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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 5048233" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>City Under Siege: Part 1c – Continental Influence</strong></p><p></p><p>Quintus Aurelius val’Emman stood flanked by the rest of contubernium: Hervius Flavinius Tranio, the legionnaire sorcerer with hair that fanned out behind like a centurion’s helmet; Oppius Camelius Rusticus, the best scout in the legions; Tertius Caprenius Augustalis, the horn blower responsible for drawing the attention of the men and issuing the audible commands of the officers; and four other milites gregarious, the foot soldiers who were vital to the contubernium. </p><p></p><p>“Hold the line!” he shouted.</p><p></p><p>The shadow creatures seethed all around them. Thousands of shadow creatures had poured through the rift, attacking both sides indiscriminately. They were no longer fighting for honor; they were fighting for their lives.</p><p></p><p>Hervius unleashed a blast of force, tearing through a group of the shadow beings. Tertius blew his horn, keeping their spirits high. </p><p></p><p>Quintus held up his signum. “<span style="font-family: 'Impact'">In the name of Illir, go back to the pits from whence you came!</span>”</p><p></p><p>Blinding light speared from the signum into the roiling mass of shadow beings. They disintegrated before it like so many seeds in a strong wind. </p><p></p><p>And still they came. “There’s too many!” Oppius’ arrows had little effect on the incorporeal things.</p><p></p><p>“Hold the line!” commanded Quintus again. </p><p></p><p>“Look!’ said Tertius.</p><p></p><p>A roiling mass of greenish-white spearmen marched forward, heading straight for the shadow portal.</p><p></p><p>“Their standard,” said Oppius, “but that’s impossible, that legion is long dead!”</p><p></p><p>“You are correct,” said Quintus, leaning on his signum. “Those are the ghosts of the Doom of Chendo legion.”</p><p></p><p>The disciplined legion, quite capable of affecting the shadow things, struck hard. It took a moment for the undisciplined shadow creatures to realize the true nature of the threat. They withdrew from conflict with the living beings on both Rebel and Loyalist lines, concentrating their efforts on the Doom of Chendo. </p><p></p><p>But it was too late. The legion’s discipline, coupled with their ability to harm the enemy, formed a wedge and sliced right through the heart of shadow army. They made it through to the center, losing men every step of the way. </p><p></p><p>“They’re going to make it!” shouted Hervius.</p><p></p><p>They entered the portal with a flash. The shadow creatures disappeared as abruptly as they came.</p><p></p><p>“They did it!” shouted Quintus. A cheer went up from both sides, but it was short lived.</p><p></p><p>Two looming shadows floating over Quintus’ contubernium. Unlike the things they had just fought, it was the shadow cast by something very large in the sky.</p><p></p><p>“Now what?” muttered Oppius.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 5048233, member: 3285"] [b]City Under Siege: Part 1c – Continental Influence[/b] Quintus Aurelius val’Emman stood flanked by the rest of contubernium: Hervius Flavinius Tranio, the legionnaire sorcerer with hair that fanned out behind like a centurion’s helmet; Oppius Camelius Rusticus, the best scout in the legions; Tertius Caprenius Augustalis, the horn blower responsible for drawing the attention of the men and issuing the audible commands of the officers; and four other milites gregarious, the foot soldiers who were vital to the contubernium. “Hold the line!” he shouted. The shadow creatures seethed all around them. Thousands of shadow creatures had poured through the rift, attacking both sides indiscriminately. They were no longer fighting for honor; they were fighting for their lives. Hervius unleashed a blast of force, tearing through a group of the shadow beings. Tertius blew his horn, keeping their spirits high. Quintus held up his signum. “[FONT="Impact"]In the name of Illir, go back to the pits from whence you came![/FONT]” Blinding light speared from the signum into the roiling mass of shadow beings. They disintegrated before it like so many seeds in a strong wind. And still they came. “There’s too many!” Oppius’ arrows had little effect on the incorporeal things. “Hold the line!” commanded Quintus again. “Look!’ said Tertius. A roiling mass of greenish-white spearmen marched forward, heading straight for the shadow portal. “Their standard,” said Oppius, “but that’s impossible, that legion is long dead!” “You are correct,” said Quintus, leaning on his signum. “Those are the ghosts of the Doom of Chendo legion.” The disciplined legion, quite capable of affecting the shadow things, struck hard. It took a moment for the undisciplined shadow creatures to realize the true nature of the threat. They withdrew from conflict with the living beings on both Rebel and Loyalist lines, concentrating their efforts on the Doom of Chendo. But it was too late. The legion’s discipline, coupled with their ability to harm the enemy, formed a wedge and sliced right through the heart of shadow army. They made it through to the center, losing men every step of the way. “They’re going to make it!” shouted Hervius. They entered the portal with a flash. The shadow creatures disappeared as abruptly as they came. “They did it!” shouted Quintus. A cheer went up from both sides, but it was short lived. Two looming shadows floating over Quintus’ contubernium. Unlike the things they had just fought, it was the shadow cast by something very large in the sky. “Now what?” muttered Oppius. [/QUOTE]
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