The Xain cavalry line up behind the man. He motions for one of them to hand him a sword.
"We shall. But not without introductions, I think. I am General Corellus of House Unicorn, commander of the Xain cavalry in the invasion of Co'Ren. You are?"
The worn blade in Demiu's hand is exchanged for a fresh one, as the Lion Knights form up.
"I am Demiu of the House of Lions, commander of my people and friend of the Morñornian armies of the North."
The Xain cavalry line up behind the man. He motions for one of them to hand him a sword.
"We shall. But not without introductions, I think. I am General Corellus of House Unicorn, commander of the Xain cavalry in the invasion of Co'Ren. You are?"
The worn blade in Demiu's hand is exchanged for a fresh one, as the Lion Knights form up.
"I am Demiu of the House of Lions, commander of my people and friend of the Morñornian armies of the North."
"It is an honor to face you." Corellus begins circling Demiu, keeping his sword pointed downwards.
*The Dragon Knights continue using Hammerhead Tactics, keeping the Xain line broken and nearly defenseless. 15 of their 25 Archers come out and begin firing upon the Xain lines.*
OOC: I'm not sure you know what Hammerhead tactics are. Hammerhead is when you have a number of cavalry, and then split them up. The first group attacks, breaks the line, and retreats. The second group, as the first dis-engages, attacks in the same manner. The third does the same, but after the second one disengages, and the fourth acts in the same manner. By the time the fourth (or fifth or sixth, or whatever) is done attacking, the first group is ready to take up the mantel of the group attacking as the opponent retreats.
OOC: I'm not sure how you expected me to know.
IC: The Xain will ignore the Dragon attacks, allowing them to easily break the line, while they continue attacking the Lions.
The ground erupts under the archers and any Dragon soldiers nearby them, sending chunks of earth flying at them and causing it to collapse under them.
OOC: I'm not sure either, other than I know that a large number of users have read Rangers Apprentice, where I heard of the term used.
*The Dragon Knights do more damage due to the broken line, but continue assaulting in the same way.*
*The Archers retreat back into the castle quickly.*
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The crumbling ranks of the Lion Knights part, to reveal Demiu and his escort riding out, clad in shining armour and carrying banners emblazoned with a roaring golden lion. Horns sound, sending out a challenge to the Xain Fleet. Demiu's voice, amplified by magic, follows,
"Come forth, Xain! Let one of your number come forth, and face me! Come forth and meet me in single combat, if ye be not too cowardly!"
The cavalry stop their attack as one of their number rides forth. He is tall and thin; a web of wrinkles lines his face and his gray hair is swept back. He is clad in similar red and white uniform to the rest of the Xain, but a rearing unicorn is emblazoned in silver on his chest. "I will accept your challenge. Until one of us is the victor, my men will not fight yours. But I cannot speak for the foot soldiers. They are not under my command." It is clear from his tone that he finds this displeasing.
*At this Time, Darthraxx pulls out a horn and blasts into it three times, the last long. At this, the Dragon Knight Cavalry stop, and re-enter the castle.*
Tul Generas of the Orcs, Darthraxx of the dragon Knights. I RP, and have lots of fun.
The Xain cavalry line up behind the man. He motions for one of them to hand him a sword.
"We shall. But not without introductions, I think. I am General Corellus of House Unicorn, commander of the Xain cavalry in the invasion of Co'Ren. You are?"
The worn blade in Demiu's hand is exchanged for a fresh one, as the Lion Knights form up.
"I am Demiu of the House of Lions, commander of my people and friend of the Morñornian armies of the North."
*As Darthraxx is with Demiu, he also introduces himself.* "And I am Darthraxx Dragonslayer, Rider of Dragons, King of the Dragon Knights. And I ask that, while the duel is going on, you release my dragon from under the waters."
Tul Generas of the Orcs, Darthraxx of the dragon Knights. I RP, and have lots of fun.
The cavalry stop their attack as one of their number rides forth. He is tall and thin; a web of wrinkles lines his face and his gray hair is swept back. He is clad in similar red and white uniform to the rest of the Xain, but a rearing unicorn is emblazoned in silver on his chest. "I will accept your challenge. Until one of us is the victor, my men will not fight yours. But I cannot speak for the foot soldiers. They are not under my command." It is clear from his tone that he finds this displeasing.
*At this Time, Darthraxx pulls out a horn and blasts into it three times, the last long. At this, the Dragon Knight Cavalry stop, and re-enter the castle.*
The Xain foot soldiers, as instructed by the reinforcements, also stop fighting, allowing the duel to proceed without worry of other conflict.
The worn blade in Demiu's hand is exchanged for a fresh one, as the Lion Knights form up.
"I am Demiu of the House of Lions, commander of my people and friend of the Morñornian armies of the North."
*As Darthraxx is with Demiu, he also introduces himself.* "And I am Darthraxx Dragonslayer, Rider of Dragons, King of the Dragon Knights. And I ask that, while the duel is going on, you release my dragon from under the waters."
"It is an honor to meet you as well. I'm afraid that, if I have little control over the foot soldiers, I have even less over the mages. Only a direct order from Nagera will stop them, and he will only do so with a direct order from a superior, which I am not."
Harfor sees fifty Forest Band soldiers coming to aid him. One of the Xain cavalry calls out, "We are under orders not to fight until General Corellus has finished his duel with your champion, but if you engage us before then we will be forced to defend ourselves."
OOC: Are these 50 men seen by Xains?
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