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Post by Kitty Kat Astra on Jul 15, 2015 10:11:49 GMT -5
There hadn't been much time for Astra to rest after having spoken to the Mayor of Harujion. The man had completely acknowledged the threat, as rumors from the Southern Parts of Fiore was speaking of an outbreak, and the former guard captain of his walls had to temporarily retire from the position due to infection. The gates to Harujion were manned with more guards than regulary, for less salary than regulary, just to attempt and keep the city free from the virus. Through the new captain of the guard, for her honor and bravery in defending the city, the Valkyrie had gotten herself a title, and her name was on everyones lips. Astra, the hero of Harujion. That however, wasn't what she had wanted, although it left her feeling honored and respected. Overall, titles meant nothing to her, but saving a city from certain destruction did. Now, the girl was at the Harujion stables, recieving assistance in saddling and mounting a horse for the travels that lied ahead. Being led to the gates by a member of the guard, the gates were temporarily opened to allow a single person through, before once again being shut and barred. The armored Valkyrie sitting on a black stallion was riding through the gates, the horse giving it everything it had to run ahead. At the bag by her waist, she carried a letter from the Mayor of Harujion to the Mayor of Shirotsume, alongside a letter with specifications for the Lion Heart guild, so that they could attempt and prevent the virus from spreading rampantly through the area...
Astra had changed her outfit slightly too. Instead of allowing the Valkyrie helm's visir to be open, she had lowered it. The guard around her shoulders had become tight, as to allow as little chance of physical contact as possible. Appearing somewhat like a golden knight on a horse, she was riding off quickly towards Shirotsume. Fortunately for her, her eyes had proven to reveal this virus. It meant that it was likely magical in nature, like a curse or failed experiment. Either case, she was on guard. If Harujion had been so close to becoming infected, then it was possible that Shirotsume had fallen to this disease before she had the chance to arrive there. The horse was sprinting ahead, and she was holding on tightly. They were riding with the wind, making as much speed as they could. The silver-white hair was flying within the wind as they were riding.
Skill Name: Eyes of the Heavens
Description: As a Valkyrie, Astra has a natural aptitude at judging an opponents strenght and threat level. It allows her to judge wheter she stands a chance, or wheter she is outclassed completely. The eyes grant the same information about casted spells.
Skill Name: Eyes of the High Heavens
Description: The Valkyrie are those chosen by the gods, who shall watch the battles of the mortals, judging the mortals as worthy or unworthy to enter the divine halls. It is through this knowledge, that Astra has gained an insane insight into combat, allowing her to react faster and make better decisions than an average person.
Skill Name: Heroic Presssence
Desciption: Astra's pressence can be felt on the battlefield. Capable of inspiring herself or any chosen ally, the effects of poison, paralysis, sleep and fear can be temporarily ignored. Once the effect of Heroic Pressence fade, the entire backlash from any such effects are felt immediately. (Three turns before backlash kicks in)
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The Martyr
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Strength: 100
Speed: 100
Magic: 100
Willpower: 100
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Post by The Martyr on Jul 15, 2015 11:16:34 GMT -5
The sun is high above in the sky to making the time around noon. East Fiore is going through a dry spell. For the past few weeks, there has been a heat wave. Thanks to the fear of the virus, no one has complained about it. In the sky are some dark rain clouds, so there is a chance of rain sometime soon. The air is hot and sticky. Being outside for anyone right now is uncomfortable and unsafe. Thankfully, Astra is on horse and moving a respectable speed. Thus the wind should be comforting to her.
Out in a distance is a mother and child. They're dressed in shredded clothing and have wounds all over their body. They need water, and medical attention. Beasts from nearby are creeping onto them. They look like cute and adorable bunnies. However, their eyes say otherwise and each are holding a short axe. These little beasts normally avoid humans and weak by themselves, but in groups even the largest monster predator will keep their distance from them.
This group is moving onto them from a forest nearby. They are creeping onto the collapse bodies as easy food. On their backs are black spots that are almost in the shape of a bird. They're sick, but they still require food. Human meat to these beasts is rare and delouses if nothing is done to help them, then the mother and child will die from the bunnies. Even without the beasts, they need some sort of medical attention ASAP.
If Astra decides to stop and help them. There is a chance she may get hurt and even die. Additionally, some of these bunnies have the virus. Even if she wipes out the bunnies she still has another problem on her hands. The mother and child need medical attention. This will no doubt slow her down to Shirotsume town and who knows what these two have. They may have the virus, but it's impossible to know a 100 percent. Of course, there is the option of just riding past them and be on her way and be at the city gates of Shirotsume.
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Post by Kitty Kat Astra on Jul 15, 2015 13:59:02 GMT -5
The horse was naturally speeding up at the sense of danger. It meant that the two of them could hardly change direction, and as such, would likely blast right past the mother and her child. However, that was exactly what Astra wanted to happen. The top speed of a horse was usually quite superior to that of bunnies, especially if these bunnies were sick and infested. As such, the Valkyrie's eyes would soon reveal wheter the two indivduals were infected or not. Either case, it didn't matter for the following action. Quickly attaching the message to the collar of the horse, she was rather certain that Shirotsume would be where the horse ended up. If recieved well, the message from the mayor of Harujion would reach its intended recipient. Doing a falling roll across the ground, the Valkyrie rose by the two fallen. Seeing their condition, it simply wouldn't matter at this point. Their lives were important to her. Astra was sworn to protect the innocent, and none were more innocent than children. Kneeling down besides the two of them, she used her magic to enhance her strenght. The girls eyes were glowing brightly with a shine of golden. Lifting them onto her armored shoulders, Astra would begin running from the bunnies, following her horse. If these bunnies were infected, hopefully they wouldn't be able to chase her forever.
Additionally, Astra wouldn't have any medicine with her to cure this type of wound, and her magic wasn't capable of healing. The best she could do, was to cure them temporarily of any ails. The backlash however, should she be unable to better their bodies within that timeframe, could kill them quicker than if she didn't do anything at all. It meant she would only use it as a last resort. For now, with every step across the heated ground, the metallic clanks were echoing across the landscape. From above, the clouds seemed to be ready to give off a cloudburst. It was strange how the weather seemed to be behaving, but she had no time to contemplate. Run, run, run!
Skill Name: Eyes of the Heavens
Description: As a Valkyrie, Astra has a natural aptitude at judging an opponents strenght and threat level. It allows her to judge wheter she stands a chance, or wheter she is outclassed completely. The eyes grant the same information about casted spells.
Skill Name: Eyes of the High Heavens
Description: The Valkyrie are those chosen by the gods, who shall watch the battles of the mortals, judging the mortals as worthy or unworthy to enter the divine halls. It is through this knowledge, that Astra has gained an insane insight into combat, allowing her to react faster and make better decisions than an average person.
Skill Name: Heroic Presssence
Desciption: Astra's pressence can be felt on the battlefield. Capable of inspiring herself or any chosen ally, the effects of poison, paralysis, sleep and fear can be temporarily ignored. Once the effect of Heroic Pressence fade, the entire backlash from any such effects are felt immediately. (Three turns before backlash kicks in)
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The Martyr
(Administrator)
Strength: 100
Speed: 100
Magic: 100
Willpower: 100
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Post by The Martyr on Jul 15, 2015 22:21:20 GMT -5
Astra is successful in catching the mother and child. Astra will find them both still alive, but knocked out. With her magical sense, she will also find the two virus free. As Astra rides off, the killer bunnies throw their axes at her. However, they are not accurate and will not land.
Up ahead is the city gate. The city gate is epically large and several guards are posted up. They are cover head to toe armor and heavy clothing. The gate appears to be closed. There are a few others up ahead, but none of them are able to get inside. “Sir, please let me! I swear I'm not infected! You can examine me,” says a villager up ahead. The villager is in rags and appears to be trying to negotiate with the guards. “We're no longer accepting anyone within the village. The city is on lock down due to south Fiore. Leave now or we will use force.” The villager reaches into their pocket and brings out a small amount of cash. “Sir I can pay. It's all I have, so please!”The guard slaps the money out of his hand. “It's not nearly enough to bribe me to get through. Get lost!”
ooc: sorry, I was sleepy when typing this. D:
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Post by Kitty Kat Astra on Jul 15, 2015 23:18:15 GMT -5
Arriving at the gate with the two wounded individuals, Astra would carefully place them off to a side, noting to people that these two fortunately weren't infected, though it would be best for those who were suspicious to keep their distance. Getting them some water from her bags, she was asking the crowd gathered if anyone would be capable of tending to their fevers, that they had been wounded, likely in combat. Regardless of the assistance she would recieve, Astra would casually walk up towards the gate, having first gone by the horse to pick up her letter of recommendation. Like moses split the waters, the mass of people would be splitting for her, likely because she had the appearance of an armored courier at present, despite being. Upon arriving at the gate, Astra called out to the men inside. "Guards! I carry a missive from the mayor of Harujion. Within, there is all the information that has been gathered on this disease. If thou will not allow me to pass, would thou please ensure this information gets carried appropriately to thou leadership?" Holding forwards the letter, carrying the unbroken seal of Harujion's mayor, there could be no doubt about its authencity...
Hello, Mayor of Shirtosume.
By the time this heroic courier arrive, you've probably already recieved news of this plague, spreading rampantly across the countries. We have come to learn a great deal about this plague. It is capable of spreading through direct contact with the infected, but even more dangerous is the blood of those who have been infected. We believe that a group of bandits have attempted to poison wares going through the Tear Desert, by injecting apples, milk, water and other supplies with traces of their blood. This courier we have sent, Astra of the Valkyries, saved our city from infection, because she carries the unique ability to detect objects or people infected with the plague. I would advice locking the gates and keeping everyone out, but if you are suspicious of the supply of food, or have individuals within the walls that you fear may be spreading the infection, allow this Valkyrie to root them out.
Sincerely with your best interests.
Mayor of Harujion.
Astra would be at the gates waiting patiently for someone to take the letter. Having done everything she could for the mother and child, she then addressed the people at the gates. "Crowd, Listen to me! I am Astra Gyllenörn of the Valkyries! I have won the trust of Harujion, and if Shirotsume won't allow thou inside, Harujion shall shelter those of thou who can arrive there uninfected. I shall guide thou all there myself, and protect you along the way! Those of thou able to protect thy brethren, pick up any available weapons and form a caravan. We shall set out as soon as I recieve word from the guards here." With that, Astra was trying to organise and save any soul that she could. Truly a heroic pressence amongst mortals.
Skill Name: Eyes of the Heavens
Description: As a Valkyrie, Astra has a natural aptitude at judging an opponents strenght and threat level. It allows her to judge wheter she stands a chance, or wheter she is outclassed completely. The eyes grant the same information about casted spells.
Skill Name: Eyes of the High Heavens
Description: The Valkyrie are those chosen by the gods, who shall watch the battles of the mortals, judging the mortals as worthy or unworthy to enter the divine halls. It is through this knowledge, that Astra has gained an insane insight into combat, allowing her to react faster and make better decisions than an average person.
Skill Name: Heroic Presssence
Desciption: Astra's pressence can be felt on the battlefield. Capable of inspiring herself or any chosen ally, the effects of poison, paralysis, sleep and fear can be temporarily ignored. Once the effect of Heroic Pressence fade, the entire backlash from any such effects are felt immediately. (Three turns before backlash kicks in)
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The Martyr
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Strength: 100
Speed: 100
Magic: 100
Willpower: 100
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Post by The Martyr on Jul 16, 2015 11:41:54 GMT -5
The guard takes the note and read it in silence. The guard then moves over to another guard. While Astra is doing her speech, the crowd has gained hope in their eyes and began reliving in a sigh. They all want in and get away from the virus. After they talked a bit, the guard returns the letter back to Astra. “I cannot allow you access inside the town. I do not have the authority to allow anyone inside on my own. If I send this letter to my superiors, then we may open the gates. However, I can't do that without a price...About 8,000j might convince me in letting you in” Just like that, the crowd entire just lost all hope. Some have been here for days, but incapable of entering. So, even if you have a mayor from a town nearby powerless to let them. The girl is foreign to them from the way she dress and talk. Many of them have doubts if she can really lead them to safety.
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Post by Kitty Kat Astra on Jul 16, 2015 11:53:52 GMT -5
Laughing softly at the guard that was speaking to her, as if she would ever consider bribing him, the girl replied calmly. "Dear guard, I never once intended on entering Shirotsume without the masses behind me. I shall lead them to safety, and as long as my messive reaches the mayor, I have done what I set out to do." Turning around while shaking her head, the girl returned to the horse, before riding in front of the mass of people gathered. Gathering their attention, she then called out loudly. "Citizens! We shall begin a march to Harujion, where thou shall all find shelter from this plague. Stand behind me, and I shall guide and fight for thou. Stay behind, and the dark and infected shall do with thou what they will. I cannot be everywhere at once." With that, Astra simply smiled broadly, before issuing the horse to move forwards with slow steps to allow everyone else the chance of following. The Valkyrie would be taking the front, using her particular skills to scout ahead for threats that could endanger this little expedition. If nothing of the sort was met, she would simply guide them to the gates of Harujion, where the guards ought to recieve everyone with open arms. Granted, the food would be scarce, but so much better than everyone suffering in the open. Besides, as long as the waters were open, there were plenty of fish to feast upon. Or at least, so Astra hoped. If not, all of these innocent people could meet their demise a little further down the road. Prospects were scary if this plague continued to spread at the rate it was currently.
Skill Name: Eyes of the Heavens
Description: As a Valkyrie, Astra has a natural aptitude at judging an opponents strenght and threat level. It allows her to judge wheter she stands a chance, or wheter she is outclassed completely. The eyes grant the same information about casted spells.
Skill Name: Eyes of the High Heavens
Description: The Valkyrie are those chosen by the gods, who shall watch the battles of the mortals, judging the mortals as worthy or unworthy to enter the divine halls. It is through this knowledge, that Astra has gained an insane insight into combat, allowing her to react faster and make better decisions than an average person.
Skill Name: Heroic Presssence
Desciption: Astra's pressence can be felt on the battlefield. Capable of inspiring herself or any chosen ally, the effects of poison, paralysis, sleep and fear can be temporarily ignored. Once the effect of Heroic Pressence fade, the entire backlash from any such effects are felt immediately. (Three turns before backlash kicks in)
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The Martyr
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Strength: 100
Speed: 100
Magic: 100
Willpower: 100
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Post by The Martyr on Jul 16, 2015 12:35:26 GMT -5
Everyone is tired, hungry, and worn out. Although the trip to the next town is not far, but to this crowd it;s going to feel like one. However, they do not have much of a choice in the matter. The guard is not letting anyone in unless you bribe them. Everyone here is poor and been forced to be on the run to avoid the virus. Currently, no one has the virus in the group. For those unable to walk are gaining assistant from others. Most of the seniors are in the center; children are in front, and the young adults are in the back.
In the sky, thunder cracks, creating an extreme loud boom! Rain begins to pour down, but it's slow. Unfortunately, the clouds are getting darker signaling that the rain is not going to stop any time soon, and it's going to pick up. There is some eek within the crowd in reaction to the thunder boom. However, everyone keeps following behind Astra in sync. There are some muttering in the crowd. Muttering if it's secure and if they can trust her. The roads are still safe because it's in contrast near the town gates, but the farther and farther they go, the more dangerous it's going to get.
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Post by Kitty Kat Astra on Jul 16, 2015 14:13:31 GMT -5
WORD COUNT: NUMBER TAG ME 
Skill Name: Eyes of the Heavens
Description: As a Valkyrie, Astra has a natural aptitude at judging an opponents strenght and threat level. It allows her to judge wheter she stands a chance, or wheter she is outclassed completely. The eyes grant the same information about casted spells.
Skill Name: Eyes of the High Heavens
Description: The Valkyrie are those chosen by the gods, who shall watch the battles of the mortals, judging the mortals as worthy or unworthy to enter the divine halls. It is through this knowledge, that Astra has gained an insane insight into combat, allowing her to react faster and make better decisions than an average person.
Skill Name: Heroic Presssence
Desciption: Astra's pressence can be felt on the battlefield. Capable of inspiring herself or any chosen ally, the effects of poison, paralysis, sleep and fear can be temporarily ignored. Once the effect of Heroic Pressence fade, the entire backlash from any such effects are felt immediately. (Three turns before backlash kicks in)
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The Martyr
(Administrator)
Strength: 100
Speed: 100
Magic: 100
Willpower: 100
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Post by The Martyr on Jul 17, 2015 10:35:16 GMT -5
The wind and rain begin to pick up just bit more. The child and mother have been awakened from the rain, and the group is explaining the situation to them. As the group moves farther away from the city, local beasts are poking their heads from nearby. Normally, the main road is typically safe to travel, but perhaps the virus has made them more bold? Regardless, it's going to get worse from here. In the back of the ground, someone falls over from the mud. This small and adorable kitten approaches the fallen man from the forest. This cute little kitten appears to be harmless, but it eyes area gives it away.
As the kitten gets close, its body began to expand exponentially to be two times bigger than the fallen man. Looking like a lion, but has flames all over its body. If you look closely, on it back is black dots, signaling it's infected. This beast is often deep in a forest and rarely does humans ever get to see these beasts. However, in the forest it might be having a hard time to eat and might be preyed to other predators due to being weakened by the virus.
The group begins to cowards in fear and are panicking. If nothing is done, the entire group will separate and might fall victim to other nearby beasts who are watching from a distance.
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Post by Kitty Kat Astra on Jul 17, 2015 10:50:48 GMT -5
((Was given permission to do this, don't hate.)) WORD COUNT: NUMBER TAG ME
Completely unable to move her wounded arm at present, she merely held the other hand up in front of herself, pointing the palm towards the beast. "Balder's Demise!" Astra shouted, forcing a spell through sheer willpower to protect the downed man. An arrow of light shot forwards, aiming to hit the beast and knock it down. Grabbing onto her wounded shoulder, she turned from the beast to run away. If that arrow wasn't enough to bring that were cat to its knees, then she wasn't capable of fighting it at current. The wound was deep, and she was feeling a strange sensation spread through her body. Astra was frightened. Not for her own life, but that she wouldn't be able to protect all these innocent people.
The blood just kept running. It wasn't something that would bleed her out, but it certainly did look brutal for anyone looking in her direction. The Valkyrie had just sacrificed one of her own arms, and possibly gotten infected, to protect one of them. If this didn't motivate them to run faster, then she wasn't sure anything would.
Skill Name: Eyes of the Heavens
Description: As a Valkyrie, Astra has a natural aptitude at judging an opponents strenght and threat level. It allows her to judge wheter she stands a chance, or wheter she is outclassed completely. The eyes grant the same information about casted spells.
Skill Name: Eyes of the High Heavens
Description: The Valkyrie are those chosen by the gods, who shall watch the battles of the mortals, judging the mortals as worthy or unworthy to enter the divine halls. It is through this knowledge, that Astra has gained an insane insight into combat, allowing her to react faster and make better decisions than an average person.
Skill Name: Heroic Presssence
Desciption: Astra's pressence can be felt on the battlefield. Capable of inspiring herself or any chosen ally, the effects of poison, paralysis, sleep and fear can be temporarily ignored. Once the effect of Heroic Pressence fade, the entire backlash from any such effects are felt immediately. (Three turns before backlash kicks in)
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The Martyr
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Strength: 100
Speed: 100
Magic: 100
Willpower: 100
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Post by The Martyr on Jul 17, 2015 14:29:52 GMT -5
The crowd are running for their lives and moving fast as they can. The thunder booms in the air from the storm. The rain is coming down diligently to the point that it's becoming hard to see. The bunnies from before are taking this chance to come out despite the rain and began rushing at the crowd. The bunnies are throwing axes at the crowd. While they're not accurate, they make up in numbers. The bunnies are hitting villagers here and there. The beast bunnies then rush over and begin devouring their bodies. Blood is mixing with the rain and mud. Arms are being torn off by using their axes.
There is nothing but chaos. If someone falls, they are trampling on by others. Everyone is screaming and ignoring each other. Behind everyone is a blaring roar that rings deafening as thunder as it strikes fear in the heart of the mob. Despite the rain, the fire aura around the lion is burning fiercely. Steam is rising from its body. Though the lion seems to be shaking. It seems Astra attack has done more damage than she had thought and the virus has just spread to the final stage. The beast gives chase, but slowly. It's easy to out run, but almost certain death if Astra slip and fall in the mud.
Astra is now infected with the DCD
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Post by Kitty Kat Astra on Jul 18, 2015 7:55:48 GMT -5
WORD COUNT: NUMBER TAG ME
Skill Name: Eyes of the Heavens
Description: As a Valkyrie, Astra has a natural aptitude at judging an opponents strenght and threat level. It allows her to judge wheter she stands a chance, or wheter she is outclassed completely. The eyes grant the same information about casted spells.
Skill Name: Eyes of the High Heavens
Description: The Valkyrie are those chosen by the gods, who shall watch the battles of the mortals, judging the mortals as worthy or unworthy to enter the divine halls. It is through this knowledge, that Astra has gained an insane insight into combat, allowing her to react faster and make better decisions than an average person.
Skill Name: Heroic Presssence
Desciption: Astra's pressence can be felt on the battlefield. Capable of inspiring herself or any chosen ally, the effects of poison, paralysis, sleep and fear can be temporarily ignored. Once the effect of Heroic Pressence fade, the entire backlash from any such effects are felt immediately. (Three turns before backlash kicks in)
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The Martyr
(Administrator)
Strength: 100
Speed: 100
Magic: 100
Willpower: 100
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Post by The Martyr on Jul 18, 2015 9:47:25 GMT -5
-moved-
SKIPPING THIS ROUND!
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Post by Kitty Kat Astra on Jul 18, 2015 14:58:42 GMT -5
WORD COUNT: NUMBER TAG ME
Skill Name: Eyes of the Heavens
Description: As a Valkyrie, Astra has a natural aptitude at judging an opponents strenght and threat level. It allows her to judge wheter she stands a chance, or wheter she is outclassed completely. The eyes grant the same information about casted spells.
Skill Name: Eyes of the High Heavens
Description: The Valkyrie are those chosen by the gods, who shall watch the battles of the mortals, judging the mortals as worthy or unworthy to enter the divine halls. It is through this knowledge, that Astra has gained an insane insight into combat, allowing her to react faster and make better decisions than an average person.
Skill Name: Heroic Presssence
Desciption: Astra's pressence can be felt on the battlefield. Capable of inspiring herself or any chosen ally, the effects of poison, paralysis, sleep and fear can be temporarily ignored. Once the effect of Heroic Pressence fade, the entire backlash from any such effects are felt immediately. (Three turns before backlash kicks in)
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