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The Golden Shadows Operation In Lauriea 240212

In the enchanted forest of Lauriea, the Fae realm's Crossroads—a nexus of mystical pathways—stand on the brink of conquest. Under a somber canopy and amid the earthy scent of pine, a fierce clash ensues. Alexander, in a daze, runs towards his ally, Harriet, questioning the timing of their mission, but is quickly corrected that today, they confront three adversaries. Harriet, brandishing an elegant platinum warhammer, and Alexander exhibit a fiery tenacity, struggling to solidify their control over this vital ground. Meanwhile, Autumn's arrows whistle dangerously close to her targets, harried by Jodie in her wolfen nightmare form, a tableau of maddening skirmish where friend struggles to discern friend from foe amidst chaotic brush and sweeping blades. Deacon, another combatant, deftly parries blows from shadowed figures adorned in sleek, black tactical gear, their lethal intent as piercing as the arrows that narrowly miss their mark.

Suddenly, the order's semblance fractures as a glowing salamander with fiery wings enters the fray, confronting Jodie in an inferno of fur and flame, only to find itself vanquished alongside Autumn, as Jodie's jaws deal a crushing coup de grâce. But amid the wild melee, Alexander and Harriet resolve to stand united. Even as Harriet's volleys and Autumn's persistence fail to turn the tide, their camaraderie shines—a beacon of hope against the relentless golden emblemed enemies. Alexander and Harriet exchange terse words of strategy and encouragement, their dance of combat a desperate gambit to maintain their claim. But as the shadows of their opponents loom ever closer, and with the thread of control slipping away, the duo recognize the gravity of the situation. Harriet, with unyielding spirit, dashes towards the objective, still believing in the slimmest chance of victory, yet as the dust settles and the last echoes of conflict fade into the dimming light of the forest, it is the Golden Shadow that emerges as the unlikely master of the Crossroads, leaving Harriet and Alexander to retreat, their efforts valiant but ultimately in vain.
At Sun Feb 11 2024, in a forest near Lauriea

Mission: Get to one of the three designated sites and continue securing control over the Crossroads until the process is complete.

The Crossroads of Lauriea, the central-most position in the realm of the Fae, is currently under threat. Rumors swirl that a force is trying to gain control over these critical junctures which connect various parts of the mystical realm and also the gates that connect to Earth. Whoever holds these Crossroads will hold the power to control the movement and trade, not only in the Other but also between Earth and the Other realm. Agendas aside, one thing is sure: Any group that gains control over the Crossroads will wield immense power.

Lauriea, the central realm of the Fae
It is afternoon, about 55F(12C) degrees, and the sky is covered by grey clouds.


Alexander says "Huhn...!? "
Autumn charges toward brush.
Autumn chants a few words and a puff of black smoke appears.

Harriet charges toward depression.
Alexander says "I thought it was at four...!?"
Harriet makes a run for the depression.

Jodie charges toward brush.
Alexander charges toward Harriet.
Harriet calls out to Alexander, "There are three today!"

Autumn charges toward brush.
Jodie charges toward brush.
Harriet fires off a shot at tree which damages it.

Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie, it strikes the brush she's taking cover behind.

Harriet charges toward depression.
Jodie looks briefly surprised and dazed when she arrives to the nightmare scape. But soon it clicks what happened and she bolts off to the brush

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Deacon, it misses him.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Deacon, it misses him.

Autumn charges toward brush.
Alexander charges toward depression.
Alexander says "What's the plan captain?"
A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Deacon, it misses him.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Deacon, it misses him.

Alexander charges toward Harriet.
Alexander says "Jodie and Deacon are showing up friendly, can we not work together!?"
Autumn charges toward Harriet.
A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Deacon, it misses him.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Deacon, it misses him.

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

Alexander charges toward Harriet.
Harriet surveys the area, and tells Alexander, "The brush is the best bet, but... Jodie is over there."

Autumn charges toward brush.
A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings his weapon at Deacon, it is parried by his damascus military sabre.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Deacon, it is parried by his damascus military sabre.

Alexander charges toward Harriet.
Harriet says to Alexander. "We can run to the tree."

Harriet charges toward tree.
Autumn charges toward brush.
A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings his weapon at Deacon, it is blocked by his gleaming metal pauldron.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Deacon, it deflects off his shield.

A glowing salamander with fiery wings ignites his fist and throws a punch at Jodie(wolf), it is dodged by her.

Jodie(wolf) rears up to come down with it's full weight against A glowing salamander with fiery wings is dodged by him.

Alexander charges toward tree.
Jodie(wolf) starts to sweat.

Harriet charges toward brush.
Autumn charges toward brush.
A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings his weapon at Deacon, it ineffectually wounds his right arm.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Deacon, it ineffectually wounds his right leg.

A glowing salamander with fiery wings ignites his fist and throws a punch at Jodie(wolf), it is dodged by her.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at A glowing salamander with fiery wings with her claws which is dodged by him.

Alexander charges toward tree.
Harriet says, "You know? Let's go kamikaze!" and she runs towards the brush.

Harriet charges toward brush.
Autumn charges toward brush.
Autumn swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it is dodged by her.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings his weapon at Deacon, it impacts against his gleaming metal pauldron.


Deacon fades out of the nightmare.
A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Deacon, it mildly wounds his right shoulder.

Alexander says "You okay Harriet...?"
A glowing salamander with fiery wings ignites his fist and throws a punch at Jodie(wolf), it is dodged by her.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at A glowing salamander with fiery wings with her claws which ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.


A glowing salamander with fiery wings fades out of the nightmare.
Alexander charges toward brush.
Harriet charges toward brush.
Autumn swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it is dodged by her.

Harriet calls out to someone, "Perfectly fine! Let's go down in style trying to stop these people!"

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Autumn with her claws which is dodged by her.

Jodie(wolf) rips the salamander to pieces with it's powerful jaws then it turns its focus towards Autumn who's sword attacks have yet to connect

Alexander charges toward Harriet.
Alexander fires off a shot at Jodie(wolf) which strikes the brush she's taking cover behind.

Harriet charges toward brush.
Autumn swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it is dodged by her.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings his weapon at Autumn, it deflects off her shield.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Autumn, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Autumn with her claws which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.


Autumn fades out of the nightmare.
Jodie(wolf) fades out of the nightmare.

Alexander says "Autumn! Fall back to us maybe!?"
Alexander charges toward Harriet.
Harriet charges toward brush.
Harriet says "She's out!"
Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it is parried by him.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings his weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Harriet says "Where did you go Alexander? I'm going to die out here."
Alexander charges toward Harriet.
Alexander says "Uh, you're faster than me!"
A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings his weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Alexander says "You ran way too fast!"
Alexander charges toward Harriet.
Harriet exclaims, "My apologies!" to Alexander as she fights the dudes.

Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it is parried by him.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings his weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Harriet moves protectively towards Alexander.
Alexander says "I can take hits!"
Alexander says "If you go down we lose!"
Alexander launches a stab at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it deflects off his armor.

Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder fades out of the nightmare.
A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Alexander sends his pal against a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder

Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it is parried by her.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Harriet says to Alexander, "These ones hit /very/ hard!"

Alexander has Harriet's back, treating her injuries and swinging back. "Yeah! I get it!"

Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it is parried by her.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Alexander launches a stab at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it deflects off her armor.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Alexander says "Incoming! "
Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it strikes her armor with bruising force.


a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder fades out of the nightmare.
Alexander says "How are you doing, Harriet!?"
Alexander launches a stab at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it is parried by him.

Harriet says to Alexander, "I'm doing all right!"

Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it is parried by him.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings his weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Alexander says "Then heal my buddy!"
Alexander says "I need bandages"
A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings his weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Alexander launches a stab at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder fades out of the nightmare.
Alexander slams his blade toward the figure, fighting alongside his robot pal.

Harriet runs to the capture.

Harriet informs Alexander, "There is no way we will prevail here, but we can at least try!"

Alexander says "Keep the faith, you're the fucking leader!"
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

Alexander says "Morale is job one!"
Harriet nods to Alexander, "Take out the brush!"

Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

Alexander says "I can leave my robot in it!"
Alexander says "They'll figure at it..."
Alexander fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

Harriet continues securing control over the Crossroads.

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

Alexander says "We stick together, we fight together, we'll win this one."
Alexander says "I'm fucking sick of losing."
A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

Harriet fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which misses him.

Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which misses him.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

Alexander moves to Harriet's side, opening fire on the golden emblemed bastard

Harriet fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which misses him.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which deflects off his armor.

Harriet fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which strikes his armor with bruising force.


a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder fades out of the nightmare.
Alexander says "How are you doing?"
Harriet continues securing control over the Crossroads.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Alexander says "Should I take the other point?"
Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it misses him.

The underbrush around Alexander starts to rapidly grow.

Harriet shakes her head at Alexander. "No, you should be the one securing the area, and not stopping. Except... that we are not making any progress for some reason...."

Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which strikes the brush she's taking cover behind.


underbrush fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which strikes the brush she's taking cover behind.

Harriet sighs at the brush is still there.

Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which strikes the brush she's taking cover behind.


A Robot Toy With A Plastic Beamsaber fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

Alexander says "Sorry. "
Alexander fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it misses him.

Alexander says "He's not hitting hard from there."
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

Alexander fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it misses him.

Harriet nods to Alexander, "Yes, but it's unfortunately giving his buddies time to come up on us."

Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which strikes the brush she's taking cover behind.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it misses him.

Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

Alexander barely dodges that one.

Alexander says "I'll keep for a bit yet..."
A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it misses him.

Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which strikes the brush she's taking cover behind.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it misses him.

Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which misses her.

Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it misses him.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it misses him.

Alexander fires off a shot at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Alexander says "Fuck another"
Harriet fires off a shot at brush which damages it.


brush fades out of the nightmare.
Alexander says "A lot of others"
The topsoil around a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder turns to quicksand.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it misses him.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Alexander, it misses him.

Alexander charges toward a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder.
Harriet nods to Alexander. "Yes. That's why it is important to take down the cover so quickly, and to have one person working with the locals... and one person to do the shooting."

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings his weapon at Alexander, it impacts against his ceramic-plated vest.


Alexander fades out of the nightmare.
A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Alexander, it mildly wounds his right arm.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings his weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Harriet swings her weapon at a figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder, it is parried by her.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings his weapon at Harriet, it impacts against her armor.


A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Harriet, it ineffectually wounds her left leg.

A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.


Harriet fades out of the nightmare.
A figure in sleek, black tactical gear, with a golden emblem on their shoulder swings her weapon at Harriet, it mildly wounds her right arm.

The Golden Shadow has proved victorious.