Towertop

[Anastasia]

The beast is struck again and again - and this time it fades to mist, freeing you. The mist flows away and retreats, into the fog and gone. It's fleeing, little more than more fog in an endless plane of foggy dreams.

You did it. The battle's over.

Free act. Feel free to pursue or not.

[Iron Dragoon]

"One down, unless someone wants to hunt after it. We've given time for those on the other side of the wall to regroup, however. They're our target, but I'm tired of this thing coming back. Jarem, tactical advice?"

[Anastasia]

Jarem takes a moment to look around, "The forces we brought are in full retreat by my command, they're simply not strong enough. I'll not waste good soldiers against elite enemies. If we're able, we continue on and crush the enemy before they can regroup."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods.

"Bastian, recon. See if you can track down our main targets. Jarem, Ianvasah, I want you as our vanguard. Emily, you've spent a lot of spells here, I want you in reserve. I'll support and back up where needed. Jarem, any alterations to that?"

[Anastasia]

Bastian gives yo ua long, slow nod at that, "Pulling your weight now?" he asks plainly, before darting ahead.

"That's fine," Jarem says, "Did you finish off the birds?"

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa shakes her head and shoots Bastian a look.

"I got stunned and Bastian saved me by pulling me out. I've got a better handle on their defenses now. I'll focus on those things when we head off. I've got a Disintegrate or two for them. I'm not entirely sure why my defenses were seemingly easy for them to get through, but I'm sure they noticed. We can use that, to a degree. I'm certain they're at least vaguely aware of our fight here, so they'll likely target me. As much as I don't like being made a pin cushion, using that will open them up. Watch the Moon Dog, it has an ability that will deal an.. alarmingly lethal strike to the throat, triggered by speech. It's a solid counter to any caster."

[Anastasia]

Bastian's reply is a big grin at that look, going off to scout.

Meanwhile everyone takes that in and...

Waiting on Bastian?

[Iron Dragoon]

I was actually going to cast a spell on everyone before he took off. Can we semi-retcon that so he's around long enough for it?

[Anastasia]

Yeah sure, go for it.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Before we move, I intended to do this, but things escalated faster than I expected..."

Alyssa begins casting:

Interplanar Telepathic Bond, CL 32, 320 minute duration.
Target: Can hit 10 people, so us all and I guess whatever commanders Jarem wants to include.

[Anastasia]

'Good,' Bastian sends back once it's cast. 'I'll send word as soon as I can see.'

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods to herself.

'Let's start moving ourselves so we're not static targets.'

[Anastasia]

You begin to move back - but it' snot far until Bastian sends, 'The birds remain, Alyssa. They're standing in general defense.'

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa sends back, 'I'll hit them and get their attention. Use it as cover to continue. How many are there still?'

With that, she moves faster towards their targets, intending to hit them before they can react.

[Anastasia]

'Lots,' Bastian sends, 'They're on alert, so come in strong.'