Chapel Brawl

Geralt rushes down the hill, followed by the fearful looking knights of Toussaint. The heavily armoured knights wielding halberds quickly run to confront Dettlaff, Geralt shouting "No!" as they are easily cut in two by one sweep of its claws, shocking everyone watching from the Chapel.

Dettlaff kicks the halved corpses at Geralt, forcing him to duck under them as the vampire tries to run him through with its claws.

*CLANK!*

Regis leaps in-front of Geralt and blocks the strike with his own claws, "Dettlaff! STOP! We can talk about this!"

Dettlaff growls at him, "THERE IS NOTHING TO DISCUSS!" he exclaims, using his superior strength to fling Regis aside like a baseball, smashing through a couple trees during his flight.

Ciri points towards the ground under Dettlaff, casting a spell that causes a thin stone spike to explode from the ground, however, it isn't strong enough to injury the beast, the stone breaking upon impact and doing nothing but drawing Dettlaff's attention back to her.

Dettlafff leaps into the air, his wings slowly flapping as bats continue to gather around him. He throws his arm out and the swarm flies towards Geralt as Dettlaff himself swoops towards Ciri, intending to run her through.

Geralt casts an Igni at the swarm which unfortunately only causes the swarm of bats to become a "Fiery Swarm of Bats", they frantically attempt to bite at him as their flesh burns, burning Geralt slightly as he slashes at them.

Ciri drops into a low stance while preparing her Elder Blood Magic, disappearing as Dettlaff slashes through her position and reappearing behind him while stabbing into his side, returning back to where she was after she's finished.

Dettlaff prepares for another dive but is grabbed from the air by Regis who'd recovered from the previous attack, the duo crashing against the roof of the Chapel before falling into the river.

Ciri and Geralt run to the side of it and look for Dettlaff and Regis, backing up as they see bubbles beginning to quickly form on the surface.

Dettlaff rockets out of the river, his claws pushes deeply into Regis's chest as he tries to bite him, only being restrained by Regis own claws. Ciri cast a spell at the duo, causing the water covering them to freeze solid, allowing Geralt to dash forwards and bring his sword down on Detlaff's arm, cutting it off as Regis pushes himself away, breaking the ice restraining them both.

Dettlaff continues try grab Regis, ignoring his lost arm and snarling viciously at his former friend. Ciri uses her Pyromancy flame to form a weak, novice Chaos whip which wraps around Dettlaff's wings, causing the smell of putrid burnt flesh to linger in the air.

Dettlaff proves too strong for her Pyromancy, however, forcing himself forwards and breaking it while slashing down at Regis, only to be blocked by Geralt.

Geralt "I know Sylvia's a bitch... But we should TALK before we start killing!" he argues, struggling against Dettlaff.

Dettlaff "There is no need for words, ONLY ACTION!" he spits, pushes and flinging Geralts sword a few meters away, bringing his claw down and cutting him across his chest, the regal clothing he's wearing not giving him any protection against it.

Ciri "Geralt!" she shouts, blinking under Dettlaff and stabbing upwards into his stomach before tearing the blade out, destroying a large amount of the vampire's internal organs.

Geralt is pulled back by Regis, both having been injured but still trying to stay in the fight. "These damned clothes!" he exclaims, tearing off the damaged tunic and revealing his scarred body and bloody chest.

Regis "Atleast you had the forethough to bring your equipment." he says placatingly, slowly walking around Dettlaff as Ciri fight him, attempting to get a good angle to pounce.

Ciri uses Quen which surrounds herself in a protective shield as she parries another claw from Dettlaff, his cut arm slowly beginning to grow back despite the silver and vampire oil restricting its healing.

The fight continues for a few moments more, Detlaff being covered in wounds that his body hastily attempts to heal, only to receive more due to his now sluggish movements.

Ciri deflects another blow from his single arm, spinning the blade and bringing it upwards to slice it off to match the other.

Regis and Geralt lunges at Dettlaff once they get into position, claws, and silver blade penetrating the beast chest as Ciri twirls and cuts the vampire's head clean off.

She breaths heavily, falling onto her ass while looking at Dettlaff's heavy body, currently only being held up by Regis and Geralt.

The duo pulls back and lets it drop, blood spilling into the rich green grass, the body bulges and pulsating as it continues to try and heal itself.

Ciri looks at her companions, "What... What now?" she asks.

Regis looks down at his friend with a grim look, glancing up at the Chapel full of people that'd seen his true form... He could see Henrietta looking at him in shock, obviously recognising him from their previous run-ins.

Regis "I... The only thing that can kill a true vampire, is another true vampire..." he says, looking down at Dettlaff solemnly.

Geralt shakes his head with his hand on his bloody chest, "We don't have to kill him... Ciri, we can still use the Prison."

Ciri's eyes widen and she nods, grabbing Dettlaff's head and body before disappearing in a Turqouise flash, dropping Dettlaff in the heavily fortified cell and giving Hinky a warning about how to deal with Dettlaff.

Geralt and Regis slowly walk up to the Chapel, Regis now in his human form...

Geralt "You sure about this?" he asks, his friend making a bold decision that could have him forever hunted.

Regis slowly nods, "Consider it punishment for my inaction towards Dettlaff's massacre..." he says, the duo finally reaching the damaged Chapel, Ciri reappearing next to them while giving a thumbs up.