{"id":25920,"date":"2025-09-16T06:51:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T10:51:18","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-16T06:51:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T10:51:18","slug":"log-1013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/havenrpg.net\/newsite\/2025\/09\/16\/log-1013\/","title":{"rendered":"The Illusium Court&#8217;s raid"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n    .edgt-post-text-inner p {\n        margin-bottom: 35px !important;\n    }\n    <\/style>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 2025-09-15 18:01<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>At Mon Sep 15 2025, in subway tunnels beneath Ivory Quarter<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#008080\">Mission: Obtain a signet ring with a cracked crest and bring it back to the extraction point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Abandoned Subway Tunnels<br \/>It is <span style=\"color:#808000\">afternoon<\/span>, about <span style=\"color:#00ff00\">73<\/span>F(<span style=\"color:#00ff00\">22<\/span>C) degrees, and there are clear skies.  The mist is heaviest <span style=\"color:#c1f9fe\">A<span style=\"color:#c4f6f8\">t<span style=\"color:#c7f5f1\"> <span style=\"color:#c9f3ea\">M<span style=\"color:#cbf1e3\">a<span style=\"color:#cdefdc\">y<span style=\"color:#cfedd5\">f<span style=\"color:#d0ebce\">l<span style=\"color:#d2e9c8\">o<span style=\"color:#d3e7c1\">w<span style=\"color:#d4e5ba\">e<span style=\"color:#d6e3b3\">r<span style=\"color:#d7e1ac\"> <span style=\"color:#d7dfa6\">a<span style=\"color:#d8dd9f\">n<span style=\"color:#d9db98\">d<span style=\"color:#d9d991\"> <span style=\"color:#dad88a\">M<span style=\"color:#dad683\">a<span style=\"color:#dad47c\">r<span style=\"color:#dbd275\">i<span style=\"color:#dbd06e\">n<span style=\"color:#dbce67\">e<span style=\"color:#dacd5f\">r\/span>\/span<\/span\n\n<br \/>\nA small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Amber which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Avalon(Gulo Gulo) which misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Amber charges toward alcove.<br \/>Avalon makes a supernatural leap to machinery.<br \/>You spot Evalina fiddling with her smartwatch, you get the sense she might be calling for help.<\/p>\n<p>A soldier of the 63rd fires off a shot at Evalina which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Amber empties her firearm at A small, fleshformed abomination in a wild spray. One of the stray bullets misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Amber which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon charges toward machinery.<br \/>Amber reloads her firearm before taking a careful stance and aiming with both hands. After a moment&#8217;s pause, she fires a shot at A small, fleshformed abomination which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>A soldier of the 63rd fires off a shot at Evalina which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Amber which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon charges toward machinery.<br \/>Amber empties her firearm at A small, fleshformed abomination in a wild spray. One of the stray bullets misses her.<\/p>\n<p>A soldier of the 63rd fires off a shot at Evalina which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Kai charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>Kai(Corvus corax) gets into cover behind the abandoned carriage.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Amber which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon charges toward machinery.<br \/>Avalon(Gulo Gulo) gets into cover behind the machinery.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Amber, are you good?<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Amber reloads her firearm before taking a careful stance and aiming with both hands. After a moment&#8217;s pause, she fires a shot at A small, fleshformed abomination which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>A soldier of the 63rd launches an attack at Evalina which is parried by her rapier sword.<\/p>\n<p>Amber says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Yeah. I&#8217;ll be okay.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">machinery<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack completely misses them.<\/p>\n<p>You spot Evalina fiddling with her smartwatch, you get the sense she might be calling for help.<\/p>\n<p>Ekaterina&#8217;s eyes suddenly look bloodshot.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Amber which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>Avalon fires off a shot at Evalina which sparks off the ground near her feet.<\/p>\n<p>Amber is buffeted by a sudden gust of wind.<\/p>\n<p>A soldier of the 63rd fires off a shot at Evalina which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>A soldier of the 63rd fires off a shot at Evalina which ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">machinery<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack damages it.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>Evalina gets into cover behind the abandoned carriage.<\/p>\n<p>Amber empties her firearm at A small, fleshformed abomination in a wild spray. One of the stray bullets impacts against her armor.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon fires off a shot at Evalina which completely misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon offers a little greeting with a hand towards the northeast before resuming shooting <\/p>\n<p>Evalina casually looses an arrow at Avalon without any real strength or aim behind it, already planning her next move. completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">Amber<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack completely misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Kai says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Oh duh, vampire&#8230; damn it.\/span>\/span<\/span\"<br \/>Amber says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Rude <\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Amber reloads her firearm before taking a careful stance and aiming with both hands. After a moment&#8217;s pause, she fires a shot at A small, fleshformed abomination which impacts against her armor.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon fires off a shot at Evalina which ineffectually wounds her forehead.<\/p>\n<p>Amber is buffeted by a sudden gust of wind.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">Amber<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack completely misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Amber, what are you doing? Come to the machinery&#8230;\/span>\/span<\/span\"<br \/>Avalon fires off a shot at Evalina which strikes the abandoned carriage she&#8217;s taking cover behind.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina casually looses an arrow at a soldier of the 63rd without any real strength or aim behind it, already planning her next move. completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">They&#8217;ll try and shoot you down<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Amber grabs a <span style=\"color:#5f5f5f\">c<span style=\"color:#875f5f\">r<b>31e<b>67e<b>67p<b>67y<b>67 <b>31d<span style=\"color:#875f5f\">o<span style=\"color:#5f5f5f\">ll<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> and spits <span style=\"color:#870000\"><b>24b<b>60<b>96l<b>96<b>96o<b>96<b>60o<b>24<span style=\"color:#870000\">d<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> in its face. Amber drops the <span style=\"color:#5f5f5f\"><span style=\"color:#875f5f\">d<b>31o<b>67l<b>67l<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, and the <span style=\"color:#870000\"><b>24b<b>60<b>96l<b>96<b>96o<b>96<b>60o<b>24<span style=\"color:#870000\">d<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> is gone by the time it lands. <span style=\"color:#5f5f5f\">After a<span style=\"color:#875f5f\"> moment<b>31, it st<b>67arts to<b>67 twitch.<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"><\/p>\n<p>Kai looks aside to Evalina, &#8220;This is a lot,&#8221; he mutters to her in annoyance. <\/p>\n<p>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Oh, you got to, nevermind\/span>\/b\/span<\/span\"<br \/><span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Amber<\/span> chucks the doll down once she&#8217;s behind cover, &#8220;I&#8217;m at the alcove. Seemed closer. I&#8217;ll join you guys once I&#8217;ve recovered a little.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Evalina nods towards Kai, &#8220;We might be in a bit of trouble here.&#8221; She admits, furrowing her brow. &#8220;At least my masons are doing what they can&#8230;&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I&#8217;m alone, let&#8217;s try and keep the two covers until someone else arrives with extra fire<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Tamar makes a supernatural leap to Evalina.<br \/>Tamar draws and quickly fires an arrow at a soldier of the 63rd, it sparks off the ground near his feet.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Just for reference, in case it is needed at some point&#8230; Can you triage?<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Amber charges toward alcove.<br \/>A soldier of the 63rd launches an attack at Kai which is parried by his matte tactical katana.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar hops off her horse and dashes for the carriage, firing off a shot at the soldiers on her way. <\/p>\n<p>Ekaterina is pushed away from The Illusium Court Telekinetic by an invisible force.<\/p>\n<p>Amber says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Why are they all on the same team? And uh- no. Just blood magic.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Avalon fires off a shot at an immaculate man wielding a rifle which strikes the abandoned carriage she&#8217;s taking cover behind.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina raises her rapier against her chest, pointed straight at the air, takes in a deep breath, then explodes into a storm of beautiful flourishes aimed at a soldier of the 63rd. is parried by him.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar charges toward Evalina.<br \/>Amber wards an object.<\/p>\n<p>A soldier of the 63rd launches an attack at Kai which is parried by his matte tactical katana.<\/p>\n<p>Amber empties her firearm at A small, fleshformed abomination in a wild spray. One of the stray bullets impacts against her armor.<\/p>\n<p>A soldier of the 63rd starts to slouch.<\/p>\n<p>A soldier of the 63rd launches an attack at Kai which is parried by his matte tactical katana.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> slashes out with his blade at <span style=\"color:#ff0000\">a soldier of the 63rd<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack impacts against his armor.<\/p>\n<p>Kai wards Kai.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with abandoned carriage, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings damages it.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina swings her sword in a fanciful pattern, directed at a soldier of the 63rd, yet clearly an artistic move meant to distract him opposed to doing any serious harm. impacts against his armor.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar makes a supernatural leap to a soldier of the 63rd.<br \/>A soldier of the 63rd launches an attack at Kai which is parried by his matte tactical katana.<\/p>\n<p>Amber reloads her firearm before taking a careful stance and aiming with both hands. After a moment&#8217;s pause, she fires a shot at A small, fleshformed abomination which strikes her armor with bruising force.<\/p>\n<p>A soldier of the 63rd launches an attack at Kai which is parried by his matte tactical katana.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> slashes out with his blade at <span style=\"color:#ff0000\">a soldier of the 63rd<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack strikes his armor with bruising force.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with abandoned carriage, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings damages it.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina raises her rapier against her chest, pointed straight at the air, takes in a deep breath, then explodes into a storm of beautiful flourishes aimed at a soldier of the 63rd. severely wounds his left shoulder.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">a soldier of the 63rd is forced to retreat.\/span>\/span<\/span<br \/>Tamar charges toward Evalina.<br \/>Tamar gets into cover behind the abandoned carriage.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar&#8217;s weapons start to glimmer with flame.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar swings her weapon at a soldier of the 63rd, it strikes his armor with bruising force.<\/p>\n<p>The air around Kai blurs slightly.<\/p>\n<p>Amber empties her firearm at A small, fleshformed abomination in a wild spray. One of the stray bullets sparks off the ground near her feet.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">This is a Court raid, it&#8217;s everyone versus Court<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>A soldier of the 63rd launches an attack at Kai which is parried by his matte tactical katana.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> slashes out with his blade at <span style=\"color:#ff0000\">a soldier of the 63rd<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack severely wounds his right arm.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">a soldier of the 63rd is forced to retreat.\/span>\/span<\/span\n\n<span style=\"color:#800000\">A small, fleshformed abomination is forced to retreat.<\/span><br \/>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">The company just gets better and better-<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with abandoned carriage, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings damages it.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>Amber says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I see.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Evalina casually looses an arrow at A creepy doll with a ruined eye that&#8217;s always open without any real strength or aim behind it, already planning her next move. completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Amber reloads her firearm before taking a careful stance and aiming with both hands. After a moment&#8217;s pause, she fires a shot at A small, fleshformed abomination which sparks off the ground near her feet.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#00ffff\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> reaches back and tosses a steampunk knight to the ground and utters a word of power.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar offers a nod to Evalina and then to Kai, looking over at the rests of the field with a frown. <\/p>\n<p>Avalon swings his weapon at A small, fleshformed abomination, it is parried by her.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination launches a stab at Avalon, it is parried by his pretty large hammer.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>A small, fleshformed abomination starts to move a bit slower.<\/p>\n<p>Kai gives a two-fingered salute to Tamar and yanks his steampunk knight off of his back and tosses it, then exhales a <span style=\"color:#800000\">breath<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> that wafts into it and animates it. <\/p>\n<p>Amber is buffeted by a sudden gust of wind.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia fires off a shot at A creepy doll with a ruined eye that&#8217;s always open which completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">Amber<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack completely misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon fires off a shot at A creepy doll with a ruined eye that&#8217;s always open which misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">We could rush the alcove and try to capture it if we want to be brave\/span>\/span<\/span\"<br \/>Annabelle charges toward A small, fleshformed abomination.<br \/><span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Annabelle <span style=\"color:#20202A\">pauses, lo<span style=\"color:#20202A\">oking like hos<span style=\"color:#2A2A3C\">tilities have <span style=\"color:#363648\">ceased. She ra<span style=\"color:#45455B\">ises the scalp<span style=\"color:#525268\">el in her han<span style=\"color:#5F5F75\">d, and taking<span style=\"color:#3C4550\"> a step forwar<span style=\"color:#2B333A\">d, treats <span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">A creepy doll with a ruined eye that&#8217;s always open <span style=\"color:#2B333A\">to a <span style=\"color:#21282F\">long-distance <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">procedure that<\/span> completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Kai murmurs under his breath, trying to reform his magic shield around him, he looks off toward the alcove and nods to Evalina, &#8220;We could&#8230; up to you! I&#8217;m fine with whatever.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Avalon, the doll&#8217;s mine. Don&#8217;t shoot it,&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Amber\/span>\/span<\/span calls out, stumbling a little as she tries to fly over. \n\nAvalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Oh, sorry<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Is no one else coming?<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>&#8220;Will Amber not just retreat to the others and leave us in the open?&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Tamar<\/span> asks, looking at the pair. &#8220;She can fly.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Ambrose says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Unfortunately hard to say.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>&#8220;I can try to keep her down with my magic, but&#8230;&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Kai<\/span> nods, &#8220;She could escape, yeah.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Well, Amber, here&#8217;s the plan, if they don&#8217;t take me down too quick&#8230; I can utterly maul them<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>&#8220;I prepared wood!&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Annabelle<\/span> greets with her hands on her hips, proudly entering with a hail mary sent west-bound. <\/p>\n<p>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Possibly, but if she does try to escape, that might allow us to take her out, which would greatly benefit us<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Tamar looks towards the south, &#8220;Sofia and Annabelle are incoming. Perhaps with the five of us, it will be enough.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Amber says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Let them fight all the 63rd and abominations if we can. I can come join you and help you fight off the ones attacking you.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Amber empties her firearm at A small, fleshformed abomination in a wild spray. One of the stray bullets misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Fighting Amber, Damsel, Ambrose AND the Court&#8217;s soldiers is just too much for us I think<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>nods in agreement, &#8220;Amber and Ambrose should be weak to wood, Connie said Avalon&#8217;s weak to iron but I don&#8217;t have that shit yet,&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Kai<\/span> grouses. <\/p>\n<p>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">If we can take out one or two first..<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Tamar says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Damsel? <\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Sofia fires off a shot at Avalon which completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Amber is buffeted by a sudden gust of wind.<\/p>\n<p>Kai&#8217;s eyes suddenly look bloodshot.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I think others know them as avalon<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>&#8220;Gaaahh fuck!&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Kai<\/span> ducks down behind the carriage and clutches his eyes. <\/p>\n<p>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with abandoned carriage, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings damages it.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose makes a supernatural leap to alcove.<br \/>Ambrose gets into cover behind the alcove.<\/p>\n<p>Amber reloads her firearm before taking a careful stance and aiming with both hands. After a moment&#8217;s pause, she fires a shot at A small, fleshformed abomination which sparks off the ground near her feet.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina casually looses an arrow at A creepy doll with a ruined eye that&#8217;s always open without any real strength or aim behind it, already planning her next move. ineffectually wounds his forehead.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>Clenching his fist, <span style=\"color:#008080\">Ambrose<\/span> draws <span style=\"color:#ff0000\">blood<\/span> on the palm, which drips to the ground.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with abandoned carriage, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings damages it.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Annabelle <span style=\"color:#20202A\">pauses, lo<span style=\"color:#20202A\">oking like hos<span style=\"color:#2A2A3C\">tilities have <span style=\"color:#363648\">ceased. She ra<span style=\"color:#45455B\">ises the scalp<span style=\"color:#525268\">el in her han<span style=\"color:#5F5F75\">d, and taking<span style=\"color:#3C4550\"> a step forwar<span style=\"color:#2B333A\">d, treats <span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Amber <span style=\"color:#2B333A\">to a <span style=\"color:#21282F\">long-distance <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">procedure that<\/span> grazes her right leg.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle charges toward Kai.<br \/>Evalina takes her time to aim, focusing, letting the world fade as she becomes one with her bow, then a powerful shot rips through the sky, straight at A creepy doll with a ruined eye that&#8217;s always open. severely wounds his right leg.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\"><span style=\"color:#5f5f5f\">A cre<span style=\"color:#875f5f\">epy d<b>31oll w<b>67ith a<b>67 ruin<b>67ed ey<b>67e tha<b>31t&#8217;s a<span style=\"color:#875f5f\">lways<span style=\"color:#5f5f5f\"> open<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> is forced to retreat.\/span>\/b\/span<\/span<br \/>Sofia charges toward abandoned carriage.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter is forced to retreat.<\/span><br \/>Ambrose wards an object.<\/p>\n<p>Amber empties her firearm at A small, fleshformed abomination in a wild spray. One of the stray bullets strikes his armor with bruising force.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with abandoned carriage, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings damages it.<\/p>\n<p>Amber wards Amber.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar draws and quickly fires an arrow at A small, fleshformed abomination, it impacts against her armor.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">There, the doll is down<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Sofia fires off a shot at Avalon which completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#008080\">Ambrose<\/span> pulls one of many knives out of <span style=\"color:#008080\">his<\/span> bandolier, a snap of the wrist <i>whipping<\/i> it in an arc toward <span style=\"color:#800000\">Annabelle<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">A small, fleshformed abomination<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack strikes her armor with bruising force.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>Sofia gets into cover behind the abandoned carriage.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina casually looses an arrow at machinery without any real strength or aim behind it, already planning her next move. damages it.<\/p>\n<p>Amber reloads her firearm before taking a careful stance and aiming with both hands. After a moment&#8217;s pause, she fires a shot at A small, fleshformed abomination which severely wounds her right arm.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">A small, fleshformed abomination is forced to retreat.\/span>\/span<\/span<br \/>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with abandoned carriage, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings damages it.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle encourages their allies.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle charges toward Evalina.<br \/>Annabelle gets into cover behind the abandoned carriage.<\/p>\n<p>Amber charges Amber with magic.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Amber has moved from the alcove.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Tamar throws a small knife end over end at A small, fleshformed abomination, it sparks off the ground near her feet.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia fires off a shot at A small, fleshformed abomination which sparks off the ground near her feet.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">let&#8217;s take it? It&#8217;s a way better spot. Might get the court after us though<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with abandoned carriage, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings damages it.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle encourages their allies.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#008080\">Ambrose<\/span> unflinchingly hones his pistol&#8217;s sights on <span style=\"color:#800000\"><span style=\"color:#800000\">abandoned carriage\/span><\/span, taking aim.\n\nEvalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Ambrose is also&#8230; not a simple foe going by how well he fought last time<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Amber charges Amber with magic.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar throws a small knife end over end at A small, fleshformed abomination, it completely misses her.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">A small, fleshformed abomination<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack sparks off the ground near her feet.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with abandoned carriage, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings damages it.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Yeah he&#8217;s annoying,&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Kai\/span>\/span<\/span complains and rubs at his blood-shot eyes, \"But if we take Sofia hostage, he should fall,\" he looks to Sofia and grins, waggling his brows at her teasingly. \n\nAvalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Well, there&#8217;s five of them and two of us&#8230; Without counting minions<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Tamar looks over to Sofia and Annabelle, offering a nod of her head. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Amber<\/span> squints in the bright tunnels, noting Ambrose with some surprise, despite having been slinging some magic that way. To Avalon, she shakes her head, &#8220;You. Me. Ambrose. Five allied soldiers. We can do it.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Counting minions&#8230; Uhh, two versus eight<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Evalina eyes the battlefield with a furrow of her brow, then giving Kai a \/look\/. &#8220;I don&#8217;t want to get banned from pizza for life.&#8221; She answers his joke, seeming deadly serious before giving Annabelle and Sofia a wave each <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The court support is far away.&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Annabelle<\/span> observes as distantly as they are, pulling her eyes to the item. &#8220;And we have more coming. They lose more by waiting.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Ambrose remains holed up in the alcove of the tunnel, lining up shots and whipping knives downrange toward the carriage cover down the way. &#8220;We can at least make it hard on them.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Avalon glances around &#8220;Oh, he&#8217;s come? Didn&#8217;t see him&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Sofia keeps taking pot shots at the court forces as she gets into cover, shrugging back at Kai. &#8220;Personally? I think Amber&#8217;s our biggest threat, but catching her out it&#8217;s gonna be a pain.&#8221; She glances back to Evalina and Tamar. &#8220;Who&#8217;s making the call? Not sure this cover will hold out much longer.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Ambrose says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Going to unload on the carriage and then regroup.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Alright, so guys&#8230; I can go very big, but once I do, survival and not getting gangbanged is the survival strategy<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Amber says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">If we can get Kai, I&#8217;ll have the run of the objective. Wing magic blows.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Ambrose says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Preston was en route, too. It will get worse before it gets better.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Tamar looks to Evalina instinctively when Sofia seems to single the pair of them out. She&#8217;s allergic to making command decisions. <\/p>\n<p>Kai nods at Sofia, &#8220;Oh fair, maybe,&#8221; he agrees and adds, &#8220;Also I was joking about the hostage taking&#8230; obviously&#8230;&#8221; he mutters.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Ambrose peeks out of the alcove, lining his pistol up at the carriage. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Annabelle <span style=\"color:#20202A\">pauses, lo<span style=\"color:#20202A\">oking like hos<span style=\"color:#2A2A3C\">tilities have <span style=\"color:#363648\">ceased. She ra<span style=\"color:#45455B\">ises the scalp<span style=\"color:#525268\">el in her han<span style=\"color:#5F5F75\">d, and taking<span style=\"color:#3C4550\"> a step forwar<span style=\"color:#2B333A\">d, treats <span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">alcove <span style=\"color:#2B333A\">to a <span style=\"color:#21282F\">long-distance <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">procedure that<\/span> damages it.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina shrugs. &#8220;I think the alcove is our best bet. Risky, yes. But it&#8217;s in range of the target so Amber can&#8217;t fly off and win the operation while we&#8217;re fighting.&#8221; She suggests, &#8220;But,&#8221; A sigh. &#8220;I am not experienced enough with these things. If you&#8217;ve a better idea, I&#8217;ll defer.&#8221; She tells Sofia <\/p>\n<p>Amber empties her firearm at A small, fleshformed abomination in a wild spray. One of the stray bullets completely misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Seizing an opportunity, <span style=\"color:#008080\">Ambrose\/span>\/span<\/span magdumps his pistol at <span style=\"color:#800000\">abandoned carriage<\/span>. The bullets  damages it.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> slashes out with his blade at <span style=\"color:#ff0000\">A small, fleshformed abomination<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack is parried by her.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with abandoned carriage, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings damages it.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">We gotta do something. Alcove it is. Let&#8217;s go together.\/span>\/span<\/span\"<br \/>Tamar&#8217;s weapons start to glimmer with flame.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar swings her weapon at A small, fleshformed abomination, it severely wounds her left leg.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">A small, fleshformed abomination is forced to retreat.<\/span><br \/>&#8220;Then let&#8217;s go to the Alcove.&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Annabelle<\/span> decides. <\/p>\n<p>Annabelle helps their allies advance.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle charges toward alcove.<br \/><span style=\"color:#008080\">Ambrose<\/span> slowly and steadily lifts his pistol, lining up a shot on <span style=\"color:#800000\">abandoned carriage<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina charges toward Annabelle.<br \/>Sofia charges toward alcove.<br \/>Amber empties her firearm at Tamar in a wild spray. One of the stray bullets misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with Evalina, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Kai charges toward alcove.<br \/>Annabelle helps their allies advance.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia charges toward alcove.<br \/>Avalon fires off a shot at Evalina which completely misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Kai charges toward alcove.<br \/>Kai gets into cover behind the alcove.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose makes a supernatural leap to Amber.<br \/>Annabelle charges toward alcove.<br \/>Ambrose says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Later, loser.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Tamar makes a supernatural leap to alcove.<br \/><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">Ambrose<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Amber is buffeted by a sudden gust of wind.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Amber which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon fires off a shot at Evalina which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose charges toward Amber.<br \/><span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Annabelle <span style=\"color:#20202A\">pauses, lo<span style=\"color:#20202A\">oking like hos<span style=\"color:#2A2A3C\">tilities have <span style=\"color:#363648\">ceased. She ra<span style=\"color:#45455B\">ises the scalp<span style=\"color:#525268\">el in her han<span style=\"color:#5F5F75\">d, and taking<span style=\"color:#3C4550\"> a step forwar<span style=\"color:#2B333A\">d, treats <span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Amber <span style=\"color:#2B333A\">to a <span style=\"color:#21282F\">long-distance <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">procedure that<\/span> grazes her right leg.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina casually looses an arrow at Ambrose without any real strength or aim behind it, already planning her next move. misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina charges toward alcove.<br \/>Evalina gets into cover behind the alcove.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle charges toward alcove.<br \/>Annabelle gets into cover behind the alcove.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia charges toward alcove.<br \/>Sofia gets into cover behind the alcove.<\/p>\n<p>Amber charges toward Kai.<br \/>Amber makes a few quick feints at Kai, focused on speed over power. Only the last blow attempts to make contact before it is parried by his matte tactical katana.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar charges toward alcove.<br \/>Tamar gets into cover behind the alcove.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> jabs his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">Evalina<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack completely misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar&#8217;s weapons start to glimmer with flame.<\/p>\n<p>Kai&#8217;s wounds seem to be bleeding a bit more freely all of a sudden.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Hey Kai?\/span>\/span<\/span\"<br \/>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with alcove, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings completely misses them.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar swings her weapon at Evalina, it is parried by her rapier sword.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">&#8230;Tamar??? <\/span>&#8220;<br \/>A small, fleshformed abomination launches a stab at Avalon, it is parried by his pretty large hammer.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">Annabelle fixates a <span style=\"color:#20202A\">Piercing stare<span style=\"color:#2A2A3C\"> past Amber, the <span style=\"color:#363648\">nurse&#8217;s voice <span style=\"color:#45455B\">a cadence that<span style=\"color:#525268\"> brings and ta<span style=\"color:#5F5F75\">kes life from <span style=\"color:#3C4550\">this <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">world.<span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\"> &#8220;<i><span style=\"color:#2B0B0B\">Shhhh, hold still now.<span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">&#8220;<\/i> <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">The sudden gut stab<\/span> grazes her left hand.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They have illusionists, don&#8217;t bug me!&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Kai\/span>\/span<\/span mutters irritably as he almost hits Evalina. \n\nEvalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Can you people all stop murdering me please?<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Tamar blinks as her swing goes badly wild. <\/p>\n<p>Amber hesitates a moment, wrapping both hands around the hilt of her blade. At a moment of vulnerability, she thrusts hard at Kai. The blade is parried by his matte tactical katana.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> jabs his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">Evalina<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack completely misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose is buffeted by a sudden gust of wind.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia sends several quick, probing swings at Amber which is parried by her folding hunting knife.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Mom was better.&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Annabelle\/span>\/span<\/span snorts. \n\nAvalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi) launches a slashing rake attack at A small, fleshformed abomination with his claws which severely wounds her right leg.\n\n<br \/><span style=\"color:#800000\">A small, fleshformed abomination is forced to retreat.<\/span><br \/>Amber wards Amber.<\/p>\n<p>An immaculate man wielding a rifle fires off a shot at Ambrose which misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Amber starts to slouch.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose charges toward Avalon.<br \/>Tamar swings her weapon at Amber, it ineffectually wounds her left leg.<\/p>\n<p>Kai pants quietly and shakes his head, &#8220;So annoying,&#8221; he glares after Ambrose. <\/p>\n<p>Evalina raises her rapier against her chest, pointed straight at the air, takes in a deep breath, then explodes into a storm of beautiful flourishes aimed at Amber. ineffectually wounds her left leg.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle goes out on a limb and attacks who she believes to be Evalina, noticing the voice. The wood drives with a little splash of red paint. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Right up your alley, then,&#8221; supposes <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Ambrose<\/span> as he jaunts back toward the machinery rapidly. <\/p>\n<p>Sofia says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">And there she goes&#8230;<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Tamar says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I am sorry, Eva.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/><span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Amber<\/span> shakes her left hand when hit, hissing, &#8220;The fuck is that made of?&#8221; She barely parries a few more blows before flapping her wings and making a getaway. <\/p>\n<p>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Ambrose, you can triage if it comes to worse, yes?<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Ambrose says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I can, but do not do it on us. I have one roll remaining.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Can anyone somehow keep Ambrose still?<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Oh, no, don&#8217;t worry, I&#8217;m just saying, if it comes to frontal clash, I like knowing it&#8217;s there<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Annabelle considers her box of tricks and shakes her head slowly. <\/p>\n<p>Tamar says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I can slow him down?<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">That sounds good<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Kai shakes his head at Evalina as well. <\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination launches a stab at Ambrose, it is parried by his throwing knife.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Pin him down!&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Evalina<\/span> exclaims, grinning(Disable) <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">Ambrose<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Amber is buffeted by a sudden gust of wind.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with alcove, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings damages it.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Annabelle <span style=\"color:#20202A\">pauses, lo<span style=\"color:#20202A\">oking like hos<span style=\"color:#2A2A3C\">tilities have <span style=\"color:#363648\">ceased. She ra<span style=\"color:#45455B\">ises the scalp<span style=\"color:#525268\">el in her han<span style=\"color:#5F5F75\">d, and taking<span style=\"color:#3C4550\"> a step forwar<span style=\"color:#2B333A\">d, treats <span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Avalon <span style=\"color:#2B333A\">to a <span style=\"color:#21282F\">long-distance <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">procedure that<\/span> completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>An immaculate man wielding a rifle fires off a shot at Amber which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.<\/p>\n<p>An immaculate man wielding a rifle fires off a shot at Amber which ineffectually wounds her right arm.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar draws and quickly fires an arrow at Amber, it ineffectually wounds her chest.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose charges toward machinery.<br \/>Ambrose gets into cover behind the machinery.<\/p>\n<p>Amber starts to slouch.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">Ambrose<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia unleashes a wild battering of heavy swings at A small, fleshformed abomination, which severely wounds his left shoulder.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">A small, fleshformed abomination is forced to retreat.\/span>\/span<\/span<br \/>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with alcove, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings completely misses them.<\/p>\n<p>Amber wards Amber.<\/p>\n<p>An immaculate man wielding a rifle fires off a shot at Amber which mildly wounds her right shoulder.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">Amber is forced to retreat.<\/span><br \/>Kai says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Woot, there goes Amber.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Tamar draws and quickly fires an arrow at a preserved taxidermied rodent, it ineffectually wounds her left leg.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with alcove, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings damages it.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">A small, fleshformed abomination<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack sparks off the ground near her feet.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina casually looses an arrow at A small, fleshformed abomination without any real strength or aim behind it, already planning her next move. misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Amber&#8217;s out. Down to us.\/span>\/span<\/span\"<br \/><span style=\"color:#008080\">Ambrose<\/span> pulls one of many knives out of <span style=\"color:#008080\">his<\/span> bandolier, a snap of the wrist <i>whipping<\/i> it in an arc toward <span style=\"color:#800000\">Kai<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose starts to slouch.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle encourages their allies.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Alright, let&#8217;s see if we can pull this off&#8230;<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with alcove, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings completely misses them.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">A small, fleshformed abomination<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Kai throws a knife at A small, fleshformed abomination and slips, stumbling out of cover, &#8220;Whooops!&#8221; he yelps and scrambles back for the alcove. <\/p>\n<p>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I&#8217;m trying to keep them from healing as much as I can\/span>\/span<\/span\"<br \/>Evalina takes her time to aim, focusing, letting the world fade as she becomes one with her bow, then a powerful shot rips through the sky, straight at A small, fleshformed abomination. sparks off the ground near her feet.<\/p>\n<p>Kai charges toward alcove.<br \/>Kai gets into cover behind the alcove.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar draws and quickly fires an arrow at a preserved taxidermied rodent, it severely wounds her right arm.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\"><span style=\"color:#523d42\">a preserved tax<span style=\"color:#523d42\">idermied rodent\/span>\/span<\/span is forced to retreat.<br \/>Tamar&#8217;s weapons start to glimmer with flame.<\/p>\n<p>Kai says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I&#8217;ve got wood too but that&#8217;s it.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Annabelle says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Flush them out. Hunt them down.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with alcove, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings completely misses them.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> slashes out with his blade at <span style=\"color:#ff0000\">The Illusium Court Telekinetic<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack impacts against his armor.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I&#8217;ll go first.\/span>\/span<\/span\"<br \/>Tamar swings her weapon at An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter, it impacts against his armor.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina raises her rapier against her chest, pointed straight at the air, takes in a deep breath, then explodes into a storm of beautiful flourishes aimed at A small, fleshformed abomination. impacts against her armor.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle leads a charge?(Advance) <\/p>\n<p>The Illusium Court Telekinetic launches an attack at Tamar which is parried by her backsword.<\/p>\n<p>An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter swings his weapon at Kai, it is parried by his matte tactical katana.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose starts to slouch.<\/p>\n<p>Kai says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Anna we&#8217;ve got enemies back here first?!<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Avalon loads a special bullet into his rifle, shooting it and upon impact with alcove, shattering and spreading sharp shards in their surroundings completely misses them.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> slashes out with his blade at <span style=\"color:#ff0000\">An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack severely wounds his left leg.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter is forced to retreat.\/span>\/span<\/span<br \/>Tamar swings her weapon at Kai, it is parried by his matte tactical katana.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina swings her sword in a fanciful pattern, directed at A small, fleshformed abomination, yet clearly an artistic move meant to distract her opposed to doing any serious harm. strikes her armor with bruising force.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle charges toward machinery.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">A small, fleshformed abomination is forced to retreat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">The Illusium Court Telekinetic is forced to retreat.<\/span><br \/>Avalon says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Two incoming ones it seems<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Kai peers between the abominations and looks out and over to Sofia from behind his cover. <\/p>\n<p>Tamar makes a supernatural leap to Annabelle.<br \/>At the approach of the Orderites, <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Ambrose<\/span> nods once to Avalon. &#8220;Going to be hard-pressed to match both of them even without their backup.&#8221; But he lifts his knife in preparation regardless. <\/p>\n<p>Evalina looks around as she slashes at an abomination, &#8220;Once we got these two down, let&#8217;s rush Ambrose and Damsel. We overpower them now &#8211; it should be possible.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re already going!&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Annabelle<\/span> calls back. <\/p>\n<p>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I mean the rest of us!<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Preston quickly taps a button on his smart watch, in an attempt call for aid<\/p>\n<p>Preston says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Sup. <\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Sup Larry<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Sofia says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Get the abominations, we got them!<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Kai says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Hey Navy and Presto are here.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Navessa stretches. &#8220;So, what&#8217;s the plan?&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Avalon stretches his neck, telling Ambrose &#8220;Alright, let&#8217;s try this&#8230;&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Preston says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">How are we holding up?<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Tamar leaves the other two to deal with the fleshformed things and takes a leap towards Annabelle. <\/p>\n<p>Preston says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I&#8217;m going to head to that carriage.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Navessa says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Sounds good.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Annabelle whistles over to the coming Orderites in military fashion. &#8220;Over to the machinery, sword and scroll!&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Ambrose nods grimly to Avalon, but offers a goading grin toward Annabelle and Sofia. <\/p>\n<p>Annabelle also does a kickflip. <\/p>\n<p>Kai says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Eva if you want to go, me and Sir Steam can handle these two.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Navessa charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>Preston says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Okay, machinery it is.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Annabelle is pulled towards Ambrose by an invisible force.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle gets into cover behind the machinery.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Honestly I can probably handle these two with Mason one and two, Kai<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>With a sheen of <b>03raw energy<\/b> along his navaja knife, <span style=\"color:#008080\">Ambrose<\/span> lunges a raking slash at <span style=\"color:#800000\">Annabelle<\/span>. The blade grazes her left hand.<\/p>\n<p>Kai says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Okay <\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Annabelle&#8217;s whipped forward right onto a blade! <\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, Annabelle does not complete her kickflip, and <i>wooshes<\/i> right into <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Ambrose&#8217;s<\/span> knife. <\/p>\n<p>Ambrose starts to slouch.<\/p>\n<p>Kai charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>Sofia charges toward machinery.<br \/>Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi) launches a slashing rake attack at Annabelle with his claws which is dodged by her.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">Ambrose<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina raises her rapier against her chest, pointed straight at the air, takes in a deep breath, then explodes into a storm of beautiful flourishes aimed at A small, fleshformed abomination. is parried by her.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle charges toward machinery.<br \/><span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">Annabelle fixates a <span style=\"color:#20202A\">Piercing stare<span style=\"color:#2A2A3C\"> past Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi), the <span style=\"color:#363648\">nurse&#8217;s voice <span style=\"color:#45455B\">a cadence that<span style=\"color:#525268\"> brings and ta<span style=\"color:#5F5F75\">kes life from <span style=\"color:#3C4550\">this <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">world.<span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\"> &#8220;<i><span style=\"color:#2B0B0B\">Shhhh, hold still now.<span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">&#8220;<\/i> <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">The sudden gut stab<\/span> is dodged by him.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi) suddenly seems to start having trouble breathing.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar charges toward Annabelle.<br \/>With a sheen of <span style=\"color:#808080\">dark\/span>\/span<\/span energy manced along his navaja knife, <span style=\"color:#008080\">Ambrose<\/span> lurches a brisk stab at <span style=\"color:#800000\">Annabelle<\/span>. The blade completely misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia hipfires her pistol with a crack, a shot careening towards Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi) which completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Kai charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi) starts to slouch.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia charges toward Avalon.<br \/>Sofia gets into cover behind the machinery.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi) launches a slashing rake attack at Annabelle with his claws which impacts against her armor.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">Ambrose<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Navessa charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>Evalina swings her sword in a fanciful pattern, directed at A small, fleshformed abomination, yet clearly an artistic move meant to distract her opposed to doing any serious harm. impacts against her armor.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle retreats from machinery.<br \/>Ambrose is buffeted by a sudden gust of wind.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle encourages their allies.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar charges toward Sofia.<br \/>Tamar gets into cover behind the machinery.<\/p>\n<p>Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at machinery that damages it.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar swings her weapon at Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi), it is dodged by him.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia unleashes a wild battering of heavy swings at Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi), which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.<\/p>\n<p>Kai charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Kai which sparks off the ground near his feet.<\/p>\n<p>Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi) starts to slouch.<\/p>\n<p>Navessa throws a small knife end over end at The Illusium Court Haemomancer, it completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Navessa charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi) launches a slashing rake attack at Sofia with his claws which ineffectually wounds her right arm.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> tosses his knife at <span style=\"color:#ff0000\">Ambrose<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> to distract them, the attack completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina raises her rapier against her chest, pointed straight at the air, takes in a deep breath, then explodes into a storm of beautiful flourishes aimed at A small, fleshformed abomination. strikes her armor with bruising force.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar swings her weapon at Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi), it ineffectually wounds his chest.<\/p>\n<p>Kai charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>Kai gets into cover behind the machinery.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle charges toward machinery.<br \/>Annabelle gets into cover behind the machinery.<\/p>\n<p>With a sheen of <b>03raw energy<\/b\/span>\/span along his navaja knife, <span style=\"color:#008080\">Ambrose<\/span> lunges a raking slash at <span style=\"color:#800000\">Kai<\/span>. The blade grazes his left hand.<\/p>\n<p>Sofia sends several quick, probing swings at Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi) which ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose makes a supernatural leap to Evalina.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">machinery is forced to retreat.<\/span><br \/>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Tamar which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Sofia which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Tamar which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Sofia which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Tamar which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Sofia which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Tamar which misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Navessa charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi) launches a slashing rake attack at Sofia with his claws which ineffectually wounds her left leg.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> slashes out with his blade at <span style=\"color:#ff0000\">Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi)<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack ineffectually wounds his forehead.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar&#8217;s weapons start to glimmer with flame.<\/p>\n<p>Preston says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">You good, Sofia?\/span>\/span<\/span\"<br \/><span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">Annabelle fixates a <span style=\"color:#20202A\">Piercing stare<span style=\"color:#2A2A3C\"> past Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi), the <span style=\"color:#363648\">nurse&#8217;s voice <span style=\"color:#45455B\">a cadence that<span style=\"color:#525268\"> brings and ta<span style=\"color:#5F5F75\">kes life from <span style=\"color:#3C4550\">this <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">world.<span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\"> &#8220;<i><span style=\"color:#2B0B0B\">Shhhh, hold still now.<span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">&#8220;<\/i> <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">The sudden gut stab<\/span> ineffectually wounds his forehead.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">The Illusium Court Haemomancer is forced to retreat.\/span>\/span<\/span<br \/>Tamar swings her weapon at Avalon(Ursus Arctos Middendorffi), it mildly wounds his right arm.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">Avalon is forced to retreat.<\/span><br \/>Evalina swings her sword in a fanciful pattern, directed at A small, fleshformed abomination, yet clearly an artistic move meant to distract her opposed to doing any serious harm. severely wounds her left shoulder.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">A small, fleshformed abomination is forced to retreat.<\/span><br \/>Preston charges toward Sofia.<br \/>Ambrose charges toward Evalina.<br \/>Ambrose gets into cover behind the alcove.<\/p>\n<p>A steampunk knight toy gripping a porportionally-sized claymore launches a slashing rake attack at Ambrose with her claws which is dodged by him.<\/p>\n<p>With a sheen of <span style=\"color:#808080\">dark<\/span> energy manced along his navaja knife, <span style=\"color:#008080\">Ambrose<\/span> lurches a brisk stab at <span style=\"color:#800000\">Evalina<\/span>. The blade is parried by her rapier sword.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle turns on someone and makes a face, raising a knife. . .  <\/p>\n<p>But it&#8217;s not to be. <\/p>\n<p>Tamar forces the bear to back off then turns on someone with her blade flaming. <\/p>\n<p>Evalina raises her rapier against her chest, pointed straight at the air, takes in a deep breath, then explodes into a storm of beautiful flourishes aimed at Ambrose. is parried by his throwing knife.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Ambrose you&#8217;re in the wrong place you little-<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Kai charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>Kai(Corvus corax) gets into cover behind the alcove.<\/p>\n<p>Preston charges toward Evalina.<br \/>Annabelle turns on her land lord and makes a face, raising a knife. . .  <\/p>\n<p>But it&#8217;s not to be. <\/p>\n<p>Ambrose says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Am I?<\/span>&#8220;<br \/><span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Annabelle <span style=\"color:#20202A\">pauses, lo<span style=\"color:#20202A\">oking like hos<span style=\"color:#2A2A3C\">tilities have <span style=\"color:#363648\">ceased. She ra<span style=\"color:#45455B\">ises the scalp<span style=\"color:#525268\">el in her han<span style=\"color:#5F5F75\">d, and taking<span style=\"color:#3C4550\"> a step forwar<span style=\"color:#2B333A\">d, treats <span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">A small, fleshformed abomination <span style=\"color:#2B333A\">to a <span style=\"color:#21282F\">long-distance <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">procedure that<\/span> misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Navessa charges toward Preston.<br \/>Preston squeezes off a quick snap shot at Ambrose with his rifle, which looks to be more of a feeler that misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose is buffeted by a sudden gust of wind.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina swings her sword in a fanciful pattern, directed at An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter, yet clearly an artistic move meant to distract him opposed to doing any serious harm. is parried by him.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar makes a supernatural leap to Ambrose.<br \/>Navessa throws a small knife end over end at An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter, it completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Court&#8217;s taken care of! Just abominations and the item now!\/span>\/span<\/span\"<br \/><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> slashes out with his blade at <span style=\"color:#ff0000\">An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack is parried by him.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Ambrose is still here!\/span>\/span<\/span\"<br \/>Tamar draws and quickly fires an arrow at alcove, it damages it.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Hey! Don&#8217;t kill my cover!<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Clearly on his way out regardless, <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Ambrose<\/span> does <i>not<\/i> make his capture or culling easy, leaping and dashing across the battlefield. <\/p>\n<p>Navessa says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Who do we have going for the item?<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Preston says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">You should go for it.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Kai flies over and reverts, landing in the alcove where he slashes and stabs at the nearby enemies, &#8220;Raaaghghhrh!&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Tamar takes off after Ambrose, leaping over the mangled machinery. <\/p>\n<p>Preston says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Or.. <\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Annabelle says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Tamar, was the Alcove your intended target?<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Preston says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I don&#8217;t know.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Tamar says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">No. <\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Navessa says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I can. <\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Preston says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I don&#8217;t think anyone is.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Annabelle says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Roger. <\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Preston says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I can get it, I&#8217;m close.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>&#8220;<i>Patience<\/i>, now,&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Ambrose<\/span> calls back after someone, attempting to put some more distance between them. <\/p>\n<p>Annabelle charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>&#8220;<i>Patience<\/i>, now,&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Ambrose<\/span> calls back after Tamar, attempting to put some more distance between them. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Patience&#8230; is that not your childer?&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Tamar<\/span> calls after Ambrose as she keeps the pressure on, blade aflame. <\/p>\n<p>Preston charges toward Evalina.<br \/><span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Annabelle <span style=\"color:#20202A\">pauses, lo<span style=\"color:#20202A\">oking like hos<span style=\"color:#2A2A3C\">tilities have <span style=\"color:#363648\">ceased. She ra<span style=\"color:#45455B\">ises the scalp<span style=\"color:#525268\">el in her han<span style=\"color:#5F5F75\">d, and taking<span style=\"color:#3C4550\"> a step forwar<span style=\"color:#2B333A\">d, treats <span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">alcove <span style=\"color:#2B333A\">to a <span style=\"color:#21282F\">long-distance <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">procedure that<\/span> severely wounds their left leg.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">alcove is forced to retreat.\/span>\/span<\/span<br \/>Kai charges toward Ambrose.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter is forced to retreat.<\/span><br \/>Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at Ambrose that ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina takes her time to aim, focusing, letting the world fade as she becomes one with her bow, then a powerful shot rips through the sky, straight at Ambrose. completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">Ambrose<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter fires off a shot at Evalina which sparks off the ground near her feet.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle charges toward Ambrose.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">An Illusium Court Masquerade Hunter is forced to retreat.\/span>\/span<\/span<br \/>Ambrose starts to slouch.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar charges toward Ambrose.<br \/><span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Annabelle <span style=\"color:#20202A\">pauses, lo<span style=\"color:#20202A\">oking like hos<span style=\"color:#2A2A3C\">tilities have <span style=\"color:#363648\">ceased. She ra<span style=\"color:#45455B\">ises the scalp<span style=\"color:#525268\">el in her han<span style=\"color:#5F5F75\">d, and taking<span style=\"color:#3C4550\"> a step forwar<span style=\"color:#2B333A\">d, treats <span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Tamar <span style=\"color:#2B333A\">to a <span style=\"color:#21282F\">long-distance <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">procedure that<\/span> misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Movements crisp, <span style=\"color:#008080\">Ambrose\/span>\/span<\/span lifts his pistol to snap a shot at <span style=\"color:#800000\">Tamar<\/span>. It  sparks off the ground near her feet.<\/p>\n<p>Navessa throws a small knife end over end at Tamar, it completely misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>Navessa says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Oof, sorry, Tamar.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Evalina charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Hey Ambrose, want a hug?<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>An immaculate man wielding a rifle fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his left leg.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">All good..<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>An immaculate man wielding a rifle fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his right arm.<\/p>\n<p>An intense looking man with green eyes fires off a quick blast at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his forehead.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina casually looses an arrow at Tamar without any real strength or aim behind it, already planning her next move. completely misses her.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#808080\">Kai<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\"> chucks his knife at <span style=\"color:#00ffff\">Tamar<span style=\"color:#c0c0c0\">, the attack completely misses her.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar draws and quickly fires an arrow at Ambrose, it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his right leg.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his left leg.<\/p>\n<p>Pulls the objective.<\/p>\n<p>Navessa throws a small knife end over end at Ambrose, it completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>Tamar&#8217;s weapons start to glimmer with flame.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle lets Tamar do it.(Encourage) <\/p>\n<p>Sofia says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">This is a lot of abominations&#8230;\/span>\/span<\/span\"<br \/>Ambrose charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>Ambrose gets into cover behind the abandoned carriage.<\/p>\n<p>Kai says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Sorry Tamar, he&#8217;s doing fuckery!<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Evalina charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>Sofia moves protectively towards Preston.<br \/>Evalina casually looses an arrow at Ambrose without any real strength or aim behind it, already planning her next move. completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar is pushed away from Ambrose by an invisible force.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>Navessa throws a small knife end over end at Ambrose, it completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar&#8217;s weapons start to glimmer with flame.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle encourages their allies.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>Preston says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Gonna head to extraction!<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Ambrose holds up to catch his nonexistent breath for a beat. Just a beat. <\/p>\n<p>Tamar is almost there and then she slides backwards with a surprised yelp. <\/p>\n<p>Annabelle charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>Kai soars over to the item and reverts, stumbling and pinwheeling his arms as he lands. <\/p>\n<p>Preston squeezes off a quick snap shot at A small, fleshformed abomination with his rifle, which looks to be more of a feeler that sparks off the ground near her feet.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>Tamar gets into cover behind the abandoned carriage.<\/p>\n<p>Navessa throws a small knife end over end at Ambrose, it completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose makes a supernatural leap to support-beam.<br \/><span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Annabelle <span style=\"color:#20202A\">pauses, lo<span style=\"color:#20202A\">oking like hos<span style=\"color:#2A2A3C\">tilities have <span style=\"color:#363648\">ceased. She ra<span style=\"color:#45455B\">ises the scalp<span style=\"color:#525268\">el in her han<span style=\"color:#5F5F75\">d, and taking<span style=\"color:#3C4550\"> a step forwar<span style=\"color:#2B333A\">d, treats <span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">A small, fleshformed abomination <span style=\"color:#2B333A\">to a <span style=\"color:#21282F\">long-distance <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">procedure that<\/span> sparks off the ground near his feet.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>An intense looking man with green eyes fires off a quick blast at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.<\/p>\n<p>An immaculate man wielding a rifle fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his right leg.<\/p>\n<p>Pulls the objective.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>Squirrely bastard, <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Ambrose\/span>\/span<\/span just keeps loopin'. \n\nA small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his stomach.\n\nA small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his right arm.\n\nA small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.\n\nA small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which mildly wounds his left arm.\n\nA small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which misses him.\n\nTamar makes a supernatural leap to Ambrose.<br \/>Navessa throws a small knife end over end at Ambrose, it completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Preston unleashes a barrage of bullets at A small, fleshformed abomination, that empties the clip, uncaring about others. It sparks off the ground near his feet.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar draws and quickly fires an arrow at Ambrose, it completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Annabelle <span style=\"color:#20202A\">pauses, lo<span style=\"color:#20202A\">oking like hos<span style=\"color:#2A2A3C\">tilities have <span style=\"color:#363648\">ceased. She ra<span style=\"color:#45455B\">ises the scalp<span style=\"color:#525268\">el in her han<span style=\"color:#5F5F75\">d, and taking<span style=\"color:#3C4550\"> a step forwar<span style=\"color:#2B333A\">d, treats <span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Ambrose <span style=\"color:#2B333A\">to a <span style=\"color:#21282F\">long-distance <span style=\"color:#1A1A1D\">procedure that<\/span> completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>Unfortunately, the abominations are not amused by <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Ambrose\/span>\/span<\/span, either. \n\nEvalina raises her rapier against her chest, pointed straight at the air, takes in a deep breath, then explodes into a storm of beautiful flourishes aimed at Ambrose. completely misses him.\n\nWith a sheen of <b>03raw energy<\/b> along his navaja knife, <span style=\"color:#008080\">Ambrose<\/span> lunges a raking slash at <span style=\"color:#800000\">Evalina<\/span>. The blade is parried by her rapier sword.<\/p>\n<p>An intense looking man with green eyes fires off a quick blast at Ambrose which misses him.<\/p>\n<p>An immaculate man wielding a rifle fires off a shot at Ambrose which misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Pulls the objective.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle encourages their allies.<\/p>\n<p>Annabelle charges toward abandoned carriage.<br \/>Annabelle gets into cover behind the abandoned carriage.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina runs after Ambrose at this point, her rapier in her hand, an anger in her gaze, then shocked as she finally slashes&#8230; and misses completely. &#8220;What the hell?!&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Navessa just&#8230; looks in Ambrose&#8217;s direction and sort of smirks. <\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Ambrose<\/span> is just too damn squirrely, one hand on his knife and the other constantly weaving crooked sigils. Still, he&#8217;s starting to visibly wear down. &#8220;Come on, now. Almost.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Tamar is left always on the back foot while chasing Ambrose, trying to pin him somehow with Evalina. <\/p>\n<p>Sofia sets to pulling the package, vigorously. <\/p>\n<p>Evalina&#8217;s expression is tinged with frustration, but she doesn&#8217;t allow it to control her. Dancing, trying to pin him with Tamar, desperate to just \/get a fucking slash in\/. <\/p>\n<p>Kai moves protectively towards Sofia.<br \/>Navessa heads toward Sofia and the item to assist, if need be. <\/p>\n<p>Kai moves over to cover Sofia, hmming as he looks into the distance, &#8220;Lotta bad guys,&#8221; he murmurs to her uncertainly. <\/p>\n<p>Sofia says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Hopefully it&#8217;s someone else pissing them off.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>The air around Kai blurs slightly.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Your boyfriend is a pain in the fucking ass<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which misses him.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Yeah, let&#8217;s keep him alive for as long as possible,&#8221; <span style=\"color:#ffffff\">Kai<\/span> says and focuses on Ambrose, thickening the air around him. <\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which misses him.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his forehead.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>Navessa throws a small knife end over end at Ambrose, it completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar&#8217;s weapons start to glimmer with flame.<\/p>\n<p>Preston unleashes a barrage of bullets at A small, fleshformed abomination, that empties the clip, uncaring about others. It sparks off the ground near his feet.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar swings her weapon at Ambrose, it completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose makes a supernatural leap to support-beam.<br \/>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Kai which misses him.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\"><span style=\"color:#6a264f\">a<span style=\"color:#722d54\">n <span style=\"color:#833a5f\">i<span style=\"color:#8c4064\">m<span style=\"color:#944769\">m<span style=\"color:#9d4d6e\">a<span style=\"color:#a55473\">c<span style=\"color:#ae5a79\">u<span style=\"color:#ad597a\">l<span style=\"color:#a8557a\">a<span style=\"color:#a35179\">t<span style=\"color:#9f4d79\">e <span style=\"color:#964479\">m<span style=\"color:#914078\">a<span style=\"color:#8c3c78\">n <span style=\"color:#87387c\">w<span style=\"color:#85377f\">i<span style=\"color:#833581\">e<span style=\"color:#813484\">l<span style=\"color:#7f3387\">d<span style=\"color:#7d3189\">i<span style=\"color:#7b308c\">n<span style=\"color:#782f8d\">g <span style=\"color:#653289\">a <span style=\"color:#533584\">r<span style=\"color:#4a3681\">i<span style=\"color:#40377f\">f<span style=\"color:#37397c\">l<span style=\"color:#2e3a7a\">e<\/span> is forced to retreat.\/span>\/span<\/span<br \/>Kai says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Guys focus on the&#8230; argh&#8230; monsters.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Kai moves protectively towards Sofia.<br \/>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which misses him.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his left arm.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar takes a solid swing at Ambrose and misses. She blinks, confused. &#8220;Eva, did you see that?&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his forehead.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his right arm.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his right leg.<\/p>\n<p>Navessa throws a small knife end over end at Ambrose, it completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Preston shoulders his rifle and unloads a focused burst at Ambrose that completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar draws and quickly fires an arrow at Ambrose, it completely misses him.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Annabelle <span style=\"color:#20202A\">pauses, lo<span style=\"color:#20202A\">oking like hos<span style=\"color:#2A2A3C\">tilities have <span style=\"color:#363648\">ceased. 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Time to run.\/span>\/span<\/span\"<br \/>Tamar charges toward Ambrose.<br \/>Pulls the objective.<\/p>\n<p>Kai moves protectively towards Sofia.<br \/>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Run away from our allies, draw them out<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his right leg.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which ineffectually wounds his left arm.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Ambrose which severely wounds his right leg.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#800000\">Ambrose is forced to retreat.<\/span><br \/>Navessa throws a small knife end over end at A small, fleshformed abomination, it misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Let&#8217;s buy them time<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Annabelle says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">If you&#8217;re fast and not being shot at, grab the item!<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Tamar takes off after the other angelborn. <\/p>\n<p>Preston unleashes a barrage of bullets at A small, fleshformed abomination, that empties the clip, uncaring about others. It misses him.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#D1D1DD\">Annabelle <span style=\"color:#20202A\">pauses, lo<span style=\"color:#20202A\">oking like hos<span style=\"color:#2A2A3C\">tilities have <span style=\"color:#363648\">ceased. 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It sparks off the ground near her feet.<\/p>\n<p>Navessa says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I am.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Tamar throws a small knife end over end at A small, fleshformed abomination, it completely misses her.<\/p>\n<p>A small, fleshformed abomination fires off a shot at Preston which misses him.<\/p>\n<p>Preston says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Sofia and Navessa are.<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Sofia says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">Almost extracted!<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Evalina says &#8220;<span style=\"color:#00afff\">I will try to lure them away<\/span>&#8220;<br \/>Kai moves protectively towards Sofia.<br \/>Tamar charges toward Evalina.<br \/>Navessa throws a small knife end over end at A small, fleshformed abomination, it sparks off the ground near her feet.<\/p>\n<p>Tamar, Navessa, Preston, Annabelle, Evalina, Sofia and Kai have successfully got away with a signet ring with a cracked crest.<br \/>Tamar gets into cover behind the some cover.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Date: 2025-09-15 18:01 At Mon Sep 15 2025, in subway tunnels beneath Ivory Quarter Mission: Obtain a signet ring with a cracked crest and bring it back to the extraction point. 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