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The Dweomer of Akkad - [ A Fire Emblem-like RPG! ]

Holding down the young and fiery Kassite to prevent her from needlessly endangering herself was proving harder than Lyun could have foreseen, making his already long winded attacks that much easier to dodge.

Lyun: "...!"

_{Lyun attacks Sword Brigand #6 with his Bronze Hand Axe, but misses.}

The Dweomer of Akkad - [ A Fire Emblem-like RPG! ]

Lyun: "..."

He takes a couple steps forward and onto the wooden bridge, grabbing the fleeing lass by the shoulder and shielding her behind his bigger frame.

_{Lyun moves to P-20 and rescues Ia.}

The Dweomer of Akkad - [ A Fire Emblem-like RPG! ]

Lyun: "..."

The brute steps forward with the rest of the band, wordlessly putting a hand onto young Etor's shoulders letting him know it's ok for him to rush ahead at this time, should he want to. Haste is rarely without danger on the battlefield, but the boy knows it well.

_{Lyun moves P-18 and smites Etor 3 tiles to P-22.}

The Dweomer of Akkad - [ A Fire Emblem-like RPG! ]

Lyun: "Anqullumašḫu...!"

As much as the brute wishes his words could have the young Kassite running towards them, possibly even crossing the river towards safety... He knows he has no sway over her, especially with the lives of those two trusted retainers hanging in the balance just as much as hers does.

_{Lyun moves N-16 and attacks Hunter #4 with his Bronze Battle Axe.
Hits for 20 damage and kills, gaining 20xp.}

The Dweomer of Akkad - [ A Fire Emblem-like RPG! ]

As the entire southern group of Hellions closes in to help him out of a tight spot, Lyun nods in thanks and walks north, arming himself while baiting the nearby bandit into approaching.

_{Lyun moves to K-19, equips his Bronze Hand Axe and uses a vulnerary.}

The Dweomer of Akkad - [ A Fire Emblem-like RPG! ]

The boy makes bigger steps by the day, and Lyun acknowledges so by nodding at his words. The voices from beyond the creek grow louder as they close the distance, though another cadre of bandits blocks the way.

_{Lyun equips his Bronze Battle Axe and moves to M-16, blocking the way south.}

The Dweomer of Akkad - [ A Fire Emblem-like RPG! ]

Lyun steps through the now dilapidated village, raising his heavy axe in a swift wood-splitting motion, detaching the bandit from their ill-gotten gains - and their arm with it.

Lyun: "..."

_{Lyun moves L-11 and attacks Thief #2 with his Bronze Battle Axe.
Hits for 19 damage and kills, gaining 47xp.
Armorslayer is sent to the convoy.}

The Dweomer of Akkad - [ A Fire Emblem-like RPG! ]

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.

Lyun: "Ashür...!"

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.

<sub>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.</sub>

The Dweomer of Akkad - [ A Fire Emblem-like RPG! ]

The first village is close at hand, and Lyun presses the attack.

Lyun: "..."

_{Lyun moves 1 tile to M-9, equips his Bronze Battle Axe and attacks Axe Brigand #2.
Both miss and are left staring at each other.}

The Dweomer of Akkad - [ A Fire Emblem-like RPG! ]

With only the distant sounds of conflict to inform their approach, Lyun wordlessly follows Ashür's example. The Hellions have no idea still of what is waiting for them upriver, and while aiding the common folk is often a boon - for both their pockets and souls - such a skirmish is a golden opportunity for the young ones to learn.

Lyun: "..."

_{Lyun equips Ancient Blade and moves to L-8, blocking the bridge.}