Heavenly Knight Darius "Illblade" Salezu grinned in jubilation as his flag shipped sailed towards Derrande. He was well aware that The Merxenne benefactor Lucifer would strongly disapprove of his action to take a large chunk of naval force, not to mention the infantry that was now preparing the boarding vessels in the hull. "Send communications to the battleships and ready the Dragon Ryders. I suspect Mackenzie is well aware of our presence and has already sent for his little "Summoners". He spat.

The thunder of metallic War Drums, as much of a morale booster as it was an intimidation technique, sounded like thunder across the salty air. The cool, dim twilight barely lit the path, but failed as a stealth cloak with the flashing of signal lights and blasting of drums.

"Muster any willing and hungry volunteers. I got a special assignment."