The Thugs were shaken, but not yet devistated, one of them shouting for them to rally- the rat king would soon be upon them.  the others were more cautious, slow and fearsome- or rather slowed by fear.   Still, they tried to attack the armored warrior, who they seemed to remember charging in- Bound forgotten via her exaltation.  Though of course she did not know it.   And even then barely able to make a scratch, his agility and speed greater then they could penetrate.<br/><br/>They looked about, shocked.  The town folk seeing that heroes had arrived, including an exault, seemed to be forming a makeshift malitia to deal with the thugs, but the greater threat remained.  The Rat king.  And he was being exposed and drawn out.   Still, between the heroes and the Melitia, the small band of thugs were demoralized and surrendered.  "The Ratkings curse upon you!" the loud mouth shouted, anger in his voice.   Life just begining.<br/><br/>A hidden presence watched.  this was fascinating.   The Gold faction was going to be intreaged- and hopefully a new exalt would join them.