his own blood but with the blood of masked enemies, the sounds of bones cracking when he gave a powerful kick with his haregon legs to Cloaked Combatant #3, as they slumped over.

The three other Takai badger clansmen rallied around their injured comrade who had slumped over and was bleeding profusely. They then all proceeded to stab cloaked Combatant #5 skewering them like a pin cushion. The darkness from the rain muddying the violent scenes with a stormy darkness.

Cloaked Combatant #1 then began to move quickly and close in on Griffin, holding their other dagger like they were going to go in for a melee attack, as a flash of lightning briefly illuminated the somewhat dark forestry space. There would be time for Griffin to attempt to counter attack or try to get out of the way but he would need to react quickly.
====
At the same time while the lightning struck the sky Kota had his speech against the Malevolent Spirit. The spirit almost sounded like it was cackling as he told it about his tribe and how they had a history of getting rid of beings like itself.

“Well then It’s a shame that your tale will end here!” Suddenly a large ball of the miasma with ill intention would be sent flying Kota’s way in response when he charged up for his ethereal strike. Due to it’s Vorpal nature, Kota’s fist energy cut through the Miasma ball attack, and went flying through the barrier which the Spirit had set up, While this happened The spirit cried out in pain again as whether through power of will and ability punched right through.

Suddenly the Spirit let loose a large flash of energy whilst it screamed [Flare Sight] probably if albeit temporarily blinding Kota, there was now a visible hole in it’s chest as it had been vulnerable for a strike after Kota had pierced it with the E Grade attack earlier.

While Kota had gone through the barrier he would have felt the darkness try to latch onto him and sap his energy wherever it could reach, however it looked like the tide of the battle was turning in his favor, even having his vision overwhelmed and feeling like some of his constitution had been drained. It was after that point that everything felt ever so still, the intensity of the spirit’s presence becoming much lessened.
===
However as rageful as Arescet sounded, The evil spellcaster finally collapsed bleeding out all over the ground, his lifeforce was quickly leaving him as he began to wither on the spot, holding his arm out to his catalyst as if to try to summon enough strength to cast another spell but it never came as eventually he stopped moving completely.

Upon seeing Arescet slain some of the remaining East Empire forces began to get routed, with their ranks in such disarray and one of their key pieces for the engagement completely downed, meanwhile the other one hadn’t returned from that strange pocket dimension. Some of the remaining active Fae See forces began to chase down the routed and finish them off, shots being fired.


Yukan looked around the environment seeing that this front of the battle was finally going successfully..and it wasn’t long until he too picked up on the strange darkness in the distance near the ritual wondering why it hadn’t gone off yet, only meaning that something was wrong, to him, otherwise he was certain it should have gone one off by that point…

He looked around at all of his incapacitated comrades, who some of which would definitely need help if they wanted to live and he’d communicate to those close enough to him who was still standing, “I’m.going to go back and see what’s going on with the ritual..it’s taken far too long and I sense something is wrong..if we have a healer please tend to these people..”

Yukan then began to make the longish trek back to the ritual site with his weapon drawn, feeling rejuvenated with his ancestor’s energy running through him.

Kota would feel everything go dark, both his sight and hearing taken from him. He could feel the darkness envelope around him yet there was a calmness within the air. The kitsune could still feel his vitality being sapped which angered him that this filthy spirit had been attempting to sap energy from him.

“Keep negative energy away from me you disgusting spirit.” He snarled into the forest. “You’ve overstayed your welcome, allow me guide you into the afterlife.” the Kitsune would bear his fangs aimlessly as he compiled ethereal energy into his fists. Despite not being able to visually detect the spirit he could still utilize his [Sixth Sense] to aim in its direction. Once he had gathered the appropriate amount of energy, Kota would chant his move shortly.

“Fox Fist: Spirit Wave Technique!” The kitsune shouted into the forest as would turn his hips and strike the air with all his might. The energy that he had stockpiled would be released at the apex of his punch in the direction of his choosing.


Actions
1. Use [Sixth Sense F] to detect the spirits location.
2. Take aim
3. Use Ability [Fox Fist spirit wave E]


Cooldowns

Spirit wave E 0/1

Soul breaker E 1/1

Location: Border of the See of Fae and East Empire, Near Fort Kanna

Mentions: SixSense DarkKitsune

Time: Late Evening

Weather: Supernatural Stormy, Thunderstorm

Language Key: "Common" "{Sylvan}", "<Beastial>" "%Analog%"


“Why do you speak that mechanized language?!” The figured called out, just as they were rushing forward however by the time they were calling that out and readying their blade to try to stab him, Griffin had already brought his bow back and fired another arrow at them, it had been a gamble for the masked figure to reach Griffin before he could do that very move and this time it had not paid off, the arrow enhanced with the Zephyr’s shot ability struck true, enhanced by the force of the wind, sticking right in the chest of the cloaked figure as they stopped in place, about five feet away from Griffin when it struck them and they grasped at it, letting out a groan before they slumped over, blood leaving where the arrow had pierced their chest.

With the other cloaked figures still fighting like #4, #3 and #6, of the first group, #1, #2 and #5 had fallen. This would allow Griffin to take his focus to others who were engaged in melee, able to get a more opportune angle to take another shot at a masked figure who was already fighting.



Masked Combatant #2 about 10 ft or so away from Griffin was attempting to stab another one of the Takai badger soldiers but it was at that point, that after some time had passed, Yukan made his way past the barrier, looking worse for wear but still alive.

Yukan looked over the scene and called out to the Republic beastmen “<Your commander has fallen, you must regain your formation!>” Looking out at the chaotic scene before he took up his own spear to make his way over before impaling Masked Combatant #2 with his Yari with little hesitation, as they were quickly dispatched. (Reach, Penetrating D)

The other group of six masked combatants(7-12) had made some progress a #7 falling one of the magisword elves with a knife to the neck, #8 had managed to stab another Magisword elf in the gut who was slumped over, the two masked figures heading in the direction of Griffin and Yukan as well as the other beast men.

“<Make a wall!>” Yukan barked in beastial with Leadership C , before turning to Griffin, “You, please help cover us!” Yukan said assuming a central position in the triangular Takai spear wall, Masked Combatant #7 and #8 rapidly approaching in attack range, both getting close enough that Griffin could strike one with an arrow before they reached the spear wall formation. The ongoing fighting, thankfully it looked like the defenders were slowly gaining advantage as the attacker’s numbers thinned, having less casualties, as the fighting continued around.
====

Thankfully for Kota what happened next would bring his primary part of the mission to a decisive conclusion. The weakened spirit despite having temporarily blinded and deafened him with what it had released, with it’s compromised protective barrier and weakening strength was unable to properly counter attack or mount a defense, as it shrieked out once again in defiance.

“NO..I WILL NOT GO..I AM NOT FINISHED!” It called out in anguish as Kota’s spirit wave energy attack traveled through his fist and ended up going straight through the faltering barrier of miasma right into the spirit’s chest once again as suddenly the dark being began to erupt dark energy out of it rapidly, the stuff seeming to spew into the sky like a rapidly moving stream of smog, multiple screams of anguish ringing out throughout the area, until in a bright light suddenly the spirit dissipated as a..calm fell over that part of the forest for Kota, his senses gradually returning by that point as it became apparent the spirit had finally become exorcized from the realm, the blocks on the ritual finally removed as the symbol looked as it should, and it became apparent it was essentially at completion.

The sounds remaining of the battle somewhat in the distance, the sounds of nature, and the storm which was continuing to rage on above.

A wave of relief washed over Kota as his senses came back to him, the sounds of swords clashing and magic blasting would fill his ears. Reminding the beast that this was a battlefield once more. The kitsune would look towards the sky, “Has it always been storming?” The realization striking him in surprise, Kota would drop down to his knees and clasp his hands together. With the immediate battle at rest he would take a moment.

“May your soul rest peacefully in the afterlife” Kota would chant before rising to his feet once again and making his way back to the Griffin and the others. As he ran back with haste he could feel the weakness in his legs and arms beginning to take effect, despite the spirit not shooting many offensive moves he could tell his strength had been sapped a bit. Nonetheless Kota would shake the thought, choosing to think about his comrades who were still putting up a fight.

After a short trek the Kitsune would see his allies fighting valiantly to protect the ritual. The ground, painted a deep crimson hue with Beast, fae, and human essence. He’d frantically look around to make sure his battle brother, Griffin, was still out there kicking. It seemed like another Beast who was not there before would be providing to the others. He possessed a commanding presence.

Kota would attempt to break up some of the Eastern empire units by attacking from their flanks. Perhaps a dangerous and risky move however if he could buy them time it would be worth it. The Ethereal energy within the Kitsune would swell up once more as he moved within range. His mark was set on Masked combatant #8. He would take aim before using [Spirit Wave] once again.

Actions
1.Move within range.
2. Take aim at masked combatant #8
3. Use Spirit Wave F

Abilities used
Spirit Wave F

Spirit wave F (Fighting style F)(Natural weapons F)(Vorpal F)(Range F) Kota punches the air in a direction of his choosing, sending a wave of compressed spiritual energy towards a direction. Rank F - 0 post cooldown

Cooldowns

Spirit Wave E 1/1

A newcomer would wander to the edge of the forest from the front lines of the skirmish. Her appearance was likely a contradiction to any who laid eyes upon her. Be it through sight, smell or whatever sense one relied upon to make sense of the world, it was an undeniable fact that she was human. And yet, her clothing was reminiscent of the garb worn by the many beastmen who fought upon this bloodstained earth. As were her armor and blade. And, unlike most of the warriors here, she was not drawn to this battlefield by hatred.

“<Your commander has fallen, you must regain your formation!
Make a wall!>”
​

​

The Ronin's brow furrowed. A smirk spread across her lips. A voice, so unfamiliar, guided her advance towards the forest's edge. And, when she drew close enough to see the casters off in the distance at the forest's edge, her gaze would quickly be drawn to a much closer clash. A fae warrior dueling some masked assailant. Okami had no love for either. And, when they noticed her, they gave a moment's pause.

A fleeting moment to discern with whom the newcomer held allegiance. Wasn't particularly hard to figure out. From roughly 30 ft away, The Ronin's blade became a blur and the air between them would howl as she performed [Red River Flow]. And should that masked assailant fail to defend himself...

...then his head would roll off of his shoulders and own into the muck below.

"That there is the one they call Yukon, yes? 'Liberator of the Slaves'? 'Terror of the Coast'?" The Ronin asked the fae, pointing in the tanuki's direction with the tsuka of her blade, "I would lend him my aid if he would have it."

And so, she would advance towards the ritual casters to assist them.

Well, unless the Fae and Beasts still questioned whose side she was on.
​

Actions (3/3)
1). Advance 30 feet into sight of the formation defending the ritual casters.
2). Performed [Red River Flow] on a masked assailant with intent to lop off his head and fill the sky with his warm blood.
3). Advance another 30 feet towards Yukon's position.​

Red River Flow- Specialized Fighting Style [Wolf's Blood Red Fang] E, Range E, Deflect (1) E- The Wolf draws and sheathes her sword with such speed as to leave her blade unseen by untrained eyes as she attacks. The focused, thunderous shockwave released from performing this kata acts as an extension of the strike, allowing Okami to cleave a man in two from distances far beyond the edge of her blade. The name of the form comes from the ominous spray of blood that often follows a successful strike.- Grade E- 1 Action- 30ft range- 1 post cooldown.​

​

​

​

​

​

Location: Border of the See of Fae and East Empire, Near Fort Kanna

Mentions: Gwen_Temi DarkKitsune SixSense

Time: Late Evening

Weather: Supernatural Stormy, Thunderstorm

Language Key: "Common" "{Sylvan}", "<Beastial>" "%Analog%"


Yukan hadn’t entirely been expecting Griffin to be the most agreeable since he hadn’t gotten to interact with him much so far with the group split, however Yukan would appreciate his diligence, even if a Sir wasn’t expected, maybe he recognized the difference in their abilities? Nevertheless Yukan did not have much time to think on such matters the enemy quickly approached.

Griffin’s basic arrow attack would strike true on Cloaked Combatant #7, as they hadn’t been expecting him to respond so quickly to the quick advance, getting hit right in the chest however ,it did not prove to be fatal even as they cried out in pain briefly, their light armor broken while they attacked with a slightly enhanced range attack striking one of the other Takai soldiers, causing them to bleed, but they stood their ground, as they snarled with a beastial fervor for combat and stabbed the Cloaked Combatant, along with another Takai solider next to them finishing them off, thankfully Yukan had turned toward Cloaked Combatant number #8.

Cloaked Combatant Number #8 while farther away was running with an immense blood lust, their dagger starting to gleam a concerning purplish dark aura as they leapt in the air attempted to clear the way toward Griffin and Yukan right over the Takai soldiers!

Thankfully before they could complete their action,Kota had made his way back after giving his last rites of sorts. During this interaction he would feel a sense of lightness uplift him sort of as if the Spirit had successfully passed on from it’s bondage and corruption. He made it back just in time to strike Cloaked Combatant #8 critically His wave of spiritual energy knocking them over.

Yukan seeing his opening, with a steely glint of conviction in his eyes without hesitation used his spear’s reach and penetrating F to finish them off, by aiming for the same spot that Kota had hit while they were downed, his spear getting bloodied once again.

“Thank you for your both of your assistance!”

He’d exclaim to Kota and Griffin, before looking to the fighting that was still going on around them. From an observation, the first squadron of six had been killed one way or another, and the next squadron which Yukan, Kota, and Griffin had started working on was falling apart and losing their advantage, even if there were clearly some fatalities on the Fae See side probably in part due to some of the more dangerous and advanced dagger techniques the soldiers were using to increase the effectiveness of their stabs and slashes’ damage.

“Let’s reposition ourselves to better assist our allies!’

Yukan called out gesturing that the group move forward to help finish off the other squadron where others had been fighting..however he paused when he saw someone..was that a human, who looked like she was adorned in what was very similar to traditional beastial garb from the Republic? Who was she? Why did she seem to know who he was? But before he even got a great look at her she managed to lop the head clean off of Masked Combatant #9 while they were trying to fight a Magisword elf whose blade looked fiery.

“Yes, I am Yukan Koyake, the one you are referring too, if you are sincere in your word and are here to help then you can do so by assisting us finish off these interlopers!”

He’d call out to her.

Unfortunately Masked combatant #9 suddenly disappeared in a smoggy dark cloud and appeared right near Minashigo no Ōkami, attempting to stab her with an equally looking dark aura’d dagger.

“Watch out!” Yukan would call out, given her close proximity after she moved he would attempt to provide support reading his spear to strike..



“You wear primitive clothing like the beasts from the Republic don't you?! Filthy race traitor!” Masked Combatant #9 spat at Minashigo with a tone of pure malice.

While this was taking place Masked combatant #10 appeared behind Yukan and Griffin and was about 10 ft away and trying to close the gap quickly.

It looked like there would be no need to reposition as the remaining combatants had come to them. The Takai soldiers readied themselves as well to strike if possible.
Kota who was also nearby would pick up on the masked combatant quickly approaching.

While all of this fighting was taking place, the incredibly large green sigil began to light up an immensely bright green shade from the casters..and an intense rumbling sound began to be heard by all parties there, it looked like the spell was finally coming to a close, as tremors shook about, making it more difficult to get a sturdy stance on the ground on which they were battling…The ritual spell casters going into a trance of sorts as a green aura began to overtake all of them.

Yukan's request made its way to Okami's ears loud-and-clear.

"Sir, yessir," she replied with a smile.

And it would appear that her first target was kind enough to come to her before she even had a chance to move. A mystic, it seemed, who could disappear and reappear throughout the battlefield on a whim. She glanced over her shoulder at the masked figure who appeared behind her with a raised brown. The dagger in his hands was sharp and malevolent. No doubt the man thought that his words were much the same. Truthfully?

Okami just found the latter amusing.

"Traitor? Hahahahahaha. Oh..." With her left thumb, she'd press against the tsuba of her blade and begin to unsheath it. Her right would slowly draw near to the hilt and her expression would sharpen. And memories of a past life would surface for a moment, "If only you knew how many of our kind I've already slain."

The masked assailant would rush forward with dagger in hand as The Ronin turned and drew her blade. And she would meet his advance with another, sharper, [Red River Flow]. The sound of thunder would radiate from her position as three strikes rained down up her foe in the blink of an eye. And, should he fail to properly defend himself from the Orphaned wolf's assault?

Then he would find both his head and both arm severed from his torso before he even had a chance for his blade to draw near her flesh.

Red River Flow- Specialized Fighting Style [Wolf's Blood Red Fang] D, Range D, Deflect (1) D- The Wolf draws and sheathes her sword with such speed so as to leave her blade unseen by untrained eyes as she attacks. The thunderous shockwave released from performing this kata acts as an extension to the strike, allowing Okami to cleave a man in two from distances far beyond the edge of her blade. The name of the form comes from the ominous spray of blood that often follows a successful strike.- Grade D- 1 Action- 100ft range- 2 post cooldown.

Cooldowns:
D Grade (0/2)
E Grade (1/1)- Ready Next Turn.

TheTimePiece SixSense DarkKitsune

The kitsune would nod at the Armor clad Tanuki, “No problem.” Kota would take note of the beast's leadership skills, the directions he had been barking out were effective. It was clear that the morale was heavily in the Fae-See’s favor at the moment.

The sudden appearance of a warrior clad in attire similar to that of Kota would make her grand entrance. Her skill with the sword impressed the Kitsune, such extraordinary power packed into a small frame. Her next words would catch him by surprise as she called out to their shot caller. Kota would recall Regula mentioning the individual, meeting him so soon was unexpected, especially on the battlefield.

What a way to make an entrance, Kota would smirk as he didn’t know whether to be disappointed or impressed by the Ronins' boldness. Her response towards the combatants' enraged comment would earn her a tail swish of satisfaction from the Kitsune.

“I hope you are satisfied with your last words.” Kota looked towards the masked combatant in contempt. His ear would twitch once more, this time picking up on the combatant making their way hastily towards Griffin. It seemed as though with that short moment, his winged ally picked up on the attack and managed to release an arrow to stop the assaulter. Kota would follow up with his own attack to ensure the threat was neutralized.

Both fists would radiate a bright blue hue as his fists exploded with ethereal energy. Should his strikes land true he would carve an X across his foes chest armor with a downwards swipe with[Ethereal Slash F] using his tough claws to create an opening, before plunging both fists into his opponents chest, shattering their weakened core with a finisher [Soulbreaker E].



Abilities used

Ethereal Slash (Fighting style F) (Natural weapons F)(Vorpal F) (Magic F)- Kota imbues his sharp nails with ethereal energy before slashing his foe. Rank F 0- post cooldown.

Soul breaker (fighting style E)(Natural weapons E)(Vorpal F)(Penetrating F) Rank E ability 1-post cooldown. Kota charges up ethereal energy within his fist before delivering a punch capable of passing through his opponents defense. Rank E - 1 post cooldown


Cooldowns

Ethereal Slash F 1/1

Soul breaker E 0/1

Location: Border of the See of Fae and East Empire, Near Fort Kanna

Mentions: Gwen_Temi SixSense DarkKitsune

Time: Late Evening

Weather: Supernatural Stormy, Thunderstorm

Language Key: "Common" "{Sylvan}", "<Beastial>" "%Analog%"




Yukan could tell pretty quickly that Okami knew what she was doing with how she used the blade she was brandishing.



Masked Combatant #9’s dagger intensified as they closed in on Okami seemingly only enraged by her words, “Fool! Anyone who stands against the Emperor, I’ll cut out their tou-”


Yukan’s observation was proven correctly when Masked Combatant #9 found their arm getting severed from their body which had been holding the sinister looking dagger and just as they looked like they were going to let out a muffled cry of pain as the crimson flowed out, their other arm was quickly gone too, and then the head was removed as well, leaving a torso missing quite a few things to make a whole person when all was said and done as it fell over, while the ground shook.

Yukan would have had many questions for her about where she learned to do it and her past experiences, but there were more pressing matters at the moment, thanks to his enhanced hearing he heard pretty quickly the enemy which was approaching from behind who had used some sort of sound dampening technique.


He would spin around probably a bit before Griffin, the shaky ground making it harder to get a solid stance for combat but he tried his best to manage.


Upon being noticed they exclaimed,
“Even if you kill me I'll take some of you out with me!”

First, Griffin’s arrow went flying and struck Masked Combatant #10 in the chest breaking their armor, but they recovered quickly, bleeding a bit, and still ran forward raising their dagger up at him with malicious intention, a deep sense of killing intent filling the area but thankfully it wasn’t long before Kota further supported to protect Griffin, when he came in and struck the figure with his powered up fists, the X carving the flesh, as crimson came out yet again.

After that, despite the unstable environment, Kota was able to move in and pierce his opponent’s chest with his fist, getting blood on his hands and arms in the process.

The rumbling continued crackling on the earth could be heard. The land area started to break up under where the Sigil was, however thankfully for the group that was as far as it would go under them. With the long delay and problems with the ritual, it was just in time too as it would become apparent even to the group from where they were that smoking was coming from the large canon of Fort Kanna as it had started to build a great deal of energy, and rotate. Based on that the intelligence had been correct that there was a chance the East Empire would fire the large weapon into the Fae See land as desperation, and potentially to support an East Empire counter assault.

The ground under the fort began to fissure as the building started crumbling the walls collapsing and the barracks as well as its integrity being challenged with even greater tremors which filled the area with this process, radiating out.

While it might have looked like a time for celebrating a potential victory was coming up, Kota would notice a strange handmade metallic orb which looked like it was sparking and making a hissing sound which began to get more intense which had fallen out of Masked Combatant #10’s robe. It looked like it was gradually turning an orange color like it was building in heat, and When Yukan looked over his eyes widened, recalling his Warfare E military knowledge which at least told him that wasn’t good.

“Kota! Move! Everyone get down and take cover!”

He’d call out very alarmed, the remaining Takai soldiers taking heed and running a distance away and getting on their backs, as Yukan did the same thing. It looked like there was a chance whatever object had been dropped was about to do something decidedly not good for the well being of the group if they stayed near it. A sort of green protective dome of energy looked like it went over the casters at the very least, and the others who had been fighting didn't appear to be nearby the strange device, many of them having already moved to be near the casters, once the last obvious threat had been neutralized, while the ground continued shaking and Fort Kanna was starting to fall.

A spray of blood filled the air as the masked figure fell. The Fang found its way back into its scabbard. The ground began to shake beneath all of their feet. And Yukan's voice boomed across the field once more. Okami glanced over in his direction to see the last of their foes fall. Then, over at the crumbling Fort nearby. Then, back in her comrades direction where a black orb rolled out from the fallen enemy's hands.

It quickly began to hiss and whine; its dark color quickly turning bright orange as heat rapidly built up within.




The Ronin's eyes widened for a moment before she took off in the opposite direction and dove into the dirt; hands clasped behind her head in preparation for the incoming blast.

The beastkin’s claws sank into the man’s skin with ease as he neutralized his foe. The kitsunes body was now sullied, his person doned in the crimson essence of his enemies. This was the main problem when you work with your hands, it can get real messy.

With combat seeming as though it was over, Kota was able to account for the unnatural rumbling now. The heat of battle distracted him. He would take a brief glance at the sky as it glowed a green hue that surrounded the mercenaries. Suddenly the sound of Yukan would ring in the kitsune's ears, immediately he would run in the direction of his allies before hitting the deck and guarding his head.

Actions

1.Take cover from incoming blast.


Cooldowns

Ethereal Slash E 1/1

Soul breaker E 1/1