Monolith Logs

This page contains the logs of the events associated with the Monolith storyline.

The Monolith Comes to Incantre
[17:57] Echo Spingflower suddenly thinks of something and in her excitement she talks really fast. "DoYouSupposeTheRipWillStayThereForever?"

[17:57] Devori approached the people around the rift slowly. "It shouldn't be long now... It has grown quite a bit in the last few days."

[17:58] Liete Shidow suddenly appears in a flash of leaves as she's supprised by Devori's approach.

[17:58] Echo Spingflower blinks and looks at Devori. "Won't be long till what?"

[17:59] Darkwatch nods a greeting to Devori and as the leaves of Liete's appearance settle to the ground he speaks. "It looks to be at the point of something, What I can not say. I fear what may come." His deep voice strong even despite his words.

[18:00] Nanra walks up quietly to the group gathered and remains quiet.

[18:01] Brigit follows Nanra and says nothing

[18:01] Devori nodded at Darkwatch's explanation in response to Echo. "It can't be something good..." She took a few steps forward towards the rift.

[18:01] Raven Moonfall walks towards the group, her chainmail and weapons rattling and making a bit of noise.

[18:01] Absolute Xero stands close to Nanra as he focuses in on the rift

[18:02] Darkwatch catches a scent on the wind and growls low, his eyes darting to Nazeen.

[18:02] Darkwatch growls

[18:03] Nazeen strode toward the group with golden eyes flashing with fire as they moved from one to the other as they all seemed as concerned about the rift as she had been.

[18:03] Echo Spingflower wonders at all the people and their tension, but she keeps quiet, absently playing with a flame in her hands.

[18:07] Elextor strolls onto the scene. He is smoking on a potent herb. Most common side effect known as "the munchies". He watches those gathered with relaxed blood shot eyes

[18:07] Devori took another few steps towards the rift and drew her spear. Another step. She leaned towards it, trying to get a better idea of what it was without getting too close.

[18:11] Redthorn Kutenai can strongly sense that the fissure is about to give way to that which all of Incantre has been pondering on. He stands and suits up in earthen armor, nhot forgetting to conjure his weapons to his side; all the material he learned yesterday memorized and ready for use. He walked over there with the others and readied for the epicness ahead.

[18:12] Nazeen watched from across from where she stood, her nostrils flaring as the beasts scent was carried to her from the sea. Grinding her heel into the dry and parched earth, she ground it slowly as her golden eyes locked to his.

[18:14] Raven Moonfall brought her hand up to the Arcane circle on her breast plate. Wondering just what was going on, since she knew nothing having just arrived back in these lands this evening.

[18:15] Absolute Xero eyes leave the fissure to look back to the looming tower in the distance. his heart was glad she was not here to witness this.. whatever it was. he then drew himself back to this place. Feeling the dark energy, he looks down to Nanra and Brigit. Making sure they are behind him

[18:17] Nanra looks around at the group watching everyone she can feel the magic... dark and deep she steps closer trying to see if it was... growing? She draws a breath as she narrows her eyes trying to decide it was just her own imagination...

[18:18] Tempest walks over to Bright and wonsers if Xero needs to go potty..

[18:19] Elextor a stream of light smoke can be seen swimming in the air above him. he sucks in the smoke from the blunt and blows out 3 smoke circles. he watches and waits. Colors as vibrant as his robe already move across the sands around him like snakes that only he can see. An effect of his high

[18:19] Brigit kept her distance she wanted to be by her friends not wanting any harm to come to them. Feeling rather inadequate still something was happening, everyone felt it, all she felt was a 'bad vibe.' Stepping closer behind Xero and Red. Worst case scenario she could hopefully run and hide if all else failed. An involuntary tremble as Xero looked back at her coursed through her. As Nanra moves thinking she did see the thing grow, shook her head, could it be? Shivering feeling the cold creeping in again.

[18:20] Redthorn Kutenai ; his breathing calm, his reflexes sharp and his mind cleared; had his sight on the fissure like two daggers in a couple of bullseyes. He smiles seeing Tempest approach and hopes everyone, as well as him, can handle this threat to protect the ones they love.

[18:20] Siohfra Írleont looked back towards the bridge nervously half expecting to see her cousin crossing over to where she was. Feeling drawn as last eve to the strange fissure that made her nerve endings stand on end, she had snuck away feeling pulled. Keeping herself on the outskirts of several others assembled she watched quietly.

[18:22] Tempest doesent like the mood, but peaks out behind Redthorn

[18:23] Echo Spingflower floated and wings fluttered. She could feel the magical pulses but magic to her was neither good nor evil. It was useful or not useful, fun or not fun. But the pulses did seem to interfere with her flying which was an annoyance when she was high up. "IThinkIt'sPretty!" She blurted out in her usual manner.

[18:26] Darkwatch the scent from the fissure was growing and the air was thick with the promise of something powerful to come. His instincts caused the hairs on his neck to bristle. His wolf rose up in him, his body ripping free of itself to tower as his chrinos form. His leather clothes fading into mist as the armor of his tribe seemed to pour into being over his newly engorged muscles. With a stretch of his massive frame he eyed the fissure with unease.

[18:28] Liete Shidow watches her brother's change to his wolf with a bit of a smile. She too felt something coming but decided against the change. Instead she reaches up towards the back of Dark's shoulder and gently placed her hand where she could. Her eyes locked on the fissure.

[18:29] There's a sudden surge of magical energy as a final pulse is released from the fissure. The crack grows and a massive beam of light shines out of it. It radiates an unknown form of magic.

[18:29] Devori stumbles backwards when the fissure pulses. She uses the bottom of her spear to catch herself and stand up straight and she holds her spear ready in front of her, as if to confront whatever it was she was about to face.

[18:30] Nazeen growled, as she pulled her eyes away from him, the back of her hand rubbed her cheek where the scratches were now healing from her argument with the beast. But now was not the time, what was happening at the ruins, had pulled them all here. Her growl was low and deep as her eyes slid away from the rift when she heard the cracking and popping as bones realigned in the beast. The sudden surge of energy was almost tangible, the bright light was blinding, causing her to shut her eyes tightly and her arm blocking it.

[18:31] Raven Moonfall covered her eyes as the light shined brightly from the crack in the air. "What the....."

[18:32] Absolute Xero is pushed back by the wave. but he cant help feeling he is too far back to make any real difference. he looks behind him to Red, "Stay with them" as he pushes through the crowd. getting closer, like a fly drawn to a light

[18:33] Nanra covers her eyes at the sudden surge of light pouring from the fissure... the pulse knocking her back a bit, she keeps her eyes shielded and steps closer.

[18:33] Elextor shields his eyes from the surge of light

[18:34] Brigit grips Tempy and pulls her nearer to me, looking at her with wide eyes. Whispers, "If I run...you run." nodding to her so she would know the words were serious. Looking back where she could see what was happening. The light was quite bright coming from the thing, another shudder, could something so bright really be a bad thing? Whispers when Xero moves to Red, "Please don't leave us." Trembling now she was scared.

[18:35] Dreria walks to the ruins, following the energy as if it were the tracks of an animal she was hunting. The closer she grew, the more powerful it became but she forced herself to push through it, to see what was happening. As the light erupted from the source of the magical energy, she flinched, turning her head slightly, but then returned to staring at it, walking silently towards it, eeach step more difficult to bear than the last as she tried to swallow past the drowning magic convulsing in the air.

[18:36] Redthorn Kutenai, watching the fissure get bigger, felt his heart beating fater than a hummingbird, but he didn't care. He was too determined to do what must be done to chicken out now. He retained his innner tranquility.Oh the power they were all about to behold! None of them could fathom it, unless they had come across it before. If it was good, would it see them as evil and oblitterate them? If it was bad, would they be able to even scratch it! So many things to consider, including the assujrance that the innocence aomg them would be safe. "Worry not. I don't leave family or friends behind."

[18:36] Siohfra Írleont feels her soft beloved wind brush gently against her cheeks bringing her comfort from the unease that is rising as her eyes are locked on the fissure. The pulse making her struggle to keep her footing firmly on the ground. Her hazel gaze takes in a bright beam of light that shines through the fissure. As if the wind she could speak to could sense the tension she felt, it continued to flow softly around her keeping her outwardly calm.

[18:38] Tempest looks facinated at the beam of light, the feel in the air is very odd, but she is to facinated to move. She feels herself being dagged and noda absently to Bright, not hearing a word.

[18:39] Echo Spingflower was having the hardest time staying still,but the wolf popping forth and then the light.. well that was interesting and her gaze darted all over.

[18:40] Darkwatch digs the talons of his feet into the earth to hold his places against the rush of power now bleeding from the fissure, his large armored hand comes up to shield against the light, he can not help but look to those in the group who he has grown to care about. The final person his eyes settle on is the woman of the ruins, and he is confused at the thoughts that brings. The source must not be lost. The idea of it shocks him.

[18:42] Liete Shidow brings her arm up to shield her eyes from the light and then drops to her knees so that the pulse does not push her very far. She then rights herself and moves herself back to her Brother's side.

[18:44] The radiating magic stops all at once. For a few moments, the rift appears totally frozen. Then...

[18:49] Avrahm slowly steps through the rift. His hand clenched tightly around the handle of his large axe. His eyes shift from side to side, taking in his new surroundings. Taking a few seconds for his eyes to ajust to the light. " Ah.. A welcoming party.." The man takes on a slight smirk. " It is grand to have a group to meet me, and see the start of the unraveling of this plane." Avrahm shifts his stance slightly gazing at the group trying to figure out the leader of them.

[18:50] Devori quickly hops backwards when a figure emerges from the portal. She tries to shield her eyes from the light with one hand to get a better look at the man who came through. She clutches her spear tighter with her other hand. The man's words ring in her ears like a great bell.

[18:51] Nazeen lowered her arm as she looked to back, her hands clenching and unclenching at her sides as she began to pace, her boots continued their grinding, eying it with suspiciously, as if it were a living thing. Her golden eyes flamed as she crouched down when the man emerged, her mouth opened with a flash of white teeth and hissed with her hands clenched tightly, her nails breaking the skin in her palms, warm crimson filling her hands.

[18:53] Raven Moonfall watched in awe as the 'man' steped from the rift. but she quickly shifts and draws her sword and shield as he spoke his words.

[18:53] Absolute Xero steps forward as the man exits the rift. he stands tall and glares at the man with stern eyes, " I assure you, this is no welcome party. if you stand against us you will be met with the force of every blade, spell and bow here. Now tell me as i demand it. Who are you? And why have you come?!"

[18:54] Nanra the bright light all but blinds her as he steps through, peering through her fingers as best she can trying to decide if he is light or dark... she feels so little from him... she holds her stance and watches as best as she can

[18:55] Elextor takes a step back as the form exits the light. he drops his blunt to the ground and thinks its best if he stops smoking.

[18:55] Brigit grips Tempy's arm. Moves even closer, she could hear the speaking. Looking up at Red's back whispers, "what's he mean unraveling? who is he? what is he? is he good or bad?" fires off whispered questions. Eyes wide peering around to see the man again, looking at the huge axe he held. Her comfort now was that friend or foe every one of them come together to stand shoulder to shoulder against whatever would 'unravel' their world.

[18:57] Redthorn Kutenai kept his left hand on his bow and a pre-loosened arrow and his right hand on his right blade, but neithe's use could be determined until he saw his foe and observed it's actions.The almost overwhelming energy from the portal alone told his fighting senses this would be a grave challenge, and definitely a fight to remember. Upon seeing the man-lookng behemoth that surged forth from the rift. He examines him closely and waits to see what big boy can do.

[18:57] Siohfra Írleont shivered while her gaze remained transfixed to the light that came forth from the fissure. Wanting to look away, but not able to she simply watched in quiet agitation. The soft wind brushing through her hair seeming to want to pull her away from the crowd and the strange scene before her. Not moving an inch her boots stay firmly on the ground even as a man appears through the fissure. Keeping her distance she stared with nervous dismay waiting to see what would happen next.

[18:58] Tempest grabs hold of her simple bone knife, and keeps looking at the weird man. Atleast he would get Redthorn first, sadly, as the man had a nice bum.

[18:59] Dreria would take another step before taking a slight step to the left to get a clear view of the fissure without another onlooker standing in her line of sight. Her skin is trembling as the unnatural magicks  swell around them rolling like a wave to envelop all that stand near. She reaches over her shoulder and slides an arrow from her back as a dark sillohette forms suddenly from the light, the light making it difficult to see him but his words reach herto turn her blood to ice. She loads her bow, getting it ready but not yet pointing it towards him, not until she can be sure it is necessary.

[19:00] Echo Spingflower lets out a low ohhhh as a man emerges. She starts to dart up to him, but doesn't make it as everyone seem very hostile toward him. She keeps her eyes shaded and flits back and forth a moment. "GoodEveningTallAxeMan! Wow you're tall!" No one else was being friendly though.

[19:02] Darkwatch's now dark red eyes mark the form of a man as it steps from the fissuire's light. The power radiating from the being is enough to set his teeth shivering. Then the words reach his keen ears and he squares his shoulders with a warning growl. He holds his arms out, his large hands splayed open, claws ready. He may not be from these lands, but there were those here he would not see harmed.

[19:04] Liete Shidow hears the mans words clearly through her wolfish ears. and quickly draws her blade. She knows not what this man could do but she knows that she MUST stand against him if he's wanting to 'unravel' this world.

[19:05] Avrahm continued to glance around the group before him.. One man had stepped forward and started barking orders... He was clearly leading this group of people. The man that stepped from the Rift spoke loudly, confidantly. His axe still held tightly in hand. " I am Avrahm.. And I have returned to take back -MY- world from you.. " He glances to the group once again. " Weak little things.." He starts to laugh. " You are all welcome to watch your end.. Seeing none of you can best The Monolith..I have lived and battled for eons... "

[19:08] Devori's heart almost stops when she hears the man give his name. She takes another few panicked steps backwards as if to flee, a look of sheer terror in her face. It takes her a few moments to collect herself, then, "Monolith, this plane is forbidden to you. Go back from whence you came!" Her fear had quickly turned to righteous fury. Without missing a beat, she takes two long steps forward and swings her lance in a large, overhead arc. The blade crackles with intense holy magic.

[19:10] Nazeen remained low, a deep growl rumbled from deep within her chest as her fire filled eyes locked onto him. This was no ordinary two legger. He was bold, and what did he mean by unravel and take back HIS world. She had not returned to Incantre to take back HER land, only to have some two legger threaten to take it from them. She snapped at him, her teeth sounding, hen snapped once again. "Yes, return to your plane!" she spat out.

[19:11] Raven Moonfall holds her blade lightly but firmly, just as her sister had taught her, She stands ready for anything. Watching the woman with the spear lash out at the man.

[19:13] Absolute Xero listens to the man as he speaks and draws his two daggers, "These lands belong to the people!You are not welcome here. Do not be foolish and underestimate the power of a few rightous hearts gathered to stand against the powerful and attemp to change the world. In fact it is all that ever has." he stops as he watches Devori charge the man. his daggers at the ready as he yells behind him to the others, "Stand with us!! We will push him back!"

[19:14] Nanra sighs deeply...she thinks to herself as the man speaks...'oh yes, this cannot be a good sign... ' she still tries to focus on the man, unsure what he will do, Devori using her spear now, people yelling back to him... Nanra stands ready for what comes next.

[19:15] Elextor reaches for his wand. he tosses it up and catches it as it twirls in the air. The worls he sees is much different from the one the people around him saw. he saw vibrant swirling colors and lights swirling around each person standing around. the being that stepped out of the light was different. A hollow space. A black shadow against the world of color that Elextors intoxicated eyes saw. He was unsettled at the sight.

[19:16] Brigit clings to Tempy, there wasn't much else she could do. Watching and listening. From somewhere deep in her she yells over Red's back so the man could hear, "go back where you came from!" Her eyes wide not sure where that came from. She didn't even know what a Monolith was much less what one could do she just knew this was her home now and these were her friends.

[19:18] Redthorn Kutenai was more glad than EVER that he was skilled is the magics he had chosen to be skilled in, because should he not be able to hurt this....enemy, he could at least TRY to get anyone else who couldn't out of harms way and TRY to turn any attacks aimed at him and others into something else. He wondered if he could even transmute himself into the size and mass of Avrham and take him on brawn for brawn...or do it to somebody else...or everyone, but he wasn't sure.

[19:18] Siohfra Írleont's ears hearing the man's words for the first time breaking the trance that had been keeping her firmly in place. Shaking her head slightly she grabbed for her small minature bow that was strapped to her back before going fozen in thought. This was the land that her loved ones and herself had come into? It was getting creepier every moment they remained. Stepping slightly backwards her eyes lingered on the woman who had struck out first telling this thing to go back where he came from. Very softly she began to whisper to the wind making it pick up around her not quite sure what she could exactly do with the miniscule ability she possessed, but feeling it was the only leverage she had besides her bow. Automatically she now grabbed for her bow.

[19:19] Tempest just bides her time, making sure to keep her eyes on the man. She wants to make sure atleast Bright is safe.

[19:21] Dreria's olive eyes never left the strange man, if he even was truly a man. The power he exuded was almost suffocating to the elf, and she fought not to choke on his dark power. As the woman nearest him moved to attack, Dre lifted her bow and set her feet apart, staring down the line of her arrow and holding steady as her eyes tried to focus. At this distance, he was almost a dark blur to her deteriorated eyes, the light behind him not helping matters. Though she was once a skilled archer, the illness of the Nost had hindered her far-sight. She held steady, waiting until she was absolutely certain her arrow would not drive into an innocent.

[19:22] Echo Spingflower flew backwards as the clash started to break out. The Monolith's laughter tumbled through her and she almost fell, her magical ability to float and fly disrupted again. She half hid behind the large rock, watching as a ball of flame begins to form in her hands.

[19:26] Darkwatch's now dark red eyes mark the form of a man as it steps from the fissuire's light. The power radiating from the being is enough to set his teeth shivering. Then the words reach his keen ears and he squares his shoulders with a warning growl. He holds his arms out, his large hands splayed open, claws ready. He may not be from these lands, but there were those here he would not see harmed.

[19:28] Darkwatch snarls low in his throat and charges forward with his body dropping to all fours. His jaws open wide, knife like teeth gleaming. He would not be there in time to help with the first attack, but he would fall upon the axe man with his full buik once he did.

[19:30] Liete Shidow rushes forward following her Brother's lead. If her brother's attack failed she would rush forward past them to strike at Avrahm's side with her blade as she would slide past him.. If her brother's attack succeds she would then wait and do nothing.

[19:31] Avrahm tilts his head to the left slightly, watching the woman bound at him with the empowered spear. Avrahm makes no motion to try blocking or getting out of the way. The edged tip landing on his shoulder with what looked like it should have been quite a hit.. But there is a flash of the energys in the blade defusing into the air, the metal only cutting through his leathers, and leaving a slight scratch on his flesh. " Is that the best you have? I have killed countless celestials.." His face shifts to a smile, the rift behind him letting out a bright flash of light before it would seem to pull shut. He takes a slight step to line himself up as he would swing his great axe in a large side-ways arch at the woman before him. Clearly putting in alot of force, but it would almost seem as if he was playing around with his attack.

[19:35] Devori recoils and nearly drops her spear when her strike lands with almost no effect. Dumbstruck, she barely manages to pull the shaft of her spear up in time to block the attack. Even with the powerful celestial weapon in its way, Avrahm's strike knocks her guard away and cuts a large gash across her chest. The force of the strike sends her flying back a few meters to land on the ground with an inelegant 'thump'.

[19:36] Nazeen's golden eyes slid to the grouping, watching as others stepped forward, pulling their weapons to the ready. Her body tensed, as vivid memories and feelings flooded back. She threw her head back and growled loudly. The warm crimson dripped at her sides in a steady stream as a tremendous anger built, it harkened back to... her eyes moved to the bleached bones of her father that lay at the edge of the ruins, then grinned with a flash of white teeth, let them do battle. Let them fight each other. She could only hope that they would send the dark one back, and in the process that many of the two leggers would meet their early demise in the process. Pointing a finger to the man "Send him back to whence he came!" she yelled out. "It will take more then one to send him back! What are you waiting for? GET HIM!"

[19:39] Absolute Xero watches as the attack is guarded. he jumps to the air as the man swings his ax around and he rushes to the space behind the man. pulling his shoe daggers and hurling them both to the back of the mans neck and unhelmeted head

[19:40] Nanra rushes over to Devori as she watches her thrown hitting the ground... she covers her trying to check her wounds. As far as Nanra knows, right now, she has the most knowledge as to how best fight this one. Devori needs to be safe. Listening to those yell and attack, Nanra may not be a match for this.. this man, but she draws her dagger as she continues to help Devori.

[19:41] Elextor moves his foot in circles on the ground. it would seem as if he is making random movements. Then suddenly the strange motions of his foot formed an elaborate transmutation circle.

[19:42] Brigit gasps as Devori is struck back and bleeding. Thought to rush to help her when Nanra did. Looking over Tempest was gone. She planted her feet and stood her ground albeit safely behind Red.

[19:46] Siohfra Írleont gripped her bow in her small hands not yet drawing it. The wind she felt about her picking up as if in warning for her to move away from all of this to where her loved ones waited back up into the city. Her eyes widened as little damage was done to the man when the woman at the forefront struck out at him with her spear. Shivers accumlate up and down her spine. The energy of the magic coming from the fissure beginning to make her own energy feel on edge as if she were losing control of it.

[19:46] Dreria watched the scene unfold before her eyes, her hesitation weighing heavily on her. The first one to strike had surely managed a good blow and yet it barely phased him. Her eyes widened as the dark one's blow sent her flying. She managed to glimpse a bit of red spreading over her chest before she fell back to the earth and she flinched, almost running to her to heal her, or try to, but she saw Nanra was there as well. She could also heal, Dre decided to stick to her bow. When Xero disappeared behind the being, Dre returned to looking down her arrow and let out a long, steady breath as she took advantage of the clear path beforeher to shoot an arrow towards the hazy black form, reciting asmall prayer to Ryaus to make it strike true.

[19:48] Echo Spingflower gasps as the fighting roars into being! "He'sNotVeryNice!" The ball of fire that started in her hands had grown from golf ball size to the size if a basketball, almost hiding her.. she almost seemed to be on fire herself. She flew up trying to get a better angle and let the glowing ball of fire whoosh over the heads of people, directed toward the Monolith.

[19:50] Darkwatch leaps into the air as Devori flies back. He clears her as she descends to the ground. his larger more feral body right in line to land upon the being from the fissure. He roars loudly, his claws slashing for the man's face with the intent to take as much flesh from bone as he can.

[19:52] Liete Shidow slides low as her brother leaps taking her tempered blade holding it out to the side hoping to cut at the mans legs to sever the tendons in his knee.

[19:56] Avrahm stands stalwart as the ones around him started their attacks.. The daggers flying for his unarmed neck would land in their flight, though would seem to cause not much more than a slight scratch.. The claws from the larger feral swinging freely at the mans face, causing a slight trickle of blood, if that..Dark would notice his swings felt as if they landed against hardend armor, oddly enough.. The arrow that was launched, seemed quite true in its path indeed.. But thanks to the devine help behind it.. It would to let out a slight flash of energy as it hit him, and seemed as if it hit a stone wall., The female wolves attack did its purpous well, if it was to cut open his pants so she could look inside.. Once again not truly doing much in the way of damage. " Pittiful insects.." His eyes looking around before landing on Elextor.. " If there is one thing I hate more than you mortals.. It is clowns.." The large beast of a man turned and started to move towards Elextor, weapon held in one hand.

[19:59] Devori does her best to shuffle backwards on the ground. She doesn't go very far. "By Jadaos..." She still sounds stunned and her hand clutches at the wound on her chest. In a moment of clarity, she says, "You all should flee."

[20:02] Nazeen's eyes were filled with fire as they watched the first to be struck down and Nanra running to her aid. 'Pitiful is this the best they can do?' She watched as the Xero threw blades toward him, and then the beast leaping and it's sibling moving forward, and still others how others stood by with weapons raised and not using them, causing her to growl at their being timid and that their attacks did little against him. With hands still clenched tightly she growled and then pointed to the man, with a bloodied hand "Find his weakness! Send him back! Now! Use your weapons! Use your magic! GET HIM!"

[20:05] Absolute Xero watches as the daggers connect but do little else. He sees The Monolith rush at Elextor. Xero steadied himself and began a low run. he saw where Dark fell and used his curled body as a stepping stone with wich he launched himself into the air above The momolitl. his side blades drawn as he made his decent. holding them across his chest. when he landed he would woosh them outward and attempt to cut off his head with the two blades

[20:06] Nanra watches Devori and the attacks to the .. man... still wondering what exactly he is... Fiend... demi god... powerful mage... she had no idea. As Nazee shouts... find his weakness... Nanra knows that to be true, but also true... the words of Devori... "flee" She looks back to Brigit in hopes that she knows where to run... to hide. Nanra offers Devori a shoulder to help her to a better spot, to move away from this... being.

[20:07] Elextor watches the first wave makes contact with the man. He drops 3 gold coins in the middle of his transmutation circle. they hit the center in a triangle formation and begin to glow bright red along with the circle. As the man charges him the he stands still behind the circle. the red coins would shoot up and form the sharpest daggers to pierce the foot of anyone that crossed them. his hand at his sward if the attack of his circle failed. he whispers, "come...come..."

[20:08] Brigit moans as she watches the attacks go nearly ineffectual against him. Thinking the very thing at the same time Nazeen shouted it. Mutters to Red, "if you say run, I'm gone." really wishing the planetouched was here now. He'd surely have power of some sort against this. Then it occurs to her, "wait.. if you all are antagonistic and its not working... what if... kindness is his weakness?" looking around perhaps she was crazy but it was worth a try. Looking behind her at the Nost, what was it Tree Root said, 'see good in the darkest of places' Stepping from behind Red, it might be her undoing but right now something had to be done. Stepping close to the mage. looking at the man, she did one simple thing. She smiles at him and let her eyes shine to him, she let no fear creep into her being when she did it.

[20:11] Redthorn Kutenai wanted to desperately orb Avrham's first vicitim(s) away from harm, but still had to ee for himself the power this man obtained to decide his onw first move against him...or if he should take his friends and port to the shore farthest away from the impending doom. When he finally saw how the elven woman's attack full of holy magic barely only cut the leather, he knew he would have to attack while someone else was attacking to hopefully ensure at most minimal level of damage, a scratch. This elf was, for the moment, being a scienctist experiementing through observation and action; his fellow fighters as his guinea pigs, to his heart's dismay. At least seeing the force of his swing against Dev, he knew what he was in for. He began pulling magical energies from the earth. Enough to make a massive arcane arrow to hurl at him. He would attack when Elextor attacks, since combined attacks may be the only effect on him."Be ready to move away from me Brigit. I need some throwing room." If Redthorn wasn't so

[20:13] Redthorn Kutenai: If Redthorn wasn't so experienced in holding heavy magic, this would be impossible for him.Av moving closer made Red tense but gave him more faith now that his target was closer.Upon launch, his energy started to dwindle do to how much arcane strength needed to make the arrow and the physical strength needed to hurl it at his enemy.

[20:15] Siohfra Írleont forced herself to start breathing in deeply calming her energy. Closing her eyes briefly to gain some control over herself, it was with relief when she steadily placed her bow aside. Sio witnessed the arrows others had shot made little impact on what she could only call a beast. Opening her eyes she focused on the creature as it started going after a rather colorful figure. Hear heart beginning to hammer within causing her to step back slowly only thinking of her family up in the city not knowing where she was. Out of habit the petite elementalist began to chant feeling her energy slowly come to the surface of her skin as she spoke softly to the air commanding it to come forth for her. A soft breeze around the elf would become slightly stronger while she decided where to pour the little energies she had in order to help.

[20:16] Dreria kept her focus on her own strike. As the arrow flew beyond the distance of her perfect eyesight. When the man simply moved, she merly assumed it had missed entirely. She growled, cursing Ryaus for again not hearing her prayers, for letting the Nost drown in darkness, for letting the disease of the forest cripple her sight so much that she could not use her skills to their best. Once again she was reaffirmed in her doubts of the God she once held so dear. She would move past the gathering, weaving between the bystanders until she was less than half the distance to him she had been, whipping another bow out from it's holster. She began to aim but stopped, seeing that many of the attacks gave him not but a scratch. She released the arrow and placed it back where it was, reaching for another arrow with a green vine wrapped around it's shaft. The tip was coated in a poison she had made from some of her tainted crops and even if it only gave him a scratch, the toxin should be able to enter his bloodstream. Whet

[20:16] Dreria  it was enough to kill him, enough to make him ill, or too little to do much of anything, she would only have to wait and see as she readied it in her bow and drew back, sending it out towards him seconds before hearing the red headed human's words.

[20:16] Echo Spingflower peeks over the heads of everyone at Naz who is yelling. She flies left and right, not even noting what her fireball did because she has to wonder why the screaming lady does not do what she wants everyone else to do. The poor fae is so easily distracted.

[20:21] Darkwatch roars!

[20:21] Darkwatch sails past the Monolith, his claws raking true and yet nothing to gain from it. He lands, body curling into a crouch. Fleet steps approach him and he looks up with a snarl to see Xero running at him. Before he can wonder what the man is up to he feels Xero step up onto his wide shoulder, only then does it occur to him what he plans. With a roar Darkwatch throws himself back, raising his upper body with the effort of launching Xero with even more force and speed than the leap itself could have given. As soon as Xero's foot clears him he turns and bounds after the Monolith, snarling.

[20:24] Liete Shidow reverses her blade as her slide stop and stabs it into the ground. "Now!" She thought to herself as her body seems increase in size and cover in fur quickly a crackling of bones could be heard comming from her during the change. Once complete she lets out a thunderous roar and howl!

[20:30] Redthorn Kutenai is suddenly overwhelmed by all that's taking place. He shames his very soul by doing this but...off he goes heading for the nearest boat out of here. He must live on and tell on Incantre's demise.

[20:30] Avrahm stopped dead in his tracks. The monoliths thousands of years of combat and training he would hear the light one break into a run, then nothing.. Clearly in the air. Avrahm throws his large axe back above his head, waiting for the smaller mortal to impact. His axe taking the brunt of the blades from the flying mortal. Once Xero had come near to touching his weapon Avrahm swung forward with his immence strength, aiming to slam the little man down into the nicely layed rune that Elextor had so nicely made.. Of course his action of focusing on Xero made him quite the easy target for the second arrow flying at him. It would impact against his side, perhaps poking into him some, or not.. Its hard to tell.. But it is luckily tangled in his clothing, making it look like it stuck into him at the very least.

[20:33] Devori let out a soft groan. The impact of the attack had cracked some of her ribs in addition to opening the gash. She winced and said weakly, "Don't use magic. Don't use... Magic..." Her voice was starting to fail her as the shock from her injury wore off and the pain set in.

[20:35] Nazeen growled now with frustration as all remained safe, only the female warrior having been harmed. Striding closer she once again pointed at the Monolith dramatically, casting heavy droplets of blood at the Monolith. "Send him back! He is right there. Find his weakness!" She watched as a large fireball was sent in the direction of the man. With a rumbling and deep voice, she growled "ATTACK HIM! ATTACK HIM NOW!!!! With flaming golden eyes she watched as the archer sailed arrows at him, doing nothing as far as she could see as he did not even wince or seem to notice, and Xero launched toward him with the help of the beast, but saw the Monolith lift his ax, she hisssed with flash of white teeth.

[20:36] Absolute Xero watches as the ax swings through the air. he is headed straight toward it but he is far to swift in his actions. Iit seems as if time slows down around him as he slips through the rotations of the blade not a hair on his head is out of place as he lands behind the monolith. He is in a low crounc and reaches up to the Arrow in Aves side. He grabs it and forces it into the flesh. if it wasnt already in.

[20:40] Nanra makes another grab for Devori trying to pull her back from the place she was, watching the attack so many fighting trying to get through to make a scratch on this one, nothing but the little arrow.. Nanra's hands begin to glow a white as she holds them over Devoris wounds now... one hand at her back the other covering her chest wound... Nanra hums softly and chats trying to restor what health she can to her and ease her pain if not heal her completly.

[20:40] Elextor moves like water dodging the blow in a fluid motion. he stomps his foot to the ground and the gold formed blades reform into two stone blocks around the mans feet. something he would have to brake free of, buying the others time to close in on him with their attacks.

[20:41] Brigit steps up once more, she would be close to the mage's circle, kept her eyes on him, put out her hand, palm up, smiles again, lifting her chin. "Somewhere inside you, there is goodness and I see it. You can be loved,.. you can be cared for... let my good touch that part of you deep in you that is good." Soft accented voice would reach Avrahm's ears. Bright Preston grey eyes tried to see into the dark ones, searching his soul and his being. There were others here who were good, but fighting darkness with darkness didn't always work, sometimes the only thing to pierce darkness was light.

[20:43] Siohfra Írleont stopped her soft chant abruptly taking in a sharp breath. The wind around her ceased while more uncontrollable shivers ran along her. Shaking her head softly she realized she couldn't be much help here. To her cousin and guardian she was still missing causing guilt to rise up in her throat. For a moment she watched the rest going after him intently and a strange woman on the side yelling for them to find his weakness. Tearing her gaze away from the crowd she forced herself to gather her bow about her as her feet retraced their steps back to the bridge.

[20:47] Dreria would feel afleeting since of victory swell within her as the arrow appeared to hit, but when he barely even noticed it, her victory snuffed out. Hopefully it stuck deep enough that the toxins would begin to seep in. Even if all it would do would be to weaken hi it was better than nothing. She loaded another vine-wrapped arrow and as she drew down upon him, she would slowly stride towards him, much closer than a normal archer might try, her breath letting out slowly as she aimed for the side of his neck and released the draw.

[20:48] Echo Spingflower stares at the lady that turns into a wolf then stares at the two attacking the man from behind. Then there was magic and well it all just seemed to blow up in a spectacular chaos of motion and light. Little flames flickered over her entire body and she suddenly had two small fireballs form in her hands, sending them in a quick motion one after the other right for Avrahm's cloak intending to catch it on fire and maybe burn his butt too.

[20:51] Darkwatch galloped towards the enemy on all fours, his jaws wide, saliva flying from his teeth as he would then leap at the large man. Not only did his arms go wide, but his legs too. Every claw he had intent upon digging into the mans back and shoulders, meaning to engulf him with his massive fur covered body, to bear him to the ground was his intent. As the rage grew the scent of Nazeen's blood in the air only drove him further towards the edge of sanity, the beast in his soul railing to be free to cleave, rend, tear.

[20:53] Liete Shidow lowers herself onto all fours as she digs all of her claws into the dirt underneath, She growls a low wolfish growl as she readies herself. Keeping herself planted as she watched her brother's movments.

[21:00] Avrahm glances towards his feet as the stones gather around his feet.. Of course with his axe being near the ground anyways he would use the blunt side to crack the rocks to free himself.. The arrow in his side seeming to become a slight annoyance.. It would feel to Xero like he was trying to press the arrow into a stone wall.. Not terribly effective. The little Fae in her fun little spell would indeed start his cape on fire, not a blaze, but noticible.. Dreia's new arrow fling towards him from the much closer range.. Hitting his neck and looking as if it glanced off a solid obect..(*takes a breath*) Dark in his flying leap would hit the man, causing him to stagger forward, but lucky enough putting out the fire that was started on his back.. Avrahm starts twists, trying to shake the beast from his back as he makes a swift swing of his weapon before him, Ripping open a rift before him. " I grow tired, my mission awaits.." The large male starts to move forward and step through the opening in the plane.

[21:06] Devori gets dragged backwards a bit by Nanra. Her pain seems to be eased by the friendly drow's magical efforts. She watches the spectacle before her with dulled eyes and when Avrahm leaves, she lets out an audible sigh of relief.

[21:06] Nazeen watched with flaming eyes, nothing seeming to work. The Monolith was far to quick. She replayed the words of the fallen female warrior, that no magic should be cast. She seemed to be the only one that knew anything about the Monolith, almost as if she had some sort of history with it. Her eyes moved slowly toward Nanra, where she attempted to heal her before looking back. With slow strides she paced. her hands clenching with crimson drops making a trail and path upon the scortched and cracked land. With narrowed and flaming eyes locked on the man that threatened that he would take over HER land. All she could do was growl in frustration that nothing more could be done, but she stopped her pacing as she felt the rift open, the gleam of light as he began to step through, with the beast clinging to his back.

[21:06] Absolute Xero stands and watches the figure escape. he sheathes his blades

[21:07] Nanra the glow now fading from her hands, she looks up and watches him slip away.

[21:08] Elextor steps back

[21:08] Brigit was practically oblivious to everything else and everyone else, her One had been gone too long. Whispering to Avrahm, "take me with you..." as she saw him do something she just wasn't sure what it was when he opened the rift. Reaching out her hand. "Please." whispering the word a plea, her eyes kind watching him.

[21:13] Dreria growls loudly through her teeth as the third arrow glances off of his skin like rock and with a disgruntled cry of frustration she throws her bow hard against the ground. He had slipped away, barely scathed, and there seemed to be no answers yet to what just happened.

[21:14] Echo Spingflower floats down again, puzzled. "Mission? Mission? WhatKindaMission? He'sNotVeryNiceAndNotVeryInformative." She rattled off her words as the monolith slipped away.

[21:17] Darkwatch snarls his jaws wide as he is thrown from the man's back, the physical strength impressive. He lands hard on his side, air rushing from him with a howling growl. He surges up, claws tearing dirt and grass asunder as he barrels after the man, intent on ripping him apart. Then a portal appears and the stinging scent of the fissure fills his nose. He throws himself sidelong, keeping himself from entering the magical doorway to who knew where. He ends his movement crouched and angry, teeth gleaming.

[21:19] Liete Shidow had started her charge kicking up clouds of dust behind her just as the man tore open a new rift. She shifted her weight and threw herself in a different direction, ending up landing herself near her Brother in a low crouch.

[21:20] Devori's breathing is fairly shallow but with the help of Nanra's magic, she appears to be doing better. "I need... To go lie down. We have a lot... To talk about." Her words to Nanra are interrupted by her breathing.

The Attack on Se'Vahk
[17:21] Shinji Darklight removes his cloak now that he was out of the winter cold. He then adjusted his fox mask over his face to make sure it would not falter.

[17:23] Lucille  she smiles warmly and if allowed would lightly stroke the beasts neck. reaching into a pouch she produces a few peices of raw beeef, she offers it to the beast with the free hand.

[17:27] Shinji Darklight kneels himself down as he seems to start praying, though no one can tell what he's really doing with the mask he's wearing.

[17:29] Lucille  chuckles aand lightly taps the beasts neck "be well and safe tonight . I would not want your beauty marred" she then turns and walks towards the city.

[17:33] Vanya blinks as she suddenly walks away. Clearly there was something going on here, but what? The gryphon was clueless. She looks around at all the others standing nearby, tail swaying and head tilted.

[17:39] Kotu Sapphire: kotu moves through the crowd with confidence astride his jet black spider..a large wagon with 2 covered cages follow him hed stod near the choosen one aufein and hold his hand out to her to climb aboard.."i have need of you sister" hed say "i trust you have heard what is coming..can you sense it?"

[17:41] Shinji Darklight suddenly looked up as he felt the presence of the spider getting closer to him. He stands up to look to it. "Sheesh... how one can ride such a beast I will never understand." His voice echos softly under his fox mask.

[17:42] Aufein Do'ghym heard the sound of the wagons and looked over her shoulder to see Kotu "Why thank you." Unusual lavender eyes loved to his, as did her hand as she accepted it to climb onto the wagon. "What is it that you wish to speak with me about?"

[17:45] Kotu Sapphire: kotu wastes no time with talk as he pulls aufein onto the spider and keep moving through the crowds..looking behind him to make sure the wagons were close..loud growling would be heard from the 2 covered cages "i wish you to try to detect the presense of this monolith..since he was sighted just ouside" kotu rides the spider over towards the bridge

[17:46] Shinji Darklight makes sure to stay out of the spider's, and the wagon's way. "Drow and their use of beasts... has always amazed me..." He had a slight grin, though it could not be seen.

[17:47] Kotu Sapphire: kotu rides up with his jet black spider mount aufien rides on the rear of the beast a large wagon rumbles in behind him with 2 large covered cages.."report" hed look down at the vilde mort

[17:52] Devori leaned up against the parked wagon next to her and looked around with a careful gaze. She clearly didn't like being here but she was not about to let the Monolith, a being of both myth and nightmares, get away with killing people in her homeland.

[17:52] Aufein Do'ghym felt the jarring of the road, the wheels bouncing as the drew closer. She had heard what Kotu asked, closing her eyes lightly her fingers moved over the crystal that hung from her neck. She could see many visions, but one seemd more prounounced. Her eyes opened, but her fingers moved on the stone, twisting it she merely nodded to the Vilde'Kae.

[18:03] Vanya seems to shift  uncomfortably. She bends her legs and spreads her wings, lifting into the air to find nice perch somewhere nearby to watch.

[18:03] Kitty Kelby pushed forward, not afraid to throw an elbow if needed to get further up into the crowd to see what was going on.

[18:03] Kotu Sapphire: kotu would reign in his spider a bit and turn to face the other way hed nod "i have sent scouts out to search..when the gates open we will send the basilisks in first..then we shall follow on my command" kotu looks to aufien over his shoulder" calm your nerves sister and search him out" hed look to lucille "this day you fight with se'vahk..there will be no doubt of your allegiance"

[18:03] Devori adjusted the weight of the spear on her back and continued to look around. So far, no one else had seen the Monolith. It was very troubling.

[18:04] Lord Kain takeing a tip from the winged beast,..sought high ground for what was most asuredly to be a fierce fight if all he heard was to be beleaved these past 2 days

[18:06] Shinji Darklight gripped the scabbards of the two swords on his hip tightly. He was nervous, it had been some time since he had had an actual fight.. for the past few months it had all just been training under his master.

[18:06] Redthorn Kutenai had been so caught up in making sure his armor was secure and in good condition that he didn't even realize Zina greeted him a few minutes ago. He hurried over to where she and mostly everyone else was, and apologized. "Forgive me, Zina. I was mentally occupied elsewhere when you bid me hello." He greeted everyone else there as well with a smile and nod. Considering the situation at hand, the smile wasn't so chipper.

[18:06] Nashya makes her way through the mass of people and towards the city gates where her vilde stands

[18:08] Zina Aska glances back to Red and shakes her head slowly before offering him a smile. "It's fine.. not exactly the place to be having small talk, huh?"

[18:10] Kitsune: 4 hovers in the air, seeming a little disappointed that there were no good perches within good range. She chooses to take a chance and land near Lord Kain. She eyes him and waits patiently for a bow or even a respectful nod. Her pride would not allow her to be near someone who did respect her, not even in this case.

[18:10] Kotu Sapphire: kotu would bow as he saw his shayia "my shayia the beasts are ready to move when you give the word..the vilde squad will follow..but the gates are lock from inside..what is your will?"

[18:10] Redthorn Kutenai hmms a giggle at Zina's response to him, "Quite right.", then turns his attention to the arriving Shayia, Nashya.

[18:10] An ear-shattering crash can be heard from inside the gates of Se'Vahk, follow by a number of smaller crashes and bangs. Dust can be seen billow up from behind the walls almost at once.

[18:10] An ear-shattering crash can be heard from inside the gates of Se'Vahk, follow by a number of smaller crashes and bangs. Dust can be seen billow up from behind the walls almost at once.

[18:12] Kitty Kelby stretched her arms up over her head, yawning loudly before twisting her neck first one way and then the other, each movement accompanied by a loud crack. Shrugging her shoulders a bit to loosen them up, she undid the cloak she wore and tossed it to the side near the end of the bridge. Silver eyes flicked up towards the ceremonial-seeming gathering of drow and drow underlings near the gates as she drew her weapons and readied herself for whatever was to come next, listening to nearby chatter to catch up on events. The unexpected sounds of destruction echoing through the massive caverns gave her cause to wince at the pain to her ears, the concussion of sound reason to squint her eyes further in the gloom now filling with dust.

[18:12] Lord Kain noteing the proximaty of the beast,..and it's seemingly NOT being this Monolith bows his head and offers a sword salute

[18:12] Lucille  steps towards the centers of the crowd. golden glow beghiinning too form around her, the golden fire burning behind her eyes "listen too me...listen!"

[18:13] Nashya looks to Kotu and his companions, upon hearing the commotion inside she points to the gate, "I think now's a good time to move, don't you?" She looks to the crowd and then back to the city, "I thought it was on the outside." Point to the gate she nods to Kotu, "Get it open."

[18:14] Vanya lightens her face to a more serene expression before bowing her head and  moving forward to stand next to him, ears alert. She still had no idea what was going on. But there was tension, perhaps even some fear amongst the two-legged.

[18:15] Shinji Darklight instinctivly drew his blades at the sounds of the crash. He mumbles out. "Both light and dark combine... to shatter the sky... and transcend the stars" As he mumbled this both blades began to glow. the one in his right would glow with a dark resonance, and the one in his left with a white light.

[18:16] Redthorn Kutenai clasps his hands over his ears at the sound of the loud crashes and bangs and wonders what things will be like with the Monolith this time. He made sure his hands were at the ready to dartlingly grab his blades. Then hearing a familiar voice...Lucille's voice...he turned in the direction of it to hear what she had to say.

[18:16] Zina Aska gasps and looks up... that was behind the gates. What was that? She swallowed and took her cloak off, leaning down to grab a dagger.. she was already ready to run, but she stopped and listened to Lucille.

[18:16] Aufein Do'ghym sat behind the Vilde'Kae and looked over her shoulder to those that had joined. But at the sudden crashes she cringed and looked back to the city and whispered to Kotu "Be prepared for what you will see."

[18:17] Your Mother drops to his knees as holds himself steady as the ground shakes and the loud banging starts. he then scrambles to his feet, "It must have burrowed into Se'vahk from below or above!" (Drowish) "What are my orders now?"

[18:17] Kotu Sapphire: kotu spurns his mount towards the gates and looks up at the tall structures his spider would not stop as it moved stright up the gate with vertical ease "clasp your hands tight sister hed tell aufign..concentrate on masking our moves from any mind probes"

[18:17] Darkwatch moved through the gathered mass of bodies, scents washing over him, sounds all around him making a din of chaos, he searched for one and only one as he shoved people aside, his towering form aiding his keen pale red eyes as he finally saw the woman. Foolish and brazen as ever she had come here and he wanted to thrash her for it, but first he would see she was safe. Coming along side Nazeen he growled low into her ear. "What do you think coming here to this? It is not safe! Have you not felt it as I have? Every spirit cowers."

[18:18] Lucille  looks too the assembled men and woman. The golden glow around her growing brighter. As she speaks if the magic affects them too some it may sound like she isn’t shouting but speaking calmly but with passion, too them and only them, like she was standing by there side “I see it. I see it in your eyes. You feel fear...I do too...I see it in your eyes you wonder how we can face such an enemy as we face this day? A foe that has driven all before it...but I respond with this...I tell you we fight it with our steel, we fight it with our courage.” she pauses a moment “and We fight it with out faith in what gods we serve...Some of you wonder why should you stand and fight here against this foe on foreign soil...but ask yourselves. If this day is lost, and I'm not saying it will be, but if it is. How long before this foe is at your homes? And your door?...no...the line must be drawn here, a line in the sand against this foe that He shall not pass” a she says this the golden glow around her floods

[18:18] Lucille :  outwards and rushes over everyone within ten meters...they may if affected feel there courage going, there back stiffening. What fear there before not fading but becoming easier too over come. A feeling of confidence imbuing everyone affected. “Men, women, drow and elves...and all who stand here this day. This day we fight, not one step back. Today we win this fight” at this she turns and begins too walk towards the doors.

[18:18] Devori covers her ears at the loud noise and looks in the direction of the Se'Vahk gate. She knew she would have to help the drow fight off the Monolith but that didn't make the prospect any more appealing. Even so, she took a step forward.

[18:18] Lord Kain outstretches his hand benieth the beasts face "easy,..large one,..we shall have victory soon,..let fools charge while true masters of war watch for weakness before strikeing,..just like a good hunt,.no?"

[18:20] Nashya watches as the gates open, trying not to show her fear for what the noise could mean. The sounds of screams and the smell of smoke funneling through the opening gates has her stepping forward. Looking to Luicille she waves her forward, "To the front with you."

[18:22] Devori moved forward with the crowd as the gates opened. She wanted to see what could have possibly caused such a loud crash and if the Monolith had indeed gotten inside the walled city.

[18:23] Kotu Sapphire: kotu drops down and yells "release the beasts as 2 giant lizards creature move into the city..hed follow on top his mount aufien still on the back of his spider "prepare to move in vilde..it is a good day to die" kotu move on his mount slowly inside following the basilisks

[18:26] Nashya follows in cautiously, her eyes landing on the sole man who stands in the fire with no concern. The streets filled with bodies of merchants, traders, and others unfortunate enough to have been caught in the path of the monolith. Clentching her fist Nashya looks around for Vilde in the streets who are able to aid the group.

[18:29] The drow guard's swords sword slashed across the face of the hooded figure, bearing its owner's full fury. The Monolith did not flinch or evade; in fact, he stepped into it. The cowl was torn from the hulking figure's head and the stony face beyond was the last thing that the drow saw in this world. Bellowing, Avrahm brought his greataxe around, whirling with such force that it did not even notice the guard's spinal cord. The severed head flew towards the gates, landing with a sickening crunch. Before the body even had time to fall, the axe bore down vertically, splitting the decapitated corpse in twain. The Monolith stood in the flames and boomed at those who approached, "YOU ARE TOO LATE."

[18:32] Darkwatch tried to remain by Nazeen's side, but was washed forward with the surging crowd. His growls of protest did him little good as he found himself at the open gates of what seemed a ruined city and the smell of blood and burning meat over whelmed him.

[18:32] Lucille  strides forward towards monolith, blue wild fire rippling behind her eyes, she simply places the glaive on the ground and throw her hands out too her sides the chains around her unravelling and swirling out so they are about three meters long lengths coming from each hand. She leads them all, the chains writhing at her sides “I thought you would be taller...” she stands there for a moment just watching him, there is no fear in her eyes... “I am willing too accept your terms of surrender...” she grits her teeth and takes another step forward, a grin on her face that belied her rage at the atrocity that had been done here.

[18:33] Kotu Sapphire: kotu would advance slowly looking about his city hed watch the slavering basilisks aatempt to jump at the figure in the flames having no fear of the fire themselves kotu let the seer aufein slide down and he prepared to attack he was silent as death

[18:36] Aufein Do'ghym slid off of the spider, her fingers twirled the crystal that she wore, there was nothing that she could do, but she knew that the creature was still within the walls of the city and feared for those that entered.

[18:37] Your Mother would let out a blood curdling war cry that could drop a warrior to his knees in fear as he rushes forward through the gates to face whatever lay ahead. "AAAHHHhK DESPAIR AND DOOM VILE CREATURE!!!" (drow) his sword glowed with an unholy light

[18:40] Nashya carefully lets her daggers slip from her gauntlets to her hands, what could be done about this? Nashya carefully watches the monolith and looks around to those most loyal to her, there needed to be a plan.

[18:41] Darkwatch turned at the sound of shouting, as the heat of the fires washed over him. Warriors surged forward, weapons high, blood lust in their eyes and he, letting is gaze follow them saw the figure holding the massive ax and felt his own blood begin to boil. It was as before, this Monolith had come and with him came destruction and death. Already he could feel the nails of his hands lengthening, sharpening as his fingers twitched. His jaw ached as teeth pushed upwards, coming to fine points. Pale red eyes began to darken and Darkwatch felt his rage growing as he began to step forward with no thought of his own.

[18:46] Lucille  takes another step forward so she is at the edge of the fire no fear there, only rage and anger, filling her too the brim, with one hand and the chain in it she swings, the chain arcing for the Axe almost like a living thing, it trails dark fire behind it as it sails through the air. If successful she would aim too have it wrap around his axe.

[18:48] Nazeen's golden eyes still flashed of fire as she watched the charging drow and flashed a grin of white teeth. But her eyes slid through the group and found him and recognized the now familiar signs of Dark in his change and let out a low growl. But was unable to reach him to pull him back to safety.. The scent was all to familiar and caused her to stiffen, memories of what she she once was burned as if it was happening at this very moment. Let them all die sounded in her mind loudly and with a fierceness that she had not lt in hundreds of years.

[18:50] Shinji Darklight walks calmly through the gate, hold his blades, Eclipse and Light Bringer firmly in his hands. He looked to the one everyone was rushing to fight against. He set himself at the ready. Not wanting to rush in blindly.

[18:50] Zina Aska used her stealth and quickness to dart into the city through the gates and dive for a nearby stone structure to hide behind. She pulled both her daggers, though having no intention fo fighting and slowly peeked around from her hiding spot.

[18:51] Devori drew her spear at once when she came through the gates to see the Monolith cut down a guard. She gripped it tightly and swallowed to try to clear the lump in her throat. The last time she attacked the Monolith, he had struck her down in a single blow. This time, she sidestepped around so that most of the crowd was almost surrounding him.

[18:52] Kitty Kelby let the war cries and battle lust of those around her fuel her own adrenalin, adjusting the hold on her sword and letting loose her own warrior's yell to further fire herself up. The heat of the flames illuminated the dusty, smokey atmosphere and her eyes remained narrow slits to try and see as best she could through the murk. And yet she did not rush forward, instead letting those more eager to first meet the Monolith's axe have the honor. Instead - after a glance around for Zina - she moved around through the crowd too close together at the gate, circling the target of them all as best as the space would allow.

[18:56] Redthorn Kutenai 's heart beat faster and faster as he neared the open gates which insides were rank of death and failure at the hands of the monolith. He saw the head of its most recent victim come his way and shook in doubt within himself if anything could be done. He did as he did before and watched for any signs of weakness and achille's heels in the monolith's strategies so that it could be subdued. His mind searched itself for what Nanra told him those months ago concerning the monolith's possible point of downfall.

[18:56] Lord Kain watched and waited for sighns of weakness,..and streangth in Monolith,...he moved with purpos his gold armor shimering in the light of the flames as he entered the city gates,..it cought the corner of his eye and gave him an idea,..but to be sure he felt he should wait,..and so made his way NOT to Monolith,..but to barrels near by the fighting

[18:59] Vanya realizes now that an enemy was threatening her territory. Awh hell nah! She stays back, for she would sure only cause more confusion amongst those who were defending her home as well. Instead she lifts into the air and roars from her chest, a loud and most likely very sucessful rallying war cry for those around her. She begins to lay around and above the crowd, keeping a sharp eye on Lucille, since the winged tigress had grown a bit attached to her.

[19:01] Avrahm whirls his axe as if it weighed nothing, a wicked snarl gracing his face. As the basilisks leapt into the fray, the hulking male figure cleaved the skull of the first one, splattering more organic juices across his armor and those in the vicinity. The second beast's claws raked across his armor, but no blood appeared to be drawn. For its effort, it received a kick that audibly snapped bones and caused the muscle to cave in before the momentum carried it the direction from whence it came. The Monolith continued forward at an eerily slow pace, greataxe held in both hands and dripping with fresh blood. The arcing chain wrapped around the handle of his axe, but if pulled on it would move no more than a mountain might. And then...this mountain pulled back; with the type of force that might kill someone from whiplash. Avrahm appeared to care not that he was being surrounded; he was the cyclone, they were the houses laid out neatly in a circle.

[19:06] Kotu Sapphire: turning his finger with his finger kotu would dive at the monolith in an attempt to make him turn his twin bladded sword hacking across the back of his legs..searching for a weakness as the monstrosity advanced kotu waded into the fire "not this or any element will protect you from my wraith ksav" kotu cursed

[19:07] Aufein Do'ghym remained at the rear of the crowd and felt herself being pushed aside as more charged forward, knocking her veil loose as she turned to get out of harms way. She closed her eyes and sensed the being was far to close and his powers were far to great. She covered her ears at the roar as it came over her head, unwilling to look to the city or those that amassed.

[19:07] Your Mother comes to the front of the line next to the seer, he looks this 'monolith' over sizing it up. "Show yourself what you really are fiend." he says in a thick accent in common language. "What are you really? SHOW YOURSELF!" he yells.

[19:09] Redthorn Kutenai summons the courage within himself to fight. He draws his blades coating them in raw magical arcane energy....but just as they stop in front of him firmly in his grasp, he is teleleported away by an unknow source! Who would do this? Rose could have been worried but she doesn't have such powers! What goes on?

[19:12] Nashya stays back, and looks through the streets, searching for other able-bodied Vilde could aide in the confrontation. Watching Kotu she shakes her head muttering, "We must draw it from the city." Nashya raises a poisoned blade and watches for an opportune moment to make a move.

[19:12] Darkwatch shoved past the smaller beings around him, his body tense as muscles bulged and bones snapped to realign. His form burst forth, covered in luminous white fur, dark red eyes glowing wickedly as wide jaws mashed razor like teeth together. The man was gone and now the beast strode forth, only rage and instinct driving it to kill, to main, to consume. His eyes were locked on the Monolith as powerful legs ate up the distance between them. Soon they would meet once more, but in his near frenzy state all Darkwatch was sure of was that he saw something he could finally let his anger loose upon. At long last he did not have to hold back. All thought of protecting his mate, his friends, all other things fell from his mind as the red haze of the beast over took him.

[19:14] Lucille  the chain in the other hand hurtles out  in a vain attempt too hold onto something but finds no purchase anywhere...as the force smashes into Lucille she is flung backwards, the only thing stopping her from being blown away the connection of her, too her chain too the axe...but there is a sickening crunch as all the force is focussed on her arm holding the chain breaks...she lands in about the same position but a few meters back, her form strewn across the ground. She hacks and coughs blood over the floor and moans a little. The chain loosening and chances are unless stopped it would slip from the axe.

[19:16] Nazeen pushed aside the others that stood in her way, her mouth open in a hiss of white teeth. Standing at the back of the crowd she began to call out "Get it. You fear it's axe? He is but one, you are many!" She released a feral roar as she watched Dark charge forward "Fool!"

[19:19] Shinji Darklight jumped high as the basilisk was thrown in his general direction. He then again jumped from the basilisk as it passed under his feet letting him jump even higher and backwards. He then made sure to take his dark blade and thrust it into the wall behind him. Holding himself there as he sets himself looking down from his place on the wall. "How in the name of the gods does one face something with such strength...." He sheathed his other blade and quickly pulled a few throwing knives from his belt and flung them towards the monolith in hopes that one of the knives will strike true.

[19:20] Zina Aska stays hidden as people and beasts attack. The smell and site of the destruction is shocking. She stayed back and hidden though, watching with wide eyes, tail flickering. There seemed to be nothing anyone could do.

[19:21] Devori stepped quickly out of the way when the kicked basilisk skidded to a stop next to her. She looked from it to the destruction in the town before her. Se'Vahk's layout wasn't a total mystery to her and from what she could tell, the Monolith had knocked down both the guard house and the tavern. She avoided thinking about how he might have done that.

[19:22] Kitty Kelby watched the careless way the Monolith crushed the beasts assaulting him and how he seemed to ignore any threat those here might seek to pose to him. This thing did not care about their individual swords and spells, claws and shields. It would truly take an overwhelming wave of force to bring this foe down. Perhaps at last this would be her last day. She'd waited years. Patient yet, while others screamed and cursed around her this time she held her tongue; instead of shouting her rage, she ground her boots against the stone, sword at the ready, and watched the drow captain face the axe-wielding maniac. And waited.

[19:25] Lord Kain smiled to himself,..there was something in all the carnage he found comforting,..a thought that both disturbed and amused him,..one thing seemed clear tho,..few would be able to attack with those flames in the way,..and he suspected that may even be a sorce of power for the hulking man,.with deturmanation he used the palmal of his sword to shatter the top of one of the barrols and with the other hand slung it, not at Monolith,..but the flames at his feet,..with hopes of dousing them

[19:27] Vanya watches carefully from her place above the crowd. A roar of fury as Lucille is thrown. The large tigress lands over the female, prossible knocking other's over with her large wings. She lowers herself and uses her wigs as a shelter over Lucille, growling viciously.

[19:30] Avrahm did not move to block as the drow charged him. His blades would slice a little ways into his armor, but be repelled by the stone beneath. A poorly forged sword might even snap against his hide. Avrahm tilted his head back and let out a booming laugh, in response to the drow's foolish pride. One hand let go of the axe and the blunt force object that was his arm swept at Kotu like he was a fly. When Lucille released the chain, he swung his axe in a mighty arc at those daring to charge him. Knives began to pelt him like raindrops: some might embed themselves in his thick armor if they hit just right and others would bounce harmlessly away. "FOOLISH MORTALS. YOU ARE BUT DUST BENEATH MY FEET." As if losing interest in the combatants, the Monolith would begin to turn away, even turning his back to the were-creature that had burst from the crowd. In a gravelly voice he said, "So...the best Incantre has to offer throws trinkets at me...." Of a sudden, he thunders. "I DO YOU A FAVOR BY CULLING YOUR KIND!" The fla

[19:30] Avrahm: mes that reflected in his eyes amplified the insanity there. Clutching his axe, the Monolith strides further into the city.

[19:33] Zina Aska slips away to loot as everyone following the monolith.

[19:35] Kotu Sapphire: kotu would roll as one of the tips of his blade snaps off..hed breifly see some of the stone beneith the creatures armour before hed feel the massive forearm slam him away and into a nearby wall..stunning him for a moment..all he could do was catch his breath and watch as others closed in on him

[19:39] Your Mother follows Aufein down through the rubble to cut the monolith off at the steps he leans over to her "Perhaps it has a weakness to water or frost? What do you think? Could it be a dragon in disguise?"

[19:40] Nashya would run to Kotu as she glances at Lucille and the gryphon that shields her. Nearing the Vilde'Kae she speaks over the noise of the city, "We aren't going to take him out one at a time. Our first priority should be to pull him from the city!" She speaks in common so all those around may hear.

[19:40] Darkwatch at the sight of the Monolith's back he gathers himself and leaps almost horizontally at the retreating figure. Arms cocked at his sides, claws spread and ready to tear into any soft spots to be found, even the claws of his feet arch up and out to rend and tear. Jaws wide as spit flies with the roar that thunders up from his thick throat. If he can Darkwatch means to slam into the Monolith with his full weight and force, hoping to drive the being to the ground.

[19:42] Lucille  staggers slowly too her feet, one of her arms hanging limply the rage she had let consume her earlier growing in strength and intensity. Blood pouring down her face as bother her nostrils bled. She spits a glob of blood out, with one hand she pats the side of the Gryphon fondly, a sign of thanks. She staggers again, obviously struggling “there must...be a way...” she says just loud enough for those around her too hear, incapable of speaking any louder. She then, one step at a time follows “those...those who are better at healing than fighting...go find survivors...get them out” she then speaks louder “rally! We cannot fight him like this....we need too fight together or not at all!”

[19:43] Nazeen followed after the crowds her hands clenching and unclenching at her sides, the nails slicing into her palms, unaware that they dripped crimson droplet trails followed behind.

[19:45] Shinji Darklight flings himself from his position on the wall, pulling his sword free as he does. As he hits the ground he rolls and then runs to give chase. "I must not let this thing through... " he thinks to himself as he would run up following behind the were, though instead of moving at the Monolith he ran past to join the Vilde that stood in its path. He redrew his other blade and readied himself. The blades glowing with their respective elements of light and dark.

[19:46] Devori followed quickly after the Monolith as he made his way down the stairs. When Darkwatch pounced, she took a step back. Between the Monolith's mighty ax and an enraged lycan, attacking now would likely result in her getting taken out before she had a chance to inflict some harm.

[19:50] Kitty Kelby stepped forward as their collective foe moved deeper into the subterranean city, feeling the sweat building from anticipation and the heat of the fires of destruction. She moved with the crowd of attackers; the booming words of the Monolith rang with a truth, she felt, and it made her bristle; white teeth flashed as she snarled in his direction, silver eyes scanned the nearby allies she moved with and the space before her, seeking an opening... The 'valiant' drow leader was downed, as had been the magic user who had displayed her powers before the gates had opened but she seemed to be quickly regaining her feet; surprising, that. The werewolf revealed had launched itself at the fiend and this perhaps was an opportunity to strike; the words of the drow woman about drawing the thing out were lost on her, it had turned its back to walk away from them all and was doubtfully going to be led away. A man ran past, a blonde held back... she was decided, the lycan being hit would be a forgiveable casualty, to her

[19:50] Kitty Kelby:  mind. Now her scream of rage poured forth, a rival to the voices of others filling the smokey night. Both hands wrapped securely around the sword, the blade and extension of herself, she sought a strike at for the unprotected head and neck of the Monolith in a move that counted on the furred hide of the werewolf to be her only shield.

[19:50] Lord Kain seeing the action of the wolf like beast realises that he will not be enough to topple Monolith,..but with another doing so,..with heavy gold armor to aid in the use of wheight,...he throws himself at Monolith as well,..a foot to the back of monoliths knee for good measure "AAAAAAAGGGGHHHHRRRR!!!"

[19:52] Vanya follows Lucille and growls a deep growl, protective if the injured friend. She did not attack, for once again she had little room to do so.

[19:56] The momentum that carried the wolfkin forward allowed his claws to pierce Avrahm's tough outer shell and raked against his skin. His natural 'armor' would hold momentarily, but then give way and allow small streams of blood to spring forth. The Monolith staggered, and he let go of his axe as he grappled with the beast, his massive hands keeping the jaws at bay. He would then attempt to hurl his attacker against the stone wall to his side. To those who could see him, the onslaught had taken a toll; the Monolith had been injured. He could bruise. The woman's blade dug into him and he let out a howl of anger as his skin was pierced again. The distraction allowed Kain's kick to land, and he sank on that side to his knee. Screaming in rage, Avrahm would swing wildly at those near him, beating and bashing his way up from the cold stone floor. These physical attacks carried such weight, that when they struck anything but the flesh of a being, the foundations would shake. If these mortals did not, the very stone wo

[19:56] Avrahm: uld tremble.

[20:14] Kotu Sapphire: kotu would gather his breath and move to slide on his spider..hed not the purposeful stride of the being..hes after something here.."you there" hed stop a moment once he saw nazeen "he assulted your runes did he not?..what is he after..he is not leaving he is walking into the city further..why?" kotu would ask the ern'echad witch

[20:16] Your Mother also rushes into the fray to put his weight on the monster, but not before slamming his sword towards the fingers of it's right hand. "Feel the cold harsh bite of the Revenant's Blade and be AFRAID!"

[20:18] Nashya growls as Kotu ignores her words and follows the monolith down the road, intent that her poisoned blades would pierce through his skin. She stride confidently forward as she mutters a spell common to her. As the light bends around her as she strides her art of illusion conceals her.

[20:19] Darkwatch felt his claws find flesh and gave a howl of success before lowering his jaws towards the Monoliths face. Yet strong hands did grip and hold him at bay and then to his utter shock he was slung side long against a wall. The force of the impact drove all breath from him, shattering bones as pain ignited all over his body. Dust and small debris rained down on him as the wall shuddered. In fact the whole world seemed to shake and quiver as he tried to regain his footing. Already his body tried to heal itself, but the sheer agony of broken bones grinding together felled him to one knee, his large clawed hand reaching out to grip a shard of rubble before him as he began to pull himself up slowly. His rage filled eyes seeking the Monolith as he did.

[20:19] Lucille  the rage that was building and consuming in her finally found a vent...her magic forming around it and given form. With a shout and then a groat the magic explodes from her...not in a bolt of magic as such but in a wave of destructive force aimed at the monolith...since she had went down the power and rage had built...the destructive force behind the wave enough too shatter walls and crack rock whether it hits anything or not she was not utterly spent, she falls too the ground, conscious but too exhausted too even move. “...brute force...hit it hard...and blunt...” she mutters and then falls silent.

[20:22] Nazeen continued to stalk in long strides at the rear of the crowd. Her nostrils flared at the scent of the scorched wood and flames further inflamed hers as the memories flooded her memories. She could see the the leap of Dark, his arched back and claws meant for slashing as it lifted from over the crowd and was thrown back to a wall as if he was nothing. She stopped her pacing and threw her head back and let out another feral growl before pacing once again at hearing the cry from the midst of the group, the sounds of metal to metal and metal to stone. Her entire body was tensed in anger and frustration. Fire lit eyes moved to the Vilde'Kae as she lowered her self to the ground as her lips pulled back in a flash if white teeth and released a hiss. Everything in her wanted the Monolith to destroy to gain her land back, but her eyes slid then to where Dark tried to raise himself.

[20:22] Shinji Darklight sees the damage being done to all parties, he knew he was outmatched here. He sheathed his blades. "I am still far too weak to face a being such as this... my muscles are not strong... I am built for small weakening hits... Damn it all... master why send me of all people." He then takes a few steps backwards and suddenly vanishes from sight.

[20:23] Devori made her way around the crowd as quickly as she could, taking care to avoid the melee. Something that many of the travelers and messengers had said had just occurred to her. The library. In the other underdark cities, the libraries had been raided. She entered the library and began a frantic search, hoping to find whatever book the Monolith might be after before he did.

[20:25] Kitty Kelby echoed the howl of the Monolith with one of her own as the blade struck true, although it did less damage than she'd have hoped for such a strike. Encouraged, her battlefield instincts enflamed, pulled into a protective stance and set to swing again as he sough to dislodge the wolf, sinking to his knees. But the Monolith was faster than she was, even in his weakened state; she was too focused on her target area and not enough on his own attacks, and as she stepped in to slice at him once more, she moved herself into the path of a blow. Too late to step clear, she closed her eyes and prayed to the Urathear for luck, letting her swing continue and setting mentally preparing herself...as the explosion of pain, a combination of a hit from the Monolith and the blast from the caster with the chain, took her off her feet and sent her sailing back into the guards standing at the top of the nearby stairs.

[20:26] Lord Kain seeing the blood start to flow from the otherwise imortal seeming Monolith, spers Kain into a frenzy of fear and adrenalin he knew that this was the moment of truth,.one way or anouther,..as the axe swung about him he did all he could to keep himself and the wolf too close to strike,..he layed his sword blade to Monoliths shoulder allowing with some luck for Monoliths own streangth to cleave him while useing his still elongated teeth to dig at the already open wounds trying to turn him now to the wave fast approching

[20:32] Avrahm thrust his hand out, attempting to grab the blade of the drow that was fresh to the fight. If he was successful, the Monolith would attempt to toss it (and anyone holding onto it) up the ramp and over the heads of the crowd, though his hand would begin bleeding from the action. The concussive blast from the magic user sent him flying back a short ways, but he put his feet on the ground and slid to a halt. Breathing took some exertion, now. His wild eyes swept about, and Avrahm turned to behold the wall behind him. Beyond it lay what he sought; how dare these mortal ants attempt to build their feeble barriers around it?! As blades continued to poke, pierce, and slice at his skin like angry bees, he braced himself, muscles going taught. Of a sudden, the immortal goliath charged....but not at any of his opponents. Avrahm barrelled into the wall, and the stone gave way. Dust, rubble, and tomes fell around him, some were carried through the gap by him. Stones bounced across the floor of the library and pelted

[20:32] Avrahm:  opposing bookshelves. Thus began the Monolith's frantic search; his hard eyes scanning the titles on the ancient literary pieces.

[20:37] Kotu Sapphire: kotu watches as the monolith pushes away the bladed and clawed assults and still continues into the city hed watch as it hammered into the library..a book kotu said to himself its after a book...hed move toward the library area..purplish sparks would coarse down his elbow to his fingers and then flash over his blades as he moved

[20:43] Your Mother let go of his sword and flipped back as the monolith flung the sword away he then went and drew daggers from his shin guards but was slammed by flying debris from the library wall. he staggered back and caught his breath. he suffered a bruised few ribs and was dizzy from having the wind knocked out of him.

[20:45] Nashya is pelted by rubble and nearly looses her footing as a shockwave comes from behind her. She follows the beast of a man through the hole he's made in her Library. Her illusion still strong she continues to be concealed but the dust and rubble hitting her as she follows through the destruction would give a slight outline to her form. Her blade aimed for the back of his neck she would lunge, stabbing the poisoned blade straight through and twisting it in. Her illusion falls, the light warping about her as it drops.

[20:45] Darkwatch forced his body to stand, ignoring the pain that danced along his nerves. His left arm waved around limp and useless at his side now, blood soaking his fur from shoulder to forearm. His dark red eyes had seen the Monolith's bashing entrance through the wall and with a snarl of feral rage he strode forward amid the throngs of would be defenders, his long legs taking him through the gaping hole. Ducking his shaggy head as he passed into the dim library he scented out his prey and aimed his fury towards the bleeding titan once more. Teeth bared as he moved to interrupt the search for whatever the Monolith wanted here.

[20:49] Lucille  drags herself too her feet, and begins too pull herself onto the beasts back, careful not too tarnish its coat. “the library...” she murmurs softly then points “take me there...” she spits a mouthful of blood out “with all your haste take me there my friend...” she pats its neck. She knew she could offer no more too the fight...her magic all but spent and her skill at arms less than legendary...her chains had also proven too be unable too affect this beast she fought. “unto death...”

[20:50] Nazeen continued from her crouched position to growl and hiss but leapt to her feet as she saw the bodies being split like a sea at the rushing monolith. Fire lit eyes watched as a door was made where none had been before, rubble and stones coming down. WIth long strides she carried her down the stones, following after the Vilde'Kae.

[20:50] Devori stumbled backward when the Monolith came through a wall near her. She quickly recovered and lunged at him with her spear aiming for one of his eyes where she hoped he might be weaker. With any luck, the disorientation from his charge would leave him open to the attack.

[20:50] Kitty Kelby's blade had flown from her hand as her body limply hit first a pair of guards in her trajectory, and then the stone stairs beneath. Her vision swam with smoke and flame-cast shadows, and it was after being hit further still by flying bits of shrapnel from the Monolith's juggernaut style entry to the building and a painful gasp that she let the darkness win. Conciousness fled, and she floated in a space without the pain she'd be forced to face later - assuming nothing prevented her from reawakening.

[20:51] Lord Kain shudders at the streanght displayed by Monolith as he looks over his now dented armor,..for some reson this angered Kain greater than the pain he felt and tryed to ignore "at once,..all hit at once from a single direction,..we are enough only together to topple and pin him,..then strike where he bleeds!" stumbling threw the hole made in the wall

[20:52] Vanya faced a dilemma now as she stands. Of course, her first instinct is to flee battle, even the bravest of warrior must do so when the time comes. She hesitates, but knows full well that she could die even if she was taken to a doctor. The tigress growls her frustration, but leaps into the air to soar easily over the crowd. She chooses to take Lucille to the actual door of the library, a less suspecting entrance and therefore a safer one. Vanya lands with as much grace as her feline muscles will allow before attempting to squeeze through the library door.

[20:57] In the midst of his search, he was besieged from behind by a dagger. Again with their toys! This one, however, burnt and hissed a bit as it touched his stony skin. The Monolith turned his head, causing the dagger to snap, though a piece remained lodged in his neck. Then, when the were-creature set upon him again, he thundered. "ALL IS DUST! I GROW SICK OF YOU MORTAL WELPS!" Avrahm would attempt to smash the wolf with the handle of his axe, hoping to first drive the creature to the side. It would be followed by a sweep of his axe capable of eviscerating an elephant. All of this was done while his eyes still panned the book shelves. Suddenly, they locked onto something in the back, and he stomped slowly towards it, vision fixated. Devori's spear glanced off of his neck, tearing a small gash; just another in his collection. He reaches the shelves and draws an ancient tome from within. Turning back to the group that faced him, he muttered. "It is over..." A sickening smile took over his face, the kind that sent

[20:57] Avrahm:  shivers down the spines of battlehardened soldiers.

[21:00] Kotu Sapphire: kotu advances slowly through the runed wall of the se'vahk library "no..i think not monster..you face kha'nes chosen warrior..feel her embrace" kotu would slive his purplish spark glowing blade straight through the creature..the blade not cutting flesh and steel..but rending the very energy it harnesses..leaving nothing but a grave cold chill upon it perhaps even weakening it a bit for more of the blows against it to get through

[21:03] Your Mother: "I hope you can read BRAIL!" he says as he plunged his daggers from behind the monster into his eyes, if successful.

[21:06] Nashya leaps back stumbling over book cases as she stares at her broken blade. The poison had been planted. She smirks and tries to make out what book in her collection has caught the man's eyes as Mortyrian attempts to take them out.

[21:07] Darkwatch reared up to his full height before the Monolith, roaring a challenge. Then came the blunt end of the ax and Darkwatch tried in vain to block with his wounded arm, but the limp refused his command, only hanging useless. The attack would slam him sideways, sending him over a table, scattering books and papers and inkwells alike as he howled his outrage and clawed with his one good hand and both feet to regain his stance, yet only coming to grips with his footing to see the Monolith holding the apparent item he had been searching for.

[21:09] Lucille  one last wince of effort she slides from the griffin...using it as support...then she steps forwards slowly and cast her chain at the monolith...both lengths though moving her injured arm caused her too cry out, one aimed at one of the bleeding areas the other the book, they would fly disturbingly accurately, even correcting themselves in flight. Whizzing through where the were had been standing  moments before. unless stopped or avoided The one aimed at the bleeding section would just strike with force, but the other would again try too wrap around the wrist with the book.

[21:10] Nazeen could not see past those that sought their way into the doorway so moved to the balcony above to watch, her pacing never ceased, her hands clenching and unclenching as she continued to growl. What was the book. She had seen the beast move to it.

[21:10] Devori saw the Monolith grab a book and a look of dismay crossed her face. In a last-ditch effort, she flung herself at his arm and the book in and attempt to either strip it away or destroy it. Anything to prevent him for acquiring whatever knowledge it was that he sought. Lucille's flying blade narrowly missed cutting a gash in her.

[21:10] Kitty Kelby: `/me remained unaware of the continuing battle, lost to the past in her unconcious state.

[21:10] Kitty Kelby remained unaware of the continuing battle, lost to the past in her unconcious state.

[21:11] Lord Kain looks at Monolith with eyes that declare his own victory "and now your true weakness is shown,.." with all his might and sure that Monolith considers him little to no threat Kain swings his sword in ernist,..not for Monolith, but the very object of his desire,..the book he clutches so prized,..with luck Monolith would be unlikely to try and defend in overconfadence

[21:13] Vanya squeezes into the room with Lucille and rears up onto her hind legs, spreading her wings and flapping therm, causing any loose debris and papers to go flying. The small room unsettled her greatly, but she must stay to protect her friend. The tigress leaps up to balance herself on top of a bookshelf. She felt a little better there.

[21:19] Avrahm attempts to deflect Kotu's glowing blade with his axe, which was being wielded in one hand, but the blade passed through and burnt his flesh. The Monolith howled in pain, feeling it sap his strength. The daggers from the other drow were less effective, practically bouncing off of his face, leaving only minor cuts. The chains buzzed through the air, striking him and causing him to shudder. The one that wrapped around him was less effective due to the massive size difference between him and the opponent on the other end. Then came the guillotine, his mighty axe lashed out, flaying anything unfortunate to meet the business end, crushing anything that hit the handle. This was aimed at nobody in particular, just one last attempt to cull the group. He charged as he swung, protecting the book through his offense, Kain's attack being parried by the massive weapon that he hurled about with ease. At the other side of the room, Avrahm swung with such a force, bellowing with all of his might, that the edge of the ax

[21:19] Avrahm: e seemed to rend space itself. The metal tore open a rift that poured forth blinding energy. The immortal giant stepped through, vanishing from sight. His work tonight was done.

[21:23] Devori took a blow to the shoulder that knocked her sideways and over the table. She struggled to her feet but her left arm looked useless. "Damn..." The word was quiet. The Monolith had taken what he wanted and they had been unable to stop him.

[21:24] Kotu Sapphire: kotu giving his best shot would be caught in the swinging arc of the mighty ax hed move just enough to not be killed his body flung back..hed hit the ground hard bleeding from several injuries he was unable to clear his thoughts

[21:24] Your Mother is flung back into the corner of the library, he remembers nothing else after that, for a long time.

[21:25] Nashya watches the monolith depart, and looking to herself notes the various cut through the fabric of her attire. Carefully sheathing the broken blade she turns and steps back out of the hole, to assess the damage to her city.

[21:26] Darkwatch roars in frustration and rage as he watches his prey escape yet again.

[21:26] Lucille  staggers a little, then grins a little as her chains reel back in...she sees it there...the grin spreading further before she almost laughs “it bleeds...if it bleeds it can die...tonight gives us hope” she staggers again. She was only just standing, careful examination would show little cracks all over her skin, some weeping blood. She then falls flat on her ass unable too stand up right, one arm hanging limp and at a wrong angle.

[21:28] Devori made her way out of the library and as quickly as she could out of Se'Vahk. With the Monolith gone, she no longer felt safe from the denizens of the underdark and she wasn't about to give them a chance at her while she was injured.

The Monolith has made his escape from Se'Vahk with the book he sought in tow. Whatever further clues come from the encounter will have to wait until the people of Se'Vahk can restore order to their city and inventory the library.

The Meeting
[18:01] Lucille Hender enters the meeting area quietly, her black armour stark against her pale sking, the chains around her where wrapped around her tightly, so tight there was identation o the armor from the chains.

[18:02] Arytiss: kept to the back. He made sure there was a good area behind him that none could get behind, and likewise kept himself to the backs of others. His head tilted from person to person, as they entered. As more entered, he finally brought his Glaive up to his side and stood at attention - not out of respect, but to be ready with his weapon.

[18:03] Zina Aska spots Kain and with a still shaking hand she squeezed his hand before moving to a seat and settling down.

[18:03] Kaeloth Shivindictus let his lips pull up into a smile as his pale, golden eyes touched the face of every being in the room. He was silent and made himself comfortable on one of the back benches.

[18:04] Lord Kain approches the gathering with a look of determination seeing Zina there worried him,..but he smiled to her and stood by her side

[18:05] Devori clears her throat to get everyone's attention. "Hello everyone and thank you for coming. Regardless of your race, your affiliations or your belief system, the Monolith is a threat to us all and it is important that we devise a way to stop him before he has a chance to put his plan into motion."

[18:07] Kai'Liana enters, her very walk and stance almost smelling of confidence. and she had a swagger, not in a bad way. but in a way that was utterly confident, like she owned the place. a warm smile lit her scarred face. she spotted Devori and bows her head a little.

[18:08] Redthorn Kutenai finds seat as far front as he can to ensure he misses nothing said tonight. He nods to Devori's words and has a good feeling.

[18:09] Lord Kain glares "he already HAS put his plan in motion,...what we need is to stop him before he can finish it,...we MUST take the tower back from him"

[18:09] Kaeloth Shivindictus glanced toward the front, his attention now pulled to the conversation and the issue at hand. He took in everything important.

[18:12] Kotu Sapphire: kotu would step inside the small elven chamber and look around at the gathering hed see lucille and arytiss and move in that direction keeping quiet and listening

[18:12] Devori shook her head. "I have the first piece of information to share and I can honestly say that it is extremely disturbing. He hasn't yet put his plan into motion because we have determined what it is he plans to do. A Chevalrych scholar has found that it is his intention to merge this plane with the primarch plane. Such and event would mean instant death for most creatures of both worlds and undoubtedly make life near impossible for any that do survive. It is Avrahm's opinion that he wants to 'bring his people home' and that is how he wants to do it. We just haven't figured out yet how he might be capable of such a thing."

[18:14] Arytiss: would be completely silent as Kotu entered. He'd bow his head slightly to him as he passed, though it might be clear to any that the Drow's attention was front and center. "It seems I have walked into a lot this day." He'd mumble bitterly to himself, only those close enough able to hear him.

[18:14] Lucille Hender visibly stiffens and leans forward, a faint purplish glow emenating from her hands and the chains tighten around her tightly. with a few deep breaths she calms her emotions and the glow fades, but the fear remains.

[18:15] Kaeloth Shivindictus let his hands come together to hold the orb through which he spoke. "If you don't mind me lifting forth my voice; from what I understand, wouldn't it be possible for him to do anything as long as he had the appropriate connections? One would think that only a sorcery of some sort would be necessary but then... this is only from contemplation."

[18:16] Zina Aska blinks hearing Devori's words. Her head dipped down and she thought about things, still listening. She ventured a question, "Who are his people? and wouldn't they die too?"

[18:17] Kai'Liana steps unless stopped too stand next too Devori, her armour resplendant in the light. one hand on her axe like it was comforting for her "this is most dire news...and explains his search for the books." she looks too zina "whoever they are, you would be surprised what zealots would do too there masters"

[18:17] Devori had a grim look about her. "Obviously, we can't allow this to happen." She listened to Kaeloth and then replied, "From what I know of the Monolith, he is near immune to magic. I can't see him taking magical aid from another. As for the people with him, word from some nearby cities and villages has been spread. Apparently, the people with him are cultists who worship him as a god and fully expect to die."

[18:18] Redthorn Kutenai, upon hearing the divinly powered one's words, found even more motivation to get the Monolith our of everyone's lives once and for all.

[18:20] Kaeloth Shivindictus bowed his head for a few moments, the news settling in and only having his brows furrow. "I see, perhaps all it would be to take would be the sacrifice in order to obtain. A fair balance I suppose but I would not doubt the he has cultists." His eyes darkened. "Perhaps he plans to undo the very things that keep us together; then to reconstruct them?" He lightly shook his head only to drop his hands and let te orb disappear.

[18:20] Lucille Hender stands slowely "what if I said I knew the soruce of his power...what If I said I could ascertain what his plan too gain that power likely is..." a slightly grim smile spreading across her face. "What If I also said we may not have a lot of time left"

[18:21] Kotu Sapphire: "it is foolish to think how we would stop his plan..i would think it more useful to learn his weakness if he has one.." kotu would step up a bit "when this creature attacked se'vahk many attacked it..which he fended off..but each time he did so with less conviction" hearing lucilles words kotu would gesture towards her "tell her what you have learned vasukari" kotu grinned

[18:21] Lord Kain shook his head "if the Monolith wishes to merge worlds,..then he would need to controll the focal points where the connections are strongest,..he needs the tower,..to stop him we MUST take it from him,..and more,..we MUST hold it,..when he himself comes to reclaim it,..then he opens himself to once again bleed at the tip of our swords"

[18:22] Kai'Liana looks as Lucilles spoke. a critical look entering her eye as she looks the stranger over. she then looks too Kain "speak again when you have somthing less foolish too say. brave but fool hardy"

[18:22] Devori turned to Lucille. "You have information? Well, tell us. The more we know, the easier it will be to find a solution. If we don't have much time left then keeping something important to yourself could mean the death of us all."

[18:22] Zina Aska listens still but suddenly looks hopeful. "If his.. followers... think he is a god then they themselves may not be immune to the things the monolith is. That means they are killable, though they may be difficult to overcome it's possible. That's a step in the right direction I think."

[18:23] Arytiss: let his eyes dance between Kotu and Lucille now. Though he glanced to Kai'Liana for a moment, "It would be foolish to disregard anyone's words after calling everyone." He'd look back to Lucile with some interest now - though he was still piecing it together himself as he spoke.

[18:24] Dreria walks into the pavillion after reading a notice about the monolith. She was undure whether or not anything she might say would indeed be helpful, but something told her that she needed to at least make an appearance and see what else might be said.

[18:25] Kaeloth Shivindictus watched with interest the conversation, thinking it better to keep his silence. As more was said, he learned more and he knew that way; perhaps he would be in a better position to help. His golden eyes would move from person to person.

[18:27] Redthorn Kutenai listened to what everyone was saying and tried to fathom it all. He wished he could be of more help.

[18:27] Lord Kain looked to Kai'Liana "I hear only words of cowerdess,..speake when you know the taste of his blood" he had indeed begun to reach his limit of those who chose to defend only there own homes rather than fighting for the sake of all in a unifyed front

[18:29] Devori hushes the group briefly so that Lucille can speak. "If this woman has an understanding of the Monolith's strength, we must hear it. It could help us understand how he intends to bring about the merging and how we may be able to stop it."

[18:31] Lucille Hender she grins and steps forward and flexes her arms as she does like she was getting a stiffness out “well. The source of his power is faith...not so much faith...but the absence of faith, he gains power by destroying faith, either via his actions of destroying those or things of faith or by destroying peoples faith via his actions. The towers is the ultimate symbol and object of faith in these lands, just think of the vast pools of energy he would gain from destroying it or using it too destroy our faith or the faith of the people. In fact...scratch that...he is such an abomination too the Urathear...by the simple act of his being there...it would be a desecration...that is where he will gain his power” she leans heavily on her glaive “the tower is possibly the key” she reaches into an arm pouch and draws out a few green leaves that she begins too chew.

[18:33] Kaeloth Shivindictus watched the woman as she spoke, an understanding filling him the moment she spoke. His expression eased but still he remained silent. He began to think now; still keeping his ears open.

[18:36] Kotu Sapphire: "i would rather comfront him where i know him to be..rather then wait for his next move for him to appear from the void and start a fresh rampage" hed nod in the direction of lord kain "the warroir is correct"

[18:36] Devori blinked. "I'd heard a great many rumors about him desecrating monuments to the Urathear on his travels on this plane but I didn't know such things fueled him. If what you say is true, him taking over the tower of the Urathear must provide him with a tremendous amount of power..." She paused to think. "Even so, even simple planar magic takes a large amount of power. To merge the planes would take an astronomical amount of power. Judging by how we saw him two weeks ago, I would think it would take him at least a few more weeks in the tower to accrue the sort of energy he needs..."

[18:37] Kaeloth Shivindictus looked back and forth as his hands came together again to create that orb. "Why should we concentrate on one problem when we could bring both to attention? I think if we divided our power appropriately, we would be able to secure all that which ails our minds."

[18:38] Lucille Hender she thinks for a long moment, raising a hand too stop those who had started talking “I am not finished...The key...the weakness in him is that his power is limited and will not come about on its own...it will not generate on its own. It is finite, has a cap” she smiles a little “which I'm sure some clever person can use too come up with a way too stop him” she smiles again and looks too those who had spoke “now I'm finished”

[18:38] Redthorn Kutenai strokes his chin. So robbing people of their faith was Avrahm's way of getting power.

[18:39] Lord Kain nods "and so,...we finaly see what I have already sead,...we MUST take the tower from him"

[18:40] Zina Aska leaned forward and touched Red's shoulder before she spoke up again. "Red and I have found out something too. We've been to the tower, we've seen what is up there. No one came at us, no one yelled or sounded an alarm. The tower is intact and deceivingly quiet. The gates are closed and there is a pile of tangled, burned bodies in front. Men, women, a child.. five or six in all. I saw no traps, no heavy weapons. From the bridge I could see inside somewhat and I counted six men all armed in various weapons. Most were hand to hand weapons, up close and personal but there were two with bows. A skilled archer can release an arrow every few seconds. That's a lot of arrows even from only two archers. I suspect there are more, though. If what Lucille says it true then he has not started his plan yet. We still have a chance to save ourselves."

[18:41] Kaeloth Shivindictus bowed his head to the woman's statement. Letting his silence remain again.

[18:41] Kotu Sapphire: kotu thought a moment as words continued to be put fourth "how? how devori..how do we drain his power?"

[18:42] Kaeloth Shivindictus lifted his head again. "Perhaps taking his cultists would be of aid?"

[18:42] Avelina tensed a little at the woman's words. That thing was harnessing his power through loss of faith in the deities? It hit too close to home for her. She listened on, her fingers playing along the jade necklace hung around her neck. Perhaps it was time to commune with her True father. Hearing the lady with the tail, her olive eyes flickered towards her. "Save ourselves? If we tuck our tails between our legs and flee... how is that saving ourselves? For a thing like him it is merely ASKING to be sought out. He will only continue from one region to th next until there is no where else left for us to run."

[18:43] Kai'Liana mutters quietly about bloody magic under her breath. she looked at Lucille with vague distaste. "then we must maake ready too beat the drums of war, be prepared too strike at the tower and remove him from the inside it...it is foolish but it may be our only chance..." she sighs and looks too Devori "the rochben and our wardens will aide in this. I have under my command one of, the greatest forces in this land. but taking a castle with a force, even with just a handfull of men inside is difficult..."

[18:43] Devori listend to Lucille and her frown didn't change. "He's already been in the tower for a few days. Last time we tried to fight him as a group, more than a dozen of us along with countless trained guards and two basilisks were either killed or seriously wounded and we only managed some small cuts and minor bruises. He's certainly more powerful now than he was then, even if we can deal with his cultists, attacking would be suicide. He's only going to get more powerful... Right up until he uses his power." She stared blankly into the distance, apparently thinking.

[18:45] Dreria looked to the fair-haired one then. "Then perhaps we should open the door for him to use it.... make him vulnerable by his own doing... then attack."

[18:46] Lucille Hender Lu sits down again quietly,her moment done and what she had too say over. She was silent now and just sat there listening and watching.

[18:48] CaexVaeriar: "It seems the only way to take him out is to draw him into a situation where he can not pause or recover. Send in your fastest, most agile or durable fighters. Those who can take a hit, those who can evade a hit. Let them sap his strength, and try to keep them alive. Once he's weak, send in a strike team to go for the throat... At least, that's a theory." He'd say, leaning back on his heels. "If we all charge at once, we risk all being struck down at once. If we stagger the strike, we can cycle our force and hopefully out-last him."

[18:48] Kaeloth Shivindictus shifted on his chosen bench. "I think the people need a figure to look up to. To secure and reassure the faith of whatever god we all worship. Right now, we need someone to hold this society and these people together. I think we need to stand forth and defend our lands and what we believe in. I think this debate of what we can or cannot do is useless. We a certainty that we shall stand besdie each other in battle. I agree with the man. We need to be bold."

[18:49] Devori stopped staring and looked at Avelina, then at Lucille. "How sure are you that his power is finite? If it truly is, then perhaps we could use that to our advantage. If it isn't true, we'd be dooming ourselves for no reason."

[18:50] Lucille Hender looks too Devori "as sure as I am that fiends tell lies" she smiles a little and nods "we are doomed as of right now. so if this is wrong and we doom ourselves then nothuing changes, but if I am correct we are not doomed"

[18:52] Dreria nods in agreement. "Presicely. How is it more or less suicidal or futile than the current state we are in or any other options presented?"

[18:53] Kotu Sapphire: kotu listened to all the ideas they were good "if we are to withstand his many assults..our defense would need to be great..not single spells...overlapping defensive spells..a unified defensive dome able to keep those within alive long enough for this creature to deplete it self"

[18:54] Kaeloth Shivindictus bows his head. "I think that that is one of the very few options we have... Numbers or strength shall not win this."

[18:54] Devori listened to Lucille and then nodded slowly. She turned back to Avelina. "Then perhaps you're right. He will have to expend most of his power in order to enact his plan... It will take some time for him to follow through with it. If we were to wait for him to start his ritual to merge the planes, we may have as much a chance as we did two weeks ago. Add to that what we've learned from our experiences with him thus far and we could actually have a shot at destroying him and stopping the ritual before it has killed the lot of us."

[18:55] Zina Aska looks up at Kain briefly then around the group.

[18:55] Lord Kain shook his head "even in a suaside attack,..we die with the honer of having done so for a just couse,..rather than allowing ourselfs to be a sacrifice to Monolith's abuilaty to continue to intimadate you all with rumors and wivestales of his streangth and power,..yes they ARE impressive,..but quit makeing claims of his invulnerability,..he IS mortal,..he has bled in the presence of some here,..he has even fallen to his knees"

[18:57] Kaeloth Shivindictus let his eyes wander around the room. "I think that presence is only a mask; we could chip through it like any rock."

[18:57] Dreria turned her mind now to thoughts of attack. She had seen first hand his resilience to most. She began to wonder, then, just what he would do when faced with one of the deities themselves.... many thoughts ran through her head. She would beg a word of the fair-haired woman soon after this meeting. Though she typically avoided the connection with Ryaus... to save this land would be well worth the sacrafice she would have to make.

[18:58] Lucille Hender nods "I myself mad him stagger...WITH magic...he can be beaten he is just difficult too defeat and we went about it the wrong way"

[18:59] Kaeloth Shivindictus tilted his head now, the orb caressed between his hands. "I think it is being overevaluated. Emotions are running far too high."

[19:00] Devori tapped her chin. "The first time he crossed the planes and showed up outside Ern'Echad, he must have used a great deal of his power. That could be why we've actually been able to inflict minor harm on him when most stories and lore tell of him taking on entire platoons of primarch warriors and coming out unscathed. If he is going to expend most of his power on this ritual to merge the planes, whatever more power we can get him to use would only make him that much easier to kill. So far as we've been able to research, he wont be able to leave the tower with one of his rifts if he wants to cast his spell successfully. The only other way I've heard of him using power is when knocking down buildings with his ax."

[19:01] Lucille Hender pipes up 2he used a wave of energy, like a wall of force. it was liek getting struck by a solid object and broke a few of my bones in the previous battle"

[19:02] Lord Kain shakes his head "your assuming he need be on THIS plain to perform his rites,..."

[19:02] Kaeloth Shivindictus shifted again. "What if we found something to buy us sometime during the ritual itself? Stall the ritual and Monolith and I think we would have yet better chance." His eyes turned toward Kain.

[19:03] Kai'Liana stands listening quietly, her axe glowing softly in the half light of the pavilion. her face looking thoughtful. as kain speaks she looks too kain "he gains power from being in the tower...crossing planes will likely drain him again...no he must do it inside the tower"

[19:04] Dreria looks to the man then to devori. "I might be able to assist with stalling him. I would beg your ear in private when we depart, miss. IF we believe that will be helpful to our cause."

[19:05] Devori gave Kain a level look. "He does need to be on this plane. The source of power he is using is from desecrating the tower and if he were to cross the planes again, he would lose much of his power and that source. Keep quiet if you're not going to share something positive." She turned to Dreria and asked, "How might you think we can stall him?"

[19:05] Lord Kain again shakes his head "he is not there now,..we have heard what is there,.."

[19:05] Kotu Sapphire: "has no one heard the ern'echad healer?" kotu raised his voice "he uses the tower as a battery for power..the power he showed in se'vahk is dwarfed by what he has stored now..we must have a unified defense and those who are inclined to battle must draw his attack"

[19:06] Zina Aska speaks up, "I don';t know if he is there or not, Kain. I didn't see him but that doesn't mean much. Unless I could go stroll through the tower..."

[19:07] Kaeloth Shivindictus looked toward Zina. "Scrying... do you know of anyone that can do so?"

[19:08] Zina Aska glances to Kae then over to Lucille. "Lucille is a seer."

[19:08] Redthorn Kutenai keeps taking in all that is said. He wonders to himself what the overall outcome of the Monolith's time here shall be.

[19:09] Kaeloth Shivindictus nods his head. "Scrying I think would be the near only way we could gather visual information. Given that there is always a risk; it is much better than losing someone if they were to go to this tower."

[19:09] Lucille Hender pipes up "I cannot scry monolith, his actions are like an iron wall I cannot break...I can wear myself out for hours and not see anything about him or his actions"

[19:10] Devori: "As much as it pains me to say it, I think the Se'Vahk guard is right. If we were to organize our best possible defense and attack him just after he casts his spell, we may have a chance... Assuming we can weaken him further. Perhaps the most durable among us can be given whatever wards and other defensive buffs those of this land are capable of so that they may coax some of his power out through his ax? Surely after starting his ritual and then using his power a few more times, he will become weak enough for a large group of us to kill."

[19:10] Kaeloth Shivindictus nods. "That is what I had thought; it was merely an idea."

[19:11] Dreria seems to draw back into herself at Devori's question. She looked around her, her eyes falling to all that sat in this heated debate before  looking back to Devori. She had hoped to not announce such things in public, but if they were to go forward with the idea those that fought with them would know soon enough. "I.... We can say that I have a very close connection with one of the deities. Closer than most priests or shamans could even boast. If he has a penchant for destroying faith... then perhaps he would not be able to pass up an opportunity to cast down a God before everyone's eyes."

[19:11] Lord Kain: "but if he's indeed NOTR at the tower,..than nothing can stop you?,...if you can't see it,..then we know he's there"

[19:11] Zina Aska shakes her head. "They did not attack but they will I am sure if you get close to the bodies or try to walk into the tower. What about.. a fae.. a tiny fae.. small and fast that might fly in and around and back out. It's possible one might be fast enough or have a invisibility spell put upon them?"

[19:12] Kaeloth Shivindictus looked toward Dreria, his golden eyes to her attention. "I think that would be... perhaps our best option. Such knowledge you contain; risky. But would such deity be willing?"

[19:13] Kai'Liana nods "I agree, in fact we have already started worj here, brining in troops from other places and bolstering the guard. we have also begun deploying Scorpions nad other heavier weapons in the cities defence. as long as I draw breath this cities defences will hold you can rest assured of that"

[19:15] Zina Aska snorted suddenly. "Oh yes the city will be fine. Always with the city! What about the village.. what about the ruins and the forest? People do live in those places too!" She suddenly snapped, annoyed now. She looked at Kai'Liana.

[19:16] Kotu Sapphire: "the monolith veiws itself as a hero to its kind,,and conquerer if you will...he will answer our challenge when we choose to strike his tower the same way an elder spanks an impetuous child..he will answer because he can and he wants to..but what would be our first shot to gain his wraith?"

[19:16] Devori shook her head at Dreria. "I don't think we could risk him gaining any more power from desecration. The situation is already tenuous enough as it is. Even a sliver of additional power may tip the scales in his favor." She turned to Zina. "I think that is a good idea. A small fae would have to move very quickly but might be able to get a good look at the other floors of the tower from the outside. The building has a great many windows. Even so, the Monolith was seen leading his group into the tower and hasn't been seen leaving. He also wouldn't leave, judging by what we've heard." She turned to Kain and her frown deepened. "As I said, if you're only going to try to make things more difficult for us, you should leave. Perhaps you're part of the Monolith's cult and are here to try to dissuade us from a course of action that has a chance of success?"

[19:17] Lord Kain snorts "yes,..let's defend in places uninteresting to him,..never mind sige weapons,..we need to save ma house" he sead in mockery

[19:19] CaexVaeriar looks to Kotu, "Do you think there is anything we can do about his front line?" He'd ask now, after a period of silence. "I doubt his guard will let us close for our plan to work. We first have to deal with that." He'd lower his head in brief contemplation, and then finall raise it back up as he decided to speak his thoughts on it - "Do you think we could use hit-and-run tactics to weaken that guard? Focus on taking one out at a time and retreating before even he comes out... Or do you think that would just draw him to the towns?"

[19:20] Kai'Liana growls and her axe is drawn into her hand and she steps too kain "I suggest you either shut up or leave or I will behead you where you stand. this is a case of defending the people and limiting his damage while we await the moment too strike. you are perhaps one of the most arrogant and stupid singular men I have heard speak int his land. I have no vested interest here, I serve too defend the people of this land"

[19:20] Dreria let her eyes slide to Kaeloth. She did not seem pleased with the fact she had stated, but there it was. "I think given proper coaxing.... perhaps he just might." She looked to Devori again, listening to her opinion of it. With a nod she accepted the reality of her words. "Excellent point.  Trust that I do not wish to make him any more powerful. I just wanted to put it onto the table.  She would  step back then, folding her arms across her chest and keeping silent.

[19:22] Kaeloth Shivindictus bowed his head to Dreria then let his attention return to touch the faces of those who would speak; knowing full well his words would be nigh useless for the moment. Emotion we ranking high again.

[19:22] Devori shook her head. "He wont leave the tower. As for the men he has coaxed into fighting for him, the rumors say they are mostly either commoners or guardsmen with limited training. I think that when we perform our organized strike, dealing with them will not be the most difficult thing. They're probably just there to keep the curious and small groups away."

[19:24] Kaeloth Shivindictus let his thoughts roam again before he spoke. "I agree; to dive in would to be to fall to our death. I think our biggest advantage would be our organized attacks."

[19:25] Dreria nods "Whatever tactic we choose. You may have my bow and any healing magicks I may lend. I want this tyrant finished before he destroys everything we love."

[19:26] Kaeloth Shivindictus smiles only softly as he lifts that orb of his. "And you'll have my sword; on my Paladian honor I shall stand with this to the end."

[19:26] Zina Aska raises both brows as the woman comes to stand before Kain and draws her axe. Her eyes narrow, ears going flat against his head. "Apparently you have issues with people saying their peace."

[19:26] Lord Kain sighed "I'm not proposing a disorganized attack,..only a swift one led by those with more on there minds than simply surviving"

[19:27] Arytiss: turns his head to Devori, "Can you be sure of this?" He'd ask, his face pointed straight towards them, his voice coated with an edge of poison. "Were you wrong, when you do attack, you leave those at your command open to a pincer. Have you ever had to fight two fronts before? It is not a simple thing. Many are whiped out instantly when under that scenario, or simply admit defeat." He'd shake his head a little from side to side, "And let's not forget, if we get hamstringed before we even get to this... person... We will be at a stronger disadvantage. Every advantage we can get, we take. Even if it's his big toe, if I can take that off him before fighting him, I want that advantage."

[19:29] Devori: "I know that the Chevalrych will have some people willing and able to coax the Monolith into using more of his power to attack so that he may be hurt more by the rest, myself included. If, perhaps, four or five people were willing to risk death or grave injury to give us a greater shot at success, we could kill him. Please let me know as soon as you've made up your minds. Your defenses will be bolstered as best as possible by whatever magics we can provide." She paused. "The Chevalrych will continue to research this spell or ritual that the Monolith is going to attempt so that we can learn when he is going to try it and be ready with our massed attack beforehand. We will be sure to keep everyone informed as best we can."

[19:30] Kaeloth Shivindictus simply bows his head

[19:30] Lucille Hender: /meher lips curl "you call us cowards, I will lay down my life for the Arheru...we must not just look too winning. we must look too winning and having somthing too return too. our best bet is too attack in the way Devori has decided, and we must maintain the people morale and the peoples lives or there is nothing too defend. we must defend the cities and the people" she puts her axe away "do not think people a coward for wanting too defend there homes or too defend the lives of those under there protection"

[19:30] Lord Kain: "if we fight now, and loose we have time to redouble our efforts as well as gather all the intell we need for further planing,..if we wait for this ritual we get only one shot,..and a blind one at that"

[19:32] Kotu Sapphire: kotu watched as the preceedings were looking to get out of hand "whatever the case my be you will have se'vahks full assistance in this matter...as the shayia has been called away by kha'nes will..i have from hence fourth taken the leadership of se'vahk upon myself..i will see her will done..so for the time being we are allies devout of jados"

[19:32] Kai'Liana: /meher lips curl "you call us cowards, I will lay down my life for the Arheru...we must not just look too winning. we must look too winning and having somthing too return too. our best bet is too attack in the way Devori has decided, and we must maintain the people morale and the peoples lives or there is nothing too defend. we must defend the cities and the people" she puts her axe away "do not think people a coward for wanting too defend there homes or too defend the lives of those under there protection...and We only have the strength for one shot so we must conserve that strength till the right time, so we shall wait and defend till the time is right””

[19:33] Lucille Hender Lu nods at Kotus words “and I shall as part of that alliance offer my services and aide your scholars if you will allow it”

[19:36] Devori nodded. "I think that brings an end to tonight's meeting. As the plan fully develops, we will spread the word. The general notion for now is that we wait until just after he has started his ritual and then strike with everything we have, including having the most durable of us on the front line so that we can draw more power out of him without risking losing the main force." She looked at Kain out of the corner of her eye and then back to the group in general. "Keep your eyes and ears open for more cultists that might be amongst us. The Monolith isn't known as a leader of troops but I can't imagine he'd pass up an opportunity to better his own chances of success by sewing dissension among us. Let nothing shake your faith now."

[19:37] Lord Kain snorts on Kai'Liana "what moral,...people see that the tower is taken and the dead left to rot,...every moment this continues more and more people come to the Tattered Sail so they may be DRUNK when they DIE,..telling me and the staff how elves care NOTHING for them,..back yourself down from me,..or announce your intent to fight,....at this point I care not whether it be Monolith or myself you face"

[19:39] Kaeloth Shivindictus bows his head. "I think personal strife should be settled through here and now. We need all peace we can have amongst ourselves when the day comes."

[19:39] Kai'Liana spits at the ground in front of him "you are a fool, we would aide you, we would offer defence and aide but your countess does not allow it, your problems are not our fault it is the countesses" she shakes her head and unless stopped strides away "I have a city too defend"

[19:39] Dreria let her eyes slide to Kain and the woman elf as their pissing contest ensued. Without another word, Dreria turned to walk back to the Nost.

[19:41] Zina Aska slowly shakes her head, sighing. "I do not think it matters what defenses are in place. He has no intention of coming out of the tower till he performs his ritual and then we are al dead anyway... defenses or not."

[19:41] Kaeloth Shivindictus bowed to all with a sit placement of his right hand over his heart. "May the future bring a home we may return to and a peace we may have..." He then strode from the room. An ease upon his features.

[19:41] Lord Kain erupted into laughter "I serve not the countess you fool,..nor your King,..if this be why you judge me,..then so you more the fool"

[19:42] CaexVaeriar turns to Kotu, walking towards him. He bows his head respectfully as he stands to his left, trying to garner his attention for the moment, "So there's an alliance... Have you decided who you will send into the front lines yet? Or is that up to her?" He'd point to Devori, trying to figure out which of the two he needed to speak with. "If I am to fight in this fight, I want to be on the front line. The first four. I feel I'd be better in a group like that."

[19:42] Devori looked around the room at the dwindling crowd and added, "And if you seek to aid the people of this land and serve the cause of justice, the Chevalrych is always looking for new recruits."

[19:42] Kai'Liana turns back "you speak of what the people tell you and speak like you hold us responsible for that...we are not, perhaps you should tell your patrons that." then she is gone striding from the place

[19:42] Kotu Sapphire: kotu would nod and look to lucille "do what you can vasukari" hed nod to arytiss "welcome to se'vahk brother" hed begin to leave "there is much to prepare for for i suggest we leave our differences at our respective homes when this attack does begin..i would think the monolith could feed of our petty feuds" hed walk away saying "althought it is nice to see how close you all are should you turn your attention to se'vahk one day" kotu would laugh and walk away.

The Monolith Defeated
[18:00] Zina Aska wandered to the pavilion hiccuping a bit as she came, a small half empty flask tucked into her cloak. She had nary a skill to contribute except perhaps distraction, but the thought of the looting was too great a temptation to pass... so here she was. She looked around, kitty ear pricked up and listening as she gazed at those present and stayed in the back.

[18:02] Lucille enters the pavilion, the chains around her glowing with a soft golden light, a gentle easy smile on her face. not a trace of her fear showing, her left hand though rests idly on the chains. she takes up a position next too Kotu.

[18:03] Kai'Liana strides into the pavilion and stnds behind Devori, outside and around the city the watch are running about like scurrying ants there preparations entering the final stages,

[18:04] Darkwatch crouched by the pillar, ears twitching, nose flaring, his entire body strung tight. As the bodies began to fill the pavilion he shifts on the balls of his feet, claws scratching the old stone beneath him. His armor clinks as the links of chain around his massive chest pull tight. Rage ate at his control, but he would not loose it upon those here. He would wait for one worthy of his teeth.

[18:04] Kotu Sapphire: kotus jet black spider mount lurches forward..as kotu slide from its back saddle..landing softly on his feet as a cat..hed look through the elven city and see many running to their homes and locking thmeselves in..hed move with purpose towards where the meeting of the ones who would do battle against the monolith..holding his hand into the air..the drow that followed him..stopped and stood at attention..as he walked inside..hed look around at those gathered and then to lucille..who he was glad was at his side in battle..hed nod to her

[18:05] Devori cleared her voice and stepped forward, addressing the crowd. "People of this land, now is our chance. The Monolith has begun his ritual to merge the planes," she gestured to the sky and the rapidly hastening and erratic winds, "and that use of his power will make him as vulnerable as he ever will be." She looked up to the blank sky and then back down. "The Chevalrych have developed a charm that can seal the rift if we can get to it soon, but it wont matter if we can't take out the Monolith first."

[18:05] Laryssia watched the others who had arrived through slitted amber eyes, her axe was slung across her back but she was not wont to use it. There was to be a fight so she was here, where else would she be? She hung back though, was this fight truly hers?

[18:06] Avelina moves in from the Nost, her face hardened with determination. She had suffered too long, feeling her energy being sapped away with no way to stop it. She was ready to be rid of this atrocity once and for all and with her bow tucked against her, she came to the pavillion of the elven city.

[18:11] Devori drew her spear and held it at her side like a guard. "From what I have heard so far, the energy around the tower when the ritual started crushed or burnt all that were near, including the cultists within and two members of the Chevalrych that were keeping tabs on the tower." She quiets down as a man dressed in peasant's clothing rushes to her side, whispers something hastily and then rushes away. She continues, "It is confirmed. When the ritual started, the massive release of energy took the lives of everyone in and around the tower. It may even have hurt the Monolith. He may be a beast of mythic proportions but only the Urathear have ever used that level of power without fear."

[18:14] Kai'Liana nods slowely, runners from the cities guards coming and going and she whispers orders too them before turning back too the front just listening for now.

[18:14] Zina Aska almost rubbed her hands together, watching the flurry of activity. There might be good picking to be had already. She brightened a bit at the news the cultists were all dead, at least they hoped.

[18:14] Devori took on a resolute look. "Before we head out to confront the Monolith, anyone capable of charms, enchantments or any other form of magic that might bolster our strength and improve our odds should do so."

[18:15] Darkwatch growls low in his throat at the mention of the Monolith. Truly he knew next to nothing about the being, only that it drew is rage and he was more than happy to give it to the being.

[18:15] Kotu Sapphire: kotu smiled and stepped forward "it would seem the monolith is going to make this easy for us..his guards have been destroyed..let us not put this off any longer..shall we?" hed address the crowd gathering and bow low as shayia approached "your vilde are at your command shayia"

[18:16] Nashya strides into the midst of the gathering, exchanging looks with those who question her presence as she proceeds to the side of her guard and the one known as Lucille. With a smirk she turns to Kotu, ((language = drow)) "What's all this then?"

[18:16] Lucille nods and smiles a little, still exuding the quiet confidence, faint trails of golden light tracing over her skin and Armour. she takes a step forwards "May I speak a few words?"

[18:17] Devori nodded to Lucille and waited. She wasn't a fan of the citizens of Se'Vahk but now was not the time to be picky with allies.

[18:18] Lar Yssia: Watches the comings and goings with apparent disinterest until the posturing started, presentations were well and good... those thingumies being presented to the shinabob better not mean her. She remained hanging back as discussion seemed about to break out.

[18:21] Mortyrian Emor would arrive with a good sized group of armed dark elves. He would glare at Devori suspiciously behind his helmet and would stand ready for anything.

[18:21] Lucille steps forwards and stands next too devori before starting too talk “We shall stand and fight this day, if we cant stand here alive we shall stand and die, there is no other choice! We are now, at least blooded and know what we face so I shall keep what must be said short for now, we stand on the brink of one of greatest hours of our lives, no need too delay it with words! We stand against a foe that has frustrated even the gods, that has confounded beings of immense power, but we, we are humble men and women fighting for our homes, standing for our lands defending those we love. And this is an edge that no foe of the monolith has fought before..today is our time too stand against this foe and stand we shall” golden light starts rushing from her forming an aura around her spreading too all those that hear her, her voice like she was talking too all those present directly, not a loud voice but a passionate word face too face “We are but warriors for the working day, our happiness and our guilt not

[18:21] Lucille:  besmirched by our lowness, our marching and working in the mud and dirt, the monolith sees this and thinks its a weakness, thinks we are tiny and insignificant. Former foes and rivals stand here today but today we are one, elves brothers and sisters with drow... united, the people of this land and we say no more” her final words reaching a crescendo, the golden light spilling brighter all those bathed in it feeling a growing sense of confidence and courage if affected.

[18:23] Zina Aska glanced at all the drow that were gathering, many more than she thought she'd ever seen in one place... well except for tavern night or the fights down in the underdark. She scowled a moment, thinking how they hadn't had any good brawls since that time. But soon her look returned to normal and she listened, watching the people nearby, checking out any possible pouches or valuables that might not be missed for awhile.

[18:25] Dreria rested back against a nearby pillar as the speeches went on. Dre was not much for words so she would stay silent and impassive for the moment. Most of her healing powers were reliant on the forest and such. Nothing outwardly spell-like but she did carry a few remedies and herbs in her pouch just in case.

[18:25] Kotu Sapphire: kotu felt that warming sensation on his skin and the courage shot it provided..hed welcome it..although fear was not a concern for him..hed see the vilde'kae approch and nod to him "prepare the move..on shayias command"

[18:26] Devori tapped the bottom of her spear on the stone twice and two lightly-armored men with swords and stony expressions came forth and stood at her side. "To all of you that lack durability, allow myself and my men to strike at the Monolith first. He may very well still have some of his power left and if he can level a building with his ax, it would be better for us to coax that out of him before the rest of you risk your lives."

[18:29] Dreria spoke up then "What of archers? When do you want them to attack?"

[18:29] Lar Yssia: Being that she had no true concept of this immense power, the idea of being able to topple a building with an axwe didn't impress her. She could do it too... small buildings, mostly made of wood... She finally unfolded har arms and stretched, arching her tall form  with a deep yawn that seemed odd unless one considered that this feeling of confidence bestowed on her was well... matching with her own and she was relaxed therefore.

[18:30] Devori: "If you can strike him from a distance, do so whenever you have the opportunity but watch for friendly fire." She looked around. "Is there anything else before we head out?"

[18:30] Mortyrian Emor would raise an arm and make some hand gestures to the troop of vilde to wait for command and keep vigilant.

[18:32] Dreria bowed her head in understanding. As she shifted her weight on her feet, the many arrows at her back would jostle, arrows tipped with various tonics, poisons, and such. She felt it would be better to have an assortment just in case any of them would make an impact.

[18:32] Nashya grins, and nods to the woman seemingly in charge here, "We'll follow her for now." She nods to Mortyrian in greeting and watches those around her.

[18:32] Lucille without a further word returns too Nashya and kotus side.

[18:34] Devori pointed the tip of her spear at the altar that brought travelers to the tower of the Urathear. "Then let us waste no more time. We're off to kill a legend." She made her way out of the pavilion followed closely by her two soldiers.

[18:39] Devori touched the crystals and was whisked away to the tower grounds.

[18:46] Dreria stared up at the tower as she made passage, her green eyes wide. It had been many months since she had come to this place and the sight of it now made her blood turn to ice.

[18:48] Omi Takeda followed along in silence, havign been sumoned. What was going on? He did not know nor care, he was summoned, and would do as was needed, politics were not for him.

[18:48] Devori looked up at the tower and tightened her grip on her spear. "Does anyone have anything to say before we enter? It looks like the reports were right, the cultists are dead."

[18:49] Darkwatch felt the tingle of the travel to this place of mystic power. He was used to such things, traveling as he did the spirit paths that ran so close to the lands. Yet as his clawed feet stepped onto the ground here he could not help but feel that something was wrong. It wasn't a real sensation any of his senses could determine, but a gut feeling of wrongness. Striding to the bridge before the tower he halted, his eyes traveling up into the sky. He'd never been here before, and the sight of it was empowering and belittling all at once.

[18:49] Mortyrian Emor: "...Dead bodies to 'play' with." he would whisper to the shayia

[18:51] Dreria looked around as she racked her brain, trying to think of the best vantage to shoot from. She was trying to shake the ever-present feeling coming from the once grand tower, feeling the corruption from within instead now.

[18:52] Devori began her march up the tower with her two troops in tow. She navigated around the bodies and began making the trek up the ramps.

[18:52] Kotu Sapphire: se'vahk preistess would begin to enter and sit in a circle around the fountain..chanting and swaying as mystical energies would come off them touching all present giving them some magic shielding..kotu stepped fourth "all other faiths are invited to partake in this ritual of protection..the more we have the better" hed check his weapons one last time..waiting on his shayias next movement

[19:03] Delrethius stood facing the fledgling rift, a pleased look etched into his stony face. Soon. It would all be over soon. The tower, this land's bastion of hope, had been scarred - scorched, cracked, bloodied. In a matter of moments, his plan would come to fruition and the mortal fools of Incantre would have nowhere to hide. The tear in the universe sparked and crackled in front of him, strange energies arcing out and casting an eerie light upon Avrahm's face.

[19:05] Devori took one final, long breath before making her way to the top floor of the tower and confronting the Monolith. She stopped when she held her spear out before her, tip pointed at Avrahm and said, "Today, a legend dies." Her two soldiers took up a defensive stance at her side.

[19:06] Dreria would walk up carefully, her bow already drawn and loaded with a simple arrow made from the Great Tree of the Nost. One never knew when someone would jump out of a corner after all. Her eyes were ever alert for areas of good vantage. It would seem the higher they climbed the deeper the corrupted feeing of the Urathear, the divine magicks that she had been born into were so weak now. What was this monster doing? As Devori climbed to the very top, she would follow, arrow pulled back, back to the wall with every step.

[19:07] Lucille quickly follows,a rmour clanking on the way with her, the cloak billowing behind her. twists of red energy forming around her arms and legs and the chains starting too come too luife and loosen up around her. she then breaks into a run up the stairs.

[19:08] Winter Doune arrives in the tower and shakes her head to clear her vision as she steps out of the portal, but she didnt get time to look at the view as more people pushed behind her, so she quickly advanced with her basket of bandages, and making sure to let the heavily armed warriors pass in front of her, hurrying to the last platform with the large number of people she still stood a little back, attempting to find a good spot to stay safe to be able to help the wounded

[19:09]  Hangs back once more, allowing others who had more at stake maybe to take the first blows, she was not yet sure what she would do, she waited therefore at the base of the final ramp, watching as others trooped by.

[19:09] Darkwatch looked upwards, his jaws falling open and a deep breath huffing from him. It was there, just above them that the being he could loose his rage upon. Closing his jaws with a click of teeth he snarled and moved to bring himself closer to his prey. Dropping to all fours he travels quickly up the sloping path, his armor jangling with his movements. Claws making scratches as he went.

[19:09] Mortyrian Emor Would motion for the troop to take position around the perimeter of the tower in a semi-circle formation and ready their crossbows or acid jars.

[19:11] Kotu Sapphire moves closer to the last platform watching the other move up..hes thinks on the last battle with monolith and remebers its tactics

[19:12] Omi Takeda stayed relatively close to the Shayia, observing as other warriors moved into their positions. Omi's vested intrest was minimal, he had a task in life and it had little to do with Se'Vahk's vengeance or justice, but rather simply to keep Nashya alive.

[19:17] Zina Aska shouts: s had lagged along behind everyone, cursing at the time it took to traverse up and up the tower. She figured the Monolith would know they were coming as the sounds of armor echoed around them. He might even be dead by the time she got up there. That perked her up a bit more and she started looking for fallen bodies. She'd help pull any hurt out of the way and lighten pockets along the way. She hesitated near the top and squeezed into a corner, noticing the light was doing weird things. She noticed people going up still more ramps and trudged along.

[19:18] Kai'Liana makes a motion with her arms and her soldier all form a perimeter. she draws her axe and shield, the axe glowing faintly. she swings it a few times. two of the guards, her chosen men take up positions on either side of her and she walks up the ramp. her armour clanking "five gold coins says jones manages too hurt himself coming up the ramp..." she mutters and the two dolsiders at her side laugh a little but it doesnt quite disguise the tension or the fear there.

[19:19] Banquo Elashta'Shiri Follows after Kai'liana his blade unsheathed. He nods to Raz to follow.

[19:19] Raz'Bunarea drew his blade and followed the Ar'heru closely..

[19:20] Nashya motions Omi to follow, "I'm sure your strength will be adequate."

[19:20] Delrethius turns to those who dared stumble into his chamber, confidence abounding in his expression. "Someone must not have gotten the message." Surely dead bodies made a good message. The Monolith let out a deep, booming laugh that shook the very pillars of the tower. Little did it matter, these 'heroes' were but lambs to the slaughter. "YOU FOOLS TRIED TO STOP ME BEFORE AND YOU FAILED." He raised one hand to point at the vanguard while the other drew his greataxe. "CAST ASIDE YOUR PATHETIC TOYS AND KNEEL." They would kneel - with or without their heads attached. Avrahm gripped the axe in both hands and hunched over, ready for their assault.

[19:23] Devori charged first, straight at the Monolith, spear in hand. At the last second, instead of thrusting her spear at the man, she thrust it into the ground and abruptly changed directions, juking left and scooting back a bit, out of the immediate range of his ax. She then thrust her spear at the center of his mass. Her two soldiers came at him from the opposite direction slashing with their swords.

[19:25] Dreria reached the top level and could feel her heart beating wildly as the Monolith came into view. He looked to be no more than a man, but hearing of the destruction in the underdark home of her cousins, she knew he was much more. She moved to the edge of the doorway and pressed her arm and bow against the wall, using it to hold her sight arm steady as she trained her arrow on Avhram, the rest of her body tucked as far behind the wall as she could manage and still be able to see. His ax glinted menacingly in the strange light and when Devori started her charge, Dre would let out a centering breath, letting everything that was not in her sight fuzz and darken as she waited for the proper moment. She raised her trajectory two inches and waited until the soldier closest to her was out of the line of fire to release.

[19:26] Lucille the chains part from her forming wirling coils around her before she steps foreward, red jolts of energy running across her skin, the waves of energy growing from her as she channelled her power and anger, focusing it on one point. she takes another step foreward.

[19:27] Winter Doune looked at the sigh of the damaged tower now, and seeing the troups group up in formation, she held back behind a pillar and waited, it was the best she could do for now, then felt the tower shake and almost felt backward down the steps, quickly holding herrself to the nearest pillar

[19:32] Darkwatch entered the top of the tower, his broad shoulders alternating as his stalks towards his prey. The crackling air around the rift drew a snarl from him, merging into a growling announcement of his presence. He broke to the right, keeping a wary eye on the titan before the rift. The black armor he wore rattled as his chest expanded with each breath, chains straining to keep his body in check. It made no sense really that he should want to harm the Monolith as much as he did. He knew very little of the beings plans, next to nothing of its motivations, but still he wanted to kill it. To taste its flesh in his jaws. For so very long he'd held himself in check, fighting his dark urges for the sake of trying to fit in. To belong here. He'd even taken up the role of healer in the village, surrounded by the smell of humans, trying to belong. He knew now he never would. He was alone once more and the truth of what he was could not be denied. He was a monster and there was only one thing monsters were good for...So

[19:32] Darkwatch:  he crouched low, watching the Monolith, saliva dripping from his jaws. Then the battle begins as the female who had led the way here charged forward. Others brought arms to bare and soon followed. Yet he did not. Not this time. He would stalk his prey despite the red wave of rage that rushed through his blood.

[19:32] Mortyrian Emor would march his troop up the ramp in double file the jar throwers in front behind him and crossbows in the rear.

[19:35] Kotu Sapphire: kotu would watch as the leader of the chevalrych assaulted the monolith..hed watch the heavy crossbowmen line up and and say "wait for him to unleash some power and then begin" to his vilde'kae..hed then move further into the room drawing his molten daggers

[19:35] Zina Aska rounded the corner in time to see and hear the Monolith boom out with his laughter and Dev with her men run headlong for him. That gave her pause and she watched as suddenly everyone was on the attack. She scooted out of the way but in sight. She watched, tense. Her body slipped into a crouch and she pulled a dagger out of her boot, but did nothing with it as yet. It was more for show, really. She had seen Winter bringing things that looked like bandages so she knew if she saw someone fall and was close she could drag that person to the lady.

[19:38] Kai'Liana begins too stride towards monolith, her shield braced and axe hanging by her side as she stepped foreward, her two men with her there swords drawn. for now they hung back though nto advancing too far as kai observed and came up with a route of attack.

[19:41] Banquo Elashta'Shiri slowly advanced with his general and her men. His movements slow and cautious.

[19:42] Raz'Bunarea kept pace with the Ar'heru and Kai'liana, hands tight on the handle of his sword

[19:43] Delrethius whirled his axe like a dervish as the first attacker came at him, not attempting to block or dodge, merely swinging his heavy axe in hopes of decapitation. He allowed the spear through, its effect only a minor scratch across his skin. The Monolith began to howl, his bloodlust rising, and the end of his axe crackled with magical energy much like the rift. He brought it around, eviscerating one of the soldiers with her and utterly shredding his essence from the plane; not even blood was left behind. The force of this blow would send shockwaves ripping through the rest of the crowd. An arrow hit him in the shoulder, penetrating the skin just barely; the Monolith removed one hand from his axe, tore the projectile out, and cast it to the side. Was this the best they could muster? Perhaps it was the best left alive from the last encounter. As more soldiers made their way in, he smiled a wicked smile.

[19:46] Devori grimaced and skidded backwards as the force of the blow decimated one of her soldiers and sent the other flying backwards to crash against the wall with a thump. She came forward and spun her spear above her head and brought it down at the Mononlith with all her might. The blade of her spear crackled with holy magic, making it cut more readily.

[19:47] Dreria did not wait to see if the arrow struck to draw her arrow. Whether it did or did not, she would need to fire again. She drew another simple arrow of the Great Tree and loaded it into her bow, pulling it back and using the wall, once again, to steady her aim as she waited for the right time. The shockwave set her nearly off her feet and she lost her aim, having to set it once again.

[19:48] Lucille her rage having been building up for a while along with her magic now beyond what a normal person could ever feel, it explodes from her in a dark red crackling bolt of destructive energy, like a channelled explosion, ripping across the open space towards the monolith, the last time she had used this on the monolith he had stumbles so she had opened with it this time...her boundless rage meaning she had no real option of timing, it was entirely plausible one of her allies would get caught in the blast...where the energy spilled from the bolt and hit the floor the flooring was obliterated in a small area, tiles evaporating and stone becoming pockmarked...but he main body of the bolt rippled towards the monolith.. a loud wordless roar ripping from lus throat as the bolt of rage left her....no matter the affect it has it left her exhausted for a moment and for some reason grinning from ear too ear.

[19:50] Winter Doune was safely hidden behind her pillar, yet even while holding onto it, the blow from the monolith's axe was so strong she barely avoided falling down, not watching the fight as she tried to keep as much cover as possible behind the tortured stones, but from the magical energies allread behing deployed, she could feel it was starting up with an intense force

[19:51]  rounded the corner from where Lucille ad Zina remained shielded, her own axe held one handed as she raised it in one fist, the other balled in a tight gesture of defiance high over head as her tusked maw gaped in a cry of lusty rage, "YSSSSIAAAAAAAAaaaaaa!!!!!" This was how the orcs of old entered the fray, bursting past one another, screaming their challenges, Lowering her arm she pounded a fist to her chest and howled again creating for herself that rage that would drive here in mere moments into a charge, it seemed not to occur to her that the elves might not follow... or join. Breathing hard she stamped her feet and prepared that first headlong attack, but did not charge quite yet.

[19:51] Darkwatch flinched at the sudden burst of energy as it washed over him, bracing with his hind legs he stood tall against the buffeting effects and his rage won out over his desire for strategy. With a roar he threw himself into the fray with arms thrown wide as he charged. Sparks flew from his clawed feet as he closed the space towards the Monolith. He was heedless of the smaller beings in his way, barreling straight towards the titan with wide jaws. Launching himself at the axe swinging titan with claws intent on ripping his belly open as both his large hands came up in swift arcs.

[19:51] Mortyrian Emor motions for his men to take position behind the weakened glass around the outside of the tower and he rushes forward to plot with Kotu. "Shall I have them shatter the windows and shower the enemy with death at command?" (said in a drow whisper)

[19:55] Kotu Sapphire: kotu crushed some substance between his thumb and fingers feeling the effects of the burst of energy hed grin and say to the vilde "fire at his open wounds..like your lives depended on it "hed sprinkle the ghostroot poison upon their arrow bolts..and wait for his shayias next move..watching the blast lucille had sent..gave him shivers he felt drawn to move in her direction

[19:56] Zina Aska gasped seeing one solider fall with nothing left. Not even a pile of ash. How was she going to loot if everyone died like that? But that was a fleeting thought really as she realized none of the attacks had done more than annoy the Monolith. She scanned for an escape route, but stayed in her crouch even as the ripple of the shockwave washed over her, blowing back errant red curls from her forhead. She almost lost her balance, but held on, both hands falling to the floor to help steady her. More attacks came including a raging attack by the wolf and a bolt of power from Lucille that left her breathless as she watched.

[19:57] Kai'Liana steps forewards again arms flicking out too the sides and without a word the two of her chosen men who had came with her spread out too come at the monolith froma different angle. in one smooth motion Kai drew out a lighter and smaller axe than her usual one and in a neat well prcticed move send the weapon hurtling through the air at where the monolith was.

[19:58] Banquo Elashta'Shiri continued to slowly advance a few feet weapon at the ready.

[19:58] Raz'Bunarea cracked his neck and followed beside the Ar'heru

[20:01] Delrethius actually batted the next arrow out of the air, scowling; they were like mosquitoes to him, but stung a decent amount with his current strength level. The cloth where the arrow made contact shredded. He could not block the magical energy released at him, so he charged into it, axe swinging from side to side. The bolt slammed into him, causing him to grunt and stumble momentarily, but he did not evaporate like the stone floor. Instead, he bee-lined for the caster, swinging his axe to reap those in his way. As the werewolf ran to meet him, Avrahm did not bother to block the razor sharp claws, but slammed into the massive beast, hoping to knock him back and bury his greataxe in that furry flesh. One could note the lacerations appearin on the Monolith's stony skin now; they were appearing much faster than last time. His defenses were weakened, but his attacks were filled with such rage that he almost did not need them. Axes and arrows continued to mostly bounce off, adding to the number of minor wounds alread

[20:01] Delrethius: y upon him. If nothing stopped him from reaching the caster of the magical blast of energy, he would bring his mighty axe to bare down upon her.

[20:05] Devori hopped backwards to get out of the way of the Monolith's charge. She pointed the tip of her spear on the ground and with holy magic, carved out a circle in the stone. She removed a small trinket from her pocket, a necklace with the symbol of Jadaos strong from it, and placed it in the center of the circle. Now that the charm was safe, she turned and thrust her spear at the Monolith sending a thin, piercing lance of holy magic at him. Her surviving soldier stood up and began to regains his senses.

[20:06] Dreria corrected her trajectory again and let out a centering breath. She would start to release her arrow but as soon as she was ready to let go Dark jumped into her sights. She jerked her ars and said a small prayer that she had knocked the arrow off it's path enough to miss friendly fire.Growled and felt around for a poisoned arrow. Finding one tipped with a snake's venom known to cause paralysis in lesser beings, she would set it up and side step away from the protected cover of the wall, trying to find an opening.

[20:08] Lucille appears dazed for a moment but seeing the monolith charging her she swears quietly and attempts too leap out of the way of him her chains curling protectivly around her.

[20:12] Winter Doune sure felt rather useless for now, everyone was fighting, using there best weaponry, armors and magics, and all she could do was wait and try not to be taken out before the fight was over, not behing far from mort she heard he spoke something in Drowish but couldnt make out what, yet she saw the soldiers move around the tower and knew it must have been orders, she dared to peek out from behind her pillar to see the rock a few inches from her was all black and smoking, as if it was burned coal.. and decided to remain safely behind the pillar for now, spotting the monolith charging did little to give the idea that poking her head out to watch was a smart thing to do...it was then that she spotted a small piece of the pillar fell down and grabbed it off the floor, the stone looked off...but it gave her an idea, she pressed it hard on the rest of the pillar, and moved it, trying to see if it could not make a screeching noise like some stones do. if the sound was horrible enough perhaps it could lower the

[20:12] Winter Doune:  monolith's concentration on his spells... but this plan might backfire on the other casters too...so she kept as much of a view as she safely could and watched for results

[20:12]  roars with delight as the stony creature advanced, small wounds could be telling,  but not so soon, it was statement time,  Lucille had done enough to bring the beast on the attack,  it was time to meet that charge, leg muscles bunched beneath green skin as she moved forward past Lucille as she attempted to dodge, her own angle something just a little off the Monolith's center. A lesser greataxe, but a greataxe none theless albeit totally mundane swinging in a two handed arc, from her right toward her left accross her form, torso twisting to add weight to the blow towards the charching Monolith's shoulder in an attempt to dive his charge off course.

[20:13] Darkwatch met the charging Monolith head on. When the axe came down it cut deeply into Darkwatch's shoulder, bone and sinew gave way with a sickening crunch. One of his arms went limp instantly, blood gushing in a fountain from the wound, staining his white fur and spraying the Monolith with a fine covering. Pain filled him but rage drowned it as he howled in pain and seething murderous intent. His still good arm found the Monoliths belly as intended, since the titan had barreled into him heedless of the danger. Feeling the warmth of contact Darkwatch planted his legs, claws digging into the stone floor and he braced himself, using all his massive strength to stand his ground in an attempt to actually lift the Monolith off the ground. His body held tight to the blade of the great axe, his flesh already trying to regenerate despite the blade alien presence.

[20:14] Mortyrian Emor stood inside the glass walled chamber in sight of the vilde troop, he motioned for the crossbow men to shatter the windows from behind the monolith and reload at intervals. He himself would speak a curse of fear upon his crossbow bolt then sent it at the place where an arrow had previously buried itself into the Monolith's hide and been torn out. He would fire his armor piercing bolt of fear as the Monolith got close to Lucille. (the curse of fear would give a sense of overwhelming belittlement if successful)(behind the monolith would be to my left when i wrote that)

[20:21] Nashya reaches the top of the tower, he arms a little tired from carrying Omi's armor, she sets it on the floor and asks him to do the same with the pile of dead people. This will take a little time. The monolith needs a few open wounds first, help see to it. Nashya stays behind a pillar and begins to speak quietly to the corpses, a green aura forming about them slowly. As she speaks she slides a poisoned dagger from her side.

[20:24] Omi Takeda did not hesitate to do as the Shayia said, setting down the corpses as to not have them fall appart by doing so. His massive hands would shift and lay them each out so that al of them are evenly spaced so that each could be gotten to by Nashya. He then stood and stood back to observer and as always, watch after Nashya while she does her rituals.

[20:25] Zina Aska sucked in a breath as the Monolith focused in on Lucille. Others attacked but still he went for the woman. She was the greatest threat at the moment then, it seemed. Took in a breath and hissed suddenly at the noise of the screeching of stone on stone. Her ears flattened back and she growled lowly. She glanced to the other side where Winter hid and wondered what she was doing to make that awful noise. She managed to turn her attention back to the fight as blood began to flow from the large wolf thing. It gushed but then seemed to slow. So no going near that one. He seemed enraged anyway. More people battled, but none fell as yet. She jumped as the windows seemed to in unsion crash in and forgetting her dagger she covered both sensitive ears with her hands. Her gaze then falls on the woman with the corpses and she hurried across to Winter, not wanting to be near whatever necromantic stuff that drow woman Nashya was doing. "Crazy!" It was unclear who she was calling that.. herself or everyone else.

[20:26] Kai'Liana proceeds too circle monolith for a moment before grunting and charging herself, her large main axe drawn once again, it glowed softly and her shield on her other arm covering most of her as she chrged at monolith,

[20:26] Banquo Elashta'Shiri advanced behind Razbunarea, slowly forming up with the others..

[20:26] Raz'Bunarea followed behind the Orc and Kotu..lunging forward, left hand gripping the blade tight against the hilt lending force to the thrust of his long sword that he drove towards the upper thigh of the Monolith.

[20:29] Delrethius stumbled forward as Devori's beam seared his back. For someone who enjoyed the hideous screams of the tormented (not to mention whose roar was even louder) the noise had no effect on the Monolith. He did not bother blocking the mundane weapons, such as axes, as they were trivial right now. In his rage, he hurled his strength against the werewolf, prying his axe from the deep wound. About then, the crossbow bolt (of fear) embedded itself in the Monolith's side and its magical properties amplified the confusion of the battle and added to his rage. Having torn free, he bellowed, his axe once again sending arcs of energy out of its blade. Avrahm began to spin, hoping to cull those within reach and tear them from this world. After it made its way around several times, he would slam it into the ground, causing the floor to rupture and shards of stone to be thrown like knives. Those nearby faced a difficult situation, and those who lunged at him even moreso. Their attacks would be hard pressed to make it past h

[20:29] Delrethius: is magic-infused execution weapon. and the tower's splinters.

[20:35] Devori stood back while the Monolith made his effort to clear the area around him. A sliver of the stone floor speared her in the leg so she removed it. Her remaining soldier stumbled back to her side and hovered his face with his arms to avoid the flying debris.

[20:35] Dreria said a small prayer to her father before letting out a long breath. When an opening presented itself, she loosed the arrow tipped with the paralytic venom, aiming for his lower torso... a place where the venom would hit him quickly but a bigger target than his neck. She took this moment to change her position and eased along the glass walls of the chamber, hoping to find a vulnerable spot behind him for her next shot. The sound of the screechign stones made her eyes clench shut but she fought to keep her arms in place as she found a good spot. She was closer to him, much closer than she felt comfortable with, but it was the only clear opening, and she knew this closer stance would make the odds of hitting her intending target even higher. She aimed for where his kidney might be, at his back and pulled back her arm, loosing the second arrow before being struck with a flying shard of stone across her cheek, a near miss but one that made Dre's heart freeze in fear.

[20:38] Lucille Lu skidded alogng the floor hurled by kotu and slammed hard into the side, her whole body shaiking slightly. she doesnt get up but groans a little showing she was mostly ok.

[20:39] Winter Doune tried to see if the stone scratching had any effect, then stoped a second as she saw zina coming closer, and peeked out at the corpse display, making an odd face as she called out "those are beyond help" then saw the wolf and the monolith seemed to be locking themselves in a special dance of there own... just before he pulled him back and started to send stone shards everywhere... she returned to hugging the pillar very closely

[20:41]  was barely phased by the fact that her blow was brushed aside. The concussive force of her own rebounding axe blw tearing it from her hands, she was screaming, not that it truly hurt, but she liked that axe! the force of the flashing of Monolithes axe though reminded her of it as she  heard the sickening squelch of it as he extracted it from it's fleshy sheath. A weaponless orc... hmmm there was a weapon... Monoliths! As he raised it free she leaped, attempting to grab it's haft and thereby weight it's swing enough with her own body weight to stop his spinning, as he brought the axe into the ground her shoulders hit the ground stone splinters lanced into her shoulders as as she howled in bloodlust and pain, of did once the breath that had been driven from her lungs was back.

[20:41] Darkwatch fell to his knees when the axe was ripped from his body. His arm now hung at a very wrong angle as more blood fountained out of the wound. He howled in agony, yet began to rise almost instantly only to have the ground explode under him as shards of the floor sent him flying into the air. Luckily he would fall out of the titan's range of swings, but he felt more bones break from the impact. For the moment the pain overwhelmed him and he slumped there in a furry heap.

[20:42] Mortyrian Emor Stood his ground as debris flew past him pelting his helmet and armor, he would then reload his crossbow and speak a curse of blinding fear (fear that effects vision) on the bolt and fire it at the right eye of the Monolith. He then falls back to direct half of the acid throwers to be ready to throw jars at the Monolith's backside and head the next t time he made a sweeping attack (when no one would be in the way).

[20:46] Kotu Sapphire: kotu was in a charging attack..would continue to tumble away from the monolith as the debris was throw around him..hed feel the searing pain as the mighty planar axe caught his back..some of the protective energy flying into the air..as his blood started to flow down his back hed say "today a would be god dies..now my shayia!!" hed call out and assume a defensive posture

[20:48] Nashya cringes a little, her words quickening as she hurries with her spell, finishing her words she stabs each corpse in its burned flesh with the poisoned dagger and steps back. Each corpse poisoned she prepares to animate them. Hearing Kotu's words she smiles and prepares to unleash the corpses.

[20:49] Omi Takeda staired into the thronging blob of action, snarling a bit, still he remained at the Shayia's side to fulfill his calling instead of the joys of battle.

[20:49] Zina Aska moved fast across the opening and even faster when she saw things start getting very bad. There were noises and magic was frazzling all over the place. People and beasts were attacking and the Monolith staggered but kept right on going. She was safely hidden behind the pillar and near Winter when the shards of debris started flying. Whispered to Winter about the bodies, "She's not helping them... I think she's.. animating them." After what seemed like an eternity, she decided to look back out and see if anyone had fallen yet. She noticed Lucille slung away and gauged could she get over there to see if the woman was ok or would she end up squished, pulverized, headless... She tensed and crouched low, creeping toward where Lucille lay. She slowed and looked over as Dark suddenly went down too, then returned to creeping toward Lucille. She didn't have much of a chance of moving Dark.

[20:50] Kai'Liana raises the shield and leaps as the debris passes under her or slams into her shield barely slowing her, her axe now swinging in a wide axe towards one of monoliths wounds, the mighty axe perhaps the second biggest axe in the room but swiung with a finess and accuracy that spoke of hundreds of years of use.

[20:51] Banquo Elashta'Shiri stumbled slightly as the force of the Monolith's weapon cracked the stone floor...a piece of flying debris struck his head...causing him to stuble again as blood mixed with his war paint..stinging his eyes

[20:51] Raz'Bunarea skidded backwards as the force of the crackling energy from the monolith's axe cut Razbunarea's blade in half. The part the made contact was disintegrated...now a jagged blade half the size remained..

[20:54] Delrethius was left tired and weak from his attack. The numerous lacerations and projectiles that had embedded themselves in his skin were taking their toll. Poisons that had not made their way into his system before had an easier time now and they sapped his strength noticably. The lightning and thundering from the rift had intensified, it would not be long before the two planes merged. "YOUR DOOM IS INEVITABLE!" The rupture that he had caused with his axe split further, increasing the instability of the floor beneath them. Avrahm momentarily dropped his axe and reached out to grab a nearby soldier, which he hefted over his head and tore apart with his bare hands. Blood rained down upon him and he hurled the remaining pieces about, causing organs to fly into the crowd before finally letting the body fly, too. The Monolith shuddered with the blow from the axe, one side of him beginning to drop, but he slowly recovered. He then reached for Raz, attempting to pick him up like the other guard. If successful, he would

[20:54] Delrethius: hurl the fighter towards those standing by the stairs. The ones in the back always thought they were safe.

[20:58] Devori took two great steps and leapt into the air, assisted by her ability to fly. She landed on the Monolith's back and used the force of her jump and additional magical power to slam the head of her spear between the strong sections of his armor. As she did so, she shouted, "Die, monster!" with an intensity that few had ever seen from her.

[21:01] Lucille staggers too her feet her chain lifting from the ground and wrapping them selves around her again, a dull golden glow emenating from her and then with a wirr and a sound of tearing paper the chains erup from her, if they connect and reach him they would wrap themselves around monolith and attempt too restrain him too aide devori while sapping at his power and burning at his very essence. "...die..."

[21:02] Dreria felt the warm sting on her cheek and pressed a hand to the graze, coming away with blood. It was just a little more than a surface scratch, she could tell by the amount of blood, but she would be fine. She pulled another arrow, the confusion of the battle keeping her from telling which she was choosing.What she had unknowingly pulled was a special arrow that would sprout rapid-growing vines to entangle it's target on impact. She aimed again, stopping only as Devori launched herself at his back. Braving a few steps closer, not wanting to hit Devori with what she believed was another paralytic arrow, she brought herself perilously close to him and lowered her aim to his thigh. If the arrow hit it would not paralyze him as she believed, but would erupt a tangle of vines to snake around him body like an anaconda.

[21:06] Winter Doune kept her position behind the pillar and would only peek once or twice out, watching how things moved along.. and spotting that dark and lucille had fallen, but lucille got back up. dark however was looking ratehr bad, then she saw the flying torn corpse and caught a glimpse of the monolith covered in blood with devori jumping at his back, before retuning to her hiding spot and focusing on the basket of bandages, pulling one out and getting it ready to dress a wound as soon as the coast was clear enough to get out of here

[21:06] Lar Yssia: Lar coughed, blinking slowlys, she had taken a horrible battering and her chain mail was rent at the shoulders, but her head tilted upwards as she gazed up, there with her hands still fitrmly wrapped around it's haft was Monolith's axe. It glowed, it gleamed, as she pulled herself up and raised it she could feel the power emanating from it, in her hands it had not the power that Monolith's body infused it with but it was still the pleanstearing axe, wasn't it? There was one way to find out. She staggered as she lifted the axe, she couldn't get it too high, the splinters in her shoulders preventing it, but she put all she had into one. Single. Orky swing of that maleveloent monster's own weapon at his head as Devori's spear attempted to impale him. She wasn't even sure if she managed to hit him, her battered body following the axe head's weight downward if she missed to slump to the floor, hands still wrapped around it's haft.

[21:07] Darkwatch heard the battle as if through depths of water, so far away, so pointless. He felt only empty and cold, far too heavy to lift himself up now. Better to sleep, to rest and later stand. Yes later would be just fine. Just fine indeed. For now he would just. . . . . rest. Then his eyes opened, their dark red color bleeding out as their glow swelled in intensity. Black lips pulled back from gleaming teeth as a snarl grew from deep in his chest, soon rising to a bellowing roar that echoed in the chamber. His one good arm slammed the ground as he forced himself up, his legs supporting him despite the wobble in his knees. Rising until his gaze fell on the wounded Monolith and those swarming the titan. An opening presented itself as the others attacked. His rage filled mind could not understand fully what the others were doing. All he saw was the titan had stumbled, lost his weapon, and was bleeding. He could smell the Monolith's blood and it fueled is desire to kill. Lowering himself he plowed through the

[21:07] Darkwatch:  debris, batting aside chunks of stone with his good arm, saliva flying from his open jaws as he kept his aim true. If nothing impeded him, Darkwatch was set to slam into the Monolith with a ferocity of teeth and claws that would surely rend chunks from the titan.

[21:07] Mortyrian Emor Himself took a jar of acid and lobbed it at the base of the Monolith's feet. He threw it with such force that he lost his own footing and fell down the ramp to the next level below. He would yell back up the ramp, "Stay ready! Stay Ready!" (in drow) to the troop.

[21:12] Kotu Sapphire: kotu grinned as the battle was quickly turning in their favor..he saw several wounds on the monolith but knew..a creature like this wold not give up his life so easily "this day you and your brood die...accept it" hed slash his daggers into the backs of the monoliths knees in an attempt to keep him off balance

[21:16] Omi Takeda felt a sharp pain as the fabric of reality tore, and his body was yanked from this plane.

[21:17] Nashya point her hand in the direction of the monolith and yells out, "Everybody move!" The corpse suddenly flop to standing position from the floor, and begin rushing the monolith. They have no other object but to reach the man and explode. Watching for them to push through the crowd and reach the man she gives the command and a clench of her fist. If everything went according to plan, the bodies would explode, their bones splintering and flying in the direction of the monolith, the poison spread (notably diluted) throughout their bodies from the dagger.

[21:19] Zina Aska almost retched seeing blood start spewing and the soldier torn in half and flung around. She felt something smack her in the shoulder and turned to see some unknown organ from the guy slithering down her cloak to flop on the floor. "Oh god I'm going to be sick..." She kept herself from throwing up somehow and seeing Lucille rise to her feet she skittered back out of the way quickly. She shifted her position and then saw Darkwatch get up too. She eeped loudly and ran as fast as she could back to Winter and the pillar to hide behind. "Remind me not to go in there again." Shuddered seeing the zombies rise up and grabbed Winter's arm. "LOOK!"

[21:21] Kai'Liana pulls her mighty axe out of the wound and slams it home again at the same spot like a woodsman chopping a log, over and over she would keep doing this until stopped or she lost balance, hacking away at the wound, her axe glowing though its magic useless here, acid splashes around her feet and drops scar her armour but it doesn’t seem too faze her, she yells without turning away “warriors of Eyllistlarn, defend the Ar'heru at all costs, get him too safety”...then the zombies explode and she covered in bo0ne and poison and blood.

[21:23] Loukas Panthar dives dives down under the lip of the step as soon as he walked up " great "

[21:23] Banquo Elashta'Shiri wiped the smeared blood and paint from his eyes..looking up in time time see his Vyr Kes lifted by the Monolith....

[21:23] Raz'Bunarea still dazed from the concussive force of connecting his sword to the Monoliths energized axe..felt himself suddenly lifted in to the air and tossed towards the stairs..te sound of his armored form connecting with the stone floor echoed off the walls...he lay prone and winded gasping as the wind had been knocked out of him.

[21:28] Delrethius gasped as the spear pierced his back, his body going stiff for a moment. Blood would ooze out from the wound and the weapon would remain lodged. Before he had a chance to respond, the chains wound around him and seared his flesh, causing a strong, acrid scent to fill the air. The Monolith howled as one might imagine someone howling as they were tortured in an eternal place of fire and brimstone. The vines sprouting from the arrow further added to his cocoon, almost completely concealing the monolith from view. His axe was so heavy, that a mortal orc would not be able to get much momentum out of it, and aside from its unique composition, it was not magical in and of itself. Its impact would visibly only seem to destroy some of the vines around him, though he could feel it through the casing. When the werewolf slammed into him, the Monolth's subsequent movement would rip at the chains holding him, perhaps tearing them from their owner's hands. He weathered the further onslaught of blades and acidic flasks.

[21:28] Delrethius:  It wasn't until the undead horde was unleashed upon him that noticable wounds were inflicted again. The poison splattered on the parts of his skin that were visible, causing a festering and burning of the flesh. His great cry grew louder, the intensity almost beyond belief. Chunks of stone from the ceiling above began to fall, the resonance and sound pressure having a destructive effect on the environment and nearby ears. Gathering his final energy, he burst from his prison of vines and chains. "I WILL TAKE YOU WITH ME, CELESTIAL!" Avrahm spun around and grabbed Devori, hurling her towards the rift. "THIS LAND WILL BE RAZED, WHETHER I AM HERE OR NOT!" That said, he collapsed to the floor with a massive thud, causing further trembling of the building. The upper level seemed indeed about to collapse around him.

[21:31] Devori grunted with surprise as the Monolith grabbed her off of his back. Helpless to stop him from throwing her, she flew threw the air and nearly half her body passed through the rift, searing off one of her arms, a large chunk of her torso and one of her legs. She skidded to a stop on the floor behind the rift, eyes wide open, clearly in shock.

[21:34] Dreria did not draw another arrow this time, instead waiting to see if the target was hit. Imagine her surprise when vines shot out on impact and wrapped around him. When the drowess commanded all move away, she looked to her direction and saw the mass of undead bodies from below  were now moving in upon him! She did not hesitate and jumped away, as close to the wall as she could land. When the zombies exploded, Dre pulled her cloak around her, drawing her arms into the fur. She did not trust the exploding zombies... what impact could they make on the monolith unless something was inside them, meant to cover him. When the tower began to shake and the roof began to fall to pieces, Dre glanced up and saw a large chunk falling to her, she jumped and skid across the floor barely avoiding it, only to have a second smaller, but still impacting, chunk fall directly on her head, rendering her unconscious on the floor.

[21:42] Lucille sees devori get thrown towards the rift and pulls her chains back too herself while the spool of chain on her other hand ripples out too wrap around whatever it could of her and try too drag her backk...of course if she was as pure as lu thought this would hurt devori...alot. the chains recting too her purity by burning and draining in the same way it reacted too monolith,,,but iut wiould be a lifeline none the less..

[21:43] Winter Doune blinks and runs her eyes seeing the corpses rise, then watch wide eyed as they seem to rush the monolith, daring to peek again she sees him in a rather unpleasant place to be in... and the flying shape of a man going to meet the floor a little to the side, she took her basket of bandages and hurried as best she could with the trempbling floor, aiming for the unconcious raz, with his out of the main melee she shold be safe to try to tend his wounds...but then, she wasnt sure what wounds he had... she then hears a roar and turns to look at the battle... the place looked bad.. and the monolith was still standing.. it didnt seem to be the end of it just yet

[21:44] Lar Yssia: Lar lay crumpled over the curiously crafted axe, her body moving only enough to breathe she had no idea what had happened, and was not yet showing signs of rousing.

[21:44] Darkwatch had begun tearing at the vines and chains that kept him from the prey he so desired to kill. His claws slicing the plants, sparking off the metal links, his teeth biting at the coverings. Then came the undead things to explode and cover him with corrosive body parts. The pain was unbearable as he staggered away, his fur flowing from his body in places as his skin dissolved into a runny mess of tissue. Muscle would shine wet and exposed as he fell to his face, one good arm reaching out to claw the floor as he whimpered in pain. Then came the blessed relief of darkness as his conscious mind gave way. He lay breathing with short gasps as the vile undead ichor worked its horrid damage upon him.

[21:45] Mortyrian Emor ran up the ramp as he heard the monolith give a tremendous yell, he removed his helmet to stop the sound from reverberating he draws his blade and watches as the Monolith falls he would walk over to his heaped over body and plunges his sword into whatever was left of the monster just to make sure it was dead.

[21:50] Kotu Sapphire: kotu would be blown back by the zombie entrails and covered in searing wounds..hed spit blood and laugh and rise on his feet "your time has come" hed say and then stumble towards the shayia "we must exit this place quickly" hed pick up lucille and steady her let her lean on him and escort the se'vahk warroirs from the tower..screaming "vilde'kae..we leave now" in drow tongue

[21:53] Nashya crouches to the ground and catches her breath, the task of raising up the corpses all at once and exploding them was quite draining. Glancing over to the man who'd been thrown beside her she looks him over a minute before observing a large shadow appearing around her. With a gulp she rolls to the side, but not fast enough…A large chunk of debris from above lands a short distance away. Taking a deep breath and beginning to stand Nashya is suddenly struck in the back by a smaller bolder. The object ripping through her clothing and into her skin, Nashya screams out and curses at the monolith repeatedly. Seeing Kotu walking to her she grimaces and tries to suck it up, blood pouring down her back.

[21:53] Zina Aska yelped seeing the mass chaos, bodies exploding, things spinning, cats breeding with dogs. It was all too much to take in. But she saw Dev and a wince shook her. She groaned as Winter went to help Raz and decided she had to go back in, afterall. The roof was starting to come down and there were unconscious people.. maybe dead. She didn't know. She started toward Dev but saw Lucille trying to get her. She wondered just how the rift would get sealed up. She saw then Dark finally went down and muttered, moving to him. She did owe him afterall. He had healed her up and without a scar on her even. She dashed over to him, trying to avoid people, falling objects, weapons, and such. When she arrives on Dark's side she grabbed him under the arms and starts trying to yank him back out of the way. "heavy..." grunted.

[21:55] Kai'Liana staggers upright, poison and ichor as well as blood both hers and other coaating her. her shield came up fasrt as lightning tooo block and cluster of rubble. she then swung her axe in a massive and powerfull sweep aimed at the monster neck, the axe was razor sharp and had all the force her powerfull body could put behind it. "DIE ALREADY" she screams loudly as she launches the blow

[21:55] Banquo Elashta'Shiri watched in horror as Devori was thrown through the rift...the tower quaked..He looked about for Razbunarea and spotted Dreria. He makes his way towards her hopping to drag her body back from the fray towards winter.

[21:56] Raz'Bunarea blinks as he comes to..a loud ringing in his ears drowns out all sound around hi..he slowly gets to his feet and scans the room ..wondering what he missed..

[22:01] Delrethius: There is a great silence after Mort plunges his blade into Avrahm, as if the Monolith himself was draining noise from the environment. No noise would be heard as the axe severed more of his neck. The rift seemed to grow more unstable, energetic bolts leaping through the air and anyone caught near it. Sound would suddenly come back, though distorted. A great shrieking pierced the air, the effects of the portal mixed with the Monolith's wail. The rift then seemed to reach out and take hold of Avrahm, the current converting his body into chaotic energy and finally engulfing him. The horrific noise and the crumbling of the ceiling would cease as soon as the Monolith departed from the world, though the mysterious tear in reality would remain.

[22:02] Loukas Panthar he looks up his ears ringing from the blasted wondering if that did the job then Looked to see if that killed anything or made a really bad mess the blood and gore on the scent in the Air made him growl lowly as he kept his hand on his blade as he watched the scene

[22:04] Devori lay there in shock. Her remaining soldier rushed over to tend to her but she made a feeble gesture to the charm on the ground and he hurried to pick it up. Without waiting, he threw it into the rift.

[22:04] Dreria is dragged easily with her light body but remains completely unconscious, her bow being left behind.

[22:05] Lucille turns and follows the drow, leaning heavily on kotu, dozens of small wounds open on her and her nose bleeding freely.

[22:07] Lar Yssia: Lar finaly sirrs, coming too quickly, and goroaning as she rolls to her side then to hands and knees and finally climbs to her feet, she retrieves her own axe and straps it across her back, then returns to the Monolith's and tries to figure out how exactly she is going to get her new prize home...

[22:07] Winter Doune looks up quickly at kotu as he orders a retreat, then looks over to the tower. whatever they planned it didnt sound well "vel'bol zhahus nindel?" she asked one of the fleeing soldiers in hope for an answer, but didnt take too much time seeing the roof wasnt looking too good and zina was struggling to get dark out of here, she hurried to the other side of the huge beast and went to help get him out of the fray as best as she could, wincing to the point of almost needing to stop as the monolith make his last sound and was eaten up

Once the Chevalrych charm was cast into the unstable rift, it steadily stabilized and shrunk into nothingness. The Monolith was dead, his ritual was stopped. Incantre was safe once more.