The mortal armies had already spread out around the tower, assuming defensive positions, knowing that the real fighting's going on inside, and that they just need to keep the pressure off of Draiss. Sabrael smiles thinly at Draiss. "We could not leave the Heavens unguarded, in the face of such events. Especially with the forces of the Hells marshaling their own troops. However, when I recieved a personally signed and sealed message from my fallen brother, assuring me in no uncertain terms, that the forces of the Hells would remain in check, during the duration of this particular fight, I was freed to commit my forces to your aid. In addition, he asked me to tell you that, and I quote, 'I apologize for not sending assistance myself. I hope that this gesture will suffice for our camaraderie.'"<br/><br/>Both of the kitsune goddesses are fully armored, both in medium armor, despite their preference for light. "Yes, and they wouldn't let us leave without at least this. They were thoroughly insisting on that monstrosity that Kamariel is wearing, but we had to put our feet down, somewhere."