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There is a definite advantage in not having to rush towards the enemy to claim victory for oneself and though the Hellions press the charge, these brigands manage to hold ground for now.

[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/TzIZ2VW.png[/img][/center]

[i][b]Lyun:[/b][/i] [i]"Ashür...!"[/i]

The brute pierces the brigand's defenses, hoping that proves enough of an opening for his comrade's magicks to finish the job. Among the clanging of blades and the shifting of bodies, however, Ashür needs a few more seconds to ensure his flame strikes true without harming Lyun on its path forward.

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[center][sub][i]Lyun equips his Bronze Battle Axe and attacks Axe Brigand #2.
Hits for 18 damage and gains 10xp. Axe Brigand counterattacks but misses.

Ashür attacks Axe Brigand #2 with Flame but misses.
Axe Brigand counterattacks but misses.[/i][/sub][/center]