Boots on the ground (Moore)

[Nephrite]

Moore will ask some of the spellcasters to take notes on what exactly the magic was so that they might be able to repurpose it into Aurora somehow.

That's all I've got for this.

[Anastasia]

How many? The more you take the better it is, but the less that are helping on the frontlines.

[Nephrite]

Let's take 7, if we have that many. Moore can also help out with it if he isn't immediately needed somewhere else.

[Anastasia]

As you come outside to get them, you get a surprise. Thegloom has been banished by high noon, the sun shining bright in the sky. There's not a shadow to be seen, radiance illuminating everything.

"Just got done talking to Tepen," Adrian says, "That's the counter to the sky business. Sylica's confident they'll hold it, but if the sun vanishes, expect massive reinforcements."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "Understood. Where to now?"

[Anastasia]

"A few blocks down is a pitched battle against entrenced defenders. We're going to be the spearhead to break it open." Adrian says, taking to the air. "Everything set in there?"

[Nephrite]

Moore nods and will follow after Adrian!

[Anastasia]

As you fly about, you see the battles have spread. Aurora's forces smash through buildings and expand the perimeter, facing devilish counterattacks. The sky shines bright as...

Listen check.

[Nephrite]

Take 10 for 46. If Surge of Hope hasn't worn off then 50.

[Anastasia]

You hear a faint woosh sound behind you.

Make a quick followup K:A check.

[Nephrite]

Take 10 for 51, or 55 if Surge of Hope is still there.

[Anastasia]

It's the sound of displaced air from a teleportation spell.

[Nephrite]

'Adrian, something just teleported right behind us.' Moore thinks. 'Do we continue on as if we didn't notice it?'

[Anastasia]

Adrian takes 10 on Listen for 46.

'No, it might be an attack,' Adrian says, whirling around.

[Nephrite]

Moore does the same!

Is the dogai targeting them...?!