The Consortium

[Professor Gnoll]

Victoria shuffles her feet impatiently. What's taking Lightblade so long to come and meet his destiny?

Ah, damn it all. They want a show? Let's give them a show.

Victoria hefts the axe into the air and starts to slowly spin in the air, beginning a martial routine. Faster and faster, the heavy blade spins, describing mesmerising circles in the air. She lets the crowd marvel at her skill, drinks it in. Gwen had better be watching. Her movements are strong and graceful, each footstep made with perfect intent as she moves through the well-practiced routine. She's far more used to doing this with her glaive, but a long-handled axe will suffice for now. The axe twirls and twirls...