Attack on Moraken's tower in Progress!

[Dezza]

Update!
Across Trelania forces are being mobilised and people flock to the cities and towns in fear hearing of a Cult force on the loose in their nation and the attacks on Moraken.

All forces have been put on alert and ordered to secure the towns and cities.

Aeridinites have arrived in large numbers to the fields and properties south of Hlint where large makeshift camps have been set up for the residents and locals of Hlint.

Inside Hlint itself the streets are quiet, some of the Queens Fifth regiment patrol the quiet streets and direct aid along the main road and out the gate to the north where Moraken's tower lies. Being warned by Lucindite mages directed by Conner the guards have sentries on the western walls overlooking the goblin wastelands watching the sky for signs of flying enemies.

Notable adventurers work tirelessly with local forces and priests and priestesses and laypeople from Aeridin, Ilsare, Lucinda, Katia, Rofirein and Toran and other organisations across Trelania, standing together in such a time of crisis.

So much has happened it's hard to believe that it's only been six days since the Cult's first strike at Moraken and still no sign of the man himself. Still around the lands in which his tower sits violent lightning plays about in the huge black and red magically charged cloud that Lucindites have verified is being caused by the defences put up around Morakens tower.

[RollinsCat]

Andrew Reid makes as much haste as he can to the shrine of Ilsare in Hlint to lend assistance, when the news finally hits Mariner's Hold of the attack.

[Tanman]

*Eghaas makes his way to Hlint hearing of the news and makes his way there helping out the wounded that make their way back to Hlint.*

[Lance Stargazer]

*The knight in blue and gold has not been seen much over the lines, the time recovering of his wounds have made him to be out of sight for some time, yet he has been seen finally appearing on the field wearing his armor and shield ready again for the battle,  AS he stands over the fields he moves amoung the ranks of the faithful, examinating the Toranite troops and the evacuation process. He presents with Lady Daniella and works along her to keep the morale high.

In the meantime of his recovery, a messenger is dispatched towards Hilm castle with the report of the events that has happened here, The fall of the corrupted copper dragon amoung the most relevant news,

As he looks over the area, he looks towards the horizon and smiles as he sees Chaynce. Patting his shoulder he smiles and reasures him that they Are alright and that the battle will be dangerous so better be ready if plan to stay .

he seems to be toughtfull when not speaking directly, looking over the crowd for whom is around and helping with the preparation.*

[mixafix]

A halfling appears on the streets of Hlint, representing the charity Little Miracles, He moves among those helping the battle weary with bulk bought used only once bandages and nearly windproof tents - all at insane price with an everything must go sales pitch.

[willhoff]

*Vrebel appears from one of the many make shift tents outside of Moraken's devoted to healing those in the fight to take back the castle.  He squints to the lightning filled sky over Moraken's as he unwraps a large bandage surrounding his abdomen.  He smiles to the nurse as he leaves*

Thanks honey I'll probably be back

[cbnicholson]

A young man, newly grown whiskers sparse on his cheeks and chin is spotted occasionally skulking around the edges of the aid station, for those looking he seems to be avoiding a certain Knight of the Wyrm.  As he spots what he thinks maybe a captain of the Queen's Army, he darts toward the man, bow on his back, hood in his hands, his face all earnestness. "Scuse me Mister, I wanna enlist in the Queen's scouts. *speaking faster before the man can reply* Me Da taught me ta fight and me Ma ta scout some.." He finishes his speil and waits trying to look competent.

[Zoogmunch]

Rhakt skulks about in the forest on the edge of Hlint watching the commotion.

He hears of the minor problems the great mage has and hopes he can later, visit the morgue if the old wizard is dead and eat the old goats heart and gain his powers.

*he sits with his head in his hands wondering what disguise might be best to avoid the stares..................he puts down the goblin shin bone hes chewing and wonders if weight loss will ensue overnight*

He gets up to go and find Naster for advice.

[xsweetpeaxs]

*After hearing the news, Kylie hastily stuffed her bags with heal kits and potions. She scrambled around the inn's kitchen cooking up a storm; breads, meats, and other rations for Hlint's residents*

*She mounted Snowpea, endearingly reached her hand down to Hayley* Hayley, join me please. *She pulled Hayley up, snapped the reins, and the two girls rode off*

[cbnicholson]

//sorry all, I'm out..keep crashing.

[Dezza]

Update!
Combined forces have advanced on Morakens abode to reinforce those already stationed outside the Tower while those in town ensure the last of the citizens are moved to the southern fields.

[Dezza]

Update!
Several hours after the forces left for The tower word arrives that the Myrdrachs and Dragon have been spotted approaching Hlint. Fear and dread fills the hearts of those gathered. As the force approaches it splits into two with the main force going north to MOrakens and the smaller secondary force heading straight for Hlint.

They land amidst the houses of several districts in the town and a ferocious running battle is engaged on the streets of Hlint. Heroes valiantly defend the city, they only ones truly able to survive the vicious Myrdrachs stand toe to toe with them while militia and guardsmen are ripped to shreds. Toranite defenders rally around their leader and drive back a large group of Myrdrachs only to have another group emerge from an street further down the road and tear a group of Queens guards to shreds. The combat is fast and deadly and running battles are fought all over the place.

Eventually the heroes rally with the remaining city defenders and bring down the last of teh Myrdrachs in the centre of Hlint just in front of the Wild Surge Inn.

For the dozen MyrDrachs killed early estimates indicate that a score of guardsman, 12 local militia, 15 Toranites, 3 Ilsarans, 4 Aeridinites, 12 Rofireinites, six Lucindite mages and dozens of auxilary supporters including several adventurers were lost. Heavy losses indeed.

[Dezza]

Update!
At Morakens tower the gathered host managed to penetrate the previous Cult breach in Moraken's defences and use it to their advantage. Even as Myrdrachs assaulted Hlint the Tower forces forced their way in overcoming Cult forces that had set up barricades and trip wires for just such an assault. The battles within the lower levels of the tower were fierce but the host invading the tower overcame the defenders with few losses.

As they began to organise their progress forward another cutl force landed outside the tower with a massive silver and blue corrupted dragon. Sending in Myrdrachs the PC's fought them off before heading upwards into Morakens tower. Sadly they fell victim as the previous Cult forces did to a temporal trap of Morakens which sent them into a holding area where the remaining cult forces were trying to find a way out.

A series of hide and seek battles ensued around the place as the Tower force attempted to deal with the Cultists while trying to find a way to get to Moraken. Eventually they managed to hold off the cultists long enough to emerge from the dungeon to where Moraken was located.

Here they found Moraken and two powerful Cultist mages locked in a time stasis caused by a combination of magics around a TimeStop spell. Each mage locked in the last moments of casting a spell before being caught in the time lag.

[Dezza]

Update!
Back at Hlint the survivors of the attack mopped up after the battle and watched helplessly as he Dragon flew towards the Tower. Some left to try and help the Tower force and others remained to see to the wounded.

It was then only an hour or so later that once again fear and disbelief hit the defenders of Hlint at the announcement that more flying creatures were inbound. Rushing to the western walls of Hlint they watched in horror as the sky filled with specks that drew quickly closer.

Coming out of the sun the viewers could at first see ten, then twenty, then at least thirty more creatures. The damage that a mere dozen had caused several hours before fresh in their minds many broke and ran in fear trying to get away from the impending attack. Those who remained began to say what prayers they had to say, realising their doom was approaching.

It was at that point when death stared them directly in the face that the group of flying creatures banked out of the sun and angled northwards towards Morakens tower. The defenders of Hlint could see they were not actually Myrdrachs but instead a huge group of Ice Drakes led by one that was almost the size of a small dragon.

Boyed suddely by the appearance of the creatures heading north the defenders rushed to the northern defences to try and strain to see what was going on.

[Dezza]

Update!
Inside the tower the force worked together to break the time stop that had encapsulated Moraken and the other mages and dealt quickly with the enemy cultists freeing Moraken in the process. Moraken took stock of the situation and dispelled the towers defences and personally led the Tower force outside to aid those fighting there against the Dragon and the Myrdrachs.

[Dezza]

Update!
As the clouds cleared around Morakens the Ice Drakes arrived, below Myrdrach and the Dragon tore to shreds anyone that came close. Moraken led the Tower force into the foray and the battle renewed again. The sheer intensity of the battle was evident even from Hlint. The forces fighting the Myrdrachs and the dragon fell one by one and the Cult began to get the upper hand as their attackers fell beneath their claws and bites.

From above the Ice Drakes screamed in at the Dragon breathing icy blasts and crystals at the creature enraging it beyond belief them flying up and out of range of the dragons claws. Attacked from above and below the Dragon finally launched into the air after the Ice Drakes pursuing them as they let it far from the battle below.

Encouraged by the Dragons departure the defenders of the tower pressed the attack but they were hard pressed against the Myrdrachs who steadily cut them down until Moraken fought alone outside his tower.

Around him lay the bodies of countless souls who tried to make a difference. Saddened, tired and angered by the scene Moraken unleashed his most powerful spells as the Myrdrachs came for him blasting them to pieces before only the sounds of burning trees around him could be heard.

Collapsing to the ground in weakness and to his injuries from the battle Moraken activated a devcie to summon aid. Within the hour Phoenix Quill members arrived in Hlint to summon any able to travel north to give support.

Out of the dust and ashes around Morakens tower the dead and dying were tended to for the rest of the day. Solemn faces could be seen everywhere.

It was a hollow victory, the lives lost in the engagement was staggering for the relatively small force of Cultists.

A somber time in the history of Mistone and the first blow struck by the Cult in the war that is to come. One that no one can say either side won decisively. A very real reminder of the power, tenacity and brute strength of the forces people will face in the war to come.

[Rowana]

Within two weeks reports go out to the world that Hlint is quarantined. No one allowed in or out unless given special permissions from the Queen or Aeridites at this time!

[Anamnesis]

As the signs are posted around all the entrances of Hlint regarding the quarantine, letters are sent out to those that Elohanna can trust to offer what aid they can with a list of supplies urgently needed.


Included in but not exclusive to those listed, she is requesting aid from the Tower Academy, The Silver Buckle Inn (Andrew), The Leringard Inn and Tavern (Steel), The Angels (Alazira, Tod, Daniel Benjamin, Chazzler etc), The Toranites (Daniella Stormhaven, Ian, etc), Aerimor, The Krandor Hospital (ShadowLeaf, Sehky, Sil'via, etc), The foundation, Jennara Creekskipper, Connor Gravil and Annalee, and any others they can rely on for aid in this time of need.


My Dearest Friends,

I am sending you this letter from the City of Hlint, who is in desperate need of any aid that can be offered in the form of blankets, food, clean drinking water (as we believe the well may be contaminated), all the fresh bandages that can be offered.

I am asking you however that due to the quarantine of the city to please leave the supplies on the outskirts of Hlint and I will see that they are moved into the city where they are needed most, to help us prevent any others from becoming ill.

Please I am asking you all to help where you can. I am also asking that if any of you were present for the battle at Hlint to send word of your recollection of what happened so that we may be able to find a way to cure this sickness that is plaguing our friends. Please do not try to enter the city itself as the guards have been given strict orders not to allow any in without permission.

Please send word with any aid you can offer. I can not impress upon you all the sense of urgency and how much the aid is needed. Please dig deep and generously to aid our friends in this most desperate hour of need.

Sincerely,
Elohanna Min A'Litae
Priestess of Aeridin
Instructor of the Tower Academy

[Warchild214]

As Leaf finishes reading the letter from miss Elly, he makes sure that his family is safe and secure before making haste for Krandor.  

Leaf runs into the hospital and quickly informs the administration that word needs to be sent immediatley to all members of the Krandor Area Response Team (K.A.R.T) relaying that the town of Hlint is in need of our aid and the team is being dispatched to the battle ravaged city at once.

After the messenger birds are sent off, Leaf starts preparing the Oxen teams for K.A.R.T transport and starts loading numerous fresh water jugs, blankets, food rations, bandages, stretchers, blankets, healing potions and clean surgical blades onto the carts and wagons.  He receives word from the hospital staff that the K.A.R.T members have heeded the call and some will be in arriving in Krandor shortly and the others are making their way to Hlint this very minute.

[Dezza]

Update!
Tragedy after tragedy. No sooner are the bodies of the fallen defenders of Hlint interred and the bodies of the attackers burn't than a new threat rises from the ashes of the old. A mysterious plague now spreading through the town.