http://deadelfwalking.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] deadelfwalking.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] paradisalost2011-08-12 07:06 pm

sixteenth rune :: death

 [Koltira has waited for and wanted this moment ever since the Light-forsaken castle stole him away from Andorhal.  The battle today is not like the last attempt; this time Arthas is separated from his pack; this time his demon-woman will not come to rescue him.  This time Koltira will not relent until either he or Arthas lies defeated and broken on the ground.

The others have argued for redemption.  The woman, Jaina Proudmoore, maintains her faith--to little good, in Koltira's mind.  She is not the only one who seems reluctant to deliver swift justice upon Arthas, however, and as Koltira draws Byfrost from his back he considers the great irony of the situation.  The castle took him from imprisonment at Sylvanas's hands, but here, in this time and reality, she is one of the few who understands that Arthas must not be afforded mercy.  The traitor prince has done nothing to deserve such tender consideration.  If Koltira could, he would destroy Arthas permanently; obliterate him; annihilate him.  

Such options were, unfortunately, not available to him in Paradisa.  Still, their plan would ensure deep suffering on Arthas's part, and Koltira supposes he can live with that.]


Selama ashal'anore.

((OOC: This is the VS ARTHAS post!  If you want to take a shot at this guy, here's the place.)
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[identity profile] lionbeforelambs.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
[It's not difficult to view Arthas' approach. Now knowing that the heroes had time to prepare, he spared no time of his own in massing the forces required to defend himself and the rest of the villainous horde. Riful had pressed ahead toward the castle, while Arthas had turned and begun to head for the town.

An ear-piercing scream would break the silence of the castle grounds and overhead would appear a familiar sight to a few of the gathering guests -- Arthas Menethil, mounted on the spine of his faithful steed Invincible (http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101012231852/paradisa/images/7/7f/Invincible.gif), no doubt the source of the horrid cacophony that plagued the airwaves. Blow him charged a horde of at least thirty rotting ghouls, leaping and bounding like rabid dogs, hungry for battle.

No more games. No more waiting. No more being told to be patient. This would be the final stand. He would have them, he would have them all --]
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[identity profile] lionbeforelambs.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
[One advantage (and perhaps, on occasion, disadvantage) to being the chosen wielder of Frostmourne was that you always knew where your constructs lurked about. They were as much apart of you as you were of them -- you made them what they were, after all.

Koltira's and Sylvanas' presence ruins any semblance of surprise for the team -- the moment they are in sight distance, Arthas knows they are there. And where Koltira and Sylvanas stand together, they stand with warriors and those who would see him fall. A maniacal laugh, deep and echoing, would sound with the roars of the army below. Invincible would turn sharply in the air, the horde following suit in perfect unison.

The horse would scream again, kicking its front limbs as Arthas commanded his legion forward with that horrible blade, posing the charge straight at the gathered group in front of him. And forward the Scourge charges, ready to meet anything that would stand in their way with full force.]
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[identity profile] loveablecoward.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
[First thing Courage does? Clap his paws over his ears. The urge to stuff his head into the dirt like an ostrich is growing. When he sees the...ARE THOSE ZOMBIES?...moving towards them it suddenly feels like a very good idea.]

[identity profile] arrowonthewind.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Ugh, that creepy damn horse again ...

Alleria stands back while Koltira rushes forward, fitting an arrow into her bow. She allows a brief pause before she fires, attempting to keep any Scourge at bay to ensure the Death Knight can reach his former master unharried.]

[identity profile] invisibill.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Danny was starting to get a distinct sense of deja vu. Creepy knight on an even creepier horse? Check. Army of zombies? Check. If Pariah Dark showed up he was going to scream. In the meantime he launches himself into the air and fires off a large ball of ice energy at the zombies, intending to trap them in a massive block of ice.]

[identity profile] loveablecoward.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
What do I do?! What do I do?! Eeeh.

[And it's at this point that he reaches into his pocket, wiggles around for something and comes up with Eustace's old, beat-up pickup truck. This works. He'll just be diving into the driver's seat (how he sees over the wheel and manages to step on the pedals is something no one needs to know) and throwing it into drive. If anyone would like to hop on, now's your chance.]

GET YOUR BUFFS HERE

[identity profile] variare.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ Seeing Arthas gets his blood boiling, of course, but he tries to focus. As soon as battle is apparent, Jr. is going to be casting the supportive ether spells he'd mentioned in Sylvanas' post, at least on the ones who didn't speak out against it. It will take nearly a minute for him to cast everything, but he's far back enough to be safe, and by the time he's done everyone's acquired speed, strength, and accuracy boosts.

Any de-buffs are held off for now, at least until they can get closer to Arthas. He'll be sure to be shooting up some zombies soon enough. ...And honestly, if Courage is really doing that, Jr. is totally hitching a rude in the back. He can easily make the shots with his handguns. ]
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[identity profile] excalibured.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
[He's staying way far away from that vehicle, and that horrible ice power being thrown around. He'll be running straight for the upcoming undead mob. Any that will get hit by his blade will be doing this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIIOa-NOxWY&feature=related)]

[identity profile] heliotroping.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
[Did that dog just pull a car out of its pockets

From a distance, he'll be shooting at the undead mob with his solar gun while he has the light to recharge.]

[identity profile] loveablecoward.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Yes. Yes, he did. Courage catches sight of Jr in the rearview mirror and shrugs]

The things I do for love.

[He floors the gas pedal and the truck shoots forward. When he drives smack into one of the zombie creepy things, he screams, jumps and hits the radio button. All at once. Enjoy the soothing sounds of music as they are belted for all and sundry to hear (http://youtu.be/nzY2Qcu5i2A)]
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[identity profile] oftheforsaken.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Ignoring what seems to be nonsense in her eyes, Sylvanas looks to her sisters, feeling confidence in what was left in her heart, now that she knows all too well that she has both of them at her side once again.

Light, it had been years since she felt such overwhelming pride. The Second War was their moment of glory, aiding the humans against those who dared threaten them. And now, here, in this accursed world, against all that tore them apart, they stand together.

As she reaches to nock an arrow to her bow, she speaks.]


Sisters. So long as we stand together, there will be nothing that will ever defeat us.

Though we may be brought down to the most dire circumstances, our courage and strength will forever carry on our name, spiting all who dare mock us with their threats and their pitiful impression of might.

In spite of this world and all its suffering, I am grateful for it, for this very moment we are about to secure. Together, we shall laugh in the face of the one who tore our brethren, our home, asunder...

And it is he who shall fear the name of Windrunner.

[And she'll raise her bow.]

Join me, sisters, in this time of retribution.

[identity profile] arrowonthewind.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 06:54 am (UTC)(link)
[It had been so long since Alleria had been with her sisters like this. Years. And for Sylvanas, even longer. And for Vereesa, longer still.

If there was a single thing about this place that was not steeped in misery and suffering and anguish, it was the simple fact that they were allowed to be together again.

That they could enact their vengeance together.

Grip tightening on her bow, Alleria shifts her attention from picking off the ghouls, nodding to her sister while keeping her eyes on the battle.]


As one, we will be an instrument of justice.

[And she slips an arrow into her bow.]
sworn: (and then I'd throw it in your face)

[personal profile] sworn 2011-08-13 07:05 am (UTC)(link)
[There was not a single other moment in which Vereesa had been more proud.

To stand beside her sisters, united together in battle, was something she had dreamed of since childhood. Fate had divided them, but Paradisa had brought them together.

And it was here that they would make him pay for the tragedy that had befallen their family, ripped them apart and kept them so divided. He would pay for the sins committed upon countless others, upon her kin and upon her kind.

Vereesa casts glances to her sisters, nodding, reaching for her arrow and bringing it forward at the ready.]


United in this moment, as we should be. [Narrowing her eyes, and lowering her voice] As we always should have been.

As we will continue to be.

[identity profile] oftheforsaken.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 07:10 am (UTC)(link)
[And although the serious expression never seems to leave Sylvanas' face, as per her usual, battle-hardened facade, she cannot help but allow the edges of her lips to curl as she pulls her arrow back.]

May our aim be true.

[And the arrow is released in a swift motion. It's coming for you, Arthas.]

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ATTACK #2

[identity profile] lionbeforelambs.livejournal.com 2011-08-14 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's a path straight to Arthas now thanks to several explosive clearouts straight through the horde. Bits of Scourge struggle to raise themselves again to continue fighting, while others simply lay dead and useless.

Arthas, however, will not be delivered to them so easily.

While the rest of his horde struggles to reach the ranged fighters, the commander himself dismounts from his steed, leaving it to disappear in a wisp of smoke. As Koltira's horde approaches him, down comes Frostmourne to pierce the ground. From it explodes a burst of frost, covering the ground around them in a thick layer of enchanted ice. The texture doesn't appear to phase the death knight in the least.

Arthas straightens, Frostmourne ready to receive any attacks. The horde seeks to chase down those in the back in order to keep them from piling on their master.]


You are nothing! Come, champions...feed my blade!
ino: (Fight.)

[personal profile] ino 2011-08-15 06:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Well, for now there isn't much that she can do about that ice -- other than hoping a few zombies on fire might melt a little on it, but for now she'll focus on zipping around some more and blowing up some more of these Horde guys to keep the path clear for the people headed straight for Arthas.]

[identity profile] excalibured.livejournal.com 2011-08-15 07:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[As Jr was kind enough to clear a path for them, Arthur only has to take care of the ghoul directly in his vicinity, before he's clear for the moment. Jr was right to think that Arthur would appreciate him using his powers so much, so it's upwards that he turns his attention]

Hey! Ghost boy! [He's jabbing his sword at the ice in a clear demonstration, in case his voice isn't carrying far enough] Blast the ice!

[identity profile] invisibill.livejournal.com 2011-08-15 08:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[Danny doesn't take the effort to respond, but immediately begins building a huge ball of ectoplasm in his hands. He turns and claps his hands together, sending all the energy out in an explosive blast aimed directly at the ice.]

ATTACK #3

[identity profile] lionbeforelambs.livejournal.com 2011-08-18 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
[While the ice is being dealt with (http://paradisa.livejournal.com/13529372.html?thread=822353180#t822353180), Scourge slowly behind to twitch and rise again. Arthas will deal with those in melee range.

These ghouls are headed straight for healers and support -- in addition to those piloting the monster truck machine. The ice remaining did not hinder them -- in fact, some of them are picking up large, jagged pieces to use as makeshift weapons.]

[identity profile] variare.livejournal.com 2011-08-19 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ Jr. glances appreciatively to Django before moving forward again. He's not content with just forging a path for the others. He's not far-gone enough in battle to neglect being aware of all those around him, so he's going to be struggling to keep from being too far away from Arthur.

Unfortunately another mob decides he's tasty treats, temporarily distracting him from trying to 'de-buff' Arthas. Trying to act before they can completely surround him, Jr. darts forward and jumps, utilizing one poor ghoul as a launching pad so that he can land on a spot still covered with ice and use the momentum to skid onto his knees in a spin. With both guns firing in a wide circle, it's not going to be long before he's cleared himself another path for Arthas. ]

[identity profile] loveablecoward.livejournal.com 2011-08-19 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Crap. Looks like he'll soon have to abandon the truck soon. Or at least once it stops doing doughnuts after Courage lost control when it hit a patch of ice. When it finally does stop, Courage's screaming doesn't. Instead it finally reaches the same pitch he used to shatter the Sun once meaning the closest ghouls start exploding.]