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Recent Events Summary:

The battle is in its infancy. It appears that the enemy forces have taken the bait, and are slowly falling into your trap. But the night is young.

>>31497387
Yay

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Ability Tree

GREEN abilities have been unlocked and learned.

BLUE abilties are unlocked, but are not yet purchased.

RED abilities are revealed, but locked due to prerequisites.

UNDERLINED abilities are active-use, as opposed to passive. Not all active abilities require mana.

All Revealed Ability Descriptions:

http://pastebin.com/9QRZs8RG

Books the Main Character has read:

http://pastebin.com/dAXR00gP

Character Sheet including learned abilities and other important information:

http://pastebin.com/64VcuCVk

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Current Statistics:

HP: 81/81
Mana: 76/76
EXP: 21

Shards of Order and Chaos:

(Retribution) - Empowered
(Maker) - Empowered
(Silence) - Strong
(Peace) - Empowered
(Breeze) - Strong
(Hammer) - Strong
(Ardor) - Empowered
{Resolve} - Strong
{Humanity} - Resonant

--Summoned--

Wisp - 1 mana to order

--Automatons--

Vita (Shade)

--Equipment--

Utility belt with purse

--Inventory--

Shaped Kinetic Ordinance (pocket)
Aurora Water Gem (pocket)
Shade (pocket)
Shadow Dynamo x 2 (pocket)
Wind Radio (pocket)

--Teleport Anchor--

Just south of Evinbrook Basin

--Current Location--

Evinbrook Basin

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Known Mana Pools:

Jacob's Field - entrance to Hecate's tomb - Spirit
Jacob's Field - Hecate's Chamber - Spirit
Tarun Gakth - Under Refuge - Shadow
Palthair Mines - Magnock's Lair - Spirit
Archon - Spirit District - Spirit
Archon - Shadow District - Shadow
Archon - Earth District - Earth
Archon - Water Distric - Water
Haven - Shadow
Abbotsford - Shadow
Aurora - Water
Va'ad - South Generator - Earth
Va'ad - North Generator - Earth
Arland - Dryfeld - Water
Kan-Abar - Royal Gardens - Earth

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H'oh shit, here for the beginning of Shadow Quest!

>Keikaku Fang time

>>31497441
>Shadow Dynamo x 2 (pocket)
>2
I could swear one of those was in the construct.

>>31497461
shhhhh

>>31497461
We had 3.
3 - 1 = 2

>>31497441
we should only have x1 Shadow dynamo SM.

>>31497475
No we didn't.

We got one from Vellik.

The made another from Xile.

>>31497475
No, we had 2. We got 1 shell from Vellik and we found 1 on Xile.

1+1=2

2-1=1

>>31497461

Oh, you're right. Should only be 1, now.

>>31497474
>>31497475
pls

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Yi Fang's Character Sheet - http://pastebin.com/qCuap22W

Current Status

HP: 20/20
Mana Barrier: 60/60
Mana: 140/140

Summons: 10/15

4 Reapers
3 Flesh Golems
1 Dark Colossus

Inventory:

Heavy Spirit Armor (equipped)
Charge Wand (perform one offensive spell for no cost)
Mana Potion x 2
Enchanted Daggers x 10
Spirit Sword (allows physical attack alongside channeling of offensive magic)
"That"

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>...Last time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EViDQAF4FP8

You are the Archmage Yi Fang, and you stand with your commanders on the hills east of the Evinbrook Basin. Your troops number about 113,000 - less than half the enemy forces. Luckily, your air force outnumbers them by similar margins.

Auriel is slowly bullying back the enemy airforce in a chess match of altitude and spacing. Nothing much has come of it but some exchanged cannon fire in the clouds high above.

Below you, your forces, having baited the main enemy legion, are now retreating back across the top of the basin. The enemy is marching forward slowly.

Councilor Yong Xu recommended you take the opportunity to bloody the enemy's front lines, but Tae Wong maintained caution. You decided to let things play out on their own, for now.

Things proceed as planned. The main enemy force continues to move down and into the valley.

"Fang!" Arcturis shouts.

"...yes?"

"Let's have a little action!" he says. "Their front lines are exposed. My men and I are set to charge."

"Patience is a virtue."

"Well, I'm sick and tired of waiting!"

"We'll be moving up our first line in moments," you tell him. "If you'd prefer to lead, you may. Just remember to retreat when the time is right."

"Hmph. Well."

"The plan depends on it."

"Is that the only word you know? Plan?"

You sigh.

>con't

>>31497441
Now that we are Fang. How does Shadow's power compare with ours? Also, how much of a freak in the sheets was Melody?

Arcturis may be a capable leader of his men, but can you really rely on him to get the job done? Things are at the most sensitive stage.

You decide to:

>Let Arcturis lead stage two of the plan: the feigned main attack, and subsequent repeated retreat. He may be a bull, but he'll be able to tear himself free when the time comes.
>Assign one of your councilors the task. You can't let the hothead send you all to the Nether.
>This might be a good chance to rid yourself of that leech, Prule Waterford. The front lines tend to be dangerous...
>some other strategy

>con't

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Time for Fang's Magical Realm.

>>31497494
>>31497491
Can't you just let us cheat?

Your hand is full of cards to play, and they can be played at any time.

>The Black Lady's main force lies in wait east of the river. It can be commanded forward at any time.
>Steward will be necessary to cap off the north end of the valley. His construct will have to be summoned with the right timing.
>Steward himself tells you that he can burn his mobile platform in exchange for a burst of power. That may prove useful in a pinch.
>Haven and Vellik's forces serve as a reserve to assist if there are any sudden problems.
>Vaz Grak's orc warriors and Great Tree's werewolves are both highly resistant to magic. They'll prove formidable shock troops.
>Melody has the Staff of Winds, and you have your fighter fleets. The enemy won't see that attack coming.
>Your Bone Titan will come in handy at some point. But not too early.
>You can take to the field yourself, if the troops need a morale boost. But you can't afford to become overly-exposed, or dragged into prolonged conflict.
>The angels - while they ostensibly remain on your side - are a precision tool of destruction. You might need them when the enemy puts together a targeted offensive, but if you rely on them too much, you could be exposing your backside.
>Abigail is nearby, resting in the tents with Shadow, and one of Haven's representatives, Ila. You could consult with them, if need be. They'll make a powerful strike team. Shadow is keeping in close contact with Auriel, and has told you he might travel to the Nemesis at some point.
>Hecate and Hemmelus are higher on the ridge behind you, waiting to cast their spell.
>You can always use "That". But you'd like to save it for Sandalphon, if possible.
>Consult with allied commanders, or consider the situation. Sometimes it's better to think before you leap.

>con't

>>31497517
>This might be a good chance to rid yourself of that leech, Prule Waterford. The front lines tend to be dangerous...
Fuck Waterford.

>>31497517
>>Let Arcturis lead stage two of the plan: the feigned main attack, and subsequent repeated retreat. He may be a bull, but he'll be able to tear himself free when the time comes.
He isn't a king for nothing

Currently Available Forces:

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HAVEN
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Shadow
Adavan
Auriel
Donovan Flint
Ila
Cain
Hamil
Tyrael

Airships:
>The Nemesis - Commanded by Auriel

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ARCHON
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Yi Fang
Abigail
Other Councilors

22,500 soldiers
2,500 mages

Airships:
>The Lesser Element
>The Light's Bane
>The Guen Tal
Mini-Airship Fleet - 76 small fighters

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FELNOIR
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200 Rangers
1,000 Soldiers

Freja Blackwater
Vidar Blackwater
Obis Vin

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ORCS
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Vaz Grak
2,500 Warriors

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FOREST DEN
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Valeria Kavanere

2,000 elvish warriors
800 elvish archers
200 Earth Mages

Young Bull
Great Tree

1,500 werewolves

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KELVERE
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Duke Vellik
Janus Miller

1,700 soldiers
100 mages
150 mercenaries and brigands of uncertain repute

Airships:
>The Bolt - commanded by Vellik

>con't

>>31497517
>This might be a good chance to rid yourself of that leech, Prule Waterford. The front lines tend to be dangerous...
He'll be eager to run just like we want, and if he fails at it well that's just too bad!

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VA'AD
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Steward 002 Mobile Platform
2 Dynamo Warriors
100 Flight Bots (winged, capable of full flight and detaching and reattaching pieces, powerful earth magic)
300 Glide Bots (limited gliding ability, quickly moving and mid-tier earth magic)
1,000 attack constructs (basic attack constructs)
2,000 repair drones (smaller floating droids capable of light stun attacks; main function is repair and assistance)
5 Steelstone Golems

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VAMPIRIA
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The Black Lady

31,000 soldiers
4,000 mages
57 Evolved Vampires (mages infect with vampirism; mostly army officers and nobility)

Airships:
>The Vengeance
>The Haumod

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ARLAND
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Arcturis
Gerald
Harvan
Hemmelus
Imil Anderson
Prule Waterford

10,500 soldiers
2,000 mage-knights (elite mounted cavalry)
500 mages

Airships:
>The Sebastian Flint - Commanded by Harvan

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NON-ALLIANCE FORCES
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50,000 Imperial soldiers and mages
5,000 Atlantian soldiers and mages

Airships:
>The Red Sun (Anahita)
>The Premonition (Charmeine)
>The Higher Calling (Raphael)
>The Way of Light (Sandalphon)

>>31497517
>Let Arcturis lead stage two of the plan: the feigned main attack, and subsequent repeated retreat. He may be a bull, but he'll be able to tear himself free when the time comes.

Gently remind him that both his country and his son's life depend on the success of "the plan".

>>31497420
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>Relative Magic Power Levels:
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>Godlike:

>The Black Lady
>Sandalphon
>Yi Fang

Shouldn't Abby be on that list now?
And Dave?

>>31497517
>>31497581
Also tell Arcturis his time to shine will come when it is actually time to attack.

>>31497570
>Currently Available
>Donovan Flint

>>31497517
>>Let Arcturis lead stage two of the plan: the feigned main attack, and subsequent repeated retreat. He may be a bull, but he'll be able to tear himself free when the time comes.

acturis is more than competent

>>31497599
The char sheet just isn't up to date in general. It doesn't even have all the known manapools.

>>31497610

woops

>>31497517
>>Let Arcturis lead stage two of the plan: the feigned main attack, and subsequent repeated retreat. He may be a bull, but he'll be able to tear himself free when the time comes.

>>31497517
Let arcturis lead. Letting Waterford lead at the most sensitive time would be a very bad idea, I think.

>>31497628

Yeah, I need to actually make a pastebin account so I can edit more easily.

Oh well, the ability section is all up to date, that's the most important part.

>>31497517
>Let Arcturis lead stage two of the plan: the feigned main attack, and subsequent repeated retreat. He may be a bull, but he'll be able to tear himself free when the time comes

>>31497517
>Let Arcturis lead stage two of the plan: the feigned main attack, and subsequent repeated retreat. He may be a bull, but he'll be able to tear himself free when the time comes.

>>31497517
>Let Arcturis lead stage two of the plan: the feigned main attack, and subsequent repeated retreat. He may be a bull, but he'll be able to tear himself free when the time comes

>Fang of Archon - Absorb 100 mana from your surroundings each turn for 5 turns. Cast up to three spells each turn; control twice as many summons. Lose all mana and your remaining mana barrier after turn 5.
Can Abby do this? She's a Fang and is of Archon.

>>31497756
Just when you think he is gone, there comes a hord of dragon summons.

>>31497756
>Abby with Fang of Archon
Jesus Christ how horrifying.

Reminder that Fang can into undead summons and he doesn't care about doing so the way Shadow does. Don't neglect to make a Flesh Golem/Titan if given the chance

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>>31497851
>Abby being able to chain cast 3 Void Bombs inn a single turn

Can we get Shadow to use an Eclipse when Melody's forces strike?

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>>31497910
>For 5 turns

Briefly, you consider throwing Waterford to the wolves.

But no. If his leadership fails, your lines may suffer.

"Alright, Lord Flint," you say. "Lead the charge. But remember, we're building a line to tempt them into splitting us apart. When the time comes, you must retreat."

"I'm not a fool, Fang. Watch and learn."

You sigh again. You've been at this longer than he's been alive. Aging grey-haired men just can't seem to wrap their heads around the fact that others might have more experience. "Be sure to come back in one piece. I have plans for you."

"...fucking plans..." Arcturis secures his helmet and turns to his knights. "Forward the cavalry!"

The order is shouted down the line. "Forward the cavalry!"

"Forward the cavalry!"

"Ride for Arland!"

"For Arland!"

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Arcturis, together with his lords Waterford and Andersen, lead the charge. Your own massed pikemen bring up the flanks, maintaining formation on either end of your core of mages and soldiers. The cavalry trots out in front.

Melody's primary force swings in from the river on the right side. The men retreating from the oncoming demons escape between your two lines, then turn to form up and seal the gap. Now, the stage is set - the lines close in quickly.

>con't

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>>31497910
>>31497978
That's just obscene.
I love it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhloM9UwOcg

A point of Wind gathers around the front of the cavalry. The horses break forward. Lines of green light flicker and enclose over the speartip of the cavalry charge, coating all of the mage-knights. But it's not just from Arcturis - every knight is contributing to the spell, forming a massive stormfront that roils before the galloping horses.

You've seen this before. It was how Sebastian defeated you outside the then-piddling town of Arland.

The demonic forces lob magic, globs of fire and bolts of lightning. The wall of Wind deflects and shreds the spells, tossing their remnants upward, where they explode and dissipate harmlessly. Waves of arrows attempt to stem the cavalry, but the wind knocks tears the wood to pieces.

The enemy lines hesitate. The volleys of magic grow erratic as the mages become desperate. Archers are still firing. They have no response.

Perfect.

The cavalry slams into the demonic lines. The Wind seems to move with the horses, trampling down their enemies and making them wince with cuts and scrapes, pushing them to turn up their spears and their shields. It's a long time before the spell dissipates and the cavalry is brought to a halt.

Arcturis, thankfully, knows better than to get embroiled in melee, where his mounts are more vulnerable. The charge wheels about. While some men die as they retreat, the damage inflicted on the enemy is worth it. Your own mages use magic to cover the Arland knights as they make their escape.

Melody's advance force takes advantage of the confusion, pressing into the demons' broken front line. For the moment, you have a strong and decisive advantage.

The second main legion of demons is marching around the left flank of the first, in a slow and inevitable flanking maneuver. They're entering the valley.

"...it's working!" Xu says. "Ha!"

Wong rolls his eyes at you. You smirk. Well, the young are prone to such outbursts.

>give specific orders
>let things continue

>>31497910
>>31497978
>FIRE THE WAIFU!

>>31497940
I don't know if we would want to waste eclipse for that. If it is necessary, maybe. But i'd rather keep it for the inevitable bullshit fights we will be forced to take part in. We'll have to wait and see when it is a good time to use it.

>>31498019
>>let things continue

>>31498019
As I can tell, there's nothing to indicate we need to deviate from the plan yet. Stay the course.

>>31498045
I'm expecting that Eclipse will end up being used when Sandalkong starts doing his big >MUH HYPERION speech and we have to storm the sigil.

>>31498019

As soon as there is a crumbling weakness in the demonic lines, I'd suggest sending in the Orcs and Werewolves.

If we can decisively crush one flank of the army, we'll be able to wheel around to crush the remaining forces.

At the same time, Melody's forces to the North can move forwards, giving Kan-Abar a dilemma where to place its own troops.

Never give your enemies a problem - give them a dilemma.

>inb4 the Shadow Magic Tree completion bonus is constantly having Eclipse active

>>31498019
Can we have the airships provide us with recon? I suspect that Sandalphon's meddling might have allowed the enemy to plan around our strategy.

If not, can we send Ila on recon to make sure the Kanians are all where we expect?

>>31498019
>let things continue
From what i gather things are moving as we want and the cavalry charge just now made things favorable. I don't see how we can improve.

>>31498137

No support for letting our shock troops enter the fray into the damaged flank of the demonic army?

I'd really caution AGAINST letting Kan-Abar's lines stabilize and begin to push back. We've dealt them a heavy initial blow - we must keep our momentum and ensure that the enemy does not regain morale.

>>31498266
I'd support it but I think people are waiting for something to go wrong before playing their hand.

>>31498219

You have this intelligence. They've taken the formation that you expected.

At the moment, they're moving how you want them to move.

You suspect that if Sandalphon is in contact with Kullia, he likely omitted specifics about the attack. At the end of the day, he does want the demons dead; needless bloodshed isn't his priority.

However, you wouldn't put it past him to imperil Archon's forces by some means.

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The cavalry makes its full turn relatively unmolested, but the demons are quick to recover - very quick. They react to pain, but they don't fear it, or death - no. You have to keep in mind that it's like fighting undead.

The lines are drawn, Melody's forward force on the right, your own mages and Arcturis on the left. The first legion spreads out across your entire line, although it's quite a bit deeper than yours. The fight continues for some minutes. Reports start to come in, mostly on casualties. A trickle of wounded begins to form from the back of your lines and into your rear encampment in the hills. You can sense the healing magic start in the gully near Hemmelus.

The demons are massing in the center of their line. You suspect that they're going to try to wedge between Vampiria and Arland.

Meanwhile, the second legion has almost made it around the end of its first. They'll soon start to spread out over your left flank.

There's an intelligence report that a large number of mages closer to Evinbrook are gathering. They're probably planning some sort of heavier counterattack.

What do you do?

>Signal the retreat now. You don't want any unnecessary damage.
>Send in shock troops to deter the enemy wedge. Batter their weakened lines to help cover your subsequent retreat.
>Risk sending a team behind enemy lines to investigate the report (specify)
>some other strategy

>>31498266
I think it's more not wanting to overextend ourselves before they've used their trump cards. It's only the beginning of the fight, they're guaranteed to restabilize at some point. it's not going to crumble that easily.

>>31498381

I say we signal the retreat now.

If we pull back now, it will look like we're losing our nerve for the counterattack.

No point in wasting men when we plan on retreating anyways.

>>31498381
>Send Auriel in the Nemesis to check the report. If it's fake she can swing around and hit the enemy ranks in their flanks.

>>31498381
>Send in shock troops to deter the enemy wedge. Batter their weakened lines to help cover your subsequent retreat.
Let's stick to the plan, retreating too fast can be just as bad as failing to retreat.

>>31498381
>Send in shock troops to deter the enemy wedge. Batter their weakened lines to help cover your subsequent retreat.
Let's not give them the advantage of the momentum here.

>>31498427
This sounds like a good idea.If they see something too dangerous, the Nemesis can shoot while cloaked, right?

>>31498428
>>31498431

Thirding this. We probably cannot stop the wedge from forming entirely, but we need the retreat to look legitimate.

>>31498381
>Send in shock troops to deter the enemy wedge. Batter their weakened lines to help cover your subsequent retreat.

>>31498381
>Send in shock troops to deter the enemy wedge. Batter their weakened lines to help cover your subsequent retreat.
Maybe toss some of our summons into the mix if we can extend them that far.

>>31498471
It can.

>>31498471

I'd prefer to keep the Nemesis itself cloaked until we have a clearer picture about where the BIG FISH are going to be battling, but we could definitely send another heavily-armed Airship that way.

>>31498471

Auriel reports that she is currently using the Nemesis's cloaking abilities to frighten off the enemy airships. She's partially cloaking the airship, then flying it elsewhere, then uncloaking another segment. This is projecting the illusion that we have more airships than we actually do.

She can fully cloak to investigate the enemy activities but it will slow down the effort to establish aerial superiority.

Alright, we're sending in the Shock Troops.

You decide to use:

>the werewolves
>the orcs
>Vellik's forces
>a small battalion of flesh golems
>a small battalion of summons

>>31498548
>a small battalion of summons

>>31497387
Not sure if this has been posted but... by any chance is the outer shell of the core of venia made up of the majority of Erebus when he sealed the remaining elemental lords inside the core as you can't kill an elemental lord merely contain them?

>>31498548
Flesh Golems. Let's not waste lives on a controlled retreat if we can.

>>31498527
Argh. I wasnt aware of that...
Still, She has the long rangs cannons... couldnt she shell that location a few times to break up whatever theyre doing for a few moments while she continues the act? we'd probably only need an extra minute or two before we retreat

>>31498548
>a small battalion of flesh golems

>>31498548
>a small battalion of summons
No use in wasting manpower.

>>31498548

>Flesh golems

I was talking about orcs/werewolves before, but flesh golems do the job and they're summons anyways, not "real" troops.

>>31498548
>>a small battalion of flesh golems

Summons are kinda wonky and I don't trust them. Plus, they take up mana.

>>31498548
>a small battalion of summons
Dragons and shit, yo.

>>31498548
>>a small battalion of summons

>>31498548
Fish Golems

>>31498548
>a small battalion of summons

>>31498583

Sure, she can do that. Fang will pass along the order.

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Vote 1:
>summons

Vote 2:
>flesh golems

>>31498584
>>31498577
>>31498602
There will be plenty of corpses to work with soon.
>>31498603
Summons are also more useful than flesh golems and won't break from our control.

>>31498652
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>>31498652
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>>31498652
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>>31498652
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>>31498652
1

>>31498652
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>>31498652
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>>31498684

You won't use demonic summons unless you specifically request it.

>>31498694
SM, we're fighting Demon Lords, right? Can we summon Demon Ladies?

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>>31498742
>pic related

Summons, coming right up.

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>>31498742

Of course!

The answer all along - we seduce them to death!

>>31498778
>>31498793
We will save the day with the power of love. Totally in character for Fang, right?

>>31498652
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>>31497590
Steward 002 Mobile Platform huh?
HUH?
I'm on to you.

>>31498652
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>>31498949
PANIC

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>>31498949
WE'VE BEEN RUSED

You reach for you radio and click the button to speak. A bit of Wind sparks inside of it.

You'll have to look into this device, later.

"Auriel."

"Fang? That you? I'm a little busy!"

"As are we all. A report tells me that the mages behind the legions are gathering. They could use a volley of airship fire to help them along, don't you think?"

"I'll see what I can do!"

"Thank you."

You attach the radio to a holster on your armor. You raise your hand, and focus a bit of magic. A sigil appears there - a shorter range form of communication, when compared to the radio, but good enough for a battle. "Councilor To."

"Archmage." You hear the sounds of clashing weapons. An explosion echoes through the sigil. "Things are getting heated. Do you have orders?"

"Put some summons on their center. Don't let them push us back before we retreat."

"Understood."

Your sigil fades.

In the distance, you feel twin eruptions of Lightning and Water. Everyone around you glances to the north.

Parting the clouds are two beams of magic. One crackles with a gold light; the other glows with a blue haze. They barrel for the flatlands north of the basin.

A black dome, formerly invisible to the your senses, flares to life. The two cannon strikes are diverted, but explode on the ground nearby. Apparently there's a demon lord there, but you probably caused them a significant amount of collateral damage.

>con't

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>>31498949

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

...So the demon lords haven't shown themselves or been indicated yet.

Hmm...

>>31499033
>>31499041
One just did.

Auriel's voice crackles through your radio. "Fang, they've got one of the lords down there."

"I noticed."

"I don't want to fire again so soon, I'll give away my position. I put a nice crater in the ground, though."

"Good work. Keep an eye on them."

"Aye-aye."

Meanwhile, you sense magic back on the field. You turn to look. Councilor Ming To forms the core of your sudden summoning battalion, focusing on a variety of Shadow summons, including one Colossus. And just in time - a huge force of minotaurs comes stomping out of the enemy lines.

The summons clash. The herd of minotaurs beats at the feet of the colossus, but the summon, four men tall, simply ignores them, swinging its arms to smash them back. In response, they conjure a wave of netherfire. Many of the summons are burned away, but the colussus is merely singed, and with it as a pillar, your lines remain stable. A good thing you didn't call for undead...they would have been burned to a crisp.

"Good choice, Archmage," Wong says. "But I think it's time for the retreat."

He's right. The second legion is already splitting around your line. At this rate, they'll meet with your troops in less than a minute. And Melody already seems to be backing off on the right side, retreating toward the river.

What do you do?

>strategy

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>>31498949

Heh, that's funny. When I saw that earlier in my notes I said "huh, 001? No, it should be 002, right? Sheesh, I always get those mixed up."

But it should've been 001! Oh well.

>>31499056
Stick to the plan, sound the retreat.

>>31499056
Retreat, activate the next stage of the plan. Whatever that is.

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>>31498949
THE SHADOWRUNS ARE BACK
I
CAN'T
HANDLE
THE SHADOWRUNS

>>31499056
Sound the retreat

>>31499056
Tactical retreat time.

>>31499055
Obviously I posted before updating and spoke too soon.

>>31499056
As the plan goes, retreat.

>>31499056

Popping in to vote. I say we scattenkreig into the baddies.

>>31499120
Are you even following the quest?

>>31499120
>Yi Fang
>Schattenkrieg

What.

>>31499056

>Stick to the plan.

Except, can we have an airship blow the shit out of the advancing ground forces of Kan-Abar?

Just have one of the lesser Airships with many smaller guns sweep by and fire blindly into the Kan-Abar gunships - focus on the troops that can't counterattack, it will have a greater effect on morale if they know we're playing dirty.

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>>31499080
>Retreat, activate the next stage of the plan. Whatever that is.

>>31499056
Retreat. Now is not the time for a stand.

>>31499120
>Voting without reading the thread

>>31499143

Wait, the Nemesis' main cannon has been Water Gem boosted right?

>>31499142

You could try.

The reason they aren't doing that right now is because it's much safer to get the aerial superiority before going down to altitudes needed to conduct effective air-to-land strikes. If your airships expose themselves earlier they could be shot out of the sky by enemy airships.

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>>31499120
>Schattenkrieg

And then there's this faggot...

>>31499173
Not yet. That's for the Chronomancy plan.

>>31499136

Yep, I usually read the archive but noticed it on the first page. We are strong.

>>31499177
Let's not for now.

Focus on the air

Alright, so far what I've got is

>retreat as planned
>follow plan until shit happens

So, I'll write a bit.

>>31499189
Shadow is gone. This is now Yi Fang quest.

>>31499189
Finish the archives first, then join.

>>31499210
yep

>>31499033
>>31499056
So one of the Demon Lords is hanging back near Evinbrook.

As expected they're hanging back and waiting until the chaotic energies reach their maximum before coming forward, very likely continuously summoning reinforcements in the meantime.

Perhaps we should send a general query out to watch out for places of congregating mages, that may shown where the others are hiding in undetectable black domes.

>>31499177

Better to wait then, thanks.

Air superiority first.

SM! Did you know...

There's been a few SQ references in Banished Quest recently, especially with the new artifact the Void Cloak and it's ability to kinda-Pocket things. Seems the QM + some of the participants are fans.

>>31499120
I guess you could call that

a blichkreig

>>31499237
That's neat.

>>31499237

That's cool. I've heard of BQ but I don't follow it. Is it worth a read?

>>31499261
If you like magical adventures and quite dynamic spells it's pretty fun.

>>31499261
Yes, as is Deniable Assets Quest. Both are super great.

As is this quest Shadow Master, thank you for all the feels and excitement over the many many many months.

>>31499210
>Everything goes exactly as planned and Donovan is rescued.

>>31499261

I've been too busy recently to stay up to date, but it's got an interesting setting and the QM has a talent for worldbuilding.

>>31499237
QUIT FUCKING ADVERTISING OUR QUEST!!!!

It's shitty enough that someone advertised us in the qtg.

"Sound the retreat," you say. You grasp your radio to give the order to Arcturis personally - just in case. "Lord Flint."

You hear something that sounds about like Wind tearing apart bone. "HAA! Take that you stinking filth!" There's another sound like a weapon sinking into flesh.

"...Lord Flint?"

"Ah? What? Fang. What do you want?"

"It's time for the retreat. Get your cavalry back here. My mages will cover you."

"Right. I'll see you shortly!"

The radio cuts out. You hope the fool can keep his wits about him long enough to see this through.

But your worries are unfounded, because soon enough, the lines start to part. Ming To's colossus sacrifices itself to cover the backs of the cavalry. After repeated walls of fire, and minotuars gouging at its legs, it collapses, and is then set upon by a horde of satyrs and blasted apart by imps.

>con't

Melody's forward force is baiting the back line of Kanian mages while the two legions converge to pin Arcturis. He continues to back off, and you signal your own main force foward. Your lines of soldiers march out from between the hills and down into the basin.

The flanking legion, seeing the oncoming army, is forced to turn - that stops Arcturis from being cut off. Meanwhile, Melody's men have their backs to the river. The gathered mages are still there, preparing their spell, and apparently shielded by one of the lords. Aside from its defensive maneuver, it hasn't moved.

All exactly as planned. You prepare to give the Order to Melody and Steward to forward the main forces and cap the valley.

Something oozes from the lines of the first demonic legion - a gas, a mist. It rolls across the ground like an opaque black fog.

You remember the way it was described to you before - the demon lord responsible for infecting your men with that disease. It's howling toward Arcturis's retreating lines, trying to destroy him before he can meet up with the main body of your mages.

What do you do?

>warn Arcturis - tell him to use the Windburn to drive off the gas
>send out Abigail and Ila, who are resistant to disease, to combat the demon lord
>sent in the orcs - they'll probably be somewhat resistant to the infectious poison
>some other strategy

>>31499377
Dude I dunno what you're so mad at this anon for. I archive read Shadow Quest when it was like at thread 90-ish and I'm so glad I did because it's great.

Learn to share good media rageman.

>>31499491
>warn Arcturis - tell him to use the Windburn to drive off the gas

If necessary, have Abigail and Ila harass the demon lord for a bit before coming back.

>>31499491
Considering Archon created Orcs, shouldn't Fang know if they are resistant to ailments?

>>31499491
Do we know exactly where the demon lord is?

>>31499491
>send out Abigail and Ila, who are resistant to disease, to combat the demon lord

I think that Arcturis will get too tired if he uses windburn, and he's probably really good for the troops' morale, so we want him to stay fighting for as long as possible. Abigail was going toe to toe with Shadow, so her and Ila should be able to hold it off... maybe.

>>31499491
SM could Shadow pretend to be Abigail's summon without anyone realizing what he really is?

>>31499491
>warn Arcturis - tell him to use the Windburn to drive off the gas
Wind seems like a good way to combat a gas based threat. Also, Arcturis being able to use the Windburn is no news to anyone. Abigail's armor and the orcs are still secrets.

>>31499491
Since the mages near evinbrook are continuing their spell while being protected by the Demon Lord, is there anyone who we could specifically warn about that?

For the poison gas send Abigail and Ila, since they're literally immune.
But warn Arcturis to haste or do something windy to blow away the gas anyways, since the Demon Lord responsible for it isn't quite in view yet.

>>31499491

1) Warn Arcturis! Tell him of the fog that will infect his men, but let him know that he doesn't have to use the Windburn - just keep the smog at bay. Between Arcturis and the knights, they should be able to combine their Wind magics and hold out as they retreat, right?

2) Send in Abigail and Ila immediately, maim the Demon Lord but tell them not to dig in, we're just looking to distract the Lord. Once the fog begins evaporating, Ila and Abigail should retreat.

>>31499577
Arcturis used Windburn for a long time against Meta. He knows how to pace himself, and he's coming right back to our lines anyways.

>>31499491
What's the range and size of Spirit Squall? Could we use it to repel the poison mist?

Alternately, would dragons have sufficient size and wing power to repel the mist by hovering?

>>31499567
Good point

>>31499491
>>warn Arcturis - tell him to use the Windburn to drive off the gas

>>31499644
Spirit Squall is short-ranged. Think of it like Fang's version of Void Ring, except monodirectional.

>>31499644

Wait, can we do something Archmage-y, SM?

Can we cast a low-powered Spirit Squall to slow the fog and potentially give Ila and Abigail more attack time and Arcturis time to retreat?

>>31499583
>SM could Shadow pretend to be Abigail's summon without anyone realizing what he really is?

You consider the idea, and remember that he could very easily hide in her shadow, just in case she gets in over her head.

Which, knowing your niece, is a likely possibility.

>>31499575

The orcs were designed to be resistant to magic. While this is indeed the case, a demon lord's abilities are on another level. Some of them may die outright; others impeded. The strongest would likely be unharmed.

>>31499535

A combination of strategies might be more effective...

>>31499627

Steward, who will be in close combat with that force once he caps the valley, is monitoring the situation.

>>31499644

Spirit squall is large but is centered on an area in front of you.

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So:

Warn Arcturis about the poison gas, and send out Abigail and Ila to deter the Demon Lord. Shadow can hide in Abigail's shadow.

It's a dark night, and mostly cloudy, but there will still be a sliver for shadow to sit in.

>>31499491
Warn Arcturis about it, but don't necesarily tell him to use the windburn immediately. if he needs to, sure, but if other magic will suffice, then use it. in the meantime, Abigail and Ila should distract the Lord from producing any more. not to kill him, but just to interrupt the flow.

>>31499491
While the windburn is forceful it's mostly cutting and slashing with the occasional super friction burning that Matthel pulled off. What we'd want Arcturis to do so blow the fog back enough that it goes into the enemy forces and avoids his cavalry. Get him and his knights to summon a gale behind them to push it back instead.

Prep Ila and Abigail, they'll be needed if that Demon Lord advances.

>>31499685

I'll let you burn 30 mana to produce a long-range Spirit Squall to attempt to aid in driving off the gases.

>>31499708

Anyone else in favor? We'll have plenty of time as Yi Fang to recover our lost mana.

>>31499716
>>31499708
Let's do it.

>>31499716
All it takes is like one turn to replenish 3d20 mana right? Sure.

>>31499708
I will support this.

>>31499708
Is it possible to Gather while giving orders or is it an all attention required type deal?

>>31499708
I'll go for that in the aid of whatever main plan gets supported.

>>31499708
Sure, if it doesn't draw attention to HQ's position.

Ok, writing.

Roll 1d100

>>31499708
Ok, I'm in. Let's recover mana afterwards since that only takes a turn.

Rolled 62

>>31499777

Rolled 4

>>31499777
And here come bonus rolls from spirit magic!

Crits don't count for Squall right?

Rolled 61

>>31499777
TRIPS MEANS DANGER

Rolled 88

>>31499777
I can feel the Rolls overtaking me

Rolled 71

>>31499777
It's best 3 of 8 guys, we got this.

Rolled 91

>>31499777
Rolling

>>31499784
>>31499794

I'll take moderate success.

>>31499784
>>31499794
This is quite a passable result.

>>31499784
>>31499787
>>31499794
Not bad. DC of 60 or less would be pretty reasonable for a simple spell.

Rolled 31

>>31499777
ROLL AS THOUGH OUR UNLIFE DEPENDS ON IT!

Rolled 22

>>31499777

>>31499799
>>31499809
>>31499813
Best three of eight guys, it's these rolls that count.

>>31499799
>>31499809
>>31499813
Pretty good.

>>31499799
>>31499809
>>31499813

These are our actual rolls because of how SS works, guys.

Man, if Yi Fang is capable of this OP Spirit Cockdickery, I don't even want to know what Hecate can do.

>>31499838
>>31499837
>>31499836

You're In the wrong Quest. SM is highest 2 of first 3, with Crits from the first 10.

>>31499874
Probably passively make people fall into line with silent and undetectable enslavement spells to further her perfect and ideal communist society.

>>31499874
Be a gigantic bitch

>>31499885
>pastebin.com/qCuap22W
Read his Character Sheet.

>>31499885
Some spells have modified roll rules.
> Spirit Squall - A continuous storm of whipped and chaotic spirit magic is unleashed in front of the user. (10 mana, 14 base power. Best 3 of 8 rolls. All crits ignored.)

>>31499885
Read Fangs pastebin ya baby elephant. Specifically the Squall entry.

>>31499885

OI!

>>31499896
This.

It's YOU who's in the wrong quest. SQ is for die-hard fans who actually PAY ATTENTION.

Just kidding, it's an easy mistake anon, just don't be one of those stress anons that's hard on others.

>>31499906
Baby elephant is my new favourite insult alongside shit mincer.

>>31499894
>>31499889

Well I guessed that much, but I want to know if she has a Doom Laser spell.

SM, does Hecate have a Doom Laser spell?

>>31499971

>implying it's not a Feels Laser

>>31499906
>baby elephant

I feel like I'm not understanding a reference here. How is this an insult?

>>31499971
I thought Doom Lasers were the realm of Hyperion and the angels.

Now Hecate, she'd have a Domm Laser.

>>31499993
Does it have to be an insult?

>>31499994
>Domm Laser
So THAT'S why Adavan wanted her back so badly. It must be hard finding a mistress for a walking bag of bones.

>>31500109
Realistically speaking she could've pulled some super mind magic to have her generals be super super loyal. It could've been something subtle and over time, too.

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>>31500109
Oh god I'm dying here. I went to post the Turbo Adavan picture in response to your post as his reaction to Hecate's return, but realized I didn't have it. Decided to take a long shot on google, and I was not disappointed.

>>31500226
>turbo ativan extreme siege mode

You grab your radio. "Arcturis, watch that mist! Anyone that inhales it is as good as dead!"

"I see it. What the hell is it?"

"One of the demon lords is making it. Get your men to summon a wind, push it back. I'm sending help." You turn to the tents. <Abigail, your presence is required. Bring the Ila girl.>

Abigail strides out. She's decked from head-to-foot in hard leather armor that you enchanted personally. Ila wears full-body chainmail covered by armor on her legs, forearms, and torso.

<You told me that Shadow's protection gives you immunity from disease?>

Abigail nods. <Yeah.>

<That's right.> The calm voice of the Elemental Lord that calls himself after his element echoes from Abigail's shadow. <No disease will effect us.>

<You're sure?>

<I would stake my life on it.>

<But would you stake Abigail's life on it?>

The Shadow pauses for a moment. <Yes.>

<Alright. You'll run distraction while Arcturis makes his escape. Just drive the demon off - don't get into a deathmatch.>

<Got it,> Abigail says.

<Understood,> Ila says. You like that girl, Ila. She doesn't talk much, but she seems quite capable. Hopefully she'll prove a voice of reason for the other two.

<Then move out.>

Abigail and Ila start running. Wings spout from their back. Scales of shadow grow over their spines, legs, and arms, forming a sort of embedded armor. You've never seen magic like that.

It strikes you that Erebus himself is romantically attached to your niece.

While he hasn't realized his true powers, the relationship is beneficial. You know he expected you to balk when he revealed his true identity, but in giving immediate approval, you cemented the relationship he has with her. You're glad you thought quickly enough to lock him in. As far as political marriage goes, there aren't many higher candidates than the Lord of Darkness.

>con't

>>31500253
SM did name Adavan after a drug after all.

>>31500036

calling somebody a name for doing something wrong is generally percieved to be some kind of insult, yes.

>>31499962

He also states as such, so...

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You take a breath to clear your thoughts, then begin to focus on a spell. A sigil glows under your feet. You channel the mana carefully, creating a direction, constructing the forces, placing its point of unleashment out and deep into the black mists.

A strong Wind blows over the encampment, ruffling tents and whipping flags. It grows as it nears the knights. A green tinge of mana enters it, and the fog is stopped, pushed at by the pressure of the wind.

You unleash your Spirit Squall.

A flickering storm of orange light erupts at the edge of the mists. A hole is blasted in the spoke. Whips and crackling Spirit strike back the fog as if it's a visceral thing. That gives you an important clue - that magic can only be counter by magic. You're glad you chose that solution...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfBlM_fo61A

As the hole widens, you see the demon lord itself, standing in the center of its foggy cloud. It's a grotesque, distorted creature. A twisted torso sits upon the enlarged body of a spider. The long limbs have too many joints, and each ends in glistening claws.

Abigail and Ila dive into the hole in the mist. Abigail strikes first, leading with a blast of Shadow magic from her left hand. The creature nimbly leaps, and tries to land upon her. Abigail tries to turn, but she isn't as skilled with her wings as an angel.

A warped tendril of shadow - or of something - strikes out from underneath her, landing a blow right in the spider's belly. The demon lord is flicked away.

Without its constant focus, the mists are beginning to dissipate. It retreats slowly, keeping its front legs off the ground and swiping threateningly. Abigail and Ila stand along in the middle of the field, watching it. Apparently it doesn't want a straight fight...another clue, then?

>con't

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The enemy lines are approaching rapidly. The demon lord begins to melt. It turns into a sort of black sludge, and then sinks into the ground. You can feel it retreat through the trampled dirt and rocks just under the surface. Abigail and Ila decide better of standing in the open and move back with Arcturis.


Melody's forces are crossing the river en masse. The push on the mages looks like it's working so far.

Your main force is lining itself up to take the oncoming rush of enemy forces.

Your radio crackles. "Steward 001, reporting."

"Steward. What do you have for me?"

"Enemy spell is achieving criticality. It appears to be a counter to Vampiria's river crossing. I am debating two options."

"Continue."

"First. I wait until the enemy spell is completed before capping the valley with Battle Platform 003. They will focus all of their attention on Vampiria, leaving me with a clear strike upon many of their mages."

The thought of leaving Melody to deal with whatever they're cooking up does not strike you as appealing.

Melody. You try to steady your breathing. Why is she out here, again? She's alive, for the sake of Spirit, she's alive, and somehow she decided you were still worth the time.

No. Can't be sentimental. You can do that after you crush your enemy.

"...what is the second option?"

"Second. I bring forward the Battle Platform immediately. They will focus their attention on me, instead. It is a determination of which variable is more likely to succeed."

"What do you think?"

"The Battle Platform will hold off a demon lord in direct combat, but not indefinitely," Steward says. "Eventually, I will be forced to burn its fuel reserves to make a direct impact. However, I am more inclined to sacrifice artificial constructs, rather than unrepairable organic souls, should the benefits be clear."

>order 003 ahead; you can't risk lives on a gamble
>tell Steward to hang back; Vampiria will take a hit, but it will be better in the long run
>another strategy

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>>31500226
here you go Anon

I have a lot of other renamed Adavan images which I'm waiting to deploy when the time is right.

>>31500226

fukken saved

>>31500295
>A warped tendril of shadow - or of something - strikes out from underneath her, landing a blow right in the spider's belly. The demon lord is flicked away.

Shadow stronk

Also, have we told people about Demon Lord teleportation? Or do they already know?

>>31500313
>tell Steward to hang back; Vampiria will take a hit, but it will be better in the long run

>>31500313
>Battle Platform 003.
Oh my god please tell me Steward built a Bolo

>>31500313
>tell Steward to hang back; Vampiria will take a hit, but it will be better in the long run
Let's believe in Melody. She is a god-tier mage, after all. Let's make sure to warn her now, though.

>>31500313
Airship Nightblaze that shit.

>>31500313
If we decide to let them mass against them, can we warn Melody of what we're planning so they can create their own counters before the spell hits? we want to minimize casualties on all sides of our forces.

>>31500313
>tell Steward to hang back; Vampiria will take a hit, but it will be better in the long run

Inform Melody of the plan.

"Melody, Steward is going to wait until that big spell goes off before moving 003 forward. Can you hold your position?"

>>31500263
>As far as political marriage goes, there aren't many higher candidates than the Lord of Darkness.
BWAHAAHAHAHA I LOVE YOU FANG

>>31500289
Nah, that guys not me. It's really whatever the hell you want it to mean. Baby elephants tend to be loud and picky.

>>31500313
>order 003 ahead; you can't risk lives on a gamble
Giant robot time SM?

>>31500313

1) Warn Melody immediately.

2) Tell Steward to hold off, we need the proper timing for the Mobile Platform.

3) Have the Nemesis prepare to fire onto the Mages - the moment that the spell is released, have the Nemesis fire main Water Gun on location.

>>31500382
>Airship Nightblaze that shit.

clarification requested

>>31500414

They are going to unleash the spell in less than a minute. It is unknown what sort of a spell it is.

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>>31500423

You raise your radio. You almost say Melody - but you stop yourself. "Vampiria, this is the Archmage. Come in."

There's a crackle. "Fang? This is the lady."

"The mages you're baring down on are planning something big."

"I know. I can feel it."

"Steward can take the hit for you, but it would better if he had an open field. Can you hold your position?"

"...I can."

What do you do?

>>31500463
>BWAHAAHAHAHA I LOVE YOU FANG
I love the implication that there might be someone better. Who did he have in mind with that? The core of Chaos? Was he hoping for /u/ with Hecate?

>>31500478
Try to analyze that spell. We have Genius-level Detect Magic, don't we?

>>31500313
Actually, We can probably do well with sending in 003 first if we also send some kind of back up with it.
Since this is mages, We should send some orcs. Vampiras forces, if theyre are actually vampires in it, are going to get ganked by magic.

>>31500470
>>31500478
I like this.

>>31500478
Channel Nightblaze through the Nemesis's cannons.

>>31500478
She seems hesitant. What cards can we play defensively SM?

>>31500478
right. We shall trust in Fang's vampire Waifu.

It just occurred to me that we still haven't told anyone about Abigail's armor hand. We're going to surprise a LOT of people before the day is over.

>>31500512

Did you forget that Shadow is with Abigail?

He won't have the time.

>>31500504

It's too far. If you were right next to it and had a moment of peace, then yes, there are few spells you couldn't analyze

>>31500478
Melody is one of the strongest beings in the SQ universe. Let her take the hit.

>>31500556
Crap. I suppose all we can do then is TRUST her.

>>31500548
I thought they were going back to the ship.

>>31500564

Correction - one of the strongest being in the SQ universe and she also has the fucking Staff of the Winds and advance notice of the spell

>>31500509
This could work, actually. Can we send Orcs in to soak some of the magic, then 003 in at the mages?

>>31500518

Defensive Cards:

>backup battalions including the werewolves, orcs, Felnoir rangers, Valeria's elves, Duke Vellik's soldiers
>your mini-airship fleet, in conjunction with Melody's staff
>Bone Titan (not at maximum effectiveness yet)
>Yourself, in person
>Abigail, Shadow, Ila strike team
>Adavan-led Archon strike team (note that Adavan is currently chilling with Hecate and Hemmelus
>"That"

>>31500576

Less than a minute, that isn't a lot of time to find a high-flying airship.

>>31500579
Right, that. Let's emphasis to her that this is a spell cobbled together by several mages and a demon lord, we could even expect blood magic as a possibility as well. Use all means to deflect it, basically.

Could still have the Nemesis do a disruptive flyby when they try casting it.

>>31500621
>>Abigail, Shadow, Ila strike team
If Shadow were to consume the mages, would we see the XP gain when we assume control again?

>>31500621
>backup battalions including the werewolves, orcs, Felnoir rangers, Valeria's elves, Duke Vellik's soldiers

Send in the Orcs to counter their magical assault.

>>31500478
>>Nightblaze that shit.
Ask Erebus if he can do something about the spell.

Does Fang even know about Nightblaze, I can't remember if we used it in front of him.

>>31500642

You'll get stuff from Shadow depending on his actions, sure.

>>31500621
GO GO ADAVAN EXTREME HYPER INTERCEPTOR MODE SUPER TURBO HD REMIX

>>31500661
What do you think "That" is?

>>31500625

I really think this is the best strategy.

Melody + Staff of the Winds + Nemesis firing the Pain Cannon.

>>31500651
Will support this.

>>31500478

Let the Lady take the hit.

>>31500656
Well, that certainly tempts me to just throw the strike team at everything despite it probably not being the best idea.

>>31500661
>ADAVAN EXTREME HYPER INTERCEPTOR MODE SUPER TURBO HD REMIX

THIS ISN'T EVEN MY FINAL FORM!

>>31500653
>Ask Erebus if he can do something about the spell.
Shadow is keeping a low profile. Nullifying a giant spell will certainly raise some eyebrows.

>>31500682

Yi Fang's Little Box of Horrors.

It must never be used.

>>31500651
What, act as human shields between Vampiria and the Demon Lord?

The spell might not need to go through them.

And the mages are protected by demons, so the orcs' direct assault wouldn't be so great.

>>31500704
It'll look like Abigail does it?

It's Yi Fang's niece I ain't gotta explain shit

>>31500691
I really don't think letting one of the cap off forces that are needed for the central plan just "take" a hit before they're stuck in the real battle is the best idea, if we can actually deal with it in better ways.

>>31500713

I agree with your assessment. Sending in the Orcs with no back-up is a bad move and doesn't give us anything.

Was Erebus gay? Was that why he Arbiter'd Dave?

>>31500737
Can't we make it look like Abby and Ila together fired off the Nightblaze?

>let Vampiria take the hit
>have Nemesis do another drive-by strike

Yes?

>>31500749
Obviously.

Dave is best husbando and you're all plebs for choosing otherwise

>>31500739

Melody's whole purpose in this battle is to attract attention and prevent the northern armies of Kan-Abar from joining with the southern armies.

They'll be okay.

>>31500625
>>31500579
I'll second these. Encourage the use of the staff for defensive purposes. Though she'd be sensible to do that anyways.

>>31500758
sounds good.

>>31500704
Having Abigail unveil her armour might move the suspicions and/or blame to her.

Nobody has seen it thus far. it is not as if anybody knows what the hell she is capable of, it might cause the demons to freak out and move her up in target priority.

>>31500752
They can also both go into super stealth mode with their shadow majjyks and get close to the mages to do it.

By which I mean just Abigail. No one will see the source of the spell right.

>>31500758

Yes.

Let's see what Melody can really do.

>>31500758
No.
Send in the Adavan.

>>31500758
I guess

>>31500682
The thing he killed distraction angel with.

Y'know, the little box of souls that's probably going to explode like our palace in the north did.

>>31500771
>>31500758
If we're using the staff why not send out the mini fleet over the Nemesis?

>>31500758
>Have Shadow fire off a Nightblaze, make it look like Abby and Ila did it

>>31500758
No, how plausible is it to send Abigail and her shadow running in to Nightblaze

I forget if the range he needs is known.

>>31500798

Sending in the mini-fleet with no understanding of what the spell is might be a poor tactical decision.

Anyways, the mini-fleet should only be utilized when we have air superiority - otherwise the enemy airships will shoot our tiny fighters out of the air.

>>31500758
What. No. Those are terrible on their own. Get her to use the staff for defense.

>>31500798
Because this is for her forces and the Nemesis is doing a drive-by so it can stay in stealth without having its location given off, which is what the mini fleet would do.

>>31500752
Actually, can we proxy buy tree gift and give Ila purple shadow tree? Then she could really use nightblaze...

Man, it feels weird to refer to Shadow in the third person in-thread.

>>31500825
About 400 feet is the maximum, I think.

>>31500821
>>31500825

>Demon Lord and whole army of mages are summoning a huge dome of spellpower
>420 nightblaze it smoke more hell yeah

You guys realize that a single nightblaze probably won't cut it, right?

>>31500758
Have Abigail unleash FULL POWER

>>31500758

Alright, so we'll trust Melody to get the job done.

>>31500821

The spell is imminent. You don't have time to get to the Nemesis's engine room and hook into the dynamo to fire off a shot like that.

>>31500825

If they left now and attempted to divebomb with their magic, then they'd make it in time.

>>31500833
>What. No. Those are terrible on their own. Get her to use the staff for defense.

>implying she won't take the best available option depending on what the spell is

Calm your tits.

>>31500837
I don't think we can buy abilities like that mid-battle. Can we?

If we can, then absolutely. Our Chosen will need those abilities soon.

>>31500758
yeah