Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-25101508-20140726035851/@comment-29458028-20140726052820

Sorin ended his meditation, for his life detecting aura detected something unusual. He cast glances around, to make sure nobody was around him. He didn't want to be caught off guard by anyone, seeing that he was sitting on a flat rock, with no cover. He saw a large cave bear. Without even thinking, red mists came to Sorin's hands, sending a barrage of crimson orbs at the poor creature. Sorin skinned the bear, using it's pelt as a rug as he resumed his meditation. (And Molag now has a bear's soul added to his collection)

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The night was cold as Alyssa slept on the tree, but it was preferable to sleeping between snoring men who would take every opportunity to grope her. She sat up, having enough sleep. So far, nobody had followed her there. She did feel someone was spying on her, though.

Ancarion burst into the tent that Leon Steelfang used. He shouted "Sir, the legion is here! Looks like they found us. Damned it, somebody must have reported us! They seem to outnumber us."

Leon Steelfang replied "Is Sorin among their number?"

"No. I didn't spot anyone of particular importance."

"Get Elisif. She is now on our side."

Ancarion bowed and hurried out of the tent. Before he took more than three steps, an Argonian in black glass armor materialized before him, driving a black and golden sword through his chest. As he bled to death, Ancarion saw another seven similarly attired figures coming out of the various tents, their similar blades bloody. With the last of his magicka, Ancarion fired a lightning bolt at the Argonian, to dissapeared and reappeared above him, this time with a slash to the neck. The men continued to go from tent to tent, killing everyone.

Leon Steelfang rushed out of his tent. He saw the shadows. An Imperial, emaciated looking, stared at him with a pair of blazing red eyes. The imperial said "Leon, you have been terminated from my Mistress' roster. Your death is now our imperative!"

Leon attacked with his longsword, but was immediately placed on the defensive. The Imperial was extremely fast and agile, almost matching Sorin in speed and agility. Leon calmly parried his attacks, which fell like rain from a thunderstorm. Chain lightning repeatedly flashed from the Imperial's palm, countering every icy spear. Leon felt a burning pain in his left leg as the Imperial's serrated blade cut it, opening a wound. Leon tried to heal himself, but an Argonian appeared and cut off his left hand in the confusion. After the Imperial cut off Leon's sword arm and legs, a final strike to the heart was performed by a third man and Leon fell, his frost cloak dissipating. The six others reappeared, one asking "Any orders?"

(Leon has been dealt with in a brilliant showcase of Tacitus' skills and lots of dirty fighting. He lies dead. Although, Tacitus probably cannot defeat Leon alone (Tacitus has superior swordplay, but Leon only needs to defend because of his frost cloak, so it evens things), neither can he defeat Sorin alone (Sorin is stronger and more skilled than Tacitus, but their agility is equal, plus if his life is at stake, he will use vampire powers).) -

Tacitus grunted as he healed himself. Leon Steelfang's frost cloak was chilly indeed. Turning to the Argonian, he asked "Master Xiuhcoatl, have you led to rest in the clean up?"

"Yes, my dear boy. All the "dwarven bandits" are dead. The resistance was quite stiff, though, even after we killed most of them. I am sure the Mistress will be pleased. Any orders regarding the caged vampire lady?"

"Leave her. She is not on the target list."

Tacitus knelt down and picked up Leon's Longsword, sheathing it and slinging it across his back. He recognized the blade as the sword Winter's grasp (no, it's just a named sword, actually). Better than his current weapon. The nine men drew scrolls and disappeared.

(Tacitus' men would have been destroyed utterly if Leon's forces were awake, but the element of surprise gave them a huge advantage, as they butchered sleeping people (Leon's bandits had no time to wear armor or even get off their beds, the nine teleported around and took out all the guards silently.). This is their favorite tactic, so be on the lookout. When the legion arrives. They will only find corpses, Leon's dismembered body and a vampiric Elisif chained to a wall. Leon will be missing his infamous freezing blade. BTW I didn't do this to avoid the showdown between Alyssa and Leon, but I like twists.)