In the passing of a single second, a seemingly fleeting instant, everyone present regardless if they were friend or foe were forced down on the ground. With the exception of Tolliah, the little girl, no one could withstand the suddenly emerged mysterious invisible pressure that weighed heavily on each and every one of them.
No one could make a move, but to look at the sole standing figure, in all his majestic presence as it stood firm. As the edges of his robe fluttered against the heavy wind, his figure looked more and more dashing by each passing instant. Each skink, no matter if they were loyal Temple Guards or the rebel forces felt that there was a qualitative change with this ex-archbishop. The unknown aura, this domain they were now all being subjected to was unlike anything they have ever seen… yet, their initial fear was slowly transforming, changing, and evolving…