Xarrzan

Sarick was glad the Rito had not taken offense to his falcon snack. They must have been distracted by the battle. Sarick waited for the guard's response to Nerwen's statement...

Sarick was glad the avian creature was finally brought to the ground. He had this strange feeling his scales would be pierced once again by those annoying arrows. Sarick slithered over and picked up two vials of liquid that dropped and a helmet from the male Rito. Sarick quickly identified the liquids. He tossed a Remedy to De'kra and tossed a Potion to Nerwen. Sarick flicked out his tongue to taste the air in and around the helmet. He tasted sweat and feathers but also a tinge of magic. Sarick took off his headdress and placed the helmet on his head. He felt the natural protection of a metallic helmet but strangely he could not feel the touch of wind against his scales as much as before. It was hard to feel many things through his scales in the first place, feeling less was not on his plan. Sarick took off the helmet and felt the wind brushing him again. He turned to his party and said "Thisss helmet offers protection as well as lessens the touch of the wind. Does anyone want to wear it?" Sarick positioned himself so the large lump of digesting falcon in his stomach didn't display so proudly before saying to the Rito, "We have proven ourselves worthy. I believe you are now obligated by your wordsss to speak in a more civilized manner."

Sarick could not understand why his healing staff did not activate. It was a bit dusty from non use but still, he could feel the magics within. Dragon's Heart Sword: "You lack focus. You lacked the focus to defend my partner and you lack focus now." Sarick ignored the sword and attacked Flavius from the back row with his wind magic. Battle Order: ------------- Xander >De'kra >Nyx >Nerwen >Sarick vs. Flavius

Sarick felt the soothing relief of Nerwen's magic and the searing pain of another arrow. 'Any suggestions?' Sarick thought at the sword. There was no response though. "Thanks for the heal Nerwen, I'll return the favor." Sarick attacked Nerwen from the front row with his healing staff. "Xander, I hope you can shrug off his next attack, he seems to be aiming at you." Battle Order 1: ------------- >Xander >Nyx >De'kra >Nerwen Sarick vs. Nerwen (Healing Staff) Battle Order 2: ------------- Xander >Nyx >De'kra >Nerwen >Sarick vs. Flavius (Wind Magic, back row)

Sarick's eyes came back in focus. He remembered creating a lot of wind and an arrow flying at his chest. Sarick looked down to see the arrow still embedded in him. He quickly pulled it out and assessed the scene. One foe left and the team in relatively good health. Sarick attacked Flavius from the back row with wind magic while saying, "Nerwen, can you throw a heal my way?" Battle Order: ------------- >Nyx Xander >De'kra >Nerwen >Sarick vs. Flavius OOC: No overstep. I didn't post within the 24 hr window so no worries.

Sarick continued to attack Denerii from the back row with wind magic. Battle Order: ------------- >Nyx vs. Denerii Xander vs. Denerii >De'kra vs. Denerii >Sarick vs. Denerii >Nerwen healing Nerwen

Sarick smiled at the gust of wind. 'This power will be helpful in crossing the seas' he thought. Sarick burped and then frowned. The wind had not knocked his target down as he had hoped. Digesting the falcon was making him slightly tired but he continued to attack Denerii from the back row with wind magic. Battle Order: ------------- >De'kra vs. Flavius Xander vs. Flavius >Sarick vs. Denerii >Nerwen >Nyx

Xander quickly knocked the bird down after Sarick's gust of wind. Seeing a momentary pause in the skirmish, Sarick slithered forward to the bird. He wiggled his jaw until it was completely unhinged and then Sarick swallowed the falcon whole. A large lump could be seen sliding down Sarick's throat and then settling in his stomach. He slithered back slightly slower but still fast enough to continue the fight. "Dear lady, I shall sweep you off your feet," said Sarick as he attacked Denerii from the back row with wind magic. Battle Order: ------------- >De'kra vs. Flavius Xander vs. Flavius >Sarick vs. Denerii >Nerwen heals Nyx >Nyx vs. Falcon B

The falcon swooped down quickly, faster than Sarick expected. It clawed off some of his scales as he hissed at it. "You will regret that action." said Sarick as he attacked Falcon A from the back row with wind magic. Battle Order: ------------- >De'kra Nerwen Nyx >Sarick vs Falcon A Xander

Sarick released a powerful gust of wind that interrupted the falcon's flight and also blew Sarick backwards. He attempted to change the winds of this battle by attacking Falcon A from the back row with wind magic. Battle Order: ------------- >De'kra remedy on Nyx Nerwen vs Falcon B >Sarick vs Falcon A Nyx Xander vs Flavius

Sarick was taken back by Nerwen's eloquent speech. Maybe she would use her fame and influence from adventuring to gain a political office when she retired. "De'kra, if you cannot attack those that fly then I understand. Guard our backsss so there are no surprises." Sarick grabbed his opal gem and began to draw from it. Dragon's Heart: "Use the sapphire." 'I am a mage of ice, I use frost to chill my foes' thought Sarick. There was no further communication so he attacked the Falcon A from the back row with wind magic . Battle Order: ------------ Xander Nyx Nerwen Sarick De'kra

Sarick followed Nerwen's initial reaction and bowed as well, making sure to not break eye contact. He decided to wait for their response.

OOC: Sarick is holding the Dragon's Heart Sword in his possession. Sarick had an eventful night. He had tried to sleep but the sword leaning near his bed would not allow it. The sword vibrated for most of the night and when Sarick grabbed it, he was connected with the dragon within. It was angry, furious, frustrated and sorrowful all at once at the loss of Constance. It was too angry to speak in a language Sarick could understand but it continued to rage. Sarick wrapped his tail around the blade while he slept, it seemed to calm it a bit. In the morning Sarick had a few nicks and cuts on his tail but he would live. The blade was still silent but Sarick could tell it was smoldering. Sarick joined the rest of the heroes and bid goodbye to those that split off. Dragon's Heart: "NO!" responded the sword angrily in Sarick's mind. "You do not properly protect my partner and then you all pass me around like I am a common utensil! None of you are worthy!" "I am unable to part with the sword at thisss time Galen but I am sure your skill will keep you alive until we next meet. Good luck and be safe," said Sarick. Sarick tried to prob the sword for more communication but it was silent and still angry. He then listened to Nikolai and the members of the team. "I am ready to appeal to the Rito. How do we get there? Do we have a guide?" asked Sarick.

OOC: Excuse the fact that this post is only OOC. What about Sarick? He wasn't mentioned in going to guard Ella, nor to go with the Dragon, nor to go to the Rito. Also, I am carrying the Dragon's Heart sword.

Sarick moved forward with his team to defend Constance. He struck Felton with his staff instead of using his magic, it would cause less permanent damage that way. The first attack went well until the heat, horrible heat that came from the thrown device. Sarick was far too close to the explosion. His scales were burned, melted and fused together. He could still hear but movement was not an option. Cronk's healing waves were a welcome relief. With them he was able to shed his skin quickly and grow back some soft scales. They would harden over time. Sarick looked at the body of Constance, saddened that she did not have scales to protect her form and that a defender of Dragons had fallen in this disagreement. Sarick accepted the Dragon's Heart sword from De'kra and stuck it into his belt. The burnt belt was easily sliced and fell to the ground. Sarick picked it back up and froze the belt [at the cost of 1 ether] to keep it in place. The sword stayed awkwardly in place. Sarick blinked a few times, surveying the scene, then said "Thank you, those who stood by my side. I am glad none of the heroesss from either side received death as Constance did. We were employed to hunt cultists. Our employer hired us to find enemies of the state. We did that and slew the cultists. We found out that our guide was a traitor and it seems everyone is now well aware of thisss. We have done our job. If we cannot find another employerer then it seems like it is time to return home to Heroica." Sarick began slithering to the palace, he paused for a moment and said "We will see what the morning has to offer. Rest will clear our mindsss." With that Sarick slithered off in the direction of the palace to retire for the night.

OOC: Sarick should have full ether since he drank his tonic in the post declaring which team he chose. Sarick blasts Felton from the back row with frost (ice) magic. Battle Order: ------------- Constance vs. Nyx Xander >Nerwen vs. Cronk >Sarick vs. Felton Galen

Sarick listened to everyone's speech. He thought about their situation and decided to act decisively and speak frankly. "I do not know you Felton. I do not know you Constance. I do not know this Wren you hunt. Some heroesss have stated that Felton was untrustworthy before, whatever the circumstances. Everyone has only speculated that Constance is a traitor, with no proof. Felton speaksss on and on, trying to convince us of his side. Constance is a Dragon Knight which I assume means she has the support of the dragons. She is decisive and adamant, lets end this conflict and move on. I support the dragons and I will side with Constance." Sarick slithered over to Constance, not too close since she did not seem friendly. He then drank his tonic in preparation for the battle. Sarick flexed his fingers and forced the magical energy to his hands. "I do not plan on killing anyone and I hope my team feels the same. I hold no grudges on whichever side you choose. Let us make our choices and move on."

Sarick looked down on the fallen mage. He bent down, picked up the Sapphire Gem and placed it in one of his pouches. He then searched the bodies before Galen started to bury them. Sarick collected the gold and the lance, discarding everything else as worthless. Sarick then... handed the Lance to Cronk, handed 12 gold to Nerwen, handed 12 gold to Xander, handed 12 gold to De'kra, and handed 14 gold to Galen. Sarick surveyed the scene of the battle as he reached his hand into his pouch to pull out his tonic. He grabbed the Blue Potion by accident, uncorked the top and swallowed the contents. Only when the bottle came away from his lips did Sarick realize what he'd done. 'Hrm...I should have written a will' thought Sarick before the potion took effect.

OOC: Everyone has been able to post before I checked in and most all have posted there actions. No need to autoplay. The lightning from Sarick's magical burst illuminated the blade that felled Galen. Sarick reached into his pouch for his pheonix essence when he recalled that he had already used it before. He then saw that Xander had one ready to go. "If you are raising Galen back to his feet, then I shall continue my assult." Sarick continued his attack against the Emeraldo Mage from the back row with frost magic. Battle Order: ------------- Cronk Xander Galen De'kra Nerwen >Sarick vs. Emeraldo Mage

Sarick missed his attack but knew his luck would change. Sarick continued his attack against the Emeraldo Mage from the back row with frost magic. Battle Order: ------------- Cronk De'kra vs. Emeraldo Mage Xander >Sarick vs. Emeraldo Mage Nerwen Galen

Sarick blasted the mage and followed up with another attack. Sarick continued his attack against the Emeraldo Mage from the back row with frost magic. Battle Order: ------------- Cronk vs. Mounted Emeraldo Elite De'kra vs. Solider A Xander Nerwen vs. swordsman >Sarick vs. Emeraldo Mage Galen

OOC: That's ok. Also, I was standing in the back row and should have only taken 5 damage. Sarick looked at the gash on his arm. He glared at the swordsman and thought 'I will remember that'. "Nerwen, I will be fine thisss round. The cut is not bleeding badly. I would focus on healing others or attacking our foe." Sarick continued his attack against the Emeraldo Mage from the back row with frost magic. Battle Order: ------------- >Cronk vs. Mounted Emeraldo Elite >Xander vs. Lancer >Nerwen >Sarick vs. Emeraldo Mage >De'kra throws Ice Bomb >Galen drinks potion

OOC: Did I roll two special damages or just the one?

The lightning danced from Sarick's fingers and he felt much joy to see the bolts link from one enemy to the next. His team had taken heavy damage this round though. Sarick focused again on his opal gem and attacked the Emeraldo Mage from the back row with frost magic. Battle Order: ------------- >Cronk De'kra vs. Soldier B >Sarick vs. Emeraldo Mage >Nerwen >Xander - potion >Galen vs. Emeraldo Soldier A

The burst of magic was satisfying but the lightning left a metallic taste in Sarick's mouth. Sarick focused on his opal gem and attacked the Emeraldo Mage from the back row with frost magic. Battle Order: ------------- Cronk Xander De'kra vs. Soldier B >Sarick vs. Emeraldo Mage >Galen vs. Emeraldo Soldier A >Nerwen vs. Swordsman