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The Black Flames Operation In Lauriea 240204

In the heart of Lauriea's forest, the air thick with the breath of impending doom, the black-cloaked Black Flame cultists intone their apocalyptic chants, determined to pull eldritch horrors from the void into reality. As they progress toward the designated sites for their world-ending rituals, various figures converge in the fray—some intent on aiding the forbidden rites, others desperate to avert the cataclysm. Among the dissidents are Autumn and Magnus, while an increasingly volatile Solomon's affiliation blurs as he opens a rift to hell and assumes the frightening form of a man-goat hybrid, launching fiery attacks at his opponents. The battlefield, charged with elemental spells, ricochets of steel, and ethereal assaults, becomes a vision of chaos where loyalties shift and alliances form in quicksilver moments, like when Harriet, bearing a warhammer, calls for an attack on Solomon the goat.

The battle crescendos with a savage fervor as Carter, Alexander, and an armed Harriet make valiant efforts to thwart the cultists' objectives. Arrows whistle through the woods, some finding their marks and damaging ritual sites, others thudding into trees, sticking into armor or parrying off shields. Carter, under a hail of arrows, mutters about the chaos as he traces protective runes in the air. Solomon's monstrous form morphs and maneuvers, barely phased by attacks from the combined forces, including a robot toy soldier and Magnus—who plainly states his pragmatic reason for joining the end-of-world cause: escaping his massive college debt. From the shadows, masked figures in dark robes continue to fire arrows, disappearing and reappearing with unnerving frequency, while Carter, Magnus, and others land futile blows against the relentless opposition. Suddenly, as an arrow wounds Magnus, the final thread holding back disaster snaps. The sacred fae realm of Lauriea falls to the Black Flame's victory, a haunting silence punctuating the once-thriving woodlands, as if nature itself mourned the fall of day into the endless night.
At Sat Feb 3 2024, in a forest near Lauriea

Mission: Get to one of the three designated sites and continue conducting end-of-world rituals until the process is complete.

The central forests of Lauriea are set to bear witness to a most ominous undertaking. The Black Flame, persistently worshiping the eldritch horrors of the void, are commencing an operation designed to hasten the arrival of these otherworldly deities. The cult believes this cosmic event will trigger an apocalypse, cleansing the world for the dawn of a new era. Despite the dense woods providing seclusion, their actions have managed to attract the attention of various factions who are preparing to intercept or facilitate this ritual. The success of this operation holds grave consequences, both for the mystical realm of Lauriea and the Earth realm connected through its gates.

Lauriea, the realm of the Fae
It is night, about 40F(4C) degrees, and the sky is covered by grey clouds. There is a waning crescent moon.


Autumn charges toward rock.
Autumn chants a few words and a puff of black smoke appears.

Magnus says "Hmm...where do we go?"
Solomon inscribes a sigil in burning fire in the air, opening a rift to hell.

Carter says "Sapling, perhaps..!"
Autumn says "Let's head for rock for now."
Magnus says "Yes, sapling"
Harriet nods to Carter. "Sapling is an excellent choise."

Carter charges toward sapling.
Harriet charges toward sapling.
Alexander charges toward Carter.
Solomon says "This is not the night for the world to end."

a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask fades out of the nightmare.
Alexander says "What the hell!?"
Autumn charges toward rock.
Alexander says "Is Autumn helping end the fucking world?"
Magnus charges toward sapling.
Solomon runs towards the objective.
"Yes," Harriet calls to Alexander. "We'll have to have a talk about that..."

Carter charges toward sapling.
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at Magnus, it strikes the sapling he's taking cover behind.

Harriet charges toward sapling.
Alexander charges toward Harriet.
Autumn charges toward rock.
Alexander sends his pal against Alexander

Magnus draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.

Harriet fires off a shot at Solomon which misses him.

Alexander says "Remember! We have allies on the field!"
Solomon runs towards the objective.
A fire-breathing hellhound hurls a small fireball at Harriet, it misses her.

Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.

Carter charges toward sapling.
Harriet charges toward sapling.
Solomon chants low words in some infernal tongue, sending a powerful lance of balefire towards Harriet. strikes the sapling she's taking cover behind.

Carter traces a rune in the air, his finger trailing with ephemeral light which sparks off as wisps.

Alexander charges toward Harriet.
Harriet fires off a shot at Solomon which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Magnus draws and quickly fires an arrow at Autumn, it misses her.

Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.

Harriet charges toward sapling.
Magnus says "Hrmph. "
Solomon chants low words in some infernal tongue, sending a fiery ball of balefire towards Harriet and those around them.

Harriet fires off a shot at Solomon which misses him.

Magnus's armor blackens and burns.

Alexander charges toward Harriet.
Magnus draws and quickly fires an arrow at Autumn, it misses her.

Carter winces as he traces his rune, glancing outward before he ducks back at some shrapnel. "This is chaotic..", he murmurs, peeking out once more.

Solomon(monstrous fusion of man and goat with black fur) chants low words in some infernal tongue, sending a fiery ball of balefire towards Harriet and those around them.

Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at Autumn, it misses her.

Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.

Solomon charges toward Harriet.
Magnus draws and quickly fires an arrow at Autumn, it misses her.

Harriet expresses, "We should take out Solomon... who is now the goat... I believe."

Solomon(monstrous fusion of man and goat with black fur) chants low words in some infernal tongue, sending a fiery ball of balefire towards Harriet and those around them.

Harriet fires off a shot at Solomon(monstrous fusion of man and goat with black fur) which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Magnus says "Certainly. To the Goat!"
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at Autumn, it deflects off her shield.

Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.

Alexander charges toward Harriet.
Alexander fires off a shot at Solomon(monstrous fusion of man and goat with black fur) which misses him.

Solomon makes a supernatural leap to Harriet.
Magnus swings his weapon at Solomon(monstrous fusion of man and goat with black fur), it is parried by his bronze-bladed ritual knife.

Solomon(monstrous fusion of man and goat with black fur) launches a slashing rake attack at Magnus with his claws which is dodged by him.

A faintly shimmering puppet humming with energy charges her fist with mystical energy and throws a punch at Solomon(monstrous fusion of man and goat with black fur), it is dodged by him.

Magnus says "Come closer and meet my blade, Goat!"

a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask fades out of the nightmare.
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.

A Robot Toy With A Plastic Beamsaber swings his weapon at Solomon(monstrous fusion of man and goat with black fur), it ineffectually wounds his chest.

Carter twirls his blade in a feinting maneuver, lunging forward at Solomon(monstrous fusion of man and goat with black fur) and trying at a quick strike before moving to ready his next strike. The attack ineffectually wounds his left arm.

Alexander launches a stab at Solomon(monstrous fusion of man and goat with black fur), it ineffectually wounds his right arm.

Carter says "Down the goat!"
Magnus swings his weapon at Solomon(monstrous fusion of man and goat with black fur), it ineffectually wounds his forehead.

Solomon(monstrous fusion of man and goat with black fur) launches a slashing rake attack at Magnus with his claws which ineffectually wounds his stomach.

A faintly shimmering puppet humming with energy charges her fist with mystical energy and throws a punch at Solomon(monstrous fusion of man and goat with black fur), it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.

Harriet draws up her heavy warhammer, ready to bring it down upon Solomon(monstrous fusion of man and goat with black fur).

Harriet swings her weapon at Solomon(monstrous fusion of man and goat with black fur), it ineffectually wounds his left arm.


Solomon fades out of the nightmare.
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at sapling, it damages it.

Alexander rushes in, beside him, a plastic toy follows in and lashes out with a glowing plastic beamsaber. His blade swings out, but it's Harriet who ends it

Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at Autumn, it ineffectually wounds her forehead.


Autumn fades out of the nightmare.
Alexander fires off a shot at a fire-breathing hellhound which misses her.

A glowing salamander with fiery wings ignites her fist and throws a punch at Magnus, it ineffectually wounds his right leg.

Magnus swings his weapon at A glowing salamander with fiery wings, it is parried by her.

Magnus says "I wish to have a bandage."
Alexander opens fire on the hellhound and whistles, sending his robot forth

Alexander fires off a shot at a fire-breathing hellhound which misses her.

Harriet swings her weapon at A glowing salamander with fiery wings, it ineffectually wounds her right leg.


A glowing salamander with fiery wings fades out of the nightmare.

sapling fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet nods to Magnus. "I have just patched you up some, but it seems you'll need some assistance from another."

Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a fire-breathing hellhound, it misses her.

Alexander says "Cover down!"
Alexander charges toward rock.
Magnus charges toward a fire-breathing hellhound.
Magnus draws and quickly fires an arrow at a fire-breathing hellhound, it misses her.

Alexander fires off a shot at a fire-breathing hellhound which misses her.

Carter charges toward rock.
Magnus says "To the hellhound!"
Harriet fires off a shot at a fire-breathing hellhound which misses her.

Carter says "Forward! "
A fire-breathing hellhound hurls a small fireball at Harriet, it misses her.

Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a fire-breathing hellhound, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.

Alexander charges toward a fire-breathing hellhound.
Magnus charges toward a fire-breathing hellhound.
Magnus swings his weapon at a fire-breathing hellhound, it ineffectually wounds her forehead.


a fire-breathing hellhound fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet charges toward Magnus.
Alexander says "Robes, they baddies!?"
Magnus says "The Figure in the robes!@"

a faintly shimmering puppet humming with energy fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which misses her.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Carter, it misses him.

Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it misses her.

Alexander charges toward a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask.
Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Magnus charges toward a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask.
Magnus swings his weapon at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it is parried by her.

Alexander says "Let's dance!"
Magnus says "Come and fight me, vagrant!"
Alexander sprints forward, keeping himself low

A figure in maritime camouflage fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

A figure in maritime camouflage fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.


a figure in maritime camouflage fades out of the nightmare.
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it strikes her armor with bruising force.


a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask fades out of the nightmare.
Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which misses her.

Alexander charges toward a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask.
Magnus says "Hmm...now to capture?"
Alexander says "Go for it!"
Magnus runs towards the objective.
Harriet fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which misses her.

Carter runs towards the objective.
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Magnus draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it misses her.

Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Alexander charges toward a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask.
Alexander launches a stab at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it deflects off her armor.

A figure in maritime camouflage launches a stab at Carter, it is parried by his talonite athame knife.

A figure in maritime camouflage launches a stab at Carter, it is parried by his talonite athame knife.

Carter runs towards the objective.
Harriet faces off with a figure in maritime camouflage next to Alexander, swinging her weapon.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Magnus runs towards the objective.
Alexander sweeps in and slash his blade out for a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask and howls out, swinging wildly.

Magnus continues conducting end-of-world rituals.

Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it deflects off her armor.

Alexander launches a stab at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it strikes her armor with bruising force.


a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet charges toward a figure in maritime camouflage.
Alexander says "And stay dead! Twisted fucker!"
Alexander charges toward a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask.
A figure in maritime camouflage launches a stab at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

A figure in maritime camouflage launches a stab at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in maritime camouflage, it is parried by him.


a figure in maritime camouflage fades out of the nightmare.
Carter runs towards the objective.
"I'm taking fire..", Carter mumbles as he makes his way to the point.

Magnus continues conducting end-of-world rituals.

Alexander says "Wait! "
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in maritime camouflage, it misses him.

Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in maritime camouflage which misses him.

A figure in maritime camouflage launches a stab at Harriet, it deflects off her shield.

Alexander charges toward a figure in maritime camouflage.
Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in maritime camouflage, it is parried by him.

Alexander says "We're TRYING to end the world!?"
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in maritime camouflage, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


a figure in maritime camouflage fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet shakes her head, calling out to Alexander despite him being right there, "We're tring to stop them!"

Alexander charges toward Harriet.
Magnus says "I have massive college debt. This is the only way out of it."
Magnus continues conducting end-of-world rituals.

Carter says "Indeed.. We have to get rid of these damn ritual circles."
Harriet rolls her eyes at Magnus's words.


a figure in maritime camouflage fades out of the nightmare.
Carter snickers at Magnus's statement, shaking his head amusedly.

Alexander charges toward Harriet.
Magnus continues conducting end-of-world rituals.

Alexander says "I suppose ending the realm of the fae is fine?"
Harriet says, "Figure to the east coming in."

Alexander says "I can take 'em!"
Alexander pivots and extends his hand, casting his robot buddy out to intercept.

Magnus continues conducting end-of-world rituals.

"Prepped.", Carter quietly informs those nearby, dropping to a knee and looking through his scope.

Harriet shakes her head. "Stay with us, Alexander!" is said in a firm tone.

Magnus says "Battle with your brethren, Alexander!"
"I know!" Alexander shouts. He gives a glance to the massive man.

Magnus continues conducting end-of-world rituals.


A Robot Toy With A Plastic Beamsaber fades out of the nightmare.
Alexander says "Bastard! "
Harriet winces some as the robot is taken out by a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask. "What is his name?" she asks Alexander of the toy.

"Robrooooo!", Carter calls out dramatically as the robot toy drops over after the masked assailant swings at it.

Alexander says "Um...Robo "
Magnus continues conducting end-of-world rituals.

Harriet fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which deflects off her armor.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Magnus, it deflects off his shield.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Magnus, it deflects off his shield.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

Alexander says "D-damnit! "
"Robo," Harriet repeats, as if she was expecting something different.

Magnus continues conducting end-of-world rituals.

Harriet fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which strikes her armor with bruising force.


a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask fades out of the nightmare.
"They took down Gawain too.. We'll get them back.", Carter murmurs, before he glances about as more figures approach. "Eyes open!"

Alexander says "If I had a focus I could do some magic!"
Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it misses her.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Magnus, it deflects off his shield.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Carter, it misses him.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Magnus, it deflects off his armor.

Magnus continues conducting end-of-world rituals.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Magnus, it deflects off his armor.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Magnus, it deflects off his camouflaged stab vest.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Carter, it misses him.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Magnus, it ineffectually wounds his forehead.

Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it misses her.

Magnus says "They are after me now."
Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.

Magnus continues conducting end-of-world rituals.

Harriet fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which misses her.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Magnus(Bear), it ineffectually wounds his right leg.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Magnus(Bear), it ineffectually wounds his right arm.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.


Magnus fades out of the nightmare.
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Magnus(Bear), it mildly wounds his right shoulder.

Alexander says "They got cover!"
"I'm a bit roughed up.", Carter admits as a couple more shots fly pass him, wrinkling his nose slightly as he scopes in and nocks another bolt.

Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.

Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it misses her.

Alexander says "Harriet! I think we need a play here...!"
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it misses him.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it misses him.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Carter, it misses him.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings her weapon at Alexander, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.

Alexander says "Shit! "
Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Carter launches a stab at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it is parried by her.

Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it is parried by her.

Alexander winces as he gets his shit kicked. He staggers back and tries to stay on his toes

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings her weapon at Alexander, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it impacts against his armor.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Carter, it ineffectually wounds his right leg.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

Alexander launches a stab at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it is parried by her.

Carter winces as he swings viciously out at the figure that's got onto them.

Carter launches a stab at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it is parried by her.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Carter, it ineffectually wounds his left leg.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it impacts against his armor.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Carter, it ineffectually wounds his right leg.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

Alexander says "Heh...eugh... "
Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Harriet fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which misses her.

Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it deflects off her armor.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it impacts against his padded armored jacket.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Carter, it impacts against his black fitted kevlar vest.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

Alexander charges toward log.
Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which strikes her armor with bruising force.

Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it strikes her armor with bruising force.


a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask fades out of the nightmare.
"I.. I need a bandage.. if anyone can..", Carter murmurs as he fires off another shot.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it impacts against his armor.


A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Carter, it impacts against his black fitted kevlar vest.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

Harriet fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.

Alexander charges toward log.
Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which strikes the log he's taking cover behind.

Carter draws and quickly fires an arrow at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it deflects off her armor.

Carter says "Trying something.."
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it strikes his armor with bruising force.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


Alexander fades out of the nightmare.
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it mildly wounds his left shoulder.

Harriet slaps a bandaid on one of Carter's boo boos, and then she's staring at the figures in the distance.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Carter, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

Harriet charges toward log.
Harriet fires off a shot at log which damages it.

Carter nocks a bolt with a large, fragmented tip, firing it off where it splits into shrapnel-esque fragments near a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask. The shot

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

Harriet charges toward log.
Carter charges toward Harriet.
Harriet fires off a shot at Carter which ineffectually wounds his chest.


Carter fades out of the nightmare.
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Harriet, it deflects off her shield.

Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it is parried by him.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Harriet, it deflects off her shield.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Harriet, it impacts against her concealable bulletproof vest.

Harriet fires off a shot at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Harriet, it impacts against her concealable bulletproof vest.

Harriet says "Oh dear, there are so many of them now."
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Harriet, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.

Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it is parried by him.


a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask fades out of the nightmare.
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Harriet, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.

Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask, it is parried by him.

A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Harriet, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.


Harriet fades out of the nightmare.
A figure in dark robes, with an impassive white mask swings his weapon at Harriet, it mildly wounds her right shoulder.

The Black Flame has proved victorious.