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[Enemy Phase] Soldier C moves to M11 and attacks Brinda The cursed charges forward, across the bridge attacking the first creature it sees which happens to be Brinda. However, she is able to leave a mark on her attacker with her incantations. Shaman D moves to M12 and attacks Brinda This cursed's chest almost seems to inflate as it crosses the bridge however, it was really it charging it's own attack. It hucks the condensed ball of dark magic up in the air like a mortar and it lands directly onto Brinda exploding and leaving her on the floor. Brinda is down! Fighter A moves to I8 and attacks Nicolos Myrmidon A moves to I8 and attacks Nicolos Seeing Brinda fall made Nicolos' blood boil. While she may have joined... differently than the rest, she was still a comrade in arms. As he rage grew, so too did the passion and intensity of his flames. With little time to to regain composure two cursed charged at the captain. His eyes locked to both. First an ax-man approached, he swiftly sidestepped the crude swing before making an attack of his own. Two quick blade slashes were enough to catch the cursed a flame leaving it's charred body on the bridge. Unfortunely he was unable to avoid the wild swings and claw slashes of the other cursed. He grit through whatever pain it cause before stabbing the feral creature in the chest and unleashing a torrent of flame which launched the cursed blazing upstream and lifeless. "Someone help Brinda up! Quickly, more of them are coming!" He shouted down at the lower group. Shaman B moves to G8 Soldier B moves to F7 Archer A moves to E7 Fighter B moves to C8 Shaman C moves to B8 Myrmidon B moves to A8 Fighter D moves to L15 Archer B moves to L16 Soldier D moves to K15 Myrmidon C moves to F15 Shaman E moves to D16 Large Cursed moves to D15 Turn 3 [Player Phase] EXP: 45/100 Cheat Sheet:

Arissell effortlessly finishes off the feral one with one blade of wind magic. EXP: 34/100 Cheat Sheet:

After ceasing his laughter, Argos raises he blade towards the other fighter hiding in the trees. "You're next pal! Say your prayers!" He sword glimmers in the sunlight as he unleashes his mighty swings. Argos move to Y23 and attack Fighter 2 with the Unsigned Blade

Owena successfully chucks the ax at the curse, getting a nice hit before returning back to her. EXP: 29/100 Cheat Sheet:

Baldur grumbles as he begins to pretend to adjust his right sleeve. Really he was just sliding back whatever he pulled out before, but unless you were closely behind him you couldn't tell. He keeps his staff in his left hand however, just in case. He makes sure to keep a watchful eye on the red-haired man as he moves forward. Baldur moves to C15

Baldur approaches the man who just attempted to blast his comrade with flames. He was about ready to jump in front of the flames before the ax from one of their members stopped it. He glares straight at the red-haired and well-dressed barbarian. "Look here, bastard. I don't know who the HELL you think you are but let me tell you one thing. " He moves his staff to his left hand and the people behind him can see something almost slide down the back of his right arm. "We just came to help your sorry ass and THIS is how repay our kindness!? Not only that you attempt to harm one of my teammates and you ridicule the rest. Were it not for my orders I'd end your sorry life right here and now. BUT, if I ever see you try and harm us again, I don't think I could restrain myself making you lie in a pool the same color as the trash heap you call your hair. GOT IT!?"

Baldur looks down at Shin covered in rubble and lying on the ground. He pinches the bridge of his nose and lets out a sigh before continuing forward. Baldur to D18 Crimson to E13 Kane O21, unlock door

Unfortunately, due to Brinda not focusing on aiming her shot, the feral cursed somehow stumbled out of the way. EXP: 27/100 Cheat Sheet:

As Juliett swoops down to attack, the feral one's claws still flow with dark energies. As Juliett pierces the creature, it's able to get a claw slash right down her leg. Vivi heals Arissell, Arissell is maxed out! As Juliett flies away and Owena retreats, Nicolos emerges from the trees his Excalibur still blazing. He grabs the blade with both hands and points the blade at the feral one. He then unleashes the flames of his blade in a stream which engulf the creature. Only a charred corpse remains once the flames ceased. "No objections, go quickly! Don't let them get overwhelmed!" The man speaks gesturing her to hurry up going down there to help. Nicolos uses Press the Assault on Owena! Owena may act again! EXP: 26/100 Cheat Sheet:

[Enemy Phase] Myrmidon C moves to M12 and attacks Galen The charges forward, arms swaying back and forth as it fails it's blade at Galen get 1 good hit in. Galen is able to get a strike of his own, however. Soldier A moves to I7 and attacks Nicolos The cursed limps forward, taking a lunging strike at Nicolos. It also seems to fall over but is still able to gash the commander. "Is that all you got?" The man activates his Excalibur, the gems on the pommel and guard glow a bright red and the golden blade is now bathed in a blazing hot flame. One strike is enough to turn the creature into a bonfire. It lets out an ear scratching scream before falling off the bridge and into the water below. Shaman A moves to I7 and attacks Arissell The cursed stumbles forward, streams of dark magic going down his arm congealing into a ball of the accursed magic into it's palm. It lobs it at the half-fae, exploding into a puff of a dark purple smoke upon contact. Out of the cloud comes a green crest blade of wind magic, which the curse takes to full force of but looks no worse for wear. Myrmidon A moves to G8 Fighter A moves to F7 Shaman B moves to D8 Soldier B moves to C7 Archer A move to B7 Soldier C moves to M14 Shaman D moves to M15 Fighter D moves to I15 Archer B moves to I16 Soldier D moves to H15 [Turn 2] [Infernus Phase] EXP: 17/100 Cheat Sheet:

As the lad was rushed towards his foe, he felt now would be the perfect chance to try something out. One of his super secret finishing moves he's been training himself to master. Argos throws his wooden blade into the air and it follows above him as it twirls like a pin wheel standing in strong winds. "HERE IT GOES! EVERYTHING I'VE GOT!" He bobs underneath the ax and closes into close range and gut punches laguz fighter with his right fist, "ONE!" Following that up, he gives him a left hook right across the face! "TWO!" Using the moment from his punch he spins around and back kicks the man sending him face first into a pile of dirt and grass. "THREE!" Then in perfect timing Argos grabs the hilt of his falling blade with his right hand, resting it on his shoulder. He looks down at the laguz trying to regain his bearings slowly attempting to lift himself. "INVOKE: OVERLORD REIGN IMPACT!" Argos then brought his blade crashing down onto the before he could even get to his knees. From the impact emerged a a crashing thud as well as a big dirt cloud with chunks of dirt being launched in the air. Once the dust settled, cracks in the dirt could be seen emerging from underneath the unconscious fighter. He was still breathing... I think... Argos slowly lifts up his blade before stabbing it into the ground beside him and crosses his arms. "Ahahahaha- AHAHAHAHAHAHA!" "Holy shit I can't believe that work! Oh, I hope everyone saw that! I bet it was super cool!"

(...) EXP: 9/100 Cheat Sheet:

Argos noticed another fighter in the distance. Fool, his cowardly tactics are no match he his hawk like eye sight. Unleashing his wooden. He dashes towards the soon to be defeated man. "HERE I COME! AHAHAHAHA!" Argos moves to AB22 and smacks FIghter 1 with wooden sword

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Owena throws her hatchet and it leaves a big gash across the cursed "I'm right behind you Owena!" Nicolos followed behind the Dragonborn, silently relieved that Vivi made it in time. EXP: 2/100 Cheat Sheet:

Baldur got on one knee and started healing Lenore, however what progress he made and quickly reversed by the blasted dark mage. "Can you all hurry up and kill that blasted mage!? Mink's LIFE is in danger!" The butler roared at the party has he began redo his work from before. Baldur move to D21, Heal Lenore Kane move to J22

"Alright well, we'll conclude this meeting here then. All who wish to join meet get what you need and meet at the southern gate by noon. We leave immediately, all who don't show up are assumed not coming. " With that Nicolos leaves the room and so too do the servants lead everyone out. At the gate, the sun has reached it's highest point and beats down harshly with the aid of the humid marsh air. By that time everyone who was in the briefing room is now at the gate, armed and with the supplies they need. "Well, this is reassuring, I had feared someone wouldn't show up. Oh, and by the way, Vivi is already on her way towards out meet up point. She had business somewhere more west but insisted on joining us. If you don't already know her, she was one of Merlin's apprentices but she has chosen to go against her master. I can say she is trustworthy and will be of great help. Enough wasting sunlight though, lets head out!" The rag tag group then made their way south west. Hopefully traveling will be somewhat quite at some point. 8th of Second Heat You all reach the meet up point by the crack of dawn. It seems to be the ruins of some town, it's probably been like this for some years as moss and plant life have begun to grow around and into the remains. It has many bridges over lakes and flowing waters as they have built in a rather flooded area of the marsh. Nico has seemed very quite for the entirety of the time in this place. You search all around yet Vivi is no where to be seen. A couple hours later and still no Vivi, however you do hear something. It's the cursed swarm, and they have finally have come to this point. "Gods, the swarm's bigger than the scouts had told us. Could they have attack some folks along the way? Dammit Vivi, out of all the times to be late! We have no choice, everyone combat positions! We'll stop 'em here!" Everyone then rushes to the edge of town to stop in imposing force. However, Nicolos stops for a brief moment and scowls at the nearby house with a slight frown. He shakes his head not a few moments later and gets into a combat position. Win Condition: Route the Enemy Loose Condition: All Allies are defeated Map Start! EXP: 0/100 Cheat Sheet:

Baldur to D23, heal Lenore

"Hmmmmm..." The boy did bring up some valid points. I suppose he did make the group rather small in number, and the others on his list wouldn't make the cut in his eyes. I guess, in a way they did prove themselves. The half-fae was able to sneak in and shown at least some control over his magic and while he can't prove it was the cursed woman who made the storm so does seem to have enough of a reputation to have people flee from her. Whether that reputation was for a good or bad reason he doesn't know but honestly reputations mean nothing next to actions. Well if he can give them anything it's enthusiasm, that's for sure. Nicolos lets out a sigh. This feels like it's going against his better judgment, but something in his gut is telling him to bring them along. "Fine, you can tag along for the test as well. Just... please at least knock on the door next time, alright?"

"Yes, that was Sir Moss and yes this meeting has turned into a circus." Nicolos gripped the bridge of his nose in frustration "Look, I don't know who you two are but if you think you can just barge in here, disrupt this meeting with your shenanigans and expect to be welcomed in with open arms you live in quite the fantasy. Give me one good reason why I should consider EITHER of you. Why am I even humoring them at this point? Well at least this meeting couldn't get any worse from here..."

"Okay first of all, these aren't MY servants. I wanted it to be some place hidden outside of town, but NOOOOOOOO. Bernard said having a couple of chairs in the woods wouldn't be fitting, he said it needed to be more 'official'." The man put air quotes over the last word of the sentence, "I bet we'd have less interruptions if we did it my way. Where is that oaf anyways? He said he'd come in a bit late due to paper work but sheesh." On queue the clank of armor came down from the hallway, getting louder and louder until... "Sorry, I was handed the wrong papers this morning and..." A man in green armor came into the room hold what seemed to be a piece of toast with red jam on it. He takes a look around the room noticing a little half fae boy which he'd never seen in his life harrassing the pegasus rider, Sir Galen and the Dragonborn lady seeming quite annoyed and... Brinda.... He looks up over at Nicolos. "..." The mage raises his eyebrow at the man, eyes sharp as blades. He take a bite of his jammed bread and slowly chews it as he backs out of the room. "Useless..." He glares back at Brinda "Look if you want to serve the princess, go right ahead. Right now you seem more of a bane than a boon to have."

Nicolos just glares at the fae boy and only wonders why the servants haven't dragged him out by now. "Yes Galen, I know about your feelings for the feral. However, if you wish to be part of this group you must learn to set aside those feelings and focus on protecting those in now. Which is why I chose this as the tes-" His words were cut off when the door to the meeting room slammed open and another uninvited guest makes their appearance. "What... The... Bloody... Fuck..." The man had no words. What was this woman every going on about? "Look, I don't know what you people don't understand about INVITATION ONLY! If I wanted to hear your rhyme spewing shtick I would've called for either you. UGH! Where are the servants anyways!? I get the kid sneaking in, but you just waltzing through the door is something else... Gods, are there any more obnoxious jesters I should know about who are wanting to barge in? "

"Look, I'm only going to say this once. Leave. This is no place for some trivial jests and wastes of time." Seems that Nico was not amused in the slightest by the half fae's banter. He had half a mind to throw the lad out himself.

Nicolos felt a strange presence in the room just a little bit before Ari's big show, so it wasn't surprising for him to draw his golden blade and swing towards the source. Luckily, he stopped the blade at the lad's neck before making any cuts. If this Half-Fae really wanted to end his life why didn't he actually try and hit him. He glared at the lad before ultimately ignoring him, turning his attention towards Owena. He still kept his blade at the lad's neck however. "Unfortunately, death is the only mercy we can give someone at that point. If there was a cure I'd be the first to administer it, however, It's been difficult to find a cure for the afflicted let alone people who have gone feral. Once you're bit or slashed or doused in a feral's dark magic it's curse seeps into your body. It's like a plague only it's a bit more forceful about it. Thats not to say there has been no progress. An elixir has been made to stop the initial spread of the curse in one's body. This stop's one from becoming cursed at all but the components for said elixir are rare and it must be given within the first 24 hours after being bit. Many people here in Candlelight can tell you it's fight or be killed when dealing with the feral. I for one don't want to see that village and it's people not only die but get added to the mass of that swarm. Since the knights of the kingdom don't want to bother with protecting those who need it, rather they protect the nobles and line their pockets with gold. Therefore, it falls to us to protect these people, since no one else will."

Chapter 1: A Test From the Future King Year 1527: 6th of Second Heat It is quite the humid morning down in Candlelight, the streets have a very mellow flow of people just trying to make ends meet. You had received a letter the previous day requesting your presence at House Moss' estate from none other than Nicolos himself. The folks whisper around you, it seems that word travels fast around Candlelight. As you reach the Moss estate a servant welcomes you in before showing you the way to the meeting room. The people in the room all look familiar, you've definitely seen each other around. Whether it be from slight glances or small talk around the barracks. A Mahogany table stands in the center of the room which seems to have a hand engraved pattern along it's edge, there's a map of Tameloc laid flat in the center. There's a single seat for everyone invited as well as a separate table to the side. The table holds a platter of chopped fruit, a glass pitcher filled to the brim with iced water and finally cups, small plates and forks. "Feel free to help yourself, we'll begin once all arrive." The servant bows before heading back to the courtyard. Nicolos stands in the back center of the room, arms crossed waiting for all to arrive. The golden blade of his fiery Excalibur rests firmly on his back. It seems he was here earlier before all involved. As you enter you can see him sizing you up from. You can't really tell if his assertions were good or bad either. Once everyone seemed to have settled into their seats he clears his throat signaling he's about to begin. "Well then, now that everyone is here let's not waste anymore time. First of all, thank you all for coming on such short notice. The reason I've gathered you all here today is because I have a special request for all of you. That is I would like each of you to fight alongside me in the future battles to come." Nicolos pulls out a small piece of paper, it seems to be a list of some sort with many items crossed out, "This is the list of people who have shown their skill, potential and trustworthiness. I've determined you all the be the cream of the crop. To be honest, this was Bernard Moss' idea. He recommended that I have a dependable group alongside me now that I've placed a target on my head for every assassin to claim. However, there's just one thing I have to see before I can make it official." He places his finger on the south eastern board between the Marshlands and the Curselands. "A scouting party has informed me about a small swarm of feral cursed crossing the boarder and making their way further inland into Tameloc. With their current trajectory they'll be heading straight for a fishing village near the southern coast. We CANNOT allow more innocent people succumb to the curse and let another village be wiped off the map. Therefore, we're going to intercept them before they make it to the village. Once we're certain they no longer pose a threat we'll head for the fishing village ourselves and rest up. Supposedly Lancelot The Black was sighted there as well, if we're lucky maybe we'll run into him and convince him to join our side. Having a Knight of the Round Table won't only boost moral but the people's trust in us as well. Though I'm getting a bit sidetracked here." "The point of this is to see our group's synergy. Our own personal feats and accomplishments mean nothing if we can't work together to accomplish our goals. That is why I wish to see with my own eyes if we as a group are truly compatible. Granted this is assuming you all accept, I won't force anyone into this. But I ask you, not as your commander, not as your future king, but as a comrade in arms to fight alongside each other as one!"