8th Sign: A State of Emergency [Visual][Locked from whatever scroll took that first visual]

[weekwizard]

[Not long after that little event with the Princesses, Patchouli opens the scroll to address everypony. She appears to be working on a spell in the middle of the road as she speaks.]

I am assuming you all saw what just transpired.

There is no time to lose. We need defenses set up and the general populace evacuated somewhere safe. We shall also need whatever information we can on what that thing is and the best way to combat it. Until then, stay out of the main thoroughfares on the north side of town, towards Canterlot. It will be a dangerous place, and not because of that creature.

[The spell finishes casting, and a large glyph appears on the road for a moment before fading away. It's still there, but hidden.]

Let us deal with this quickly; I'd rather not have to deal with two threats for long.

Comments

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[maidensbunraku]

I take it this isn't quite a normal thing.

[Someone is just getting prepared because Alice knows better. She can't avoid this and will likely be dragged into the fight.]

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[weekwizard]

Getting attacked is a fairly regular occurrence, just not by someone like this.

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[maidensbunraku]

[A sigh.]

And everyone will go charging in at this like someone we know is going to. Something to get used to at this rate.

Any advice before one gets dragged out into this mess?

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[weekwizard]

Use hit-and-run tactics, if possible. Don't give it a chance to catch you and drain your magic. Attack quickly, and with force.

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[maidensbunraku]

[Ahahahahaha...She tried...?]

Hmm...I think there is one thing that can be done. Although Hit and Run might not be possible.

Probably best to run a distraction and use that to an advantage. Is there anything that we can do to help before heading out?

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[weekwizard]

I will be making traps on the road to Canterlot. I shall send you a map once I am done; try to steer it into them if you want more support.

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[maidensbunraku]

Alright, I'll keep that in mind when we have to back off.