[IRP] The Mage General's Last Stand

[Toogee]

The affirmative reply from Damian had triggered the phantoms into attacking. Two charged straight for Damian and Paige, axes raised over their heads. Despite their otherworldly presence, their movements resembled that of Imperial recruits: raw with potential had they lived longer.

Paige calmed her nerves enough to launch an attack. Equipping her light brand, she sidestepped from behind Damian and swung her blade. The sword’s runes lit up as it shot a light spell at one of the attacking phantoms. Though the spell only hit a shoulder, the attack was enough to cause the phantom to fade away, the axe falling uselessly on the floor.

Meanwhile, the remaining three phantoms stalked the battle, looking for an opening.