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The Golden Shadows Operation In Navorost 240301

In the dense, sweltering forests of Navorost, amidst the escalating tension of territorial disputes, Samantha and Meridith engage in a valiant struggle to establish a stronghold for their faction. Their mission: to secure and fortify a strategic point, while extending influence and forming alliances. The operation commences with Samantha charging towards a notable tree, drawing a rune in the air, her pathway illuminated by the water vapor trailing from her fingertip. Meridith, displaying hesitance yet determination, joins Samantha, professing proficiency in archery and swordplay. But their skills are immediately put to the test as they confront sleek, tactical gear-adorned mercenaries from the Golden Shadow, skilled adversaries aiming to thwart their mission.

Amidst the chaos, Samantha, with a pragmatic approach, unleashes the power of gunpowder through her M4 rifle, aiming to outmaneuver the Golden Shadow's traditional warfare tactics. Meridith, true to her craft, engages with bow and arrow, embodying the spirit of a huntress despite the evolving nature of combat. Together, they navigate sharp exchanges, close calls, and strategic maneuvers, parrying attacks with tridents and spears, and employing tranq darts in a display of versatility and quick thinking. The companions share moments of camaraderie, Meridith adopting a puppy-dog enthusiasm upon encountering Samantha's tiny crocodile companion, Crikey. This bond fortifies their resolve as they persistently work towards securing their faction's foothold, despite the oppressive heat and persistent mosquito attacks. With each step, they draw closer to achieving stability in the volatile terrain of Navorost, engaging in a silent battle of wits and resilience against the relentless mercenaries. Ultimately, amidst the strenuous efforts of establishing authority and influence, the Virtuous Extremists Alliance emerges victorious, a testament to the unwavering spirit and strategic ingenuity of Samantha and Meridith in the face of adversarial forces.
At Sat Feb 24 2024, in a forest near Navorost

Mission: Get to one of the three designated sites and continue establishing their own foothold and influence until the process is complete.

The Navorost territory of the Wilds, known for its temperate to tropical climate and fertile coastal regions, has lately appeared in the crosshairs of various factions vying for dominance. This operation is centered around securing and establishing a stronghold in this strategic region. The goal is to achieve a stable presence, form alliances with the local nomadic tribes and effectively capitalize on the land's resources, greatly enhancing the faction's influence and reach not only in Navorost, but across multiple dimensions. However, they must do so carefully, for the Kingdom of Nar already controls a significant portion of this land and rumors persist that the Illarin Empire has plans for expansion into this region, suggesting unknown challenges and potential opposition ahead.

The Navorost territory of the Wilds
It is afternoon, about 97F(36C) degrees,


Samantha charges toward tree.
"Lets head for that large tree?" Samantha suggests as she sets off at a jog through the forest.

Samantha draws a rune in the air with her fingertip, water vapor trailing behind her finger.

Meridith charges toward Samantha.
Meridith blinks. "Ack! Sorry! I'm here...!"

Samantha charges toward tree.
Samantha draws a rune in the air with her fingertip, water vapor trailing behind her finger.

Meridith says "Uh! Hi! Sam! Um! I'm good at hitting things with a sword and bow! That's it really right now, sorry!"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear is pushed away from Meridith by an invisible force.

Samantha charges toward tree.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.

"Why a bow?" Samantha wonders as she unshoulders her rifle. "You know they've invented gunpowder now..."

Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her M4, it misses her.

Meridith says "Because a huntress uses a bow!"
Samantha charges toward tree.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her M4, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Meridith charges toward tree.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear is pulled towards Meridith by an invisible force.

Meridith draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it misses her.

Samantha charges toward tree.
Meridith says "S-sorry! Maybe too close!?"
Samantha lashes out at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her spear, it is parried by her.

Meridith charges toward tree.
Samantha disarms a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.

Meridith holds fire not wanting to wreck their cover

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.

Samantha lashes out at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her spear, it is parried by her.

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.

Samantha lashes out at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her spear, it deflects off her armor.


a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Samantha twists the weapon from one of the mercenaries and turns to skewer the other, pinning him to the tree before he fades out of the nightmare.

Meridith says "God you're quick!"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.

Samantha lashes out at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her spear, it deflects off her armor.


a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
"It's all the laps around the gym we do in cheer practice." Samantha explains as she fends off slashes from the mercenary.

Meridith says "Yeah, totall"
Meridith charges toward tree.
Meridith arrives too late to help, frowning softly. She flicks her blade about and gazes around.

Samantha leans against the tree to catch her breath. "OK, do you want to head to that point to the southeast and start working on securing it?"

Samantha says "Oh nevermind."
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her M4, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Meridith draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Meridith says "One of us should right, they won't stop coming."
Samantha says "We can wait for a break between waves."
Meridith says "Then let's speed it up"
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her M4, it misses her.

Meridith draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it misses her.

Samantha says "I left my time turner at home unfortunately..."
Meridith sticks out her tongue. "We don't need cover for one guy, we could rush him down."

Meridith says "Oh he's got a budy"
Samantha fires off a quick shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her M4, it misses her.

Meridith draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it deflects off her armor.

Samantha shoots a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with a tranq dart.

Meridith says "You uh, just carry those around?"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.

Samantha lashes out at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her spear, it strikes her armor with bruising force.


a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Meridith draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it misses her.

Meridith seems much more at home up close, eager to get into the mix...then he vanishes, and the puppy dog look in her eyes grows

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Meridith, it is parried by her a steel rapier.

Samantha lashes out at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her spear, it is parried by her.

Meridith swings her weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it deflects off her armor.

Meridith pushes the mercenary into the tree and steps forth, slashing at her.

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Meridith, it is parried by her a steel rapier.

Samantha shifts to the side of Meridith, using the long reach of her weapon to attack the mercenary.


a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
"Good boy Crikey." Samantha says, kneeling down to give a small, dark green baby crocodile some scritches.

Meridith peers about and makes a break for the south east. "Crikey!? Adorable."

Samantha continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Samantha runs towards the objective.
Meridith continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Samantha continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Meridith continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Samantha continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Meridith continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Samantha continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Meridith rushes to the point, whispering into the nightmare the work for the Spears to establish their control of this place.

Meridith continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Meridith says "Going well over there!?"
Samantha continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Meridith continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Samantha says "So far so good, fucking hot though, and I think there's mosquitos."
Samantha continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Samantha continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Meridith continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Samantha continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Meridith continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Meridith, it misses her.

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Meridith, it misses her.

Samantha continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Meridith says "Shoot, contacts"
Meridith continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Meridith, it misses her.

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Meridith, it misses her.

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.

Samantha continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

Meridith says "Orders!? "
Samantha says "Just keep locking it down, we're almost done."
Meridith says "On it!"
Meridith continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Meridith, it misses her.

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Meridith, it misses her.

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.

Samantha continues establishing their own foothold and influence.

A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear is pushed away from Meridith by an invisible force.

The Virtuous Extremists Alliance has proved victorious.