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Disruptorss Operation In Lauriea 241006
In the shadowed depths of the Sprig of Knowledge, beneath a sky smeared with dark storm clouds, a group known as the Disruptors embarked on a perilous mission. Their goal was no small feat; they aimed to snatch documents critical to understanding the enigmatic Nocturne of Oblivion. However, their plans unravel at the seams when the operation leaks, awakening the enchanted guardians within the basement. These are not mere barriers; they are sentient protectors crafted from furniture, each piece animated with a singular purpose – to defend. The air crackles with magic as beams of light and arrows fly, with Disruptors and enchanted protectors locked in a dance of chaos and strategy. Emmanuel, leading the charge, signals his team towards strategic points amongst workbenches and crates, navigating through streams of spells and projectiles. Their adversaries, the furniture protectors, retaliate with vigor, their forms shifting and attacking with unnerving accuracy. Amidst the frenetic battle, Novel retrieves the crucial documents, hinting at a turn in the tide for the Disruptors.
As the conflict intensifies, the Disruptors find themselves tested to their limits. Emmanuel and his allies, including Fayad and Euphemia, weave through the battlefield, each movement countered by fierce resistance from the living furniture and the controlled chaos of the environment. Lilah, despite her injuries and fading resolve, presses on, embodying the team's indomitable spirit. Korina, battling amidst the fray, unleashes powerful beams of light, her determination burning bright against the encroaching despair. The air fills with the sounds of combat, the clash of steel, and the whispers of spells, as the Disruptors inch closer to their objective. Eventually, amidst a flurry of movements and strategic strikes, the enchanted protectors fade, signaling a hard-won victory for the Disruptors. The documents regarding the Nocturne of Oblivion are secured, their contents promising insights into the shadowy realms they've dared to challenge. The Disruptors, battered but unbroken, retreat into the night, their mission accomplished but aware that the path ahead is fraught with even greater dangers.
At Sat Oct 5 2024, in a warehouse near Lauriea
Mission: Intercept documents regarding the Nocturne of Oblivion and bring it back to the extraction point.
After their last attempt to gather information on Anemone's master went awry, the Disruptors have planned another foray into the lands of the Fae. They intend to invade the basement levels of the Sprig of Knowledge, and steal away documents relating to Anemone's master, the Nocturne of Oblivion. Unfortunately, this attempt is far less subtle than hoped, as the operation itself leaks, and soon enough the enchanted furniture inside of the basement springs to life to fight back.
The basement of the Sprig of Knowledge
It is night, about 45F(7C) degrees, and the sky is partly covered by dark grey stormclouds. There is a waxing crescent moon.
Emmanuel charges toward workbench.
Kah charges toward crates.
Fayad says "Workbench, I think"
Fayad charges toward workbench.
"Work bench, I think!" Emmanuel calls out to the others as he rushes through the nightmare.
Euphemia charges toward Emmanuel.
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Korina makes a supernatural leap to crates.
Fayad frowns at Emmanuel. "I just said that," he laughs, as he makes his way towards the protective bench.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at Lilah - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing her surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that misses her.
"..Oh, no." Roger exhales under his breath as he finds himself not only alone, but facing some of the people who had attacked him before.
Roger charges toward forklift.
Lilah fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Korina which sends up a spray of water near her feet.
Fayad says "Holy shit, that guy in the Virtuous squad's missing a foot."
Novel says "This is stupid. We should have headed northwest - taking it too quickly would make us the target."
Dropping from the air to land behind a stack of crates, Kah doesn't try to engage immediately. He stays behind the cover before surveying the field. "I wonder what goes on here" he mutters, not really expecting to be drawn for this battle but making the most of his position.
Fayad says "We're not GOING to take it."
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Euphemia charges toward workbench.
Looking more than a little stressed and strained, Lilah just turns and runs toward the faces she knows. Then, all of a sudden she's being knocked backwards and a squeal escapes. She's out of her element.
Novel charges toward workbench.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at Lilah - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing her surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that misses her.
Fayad says "The issue with going northwest is that the entire Hand showed up there."
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at enchanted protectors made of furniture, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses her.
Roger charges toward forklift.
Korina had been on her way to the crates as well, but she changes her mind upon spotting the group of Templars in the distance, shifting over that way instead.
Kah moves protectively towards Korina.
Lilah fires off a shot at Kah which sends up a spray of water near his feet.
Novel storms forwards, unleashing a fast bolt into the furniture entities that shoot back at him, grinning in open glee at the opportunity of mayhem and violence.
Euphemia draws and quickly fires an arrow at enchanted protectors made of furniture, it sparks off the ground near her feet.
Emmanuel charges toward workbench.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture draws and quickly fires an arrow at Fayad, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
Euphemia charges toward workbench.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at Emmanuel - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing his surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that misses him.
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Novel charges toward workbench.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at enchanted protectors made of furniture, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses her.
The air stilled for a heartbeat as the silent alarm tripped, an invisible shiver running through the basement like the awakening of a slumbering beast. Every enchanted piece of furniture seemed to jolt, one after the other, as though a single thread had tugged them all into action. A tall bookshelf groaned, leaning forward on its spindly legs, its shelves rearranging themselves with a loud crack of splitting wood. Nearby, an ornate desk shot upright, its drawers snapping open and closed like a snapping jaw. Chairs scuttled across the floor with the sharp clatter of their wooden legs, forming a barrier of restless sentinels. It's like Beauty and the Beast, only with far less beauty, and far more beast.
Kah moves protectively towards Korina.
Lilah tips a single drop of liquid from a small vial. It hits the ground and seems to shimmer before disappearing.
Fayad charges toward workbench.
Fayad deploys the boy
Emmanuel charges toward workbench.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at Emmanuel - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing his surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that misses him.
Lilah charges toward workbench.
Euphemia draws and quickly fires an arrow at enchanted protectors made of furniture, it misses her.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at enchanted protectors made of furniture, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, strikes her armor with bruising force.
Kah says "I have your back for the moment. I am following you."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Kah which grazes his left leg.
Kah charges toward crates.
Roger charges toward forklift.
Fayad fires off a shot at Kah which completely misses him.
Kah takes a staggering blow, forcing him to retreat to the stack of crates.
Euphemia charges toward workbench.
Emmanuel charges toward workbench.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at Emmanuel - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing his surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that strikes the workbench he's taking cover behind.
Lilah charges toward workbench.
Emmanuel launches a tear gas grenade at Korina.
Emmanuel says "How are you holding up, Lilah? That magic stings."
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at enchanted protectors made of furniture, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, strikes her armor with bruising force.
enchanted protectors made of furniture fades out of the nightmare.
Novel has documents regarding the Nocturne of Oblivion.
Fayad says "Emmanuel, who should I start channeling negative power into?"
A flickering, white heat spreads through Euphemia's veins. she seems somehow empowered by this celestial inner fire as she fires an arrow at Korina, which misses her.
Lilah fires off a shot at enchanted protectors made of furniture which sends up a spray of water near his feet.
Emmanuel says "Korina. "
Fayad says "It'll make my mancing stronger when it matters."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Kah which grazes his right leg.
A furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon hurls a small fireball at Korina, it misses her.
Roger charges toward forklift.
It is as though Korina's just registering someone' presence, and she wrinkles up her nose just briefly. "Don't," she tells him simply. "I don't need protection."
Of course, that's the exact time she gets hit by tear-gas, which makes her cough and sputter and back the fuck away.
Kah moves protectively towards Korina.
It is as though Korina's just registering Kah's presence, and she wrinkles up her nose just briefly. "Don't," she tells him simply. "I don't need protection."
Of course, that's the exact time she gets hit by tear-gas, which makes her cough and sputter and back the fuck away.
Korina charges toward crates.
"I'm okay," Lilah mutters, shaking her head as she ploughs on, though she's struggling hard. Breathing hard, and having to force exhausted limbs to move, far too slowly. "I'm fine."
Fayad says "Damn, they're behind the crates now."
Euphemia moves protectively towards Emmanuel.
Kah says "I do not use a bow. It's a better use of my shield!"
Lilah charges toward workbench.
Lilah fires off a shot at enchanted protectors made of furniture which sparks off the ground near his feet.
enchanted protectors made of furniture fades out of the nightmare.
a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice has documents regarding the Nocturne of Oblivion.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Kah which ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Euphemia draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it completely misses her.
Novel draws and quickly fires an arrow at crates, it damages it.
Kah charges toward crates.
Roger charges toward forklift.
Fayad says "WEll, that's annoying."
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Novel says "I fucking warned you."
Roger darts across the field, and ducks down behind the forklift to catch his breath. He's alone, outnumbered, and outmatched, for certain.
Euphemia moves protectively towards Emmanuel.
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Fayad says "I mean, the only other option for nearest cover is the one the Hand's currently behind, Novel."
"Huh?" Lilah asks, clearly not at all following what's going on as she struggles just to cross the field.
Novel says "Fair. "
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at crates, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, damages it.
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Emmanuel narrows his eyes over toward Kah with violent intent
Lilah fires off a shot at crates which damages it.
"If there is someone without any damage to their armour, can you go slap a bandage onto Lilah?" Emmanuel calls to the group, as he squints over toward the Hand members.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at crates, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, damages it.
Apparently, the process of shooting out more beams of sorcery is enough to make Korina breathe in more tear gas - who would've guessed it? - and there's a litany of mumbled Wildling curses under her breath right after, when she's caught it.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Lilah charges toward workbench.
Euphemia moves protectively towards Emmanuel.
Emmanuel narrows his eyes over toward Kah with violent intent
A flickering, white heat spreads through Euphemia's veins. she seems somehow empowered by this celestial inner fire as she fires an arrow at Kah, which
Fayad says "Just keep firing at the crates, Euphemia, Novel."
Fayad says "They're hiding behind them."
Emmanuel says "I know, mon amie."
Euphemia says "working on it!"
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at crates, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, damages it.
Lilah fires off a shot at crates which damages it.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Euphemia moves protectively towards Emmanuel.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon crates and their surroundings, which damages it.
Euphemia draws and quickly fires an arrow at crates, it damages it.
Novel grumbles back at Fayad, but his own response is nonverbal, loosing bolt after bolt into them and sighing. His face looks briefly wistful, then he flinches at the magic.
Lilah charges toward workbench.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at crates, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, damages it.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Emmanuel says "Is anyone needing triage? Lilah?"
Euphemia charges toward workbench.
Novel says "Nope, I'm good."
Euphemia says "i'm good for now!"
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon crates and their surroundings, which damages it.
Euphemia draws and quickly fires an arrow at crates, it damages it.
Caught again, Lilah staggers and groans. She automatically wraps one arm around her stomach as she struggles her way closer. "Yeah, I'm fucked," she mutters, through clenched teeth. "Shit. This is... I suck."
Fayad says "I'll make her do less damage to us for a time using the energy I've channeled."
Fayad says "Oh, I'll help Lilah instead."
Emmanuel says "Good. "
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at crates, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, damages it.
Lilah fires off a shot at crates which damages it.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Euphemia charges toward workbench.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon crates and their surroundings, which damages it.
A flickering, white heat spreads through Euphemia's veins. she seems somehow empowered by this celestial inner fire as she fires an arrow at crates, which damages it.
"Thanks," Lilah breathes to Fayad, taking a moment to pause and check on her little fairyling, then lift her rifle once more to aim at the nearby crates.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at crates, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, damages it.
Novel moves mechanically - occasionally ducking his head to dodge the worst of the prismatic spray, grunting as it hits him, and just continuing to fire as many bolts as he can in that general direction.
Lilah fires off a shot at crates which damages it.
Emmanuel launches a grenade at crates.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Korina says "Grenade. Move away."
Korina charges toward Emmanuel.
Euphemia charges toward workbench.
Fayad says "They're gone from the crates, hit Korina now"
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Korina which sends up a spray of water near her feet.
A flickering, white heat spreads through Euphemia's veins. she seems somehow empowered by this celestial inner fire as she fires an arrow at Korina, which misses her.
Fayad says "I'll make her vulnerable"
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Korina, they misses her.
Novel draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
Lilah fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Korina's armor blackens and burns.
Emmanuel charges toward workbench.
Emmanuel says "Stop moving behind the cover."
Fayad says "Oh, Lilah got it"
Korina starts to sweat.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Euphemia charges toward workbench.
Kah charges toward crates.
Korina charges toward crates.
"What? Sorry!" Lilah automatically flips to apologies as she looks over to Fayad.
Emmanuel sucks down a steadying breath as they raise their rifle, and draw a bead upon Korina, after locating something vital on their target, they fire, which sends up a spray of water near her feet.
A flickering, white heat spreads through Euphemia's veins. she seems somehow empowered by this celestial inner fire as she fires an arrow at Korina, which completely misses her.
a furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon fades out of the nightmare.
enchanted protectors made of furniture has documents regarding the Nocturne of Oblivion.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Korina, they misses her.
Novel draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Fayad fires off a shot at Korina which completely misses her.
Korina starts to sweat.
A small fire suddenly ignites on Korina's clothes.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Kah moves protectively towards Korina.
Korina charges toward crates.
Fayad says "Fuck, I tried finishing her off but she got back behind the damn crates"
Emmanuel swings his weapon at enchanted protectors made of furniture, it is parried by him.
Euphemia draws and quickly fires an arrow at crates, it damages it.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture swings her weapon at Lilah, it is parried by her slender blade that gleams like moonlight upon the sea's surface.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture swings her weapon at Lilah, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.
Lilah says "Shit. "
Fayad says "Euphemia, kill these protectors"
Fayad says "NOvel, kill these protectors"
Emmanuel says "Someone triage Lilah."
Euphemia moves protectively towards Emmanuel.
Emmanuel says "And stop moving!"
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at crates, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, damages it.
Kah charges toward crates.
Novel says "Can someone slap Euphemia? I've been told not to fucking toucher her."
Emmanuel swings his weapon at enchanted protectors made of furniture, it is parried by him.
A flickering, white heat spreads through Euphemia's veins. she seems somehow empowered by this celestial inner fire as she swings at enchanted protectors made of furniture, which is parried by him.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his shield.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture swings her weapon at Lilah, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture swings her weapon at Lilah, it impacts against her armor.
Emmanuel says "I will need a triage soon too."
Lilah retreats from enchanted protectors made of furniture.
Lilah fires off a shot at enchanted protectors made of furniture which completely misses him.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Lilah fades out of the nightmare.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards enchanted protectors made of furniture, strikes his armor with bruising force.
enchanted protectors made of furniture fades out of the nightmare.
Roger charges toward crates.
Roger fires off a shot at crates which damages it.
crates fades out of the nightmare.
Kah charges toward Emmanuel.
As the conflict intensifies, the Disruptors find themselves tested to their limits. Emmanuel and his allies, including Fayad and Euphemia, weave through the battlefield, each movement countered by fierce resistance from the living furniture and the controlled chaos of the environment. Lilah, despite her injuries and fading resolve, presses on, embodying the team's indomitable spirit. Korina, battling amidst the fray, unleashes powerful beams of light, her determination burning bright against the encroaching despair. The air fills with the sounds of combat, the clash of steel, and the whispers of spells, as the Disruptors inch closer to their objective. Eventually, amidst a flurry of movements and strategic strikes, the enchanted protectors fade, signaling a hard-won victory for the Disruptors. The documents regarding the Nocturne of Oblivion are secured, their contents promising insights into the shadowy realms they've dared to challenge. The Disruptors, battered but unbroken, retreat into the night, their mission accomplished but aware that the path ahead is fraught with even greater dangers.
At Sat Oct 5 2024, in a warehouse near Lauriea
Mission: Intercept documents regarding the Nocturne of Oblivion and bring it back to the extraction point.
After their last attempt to gather information on Anemone's master went awry, the Disruptors have planned another foray into the lands of the Fae. They intend to invade the basement levels of the Sprig of Knowledge, and steal away documents relating to Anemone's master, the Nocturne of Oblivion. Unfortunately, this attempt is far less subtle than hoped, as the operation itself leaks, and soon enough the enchanted furniture inside of the basement springs to life to fight back.
The basement of the Sprig of Knowledge
It is night, about 45F(7C) degrees, and the sky is partly covered by dark grey stormclouds. There is a waxing crescent moon.
Emmanuel charges toward workbench.
Kah charges toward crates.
Fayad says "Workbench, I think"
Fayad charges toward workbench.
"Work bench, I think!" Emmanuel calls out to the others as he rushes through the nightmare.
Euphemia charges toward Emmanuel.
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Korina makes a supernatural leap to crates.
Fayad frowns at Emmanuel. "I just said that," he laughs, as he makes his way towards the protective bench.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at Lilah - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing her surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that misses her.
"..Oh, no." Roger exhales under his breath as he finds himself not only alone, but facing some of the people who had attacked him before.
Roger charges toward forklift.
Lilah fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Korina which sends up a spray of water near her feet.
Fayad says "Holy shit, that guy in the Virtuous squad's missing a foot."
Novel says "This is stupid. We should have headed northwest - taking it too quickly would make us the target."
Dropping from the air to land behind a stack of crates, Kah doesn't try to engage immediately. He stays behind the cover before surveying the field. "I wonder what goes on here" he mutters, not really expecting to be drawn for this battle but making the most of his position.
Fayad says "We're not GOING to take it."
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Euphemia charges toward workbench.
Looking more than a little stressed and strained, Lilah just turns and runs toward the faces she knows. Then, all of a sudden she's being knocked backwards and a squeal escapes. She's out of her element.
Novel charges toward workbench.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at Lilah - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing her surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that misses her.
Fayad says "The issue with going northwest is that the entire Hand showed up there."
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at enchanted protectors made of furniture, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses her.
Roger charges toward forklift.
Korina had been on her way to the crates as well, but she changes her mind upon spotting the group of Templars in the distance, shifting over that way instead.
Kah moves protectively towards Korina.
Lilah fires off a shot at Kah which sends up a spray of water near his feet.
Novel storms forwards, unleashing a fast bolt into the furniture entities that shoot back at him, grinning in open glee at the opportunity of mayhem and violence.
Euphemia draws and quickly fires an arrow at enchanted protectors made of furniture, it sparks off the ground near her feet.
Emmanuel charges toward workbench.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture draws and quickly fires an arrow at Fayad, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
Euphemia charges toward workbench.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at Emmanuel - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing his surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that misses him.
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Novel charges toward workbench.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at enchanted protectors made of furniture, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses her.
The air stilled for a heartbeat as the silent alarm tripped, an invisible shiver running through the basement like the awakening of a slumbering beast. Every enchanted piece of furniture seemed to jolt, one after the other, as though a single thread had tugged them all into action. A tall bookshelf groaned, leaning forward on its spindly legs, its shelves rearranging themselves with a loud crack of splitting wood. Nearby, an ornate desk shot upright, its drawers snapping open and closed like a snapping jaw. Chairs scuttled across the floor with the sharp clatter of their wooden legs, forming a barrier of restless sentinels. It's like Beauty and the Beast, only with far less beauty, and far more beast.
Kah moves protectively towards Korina.
Lilah tips a single drop of liquid from a small vial. It hits the ground and seems to shimmer before disappearing.
Fayad charges toward workbench.
Fayad deploys the boy
Emmanuel charges toward workbench.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at Emmanuel - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing his surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that misses him.
Lilah charges toward workbench.
Euphemia draws and quickly fires an arrow at enchanted protectors made of furniture, it misses her.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at enchanted protectors made of furniture, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, strikes her armor with bruising force.
Kah says "I have your back for the moment. I am following you."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Kah which grazes his left leg.
Kah charges toward crates.
Roger charges toward forklift.
Fayad fires off a shot at Kah which completely misses him.
Kah takes a staggering blow, forcing him to retreat to the stack of crates.
Euphemia charges toward workbench.
Emmanuel charges toward workbench.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at Emmanuel - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing his surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that strikes the workbench he's taking cover behind.
Lilah charges toward workbench.
Emmanuel launches a tear gas grenade at Korina.
Emmanuel says "How are you holding up, Lilah? That magic stings."
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at enchanted protectors made of furniture, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, strikes her armor with bruising force.
enchanted protectors made of furniture fades out of the nightmare.
Novel has documents regarding the Nocturne of Oblivion.
Fayad says "Emmanuel, who should I start channeling negative power into?"
A flickering, white heat spreads through Euphemia's veins. she seems somehow empowered by this celestial inner fire as she fires an arrow at Korina, which misses her.
Lilah fires off a shot at enchanted protectors made of furniture which sends up a spray of water near his feet.
Emmanuel says "Korina. "
Fayad says "It'll make my mancing stronger when it matters."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Kah which grazes his right leg.
A furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon hurls a small fireball at Korina, it misses her.
Roger charges toward forklift.
It is as though Korina's just registering someone' presence, and she wrinkles up her nose just briefly. "Don't," she tells him simply. "I don't need protection."
Of course, that's the exact time she gets hit by tear-gas, which makes her cough and sputter and back the fuck away.
Kah moves protectively towards Korina.
It is as though Korina's just registering Kah's presence, and she wrinkles up her nose just briefly. "Don't," she tells him simply. "I don't need protection."
Of course, that's the exact time she gets hit by tear-gas, which makes her cough and sputter and back the fuck away.
Korina charges toward crates.
"I'm okay," Lilah mutters, shaking her head as she ploughs on, though she's struggling hard. Breathing hard, and having to force exhausted limbs to move, far too slowly. "I'm fine."
Fayad says "Damn, they're behind the crates now."
Euphemia moves protectively towards Emmanuel.
Kah says "I do not use a bow. It's a better use of my shield!"
Lilah charges toward workbench.
Lilah fires off a shot at enchanted protectors made of furniture which sparks off the ground near his feet.
enchanted protectors made of furniture fades out of the nightmare.
a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice has documents regarding the Nocturne of Oblivion.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Kah which ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Euphemia draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it completely misses her.
Novel draws and quickly fires an arrow at crates, it damages it.
Kah charges toward crates.
Roger charges toward forklift.
Fayad says "WEll, that's annoying."
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Novel says "I fucking warned you."
Roger darts across the field, and ducks down behind the forklift to catch his breath. He's alone, outnumbered, and outmatched, for certain.
Euphemia moves protectively towards Emmanuel.
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Fayad says "I mean, the only other option for nearest cover is the one the Hand's currently behind, Novel."
"Huh?" Lilah asks, clearly not at all following what's going on as she struggles just to cross the field.
Novel says "Fair. "
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at crates, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, damages it.
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Emmanuel narrows his eyes over toward Kah with violent intent
Lilah fires off a shot at crates which damages it.
"If there is someone without any damage to their armour, can you go slap a bandage onto Lilah?" Emmanuel calls to the group, as he squints over toward the Hand members.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at crates, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, damages it.
Apparently, the process of shooting out more beams of sorcery is enough to make Korina breathe in more tear gas - who would've guessed it? - and there's a litany of mumbled Wildling curses under her breath right after, when she's caught it.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Lilah charges toward workbench.
Euphemia moves protectively towards Emmanuel.
Emmanuel narrows his eyes over toward Kah with violent intent
A flickering, white heat spreads through Euphemia's veins. she seems somehow empowered by this celestial inner fire as she fires an arrow at Kah, which
Fayad says "Just keep firing at the crates, Euphemia, Novel."
Fayad says "They're hiding behind them."
Emmanuel says "I know, mon amie."
Euphemia says "working on it!"
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at crates, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, damages it.
Lilah fires off a shot at crates which damages it.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Euphemia moves protectively towards Emmanuel.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon crates and their surroundings, which damages it.
Euphemia draws and quickly fires an arrow at crates, it damages it.
Novel grumbles back at Fayad, but his own response is nonverbal, loosing bolt after bolt into them and sighing. His face looks briefly wistful, then he flinches at the magic.
Lilah charges toward workbench.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at crates, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, damages it.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Emmanuel says "Is anyone needing triage? Lilah?"
Euphemia charges toward workbench.
Novel says "Nope, I'm good."
Euphemia says "i'm good for now!"
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon crates and their surroundings, which damages it.
Euphemia draws and quickly fires an arrow at crates, it damages it.
Caught again, Lilah staggers and groans. She automatically wraps one arm around her stomach as she struggles her way closer. "Yeah, I'm fucked," she mutters, through clenched teeth. "Shit. This is... I suck."
Fayad says "I'll make her do less damage to us for a time using the energy I've channeled."
Fayad says "Oh, I'll help Lilah instead."
Emmanuel says "Good. "
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at crates, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, damages it.
Lilah fires off a shot at crates which damages it.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Euphemia charges toward workbench.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon crates and their surroundings, which damages it.
A flickering, white heat spreads through Euphemia's veins. she seems somehow empowered by this celestial inner fire as she fires an arrow at crates, which damages it.
"Thanks," Lilah breathes to Fayad, taking a moment to pause and check on her little fairyling, then lift her rifle once more to aim at the nearby crates.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at crates, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, damages it.
Novel moves mechanically - occasionally ducking his head to dodge the worst of the prismatic spray, grunting as it hits him, and just continuing to fire as many bolts as he can in that general direction.
Lilah fires off a shot at crates which damages it.
Emmanuel launches a grenade at crates.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Korina says "Grenade. Move away."
Korina charges toward Emmanuel.
Euphemia charges toward workbench.
Fayad says "They're gone from the crates, hit Korina now"
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Korina which sends up a spray of water near her feet.
A flickering, white heat spreads through Euphemia's veins. she seems somehow empowered by this celestial inner fire as she fires an arrow at Korina, which misses her.
Fayad says "I'll make her vulnerable"
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Korina, they misses her.
Novel draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
Lilah fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Korina's armor blackens and burns.
Emmanuel charges toward workbench.
Emmanuel says "Stop moving behind the cover."
Fayad says "Oh, Lilah got it"
Korina starts to sweat.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Euphemia charges toward workbench.
Kah charges toward crates.
Korina charges toward crates.
"What? Sorry!" Lilah automatically flips to apologies as she looks over to Fayad.
Emmanuel sucks down a steadying breath as they raise their rifle, and draw a bead upon Korina, after locating something vital on their target, they fire, which sends up a spray of water near her feet.
A flickering, white heat spreads through Euphemia's veins. she seems somehow empowered by this celestial inner fire as she fires an arrow at Korina, which completely misses her.
a furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon fades out of the nightmare.
enchanted protectors made of furniture has documents regarding the Nocturne of Oblivion.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Korina, they misses her.
Novel draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Fayad fires off a shot at Korina which completely misses her.
Korina starts to sweat.
A small fire suddenly ignites on Korina's clothes.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Kah moves protectively towards Korina.
Korina charges toward crates.
Fayad says "Fuck, I tried finishing her off but she got back behind the damn crates"
Emmanuel swings his weapon at enchanted protectors made of furniture, it is parried by him.
Euphemia draws and quickly fires an arrow at crates, it damages it.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture swings her weapon at Lilah, it is parried by her slender blade that gleams like moonlight upon the sea's surface.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture swings her weapon at Lilah, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.
Lilah says "Shit. "
Fayad says "Euphemia, kill these protectors"
Fayad says "NOvel, kill these protectors"
Emmanuel says "Someone triage Lilah."
Euphemia moves protectively towards Emmanuel.
Emmanuel says "And stop moving!"
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at crates, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, damages it.
Kah charges toward crates.
Novel says "Can someone slap Euphemia? I've been told not to fucking toucher her."
Emmanuel swings his weapon at enchanted protectors made of furniture, it is parried by him.
A flickering, white heat spreads through Euphemia's veins. she seems somehow empowered by this celestial inner fire as she swings at enchanted protectors made of furniture, which is parried by him.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his shield.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture swings her weapon at Lilah, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Enchanted protectors made of furniture swings her weapon at Lilah, it impacts against her armor.
Emmanuel says "I will need a triage soon too."
Lilah retreats from enchanted protectors made of furniture.
Lilah fires off a shot at enchanted protectors made of furniture which completely misses him.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at workbench - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing its surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that damages it.
Lilah fades out of the nightmare.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards enchanted protectors made of furniture, strikes his armor with bruising force.
enchanted protectors made of furniture fades out of the nightmare.
Roger charges toward crates.
Roger fires off a shot at crates which damages it.
crates fades out of the nightmare.
Kah charges toward Emmanuel.