35 Ch.34 No Time to Relax

A quiet month of development, came and left within the blink of an eye. With the introduction of Warlocks and later a group of Dwarf runemasters; Zelon's team began to develop a few basic Force Techniques for the army to utilize. First, the Runemasters developed an Art that allowed force users to develop a passive barrier of energy that protected them from a small degree of attacks and prevented mental attacks up to a certain degree. If a master of the force tried to break into someones mind; that wasn't at that similar of a level of mastery, the barrier wouldn't be able to stop them. The dwarfs named this art 'Personal Breath'. Through utilizing a specific way of breathing; a force user could breath in large amounts of force energy in the area, then exhale force infused vapor through their pores creating a constant personal barrier. In a darker corner of the temple, Kael'thas and the Warlocks had developed a few darker arts to use. 'Dark bolt' was created to allow force users to fire out dark side energy in a small blast of energy. This blast could also corrupt the minds of those hit by it. 'Void Elementals' were a surprising discovery after one of the warlocks tried to summon a fel imp. These elementals are quite similar to regular elementals just born from the void. Zelon also wasn't lazing around during this time. He called in the support of the druids and began developing a set of nature based arts. 'Forest Bloom', 'Wood Spike', 'Leeching Vines', 'Wood Golems', and 'Paralyzing Mist'. All of these arts were enough to enhance Zelon's and the druids repertoire of skills in combat. Although not as simple as everyone else Galadriel and the mages developed two arts for regular soldiers to use in combat. 'Fractured Strike' is an art that enhanced a user's weapon or long range shots to strike a single point with compressed gravity bypassing their defenses. 'Hidden Mist' just as simple as its name, a mist that hides those within away from one another. Also reduces the senses to a small area around ones self. With new arts in place, Zelon's confidence with future battles increased. Today, everyone had begun gathering around Horus's tree to begin the transfer back to Northor. After further discussions with the other's, Galadriel, Kael'thas, and a small group of mages would remain on Ossus to continue studying the Force. Ood Bnar would also remain behind to begin training a group of elves into capable force users. Horus was instructed to locked down the Adega System once everyone leaves. Zelon was confident enough to bring away most of his forces; leaving just enough people for Juana and Drogula to work with. "Zelon there is a situation, at the border of the Forest. It seems the rebel and military forces have begun a battle at the edge of the forest. Our hidden units, have found that this battle began from a covert mission involving a rebel spy who stole data from a local military facility and then later destroyed said facility with explosive charges." Zelon stopped his conversation with Juana and began thinking. 'If they have begun fighting already then we need to hurry and return.' Zelon turned around and raised his arm in the air. "Everyone begin transferring back to Northor through Elenarda Castle. The military and the rebels have begun fighting; we need to be ready to attack at anytime." A large portal opened up before Anubis's tree. The large army of elves and dwarves led by Elrond, Alphani, and Ventax began marching into the portal. The steps of thousands of feet shook the ground as these men and women marched along. Zelon put his hand on his head; concentrating to message Tiamat. "Tia our forces are on the way, have someone prepare the combat armor I asked for." Tiamat responded back in confirmation then the connection was cut. Before he left; Zelon asked Dwinley to create a standard outfit for his people. So to impress their lord over the last few months; Dwinley and the elves were also working on multiple different variations of armor. The standard light armor named Equinox, was made similar to the Jedi's of old fitting. The armor were mostly robes; however, these robes were weaved with a highly puncture and tear resistance plant fiber. This plant fiber was also mutated after many tests to include a major resistance to heat, fire, and a small amount of plasma. If a lightsaber were to contact the armor; it would protect you for a short amount of time. However, long term exposure to plasma will eventually falter, leaving you defenseless to attacks. To add extra layers of protection; the robe is fitted with Findus wood infused metal plates on the outside and between the lining of the robes. The shoulders and chest were plated, while the arms and legs were fully covered in armor. This armor would come with a matching helmet finishing off the entire set. Every armor would be enchanted, adding temperature regulation, size regulation, auto repairing using sunlight, and increased durability. The suits are also fitted with short range communication, a small oxygen supply, foot thrusters, and a small personal shield. These components would all run off a runic battery system that also absorbs sunlight. The medium and heavy armor were larger more armored versions of the light armor. As everyone left Ossus; Zelon had his Royal Guards Revion, Gadron, and Nauthrien leave with the army to prepare. "Jahama I want you to take the Khainite assassins and begin hunting down the lead officers of the military and the rebels. Do this quietly, we don't want anyone to know we exist. If possible make it seem like they are assassinating each other." Behind Zelon multiple blurred figures began to appear. Jahama stood behind Zelon kneeling on one foot. "As you command." Jahama and the Khainite assassins blurred once more, silently entering the portal unknown to the others. Kael'thas walked up to Zelon, his every step being watched by Ninnien and Calemiriel. "My lord are you sure you can trust them? People like them would be the first ones to stab you in the back." Zelon smirked as he turn his head to the side, glancing at Kael'thas. "I trust them just as much as I trust you; however, make no mistake disobedience and betrayal will not be tolerated." The ground shook as the light side and dark side of the force slammed into the ground. An incredible amount of pressure was released from Zelon, shaking Kael'thas and everyone else's bones. His eyes glowed bright as the force in it's entirety flowed within him. Trees and plants began to grow in the area, beginning to form a small forest in the blink of an eye. Zelon released his power, placing pressure on everyones very soul. "I understand my lord, I just wanted to make sure you understood the people you're working with." Sweat dripped down Kael'thas brow as he bowed and walked to the portal away from Zelon. Zelon released the pressure and sighed. 'While the tree's make everyone loyal to me, it doesn't change the personality of the people. I need to be carefully about how I manage everyone.' Zelon turned his head and nodded to his 2 guards and a squad of elves silently standing behind them. "Let's go!" The 2 elven ladies and the others nodded before rushing behind Zelon to the portal. Inside Elenarda Castle many people were moving between one tall tree and walked over to another smaller tree a distance away before exiting through that tree. On Northor on the borders of Yuonin forest; Lance had made it to the exit manhole. "Report! I am at the exit requesting cover?" Lance held on to the ladder waiting for an ok the climb out. "Agent Lance we are ready for you, quickly come up then we will fight our way out through the forest." One of the soldiers pulled the manhole cover out of the way then reached down helping Lance climb up.

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