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Post by Firaxan Shark on May 30, 2011 16:58:19 GMT -5
*As Astefan bows and leaves with Tomias, the dragons give a low, threatening growl. As they start walking back towards the mainhall, the dragons start following them slowly in single file formation to make sure they are moving back like they want.*
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Post by Taloombray on May 30, 2011 23:56:13 GMT -5
*When the General said run, Taloombray did. While on the one hand running from numerous, apparently very intelligent predators was far from a good thing, he had this odd fixation with keeping his fur from catching on fire that overrode that concern. The fact Katarn's Force magic was able to topple the beasts gave them a decent head start, but the Wookiee was certain the creatures would give chase.*
*As they tore through the confines of the building, it occurred to the soldier that -- if they were heading outside -- they might be better able to fight the dragons, but the dragons would also be able to take advantage of their natural abilities. Wings and projectile fire would work far better outside the warren-like walls of the praxeum.*
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Post by Lee Katarn on May 31, 2011 1:19:38 GMT -5
*Lee wasn't sure they'd make it. The dragons natural speed was faster than their own and with his and Tal's little stunt, they'd be beyond ticked. They were already angered enough by the death of their sibling. Knocking them around certainly didn't change their mood. Lee applied Knight Speed to him and his group. With their speed enhanced, they were sure to escape out of the hallway.
Lee skid to a halt in the mainhall of the praxium. This was where he split off from the other group. Lee hadn't had a chance to contact them once they had engaged the enemy. Lee couldn't afford the distraction. However, for now he could. He contacted the other group on his personal comm.*
::Tomias, Astefan. Make your way back to the mainhall where we first split up, now.::
*Lee's tone made it clear it was an order. They didn't have any time to waste. It was best to just get to the ship and leave in one piece. Lee looked over at his shoulder, blood dripping down his armored arm now. He winced a bit and used Improved Force Heal. He was no Aramis, but he had learned some healing techniques from the Jedi Healers, Aramis in particular. It was just a patch up job of course. It was all he could do, but it was a useful ability to have in situations like this. He'd need a real medic or Jedi Healer to tend to wounds like this. But for now the bleeding had stopped. Health to 10/10.
He didn't bother to wipe the blood or clean it up. That took time he didn't have. Time that was better spent regrouping and getting out.*
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Post by Tomias Shoryu on May 31, 2011 20:31:48 GMT -5
*With an eyebrow raised Tomias shrugs his shoulders and follows Astefan's lead deactivating his lightsabers and bowing before turning and walking away beside Astefan. Tomias doesn't have to look back to realize that the dragons are following but he can sense Astefan's shield at the same time. Truth be told Tomias was glad that Astefan was showing some type of danger awareness towards the dragons. It made him seem sane though the sanity within this group was transparent and disappearing the longer they stayed. As they are walking Lee's voice chimes in over the comlink. Lee's voice was way more serious now as he gave the order to meet in the main hall. Not wanting to make any sudden new movements in front of the dragon Tomias slowly reaches for the comlink in his chest pocket and presses the button to start talking although he is talking very quietly.*
:: Lee, we are coming to the Main hall now. Thing is we have escorts in the form of winged arkanian dragons. They aren't attacking us just following. Just a heads up to not attack our new "friends."::
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Post by Astefan Macillan on Jun 1, 2011 1:41:05 GMT -5
*Hardly even two minutes after Tomias's reply, he and Astefan enter the main hall with the parade of dragons in tow not far behind. Astefan quickly notes the blood on Lee and the scorched patch of fur on Taloombray. He tenses a little, not sure what the dragons behind him will do now that they're in the main hall, especially when they see that other intruders are there.*
"You guys don't look so good. Let me guess, you found some Arkanian dragons too and proceeded to piss them off? The five behind us have oddly only herded us back here and not attacked - yet - but I strongly recommend we make a strategic retreat back to the shuttle before our dragons and your dragons can get together and compare notes."
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Post by Firaxan Shark on Jun 1, 2011 1:59:38 GMT -5
*It didn't take the group of three dragons long to make their way into the hallway after the entire group of intruders had been rounded into the mainhall. The three dragons emerged from the wing Lee had explored and not long after, five emerged from the wing Astefan and Tomias had explored. That made eight dragons altogether.
It didn't take the two groups of dragons long to begin forming into one large group. The biggest of the dragons that had taken a leading role amongst his siblings seemed perplexed that there were additional intruders, but it was now understood why the second group took so long to flank the intruders. They had run into a seperate group. But now the four distinguished groups were now lumped into two big groups. The lead dragon led the charge against the intruders. When he got close enough, he unleashed his firey breath upon the only intruder to really recieve any damage, Lee.
This left seven other dragons to deal with four other intruders. The boldest dragon of the group that had run into Tomias and Astefan went after Astefan directly and slashed at him. After the bold dragon slashed another jumped up over it's sibling, using it's wings to give it better height and went to jump on top of Astefan.
Another two dragons took to Tomias, one slashed and the other went to snap at him. Yet another two attacked Taloombray. One unleashed it's firey breath at him, perhaps remembering his reaction to it's sibling trying the same against him. The other charged at the wookiee to tackle him. The last charged at Garrett going to tackle him as well.
The group of dragons seemed to have the intruders right where they wanted them and now they were on the attack, more aggressive than they had been before.*
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Garrett Sven
Jedi Commander
Posts: 212
Character Species: Human
Faction: Independent
Description: Ranch Foreman (Jedi in Exile)
Alignment: Neutral Good
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Post by Garrett Sven on Jun 1, 2011 19:24:29 GMT -5
*As Garrett runs with Taloombray and his master to the main hall to meet up with the others he has a growing sense of dread that he can't seem to shake. Their situation didn't look good. Lee was injured, and they were outnumbered. As the group reforms Garrett sees the dragon lunge at him. It mimicked a bird of prey, leading with it's feet. Garrett stood firm as it made it's attack but he had no clue how to counter. If he jumped the beast could easily shoot flames at him, and if he stayed in his same place any longer the beast would grab him and that would be the end of it. He decides to drop and roll to the right to avoid the dragon, but he blanked on what to do for a counter. His instincts told him to force scream, shoot some lightning and then move in for saber combat, but he knew his master would only lecture him afterward. He decides to wait for the Dragon to make it's next move. Hopefully he could avoid another attack and maybe think of some way to counter*
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Post by Lee Katarn on Jun 1, 2011 20:21:47 GMT -5
*Lee looked over at Astefan, then the dragons flooding into the room before addressing Astefan.*
A. Understatement of the day. B. Too late!
*Lee watched as the biggest of the beasts went for him. Greeeaaaat. That's just what he wanted. He took a step back, but the dragon had halted his charge. He didn't have time to ask himself why because the dragon was now shooting flames at him. Lee quickly, out of pure instinct, threw up his hands and began absorbing the flames with Force Absorb, but the flames were licking his hands. Not even the gauntlets and mesh of the attire he was wearing was enough to shield him from the burns of the flames.
However, it did keep the flames from consuming him. It was taking great effort and concentration on Lee's part to last with the dragon's flames. He took a couple more steps back while trying to absorb it all, gritting his teeth and sweating as he did so. Once the dragon was finished, Lee was literally holding a ball of fire in his hands. He seperated his hands, holding two fireballs each. It took great concentration to keep them under control and where he wanted them.
Lee rarely used this technique, but it was a technique Master Vandar had taught him. His Master had told them that battle wasn't always about straight forward attacks or offensive aim at your enemy. Sometimes it was about redirecting, countering, or using your own enemy's momentum against them. The technique he was using now embodied that.
After a moment of seperating the two balls of flame he lunged his hands forward at the dragon and shot it's flames back at the large beast to engulf it in flames as it tried to do to him. When he was finished releasing the flames, he stumbled backwards a bit and looked down at his scorched hands and the mesh that had been melted. He really needed to avoid using that technique again, atleast with fire. Perhaps if he had truely mastered the technique, he wouldn't have managed to injure himself in the process. Health to 9/10.*
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Post by Taloombray on Jun 2, 2011 16:05:58 GMT -5
*Once they had all gotten to the main hall, it was evident "all" included the dragons... and their buddies. Wonderful.*
*Before he had a chance to take split-second stock of the situation, Taloombray suddenly found himself set upon by a pair of dragons. Or, more accurately, one charging dragon and fire. The oncoming dragon was ignored completely when the fireball caught him in the upper right arm and shoulder area.*
*The Wookiee's forearms were covered by his gauntlets, and his chest and shoulders were covered by his armor vest, but his upper arm and the lower parts of his mane were not. They, and the scarf he still had loosely about his neck were easily set alight. The stink of burning fur mixed with the chemically smell of the melting synthetic-weave scarf sent Taloombray almost into panic mode; even more than he hated being wet, he had a fear of fire, especially fire that was on or about his person.*
*The charging dragon paid the Wookiee back for his earlier hijinks and bowled him to the ground. Though this now put the soldier in the bad position of being on his back on the ground underneath one of the beasts, it had effectively accomplished the "stop, drop, and roll" function advised to cubs. Not being on fire was a good thing. The fact he was now laying on his bowcaster, however, was not a good thing. There was a nasty cracking sound which came from under him that was gratefully not any of his ribs.*
*When the tackling dragon realized it had been successful and now had its target prone beneath it, it began scrabbling at the annoying furry creature with its clawed forelimb wings. Taloombray, who had never let go of his paired ryyyk blades, fended off the beast's slashing claws and occasional snapping head to the best of his ability. Health 9/10, prone*
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Post by Astefan Macillan on Jun 4, 2011 20:45:05 GMT -5
*Astefan senses the attack of the dragons attack before it happens, but even so it happens almost faster than he would have been able to react to it, making him very glad that he had taken the precaution of putting up a Force Shield. As he reignites his lightsaber and whirls to face them, the first dragon's slashing attack glances off the invisible barrier that the Arkanian had been maintaining behind himself and Tomias. However, as the shield had been formed as more of a wall and less of dome, the second dragon unwittingly flies right over it.
It had been difficult to walk casually back to the main hall after applying Knight Speed, but Astefan now puts all that restrained energy to good use. He swiftly plants the pommel of his lightsaber on the floor with the blade almost perpendicular to the ground, its tip pointing straight at the descending dragon. In almost the same motion, he throws himself forward to slide on his chest along the ground to temporary safety. A small nudge with the Force keeps the lightsaber from falling over now that he is no longer touching it - Astefan isn't sure if this tactic is brilliant or foolhardy, but what he does know is that no matter how good your armor is, a large amount of force concentrated in a small area is still going to be hurt like hell. Even if the lightsaber blade does not pierce the dragon's scales, that dragon is fixing to be in a world of hurt when its own momentum and speed bring it down on the blade.*
"So much for Form Zero, eh Tomias? This is why you hope for the best but prepare for the worst. You damn dragons, we were going to leave peacefully!"
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Post by Tomias Shoryu on Jun 4, 2011 21:11:32 GMT -5
*Tomias reacts to everyone else getting attacked to realize his own hide was being targeted as well. Tomias ignites both his blades as quickly as possible to counter the initial but he is savagely caught by the dragon swiping at him. The dragon's claw goes right across Tomias' chest slashing completely through his new attire and grazing the skin. The force of the swipe was so great however that it causes Tomias to spin into the other dragon who seemed to see Tomias as its next meal. Tomias uses the force of the spin to thrust his silver lightsaber at the dragon's open mouth. Health 8/10*
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Post by Firaxan Shark on Jun 4, 2011 21:44:53 GMT -5
*The dragon that missed Garrett continued running past Garrett. It didn't double back, which would be a normal reaction. Why it didn't would only be revealed when the dragon was suddenly taking the brunt of the flames Lee was now shooting back at the intended target of the larger dragon. The beast that had once engaged Garrett now took on the flames and was consumed by them, using itself as an armored shield for it's larger sibling.
The dragon dropped to the ground, roasted and barely alive. Like it's other wounded sibling, there was uncertainty that it would survive. The larger dragon was enraged by this, but instead of shooting flames at Lee again, it seemed the larger dragon thought it best to use another tactic. The beast used it's range to rush Lee with a sudden headbutt, having to jump over it's own sibling to crash into him.
Meanwhile, the dragon leaping at Astefan suddenly found it's pounce was aimed at a different target entirely. However, it was too sudden a realization for the beast to redirect it's crashing momentum elsewhere. The beast was gutted straight through with the lightsaber and slumped over. The second dragon that had attacked Astefan redirected it's focus back at the Jedi and went to tackle him.
Another dragon had taken Tomias' hit, but just barely. It managed to manuever it's open mouth, but lost a couple of fangs in the process. The beast roared out in pain while the second of the pair shot out flames at Tomias from it's mouth.
While Taloombray was beneath one dragon that was desperately trying to get a hit on the wookiee, it's other sibling that had used it's flames on Taloombray began approaching the wookiee, hoping to manuever in and attack him as well though finding it difficult to do so while staying out of range from it's sibling's attacks.*
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Post by Lee Katarn on Jun 4, 2011 22:00:51 GMT -5
*Lee's eyes widened as suddely another dragon was taking the full brunt of his redirected attack. The dragon was now on the ground and his scales were sizzling and smoking. It was alive, but just so. Sacrificing itself for another and reacting so quickly really caught Lee off guard.
That would prove to be his undoing. The larger dragon had now gone back on the offensive and Lee only had a moment to brace himself before the dragon crashed into him and knocked him over backwards. Not just knocked him over, but Lee rolled twice and stopped stomach flat on the ground. Health to 8/10. He looked up to see Taloombray before him in a similiar situation but being assaulted by one dragon and soon another.
For the dragon that was already attacking the Wookiee, Lee used Force Push on it. If nothing else, it'd hopefully give Taloombray a moment to recover before he was attacked again. Lee got back on his feet again and slowly backed away from the larger beast. He noticed the hallway was behind him. Down the hallway was the exit out of this building. They needed to be out of the dragons' den and on their ship out of here.*
Guys! Behind me!
*Lee had managed to keep both his blades in his hand, but they had deactivated before his tumble, when the dragon hit him. Lee reignited the blades, sure to hold the line and allow the others the chance to fall behind him and leave. Lee wasn't about to risk their only known exit out of the building. He'd hold off any and all these dragons if he had to, just to be sure everyone could exit the building and leave this place alive.*
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Post by Taloombray on Jun 7, 2011 19:46:06 GMT -5
*When the dragon who was standing over him and intent on clawing his face off was suddenly gone, Taloombray took advantage of the situation. By arching his back and kicking out with his legs, he was able to jump to his feet ( example ).* *The General's command drew his instant attention and the Wookiee bolted to both follow orders and get away from the second dragon who was rather trigger-happy with it's fire breathing abilities. The soldier hoped Katarn had more of that handy Jedi magic ready to get them all out of this as direct melee combat wasn't working so well. Nonetheless, Taloombray kept his weapons at the ready. He momentarily wanted to go for his bowcaster, but given the sounds of cracking wood that had come from it earlier, he didn't trust the weapon at the moment.* <What's the plan?>
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Post by Astefan Macillan on Jun 8, 2011 10:30:27 GMT -5
*Astefan's tactic turns out to be both brilliant and foolhardy. To his surprise, it works out a lot better than he was expecting - hence the brilliance. He had thought his chances were good of wounding it pretty badly, but didn't think he'd actually manage to kill it. On the other hand, he is now without a lightsaber. Hence the foolhardiness. He catches a glimpse of his curved hilt with its emitter pressed up against the dragon's underbelly, held in place by the still-ignited blade he had left locked on. Fortunately the dragon had slumped over, or else the saber would be a lot harder to retrieve with the dead dragon lying on top of it. Unfortunately, he can't exactly get to it while being charged by the other dragon.
Astefan had released the Force Shield when employing his lightsaber as a pike and sliding to temporary safety, as it would take too much concentration to keep maintaining and it was no longer much use there anyway now that there were dragons on all sides, in a room with a much higher ceiling. But he is still riding the effects of the Knight Speed, which probably saves his life. He dodges the dragon's lightning-fast attack by a hair, while also dodging the temptation to use some Force Lightning in self-defense. This would really be an ideal time to use such a technique, and he is intensely curious to see how well the dragons would hold up against that, but even when used only in self-defense it's probably not a Force power he should use. Besides, it just wouldn't do to use it in front of Lee's new padawan. Wouldn't want to give Garrett any ideas - or cause Lee any headaches.
So instead, Astefan continues to simply dodge the dragon's attempts to claw, grab, bite, or smash him, while trying to keep an eye on the other dragons at the same time and hoping that his companions are keeping them busy. He doesn't understand why the dragons aren't breathing fire more often, but maybe it's because they're intelligent enough to realize that the place in which they've made their home is flammable.
The dragon's jaws snap at him again, and this time the Arkanian leaps up, Force Waving the dragon's head into the floor before landing in a crouch a short distance away. Then, before it can recover, he runs towards the slumped-over dragon, telekinetically deactivating the lightsaber so that the hilt, no longer held in place by the blade, falls free. He Force pulls it to himself and leaps up and over the dragon's body to land next to Lee. Turning to face back towards the remaining dragons, he reignites his lightsaber to help Lee hold the line.*
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Post by Tomias Shoryu on Jun 8, 2011 22:34:52 GMT -5
*Tomias' thrust causes him to pass the intended dragon because it moved at the last second. He quickly turns around now facing the two dragons and sees a wave of flames heading towards him. Tomias jumps to the side to avoid the flames and immediately uses a Force Push with the intent of pushing the dragon he just wounded into the now attacking dragon.
Its at this point that he hears and sees Lee holding his position at the entrance. Tomias Force Jumps over and lands behind Lee just as Taloombray asked about a plan.*
Plans? Plans are good.
*Tomias knew why they were at the entrance. To prevent it from being blocked. It was their only way out. They just needed to regroup and find a way to occupy the dragons with a distraction while they made a smooth retreat. Tomias shakes his head with a heavy sigh. Things are never that simple.*
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Garrett Sven
Jedi Commander
Posts: 212
Character Species: Human
Faction: Independent
Description: Ranch Foreman (Jedi in Exile)
Alignment: Neutral Good
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Post by Garrett Sven on Jun 9, 2011 0:15:26 GMT -5
*Garrett is both bewildered and glad when the dragon doesn't double back on him. The fear was subsiding now but Garrett still wasn't sure how he should attack. The smell of burning flesh and burning fur combined to create a truly unimaginable smell. He uses knight speed in order to hurry to the regroup point, and as he stand by his master a calm begins to come over him. Lee stood there like a stone wall against these incredible odds, and Garrett felt compelled to stand by him. He was reshaping the battle in his mind now. All was becoming clear. He didn't need to rely on his old Sith battle tactics anymore. Renewed in his resolve he stands in a Djem So opening stance next to Lee*
What's our next move Master Katarn?
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Post by Lee Katarn on Jun 9, 2011 0:52:46 GMT -5
*Now everyone had made their way to Lee's position. That was good. He knew exactly what their next move should be as they were all asking what the plan was. All of them were looking to him for an answer. Well, most of them. He gave a mental chuckle. Maybe it was because Astefan knew Lee that well or maybe because they were pretty much equal in experience since they started around the same time but Astefan had been the only one not to speak up.
He spoke to the rest of the group as he stared the dragons down. They had thinned their numbers to six active attackers, but they were still outnumbered and these beasts were dangerous.*
Get out of here. I'll cover your escape and bring up the rear. Retreat.
*Lee stood with both blades ready, but his stance showed a soresu form instead of his preferred ataru. He was going to stay on the defense.*
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Post by Taloombray on Jun 11, 2011 0:59:58 GMT -5
*As per the General's order, Taloombray began backing out down the hall and towards the entrance where they had first entered the Praxium. However, true to his soldierly instincts, he maintained an open posture with his weapons at the ready and stayed close behind his commanding officer. If the beasts charged, they would hit Katarn, but the Wookiee would be there immediately to either retaliate or pull the Jedi from harm.*
*The group made it all the way out to the main door that still stood open. This time when he encountered the white-cold, Taloombray didn't react with surprise and did not look down. He was particularly careful to not trip and fall backwards in the shin-deep packed stuff. After a few moments in the stuff, Taloombray's bare feet got quite cold. Though he had more to keep in mind -- namely dragons -- the Wookiee considered this was likely why the humans had gotten special shoes. However, considering he hated shoes and Wookiees almost always could not wear them, it was a moot point.*
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Post by Lee Katarn on Jun 16, 2011 12:10:47 GMT -5
*Noting all of his group were listening to his orders and retreating, Lee slowly begins to back up. Before he does though, he reaches out with the Force and Force Pulls something to his hand. He positions the items in his palm with two free fingers and a thumb while still grasping his lightsaber.
His slow retreat turns into an all out run down the hallway to get out of the praxeum. Seeing the light at the end of the hallway Lee jumps and rolls into the snow, and stands up facing the doorway of the academy. He had little time to react or shout another order because the dragons were right on his tail.*
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Post by Firaxan Shark on Jun 16, 2011 12:14:33 GMT -5
*When Lee took off running, the lead dragon gave out a roar and followed after him. The lead dragon took point with the other dragons running behind him. When they exited the opening, the lea dragon noticed Lee immediately. The dragon flapped his wings and he awkwardly rose to the air but he didn't get very high. Instead he used the little bit of height to lunge down at Lee and hopefully finish him off with the new angle.*
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Post by Lee Katarn on Jun 16, 2011 12:18:22 GMT -5
*Lee didn't have much time to note the dragon's awkward ascent to the air because it was using the new angle to attack Lee from above and come down on him. When the dragon lunged down at him, Lee dropped to the ground on his back and plunged both sabers upward at the dragon, throwing his sabers with the Force like a spear at the dragon's underbelly.
Were they to hit their target, Lee would quickly deactivate them and roll to the side then stand up, stuff the items in his pouch, and recall them to his hands. It was pretty obvious that Lee had drawn on the Force to enhance his speed.*
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Post by Firaxan Shark on Jun 16, 2011 12:35:05 GMT -5
*The lead dragon suddenly dropped like dead weight. The two sabers had hit their mark and pierced through it's underbelly with the momentum of both items causing the sabers to plunge deep into the dragon's belly. When it hit the ground, it still had a little bit of life left in it however. Enough life to give out one mighty roar of pain and then it's head slumped to the side with an audible thud into the snow.
The other dragons behind the lead dragon stopped their advance when the dragon roared, slowly heading back into the praxeum. With the other dragons gone and the lead dragon now dead, there was a few moments of peace. Infact it all seemed creepily quiet. Then a large shadow was cast over the group. For a moment it may have seemed the day itself was blotted out. After a moment, the shadow passed and wasn't seen again.
That was because the one that caused the shadow was no longer in the air passing over the group as it had. There was a very loud thud, as if a space ship had landed near them, though without the sound of an engine. When the leader of the group (Lee) had turned to see what caused such a sound, he was greeted with the sight of a dragon far larger than the little ones he had fought before.
The "lead dragon" had called it's mother. The awkward use of wings the minimal use of flame? They were only babies. They were large babies, however, because of the Force Nexus that was the Praxeum. The holocron of Arca Jeth was it's source. When Lee reached out and touched it, the source had flickered and faltered for a moment due to the sudden interaction with it. That is what stirred the dragons to attack Lee's group specifically.
Stephen and Tomias? They were just seen as other intruders the dragons wanted out of their territory and were slowly backing them out. Before that they were simply meant to cut off Lee's group and kill them. When the two groups were together, however, it didn't take long for the semi-sentient dragons to realize the two groups were one and began attacking all the intruders.
Now they were successfully rounded out. Granted the dragons took some serious losses doing such a thing. Such a loss would only stir the oversized Arkanian Dragon to launch an attack. It was by far the largest Arkanian Dragon ever seen. It was feeding off the Force itself for such a very long time and made it's nest here.
A nest that had been disturbed. The intruders would pay, though her focus was currently on the one that had slaughtered her biggest baby. The dragon let out a mighty roar that shook the snow on the ground itself and looked towards Lee as he did. It was no warning the mother dragon was giving, it was a declaration.
Immediately afterward, the dragon spewed a large amount of flame at Lee and Lee only. The others would be attacked in due time, but Lee was given special attention for his recent kill. The flame engulfed the Jedi and as fire hit snow, a large amount of steam covered the area as well. The flames were by far more powerful and much hotter than the babies'.
With the steam and smoke still covering the area where Lee was at, the mother of all dragons (Almost literally.) turned it's attention to the rest of the group. It had not attacked yet, but it was obvious she would soon.
(OOC: Actions assumed for character Lee Katarn in this post has been allowed by the player.)
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Post by Taloombray on Jun 16, 2011 20:50:26 GMT -5
*There was something very wrong. When the lead dragon fell to the General's hand and it screamed its last breath, the Wookiee had a feeling of foreboding. His superstition didn't have long to wait as in very little time the sun went out and they were cast in a deep shadow. Then the ground shook. These were ill omens of death if ever such things existed.*
*When Taloombray looked to the sky, seeing that the sun had returned, he was instead greeted with the sight of a demon or evil spirit manifest, the likes of which he had never dreamed possible in all his many years. The beast was enormous and it was enraged. Surely it was the avenging spirit of all dragons. Nothing so astoundingly terrifying and mighty could be anything born of normal means. And the General had earned the thing's ire.*
*Moving too fast for a real creature of such a size, the Beast belched forth its rage in the form of fire. Before anything could be done, where the General had stood was suddenly a pillar of fire. As the pillar struck, a near explosion of hissing, screaming steam plumed upwards and out. The white-cold in which they stood crumbled and turned to water and steam given their proximity to the inferno.*
*When the demon Beast halted its onslaught of fire, the place where Katarn had stood seconds before was nothing but a crater in what remained of the white-cold and the frozen ground beneath. Though it was certain that the Jedi's body had been incinerated all but instantly, the place his body may have been was obscured by the billowing steam and smoke of the attack. Taloombray looked from the column of steam up into the visage of the Beast. It seemed to be grinning down at them, savoring its defeat of the General and planning its decimation of the rest of them.*
*In an instant, what had remained of the soldier's restraint snapped. If he was to die by the powers of a colossal spirit of rage today, he would meet it with the same. He roared at the Beast and charged it.*
*Ignoring whether or not his fellows were following, Taloombray dodged through the white-cold towards the Beast. As he ran in a zigging pattern, he allowed the emotional storm he had been holding back since the events at Arkania Command to fuel his growing combat rage. His grief at the loss of his mate, his intense feelings of betrayal at the Republic for allowing it, his deep-seated self-doubt regarding his capture, and his renewed pained indignation at seeing yet another of his commanding officers fall… it all fed the condition endemic to his people when caught in the grips of battle.*
Health 9/10; Wookiee Rage
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Post by Tomias Shoryu on Jun 17, 2011 0:35:44 GMT -5
*Tomias nods at Lee's words and slowly begins to back away. When he saw that Lee was following at a rather fast pace Tomias picked up his until the lead dragon went on the attack. Tomias was about to warn Lee until he saw Lee's set up which resulted in the fatal wounding of the lead dragon. In the dragon's dying breath it roared but in a strange a different way one which raised Tomias' eyebrow. The silence afterwards was filled with dread. Tomias could feel something approaching but he couldn't place a finger on it. Whatever it was it was attuned to the force greatly. Suddenly Tomias gets the indication to look up as he sees the much bigger dragon slam into the ground. Tomias froze not in fear but in amazement. Now he knew what Astefan was talking about, though right now was hardly the time to admire the beast that was about to have grilled jedi and roast wookiee for dinner. When it launched its flames at Lee all Tomias could do was cover his face. Though the flames weren't hitting him the force of the flames caused a billowing wind to blow at him sending his hair waiving like a flag. The steam created by the flames weren't helping said situation. As he drops his arms from covering his face he sees the enraged Taloombray charge at the dragon. Without thinking Tomias goes on the chase after Taloombray.*
Tal, stop!
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