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The Temples Operation In District 82240406

In the dead of morning, underneath brooding storm clouds, an operation unfolds near District 82 in a location saturated with arcane tension and the promise of conflict. The objective is clear: to assist the alliance in liberating Hell from the clutches of the formidable Steel Wardens, guardians of the prison of Midnight Hollow. Amidst the chilling air and the echoes of warfare, a group of individuals, both ragtag and virtuous, converge on a warehouse, the epicenter of their mission. Among them, Selina, Ryan, Silas, and Harriet, fighters of diverse talents and singular purpose, engage in a fierce skirmish with the Templar operatives, their bullets sparking off concrete and metal, a testament to the intensity of the battle. As psychic reflections of Steel Wardens weave through the chaos, the combatants navigate a labyrinth of crates and forklifts, their actions punctuated by the firing of shots and the casting of spells, all in a bid to tip the scales in their favor.

Despite their valiant efforts and the deployment of strategic maneuvers, including the placement of a mystical robot trinket by Silas and the protective moves of Ryan towards his allies, the struggle intensifies with the arrival of more Templar forces, the air thick with the stench of black smoke and the reverberations of gunfire. The battlefield, marked by valiant charges, strategic retreats, and the constant threat of psychic reflections and kevlar-clad adversaries, becomes a cacophony of violence and determination. Each participant, driven by a mixture of duty and personal conviction, lays everything on the line, their fates intertwining in a tempest of metal and arcane energy. As the conflict reaches its crescendo, the alliance's resolve is tested against the relentless onslaught of the Templars and their spectral protectors. Amidst the flurry of activity, strategic decisions are made, alliances are reinforced, and the warriors find themselves inching closer to their goal, their every move a testament to their unyielding spirit and their unwavering commitment to the cause. Yet, as the smoke clears and the last of their number fades from the nightmare, the outcome hangs in balance, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made and the battles yet to come.
At Fri Apr 5 2024, in a warehouse near District 82

Mission: Get to the designated site and continue attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand until the process is complete.

Despite other cults and societies attempting to protect Hell from being liberated from the iron grasp of The Hand, it seems like the more moderate virtuous alliance is ready to make their move.

The terrible Steel Wardens that guard the prison of Midnight Hollow represent quite the obstacle, however, and as such a psychic operation is being launched in an effort to disable them, before ground forces assault the prison to free those likely unjustly held.



Midnight Hollow Prison
It is morning, about 7F(-13C) degrees, and the sky is covered by dark grey stormclouds.


Selina charges toward forklift.
Ryan says "Shit, Hand is coming out in force as well."
Silas charges toward crates.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Silas which misses him.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Silas which misses him.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Silas which sparks off the ground near his feet.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Silas which misses him.

Selina draws and quickly fires an arrow at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it sparks off the ground near his feet.

Viktorin says "Whoa, who's that?"
"Well, that's a lot of Order folk turned out." Miles drawls out, shaking his head.

Ryan moves protectively towards Autumn.
Harriet charges toward workbench.
Ryan says "Autumn as a gas mask, anyone else?"
Autumn chants a few words and a puff of black smoke appears.

Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Miles fires off a shot at Silas which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Silas places a robot trinket on the ground and begins to chant is blocked by him.

Autumn says "Thanks, Ryan."
Autumn charges toward workbench.
Harriet says to Autumn, "In your Order app, please do a battle transfer to me, please," as she runs towards the workbench.

Ryan says "Where are we going to?"
Hahn fires off a shot at Silas which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Silas with her M4, it sparks off the ground near his feet.

Autumn says "Got it."
Harriet tells Ryan, "I'm heading to the workbench currently."

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, and misses him.

Viktorin says "Oh, Sam is fighting with them. Neat."
Annie charges toward workbench.
Hahn charges toward forklift.
Selina charges toward forklift.
Silas charges toward forklift.
Samantha charges toward machinery.
Selina draws and quickly fires an arrow at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it misses him.

Ryan says "She's Temple still, I think?"
Samantha runs a little towards the machinery, firing off a round towards the south. "Silas will be behind that forklift in a few." She points out.

Ryan charges toward workbench.
Silas says "Being hit already, little crazy."
Viktorin says "Yep, looks it."
Autumn says "Yes, she is."
Miles launches a grenade at forklift.

Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
After conducting a quick checklist of her belongings, Annie stoops for her duffel bag and breaks for a jog after the workbench.

Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it misses him.

Autumn charges toward workbench.
Ryan says "Vik has a gas mask now"
Selina takes off for the cover of forklift and fires off some shots toward the nearby templars to make a dent in their forces. "Whatever this thing is, it can absorb some hits," she suggests to Silas, motioning him over.

Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, it misses him.

Miles says "I'm nearly betting on it."
Ryan fires off a shot at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes which misses him.

Silas says "I am attempting to get there, tough with the amount of bullets flying at me."
Annie fires off a shot at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Hahn fires off a shot at Silas which ineffectually wounds his forehead.

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

Viktorin says "Gas masks are for nerds."
Miles charges toward forklift.
Ryan says "Who else wanted one?"
Silas says "Might need help if you could."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, and misses him.

Hahn charges toward forklift.
Annie charges toward workbench.
Samantha runs towards the objective.
Selina draws and quickly fires an arrow at Hahn, it misses him.

Selina says "Temple is coming for us."
Ryan charges toward workbench.
Viktorin fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which misses her.

Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Silas says "Yes, nothing to do when we just appear here."
Miles fires off a shot at Silas which ineffectually wounds his right arm.

Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it impacts against his armor.


a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Silas charges toward forklift.
Silas says "Do you have bandages?"
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, it impacts against his armor.

Ryan motions to Annie, "Do you need a gas mask, miss/"


handsoldier man dark sturdy clothes soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Ryan fires off a shot at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Annie fires off a shot at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Selina says "I do not. I am not a medic. And my medic is not present it seems."
Hahn fires off a shot at Silas which ineffectually wounds his chest.

Miles charges toward Silas.
Hahn charges toward Silas.
Silas says "That faceless one is a good soldier, hit him."
Viktorin says "You good, Chief?"
Annie sets her rifle over a bearing at the workbench and after firing off a shot from the weapon shakes her head at Ryan.

Selina swings her weapon at Hahn, it is parried by his hand-forged steel longsword with leather-wrapped hilt.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, and misses him.

Miles fires off a shot at Silas which deflects off his shield.

Silas swings his weapon at Hahn, it deflects off his armor.

Selina nods as Hahn gets closer and gets out her sword. "That was the plan," she points out as she goes to stab at him, dancing a bit with the rapier, while trying to stay behind forklift as the other soldiers shoot at it.

Miles throws a tear gas grenade at Silas.

Viktorin charges toward workbench.
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, it impacts against his armor.


handsoldier man dark sturdy clothes soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Ryan fires off a shot at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Annie fires off a shot at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Viktorin fires off a shot at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes which misses him.

Harriet asks Autumn, "Did you transfer the battle control to me, Autumn?"

Miles charges toward Silas.
Autumn says "Yes. "
Miles is pushed away from Silas by an invisible force.

Harriet nods to Autumn. "Thank you, sweet lady," she says with a wink.

Samantha continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, and misses him.

Selina swings her weapon at Hahn, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


Hahn fades out of the nightmare.
A flexible robot made from springs and blades swings his weapon at Miles, it is parried by his club-like baton with a heavy, weighted tip.

Autumn says "No problem."
Viktorin says "Chief, who's target priority!"
Ryan says "These hand guys, I think?"
Miles fires off a shot at Silas which deflects off his shield.

Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at Miles, it misses him.

Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, it impacts against his armor.

Ryan fires off a shot at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes which strikes his armor with bruising force.


handsoldier man dark sturdy clothes soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Annie fires off a shot at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes which sparks off the ground near his feet.

"Probably the guys destroying our cover," Annie suggests helpfully.

Viktorin fires off a shot at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Ryan says "Got one!"
Silas says "Miles is incoming now."
Miles charges toward Silas.
Viktorin says "Honestly There's a lot of shit going on."
Silas says "The tan guy."
Hand soldier in dark, study clothes launches a stab at Annie, it is parried by her a large sledgehammer.

Samantha continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.


psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fades out of the nightmare.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Selina(varanus komodoensis), it is dodged by her.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Selina(varanus komodoensis), it is dodged by her.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Selina(varanus komodoensis), it is dodged by her.

Selina(varanus komodoensis) launches a slashing rake attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative with her claws which is dodged by him.

A flexible robot made from springs and blades swings his weapon at Miles, it impacts against his ceramic-plated vest.

Ryan moves protectively towards Annie.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, and strikes the workbench he's taking cover behind.

Miles swings his weapon at a flexible robot made from springs and blades, it is parried by him.

Selina(varanus komodoensis) lets out a hissing noise then flicks her tongue at the air with a small nod. She prepares for the flood coming into the cover she selected initially, but then she is attacking one of the templar operatives with ... savage brutality.

Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at Miles, it impacts against his ceramic-plated vest.

"Ow," Annie complains after one of the Hand operatives sneaks up on their position and stabs at her, disrupting a shot she was making at one of his comrades.

Silas says "He is here."
Autumn swings her weapon at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, it is parried by him.

Ryan swings his weapon at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, it is parried by him.

Annie swings her weapon at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, it impacts against his armor.


handsoldier man dark sturdy clothes soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Silas says "Try to take him out if possible first."
"We got him!" Ryan says as he reaches over to high five Annie.

Miles says "Where you at, Sam? "
Samantha says "I'm capturing the thing."
Samantha says "Do you need help?"
Selina says "Can't see."
Miles says "I did, it may be too late."
Samantha continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Selina, it is dodged by her.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Selina, it is dodged by her.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Selina, it is dodged by her.

Selina throws a punch at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is blocked by him.

Miles is pulled towards Silas by an invisible force.

A flexible robot made from springs and blades swings his weapon at Miles, it strikes his armor with bruising force.

Annie obliges Ryan and claps a palm against his hand before trudging over back to her spot, looking for a new target.

Ryan says "Steel wardens, right?"
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, and strikes her armor with bruising force.


psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fades out of the nightmare.
Silas swings his weapon at Miles, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


Miles fades out of the nightmare.
Silas says "Miles is down, it is the operatives here now."
Selina says "Those I can find."
Harriet takes a look around the area. "Well done, all."

Silas says "You have nothing on you anymore."
Ryan says "Anyone need some bandaging?"
Silas moves protectively towards Selina.
"I think that's our part covered," Annie gestures over to the west where more of the action is happening. "DO we watch or."

Samantha continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Selina, it is dodged by her.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Selina, it ineffectually wounds her chest.


Selina fades out of the nightmare.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Selina, it mildly wounds her left arm.

Harriet says, "We should head closer to the point. Sam is on it, basically."

Silas swings his weapon at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is parried by him.

Harriet charges toward Samantha.
Autumn charges toward crates.
Ryan charges toward Autumn.
"You heard the lady," Annie returns to everyone else, gathering her things and following after everyone else.

Annie charges toward a small, dark green baby crocodile.
Ryan says "Let's go, my dudes!"
Harriet charges forward with the rest of her group.

Viktorin charges toward Harriet.

A flexible robot made from springs and blades fades out of the nightmare.
"We might want to put our gas masks when we come into range of Miles," Annie offers a suggestion. "Depending on how we're feeling in getting rushed with gas around us."

Silas swings his weapon at forklift, it damages it.

Through grenades and gas, Silas continues to fight on with his trusty little flexible robot companion as he slashes at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, but then the bastards take out his friend! He charges one of them and shouts as he hacks down against them, "Hey!"

Harriet charges toward Samantha.
Autumn charges toward crates.
Ryan charges toward Harriet.
Annie charges toward a small, dark green baby crocodile.
Ryan says "Where is Miles?"
Autumn says "I don't see him either."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Samantha, and misses her.

Samantha continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Ryan fires off a shot at Samantha which misses her.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Silas, it is parried by his hand axe.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Silas, it is parried by his hand axe.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Silas, it is parried by his hand axe.

Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Samantha charges toward machinery.
"I saw him a moment ago, but I don't think there was enough push from the Hand to have taken him out already," Annie remarks, trying to pick out the current Temple Commander amidst the chaos. "Unless Silas over there blew him up with that sorcery stuff."

Harriet shares, "I believe Silas killed Miles."

Silas swings his weapon at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet charges toward Samantha.
Ryan says "Which one is Silas?"
Autumn charges toward crates.
Ryan charges toward Harriet.
Annie charges toward a small, dark green baby crocodile.
Harriet says to Ryan, "The one the Templars are picking on!"

Ryan says "The dude with weird blue highlights in his hair?"
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Samantha, and sparks off the ground near her feet.

Viktorin says "Silas "
Harriet murmurs, "Damn, why is she so hot?" as she's shooting at Samantha.

Samantha fires off a quick shot at Harriet with her M4, it misses her.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Silas, it is parried by his hand axe.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Silas, it is parried by his hand axe.

Ryan says "Whta is this, the nineties?"
"The cute highlights in his hair," Annie agrees, readying her rifle as they come within range of their foes.

Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Silas fights against overwhelming odds, but the man pushes on, with his downed robotic friend taking some of the damage for him previously it died in a valiant effort to help him push on with bhis battle.

Silas swings his weapon at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is parried by him.

Viktorin charges forth with his rather 'ancient' rifle, picking shots when he can.

Harriet charges toward Samantha.
Autumn charges toward crates.
Ryan charges toward Harriet.
Ryan fires off a shot at Samantha which misses her.

Annie charges toward a small, dark green baby crocodile.
Annie fires off a shot at a small, dark green baby crocodile which strikes the machinery he's taking cover behind.

Viktorin says "Is Miles down?"
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Samantha, and misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Ryan which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Harriet with her M4, it misses her.

Samantha charges toward machinery.
Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Viktorin fires off a shot at Samantha which misses her.

Silas swings his weapon at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is parried by him.

"Weird. I took aim at Sam, but her crocodile jumped in front of her," Annie makes an excuse for her bad aim. "That's dedication," she says approvingly, adding credence to her bullshit.

Autumn charges toward crates.
Viktorin says "I didn't know Crikey could jump that high."
Annie charges toward a small, dark green baby crocodile.
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.

Harriet nods solemnly to Annie. "Crikey is quite loyal." She considers, "Unless he really wants the treasure for himself."

Annie fires off a shot at Samantha which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which misses him.

Viktorin amusedly glances towards Harriet.

Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Ryan with her M4, it misses him.

Samantha charges toward machinery.
Ryan says "Ow! Sammy's shooting me, mom!"
Viktorin charges toward Samantha.
Viktorin fires off a shot at Samantha which strikes the machinery she's taking cover behind.

Silas swings his weapon at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet is indeed the mother of The Order. She has come to accept this fact.

Harriet charges toward Samantha.
Viktorin says "Then shoot her back?"
Autumn charges toward crates.
Ryan charges toward Samantha.
Ryan fires off a shot at Samantha which strikes the machinery she's taking cover behind.

Annie charges toward a small, dark green baby crocodile.
Ryan says "Bah, she's in cover at the Machinery."
Annie fires off a shot at machinery which damages it.

Viktorin says "Focus fire on the machinery."
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, it sparks off the ground near his feet.

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

Viktorin says "Autumn, can you cover our ass?"
Samantha goes down to one knee, aiming down her sights at Viktorin.

Autumn says "Coming. "
Viktorin fires off a shot at machinery which damages it.

Silas swings his weapon at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is parried by him.

Autumn moves protectively towards Viktorin.
Annie charges toward Harriet.
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, it misses him.

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

Annie fires off a shot at machinery which damages it.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Autumn which sparks off the ground near her feet.

Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Autumn with her M4, it sparks off the ground near her feet.


psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fades out of the nightmare.

psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fades out of the nightmare.
Ryan says "I have bandages ready for us."
Viktorin fires off a shot at machinery which damages it.

Silas swings his weapon at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it impacts against his armor.


a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin says "Autumn Don't protect us, just hit anything other than Sam, that's trying to attack us."
Ryan charges toward machinery.
Ryan fires off a shot at machinery which damages it.

Harriet charges toward machinery.
Annie charges toward Harriet.
Autumn says "On it."
Annie fires off a shot at machinery which damages it.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Autumn which misses her.

Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Autumn with her M4, it misses her.

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

Viktorin fires off a shot at machinery which damages it.

Autumn charges toward Harriet.
Through some luck, conflict between the groups within this operation and a little talent, Silas has managed to make it, so far. He leans into the forklift now, watching the others fight some and grimacing, "This doesn't look good."

Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at Ryan, it misses him.

Autumn says "Need bandages."
Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, it strikes the crates he's taking cover behind.

Ryan says "Oh shit, Silas is blasting me!"
While trying to find any vulnerabilities behind the machinery, Annie fires into it while circling around some crates for a better vantage, pursing her lips when she hears the sound of sorcery being flung near them.

Annie fires off a shot at machinery which damages it.


machinery fades out of the nightmare.
Samantha goes down to one knee, aiming down her sights at Autumn.

Ryan says "Crikey is out of the pen!"
Annie retreats from a small, dark green baby crocodile.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a small, dark green baby crocodile, and sparks off the ground near his feet.

Viktorin fires off a shot at Samantha which misses her.

A small fire suddenly ignites on Samantha's clothes.

Autumn charges toward Viktorin.
Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at Ryan, it misses him.

Viktorin says "Careful Ryan, Autumn."
A glowing salamander with fiery wings hurls a small fireball at Samantha, it sparks off the ground near her feet.

Ryan charges toward Harriet.
Ryan fires off a shot at a small, dark green baby crocodile which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Ryan says "Moving to you, Harriet."
Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Autumn which misses her.

Annie fires off a shot at Samantha which ineffectually wounds her chest.

Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Autumn with her M4, it ineffectually wounds her right arm.

Autumn says "Ow. "
Harriet charges toward Samantha.
Viktorin says "Annie, can you patch Autumn up?"
"That looks like it hurts," Annie remarks after witnessing some of that hellfire hurtle over at Ryan.

Annie moves protectively towards Autumn.

Ryan says "It burns, oh god it burns!"
Viktorin fires off a shot at Samantha which ineffectually wounds her right leg.

Ryan says "Like hell....fire!"
Bone armor appears on Viktorin.

Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at Harriet, it misses her.

"It all started with a 'Fuck'," Silas calls out from the forklift as he raises his hands and with dark energy, sends a blob of hellfire cascading through the air towards Harriet.

A glowing salamander with fiery wings hurls a small fireball at Samantha, it ineffectually wounds her right arm.

Harriet calls out, "Hey, that's the name of my memoirs!"

Ryan says "Crikey's gonna bite me! He's dangerous!"
Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Annie which sparks off the ground near her feet.

Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Annie with her M4, it sparks off the ground near her feet.

A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Ryan with his claws which impacts against his armor.

Ryan says "Oh god, don't let it eat me! I'm taste terrible!"
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Samantha, and ineffectually wounds her forehead.

Viktorin fires off a shot at Samantha which ineffectually wounds her stomach.

Autumn moves protectively towards Ryan.
Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at Ryan, it impacts against his camouflaged stab vest.

Samantha is pulled towards Silas by an invisible force.

Autumn draws and quickly fires an arrow at a small, dark green baby crocodile, it sparks off the ground near his feet.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which misses him.

Ryan pats himself down, trying to put out the fire, "Fire! Fire! Croc teeth! Oh god this is all terrible!"

Annie fires off a shot at Samantha which ineffectually wounds her forehead.

Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Autumn with her M4, it deflects off her shield.

Autumn says "Get Swords to attack Silas."

Ryan fades out of the nightmare.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Ryan with his claws which mildly wounds his right leg.

Harriet retreats from Samantha.
A glowing salamander with fiery wings hurls a small fireball at Samantha, it ineffectually wounds her right leg.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a small, dark green baby crocodile, and ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.


a small, dark green baby crocodile fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin fires off a shot at Autumn which deflects off her shield.

Autumn charges toward Harriet.
Viktorin says "Shit! "
Viktorin says "Careful, Illusions!"
Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at Autumn, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.


Autumn fades out of the nightmare.
Annie fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which strikes the crates he's taking cover behind.

A glowing salamander with fiery wings hurls a small fireball at Samantha, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

Harriet charges toward Annie.
Annie charges toward order Swordbearer.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at crates, and damages it.

Viktorin fires off a shot at Samantha which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at Samantha, it ineffectually wounds her left leg.

Samantha charges toward container.
Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which misses him.

Annie fires off a shot at Samantha which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

Silas charges toward forklift.
Viktorin is bathed in moonlight.

Harriet charges toward crates.
Viktorin fires off a shot at Samantha which ineffectually wounds her stomach.

Annie retreats from psychic reflection of a Steel Warden.
Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at Samantha, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Annie fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which strikes the crates he's taking cover behind.

Viktorin says "Is everyone okay so far? Other than Autumn?"
Harriet charges toward crates.
Harriet calls out, "Ryan is down, too!"

Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Viktorin says "Ugh. "
Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden as its platinum surface gleams and is parried by him.

"I think that uh. One guy... yes Ryan. He's out," Annie agrees.

Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at order Swordbearer, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
Annie charges toward crates.
Viktorin launches a stab at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, it impacts against his armor.


psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fades out of the nightmare.
Annie fires off a shot at Samantha which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.


Samantha fades out of the nightmare.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Samantha, it mildly wounds her right arm.

Viktorin says "Sam is out."
"I think it's us remaining Order and Silas over there," Annie observes cautiously after firing after Samantha, nailing her in the shoulder.

Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at order Swordbearer, it misses him.

As Order soldiers being to head in Silas's direction, his focus becomes them. The valiant effort of Sam ends and now he is likely a main target so that dark energy that builds in his hands and forms into a fiery mixture of crimson flame and dark tendrils lofts into the air towards order Swordbearer.

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

Viktorin says "Alright, let's take a breather, I suppose?"
Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at order Swordbearer, it impacts against his armor.


order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Viktorin says "Or not."
Annie charges toward forklift.
Harriet is pushed away from Silas by an invisible force.

Viktorin fires off a shot at forklift which damages it.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Silas which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Silas which misses him.

"Just a ten second breather, then we should work on the rest," Annie allows, taking those ten seconds herself before vaulting over the crates after Harriet and the Order Swordbearers.

Annie fires off a shot at forklift which damages it.


forklift fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Silas, and misses him.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Silas which misses him.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Viktorin says "Annie, can you cover our rear if we get hit from behind?"
Silas charges toward Viktorin.
Harriet charges toward crates.
Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at order Swordbearer, it misses him.

Surrounded on all sides, Silas charges towards the Order bearing down on him.

Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
"We should just watch our butts and stay near the crate, but looks like some more joined over there," Annie points out, nodding over towards Silas.

Annie fires off a shot at Silas which ineffectually wounds his left leg.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, and misses him.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Silas which misses him.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Silas which ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

Annie says "We should probably head back to the crates though. We have two more on our east."
Silas charges toward crates.
Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at order Swordbearer, it impacts against his armor.


order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
Annie charges toward crates.
Annie fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which sparks off the ground near his feet.

As bullets riddle Silas body, the man does seem to slow down, even if he continues to trudge in that desperate way someone who knows is finished might do towards the Order firing at him, along with bullets coming from behind, he's certainly in trouble.

Viktorin fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, and misses him.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Silas which misses him.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Silas which misses him.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden launches a stab at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Viktorin says "Keep by the Chief. At this point, we're her Vanguard."
Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at order Swordbearer, it misses him.

Viktorin says "We also need to inch towards the capture point."
Annie charges toward crates.
Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Annie swings her weapon at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, it is parried by him.

Viktorin launches a stab at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fades out of the nightmare.
Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Silas which deflects off his shield.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden launches a stab at Silas, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.

Viktorin says "One down."
Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at order Swordbearer, it impacts against his armor.


order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, and misses him.

Viktorin says "Incoming, east."
Viktorin lifts his rifle and fires.

Annie fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which misses him.

"Silas is caught up with the remaining Swordbearer and two of these Steel Wardens, so we should be fine," Annie relays after double-checking behind her shoulder.

Viktorin fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which misses him.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden launches a stab at Silas, it deflects off his armor.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden launches a stab at Silas, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden launches a stab at Silas, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, and sparks off the ground near his feet.

Viktorin charges toward psychic reflection of a Steel Warden.
Silas hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at crates, it damages it.

Silas charges toward crates.
Annie fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which misses him.

Viktorin launches a stab at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, it is parried by him.


Silas fades out of the nightmare.
Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden launches a stab at Silas, it mildly wounds his right leg.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden launches a stab at Annie, it is parried by her a large sledgehammer.

Charging forth, Viktorin thrusts his dagger, weaving the glinting thing to and fro after each parry.

"Maybe if we mop them up soon enough we can make a play for the capture point," Annie adds after she pops off a sho at the approaching Steel Warden with her rifle, then scrambles back after one of them catches her off guard from behind, squinting at it suspiciously.

Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden as its platinum surface gleams and impacts against his armor.


psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin charges toward Annie.
"Nevermind, looks like they were faster than I thought, Silas and the last Swordbearer look like they were taken out." Annie sniffs loudly and digs inside of her pockets, finding a box of cartridges to load into her rifle.

Annie fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Viktorin says "They just keep popping up."
Viktorin fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which misses him.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, and misses her.

Annie fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which sparks off the ground near his feet.

"At least the salamander's still around to help out a bit," Annie finds a bright side to hang onto.

Viktorin fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, and sparks off the ground near his feet.

Viktorin shrugs, telling Annie, "We need to intercept the Wardens. Lest Ifrit decide to start blasting the crates."

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden launches a stab at Annie, it is parried by her a large sledgehammer.

Annie swings her weapon at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, it impacts against his armor.

Viktorin says "Oh. Ifrit is with us."
Viktorin launches a stab at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden as its platinum surface gleams and impacts against her armor.


psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet gives a nod to Viktorin, trying not to chuckle as he realises the fire reptile thing is right next to them.

Viktorin says "Honestly I just see fireballs and assume Ifrit is just wandering around, attacking stuff."
Annie says "Think we can start heading to the capture point after this one?"
Annie swings her weapon at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, it strikes her armor with bruising force.


psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin says "We'll need to, these guys are flooding in."
Viktorin runs towards the objective.
Annie charges toward crates.
Annie says "We can protect Harriet and hope that we don't get overwhelmed."
Viktorin says "Harry is our heavy hitter. You good with rifles, Annie?"
Viktorin runs towards the objective.
Annie moves protectively towards Harriet.
"Probably as good as Harriet is," Annie wagers as she looks over her firearm, keeping pace behind Harriet and Viktorin.

Harriet flashes a quick smile at Annie.

Viktorin says "Mm. Guess I can take the point. Unless Harry is bashed a bit?"
Viktorin questionably glances towards Harriet.

Harriet says to Viktorin, "You can be the man of the hour. Annie and I will protect you."

Viktorin says "I am just a dork. Not the man of the hour."
Annie charges toward Viktorin.
Viktorin runs towards the objective.
Viktorin flashes a toothy, winsome grin. "However, I am the best. And completely perfect. So you can totally keep calling me the 'man of the hour'. I won't really stop you."

Annie charges toward A glowing salamander with fiery wings.
Viktorin runs towards the objective.
Viktorin says "Do bandages work in salamanders?"
Viktorin continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Harriet shakes her head at Viktorin.

Viktorin says "Guess they're too peanut-brained for bandages to work."
Annie moves protectively towards Viktorin.
Viktorin informs Harriet, "Salamanders are amphibians, by the way. I like the weird ones that're pink and have branches on their head more."

"They're probably too slimy for bandages," Annie comments as she studies the glowing salamander with a frown.

Viktorin continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Annie says "This one is probably too flamey."
Harriet motions for Viktorin to get to work. "Come on, nerd."

Viktorin says "I -am- not a nerd."

A glowing salamander with fiery wings fades out of the nightmare.
Annie says "Damn. We have company."
Harriet releases a helpless laugh as Annie speaks.

Viktorin says "Ooooh boy. Four."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, and misses her.

Viktorin informs Annie, "I am -not- a nerd. You're a nerd."

Viktorin continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Annie fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which sparks off the ground near her feet.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, and misses her.

Viktorin continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Annie fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which misses her.

Viktorin continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Viktorin works on the thingy-mc-bob, occasionally whacking it with his rifle's buttstock.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, and misses her.

Viktorin continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Annie says "Yikes. More."
Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which ineffectually wounds her left leg.

Viktorin says "Oh boy."
Viktorin says "I'm working as fast as I can!"
Annie fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which misses him.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, and impacts against her armor.

Viktorin continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden launches a stab at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which ineffectually wounds her chest.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which ineffectually wounds her right leg.

Viktorin says "I'll join the fight if you're getting hurt? How're you guts looking?"
Viktorin says "Guys rather. Not guts."
Harriet winces pretty hard. "They are behind the crate," she expresses to Viktorin. "But there are so many, it is best to keep working and see if you can make it."

Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden as its platinum surface gleams and is parried by her.

Viktorin continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which deflects off her shield.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which ineffectually wounds her left arm.

Viktorin continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Annie fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which misses him.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which impacts against her concealable bulletproof vest.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which impacts against her armor.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which impacts against her armor.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which ineffectually wounds her stomach.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which ineffectually wounds her forehead.

Viktorin says "Think you can hold out a bit longer?"
Harriet says, "I'll be going down this time," to Viktorin.

Viktorin continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden, and misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which impacts against her concealable bulletproof vest.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which ineffectually wounds her chest.


Harriet fades out of the nightmare.
Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Harriet which mildly wounds her right arm.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.

Viktorin says "Annie- Oh shit."
Viktorin continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Annie fires off a shot at psychic reflection of a Steel Warden which strikes the crates he's taking cover behind.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Annie which misses her.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Annie which impacts against her ceramic-plated vest.


Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Annie which impacts against her ceramic-plated vest.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Annie which strikes her armor with bruising force.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Annie which strikes her armor with bruising force.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which misses him.

Annie nods her head solemnly, turning aside as Harriet fades and she becomes the next target on the list of Steel Wardeny adversity. "It is what it is," she says pragmatically. "It was pretty - ow." The hail of fire convinces her to shut up.

Viktorin says "Oh god."
Viktorin says "I'm working as fast as I can. I can take some of the heat..."
Viktorin continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Annie says "Pretty close though. "
Annie fires off a shot at crates which damages it.

Viktorin says "We're getting closer. I just need you to survive two more volleys."
Annie says "In hindsight, we could have stuck two at the crates and tried to cover the guy at the capture."

Annie fades out of the nightmare.
Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Annie which mildly wounds her right shoulder.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which misses him.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which misses him.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which misses him.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which misses him.

Viktorin is bathed in moonlight.

Viktorin continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which misses him.

Viktorin says "Just need to survive..."
Viktorin says "Two more volleys."
Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which misses him.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which deflects off his shield.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

Viktorin says "Fuck. "
Viktorin continues attempts to assist the alliance, or the Hand.

Viktorin says "Damn it..."
Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which deflects off his black kevlar vest.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.

Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which ineffectually wounds his forehead.


Viktorin fades out of the nightmare.
Psychic reflection of a Steel Warden fires off a shot at Viktorin which mildly wounds his left arm.