The lynxes were agile and formidable in combat. With the Rangers helping them, the Lynx Knights' battle against the slow-moving undead was nothing short of a one-sided slaughter.
Claws, pounces, and the other hunting techniques lynxes commonly used inflicted almost fatal damage on the undead, whose bodies were withered and crumbled at a touch. Many Rangers had even received the Animal Gods' blessing, greatly increasing their speed.
Unlike the Trolls' customs, Patrick's Arcane energy had already purged the Voodoo from Regba's body. The Lynx Spirit now used a mixture of Arcane energy and Force of Nature, and the Elves who worshipped the Lynx Spirit had likewise received energy Marks bestowed by Regba, gaining enhancements to their fire, lightning, and Arcane abilities from the Lynx Spirit.
For the Rangers, this was almost a qualitative leap.
All the vanguard troops aboard the Aircraft Carrier had entered Stratholme, and fighting raged throughout the city. For the first time, the Diseased Ghouls, Evil Spirits, Banshees, and Spiders entrenched in Stratholme discovered that there were actually living people in this lifeless city.
Driven by instinct and hatred for the living, those Scourge needed no reward at all. Catching the scent of life, they went straight into battle against the Blood Elf troops.
"Delicious morsels have delivered themselves to our doorstep." Nerub'enkan, Stratholme's Spider leader, gave a low hiss. Huge Crypt Fiends began emerging from every direction, gathering in groups and advancing in a great mass toward the Main Gate alongside the scattered skeletons.
"You certainly have some nerve, daring to enter the master's domain." Maleki the Pale was the first to appear before Salorian Dawnseeker, accompanied by some undead acolytes. "Since you're here, join us. You'll learn just how wonderful death tastes."
The moment he finished speaking, Maleki unleashed a blast of frost straight at