Thormundar - Annikka, Protector of the Defenceless

As the trio rounded the streets of the town, the citizens they were contracted to protect running in front of them, Annikka's ears picked up the whoops and footfalls of the bandits chasing them.

Sliding to a stop, Annikka yelled, "Heather, Rowan! Get the people to the others; I'll handle this!" Turning to face the enemy, two in particular ran to meet her; a human with a long sword and a Dokkr with an axe. They held their weapons high, ready to add another corpse to the pile.

A sickening crunch. Annikka's shield met the Dokkr and crushed his chest. Another crunch, as her sword met the guts of the human. Both peeled off to the sides of Annikka and crumpled to the ground.

At the sounds of bodies hitting the cobblestone, Heather and Rowan turned around; Heather's arms outstretched to protect the citizens, and Rowan holding his axe at the ready. They saw Annikka standing, two slumped bodies on her left and right. Annikka's weapons were raised, dripping with blood. Ahead of her were the other bandits. They weren't smiling anymore.

"Square up!" Annikka yelled, "Who else wants to die today?"

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A piece from last year that I recently finished, with a little extra story!