[IC] Fall of Vedrus

[jaybreezy]

Alexander cursed under his breath as he felt a sharp pain from his injury. He then looked as she was finished, amazed that healing worked. "Thank you, my friend." Alexander said. He then got up and grabbed his sword, putting it on his back where it was held in place in its sheath.

[Blood Angels]

Dante watched as the magic did its thing then clapped as Alexander got up, "Well seems you got lucky with her help there."

[SaikaAnge]

"Of course," Crim said as she partly bowed. She was glad this time it worked without any side effects. The last time she tried that with Seralth, the wound appeared on her. But she was proud to be of some help or us to the camp.
"So, after I help the others I do plan on leaving to deal with your dragon problem. I rather you not risk further injuries amongst your ranks." She said then turned to go help the medic with other wounded soldiers.

[Blood Angels]

Dante watched as she walked away, "Well good luck with you war both of you as long as not everyone dies I'm ok with it." he then turned and walked away to find the oil he had originally come for.

[SaikaAnge]

A little bit later Crim came up to Alexander with a bloody cloth in her hand and a disappointed look in her eyes.
"Sir, where do you want the dead ones?" She managed out softly. Death was the consequence of war, that's the main reason she didn't get involved. She didn't want to watch everyone around her die.
"I did what I could, but I didn't get to him in time." She looked at the ground beneath her feet guilty, as if she were the one that killed the soldier.

[Blood Angels]

Dante sees the disappointed girl and walks over and pats her head, "Its ok people die its a part of life you did you best to save them."

[SaikaAnge]

"This isn't life, it's war. There's a difference. And war always takes the best from people. You think you have the upper hand, then someone comes in with a game changing tactic and sweeps everyone of their feet. Decimating thousands." Crim shot back. "And pat my hand again and I'll break your hand." She glared at the guy. Death almost put her in a bad mood.

[Blood Angels]

Dante stared at her and showed no emotions, "Yeah i know its different, why do you think I'm here? War took the best of me but it happens don't blame yourself." he poked her forehead then turned and walked away.

[SaikaAnge]

Crim frowned at the guy and whistled, causing Seralth to land on the back of his head. The dragon messed up his hair and gently bit his ear. "Good girl." Crim muttered then turned back to Alexander. "She won't hurt him, just rough him up a little." She felt a slight smile creep up on her and awaited orders for the bodies.

[jaybreezy]

The nurse pointed to a group of men digging holes for graves. "We'll move all bodies there." She said, men grabbing bodies and laying them to rest in graves.

Alexander got on a horse, ready to set out for the cities. A small squad of 10,including himself, were ready to attack. Alexander looked at Crim, her face showing complete innocence. She didn't need to be out here to aid the Goldenblades, but he sure was glad she did. He smiled a bit before starting to leave. He waved to Crim as he left.

[SaikaAnge]

Crim waved him goodbye and helped the men bring the bodies to the graves. She continued to help mend the injured and do what she could for the sick. Crim could only use so much magic in a day before she was worn out and needed rest. Needing a break she tapped the nurse on the shoulder and let her know.
Crim wondered if Leo was still in camp or if he had left with Alexander. Thinking of looking for him she felt the fatigue from her use of magic. Stopping near the fire, she at down. Seralth joined her and rested in her lap.

[RangerOfTheRit]

Leo rode up next to Alexander. "10? You think 10 soldiers are enough to take back 3, fully garrisoned cities? We're good mate but not that good. You'll need a battalion. Maybe two. At least 600 troops. I'll muster my Rangers if you want. Thats 30 mounted archers. If you take one battalion and head to Favorstead, I'll take the other, and my Rangers and head to Tarrin, then we'll meet up at Orilion. Favorstead and Tarrin are no more than villages, they'll be easy to take back. Orilion however, is a walled city. We'll need a besieging force. But i'll leave it up to you. Whatever you feel is best."

[jaybreezy]

Alexander looked to Leo as they rode. "You fail to realize we have hundreds of camps around Verdus." Alexander said, focusing back on the road. He pointed to smoke in the distance. "It seems like some of our men have arrived already." Alexander added. A tactic of the Ironbanes was to set buildings on fire in hopes that it would spread. Alexander knew this strategy all too well. He pondered the thought of his Rangers. "Go get your Rangers. I want every Ironbane dead." Alexander commanded, a confident smirk on his face.

[Blood Angels]

Dante walks up now with the deer gone and oil in his hand and tapped Alexanders shoulder, "If you'e going to war i could lend a hand, i have certain skills that can be beneficial. But for a price."

[SaikaAnge]

Back at camp Crim gathered her things to leave for the dragon. She asked around and found out a possible area the dragon was in.
While she was asking about the dragon she overheard the soldiers talking about Leo. Giving him a different name, Blackwolf. They knew about him and it made Crim a little nervous. Hopefully they didn't turn on him.
She finished gathering her things and took a horse in the same direction the group of soldiers took.
"Looks like I might get stuck in a battle after all."

[RangerOfTheRit]

Leo nodded and steered his horse back to camp. He told his lieutenant, an elf by the name of Nalfdir to ready the Rangers. Leo entered his tent and put on all of his armor. He buckled on his shortswords and dagger, pulled on his coat and slung his quiver and bow over his shoulder. Exiting his tent, he mounted his black stallion and called "Rangers! Mount up and ride out! On me!" Leo led the column of men and elves clad in black and green to the road, falling in behind Alexander's soldiers. Soon he noticed a red haired rider coming towards him. He raised his hand in greeting to Crim.

[SaikaAnge]

Crim smiled and greeted Leo. "Leo!" she shouted and rode up to him. "Riding to battle?" she asked. She herself was riding towards the same place he was told to. She had armed herself with her sword on her back, dagger style knives on he hips and bow with quiver on her back. Seralth was flying far above her out of the crowded trees.

[RangerOfTheRit]

"Aye. That i am. Will you be joining us?" he asked, eyebrow raised.

[SaikaAnge]

"It seems so. There's a dragon, and someone needs to deal with it." she nodded then whistled. Within seconds Seralth dived into Loe's lap and nuzzled him. The began to search him for more deer.

[RangerOfTheRit]

Leo chuckled. "Seralth, i dont have any deer on me." He turned to Crim, "Ride with me and my rangers?"