The retreat was quick, though the effects of it were lasting. It was easy to see why Xuan Ba had recalled his army, for they could hardly take a single step without encountering the corpse of a soldier. The majority of the losses were Faunus thanks to the human's walls and dust.
The students could hear illusionary soldiers talking about the retreat. "Xuan Ba calling for a retreat... these humans have grown strong." a younger parrot faunus with a bandage over his left arm said, his hatred for humans obvious in the way the word rolled off his tongue. His sentiment - hatred mixed with concern - seemed the prevailing one among the troops throughout the retreat and thereafter. A few older faunus commented on how Xuan Ba did not underestimate his enemies and knew when to change tactics, but these largely fell on deaf ears.
In fact, the damage the party - and several other groups - had done to the wall seemed to be one of the only things keeping morale together. The other of course was the incredible power of Xuan Ba himself. As such, Team MJSC and Team JADE were welcomed into the camp as minor heroes for their role in cracking Lodestar open.
The army retreated to a nearby hillock that no longer existed outside the illusion. Any student could see why this was the case as it overlooked Lodestar well enough to create a tactical advantage to any attacking army. No doubt, once modern dust technology became real, Lodestar had seen to the destruction of the hill and the danger it represented. For now however, it sufficed as a relatively safe resting place for the army.
As the camp was constructed - a simple affair of bedrolls, campfires, and the occasional tent for the generals to discuss plans - the army set about making and eating their dinners. The task was largely left to each individual to perform, though several small groups seemed to have delegated tasks out instead.
The camp was built in a hurry and it's defenses put in place and tested. The Faunus weren't too worried about a human assault - the demi-faunus monsters didn't even have nightvision! - but there were still threats. In particular, the rampant killing of the day would no doubt have attracted the Grimm.
For his part, Xuan Ba seemed to spend most of the time while the camp was constructed watching Lodestar, an odd look on his face. He noted the slowly repairing walls with an almost nervous edge, though why no one could say. The damage that had been done to the walls was more than significant and could not be repaired in a week, much less a night.
The students could hear illusionary soldiers talking about the retreat. "Xuan Ba calling for a retreat... these humans have grown strong." a younger parrot faunus with a bandage over his left arm said, his hatred for humans obvious in the way the word rolled off his tongue. His sentiment - hatred mixed with concern - seemed the prevailing one among the troops throughout the retreat and thereafter. A few older faunus commented on how Xuan Ba did not underestimate his enemies and knew when to change tactics, but these largely fell on deaf ears.
In fact, the damage the party - and several other groups - had done to the wall seemed to be one of the only things keeping morale together. The other of course was the incredible power of Xuan Ba himself. As such, Team MJSC and Team JADE were welcomed into the camp as minor heroes for their role in cracking Lodestar open.
The army retreated to a nearby hillock that no longer existed outside the illusion. Any student could see why this was the case as it overlooked Lodestar well enough to create a tactical advantage to any attacking army. No doubt, once modern dust technology became real, Lodestar had seen to the destruction of the hill and the danger it represented. For now however, it sufficed as a relatively safe resting place for the army.
As the camp was constructed - a simple affair of bedrolls, campfires, and the occasional tent for the generals to discuss plans - the army set about making and eating their dinners. The task was largely left to each individual to perform, though several small groups seemed to have delegated tasks out instead.
The camp was built in a hurry and it's defenses put in place and tested. The Faunus weren't too worried about a human assault - the demi-faunus monsters didn't even have nightvision! - but there were still threats. In particular, the rampant killing of the day would no doubt have attracted the Grimm.
For his part, Xuan Ba seemed to spend most of the time while the camp was constructed watching Lodestar, an odd look on his face. He noted the slowly repairing walls with an almost nervous edge, though why no one could say. The damage that had been done to the walls was more than significant and could not be repaired in a week, much less a night.
Empathy DC 3 to "read" Xuan Ba. Feel free to approach anyone in the camp - including Xuan Ba - thanks to your efforts in bringing down the wall.
