Cyricist in Shadowdale

Black Fang Unterminox stepped out of the barracks after dealing with another case of disrespect against the Clergy, only to hear the sound of explosions coming from a northern field. She quickly ordered a swordhand to request the assistance of Adept Vichard and made her way to investigate. She did not go far when a woman walked down the road, nonchalantly, before spying her vestments and screaming "Death to Bane! Cyric will reign supreme!" The woman then began to shoot a stream of fire from her hands toward the House of Plenty. Adept Vichard's reaction was immediate as he quickly extinguished the flames before they could take hold; he then whirled around and threw a magical hand upon the woman, preventing her from moving.

The magical hand did nothing to stop the woman from spewing her filth, "Die Banite slut!" Audrey simply sighed and reached out a hand to touch her, muttering a soft prayer before the woman crumpled at her feet. It was then, the two heard even more explosions coming from the fields so the Adept raced north to quickly and systematically put out any fires but the fire bombs had already done their damage. The corn field that lay beneath the shadow of the crypts was ruined, only a hole remaining where the corn once grew. He returned soon after to see the Black Fang dragging the unconscious Cyricist behind her by her foot.

"Gather the faithful, Adept; we are going to have a sermon and a sacrifice," Audrey said as she walked towards the temple. The priestess was meticulous as she prepared the infidel for sacrifice, removing all of her clothing before shackling her to the altar and gagging her. Once the scum was secure, Audrey healed her with a word and she regained consciousness. Shira looked around to learn her surroundings before a mad giggle began in her chest and was muffled as it escaped her mouth by the gag. The faithful trickled in and Audrey began her sermon.

"Let the blood of this infidel serve as a symbol for the blood of our enemies staining the ground and the rivers running red!" The priestess lifted her head and closed her eyes in prayer; "Dread Father, we offer this sacrifice to be given to you to suffer your torment for her sins of chaos!" Then she slid the dagger along the throat of the infidel just as she lifted her voice to a passionate yell, "HAIL BANE!" Shira's blood spurted over the altar and onto Audrey's black robes as her arteries were severed, the woman gurgling and thrashing against her bonds, but her movements soon stilled. Audrey looked down upon the body calmly but was then blown back against the rear wall of the temple as the body exploded with magical energy. Blood and tissue rained down upon the faithful as the priestess crumpled to the floor behind the podium. Adept Vichard immediately cleared the temple while Recruit Love went to check on Audrey's condition. The official report from the Church states the Black Fang was momentarily dazed but is recovering well and will return to duty within a few days.

Iwean sees the smoke in the distance. He is urged by the residents of the grove to investigate. Iwean is in such deep depression hes feels any help he gives will just cause more problems. He continues to meditate and care for his plantings.

Being among the fortunate individuals within the city to be rounded up for the sermon and sacrifice, Emrys observed the scene with a mixed sense of disinterest and discomfort. Yet as the woman explodes, he instinctively turns his head, shielding his face from the blood and gore spewed throughout the temple. As disorder began to ensue, he stood up, trying to get a glimpse of the Black Fang after being hurled out of the sanctuary by the blast. His attempts were short-lived however as he was quickly herded out of the temple along with the rest of the civilians. While trying to piece together what had occured, he finally became aware of the blood and pieces of tissue hanging on his person and quickly went to wash himself, grumbling lightly as he did so.