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The Black Flames Operation In Lima Peru 240627

In the heart of Lima, Peru, a fierce battle unfolds as various factions vie to initiate an ancient ritual capable of summoning eldritch horrors. Amidst a backdrop of storm clouds and chaotic skirmishes, Harriet, wielding a rifle, and Meridith, armed with determination and a blade, navigate the urban battlefield, aiming to secure the ritual site. Allies and enemies clash in a dance of strategy and raw power, highlighted by the movements of Korina towards the taxi and the alley, and Miranda's creation of an ice lynx, adding to the mystical atmosphere of the confrontation. Shots fired and spells cast create a symphony of violence as each participant pushes towards their goal.

The narrative crescendos as the ritual nears completion, with Meridith and her unexpected allies, including Korina, Miranda, and Rachel, converging on the objective despite internal strife and external threats. The tension between Meridith and Korina adds a layer of complexity to their mission, showcasing the challenges of unity against common foes. As the last of the opposition fades and the ancient ritual is successfully initiated, the Autocratic Alliance heralds their victory, symbolizing not just the power to summon eldritch horrors but the triumph of perseverance and teamwork amidst the chaos of battle. The story concludes with a mix of resolution and anticipation, the implications of their success left to ripple through the fate of the world.
At Wed Jun 26 2024, in the city of Lima, Peru

Mission: Get to the designated site and continue initiating the ancient ritual until the process is complete.

In the bustling center of Lima, Peru, lays a place of great spiritual energy where the veil between our world and the planes of eldritch horrors is at its thinnest. Initiating an ancient ritual in this area could potentially summon one of these eldritch horrors into our world. Success in this operation would allow the controlling faction to harness this power, influencing fate to their advantage in the battles to come, whether to hasten the world's end or to use the horrors in a struggle against their enemies.

the heart of Lima, Peru
It is afternoon, about 20F(-6C) degrees, and the sky is partly covered by dark grey stormclouds.


Harriet charges toward bus.
Korina charges toward taxi.
Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Miranda charges toward taxi.
Meridith charges toward taxi.
Meridith says "Rachel, Miranda, um, whoever you are."
Trevor charges toward alley.
Meridith says "Taxi first"
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Trevor, and sparks off the ground near his feet.

Rachel charges toward taxi.
Trevor fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Korina charges toward taxi.
Lifting hia rifle, Viktorin snipes at his first target. "Ryan, bro-hama, get ready for the beat down."

Ryan says "To the van?"
Miranda charges toward taxi.
Meridith charges toward taxi.
Meridith says "Taxi, then Alley."
Viktorin fires off a shot at Trevor which misses him.

Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Trevor charges toward alley.
Miranda blows into the palm of her hand with frosty breath, forming a small little lynx made of ice that grows while bounding in circles around Miranda

Meridith fires a fulldraw shot at Trevor strikes the alley he's taking cover behind.

Harriet gives a nod to Ryan.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Trevor, and strikes the alley he's taking cover behind.

Rachel charges toward taxi.
Trevor fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Harriet charges toward van.
Ryan charges toward Harriet.
Miranda says "Maybe you are not setting to deploy for the faction"
Ryan fires off a shot at Trevor which strikes the alley he's taking cover behind.

Meridith charges toward alley.
Viktorin fires off a shot at alley which damages it.

Viktorin charges toward Ryan.
Meridith fires a ranging shot at alley damages it.

Korina charges toward alley.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at alley, and damages it.

Rachel charges toward taxi.
Harriet charges toward van.
Ryan charges toward Harriet.
Trevor fires off a shot at Viktorin which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Miranda looks around the battlefield and notes, "I don't have any idea how we should tackle this. Then she shrugs helplessly."

Rachel fires off a shot at alley which damages it.

Meridith says "Don't fire upon the Alley, it's our cover"
Meridith charges toward Trevor.
A pillar of prismatic light breaks free from Korina's form, illuminating her surroundings brilliantly in a signal for something or someone.

Viktorin is bathed in moonlight.

Viktorin fires off a shot at alley which damages it.

Viktorin charges toward Ryan.
Korina charges toward alley.
Rachel charges toward taxi.
Harriet looks about the area, glancing over her shoulder at Viktorin as she waves him over and then asks, "Need a bandage?"

Viktorin says "I'm fine for now, but give me some so I can patch you."
Rachel fires off a shot at alley which damages it.

Meridith charges toward alley.
Meridith nods to Trevor. "No hard feelings," she notes, slamming a blade into him.

Meridith swings hard at Trevor is parried by his silver steel sword.

Harriet says, "I don't need any currently."

Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Korina charges toward alley.
Harriet charges toward van.
Rachel charges toward alley.
Ryan charges toward Harriet.
"This is how you hunt," Korina says to Trevor, apparently continuing a conversation when she opens up with a slash of steel claws at the man. Very instructional.

Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards Trevor, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by his silver steel sword.

Rachel fires off a shot at alley which damages it.

Miranda says "We want the bus. But it will be hard to get there"
Rachel says "Er. "

Trevor fades out of the nightmare.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Trevor, it mildly wounds his right shoulder.

Miranda charges toward bus.
Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Harriet hmms and says to Viktorin, "Oh, I found out last night that Frosty the Biter is actually named Korina."

Harriet charges toward van.
Rachel charges toward alley.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at bus, and damages it.

Meridith says "To the bus."
Ryan charges toward Harriet.
Viktorin fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.

Viktorin charges toward van.
Viktorin says "There's a cat over thwre."
Ryan fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.

Rachel charges toward Korina.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at bus, and damages it.

Korina is pulled towards Meridith by an invisible force.

Meridith yanks Korina towards her, to get her into cover.

Korina charges toward bus.

a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet says, "Focus on the bus. They are hiding there."

Meridith charges toward bus.
Ryan fires off a shot at bus which damages it.

Meridith fires a ranging shot at van damages it.

Rachel charges toward bus.
Harriet looks through the scope of her rifle with clear intent before firing a long, heavy bullet at bus and damages it.

Korina hisses under her breath when there's a bullet shot in her direction, missing by a wide margin. It's the thought that counts.

Viktorin fires off a shot at bus which damages it.

Ryan says "Van vs. Bus, who will win!"
Korina charges toward bus.

a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.

a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Meridith says "The bus will be destroyed soon"
Miranda charges toward bus.
Harriet chuckles softly at Ryan, saying, "We shall learn soon enough, my friend."

Miranda fires off a shot at van which damages it.

Meridith says "Take their cover down"
Miranda says "Nothing we can do about that."
Ryan says "Team Van! Team Van!"
Meridith charges toward van.
Ryan fires off a shot at bus which damages it.

Meridith fires a fulldraw shot at van damages it.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at bus, and damages it.

Viktorin fires off a shot at bus which damages it.

Korina draws and quickly fires an arrow at van, it damages it.

Rachel charges toward Korina.
Miranda charges toward bus.
Sighing, Viktorin starts racking his bolt, loading ammo, before firing again and again at the bus, attempting to shred it to pieces. "Fuck dude..."

Meridith fires a ranging shot at van damages it.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Ryan, it is parried by his long metal staff.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes fires off a shot at Rachel which sparks off the ground near her feet.

Harriet looks through the scope of her rifle with clear intent before firing a long, heavy bullet at bus and damages it.

Viktorin fires off a shot at bus which damages it.

Ryan says "Aaaah! "
Steeling her gaze and perfecting her aim at van, Korina lets loose a flurry of arrows in rapid succession, all of them flying out one by one in a spray that damages it.

Ryan swings his weapon at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it is parried by her.

Meridith charges toward van.
Rachel charges toward Korina.
Ryan says "This guy came out of nowhere!"
Viktorin says "Incoming, Meridith."
Miranda fires off a shot at van which damages it.

Meridith fires a ranging shot at van damages it.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Ryan, it is parried by his long metal staff.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.

Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes as its platinum surface gleams and is parried by her.

Viktorin fires off a shot at Meridith which misses her.

Steeling her gaze and perfecting her aim at van, Korina lets loose a flurry of arrows in rapid succession, all of them flying out one by one in a spray that damages it.

Rachel charges toward Korina.
Meridith says "Successfully distracted, remove their cover at your leisure, I can handle the fire."
Korina charges toward Meridith.
Rachel fires off a shot at van which damages it.

Miranda fires off a shot at van which damages it.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Ryan, it is parried by his long metal staff.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.

Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes as its platinum surface gleams and is parried by her.

Viktorin fires off a shot at Meridith which misses her.

Meridith charges toward van.
Steeling her gaze and perfecting her aim at van, Korina lets loose a flurry of arrows in rapid succession, all of them flying out one by one in a spray that damages it.

Ryan swings his weapon at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it impacts against her armor.


van fades out of the nightmare.
Rachel charges toward Meridith.
Meridith swings hard at Ryan is parried by his long metal staff.

Ryan says "Oh hell, I'm not doing so great."
Harriet is pushed away from Meridith by an invisible force.

Korina charges toward Meridith.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Ryan, it strikes his armor with bruising force.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.

Harriet charges toward Ryan.
Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes as its platinum surface gleams and strikes her armor with bruising force.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin swings his weapon at Meridith, it is parried by her an elegant rapier with a slender, straight blade and intricate hilt.

Miranda fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

A lynx covered in perpetual frost conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Harriet, they sparks off the ground near her feet.

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Meridith, it is parried by her an elegant rapier with a slender, straight blade and intricate hilt.

Meridith swings hard at Ryan strikes his armor with bruising force.


Ryan fades out of the nightmare.
Rachel charges toward Meridith.
Korina charges toward Viktorin.
Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards Viktorin, their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault is parried by his steel gauntlet sword.

Meridith charges toward bus.

bus fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin fires off a shot at Meridith which sparks off the ground near her feet.

Miranda fires off a shot at Viktorin which misses him.

Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at Korina as its platinum surface gleams and is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Miranda charges toward Viktorin.
Viktorin says "Harry, bandages please."
Rachel fires off a shot at Viktorin which deflects off his shield.

Meridith fires a fulldraw shot at Viktorin deflects off his shield.


Viktorin fades out of the nightmare.
A lynx covered in perpetual frost conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Viktorin, they mildly wounds his left leg.

A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Harriet, it is blocked by her.

Rachel charges toward Meridith.
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards Harriet, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Meridith charges toward Harriet.
Meridith disarms Harriet.

Miranda fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Harriet locks her gaze onto Korina before she channels all her strength and determination into one decisive motion with her warhammer and

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fires off a shot at Meridith which sparks off the ground near her feet.

Miranda runs towards the objective.
Meridith swings hard at Harriet is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Meridith moves back in and sweeps the weapon from Harriet's hand.

A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Harriet, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.

Rachel charges toward Harriet.
Meridith says "Return to the buss if you need to catch your breath"
Miranda says "It's gone"
Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards Harriet, their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

A lynx covered in perpetual frost conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Harriet, they ineffectually wounds her right leg.

Meridith says "Otherwise, clear hostiles, and claim the objective."
Rachel fires off a shot at Harriet which ineffectually wounds her forehead.

Meridith says "Ah, a pity."
Miranda fires off a shot at Harriet which ineffectually wounds her stomach.

Miranda runs towards the objective.
Meridith swings hard at Harriet


a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards Harriet, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack ineffectually wounds her right arm.


Harriet fades out of the nightmare.
Meridith runs towards the objective.
Korina runs towards the objective.
Rachel charges toward Korina.
Miranda runs towards the objective.
Meridith runs towards the objective.
Korina runs towards the objective.
Rachel runs towards the objective.
Meridith says "Sedan to recoop."
Miranda runs towards the objective.
Meridith says "Otherwise, capture"
Meridith runs towards the objective.
Meridith continues initiating the ancient ritual.

Korina runs towards the objective.
Rachel runs towards the objective.
Miranda moves protectively towards Meridith.
Meridith gazes at Korina. "I don't know you, whats your name?"

Rachel says "Korina No. "
Korina hisses at Rachel.

Meridith continues initiating the ancient ritual.

Rachel runs towards the objective.
Meridith raises her brow. "Your existence is a secret?" she muses.

Korina says "Korina. "
Korina says, emphasizing the point, "No surname."
Meridith says "I am Meridith. A surname that is irrelevant."
Meridith continues initiating the ancient ritual.


a lynx covered in perpetual frost fades out of the nightmare.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and misses him.

Rachel runs towards the objective.
Rachel fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which strikes his armor with bruising force.

Miranda fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which strikes his armor with bruising force.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Meridith continues initiating the ancient ritual.

Korina respects that. It's clear in her expression, and there's a nod at Meridith. "I have my name. You don't need more than one. It is greedy and confusing."

Meridith says "I have to admit, I've never fought with such a focused and powerful team before. It was quite thrilling."
Meridith continues initiating the ancient ritual.

Meridith tips her head respectfully to everyone present.

Korina glances over at Rachel surreptitiously - focused and powerful?

Miranda says "I am surprised we over came the order for once"
Meridith smiles. "That's because I am fighting with you now."

Meridith says "The Knights kicked me out."
Meridith continues initiating the ancient ritual.

Meridith continues initiating the ancient ritual.

"Is it because you are a corpse?" Korina wonders, beckoning a wind-up fairy with mechanical joints over so she can meticulously see to arranging the ribbon around the mechanical doll's neck until it's set at the perfect angle.

Rachel shoots daggers at Korina - but not bullets, because she tends to miss.

Meridith continues initiating the ancient ritual.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.

Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses him.

Miranda fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses him.

Rachel fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Meridith waves a hand. "There's all manner of strength, so don't misunderstand. When it comes to the Arcane or Politicking, I am helpless. But it is the battlefield where I am strongest." She shakes her head at Korina. "One, the term is vampire. Two, the reason is because I started the Coterie."

Meridith continues initiating the ancient ritual.

The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and misses him.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Korina says "I think you should call it a graveyard."
Korina says "It is full of corpses."
Meridith raises her brow. "Would you like to join the corpses?" she asks Korina pointedly.

Meridith continues initiating the ancient ritual.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.

Meridith says "A lot of people find it difficult to respect my simple wishes, and they usually find me to be quite a nuisance. Vampire. Please."
Miranda has little to nothing to say though she does listen to the other two talk to each other while she stands watch with her rifle in hand

Meridith continues initiating the ancient ritual.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.

She's not paying attention anymore. Korina spots the Black Flame warrior in the distance, and she's bounding off without a care to what Meridith has to say.

Rachel charges toward Korina.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sparks off the ground near his feet.

Korina is pulled towards Meridith by an invisible force.

Miranda fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Rachel fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses him.

Meridith yanks Korina over. "I was talking to you, actually."

Meridith continues initiating the ancient ritual.

Miranda fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which sparks off the ground near his feet.

"Can you two," Rachel asks civilly - surprise, surprise: even a broken clock's right twice a day, "Fight later?"

Rachel fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses him.

Meridith continues initiating the ancient ritual.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes fires off a shot at Miranda which misses her.

Or, well, she /would/ be going over if it wasn't for her being yanked back by Meridith. There's an immediate, reflexive hiss, and Korina's claws lash out at Meridith. "Dead things should stay dead."

Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards Miranda, their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault is parried by her a gleaming silver pommeled longsword.

Meridith says "This will be the second Russian Hand Member who ambushed me in the midst of operation."
Miranda fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Rachel fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Meridith says "Did you just...!"
Meridith says "Serious! "
Meridith continues initiating the ancient ritual.

"Hey! That wasn't nice." Miranda says, suddenly getting involved by being attacked

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Rachel, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.

Miranda fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses him.

Rachel fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses him.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Rachel, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.

Meridith charges toward sedan.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses him.

Meridith fires a ranging shot at sedan damages it.

Miranda fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses him.

Rachel fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses him.

Rachel charges toward sedan.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Miranda, it is parried by her a gleaming silver pommeled longsword.

Meridith charges toward sedan.
"I've never done anything wrong in my entire life. I dont know why you attacked me." Miranda complains with a petulant tone of voice.

Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault is parried by him.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Meridith scowls, assuming that blow was meant for her and moves to the Sedan. "You people need to get your shit together!"

Miranda fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses him.

Rachel charges toward sedan.
Meridith says "Do we have a problem KORINA!?"

"You're entire life?" Rachel asks in an aside to Miranda. That's a rather bold claim.

Meridith runs towards the objective.
"Your entire life?" Rachel asks in an aside to Miranda. That's a rather bold claim. (fix)

Korina says, loudly, "I am not the one yanking people around!"
Korina continues initiating the ancient ritual.

Miranda fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which strikes his armor with bruising force.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Miranda nods firmly to Rachel, "Ever." then she cracks a sly grin

Rachel purses her lips and, after a moment of consideration, nods. Checks out.

Rachel charges toward sedan.
Meridith scoffs. "I'm not the one swinging my fucking sword at allies and mocking them mid battle! Get your shit in check!"

Meridith runs towards the objective.
Korina continues initiating the ancient ritual.

Meridith runs towards the objective.
The Autocratic Alliance has proved victorious.