Spectral Regalia

Ch 19: Infiltration

During Avrin's mindful rest, Neriel had spent the night plotting what he should do and decided that a grand master level shapeshifting spell would work wonders. Myra was powerful with Moonwing, but only when she used it was she more powerful than an angel. This gave Neriel a chance to scope things out.

Using shapeshifting, he managed to take the identity of an elf he saw guarding the entrance of the forest city. This way, he would be able to enter while the guard was far in the distance. A blue light engulfed him and poured a through the glassless windows as he transformed. He was now a 5 foot and seven inch tall elven male in basic leather armour and standard equipment.

He used another grandmaster level technique to form a summoned weapon over which he cast an illusion so it would appear the same as the spear the guard had held. It was a standard wooden spear with spirals covering it the tip of it, four spiky curves, and an intricate nature pattern on the end.

He looked around to confirm no one had seen what he was in the process of doing. When he was sure he was alone, he then used a spell called Phase Walk which was a master level spell that allowed him to distort what he was walking through, almost as if it was ethereal, which allowed him to part through. This was on the tip of being a grandmaster spell due to it requiring a lot of concentration, but for an angel it was at least as much as he required.

He left his home from behind since he knew it was most likely heavily guarded from the front. Not enough were there for him to detect their presence, but enough so they would not be able to see him using magic or leaving a sort of presence on the edge of his ability to find life. It was harder since there were hundreds of people in the streets, even at night.

He smirked to himself as he took the narrow vine opening and followed it until he reached an opening to leave. From he jumped down and began his search for information.

As an angel, which were referred to as the chosen ones by some people in the other races, he was widely respected and feared. But in situations like these, if he was to ask around in his normal appearance it would arouse suspicion, as powerful as he was.

He was no match for a large group of sylph warriors and mages, especially since some were at a master and even grandmaster level. He also knew he had no chance against either of the two leaders: Syranna & Myra.

So it only made since that a covert operation was the way to go. As he entered the crowd of sylphs, he admired how peaceful they seemed. They were truly a lovely creation and were indeed his favourite, even more so then humans who he actually despised somewhat.

As he wondered around the area that was close to the near instant flash energy he had felt earlier, he started to feel a speck of energy that was identical to it. Angels were second to none when it came to detecting traces of magic - or magic at all really. What confirmed his suspicions was the area appeared to be well guarded.

As he approached a large vine wall covered in trees and bushes, he put on an act and called over to a single, nearby guard. The guard didn't even hesitate as Neriel was dressed and looked like someone he knew.

The guard rushed over, following Neriel around the corner. As the guard came closer, Neriel raised his hand and used a master level stun spell that knocked the guard out cold.

Neriel then used a same level spell called 'Binding Reigns' which was produced ethereal chains to bind a target to the ground and not allow them to move an inch. After Neriel confirmed the elf was no threat, he used the same shapeshifting spell as before and took the stunned guard's appearance. Neriel then went on to the front and what seemed to be an entrance in the wall of vines.

He passed through easily as no one was aware that he was an intruder. The closer he got, the stronger the presence of deity magic became. That was until he reached the entrance of some ancient ruins. As he stood in front, he was stopped by two guards who had armour that didn't even compare to his.