Join myself and (hopefully) Kyriake. We'll make sure no fiends pass through the front gate.
[size=75][i][color=purple]i am the tower around which you orbited
i'm not proud i'm just taking orders
i fall to the groud within moments of impact
i hit back if hit and attack if attacked[/color][/i][/size]
I am setting a deadline for position submissions, which will be Tuesday, June 30. If you haven't submitted by then, I will be assigning you to locations as I see fit . . . and I can promise you that my placing of you won't be pleasant at all. That's all.
So many areas will be undefended... Nine, at the current count. Perhaps we should limit each area to 2 DHIs?
I could defend another area, to help spread us out, if anyone else thinks that's a good idea...
PS- New sig... looking for an avatar to match. It's from this disturbing little book I'm reading, The Physiognomy, and the full quote makes me shudder...
[size=75][i][color=purple]i am the tower around which you orbited
i'm not proud i'm just taking orders
i fall to the groud within moments of impact
i hit back if hit and attack if attacked[/color][/i][/size]
Heather and Nemesis haven't taken up their positions yet.
Can we decide as a group where to place them?
[size=75][i][color=purple]i am the tower around which you orbited
i'm not proud i'm just taking orders
i fall to the groud within moments of impact
i hit back if hit and attack if attacked[/color][/i][/size]
Josephine Bateman wrote:Looking at the list, it looks like
Mordecai,
Heather and Nemesis haven't taken up their positions yet.
Can we decide as a group where to place them?
I have notified Heather that today is the last day to make her decision. Nemesis has notified me that she is on vacation, and asked that I have her auto-defend until she returns. I will be placing her where I see fit.
We need someone to help James in the Courtyard. Also, maybe we could have someone in the tower(s)?
[size=75][i][color=purple]i am the tower around which you orbited
i'm not proud i'm just taking orders
i fall to the groud within moments of impact
i hit back if hit and attack if attacked[/color][/i][/size]
Still working on everything guys. I'm trying to get everything up before I go on vacation Saturday, as even though I'll have my laptop with me, I'm not sure how many opportunities I'll have to get on.
Three of the five Elementals huddled together atop the massive outer wall, lost among the sea of Guardian soldiers surrounding them.
From their vantage point,
Kyriake Sige, Heather Carmelia,
and
Mordecai Kerinos
could see their world had become roofed with a dark, swirling mantle of storm clouds. The turbulent blanket of ominous black and grey extended above the highest spires of Cinderella Castle, but the shadowy pall below advanced only within a hundred yards of the main gate. Spewing forth from the battle-torn Haunted Mansion, the thick haze ghosted through the crisp night air, obscuring all that it touched. No light shone from within its massive form, and no creatures could be seen stalking through the veil. The three allies knew this was what Maleficent had intended. Her forces were totally hidden from the Guardian's. She had the upper hand . . . if only for the moment.
Lightning cackled overhead, illuminating the castle and the pale faces of many warriors and mages in an eerie green light. Thunder rolled and crashed, while the winds continued to churn violently. Banners and flags flailed erratically among the powerful currents of air. A chilling mist roiled across the walls, the moat of deep black water that encircled the castle lapping against its banks violently. Froth collected upon the stones, while icy spray lashed out at
Josephine Bateman, Amelia Ealgle,
and
Sakura Matserugi
, all of whom stood at the ready on the drawbridge. Their battle gear glistened with moisture, beads of water falling into the intricate lines etched upon their breast plate, before trickling downward in small rivulets. Each of the DHIs scanned the shroud before them, watching as thick tendrils began to inch their way closer to the gates, dragging the main body of smog with it. On both sides of them stood a countless number of soldiers, and more lay in wait within the outer gatehouse. From the corner of her eye, Josephine glimpsed archers positioned upon the parapets and within the confines of the bastions. Though she could not see them, the DHI knew that each archer was equipped with a plethora of arrows, quivers adorning their backs, waists, and even standing before them for quick access.
"Soon the Overtakers will break upon our walls like mighty waves,"
came a thunderous voice from the walls above the drawbridge.
"They come not for prisoners; they come for flesh, blood, and bone. They will show no compassion. They will show no mercy. GIVE THEM NONE IN RETURN!"
Cinderella Castle erupted into an uproar, thousands of soldiers calling back to the authoritative voice in trained unison.
"WE SHALL DENY THEM MERCY!"
Lances, pikes, spears, and maces all shot upward as lightning streaked ominously across the sky. Swords swayed powerfully, whistling through the winds. Staves and wands cackled mystically, the auras of the mages flaring to life with enchanted brilliance.
"Soon, the Fallen Angel will be upon us, her arrows cascading downward like torrential rainfall. Her evil magics will shake these hallowed halls to their foundations; her sinister presence challenging even the most masterful of warriors. Maleficent's left hand feeds of of her enemies' fear. STARE HER DOWN AND SHOW HER NONE!"
"WE SHALL DENY HER!"
"Soon, Maleficent, the Mistress of Evil herself will be upon us. Her heart of darkness will bid you to relinquish your arms, and soon after your lives. The wicked sorceress comes to destroy what we all hold dear to us: the Magic Kingdom itself. She draws ever closer, consumed by greed and power. She comes to sit upon the throne of Disney himself, a throne that has never belonged to him. What do you say to that!?"
"WE SHALL DENY HER!"
"Yes, dear brothers and sisters, yes! DENY THEM ALL!"
At that moment, a blinding ray of light shot through the darkness above the outer wall, burning pure white with unfaltering intensity. A beautiful sword glimmered among the radiance, and seemed to be no more than an extension of its master's arm. The awesome light faded, wrapping itself around a young man with straight blonde hair. White mixed with a metallic silver hue as it solidified over his body, compacting with a musical echo. Two winds jutted outward from his shoulder blades, pure white plumage glowing softly. As
Owen
[/size] drifted downward to perch upon the outer wall, his ethereal form became adorned with beautiful translucent armor. The plates of protection seemed to be synthetic in nature, conforming tightly to his body and mimicking his every motion fluidly. The armor shook with a soft purr of energy, but quickly fell quiet.
Owen bowed lowly to
Wayne
, who quickly pulled him upwards with a motion of his staff.
"You know perfectly well that I do not like such formalities,"
said Wayne with a smile. The old man gazed out into the gloom, watching as the swells of blackness rushed over the distant statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse without challenge, and continued to flow forward. It would be but seconds until the magical shroud had reached the drawbridge.
"Which is exactly why I did it,"
retorted Owen quickly, before taking to the air once more. Wings snapping open, he caught the wind and soared over top the guards of the outer wall. Allowing the wind to buffet him steadily towards the courtyard. Passing by the inner gatehouse, Owen regarded
Nemesis
with a warm smile. Tongues of flame coiled around the Fire Elemental's arms and threads of fire draped from her neck like necklaces. Her eyes smoldered with both apprehension and excitement, which reflected off the mighty blade resting in her firm grip. Beyond Nemesis,
James Tau
stood before a network of fountains within the courtyard. Soldiers and mages hurried about him, calling orders to their squadrons as they inspected traps and defensive mechanisms. Owen swooped down low, the mist caressing his face. If anyone could lead the defense in the courtyard, Owen knew it would be James Tau.
With
Takin Aikoro, Zazie Rainyday,
and
James Lee
positioned within the Grand Hall, the Angel felt confident that they would be able to hold off any foe until aid arrived. The towers had no DHI presence, but knew that the many Disney characters patrolling each level of the structures were masters of tactics and combat.
Goofy
had established many means by which to route forces away from the Kingdom Tower, and
Donald
himself was guarding the crystal. So long as Donald Duck commanded that chamber, the shield would hold; preventing magics and projectiles from crashing against the walls.
A war horn sounded in the deep as the shroud of shadows crashed against the drawbridge.
Josephine, Amelia, and Sakura were swallowed whole by the billowing mass of black magic, which halted abruptly just before the first portcullis of the outer gatehouse. Horrifying cries of rang outward from within the smog, sending chills of terror coursing over the ranks. Flares erupted from the balconies of the Aurora Tower as, without any warning, legions of aerial foes descended from below the savage clouds; fangs, talons, and claws all glinting menacingly among the strobes of lightning.
Generals and commanders quickly began delivering orders to their troops. Drums boomed and beasts screeched. Owen looked downwards to James Tau, who nodded confidently to him, before blasting into the sky. The silence before the storm had been shattered. The Overtakers had struck, plunging Cinderella Castle into war.
[size=75][i][color=purple]i am the tower around which you orbited
i'm not proud i'm just taking orders
i fall to the groud within moments of impact
i hit back if hit and attack if attacked[/color][/i][/size]
[size=75][i][color=purple]i am the tower around which you orbited
i'm not proud i'm just taking orders
i fall to the groud within moments of impact
i hit back if hit and attack if attacked[/color][/i][/size]
![:]](./images/smilies/icon_smiling.png "Cheerful Smile")
Drawbridge
