Chapter 2506: Monster
circle-of-life
Circle of Life was one of the few "positive energy" spells mastered by Ogre Shamans. It could resist the erosion of dark auras, reduce magical damage, and provide an endless stream of healing power and vigorous vitality, allowing Ogre warriors to maintain their formidable combat strength for longer.
Pale green motes rose from the firelight like a swarm of Firefly Beetles just leaving their nest.
They were initially no bigger than fingernails, but swelled at the sight of wind. In moments, they became pale green halos more than three feet across, descending from the sky to envelop every warrior in the camp—whether Ogre or centaur.
Although the sudden green halos unsettled the centaur warriors, the powerful aura of life radiating from them made their reactions hesitate. Then the halos descended, and the seemingly inexhaustible vitality pouring from them made the centaurs realize this was not an attack spell—though it caused even greater confusion.
Many centaur warriors looked bewildered and turned toward their leader.
The centaur leader gave the Old Ogre Priest a long, hard look.
"Lower your bows! Form ranks!"
It roared, circling the Ogre camp in quick, light steps. Raising its spear high, it drew rings of varying sizes through the air as it issued orders to every centaur warrior:
"Trident Battle Formation! Spearpoints outward! Prepare to charge!"
"Ogre!"
The Old Ogre Priest gripped its staff in a bloodied hand and slammed it heavily against the ground. It looked around at every Ogre warrior. "The King of Fire has delivered an oracle. An ominous aura comes from the Silent Forest. The centaurs are not our enemies! Tonight, two heads are better than one!"
The young head beneath its jaw struggled to lift itself, forcing its clouded eyes open as it repeated in a muddled voice,