Chapter 11: Stellar Stand: The Sylvan Siege
Hari was storming into the library,
"Elder Gavum! Elder Aerion just came back he brought some news and grandfather wants you there to listen!" said Hari urgently.
"Alright, I am coming with you.
Alex do not leave the library until someone gets here; the fight will start soon."
Remined Elder Gavum to Alex.
"I understand Elder Gavum, don't worry," said Alex.
Then both Hari and Elder Gavum made their way to see Elder Aerion, meanwhile, Alex continued reading the book in the library, going through everything interesting, he came across a book that describes spells and their various stages of mastery. There are eight stages of mastery to spells starting with Initiate, Novice, Adept, Expert, Master, Grand Master, Sage, and the last one is Eternal Sage. All the descriptions of the stages sounded unbelievable to Alex.
Alex then returned the book to its place and started picking up some more to read.
Hari and Elder Gavum arrived at the village's gate to hear about the news from Elder Aerion.
"Okay, you all are here,
Elder Aerion you can start telling us what you saw" said Demarcus.
Elder Aerion then started explaining,
"So, I was cautious while scouting around the wolves, and I found out that they have about 300 wolves or maybe more, and there is only 1 beast that is Rank 3 and about three dozen more who are Rank 2, and the others are Rank 1, and their position is about 10 kilometers from the gates, so they should be here in about an hour I believe"
Hearing Elder Aerion's explanation some of the faces that listened got pale, three hundred wolves against their about one hundred warriors is going to be tough, most of the guards in the village are Rank 1, and few are Rank 2, all the village elders are in Rank 3 and only Elder Leo is Rank 4, and the village head of course is Rank 4 as well and there is also of course some other warriors residing in the village in various ranks.
"Three hundred wolves might sound like a lot but if we plan this right it will end in our victory," said Demarcus.
"Village head is correct we should start planning this right, does anyone have a plan in mind?" said Elder Leo.
Everyone started thinking about what plan might be good, Then Demarcus said,
"Let us start by laying traps and getting into positions.
Elder Leo you will lead the guards to take positions across the wall,
And Elder Gavum and Elder Toldelm you will take some of the people in the village who can help and start laying traps."
Everyone then dispersed and left to do their task.
Most of the guards got stationed on the wall, especially those who had ranged attack spells, and those who knew how to nick a bow and arrow, the rest of the guards were just dispersed outside of the wall as the first line of defense.
The traps laid by Elder Gavum and Elder Toldelm are simply basic traps that are not even graded, meant to hold back the wolves for a bit of time.
An hour passed by very quickly and suddenly a call was heard from the village wall.
"The wolves are in sight!" yelled one of the guards on the wall.
"Everyone gets ready!" yelled Demarcus near the village's gate.
All the guards and the Elders got into fight mode and got into their positions,
The Elders and the village head then left the village to lead the fight against the wolves with some of the guards behind them.
When the wolves got into a considerable range from the wall Demarcus then yelled
"Shoot!"
Arrows and all kinds of spells started flying from the wall straight into the pack of wolves heading their way into the village, and after about 3 rounds only about half of the wolves died, most of them were Rank 1 few were Rank 2, the wolves still heading their way to the village slightly injured with the Mid Rank 3 Shadow Sylvan Wolf behind leading the pack.
"After the wolves pass the traps that is where we charge in, I will finish off the Mid Rank 3 Wolf maybe it will deter the other wolves to retreat while guys take care of the rest, got that?" said Demarcus.
The wolves then went into the trap zone, getting hit by wooden spikes or bear traps only injuring them slightly.
"Move out!" yelled Demarcus.
Demarcus then charged in to meet the Rank 3 Wolf. He pulled out of nowhere a War Hammer with a steel head and a wooden handle.
"By celestial guidance, let my path be clear, Celestial Maneuver!"
Demarcus eyes shined golden as he made his way straight to Mid Rank 3 Wolf and with each swing of his hand, he created shifts in the battlefield hindering the movements of the wolves gaining an advantageous situation over them.
As Demarcus got closer and closer to the Wolf Leader, he shouted,
"In the light, I find my strength, and in my strength, I cast the light, Luminous Resilience!"
His whole body shined with golden radiant brilliance blinding the wolves close to him, and when Demarcus was in front of the wolf, he swung his hammer and struck him in his chin sending the wolf flying, without giving the wolf any rest Demarcus cast,
"Embrace of the celestial mink, shield me with thy starry light, Celestial Mink's Embrace!"
Demarcus body on top of its brilliance got coated with a luminous suit of armor, he ran straight to the wolf still on the ground stunned from his attack, Demarcus jumped lifting his war hammer above his head, the hammer's head glowed in golden light, as it dived straight to the head of the wolf lying on the ground.
"Mink's Comet!"
*BOOM! *
The dust settled and the huge head of the war hammer pierced a big hole in the head of the wolf, the other wolves then reacted seeing their leader dead, and the wolves howled calling everyone back to the forest.
Watching the wolves leave some of the warriors wanted to chase after them.
"Let them leave!" shouted Demarcus.
They let the wolves retreat to the forest and started cleaning the aftermath.
"Elder Leo did we lose anyone?" asked Demarcus with concern.
"Three got heavily injured, and about ten people got slight injuries, fortunately, no one died thanks to you village head." Replied Elder Leo.
"I see, alright get everyone treated and finish cleaning the aftermath, I expanded a lot of energy in this battle I need some rest." Said Demarcus while breathing heavily.
"No problem village head leave it to us!" Replied Elder Leo happily.
Demarcus then returned to the village making his way to his house.
"Get the healers here! And let us finish cleaning quickly or else this might attract other beasts here!" shouted Elder Leo.
In the library, Alex continued to read a bunch of books, he even memorized a quarter of the Tier One Spell "Illuminare Scriptum," he then decided it was time to sleep, so he returned the books to their place and took the spells with him.
When he opened the door to exit the library he ran into Hari,
"Oh, Hari what are you doing here?" He asked.
"The battle has ended; you should have seen it my grandfather finished that Rank 3 wolf in one hit! That was amazing!
Anyway, Elder Gavum sent me here to tell you that the battle has ended so it is all now, you can relax!" replied Hari.
Alex was a bit surprised hearing his words but relieved at the same time.
"I see, I just finished my readings I am about to head to the inn to get some sleep."
"Yea you should get some sleep, I need to get some sleep too, see you around then Alex!"
"Good night Hari!" replied Alex.
Each went their way, Alex to the Inn, Hari to his house.
When Alex arrived at the Inn he was greeted at the door by Eliss,
"Ma'am I didn't know you were still up," said Alex.
"I was helping the people with their injuries, she replied with a smile.
"Oh, I hope everyone made it back, said Alex with concern.
Syf then came from behind Alex and said,
"Fortunately, no one died thanks to father-in-law."
Alex looked to his back seeing Syf slightly injured,
"Sir Syf you fought too?" asked Alex.
"Of course! Everyone has to contribute no matter the cost!" he replied with a smile on his face.
"Okay get sited Syf! Let me heal you." Shouted Eliss to her husband.
Syf then obediently took a seat in front of Eliss.
"I will go get some sleep, Good night!" said Alex.
"Good night Alex!" replied Eliss while she was healing Syf.
Alex went upstairs to his room to get a few hours of sleep, when he got to his room he put the spell book near his bed, and he then got ready to sleep, he got into his bed closed his eyes, and drifted to his dreams.