Boots on the ground (Moore)

[Anastasia]

The ship shakes.

For a moment as your ship lands in an empty, barren park in Elons Rapids, you have the strongest sense of deja vu.

He misses Macaron, doesn't he?

The feeling passes as the shouts of battle begin. "FORWARD!" Adrian cries, "Clear out into the city, sort refugees back as you can. Remember, for Lifasa!"

"FOR LIFASA!" The cry echoes as forces disembark, racing into the city.

Go ahead and set yourself up.

[Nephrite]

He was such a good dog. Balyss would've liked... ..huh?

Right! For Lifasa!

Moore looks around the field but flies primarily in the middle of the group, that way he has access to as many different people as needed. For now, he just joins in the cries of morale and keeps an eye out with his mask for anything awry.

[Anastasia]

You  notice something right away - a sensor for a scrying spell, something your arcane knowledge lets you identify quickly. It appears in the air over the advancing army. It's normally invisible, but your true seeing and keen eyes make finding it trivial.

[Nephrite]

Well, that's easy enough. Moore will call a runner over to see if they can have some of the magic-users deal with it, giving them directions as to where it is since they probably can't see it. If not, he can handle it himself.

[Anastasia]

Word spreads - and you quickly see the censor shatter under a handful of dispels. Easy enough, it seemed to crumble without any great difficulty.

[Nephrite]

So either this is a token attempt or their efforts are being focused elsewhere. Well, either way, depriving them of their magical sight for the area should force a bit more attention their way.

Moore continues to keep a look out for anything since he's able to do so easily.

[Anastasia]

You sing away, spreading your music as forces hit the ground. Most of the first block or two is taken by sheer surprise and force, then it begins. You can see it, abou tin the middle to spread your song. Slowing down to clear out houses, stops where barricades and archery check forces, as well as ranged spells. A fireball explodes amid several Sylican regulars, while arrows fly. None at your direction yet, as Adrian's heard in your mind. 'Try and help any blockages,' he says, 'This is going to a lot of bitter fighting as we clear the streets. Momentum's key.'

[Nephrite]

In that case, he may as well raise his voice -- the more that can hear his words of inspiration, the more they can push themselves further -- the people themselves can be reassured they're going to be saved today.

He'll cast Carrying Voice, which increases the area of his music by 500 ft, so hopefully it'll help more troops on our side and he'll continue to maintain the Inspire Courage for now.

[Anastasia]

Moore holds his position and sings. His music washes over the soldiers, driving them forward. A small detachment of air elementals hover around him, providing him defense.

"General's orders," one says in terse common. "Follow."

The air elementals, six in total, lead you to the nearby roof of an old stone building. Below you can see the forces go to war, bolstered and pushing ahead. As this happens...

Spot.

[Nephrite]

Take 10 for 45

[Anastasia]

Across the street are several small buildings. Perhaps shops from the looks of it, simple general stores. Tight allies are between them and you see one open, a side door with a hunched, cowled figure slipping out of it.

[Nephrite]

Moore will point out the figure to his air elemental allies first, before thinking to the bond.

"I see a cowled figure down here, looks like they're probably trying to sneak out. Can't tell if it's a devil or otherwise from up here - should I let it be?" He'll ask.

[Anastasia]

'Got it,' Adrian's voice is rather distracted, 'Sending a probe after him, but could be a civilian. Keep an eye on him and let me know if he does anything suspicious. Keep on singing, I can hear it in here and it's helping tons.'

[Nephrite]

Moore nods and continues his dutiful inspiration -- switching from a song to simple words of power that motivate those around them, waiting for whatever the elementals brought him over here for.

He'll also keep an eye on that figure...!

[Anastasia]

You watch the figure go a few steps down the alley, then press on the opposite wall. A hunk of wall slides aside and he goes right in there, the wall closing behind him.