The Ambush of Taltion

Written by Asa Jacobson

In 6985 S.M., before the turn of the age, Taltion Holyfire was roaming her usual patrol on the Abandoned Isle when a group of Chancers, along with a battalion of infantry from the Hellestic Chrome attacked her. This battle is well-known in Holyfire lore, as it is against protocol to roam alone (exception of The Seven) without consent from leadership. In an epic four hour skirmish in the thick of the woods, Taltion managed to slay sixty-eight Chrome Soldiers, as well as eight of the remaining score of Chancers. With only her trusty claymore and what she had learn from the Holyfire mage academy, she held off five score by hiding among the bushes and ambushing, as well as using magic abilities even she couldn't have realized- adrenaline created a fight or flight magic in her. Taltion has recounted the story once before, though she prefers to keep it in her diary.

The Conflict

Prelude

A Section from Taltion's Diary:
"I felt the whispering of the trees, urging me to run before it was too late! They were right. Moments afterward, I was surrounded by soldiers of the Chrome, in their sickly venom-green armor. Among them were some short, menacing fellows, wearing red and white masks- much like the theatres of old. Within a few seconds, they had me pinned to the ground, but alas, my sword did not depart. I killed a few of the odd folks, before the soldiers of the Chrome realized I was not one to be reckoned with! The suckers! I cast what I knew of an aether spell, but I could not summon the magic. I sliced my way through the army and sped off, hiding here and there, cutting off the slackers. After a couple hours, I got lazy and was spotted. Before I lost hope and was surrounded, I felt a welling sensation. Before I knew what I had done, I cast some new spell, scorching the very skin beneath the armor of my enemies. Two score of them died in the blast, and I didn't feel a lick bad about it- the brutes! I managed to hack a few down while they fled in terror, but I didn't care. What is this new magic? I will tell it to the Seven on the morrow! An exciting night indeed!"      - Taltion Holyfire, 6985 S.M.

Outcome

Taltion slew a great host of the enemy, while managing to hone her aether abilities from training. She managed to use some sort of acidic pyromancy, which she claimed came only from predestined instinct. The Holyfire Seven put her on the fast track toward leadership, realizing her immense potential.

Historical Significance

Legacy

Taltion became a Holyfire immediately following the turn of the age, training Holyfire in the academy while Syron went on a sea-expedition near The Coalition. She is now one of the more famous, nicknamed "The Indomitable".

Technological Advancement

The Holyfire Seven recognize this new magic, and immediately set to work trying to harness and understand it. Forty years of research have yielded nothing, and Taltion has not been able to harness it since.

Conflict Type

Skirmish

Battlefield Type

Land

Start Date

6985 S.M. (Three past Sundown)

Ending Date

6985 S.M. (Seven past Sundown)

Conflict Result

Taltion proved a glaring example of the dangers of living near the Chrome. The Holyfire Seven constricted solo patrols following the skirmish.

Belligerents

Taltion Holyfire

• The Sisterhood of Holyfire

Ambush Party from the Spire

Led by

• Equillis

Strength

A sword and her magic ability

102

Casualties

68

Objectives

Survive

Kill Taltion