The Eden War - Archived roleplay

[Malegan The Black]

Wamphyri!
May 10, 2005, 18:33:10

"Assemble the infantry ranks...and move the archers up to the line.  I want those men with the funny hand held weapons taken down if and when this unfortunate event gets underway."  The voice was stern and commanding, his every gesture was backed with a power of given authority.  And when he spoke, those beneath him listened and obeyed well.  There was a slight commotion as a trembling earthquake rattled through the upper most skin of the earth.  The loud booming voice that followed, though the Wamphyri showed no signs of fear and they planned ahead for the battle with the invading troops.  Malagen had noticed the woman which had brought her army upon the wake of his own, his grandfather's forces across the way, and many others.  The woman from the other night was present...what a surprise.  For now he seemed to
concentrate more now upon the eminent victory of Eden over these pathetic human worms.

[Uriel]

Angel of Death
May 10, 2005, 18:45:06

Uriel's eyes would turn to the face of his brother floating beside him, he nodded and the smallest semblance of a smile formed to his lips at the attempted jest. ?Well met Michael, thou art welcome to share in this dance, yet I feel perhaps we should divide thy force, keep half back near the city, there is something making me uneasy, and I desire a force ready should a surprise be in store and another group coming from an alternate direction? He watched his brother taking in the strategy suggested and knew that Michael would agree instinctively, for what was the point of defending ones home, if when you finished your home was no longer.

[The Eden Chronicles]

Sofia Blackheart
May 10, 2005, 18:48:36

Taking in the country side she knew not of this new wonderful place.Taking in every second of this radiant scenery for she had spent many days upon a ship to arrive here.Far from home she was indeed but yet she had no true home.Wearing black knee high leather riding boots. A nice black traveling jacket and underneath it a nice tucked in white ruffled shirt.She always wanted to look sophisticated and did not think anything less would do.Yes,she wore gowns as well.When she thought them to be appropriate. Her long white braid flowing down the arch of her back,topped off with a black traveling hat.From a distance one would think her a male if they knew not of whom she was.

Yet, she cared not of the thoughts of others.Standing 6'1 for she was indeed tall for a female but she was not human,a demon would label her better.Riding at a nice slow pace upon her black steed that she had named Duke.She pulled upon the reigns as a sudden change in the wind seemed to have caught her attention. A strand of her white hair brushed against her tan cheek.Her pale pink lips seemed to catch it in the
corner of her mouth. Removing it with her leather gloved cover hand.Moving further to rise overtop of the hill she found herself looking upon a strange scene indeed.It seemed a battle maybe occurring or about to begin.Many men and a few others.Her steed began to become a bit rowdy."Hush now Duke.Nothing to be afraid of.We have seen worse I assure you that my love." She began to pat his back.Duke a large horse
indeed bore the eyes of an insane horse, colored crimson.Indeed the steed had been in many battles and wore many scars to remind it the past was real, not a dream.

She placed her heels against Duke and began to ride fast and heavy towards a side.She wanted to know what possibly could be occurring and why.Just curious, a grin crossed her lips as she thought of why."Come now Duke, we have some questions that need answered." With that said they began to move towards the side in which Eden was on.Making her way across the open land she did not want to be seen so decided to take refuge in the covering of the woods.Slowly still making her way through it for if it did break out she would not be caught in the middle of a senseless war.Of course, she thought all were for no reason should such lives be sacrificed for land or a misunderstanding.

Pulling back upon Dukes reigns she placed her right hand upon her hilt. To reassure her that her weapon still rested upon her waist. Her small waist to carry such a heavy object, no problem for her kind. Shaking the thought away she nudged Duke on.Slowly moving threw the forest they did.Breaking small branches causing a few birds to call out, as if in warning. She moved along with the movement of Duke and kept her gaze straight.What an emotionless stare she could have. It seemed they almost reached the end of the forest for the trees began to run thin.Seeing some movement ahead she removed herself from Duke. Placing her right foot over his back and gently resting it upon the ground. No noise she would make. Slowly pulling upon his reigns with her gloved covered hand she tied him to a tree. "SShh..stay here until I need thee." Duke gave a shake of his head and began to move his hoofs upon the ground as she moved away slowly.

Placing her body close to the ground she moved with a steady pace and cautious one. Not truly knowing of whom she would be speaking with or how they would react to her presence in their land. Reaching the edge of the forest she looked upon the others in the open plain. Seeing them it seemed at a stand off.Waiting for the other to act first or something else. She could not tell from her distance.Placing her hands over her eyes so that she could see whom it was out in charge. From what she could tell it was that of a woman.Placing her free hand upon that of a tree.Placing complete attention upon her seeing she too wore her hair in a braid as well. A slight smile left her lips, maybe she would not be completely rejected by those of this land afterall. Placing her tongue
upon her lips for she was drawing a bit inpatient in not knowing of what was occurring. How could she, was not of this land nor place.

[Malegan The Black]

Wamphyri!
May 10, 2005, 19:18:04

" Hold," Malagen said to one of his servants.  " Something is amidst...send a Warrior Beast at once."  They had all seemed to feel it at the same time, something entering, sneaking past their weaving webs of preternatural awareness that floated on drifting winds.  Mental probes which lashed out and ensnared the mind of a mounted horse, and a rider?  A bubble of thought, a region of spoken commands and issues, whether for good or for evil.  A mind stagnant as some stirless, sunless subbteranean lake.  Malagen had known what exactly this had meant....someone or something was very close at hand, sneaking through these very woods.  He motioned and one of the mindless ( save for one thought to be obeyed ) killing machine's turned and shambled in a general direction of the prowler.

Where the Thing came from would be hard to figure out or even to say---from behind numerous dark trunks of many a trees, from underneath the ground, burrowing like some blind rodent, from a hiding place in the lee of some fallen tree---but it came at a great speed and with fell intent.  First it would make to set upon the horse of the stranger ( Sophia ).  Patched white and grey, mottled like vein marble, it seemed to uncoil or erupt from whence it came into being, as if some massive boulder half buried in the earthen soil had come to life and reshaped itself.  Its legs were a blur, claws scrabbling as it reared behind the horse.  Its fish-like head bore a bone lance tapered to a sharp point and equipped with thorns and hooks all along its length.  Its eyes were
hideous scarlet saucers, fixing its intended victim with its emotionless stare.

[The Eden Chronicles]

Verilora Thorndar
May 10, 2005, 19:25:59

So many dark souls merged and this would indeed be a sight to behold with the banners of Eden and the con-joined city banners caught in the flashing of lightening and the storm-tempered moon gathering to its own darkening and tainted bruise. What plagues of darkness lurked from all corners to swallow those they stepped intrepidly into the maws of the cancerous night. Decadence stained the air, curses weaved potently on the bitter frosty fangs of night. The will of the Dark Queen sung loudly gathering forces ready to do battle at the slightest move from the opposing army. All armies gathered before them blocking any advancement through the realm of Eden, should they chose to press forwards they would have to scourge every demonic knight and nefarious plight before they could issue their will to press ahead through Eden. In this darkness they were nothing but a few men facing a greater evil than imaginable and still not even quarter of what was at the hands of the cities commanders and legionnaires was use, surrounding on all sides as Verilora's other troops sent out across all quarters would ambush any means of retreat, no retreat would be permitted, no alliance would be found, only death.

A rumble throughout the realm expressed that the wrath of Eden's Guardian had also been provoked, what had been a moment of peace in Eden had been disrupted and that too would not be taken favourably. Her hands gripped those reigns tighter, her blood racing with the adrenalin for the bloodshed?another statement would be powerfully issued to merge with the words of Uriel. Forces from Mortara also seemingly restless and Verilora took well note of who would be the first to taste blood. The other forces sent previously from arriving in this location came behind the armies of Mortara only enforcing their numbers and might, warriors upon warriors glistening in black armour and hankering jaws for the feast.

*"DEATH... COME SWEET DEATH!"*

[The Eden Chronicles]

Irene Gabriela DuGrace
May 10, 2005, 19:40:26

-Golden eyes grew warm immediately at the sight of so many willing to give their lives for something. War in its pure and true essence was beautiful to Gabriela, the fact that anything could purposely move forward towards death, seemed slightly surreal to her. Just as in a chess game, Gabriela did not adore the king or queen piece, it was the pawns the ones who broke the way and were so easily lost that Gabriela most admired and loved. And though they were the enemy they already held a place of respect within her heart. If these were the men who would die then so be it for no harm would come to those who trusted their lives into the capable hands of the Savage Queen.

It was however the sounds of all those who began to show that caused her to pull slightly on the reins of her mount. Darkness wavered in her eyes as she turned to watch the legions that began to form along the line of trees, winged creatures that rose into the air and swept down, blades held high, all prepared to fight?to win. Gabriela had not come with the intention of leading a war; she had come with the intention of stopping this war and saving countless lives. Thoughts of peace however began to ease away, Eden was a place of power so much was true, and an offense like this would surely not be taken with a pinch of sugar. Her eyes swept back towards the enemy line waiting still for one of them to give her way to the Commander of this army.
   
No chance to speak to him appeared to present itself so she turned slightly crimson cape billowing in the breeze that came across the field. *"Men of honorable dispositions no doubt you must hold some pride for you come, and you stand in line and you wait, but for what do you wait! Where is your leader, where is he who should now be leading you!"* She yelled over the distance, the sensation of Atra?s hand caressing the flesh of her neck. *"Turn back now, abandon these foolish plans, I promise you no safety, I promise you no life, but run now grant yourself the opportunity to see your families again, and if you hold no such binds, consider what sort of death shall meet you here."* Her hands wrapped the reins of her mount tightly keeping Brat at short length from trotting in any direction. Her words would reach out; they were spoken calmly and with reason behind them. *"Death here men shall not be honorable! Your bodies will be desecrated your souls captured and used in the games of the very gods themselves?Run now, draw back away from this crazed commander who?s brought you with false hopes of victory!?"*

Brat reared back on its hind legs, the strong horse feeling the waves of energy that caressed the words spoken now through pale lips. Gabriela's eyes shone with that brilliant warmth, golden orbs watched with the potency of small stars. A small radius would surround her through it pulsing waves of something would escape. An aura of perfect blackness would wave, flapping tendrils of darkness reaching out through invisible space. *"Turn back!" * came the last words, spoken with a deal of command that she herself never believed to have. If even a few lives could be saved...such foolish creatures these men were.-

[The Eden Chronicles]

~ Nakitta ~
May 10, 2005, 19:55:07


~ Kitta turns her mount sharply to the left trotting the magnificent armored demon horse over to her daughter pulling him up right beside her before halting him. She turns that molten mix of teal and crimson to that of her daughters Visage speaking in whispered tones that only her daughter can hear.

"Verilora my dear if we do indeed go into battle make sure a couple of our knights flank me for I will change to my other form to  have a better channeled connection to the hells that fuel not only myself but the power of my spells. I do not wish to be left vulnerbale during the transformation."

Knowing her daughter will surely make sure of her mothers safety if she transforms but for now such things will wait till they know for fact the spilling of blood and the ripping of souls will happen this most iniquitous of eves.~

[The Eden Chronicles]

Kalicity_Saflicia
May 10, 2005, 20:04:35

-Thundering hooves, they pounded, they carried, and quickly enough the blur of a steed and his rider would come up fast. Powerful haunches would unleash, dust breaking behind them as she began to lean back in the saddle, weight forcing the bottom of her heels, through the irons causing the body of the horse to shift into a light area of compassion. Coming from behind, Kalicity and Chaos would round about the troops that her daughter were leading, approaching them upon swift winds, Azure orbs would look forcefully upon these troops that had been sent upon their border.

She had almost had to hold back a bitter decay of laughter as she looked over the poor excuse of an army. This is what they had sent to overrule the commands of Eden? She grinned slightly upon the grace of morsels that would greet such platant flesh, The Commander herself then made way to the front, the join the Gaurdian of Eden, Uriel and that of her Captain, Gabriela. Although she knew what was going on, she would not at the moment quite intervene as to what was already happening, she just moved Chaos over, the equine calm, wings slowly moving to his side in a
manner he was used to,ears flicking forward, moving inbetween Uriel and Gabriela, addressing them both.

"Uriel, 'Tis the darkest of pleasure to stand beside y' once more, My Liege. I look forward to joining y' in battle." Then Gabriela, "And Captain, It touches M' black heart t' finally join y' in battle for the first time as well. May the bloodshed of Victory award ye' both when we bring these fools six feet under and they' souls to the hand of our Queen."

Then, action would be placed upon her grounds, this was her job, in the ways of how she was raised, there was no such thing as Allowing the others to surrender.

Quickly, unleashing her sword, /A Venom's Kiss/, the blade in itself was its beautiful masterpeice for those whom haven't seen it. Orbs flickered as she gazed upon it for a moment, growling softly, kicking her horse forward, This is where she would take over. This is what she was known for, the best of her allegiance to her Queen, to lead her troops to victory. Pushing Chaos forward, now between the troops of Eden and those of the intruders, she rose that blade to the sky so that all could see.

"Rulers of Eden, The time has come! We sha'll not allow these fools to  stand before us with they' Ego's and threats, for threats are nothing without Action! For we hope that they will back down, but we all know they will not! They have come to us, disrespecting our lands with they' foolish hides!Wishing  t' spill our blood, when they will be spilling they' own. Contiminating our ways, disengaging and wasting our time, when we can be at home abiding to the needs of our country. In the Name of our Queen, Atra' Lamia, Lets unleash hell upon the Son's Bitches and send them into their graves!"

With that, a cheer of the crowd behind her as she assembled a line up, orbs flickering, looking onwards. "Archers! Ready yer' arrows. Swordsmen, get ready for battle, for now is the time! Wait no more, show no mercy." And with this, she would look to a few people, First to Uriel, then to the Captain, followed by a further back glance of
Nakitta, bowing her head. Then Her and Chaos were sent forward,the beginning of the march on their enemy, following by the troops that were under her order. A Wave of her hand, the flames were ignited at the end of their arrows as they were set into their bows, orbs flickering, looking on as they moved behind her. The sooner this thing was started, the quicker it will be delt with, the quicker she will be able to get back to her original plan in the dungeons.

"Archers, Fire at will." And behind her, the sword of arrows would suddenly soar through the air, the flames whistling as she would look on, the onslaught was arriving, and the Imperial Commander of Eden, has definately arrived.-

[The Eden Chronicles]

Kain_the_Ferenczy
May 10, 2005, 20:05:19

Kain surveyed and wandered through the unified ranks of soldiers under his commanding presence.  The tension could be felt, to share in the same bloodlust that was welling up inside each of them.  Wamphyri and vampires alike, those ascended into true unision of leech and body were on the cutting edge of their saddled seats, waiting with extreme patience.  The grinding of fangs, jaws and teeth as they anticipated what the human army would do?  The old Ferenczy smiled, his lips curling in a form of twisted degradation, a perversed feeling of being oddly at home upon the potential field of War.  Moving slightly with a leisure step in his attitude, his arrogance growing with every passing moment.  His confidence of winning was overwhelmingly strong.  Across the hills, Malagen was readying his lines of defense and offensive procedures.  

"Make ready the Cavalry, we ride as soon as the signal is given," his voice was stern and clear, his forked tongue flickering against the back of his elongated incisors.

[The Eden Chronicles]

Irene Gabriela DuGrace
May 10, 2005, 20:19:46

-With sadness she watched the forces of Eden draw themselves forward. Gabriela understood this far better than her innocent façade gave way to believe. Truly she did know the pains at which such things had been taken, but she also understood life and she personally believed there was no beauty in death. There was nothing memorable about the look of terror that was forever frozen on a decapitated head, the smells of
releasing bowels brought no eccentric pleasure to her mind. But this was the nature of all that held intelligence and will. Here was where the line was drawn between nature and evil, but what evil existed inside of defending ones land. One's home, even now she refused to believe that evil was what brought all these groups together to defend Eden from this minima threat,even now it was love that brought them together, the deep rooted respect held for the Savage Queen.

Turning slowly enough to Gaze at the figure of her Dark mother that was now racing forward she knew it was far too late, whatever might have been done to bring about a peaceful end was gone. And this commander of enemy forces would not only be slain, but humiliated as so he deserved. Her grip on the reins fell loose about her lap, her thighs closing tightly against her saddle as she waited quietly for a few moments, "You
had your chance," she said quietly, though this time her voice would caress every one who wished to hear it. Pulling gently on the reins she trotted back to the defense line belonging to her Dark Mother. The last thing she wanted Kalicity to believe was that Gabriela had come here to take control of something?quite the opposite Gabriela had come here to try to ease the tension and perhaps gain for this foolish commander some sort of immediate surrender. She sat there now, safe but empty between Uriel and Kalicity those golden eyes watching forward with little interest to the words that were spoken to her. Her head rose slightly tilting to the side in time to watch the arrows that were being prepared to be shot through the night sky.

Her head would bow to Kalicity then, "Forgive me for coming before you Commander, give me your orders and they shall be immediately followed." With that stated Gabriela remained close to Kalicity pulling Brats reins tightly inward towards her thighs again. A lingering look passing over those who stood ready to die, "Fools," she whispered to herself.-

[Malegan The Black]

Wamphyri!
May 10, 2005, 20:24:12

It seemed the battle had begun with the arrival of Kalicity... motioning towards one of his servants, he nodded his head.  The servants waved a small banner flag back and forth in a slow timed fashion.  It was the signal for the archers to ignite their arrows and to unleash the powers of darkness upon thy enemies.  " Concentrate all vollies upon their frontline men! Take down those with the funny weapons, protect the advancement of the Queens army....Infantry make ready...CHARGE!"  Malagen drew his elaborate blade from the sheath on hisleft hip, held it up in a tightly closed fist, lowered it and spurred his mount into action.  Breaking from the treeline five thousand infantry soldiers, all hard bitten veteran vampires, who were close to ascending advanced with screaming howls like those of a ravenous pack of wild wolves.

Misshapened skulls elongated like those of their canine familiars, convoluted snouts like those of a bat, the soldiers ran down the face of the cruciform hills with spears, javelins and swords at the ready.  They feared no enemy, nor death.  They were vampires and if and when the invading soldiers opened fire, nothing short of silver and fire would directly effect these barbarian like creatures.  Cover was provided by the stream of arrows that lit up the night sky, adding to those fired off by Kalicity's own archers.  Streaming death flew through the heaven's, and were sent to rain down upon random targets again and again.  Two thousand arrows were launched at once from the defensive line of Malagen the Black's attack.  Which left himself and ten thousand mounted cavalry to ride around the left slope of the hills to pin down Brunner and his ragtag army.

[The Eden Chronicles]

~ Nakitta ~
May 10, 2005, 20:29:51

~ Kitta licks her succulent lips sensuously as it has begun she can almost taste the very souls already but she disciplines herself as she sends a thought to her sister KaliCity's mind and to Uriels and Gabriela. One single thought would flow to these three alone.

"My Sister niece and Guardian Uriel I am going to take on my true demon form to have the full fury of the hells with in me and with us in this battle. My daughter will make sure I am well flanked in this so I am not left Vulnerbale."

Kitta nods her head to KaliCity before closing that enticing mix of teal and crimson. A loud demonic growl slices through the sounds of battle as demonic wings so black erupt from with in her back slicing through what was once flawless perfect satiny flesh. Twin sets of horns appear upon her brow and temples. Her face changes not at all leaving her to be even more rapturously alluring her nails harden and elongate as well as her canines. Her eyes when she opens them are a sinister molten mix of crimson and black with small flecks of teal.

She lets out one more feral demonic growl as she sits astride her demon horse looking as one with it that rode up straight from the hells. She nods to her daughter and to the Knights that flank their Princess who looks even more deadly and yet so alluring at same time. Her voice a low demonic hiss as she speaks.

"Lead them my daughter and do what you do best"

Her gaze turns to that of Brunners men. "Mice" she thinks to herself as her predatory side takes over. She watches as Volley after Volley of arrows strike them down bringing a salicious sneer to curve her lips. She glances out of the corner of eye to Malgen the man from the night before as she knew he was watching her, Not sure why he does so but it bothers her not. She whispers a call to her brothers.

"MY brothers 7 aide thy sister with they combined powers for this battle will bring many a soul to feast upon . Give thy Neice Verilora they strength and swiftness of strike along with the demon knights she commands."

Feeling the power of her brothers surge through her making the flames that live inside of her burn more and more as her auras come up protecting her from many a hit.~

[The Eden Chronicles]

Verilora Thorndar
May 10, 2005, 20:35:18

KaliCity the Imperial Commander of Eden had now joined the ranks, it would be directly from her that Verilora and her warriors would immediately obey though seeing that all warriors gathered out-numbered the opposing forces greatly she signalled for 1000 of her troops to step back and allow the archers to come forth and that their aim against those who marched towards them- bows and quills would be taken to hand
and placed, strings pulled as the pressure was applied and clearly seen in every rippling muscle of warriors. Her hand steadied, elbow bent and forearm ascended to the sky to signal her mark and at her command 1000 archers would allow those strands to dance with the tempested winds in audible pangs.

Each archer was a marksman; precise and adept their targets would not be missed and would pierce limbs if not perforate organs. Their main aims would be directly for the head or heart; these were man-stoppers they were not here to play but simply take down and kill every foe who marched forward. The straining of strings was clearly
heard and should they be released they would sing high above the advancing troops of Eden and hail down upon those who carried spear and other instruments of battle. The Commander of Eden and the Guardian of Eden would be the first to unleash their armies, the city of Helvitrias would be close behind and flanking those whom had already rushed forward. The command had been unleashed and instantly those metal arrows and raven feathered quills would be released. The screeches of those feathers infiltrating the night?s in discordant shrilled echoes, whistling as the ascended simply travelling with the waves of wind and then descending downwards to the men of Brunner, arrow-heads sharp and precise lined up to meet their mark and inflict those with vicious wounds regardless of were their targets met.

At the instant of those being released more would be quickly drawn and placed, strings drawn back as bows took precision to aim, twisting slightly to allow direct
flow and enable them to travel swifter on the tempests that brewed and stirred the midnight sky, could smothering the moon blocking all light. Arrows would continue to assail until the flanking soldiers were upon those men like carrion crows upon a decaying corpse. It would be at the charge Verilora?s arm would strike downwards signifying for her Demonic Knights to advance; demonic weapons drawn as they heinously glowed with supernatural and infernal fires. The clash of men occurring to cut a far greater swathe through those numbers; the aim was to deplete those numbers in the quickest possible manner should terms and dark Gods be favourable. From all quarters their legions would advance, encircling those men like trapped helpless sheep ready for the slaughter.

[The Eden Chronicles]

Kain_the_Ferenczy
May 10, 2005, 20:40:43

As the war seemed to begin with the arrival of yet another dettachment of Imperial troops, so was Kain in the process of slipping into the saddle of his trusted mount.  " Prepare the flyers," he ordered and his closest soldier on hand ran back towards the last ranks and gave the command for the handlers to mount up and take thir beasts to the skies. They would avoid the rain of deadly arrows, taking to soaring higher witht he enflation of the gas proppelled vents of the mutated creatures on which they rode.  Manta ray-like shapes began to fill the sky and would descend upon the human army from above.  With whipping tentacles adorned with hooked barbs and grappling blades, under bellies filled with gaping maws and razor sharp teeth for shredding and devouring, dropping and tossing enemy soldiers afar.

The second part of Kain's attack would come in the form of dividing his infantry numbers in half and sending a small number of what remained  down the middle to engage the enemies up close and personal in close quartered combat with the deadliest of the Wamphyri soldiers.  Human were hardly a match for the brute strength these creatures contained, with Battle Gauntlets worn, with spring loaded blades and cutting scythes they were a force to be reckoned with.  They moved forward with
a copletely silent gesture of the Old One's hand.  At first they seemed to slowly dvance, then they began to walk, to jog, and until they were breaking into a full running charge.  Oh some of them may be shot or impaled on pikes and spears, but nothing short of total destruction would keep a Wamphyri down..for their immortal flesh closed instantly after being cleaved.

Kain was appeased and he went into his third phase and rounded up his mounted Cavalry for a fashioned blitz raid upon the enemy from the right side.  As with Malagen coming in from the left to cut off their chances of retreat, those coming up from behind their position, and now Kain and his remaining force coming in from the right along the gentle hidden slopes of the dark hills.  Galloping forward, their intentions wouldn't
be known until it was almost too late for the human army to respond. Overhead a cirling swarm of bats relayed through telepathy the exact location of the invaders, and kept a high altitude surveilance of the battle ahead.  Swinging to the right, with steeds riding fast and hard, holding the charging line...this would be the shortest lived war of all history.  What had possessed the mind of this army to make them think they could conquer Eden so easily?

[Uriel]

Angel of Death
May 10, 2005, 21:05:03

Uriel nodded to kalicity as she spoke but rfrained from reply, entwined in the potencies of power, incarnated as his purest aspect death itself, even his words would cause pain to any and all barring perhaps Storm herself. Instead his eyes narrowed as the first flight of arrows took to the air and with a sigh he released the aspect of earth he had been with holding. Behind the opposing army in its line of retreat smoke began
rising from the earth as superheated steam rose from the magma beneath the surface and began to force its way upwards. Slowly a roar would build to crescendo as the vents to the earths heart blew open and sulphurous steam boiled from the ground followed by molten rock. He did not entirely cut of the avenue of escape, but left some small gaps that men of courage could at least attempt.

Then lifting his face skywards he leapt into the air to join the million of ravens flying above, sending his pets to attack the eyes and any accessible aspect of the men below. Then he dived into the melee, wings spread wide using the barbs at their tips to rip and rend flesh as he tore souls from living men for the first time in many millennia. Then turning back to the men already falling under the onslaught of archers he began binding the souls of the fallen to their corpses, forcing them to reanimate and stand against there former comrades. As death incarnate he had the right to refuse to take souls and in doing so bind them to his will, and right now his will was furious at the insult offered to Eden and to Storm. Making good the promise of his previous words, his
mind flickered outwards to the crystalline linkages of the cosmos, snapping the threads of life to the closest kindred of the men on the battlefield. He wasn't nasty but he was indeed an angel, and the word given of an angel, was perfect.

A gesture and Michael would know it was time for the heavenly host whom remained beside him to begin their task, some would assist those wise enough to attempt to flee, whilst others would move to attack those to foolish or bound in bloodlust to seek to leave. A sight indeed the armies of heaven fighting alongside those of this world, but whatever had possessed the madman to attack was a worthy toy to occupy the mind. Uriel flew back and landed beside Kalicity, then driving his will down deep into the earth added another tiny twist to an already interesting battle, those fighting for Eden would find steady and sure footing, those whom had sought to attack, would find the ground beneath them in constant motion, one minute soft enough that their feet would sink to the knees, the next so hard and rocking that they would struggle to keep balance. The sounds of so many ravens was loud to the extreme as they feasted to gluttony on the eyes of the enemy this battle would fill the bellies of many of the young.

His feature hard and stonelike, eyes blazing gold, wings rustling as the feathers continuously moved, chest bared and sparks dancing in his hair Death stood watching the battle unfold, knowing that this battle was perhaps the first of many that as defender of Eden he would be participating in.