Faust stumbles onwards, unaware of his surroundings until he bumps into Xiras, and finally realises that the blue mage had caught up to Neld. He leans against the tunnel wall, panting and trying to regain his breath, keeping a watchful eye on their quarry all the while. Got you at last.
Faust keeps at a steady pace behind Xiras, mentally urging the moonfolk to hurry onward. Surprisingly, whether through sheer willpower at not being caught or because he is more fit than he looks, Neld is turning the chase into quite a challenge. Just when he thought they were on him, he gave an extra burst of speed and manages to extend his lead. Can't give up. Gotta keep going.
His legs and arms starts to tire, and he starts gulping in mouthfuls of air instead of breathing it smoothly in. Unfortunately the stale air in the rabbit hole does not provide much oxygen. Can't give up. Nearly there.
He sets his sight on his friend's back and keeps on running.
Although annoyed at the thought of inspecting the door, because of the time they will lose to catch Neld, Faust grew to acknowledge that the blue mage probably had the right idea. If the door had been trapped and he had just ran straight into it, it would've consumed way more of their time. Not to mention the possibility of it being a trap that could harm or kill him. He made a mental note to be more cautious next time, and not rush blindly into things. Besides, Neld was probably used to the life of luxury, and not fit enough to outrun them, mages who battle with creatures daily.
He fell behind Xiras and continued to chase Neld.
Over there!
Faust alerts the others to Neld's fleeting form then quickly rushes over to pursue him. As he does so his creatures turn to vapour, dissolving back into the mana that conjured it.
Probably should've expected this. The sisters did warn us he was a bit of a coward, hiding behind magic users.
Faust helps his friends search for Neld, his eyes darting to and fro from under his hood.
Faust watches in silence as his creatures tear Dirkel apart. He forces himself to look at the carnage, even though a part of him wants to turn around and look away. No matter how many times he sees death and suffering, it seems like he can never fully stand by and not waver. But he was getting better at hiding it.
Faust was glad that the beast disappeared as soon as it came. He wasn't sure whether they were able to handle such a gargantuan creature. Still, he knew it was going to come back next turn. Better make the most of what time they had left.
He focuses on the spells he had left, taking a second to realise that he found he was recalling spells that he had already used. He sees Xiras's eyes flashing and guesses that the moonfolk is the one causing this sudden burst of renewed inspiration. Blue mages were widely known for mind tricks after all. Faust hopes he has some more of that spell handy to use for himself, in case they aren't able to kill the Keldon before his beast comes again. Lets finish this dance.
He gathers all his energy, tendrils of black mana swirling around him in a hurricane of force, then commands all his creatures to attack, slowly feeding his shade the energy from his hurricane of power.
Life:12
Cross drawn 1/0
Plays: 1x swamp,
Battlefield:
8x swamp q
2x spawning pool q
1x looming shade (t attacking, will pump in response to burns, and to kill drikel if able)
1x festering goblin (t attacking)
1x hypnotic specter (t attacking)
GY:
RFG: 2x demonic spirit guide
Time to clear up a little of that defense.
Faust aids Xiras inattempting to clear their enemy's wall of goblins by snuffing out their life with one of the scrolls he had received previously. Two of the goblins found they were suddenly unable to breathe, eyes bulging, mouth agape desperate to inhale.
OOC: 2x last gasp on two tokens at EOT
A goblin similar in shape as the Keldon's appears on Faust's side, bringing with it a wafting pungent stench of decay.
After the goblin comes a rider mounted upon a beastial creature, tattered wings carrying a grosteque body of what may be a blindman's vision of a wyvern.
Then he commands his shade to attack, trying to reduce his opponents numbers even more.
Life:12
Cross drawn 1/0
Plays: 1x swamp, 1x festering gobllin, 1x hypnotic specter
Battlefield:
7x swamp (4t)
2x spawning pool
1x looming shade (t attacking, will pump upon block)
1x festering goblin (q)
1x hypnotic specter (q)
GY: 3x looming shade, 3x festering goblin, 2x hypnotic specter, 2x last gasp,
RFG: 2x demonic spirit guide
I do not like the sound of that...
Faust licks his lips nervously as the beast lets loose its roar. He glances over at Xiras and the sisters. Hopefully their defenses will be enough to hold that thing off when it comes.
He looks back at his opponent. Meanwhile I'm going to have to try and take him down.
He realises that his opponent can just burn off his specters, so he calls his last shade to take the stand, hoping it will be enough conjuring up another pool of decaying bodyparts in case it was needed.
Life:12
Cross drawn 1/0
Plays: 1x spawning pool, 1x looming shade
Battlefield:
6x swamp (3t)
2x spawning pool (1t)
1x looming shade q
GY: 3x looming shade, 3x festering goblin, 2x hypnotic specter
RFG: 2x demonic spirit guide
Faust stands back quietly as he watch his shades burn to death, the fire cleansing away the restless spirits of the undead. Your death will be avenged...
He whispers softly.
What's this... he used the seals to burn my creatures?
Reacting quickly he infuses the shade with enough mana to save them from the seals, each energy given increasing the shades size and substance making them deadlier. It seems I have a lot to learn about other mages tricks.
Life:12
Cross drawn 1/0
Plays:
Battlefield: 6x swamp t, 1x spawning pool t
2x looming shadet attacking Estghai (1 5/5, 1 4/4)
GY: 1x looming shade, 3x festering goblin, 2x hypnotic specter
RFG: 2x demonic spirit guide
You won't be laughing for long.
Faust grew confidant as the sister's line of defense grew, and he began to smile as Xiras blasts away their opponent's goblins, leaving him wide open. Yes it seems the ladies have our backs. Time to show them we're competent mages too.
He extends the puddle of swamp around his feet, then following Xiras's lead he orders all his creatures to charge once again at the Keldon with the horn. He has no defenses, other than his sword. This will surely bring him to his knees.
Life:12
Cross drawn 1/0
Plays: 1x swamp,
Battlefield: 6x swamp q, 1x spawning pool q
2x looming shade t attacking Estghai
1x hypnotic specter t attacking Estghai
GY: 1x looming shade, 3x festering goblin, 1x hypnotic specter
RFG: 2x demonic spirit guide
OOC: Have responses and further actions depending on seals and after combat.
Faust listens quietly as words fly. Apparently the five of them has a shared history. He presumes these Keldons are the ones who destroyed the town Athy lived in, Engdar, before it was rebuilt. While Athy seems intent on ripping all 3 men with her bare hands, Kira it seems is still merciful to Neld. Or at least she was. Now that he's ordered the Kelds to kill them, again, she may be a bit more hesitant to protect him.
What Faust couldn't believe was that Neld still trusted the Keldons. He was willing to bet his gems that they would continue burning down the village once they were handed their gold. The conversation quickly turns to battle and one of the Keldon managed to hit him and the sisters with a shock of lightning to fast to react to. Cheap shot. You won't be so lucky next time.
To his allies he mumbles, Better end this quickly before their reinforcements come.
Gathering more mana around him he sends this whirlwind of energy into the invisible world that lays parallel with their own, giving substance to spirit, bringing to life manifests of memories. Then he commands his specters to take to the skies, both focused on injuring the Keld with the horn. Those swords look like they're gonna hurt.
Life:12
Cross drawn 1/0
Plays: 1x swamp, 2x looming shade
Battlefield: 5x swamp 5t 1x spawning pool t
2x looming shade q
2x hypnotic specter t attacking Estghai
GY: 1x looming shade, 3x festering goblin
RFG: 2x demonic spirit guide
Faust gives a half smile to Xiras to acknowledge his compliment, then turns to see that the sisters are already on their way to the town hall. He hurries over to join them, adding more power to his reserves, before drawing the essence of a demon out of the folds of his cloak and using this to construct to life two abyssmal specters.
Got you at last.
Can't give up. Gotta keep going.
His legs and arms starts to tire, and he starts gulping in mouthfuls of air instead of breathing it smoothly in. Unfortunately the stale air in the rabbit hole does not provide much oxygen.
Can't give up. Nearly there.
He sets his sight on his friend's back and keeps on running.
He fell behind Xiras and continued to chase Neld.
Faust alerts the others to Neld's fleeting form then quickly rushes over to pursue him. As he does so his creatures turn to vapour, dissolving back into the mana that conjured it.
Faust helps his friends search for Neld, his eyes darting to and fro from under his hood.
OOC: and the curse is broken!
He focuses on the spells he had left, taking a second to realise that he found he was recalling spells that he had already used. He sees Xiras's eyes flashing and guesses that the moonfolk is the one causing this sudden burst of renewed inspiration. Blue mages were widely known for mind tricks after all. Faust hopes he has some more of that spell handy to use for himself, in case they aren't able to kill the Keldon before his beast comes again.
Lets finish this dance.
He gathers all his energy, tendrils of black mana swirling around him in a hurricane of force, then commands all his creatures to attack, slowly feeding his shade the energy from his hurricane of power.
Cross drawn 1/0
Plays: 1x swamp,
Battlefield:
8x swamp q
2x spawning pool q
1x looming shade (t attacking, will pump in response to burns, and to kill drikel if able)
1x festering goblin (t attacking)
1x hypnotic specter (t attacking)
GY:
RFG: 2x demonic spirit guide
Faust aids Xiras inattempting to clear their enemy's wall of goblins by snuffing out their life with one of the scrolls he had received previously. Two of the goblins found they were suddenly unable to breathe, eyes bulging, mouth agape desperate to inhale.
OOC: 2x last gasp on two tokens at EOT
A goblin similar in shape as the Keldon's appears on Faust's side, bringing with it a wafting pungent stench of decay.
After the goblin comes a rider mounted upon a beastial creature, tattered wings carrying a grosteque body of what may be a blindman's vision of a wyvern.
Then he commands his shade to attack, trying to reduce his opponents numbers even more.
Cross drawn 1/0
Plays: 1x swamp, 1x festering gobllin, 1x hypnotic specter
Battlefield:
7x swamp (4t)
2x spawning pool
1x looming shade (t attacking, will pump upon block)
1x festering goblin (q)
1x hypnotic specter (q)
GY: 3x looming shade, 3x festering goblin, 2x hypnotic specter, 2x last gasp,
RFG: 2x demonic spirit guide
Faust licks his lips nervously as the beast lets loose its roar. He glances over at Xiras and the sisters.
Hopefully their defenses will be enough to hold that thing off when it comes.
He looks back at his opponent.
Meanwhile I'm going to have to try and take him down.
He realises that his opponent can just burn off his specters, so he calls his last shade to take the stand, hoping it will be enough conjuring up another pool of decaying bodyparts in case it was needed.
Cross drawn 1/0
Plays: 1x spawning pool, 1x looming shade
Battlefield:
6x swamp (3t)
2x spawning pool (1t)
1x looming shade q
GY: 3x looming shade, 3x festering goblin, 2x hypnotic specter
RFG: 2x demonic spirit guide
Faust stands back quietly as he watch his shades burn to death, the fire cleansing away the restless spirits of the undead.
Your death will be avenged...
He whispers softly.
Reacting quickly he infuses the shade with enough mana to save them from the seals, each energy given increasing the shades size and substance making them deadlier.
It seems I have a lot to learn about other mages tricks.
Cross drawn 1/0
Plays:
Battlefield: 6x swamp t, 1x spawning pool t
2x looming shade t attacking Estghai (1 5/5, 1 4/4)
GY: 1x looming shade, 3x festering goblin, 2x hypnotic specter
RFG: 2x demonic spirit guide
OOC: pump one shade by 4 and one by 3
Faust grew confidant as the sister's line of defense grew, and he began to smile as Xiras blasts away their opponent's goblins, leaving him wide open.
Yes it seems the ladies have our backs. Time to show them we're competent mages too.
He extends the puddle of swamp around his feet, then following Xiras's lead he orders all his creatures to charge once again at the Keldon with the horn.
He has no defenses, other than his sword. This will surely bring him to his knees.
Cross drawn 1/0
Plays: 1x swamp,
Battlefield: 6x swamp q, 1x spawning pool q
2x looming shade t attacking Estghai
1x hypnotic specter t attacking Estghai
GY: 1x looming shade, 3x festering goblin, 1x hypnotic specter
RFG: 2x demonic spirit guide
OOC: Have responses and further actions depending on seals and after combat.
Or at least she was. Now that he's ordered the Kelds to kill them, again, she may be a bit more hesitant to protect him.
What Faust couldn't believe was that Neld still trusted the Keldons. He was willing to bet his gems that they would continue burning down the village once they were handed their gold. The conversation quickly turns to battle and one of the Keldon managed to hit him and the sisters with a shock of lightning to fast to react to.
Cheap shot. You won't be so lucky next time.
To his allies he mumbles,
Better end this quickly before their reinforcements come.
Gathering more mana around him he sends this whirlwind of energy into the invisible world that lays parallel with their own, giving substance to spirit, bringing to life manifests of memories. Then he commands his specters to take to the skies, both focused on injuring the Keld with the horn.
Those swords look like they're gonna hurt.
Cross drawn 1/0
Plays: 1x swamp, 2x looming shade
Battlefield: 5x swamp 5t 1x spawning pool t
2x looming shade q
2x hypnotic specter t attacking Estghai
GY: 1x looming shade, 3x festering goblin
RFG: 2x demonic spirit guide
Cross drawn 1/0
Plays: 1x swamp, rfg1x demonic spirit guide, 2x hypnotic specter
Battlefield: 4x swamp 4t 1x spawning pool t
2x hypnotic specter q
GY: 1x looming shade, 3x festering goblin
RFG: 2x demonic spirit guide