12-26-2019, 09:03 PM
[font=trebuchet ms]Serpent hadn't expected to be led along by one of the Elysites, but apparently today was its lucky day. Spying Mistrim running off down one of the streets, Serpent slithered after her, flickering its tongue out to detect each of the overlaid scents. The scent of herbs was getting stronger; even if Mistrim was causing a diversion, they had to be getting closer to the target's house, at least.
It turned onto the next street just in time to spy the tip of Mistrim's tail slipping into one of the houses- it had to be the target's, at this rate. With a low, hissing laugh, Serpent darted towards the house, staying low to the ground in case its presence alerted the target. Assuming this house had a back door, then Warringkingdoms would likely order Mistrim to leave through there, leaving herself completely alone and unprotected. If it didn't have a back door, then the two would be cornered, and the other reapers could be summoned there... either way it would end in victory.
Arriving at the house, Serpent peered through the doorway. Indeed, it could see a back door. The encounter would be one-on-one, and the target's chances were slim. With a smirk, Serpent rushed through the doorway-
-and immediately regretted its decision upon seeing both Warringkingdoms and Mistrim standing there, the former holding an arrow. Hissing loudly, Serpent struck out towards Warringkingdoms, aiming to sink its teeth into her left front leg. There was no time to come up with a better plan. All it could do was deal as much damage as possible.
--
Barghest, meanwhile, had locked onto Tena, drawing closer and closer, its teeth ready to dig in-
Everything went white, as if a solid wall of light had slammed into it, blocking off its brain. Jolting, it yelped in pain, and whipped around as if searching for the source of the overload. The energy running through its system drowned out the surroundings, the noise and the chaos simultaneously fading away and being amplified to mind-shattering levels.
Kill- any means- deal with them! it heard the Ferryman order from an indeterminate distance, echoing through the static- and then there was nothing from the other end of the connection, not even the sound of silence. The connection was gone.
Barghest tried to back off, but pain exploded in its back legs when it tried to move- as though the earth itself was holding it down and tearing into it. With a loud, agonized snarl, Barghest lashed out with its freed front claws at anyone within reach. Whoever broke the connection had to pay.
--
Phoenix swept its gaze over the houses lining the street as it flew, searching for any signs of life. No one seemed to be outside at the moment, but there was still the possibility that the target was sheltered inside. Everyone at the docks had either been cooperative to the reapers' efforts, or had been occupied by Barghest, so Phoenix wasn't especially worried about being interrupted.
A shock of cold struck its talons from behind- not hard enough to hurt, but nonetheless enough to startle it. Flapping its wings rapidly to slow down and change direction, it whipped its head around, landing its gaze on Lemy as his insults rang through the air. Oh. So this was how it was going to be.
Use him as bait, ordered the Ferryman over their bond. Phoenix understood perfectly- if words couldn't draw out the target, then the scent of blood certainly would. Releasing a loud screech of anger, Phoenix dove down towards Lemy, extending its talons in an effort to snatch him up.
--
He'd had to cut off his connection to Barghest to spare his own mind, but Phoenix would likely be able to provide backup at the docks once Lemy had been dealt with. Rubbing at his temple with one paw as the boat exited the docks, the Ferryman closed his eyes. With a soft hum, he extended his mind across the bond with Serpent, hoping to see through its eyes. Chances were, if any of the reapers had found something, it would be Serpent.
Two loud thuds echoed behind him. Something had hit the boat.
The Ferryman had just enough time to turn around and witness his two attackers arriving on deck before he was shoved from above with a gust of wind- another one of Tena's tricks. Staggering a bit but managing to remain upright, he then jumped back- too late, as the other beast's paw slammed right into him, knocking him into the side of the boat. Forcing himself back onto his feet with a low wheeze, he glared at his two opponents, evaluating quickly what he ought to do.
Narrowing his eyes, he faded into the mist- his invisibility and intangibility may not have been as flashy as his brethren's powers, but they served him well. Phasing over to the other side of the boat behind the two- not going directly through, but passing by- he then faded back into reality, becoming visible and tangible once more. Narrowing his eyes, he attempted to project the sound of an agonized scream into both of their minds. Whether or not that worked, he would then lunge forwards with a one-two swipe, the first aiming to knock Tena overboard, the second aiming to swipe Valerian's legs out from under him.
The Ferryman
Health: 85%
Current form: a thin, almost-skeletal mountain wolf with black fur, rotten yellow fangs, and yellow-green pupil-less eyes; fur is now dripping with black, almost tar-like water
Powers: amorphous, clairvoyance, intangibility, invisibility, mental manipulation and communication
Attacking: [member=298]Tena M.[/member] [member=2129]HALO MERCER[/member]
Reapers Phoenix, Barghest, Serpent, and Megalodon
Health: 99%/85%/100%/100%
Current forms: misty figures in the shapes of a phoenix, black dog, serpent, and megalodon shark, respectively
Powers: water elementals, intangibility, invisibility; mentally bonded to the Ferryman (Barghest's connection has been disrupted)
Attacking: [member=649]Warringkingdoms[/member] (Serpent), [member=299]Ebra M.[/member] [member=869]lavi s.[/member] (Barghest), @lemy. (Phoenix), none (Megalodon)
It turned onto the next street just in time to spy the tip of Mistrim's tail slipping into one of the houses- it had to be the target's, at this rate. With a low, hissing laugh, Serpent darted towards the house, staying low to the ground in case its presence alerted the target. Assuming this house had a back door, then Warringkingdoms would likely order Mistrim to leave through there, leaving herself completely alone and unprotected. If it didn't have a back door, then the two would be cornered, and the other reapers could be summoned there... either way it would end in victory.
Arriving at the house, Serpent peered through the doorway. Indeed, it could see a back door. The encounter would be one-on-one, and the target's chances were slim. With a smirk, Serpent rushed through the doorway-
-and immediately regretted its decision upon seeing both Warringkingdoms and Mistrim standing there, the former holding an arrow. Hissing loudly, Serpent struck out towards Warringkingdoms, aiming to sink its teeth into her left front leg. There was no time to come up with a better plan. All it could do was deal as much damage as possible.
--
Barghest, meanwhile, had locked onto Tena, drawing closer and closer, its teeth ready to dig in-
Everything went white, as if a solid wall of light had slammed into it, blocking off its brain. Jolting, it yelped in pain, and whipped around as if searching for the source of the overload. The energy running through its system drowned out the surroundings, the noise and the chaos simultaneously fading away and being amplified to mind-shattering levels.
Kill- any means- deal with them! it heard the Ferryman order from an indeterminate distance, echoing through the static- and then there was nothing from the other end of the connection, not even the sound of silence. The connection was gone.
Barghest tried to back off, but pain exploded in its back legs when it tried to move- as though the earth itself was holding it down and tearing into it. With a loud, agonized snarl, Barghest lashed out with its freed front claws at anyone within reach. Whoever broke the connection had to pay.
--
Phoenix swept its gaze over the houses lining the street as it flew, searching for any signs of life. No one seemed to be outside at the moment, but there was still the possibility that the target was sheltered inside. Everyone at the docks had either been cooperative to the reapers' efforts, or had been occupied by Barghest, so Phoenix wasn't especially worried about being interrupted.
A shock of cold struck its talons from behind- not hard enough to hurt, but nonetheless enough to startle it. Flapping its wings rapidly to slow down and change direction, it whipped its head around, landing its gaze on Lemy as his insults rang through the air. Oh. So this was how it was going to be.
Use him as bait, ordered the Ferryman over their bond. Phoenix understood perfectly- if words couldn't draw out the target, then the scent of blood certainly would. Releasing a loud screech of anger, Phoenix dove down towards Lemy, extending its talons in an effort to snatch him up.
--
He'd had to cut off his connection to Barghest to spare his own mind, but Phoenix would likely be able to provide backup at the docks once Lemy had been dealt with. Rubbing at his temple with one paw as the boat exited the docks, the Ferryman closed his eyes. With a soft hum, he extended his mind across the bond with Serpent, hoping to see through its eyes. Chances were, if any of the reapers had found something, it would be Serpent.
Two loud thuds echoed behind him. Something had hit the boat.
The Ferryman had just enough time to turn around and witness his two attackers arriving on deck before he was shoved from above with a gust of wind- another one of Tena's tricks. Staggering a bit but managing to remain upright, he then jumped back- too late, as the other beast's paw slammed right into him, knocking him into the side of the boat. Forcing himself back onto his feet with a low wheeze, he glared at his two opponents, evaluating quickly what he ought to do.
Narrowing his eyes, he faded into the mist- his invisibility and intangibility may not have been as flashy as his brethren's powers, but they served him well. Phasing over to the other side of the boat behind the two- not going directly through, but passing by- he then faded back into reality, becoming visible and tangible once more. Narrowing his eyes, he attempted to project the sound of an agonized scream into both of their minds. Whether or not that worked, he would then lunge forwards with a one-two swipe, the first aiming to knock Tena overboard, the second aiming to swipe Valerian's legs out from under him.
The Ferryman
Health: 85%
Current form: a thin, almost-skeletal mountain wolf with black fur, rotten yellow fangs, and yellow-green pupil-less eyes; fur is now dripping with black, almost tar-like water
Powers: amorphous, clairvoyance, intangibility, invisibility, mental manipulation and communication
Attacking: [member=298]Tena M.[/member] [member=2129]HALO MERCER[/member]
Reapers Phoenix, Barghest, Serpent, and Megalodon
Health: 99%/85%/100%/100%
Current forms: misty figures in the shapes of a phoenix, black dog, serpent, and megalodon shark, respectively
Powers: water elementals, intangibility, invisibility; mentally bonded to the Ferryman (Barghest's connection has been disrupted)
Attacking: [member=649]Warringkingdoms[/member] (Serpent), [member=299]Ebra M.[/member] [member=869]lavi s.[/member] (Barghest), @lemy. (Phoenix), none (Megalodon)
[font=trebuchet ms]some weirdo