The Illusium Court’s raid
Date: 2025-08-13 18:04
At Wed Aug 13 2025, in a field near Redstone
Mission: Obtain relic and bring it back to the extraction point.
Redstone alley
It is afternoon, about 79F(26C) degrees, and there are a few wispy white clouds in the sky. The mist is heaviest At Thornberry and Blackstone/span
Legion is forced to retreat.
Noel fires off a shot at a soldier of the 63rd which completely misses him.
A soldier of the 63rd fires off a shot at Noel which misses him.
Noel fires off a shot at a soldier of the 63rd which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A soldier of the 63rd launches a stab at Noel, it is parried by his silver-foiled and tipless fencing saber.
A soldier of the 63rd fires off a shot at Noel which misses him.
Noel fires off a shot at a soldier of the 63rd which completely misses him.
A soldier of the 63rd launches a stab at Noel, it is parried by his silver-foiled and tipless fencing saber.
a soldier of the 63rd is forced to retreat.
Noel fires off a shot at a soldier of the 63rd which completely misses him.
A soldier of the 63rd launches a stab at Noel, it is parried by his silver-foiled and tipless fencing saber.
Noel charges through the battlefield on bare feet, pushing his way through soldiers and otherwise before turning his attention, sultry and dark, towards Legion. It likely comes with an upward tilt of his chin as the two men meet in the middle, considering Noel’s height, but there’s a confident challenge there as he prepares for the melee, gripping that fencing foil in half and taking on a professional stance. “En garde,” says the incubus, his voice as sweet as honey.
Noel swings his weapon at a soldier of the 63rd, it is parried by him.
Legion launches a stab at Noel, it ineffectually wounds his left leg.
Noel fires off a shot at a soldier of the 63rd which completely misses him.
Noel fires off a shot at Legion which completely misses him.
Noel charges toward rise.
Noel fires off a shot at Legion which completely misses him.
Noel charges toward rise.
Noel fires off a shot at Legion which completely misses him.
Noel charges toward rise.
Noel fires off a shot at Legion which strikes the depression he’s taking cover behind.
a soldier of the 63rd is forced to retreat.
Noel charges toward rise.
Noel darts behind the rise to catch his breath, his little chest heaving heavily as he swaps between fighting and running again, his hazel eyes settled upon Legion with violent intent despite being the smallest, easiest target on the battlefield.
Noel charges toward rise.
Noel gets into cover behind the rise.
Noel fires off a shot at Legion which completely misses her.
Noel fires off a shot at Legion which misses her.
Arachne says “Log? “
Arachne charges toward log.
Obadiah says “Log works“
Obadiah charges toward log.
Noel fires off a shot at Legion which strikes the log she’s taking cover behind.
Arachne charges toward log.
50Obadiah drops a sea16-g52l16ass bead50 onto the ground./i>Arachne fires off a shot at Noel which misses him.
Arachne charges toward Noel.
Alice says “Stelle, I choose you.“
Obadiah takes aim at Noel and pulls the trigger delivering a lead slug down range which misses him.
Noel fires off a shot at Arachne which misses her.
Illusory wings appear on Stelle’s ankles
Stelle charges toward rise.
Arachne says “Log may not hold, so look for a secondary spot. Alice and Stelel are on the field now.“
Obadiah says “I see that. You know how to keep wards right? Or do you want me focused on that?“
Alice moves protectively towards Stelle.
Alice makes a forceful circular gesture at the ground, creating a glowing runic circle from which a shape begins to rise.
Arachne draws in a breath, chest heaving with the effort to slow her hammering heart, scanning over the alley as she spots Alice and Stelle in the distance. “Wherever we go, we need to decide fast. Rise?”
Obadiah says “Rise it is.“
Obadiah says “Stelle is going to be the one that gives us the most trouble.“
Arachne says “We’ll need to get into position before we can even focus on her. So long as she stays at a distance, we should be okay for long-range.“
Alice says “Is it just those two?“
Obadiah nods to Arachne, “Right… Heading to the Rise as soon as we catch our breath.”
Obadiah charges toward log.
Obadiah gets into cover behind the log.
Arachne inhales slowly as the air around Noel thickens with static, the scent of ozone sharp on the air.
Legion launches a stab at Obadiah, it is parried by his silver switch blade.
Legion fires off a shot at Arachne which misses her.
Arachne charges toward rise.
Obadiah takes aim at Noel and pulls the trigger delivering a lead slug down range which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Legion is forced to retreat.
Arachne snaps her fingers toward Stelle, channeling a focused bolt of lightning that sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Stelle says “Hm. “
Arachne charges toward rise.
Alice whispers a 08fiery word of power to her pistol, then speaks the name of Arachne.
Obadiah charges toward rise.
Obadiah takes aim at Legion and pulls the trigger delivering a lead slug down range which impacts against his armor.
Legion is forced to retreat.
Illusory wings appear on Stelle’s ankles
Arachne fires off a shot at Alice which misses her.
With the *twang* of a bowstring 26Stelle slaps out a snapshot with her bow at 96Arachne that misses her.
Stelle charges toward rise.
Stelle gets into cover behind the rise.
Arachne charges toward rise.
Arachne gets into cover behind the rise.
Noel fires off a shot at an octopus comprised of light and shadow which completely misses him.
Arachne’s eyes suddenly look bloodshot.
Alice moves protectively towards Stelle.
Arachne says “Blinded. /i>Stelle grapples with Arachne.
Stelle swings her weapon at Arachne, it is parried by her pair of blackened stiletto daggers.
Alice fires off a shot at An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Arachne says “Shit. “
Stelle says “Morning. “
Obadiah charges toward rise.
Noel fires off a shot at an octopus comprised of light and shadow which completely misses him.
Noel says “Hello! Bonjour!“
Stelle’s eyes suddenly look bloodshot.
Alice’s blades start to glow red with heat.
Alice moves protectively towards Stelle.
Arachne closes in on Stelle with merciless precision, both stiletto daggers flashing in tight succession across their limbs in a ruthless flurry that is parried by her engraved hand-and-a-half longsword.
Obadiah takes aim at Stelle and pulls the trigger delivering a lead slug down range which completely misses her.
Stelle is bathed in sunlight.
Obadiah charges toward rise.
Alice fires off a shot at Obadiah which misses him.
Stelle swings her weapon at Arachne, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.
Noel fires off a shot at Stelle which completely misses her.
Arachne starts to sweat.
Alice moves protectively towards Stelle.
Arachne launches a stab at Stelle, it is parried by her engraved hand-and-a-half longsword.
Obadiah takes aim at Arachne and pulls the trigger delivering a lead slug down range which completely misses her.
Stelle grapples with Arachne.
Obadiah charges toward Stelle.
Obadiah gets into cover behind the rise.
Alice fires off a shot at Obadiah which completely misses him.
Stelle says “Hi Obie.“
Noel fires off a shot at an octopus comprised of light and shadow which completely misses him.
Stelle swings her weapon at Arachne, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.
Obadiah says “Hey Stelle“
Obadiah says “I heard no I choose you… I am very cross.“
Alice says “I’m here, too!“
Alice says “I did say it! I was too far away!“
Obadiah says “Hey Alice! Ok fiiiiiine. I’ll forgive you.“
Alice says “And this minion battle won’t count, anyway, Rocinante is getting beat on by those hunters.“
Stelle slings herself off Arachne a moment. “Yes, we could not hear you either, no?” she replies, blade circling in the air.
Arachne shoves herself back from Stelle, reaching for her dropped dagger. “You’re really becoming a rightful menace, Stelle.”
King charges toward Alice.
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King fires off a shot at Obadiah which completely misses him.
Obadiah flips his dagger in his hand as he flexes his right hand a moment, “Noel over there too… I feel ganged up on.”
Obadiah flips off someone from across the field
Noel/b/span turns his attention from Legion to the octopus easily firing off shots at the plush-looking thing even as he runs across the battle field, occasionally swapping between fencing saber and semiautomatic rifle. “So that is Stelle.. Good to know. I am Noel Deveraux, a pleasure to make your acquaintance! Oh, tut Obie! You know I adore you, mon coeur!
“People say this, no? I euh… Do not have the same sensation,” Stelle comments towards Arachne, eyes looking towards the southwest. “But if enough people say it then it must be true, no?”
King lands and immediately starts running toward Alice, shield up, leveling his revolver over the top to aim toward Obadiah. “Found ya, cousin!” he shouts across the way before letting out a quick laugh.
Alice flags well behind Stelle, but she’s pumping her stride, sprinting with a gun in one hand, a sword in the other, and mancing all the while. “Stelle is the best!”
Arachne says “Obie, please, for the love of God, guard me!“
Alice charges toward rise.
Arachne’s wounds seem to be bleeding a bit more freely all of a sudden.
Moving in tight, Obadiah delivers a low, angled stab toward the soft spot between Stelle’s ribs. The careless whisper is parried by her engraved hand-and-a-half longsword.
Arachne closes in on Stelle with merciless precision, both stiletto daggers flashing in tight succession across their limbs in a ruthless flurry that is parried by her engraved hand-and-a-half longsword.
Stelle grapples with Arachne.
Amber wards Arachne.
Arachne says “You really are a pain in my ass, Stelle!“
Noel fires off a shot at an octopus comprised of light and shadow which completely misses him.
Stelle says “That’s the idea!“
Alice fires off a shot at An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter which misses him.
King fires off a shot at Obadiah which strikes the rise he’s taking cover behind.
King charges toward Alice.
Alice charges toward Obadiah.
Alice gets into cover behind the rise.
a toy knight on a plush horse/span is forced to retreat.
An octopus comprised of light and shadow launches a slashing rake attack at Stelle with his claws which is dodged by her.
Obadiah feints with his off hand, drawing the Stelle’s eyes for just a beat. In that moment of misdirection, his knife sweeps upward in a tight arc. The phantom flick is parried by her engraved hand-and-a-half longsword.
Stelle swings her weapon at Arachne, it mildly wounds her left leg.
Arachne is forced to retreat.
Stelle’s wounds seem to be bleeding a bit more freely all of a sudden.
Obadiah starts to sweat.
Legion fires off a shot at Noel which misses him.
Legion fires off a shot at Noel which ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Legion fires off a shot at Noel which ineffectually wounds his chest.
Legion fires off a shot at Noel which ineffectually wounds his right arm.
Alice says “Well, well.“
Noel fires off a shot at Legion which misses him.
Alice swings her weapon at Obadiah, it is parried by his silver switch blade.
Stelle says “You are next, Obie.“
King fires off a shot at Obadiah which strikes the rise he’s taking cover behind.
King charges toward Alice.
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter launches a stab at Stelle, it is parried by her engraved hand-and-a-half longsword.
Obadiah says “So say you…“
With a dancers spin and a sudden drop of posture, Obadiah sweeps a foot to unbalance Stelle while drawing his blade upward in a spiraling arc. The spiral dance is parried by her engraved hand-and-a-half longsword.
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter launches a stab at Stelle, it deflects off her shield.
Stelle is bathed in sunlight.
Stelle swings her weapon at Obadiah, it is parried by his silver switch blade.
Amber’s legs suddenly freeze up.
Noel fires off a shot at Legion which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Stelle says “I am very popular though, it seems.“
Whispering a hexing word, Alice defensively slashes her saber at Obadiah, which is parried by his silver switch blade.
King charges toward rise.
Stelle says “Bandage me, Alice? If you have a moment.“
Amber says “Fuck. Think there’s a necromancer, too.“
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter launches a stab at Stelle, it deflects off her shield.
An octopus comprised of light and shadow launches a slashing rake attack at Stelle with his claws which deflects off her set of lightweight half-plate.
Moving in tight, Obadiah delivers a low, angled stab toward the soft spot between Stelle’s ribs. The careless whisper deflects off her set of lightweight half-plate.
King fires off a shot at an octopus comprised of light and shadow which completely misses him.
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter launches a stab at Stelle, it ineffectually wounds her right arm.
Amber empties her firearm at Stelle in a wild spray. One of the stray bullets ineffectually wounds her forehead.
Stelle swings her weapon at Obadiah, it is parried by his silver switch blade.
Alice quickly bandages some of Stelle’s injuries.
Stelle says “That will have to do.“
Noel charges toward rise.
Obadiah says “NOw that is cheating ladies“
Stelle is bathed in sunlight.
Noel fires off a shot at an octopus comprised of light and shadow which completely misses him.
King charges toward rise.
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter launches a stab at Stelle, it deflects off her shield.
An octopus comprised of light and shadow launches a slashing rake attack at Stelle with his claws which deflects off her armor.
Moving in tight, Obadiah delivers a low, angled stab toward the soft spot between Alice’s ribs. The careless whisper is parried by her saber.
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter launches a stab at Stelle, it deflects off her set of lightweight half-plate.
Amber reloads her firearm before taking a careful stance and aiming with both hands. After a moment’s pause, she fires a shot at Stelle which ineffectually wounds her right arm.
26Stelle stomps forward and barrels into the defense of 96Obadiah, blade singing in a wicked blow that ineffectually wounds his left arm.
Noel says “I will be down soon. Good luck to you all! Enjoy!/i>A creepy d31oll w67ith a67 ruin67ed ey67e tha31t’s always open is forced to retreat./b/span
Legion fires off a shot at Amber which misses her.
Noel charges toward rise.
Alice goes for the throat, thrusting her saber in a vicious stab at Obadiah, which impacts against his professionally tailored, reinforced, coal black waistcoat.
Noel fires off a shot at an octopus comprised of light and shadow which completely misses him.
King moves protectively towards Stelle.
King gets into cover behind the rise.
Amber charges toward Stelle.
Stelle’s eyes suddenly look bloodshot.
King launches a stab at Obadiah, it completely misses him.
Amber starts to move slower.
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter launches a stab at Stelle, it ineffectually wounds her right leg.
An octopus comprised of light and shadow launches a slashing rake attack at Stelle with his claws which ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
Moving in tight, Obadiah delivers a low, angled stab toward the soft spot between Stelle’s ribs. The careless whisper mildly wounds her right arm.
Stelle is forced to retreat.
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter launches a stab at Alice, it is parried by her saber.
Legion fires off a shot at Amber which misses her.
Legion fires off a shot at Amber which ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Noel fires off a shot at an octopus comprised of light and shadow which strikes the rise he’s taking cover behind.
Obadiah says “Hey cousin!“
King(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Obadiah with his claws which mildly wounds his left shoulder.
Obadiah is forced to retreat.
Amber says “Fuck my life.“
Noel charges toward rise.
“Right then,” Alice wonders, looking over toward Amber. “Necromancy time,” she declares. She flips her saber over so the blade is down and the gem is up, wielding it like a magic staff as black runes start to glow along it. “Miss Amber, would you like to surrender?”
King(wolf) discards his human form and immediately launches fluriously with claws and fangs toward his cousin. As soon as that is over, he turns toward An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter and lets out a loud howl of victory or challenge then darts forward, prepared to attack them next.
“Oh, non good- alright, let us see if we can recover this!” Noel decides gleefully, running towards the rise, yes, but even moreso he is running towards King(wolf), arms outstretched gleefully as he decides, “Monsieur King, ma hero! You have rescued me, ma knight in furry armour! Ma sweet!
Amber gives a quiet huff, eyeing the cover and Alice within it, “Not really. Not one to give up. Maybe a one-vee-one?”
Alice says “Mm, I think I’ll pass.“
Amber starts to move slower.
Alice steadies herself, carefully aiming a shot at Amber, which ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
Amber says “Was worth a shot.“
Alice’s eyes suddenly look bloodshot.
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter launches a stab at King(wolf), it is dodged by him.
An octopus comprised of light and shadow launches a slashing rake attack at King(wolf) with his claws which is dodged by him.
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter launches a stab at King(wolf), it is dodged by him.
Legion fires off a shot at Amber which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.
Legion fires off a shot at Amber which ineffectually wounds her left leg.
Legion fires off a shot at Amber which ineffectually wounds her left arm.
Legion fires off a shot at Amber which ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Noel fires off a shot at an octopus comprised of light and shadow which strikes the rise he’s taking cover behind.
Amber charges toward Alice.
King(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter with his claws which severely wounds his left shoulder.
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter is forced to retreat.
Whispering a hexing word, Alice defensively slashes her saber at an octopus comprised of light and shadow, which is parried by him.
Noel charges toward rise.
An octopus comprised of light and shadow launches a slashing rake attack at King(wolf) with his claws which is dodged by him.
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter launches a stab at King(wolf), it is dodged by him.
Amber’s legs suddenly freeze up.
Legion fires off a shot at Amber which mildly wounds her left arm.
Amber is forced to retreat.
Noel charges toward rise.
Noel gets into cover behind the rise.
Noel swings his weapon at An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter, it is parried by him.
An octopus comprised of light and shadow launches a slashing rake attack at King(wolf) with his claws which is dodged by him.
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter launches a stab at King(wolf), it is dodged by him.
King(wolf) claws and bites his way through the first court hunter, then turns to attack the next one, letting out another howl before a growl rumbles in his chest.
Noel swings his weapon at An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter, it is parried by him.
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter launches a stab at King(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.
King(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter with his claws which severely wounds his right shoulder.
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter is forced to retreat.
Alice says “French lady, kill this octopus?“
Noel fires off a shot at an octopus comprised of light and shadow which completely misses him.
King charges toward an octopus comprised of light and shadow.
Alice fires off a shot at an octopus comprised of light and shadow which completely misses him.
Noel fires off a shot at an octopus comprised of light and shadow which completely misses him.
An octopus comprised of light and shadow launches a slashing rake attack at Alice with his claws which is dodged by her.
King charges toward an octopus comprised of light and shadow.
King(wolf) does not slow down as soon as the last Court soldier falls when Alice calls for help. He dashes out from cover and proceeds to charge and make ready for another kill, howling as he goes.
Pulls the objective.
An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter is forced to retreat.
Noel fires off a shot at an octopus comprised of light and shadow which completely misses him.
An octopus comprised of light and shadow launches a slashing rake attack at Alice with his claws which is dodged by her.
Alice says “It has a SNARE?!“
King(wolf) lets out a quiet woof toward Alice and nods, because obviously, there are tentacles.
Alice says “Probably not gonna get this thing to the extraction in time…“
Noel takes cover alongside King(wolf) behind that rise until the massive beast is gone, leaving him all on his lonesome to recover behind the rise itself, breathing deeply, rifle trembling in his tiny effeminate hands. “Too.. Too heavy, mon ami. I am surprised that I have lasted this long. Non, I will faint, this is so much exertion!!” cries out the French whore, complaining all the while as he fires off shots at enemies, stabbing those who come too close with the tip of his sabre.
Alice brings her own saber to bear on the octopus, turning from her relentless pursuit of the objective and stabbing at the little thing, grumbling. “You are not as cute as Rocinante,” she tells it, meaning to wound its ego as much as its body.
King charges toward an octopus comprised of light and shadow.
King(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at an octopus comprised of light and shadow with his claws which severely wounds his right shoulder.
an octopus comprised of light and shadow/span is forced to retreat.
Pulls the objective.
King(wolf) absolutely shreds the octopus as if it were a toy, because odds are, it either was or it was a regular animal. After savagely getting it in his maw, he shakes it violently from side to side until it stops moving. Then he barks at Alice and points his noise toward the extraction point.
Legion fires off a shot at King(wolf) which ineffectually wounds his forehead.
Legion fires off a shot at King(wolf) which ineffectually wounds his right arm.
Legion fires off a shot at King(wolf) which ineffectually wounds his left arm.
Legion fires off a shot at King(wolf) which ineffectually wounds his chest.
King charges toward Legion.
Alice watches King(wolf) obliterate the octopus with… well, it’s about half terror, half approval.
Pulls the objective.
Noel charges toward King.
Alice says “Just gotta shove this thing.. a little further..“
King charges toward Legion.
Pulls the objective.
Noel charges toward Alice.
King charges toward Legion.
Pulls the objective.
Noel moves protectively towards Alice.
Pulls the objective.
Alice calls out behind her as she moves, “I’m Alice, by the way!”
Noel moves protectively towards Alice.
King charges toward Legion.
Legion fires off a shot at Noel which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Legion fires off a shot at Noel which misses him.
Legion launches a stab at King(wolf), it mildly wounds his right arm.
Legion launches a stab at King(wolf), it is dodged by him.
Noel says “I am Noel!“
King(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Legion with his claws which impacts against his armor.
“Nice to meet you, Noel, even if it’s on the battlefield. Thanks for the help,” Alice describes, continually shoving the item-whatever with a foot as she advances, pistol in the left hand, saber in the right, coat aflap in the wind. Very heroic, or something like that.
King(wolf) stubbornly resists the stabbing, letting out another howl, though this one is pained and frustrated. He growls again after that and lashes out with fangs and claws, trying to disembowel the enemies nearest him to keep them away from his allies.
“A pleasure to meet you, Alice,” Noel agrees as he sweeps through, shifting alongside Alice happily as they all head for the extraction point in unison, guarding the woman with his own slender, not-much-there body. “Let us win this now, non?
Alice says “Couldn’t have said it better myself.“
Pulls the objective.
Noel moves protectively towards Alice.
King(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Legion with his claws which severely wounds his right leg.
Legion is forced to retreat.
Pulls the objective.
Noel moves protectively towards Alice.
King(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Legion with his claws which impacts against his armor.
Pulls the objective.
Noel moves protectively towards Alice.
King(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Legion with his claws which severely wounds his right arm.
Legion is forced to retreat.
Pulls the objective.
King(wolf) takes down the first legion agent and continues toward the next, blood dripping from his maw and wounds alike, embodying the unstoppable killing machine his kind are known for for a change. Despite the seeming lack of control, he seems intent on keeping their attention away from the others across the field.
Alice says “Two more, I think.“
Noel moves protectively towards Alice.
King(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Legion with his claws which impacts against her armor.
Pulls the objective.
Noel moves protectively towards Alice.
King(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Legion with his claws which severely wounds her right leg.
Legion is forced to retreat.
Alice, Noel and King have successfully got away with relic.