Alisha approached Nathaniel as if his anger attracted her. "Are we the only two who care about safety? " She said without any attempt to sound friendly or nice "What the hell are they doing? Imperial ambush can hide behind any rock. Not speaking about all other possible dangers. It looks like I am escorting a bunch of silly... " She glanced at Glenn and his attempts to impress Aria" and horny kids. "
Nathaniel gave a curt nod.
"Yes. Her defense is our main priority."
Then he glanced at Alisha's hands and face for a moment.
"I've.... I heard what you did. Protecting Aria I mean. Thank you. I suppose that is why she chose you for this. I should have been there that night and I'm ashamed I left her unprotected."
Alisha’s words were loud enough for Nea to hear. "You are definitely not the only ones on the lookout for any danger!" The raven-haired woman shot her demon-tainted companion a quick look. "Though you might be right about the rest." She added before going back to what she had been doing before the short exchange: examining the surroundings for any sign of danger.
After a few steps Nea leaned towards Lyna and whispered a quick question: "Have you sensed anything about her?"
Lyna shook her head.
"Nothing other than what you can already see. She's been touched with demon magic. How far it is spread, I cannot tell. It is possible that she has turned away from it. I sense a Spirit inside of her though. It is kind, I can tell that much, so maybe she is trustworthy. For now though, I would be on guard."
(About to Roll for an encounter. Anything less than fifty will either be no encounter or a good encounter. 50 will be auto no encounter. Anything above fifty is an encounter. 75 and up is tough encounter or multiple threats, and 100 is mini boss... Rolling: 75!)
Liam and Nea would be the first to see them. Dire Wolves, six of them all together. This was a pack of very large and dangerous beasts. The first was clearly the leader, larger than the others and its red fur glistening with blood from a fresh kill. The pack turned its attention towards the group and began making a charge towards them. Liam moved first, stepping in their direction and raising an arm.
"Darkness beyond twilight
Crimson beyond blood that flows
Buried in the flow of time
In thy great name, I pledge myself to darkness
Let all the fools who stand in our way be destroyed
by the power you and I possess...
Shadow Dragon!"
(Rolling for targets and damage: Hits 2, auto kill.)
From Liam's arm erupted a great darkness that sped towards the Dire Wolves. As it flew, it changed into the shape of a black dragon. The lead wolf lept aside, but two of its companions were devoured by the darkness. Their cries of pain were cut short and when the dragon dissipated, there were only bones remaining. Liam collapsed to one knee, his breathing labored and his body shaking with pain. Helvast flew to him and perched on his shoulder.
"Should have waited till they were closer. Dummy! Now you can't move!"
That left four for the rest of the group to deal with, but fortunately the enemy was still a ways off.
(Magic and guns can still hit the enemy next round or you can move in closer to attack and risk a counter attack. Also, who can guess without cheating where I got the incantation for that spell from?)
