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The Black Flames Operation In Mexico City Mexico 240712

In the mystical streets of Mexico City, amidst the chaos of clashing factions all vying for the possession of an ancient relic that held the key to untold power, the Black Flame emerged as a formidable force determined to harness the artifact to summon eldritch horrors. Their mission was met with fierce resistance from various entities, including the tenacious Autumn and her allies, who fought valiantly to keep the relic from falling into the wrong hands. Through the dark alleys and murky combat, Autumn, wielding her massive katana, deftly maneuvered around her enemies, striking with precision and parrying attacks with unmatched skill. However, the relentless assault from the Black Flame warriors, each exchange of gunfire and clashing of steel, challenged her at every turn.

The tide of battle shifted wildly as Korina and Nikolai, key players in the quest for the relic, showcased their prowess and strategic acumen. Korina, with her bow, unleashed volleys after volleys of arrows, her aim true as she targeted her foes with deadly intent. Nikolai, wielding his massive hammer, laid waste to his adversaries, his every swing sending shockwaves through the ranks of their opponents. In a whirlwind of action and strategic maneuvering, the alliance between Nikolai and Korina proved to be a decisive factor. Despite the chaos of battle, with enemies lurking in every shadow, Korina managed to secure the sacred relic. With fierce determination and a masterful display of teamwork, they navigated the treacherous path to the extraction point, outwitting and outlasting their enemies. In the end, their resilience and unyielding spirit saw them emerge victoriously, securing the relic and ensuring its safety from those who would misuse its power. The Balanced&Corrupt Alliance stood triumphant, a testament to their strength, cunning, and the unbreakable bonds forged in the heat of battle.
At Thu Jul 11 2024, in the city of Mexico City, Mexico

Mission: Intercept a sacred relic and bring it back to the extraction point.

The Black Flame has identified Mexico City as a nexus of mystic energy, the perfect place to conduct a ritual that they believe will hasten the arrival of the eldritch horrors they worship. At the heart of the city lies an ancient artifact that the group believes holds the key to their preparations for the end of the world. This sacred relic is well guarded, stored within a protected public building by those who understand its significance, but the Black Flame is undeterred. They will infiltrate the building, capture the relic, and use it in their ceremony. But, they must act quickly and efficiently - other groups have become aware of the artifact and have plans of their own.

Mexico City, Mexico
It is morning, about 60F(15C) degrees, and there are a few dark grey clouds in the sky.


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

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

Autumn charges toward alley.
A pillar of prismatic light breaks free from Korina's form, illuminating her surroundings brilliantly in a signal for something or someone.

Viktorin says "Ah, Autumn."
Viktorin charges toward Autumn.
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it misses him.

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

Autumn says "To alley."
Nikolai says "Move for the bus first."
Nikolai charges toward bus.
Korina charges toward bus.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes fires off a shot at Autumn which misses her.

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

Autumn charges toward alley.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it

Viktorin charges toward alley.
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it misses him.

Korina says "Two behind the corner. Want to go?"
Nikolai taps his neck twice and activates a distress beacon.

Nikolai charges toward bus.
Lifting his rifle, Viktorin takes aim through his iron-sights and fires a round at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes. impacts against his armor.

Nikolai says "Da, let's. Fuck the Martyrs."
Korina gives Nikolai a questioning look.

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

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

Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it strikes the corner he's taking cover behind.

Viktorin charges toward alley.
Nikolai charges toward corner.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fires off a shot at Nikolai which sparks off the ground near his feet.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fires off a shot at Nikolai which misses him.

Lifting his rifle, Viktorin takes aim through his iron-sights and fires a round at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes. impacts against his armor.

Autumn charges toward Viktorin.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it strikes the corner he's taking cover behind.

Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Autumn has a sacred relic.

Lifting his rifle, Viktorin takes aim through his iron-sights and fires a round at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes. misses him.

Korina moves protectively towards Nikolai.
Autumn charges toward alley.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it strikes the corner he's taking cover behind.

Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it sparks off the ground near his feet.

Nikolai charges toward corner.
Nikolai disarms a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.

Round after round is fired at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, with Viktorin reloading and racking the bolt of his rifle. misses him.

Nikolai's hammer flicks speedily towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear in an attempt to whittle down his defenses and is parried by him.

Korina says "Is that the first one?"
Nikolai says "Second. "
Korina says "Got it."
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Nikolai, it is parried by his oversized steel hammer.

Korina charges toward corner.
Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault is parried by him.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it sparks off the ground near his feet.

Viktorin charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Viktorin swings his weapon at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it is parried by him.

Gripping his hammer in both hands, Nikolai brings the massive weapon down upon a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear in a crushing blow that is parried by him.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Autumn, it is parried by her massive katana.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Nikolai, it is parried by his oversized steel hammer.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
"Good," Korina enthuses to the fairy.

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

Korina says "I saw Autumn somewhere."
Viktorin charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Nikolai says "I saw Viktorin."
Viktorin stares at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, gauging them quietly for a moment. In a quick flash, the dusky man lunges forward, dipping his body low as he stabs. strikes his armor with bruising force.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin has a sacred relic.

Korina says "They are very far. The carrier too."
Korina says "Go to taxi?"
Korina says "Or... East?"
Nikolai says "They were east of us."
Korina says "Let's go to the van."
Nikolai says "Taxi is north."
Autumn chants a few words and a puff of black smoke appears.

Korina says "Yes. "
Nikolai says "Da, van."
Korina charges toward van.
Viktorin says "Alright, where's Nikolai?"
Lifting his rifle, Viktorin takes aim through his iron-sights and fires a round at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes. sparks off the ground near his feet.

Korina grumbles as Nikolai shoots right past her.

Autumn says "I have no idea. One moment I spot him, next he's out of sight."
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it sparks off the ground near his feet.

Korina charges toward van.
Korina says "Viktorin has the thing."
Nikolai says "Da. "
Nikolai charges toward van.
Switching tactically between rifle and sword, the demigod glances westward. "He's over there, to the west. Closing in." Viktorin lifts his rifle with ease, aiming down his sights.

Korina says, sounding too pleased about it, "I will kill him."
Round after round is fired at Nikolai, with Viktorin reloading and racking the bolt of his rifle. misses him.

Nikolai says "Hah. They're focus on me instead of you."
Autumn says "I see."
Viktorin says "Flame closing in."
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it misses him.

Korina charges toward van.
Viktorin says "Ah, Ifrit! Good job."
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at A glowing salamander with fiery wings and lets an arrow fly where it may; it strikes the alley he's taking cover behind.

Autumn says "Just in time."
Nikolai charges toward van.
Lifting his rifle, Viktorin takes aim through his iron-sights and fires a round at Nikolai.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Autumn, it is parried by her massive katana.

Viktorin says "Van. "
Korina says "Going. "
"Viktorin," Nikolai calls, his voice echoing over the battlefield. "Defeat Autumn for me."

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

Korina charges toward alley.
Steeling her gaze and perfecting her aim at A glowing salamander with fiery wings, Korina lets loose a flurry of arrows in rapid succession, all of them flying out one by one in a spray that strikes the alley he's taking cover behind.

Wings appear on Nikolai's ankles

Nikolai charges toward Viktorin.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Autumn, it is parried by her massive katana.

Autumn swings her weapon at Viktorin, it is parried by his steel gauntlet sword.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Korina charges toward alley.
Autumn says "Damn tricks."
A small fire suddenly ignites on Korina's clothes.

Nikolai charges toward Viktorin.
Nikolai's hammer flicks speedily towards Autumn in an attempt to whittle down her defenses and is parried by her massive katana.

Goes rigid for a moment, struggling, before turning towards Autumn. Viktorin continues to struggle, before finally slashing.

Viktorin stares at Autumn, gauging them quietly for a moment. In a quick flash, the dusky man lunges forward, dipping his body low as he stabs. is parried by her massive katana.

Autumn says "Double damn."
Korina charges toward alley.
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards Autumn, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack deflects off her shield.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Viktorin, it is parried by his steel gauntlet sword.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Viktorin, it is parried by his steel gauntlet sword.

"Don't blame him," Nikolai grunts, swinging his hammer at Autumn's ankles. "He can't stop himself. Handy for me though, da."

Viktorin says "Sorry... I should've known better."
A sheathed broadsword appears on Nikolai's hip.

Gripping his hammer in both hands, Nikolai brings the massive weapon down upon Autumn in a crushing blow that ineffectually wounds her chest.


Autumn fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin flourishes his sword at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes before swinging it downward to strike at them. is parried by him.

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.

Nikolai moves protectively towards Korina.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Viktorin, it deflects off his shield.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Viktorin, it deflects off his armor.

Nikolai's hammer flicks speedily towards a Black Flame warrior in dark robes in an attempt to whittle down his defenses and is parried by him.

Viktorin stares at Nikolai, gauging them quietly for a moment. In a quick flash, the dusky man lunges forward, dipping his body low as he stabs. is parried by his oversized steel hammer.

Korina says "... where the fuck is my fairy."
Korina says "Oh. It is very far..."
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards Viktorin, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack deflects off his black kevlar vest.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Viktorin, it ineffectually wounds his chest.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Viktorin, it ineffectually wounds his forehead.

Gripping his hammer in both hands, Nikolai brings the massive weapon down upon a Black Flame warrior in dark robes in a crushing blow that is parried by him.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Korina lets out a dissatisfied 'tch'.

Viktorin flourishes his sword at Nikolai before swinging it downward to strike at them. is parried by his oversized steel hammer.

"That was impolite," Nikolai grunts down at Viktorin, glancing at the gash in his hammer's shaft. He puts down another warrior, then lets out a sniff. "Practice while you can. Good luck with Korina, apprentice."

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 ineffectually wounds his chest.


Viktorin fades out of the nightmare.
Korina has a sacred relic.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

Nikolai moves protectively towards Korina.
Korina says "It is not a good fight if he is just attacking you..."
Nikolai's hammer flicks speedily towards a Black Flame warrior in dark robes in an attempt to whittle down his defenses and is parried by him.

Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by him.

Nikolai only raises an eyebrow at one Black Flame fighting another. He shrugs his shoulders, glances to Korina, and keeps swinging.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

Gripping his hammer in both hands, Nikolai brings the massive weapon down upon a Black Flame warrior in dark robes in a crushing blow that is parried by him.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

"There is infighting everywhere," Korina states very wisely, then turns away from the Black Flame warrior attempting to wound her and sets her aim on A glowing salamander with fiery wings in the distance.

Korina says "Annoying... "
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 glowing salamander with fiery wings and ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.


A glowing salamander with fiery wings fades out of the nightmare.
Korina says "Ha. "
Korina says "Bullseye. "
Nikolai says "Good shot, Rina."
Nikolai's hammer flicks speedily towards a Black Flame warrior in dark robes in an attempt to whittle down his defenses and is parried by him.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Nikolai, it is parried by his oversized steel hammer.

A sheathed broadsword appears on Nikolai's hip.

Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by him.

Gripping his hammer in both hands, Nikolai brings the massive weapon down upon a Black Flame warrior in dark robes in a crushing blow that is parried by him.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
"There you are..." Korina says to the approaching a wind-up fairy with mechanical joints before squinting north. "I am going."

Nikolai says "West? "
Korina says "... nnnnorthwest."
Nikolai says "Da, fine."
Nikolai says "Oh, one just south of us. Closer."
Korina says "Is there..."
Nikolai says "Maybe we cannot use that one?"
Korina says "I don't know. We have thirty minutes to figure it out."
Nikolai says "I hate playing hot potato."
Nikolai says "Let us just head to the western one, then."
Wings appear on Nikolai's ankles

Korina charges toward Nikolai.
Korina says "It is too late. I have come to you."
Korina says "... oh."
Korina says "Fine... "
Nikolai says "Ran straight into water. Wasted momentum."
Korina moves protectively towards Nikolai.
Korina moves protectively towards Nikolai.
Korina says "You have gone too far!"
Nikolai says "Da, but faster this way."
Korina says "Hmph. "
Nikolai says "We are running on tight schedule, you see."
Korina charges toward Nikolai.
Korina says "I can take a whole nap by the time they are ready for the artifact."
Nikolai runs towards the extraction point.
Korina says "Maybe I should just keep it."
Nikolai says "Ican take whole nap by the time you get here."
Korina says "Hmph. No you can't."
Korina moves protectively towards Nikolai.
Nikolai runs towards the extraction point.
Nikolai lays himself down on the ground and fakes a loud snore. SnnnooRRREEEE.

Korina charges toward Nikolai.
Korina jogs over, burdened by the relic and 'lightly' and 'accidentally' kicks Nikolai.

Korina says "East. "
Korina says "Warriors. "
Nikolai moves protectively towards Korina.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.

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

Nikolai grumbles to himself as Korina digs her shoe into his ribs, then picks himself up to look blearily over towards the encroaching opponents. "They are even slower than you," he notes.

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 her.

Nikolai sweeps his hammer in a shallow arc towards a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, scattering a trail of flames into the air which misses her.

Korina says "You are not protecting me right."
Nikolai moves protectively towards Korina.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.

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

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 her.

Nikolai lifts his hammer high over his head before slamming it into the ground, directing a wave of flame towards a Black Flame warrior in dark robes - which strikes her armor with bruising force.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Nikolai retreats from Korina.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes fires off a shot at Korina 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 sparks off the ground near her feet.

Nikolai says "Good shot, Jane."
Korina hisses at Jane.

Nikolai moves protectively towards Korina.
Nikolai sweeps his hammer in a shallow arc towards a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, scattering a trail of flames into the air which misses her.

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

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 strikes the bus she's taking cover behind.

Korina says "Tch. Went into cover."
Nikolai says "I will go handle it."
Nikolai lifts his hammer high over his head before slamming it into the ground, directing a wave of flame towards a Black Flame warrior in dark robes - which strikes the bus she's taking cover behind.

Korina says "My fairy will handle it."
Nikolai says "Bah. "
Wings appear on Nikolai's ankles

Nikolai charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
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 impacts against her armor.

Gripping his hammer in both hands, Nikolai brings the massive weapon down upon a Black Flame warrior in dark robes in a crushing blow that strikes her armor with bruising force.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Nikolai says "/I/ handled it."
Nikolai charges toward Korina.
Korina says "She weaked him for you."
Nikolai says "As befitting of my own creation."
Korina sniffs at Nikolai's re-approach. "Didn't even protect me..."

Nikolai says "Protect you from what? Sunny day, nice breeze?"
Korina huffs and puffs.

"You," Korina narrows her eyes at a wind-up fairy with mechanical joints immediately when she returns. "I see that symbol on you. Get rid of it. Bad, bad fairy." She scolds the thing like it's a bad dog.

Korina says "More incoming from east, but very far."
Korina draws and quickly fires an arrow at bus, it damages it.

"They run like toddlers. Or penguins," Nikolai says. "Waddling around and getting nowhere."

Nikolai sweeps his hammer in a shallow arc towards bus, scattering a trail of flames into the air which damages it.

Korina says "They will be here in fifteen minutes..."
Korina draws and quickly fires an arrow at bus, it damages it.

Nikolai lifts his hammer high over his head before slamming it into the ground, directing a wave of flame towards bus - which damages it.

Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at bus and lets an arrow fly where it may; it damages it.

Nikolai sweeps his hammer in a shallow arc towards bus, scattering a trail of flames into the air which damages it.

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 bus and damages it.


bus fades out of the nightmare.
Korina says "Finally. "
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.

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

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

Nikolai lifts his hammer high over his head before slamming it into the ground, directing a wave of flame towards a Black Flame warrior in dark robes - which sparks off the ground near his feet.

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

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

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

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.
Nikolai sweeps his hammer in a shallow arc towards a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, scattering a trail of flames into the air which misses him.

Nikolai moves protectively towards 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.

Nikolai lifts his hammer high over his head before slamming it into the ground, directing a wave of flame towards a Black Flame warrior in dark robes - which impacts against his armor.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes 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 her.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Korina slam-dunks the relic into the extraction point.

The Balanced&Corrupt Alliance has proved victorious.