[OPEN] Smoke and Mirrors: Perendale

[minrathousian]

WHO: OPEN!
WHAT: The Inquisition's forces fight against the Venatori to prevent Corypheus from seizing power in Perendale.
WHEN: Early November.
WHERE: Perendale, Nevarra
NOTES: Violence.

On the edges of Corypheus' territory, Perendale is the site of a major Venatori offensive--a push by Corypheus' forces to take control of the city and push his influence further across Thedas. The Inquisition's forces have rallied to answer the Nevarran governor's desperate plea for support. The battle for Perendale will decide the fate of hundreds within the city's walls.

Comments

[judgemewhole]

Listen you would get more credit, Carver, if you waited for the templar and the mage to clear the field. As it was, now James was playing catch-up behind you, going to fight his way on the outside of the wall of zealots to get to you and have your back.

Thankfully, he's got Kain right beside him, and as one zealot tries to take Carver from behind, James is open to smash him down into the ground with his shield. He shouts, "To the Maker!" and around him, his companions might feel the strength of his faith - and his powers - give them a little more protection than they might have before.

Meanwhile, Interceptor is standing in front of Inessa, growling and facing down any of the zealots that happen to get past the three warriors, ready to take them down with a well-timed jump to the throat.

[circleprodigy]

Between the ice mines and mabari, Inessa feels reasonably protected but she's not going to just sit back and let the others do all the work for her, of course. She casts a Death Hex on Kain's greatsword-wielding target, then a Misdirection Hex at Carver's foe. After that, the Warden mage lets loose a barrage of attacks from her lightning-elemental staff.

[in_death_sacrifice]

Although he's never been as devout himself as he ought to be, Kan still feels that surge of protection strike him regardless. Well, the Maker is helpful for some things, once in a while, it would seem.

The zealots are definitely no weaklings, and they're proving to be pretty tough, keeping them well back from getting to that mage for the time being. Kain is focused entirely on his opponent, who's matching him blow for blow. But the more the other fighter hits Kain, the stronger Kain is getting. Looks like his power is kicking in, and with good timing. He suddenly breaks the flow of their fight, blocking the next hit for once instead of just taking it, and then he slashes with a much heavier than usual counterattack. This sends his opponent staggering, and now Kain gives a hard downward strike to finish him off.

Of course, there are the others to deal with, so he immediately looks to take on the next one in his path.

[unshadowing]

Something something, one good time asking the Maker for anything works, grumble grumble. Carver's far too occupied to think much on it, aside from nodding to James in thanks for the protection and for getting that enemy coming at him from behind.

That still leaves him with the enemy two-hander. But thanks to Inessa's hex, said enemy seems to be swinging and missing a whole lot. While also leaving plenty of openings for Carver to take advantage of. Eventually some of the armor wears down, and Carver's able to really land punishing blows. Eventually, the big guy falls to his knees and Carver goes for the kill, bringing his sword down on the back of his neck.

Needless to say, there's a mess, but hey, the scary dude is down. Carver pants, but he's quickly moving towards more zealots, hoping to draw them towards him and not Inessa.

[judgemewhole]

The zealot on the ground tries to get up - and James feels that surge of hexes as it keeps him down. He turned his blade, keeping his balance as he took that zealot out. He pulled his blade through, and pressed through to the next zealot.

He spotted Kain and Carver, then gestured towards the door and the spellcaster. They were thinning them out but a push would make them retreat back and cover their own mage.

[circleprodigy]

To assist with the thinning out, Inessa then relies on her rift magic. As Garahel provides a watchful defense for her, she casts Veilstrike, knocking down those in her range before adding Stonefist to further weaken/knock down any she didn't get in the first blow. She's waiting for her chance to get at the mage, so it's up to the warriors to clear that path.

[in_death_sacrifice]

Right, he's on it. Getting rid of those last two will be the priority, now, not to mention keeping them engaged enough so that Inessa can take a clear shot at the mage. He shouts a taunting challenge at the zealots, hoping to draw their attention toward him. Of course, he'll count on the others to help with taking them on... but sure enough, the challenge does the trick. He comes at one of them with a swift strike, daring the enemy until he hits Kain with a counter blow. Ring of pain just makes him stronger as a result.

[unshadowing]

Don't worry, Kain. Carver's got you covered. While Kain takes on one of the zealots, Carver goes for the other. That blow looks like it stung a bit, but Kain seems to be doing fine, so Carver lets him at it while he focuses his attention on number two. He trades blows with him briefly, barely hiding a grimace as one particular swipe cuts deep. He's no Reaver, but it irritates him enough to circle around before making a running leap at the zealot, swinging up his sword before slamming it down on him.