• Closed • Vigil (Seasonal Event Vhalar)

[Vincent D'Ordyn]

Vincent watched as a large group of attackers started to pace down the street. As he moved to intercept them, something else caught his eye. Another group of attackers, these armed with bows, and one with a torch. Vincent mentally cursed his luck. Though as he began to move towards the group that was hidden in the nearby alleyway, he spotted a second group in the alleyway next to him. Double his bad luck.

Vincent paused for only a trill as he thought about what he should he do. In a quick beat Vincent brought forth a large ethereal shield(Noble's Shield), and a brilliant short sword made of light. Turn he pointed the sword at the nearby group of archers and shouted. "I'm glad to see you all are good enough shots to hit something as big as a building. Though I have to wonder if you're actually any good with those bows. Why not take aim at a slightly smaller target." As Vincent's voice rang out, he let loose Taithir's Serpents Hood, hoping it would be enough to get the attention of the group.

With that Vincent turned and bolted across the open street to the other alleyway, holding his shield slightly towards the rear to intercept any incoming arrows. Though as he approached the second group he let out a shout and brought both his shield and sword to bear as he charged head first into the group that was reading to fire on the tavern.

[Vivian Shiryu]

That the mob was armed didn't concern Vivian one bit. Neither did the fact that they were, technically speaking, citizens of Rharne. The area behind her was very obviously a place for the sick and wounded, and those that deliberately sought to do harm to the sick and wounded deserved no mercy or quarter. And despite being armed, they were neither warriors or soldiers that she could tell.

Vivian, on the other hand, was not only armed, she was armored and had her shield. And all her gear was of a better quality than the average one was likely to find in the hands of peasants. Considering the relative plethora of unarmed and wounded behind her, she was also even less likely than usual to take prisoners or show restraint. Vivian's rapier flashed out again and again, each swing of the blade aiming to take lives rather than cause injuries. Then she heard the shouts and saw the flashing lights from the side, saw the man charging. Vivian growled, then swung a wide arc to get some space and stepped back until she had some slight breathing room.

"Ambush from the sides! Be wary!" she called, before turning her full attention back to the front. If there was more than just this wave, they would need some kind of reinforcements soon, or they would be hard pressed to resist a second attack. As for this first one, she would hold the front line, by herself if need be. But she couldn't do more than that, she was only one knight, after all. One the other hand, she was a Lightning Knight of Rharne, and these marauders would not be getting past her. Her blade continued it's dance seeking the life of her foes, but settling for their pain where need be, while her shield and armor took on the duty of keeping her alive.

[Pegasus]

Vigil
95th Vhalar, 717

Vincent thought quickly and utilised his Immortals' granted ability. This was a good thing, for a number of reasons. Being Rharne, the Immortals were more than respected here and such a show of Immortal favour meant that Vincent made them pause. The glowing sword and shield was damn impressive and there were mutterings and grumblings from the attackers. It gave them pause and then, he charged to the others.

Vivian, meanwhile, shouted a warning and then had her own fight to get on with. The attackers from the front needed to be dealt with and Vivian was determined and stoic in her defense of the place. Between the two of them, they behaved in a fashion which was unusual and, in fact, helpful. Vincent's display of Immortals - given powers, his unwavering determination and then his full-on charge towards them worked really well.

And, in fact, it worked really well in conjunction with Vivian's stoic, determined protection of the front of the building. Her determination to hold the line worked really well with Vincent's determination not to allow the line of attack to form and it meant that the two of them would realise that, although they were outnumbered, they had the advantage of skill and they had unnerved their opponents.

So, Vincent found himself facing off against three bandits, instead of the seven or more that he would have. The others had given up and run. Vivian's absolutely ferocious defense was working in so much as she was holding the line, but soon, she would need help.

Meanwhile, of the group who had been mostly scared off by Vincent, a few of them had remained (the ones on the side he wasn't) and they had fired burning arrows into the roof of the building. Those inside would find themselves needing to put out fires, right quick.

Off Topic

Feel free, Vincent and Vivian, to have a good scrap and describe your fight - control the npcs etc. Enjoy! I'll take it from there.