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Heralds Of Winters Grasps Operation In Gharrek 240913

In the stark and frigid tundra near Gharrek, the Heralds, aligned with the People of the Wilds, found themselves in a desperate struggle against the elite vanguards of the Illarin Empire. With the pivotal mission of beating back the Empire's scouts and establishing a strategic foothold for the rebellion, Korina, a feral warrior with the aid of a juvenile dire-cat, took the lead alongside her comrades, including the resilient Dean and the supernaturally agile Nicolai. They clashed fiercely with the Empire's forces, leveraging guerrilla tactics, elemental magic, and the harsh tundra landscape to their advantage.

The battle escalated quickly, with both sides suffering casualties and calling for reinforcements in a chaotic symphony of steel, magic, and roaring beasts. Dean, transformed into a formidable wolf, became a bulwark against the relentless onslaught of the Empire's arrows, shielding Korina as she worked fervently to repel the vanguards. Despite their valiant efforts, the tide of battle seemed inexorable, with Korina and Dean pushed to their limits. Yet, in a stroke of cunning and bravery, Korina managed to evade the remaining vanguards, making a daring leap toward the objective and solidifying the Heralds' position in the tundra. The Balanced Alliance emerged victorious, their spirits buoyed by the hard-fought win, setting the stage for the next phase of their rebellion against the Illarin Empire's tyranny.
At Thu Sep 12 2024, in the tundra near Gharrek

Mission: Get to the designated site and continue beating back the Illarin Empire's scouts and vanguards (or helping them with the People's rebellion) until the process is complete.

With the loyalty of the People of the Wilds secured, the Heralds turn their attention to establishing a foothold in Gharrek, preparing to strike at the heart of the Illarin Empire. Under the cover of relentless blizzards and the vast expanse of tundra, the goal is to begin crafting a hidden network of sanctuaries and supply routes, using the People's intimate knowledge of the land to their advantage. These sanctuaries will serve as training grounds where the Heralds and their Eidolon Empress will teach guerrilla tactics and frost magic to their new allies in an uprising against the Imperial Dynasty.

The scouts of the Empire have caught wind of their efforts, however, and seek to deal with this threat before it grows any larger. To this end, outriders from the Empire seek to destroy these newly-formed camps, and the rebellion of the People along with it.


a newly-formed camp in the tundra
It is dusk, about 27F(-2C) degrees, and the sky is covered by grey clouds.


Predatory and animalistic, Korina lets out a throaty growl. Only moments later, a feisty, juvenile dire-cat with blue and grey stripes jumps out to assist her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Ash, it is parried by his 1860 Light Cavalry Saber .

Nikolai taps his neck twice and activates a distress beacon.

Ash grabs a glowing red and white orb from their hip, tossing it as they whisper to themself, "Briar, I choose you!"

Ash says "Jesus fuck."
Cara presses a finger to her radio and calls for re-enforcement.

Korina says "We are very far from the capture point."
Nikolai says "Chara, Cara, Emmanuel, Isaiah, Rachel, Konstantin."
Chara reaches up to Chara earpiece mumbling into it

Emmanuel says "Only bad choices, it seems."
Korina says "Going to the rise is best option, but hand will beat us to it. Move to depression."
Chara says "Where to?"
Korina charges toward depression.
Cara says "Well, Yep."
Rachel charges toward rise.
Dean says "Tht's a lot of resistance."
Konstantin presses a finger to a neck-implanted communicator, hailing the backup.

Cara says "Rise I think."
Emmanuel says "Rise? "
Korina says "Nothing we cannot handle."
Wings appear on Nikolai's ankles

Chara charges toward rise.
Dean says "Moving to depression?"
Cara charges toward rise.
Nikolai makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Korina says "Yes. "
Ash charges toward depression.
Dean makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Isaiah charges toward Konstantin.
Korina says "Depression first. We can't go straight to rise, Hand is almost there already."
Nikolai says "I can make it to rise before them, set mine."
Korina says "Do that."
Ethereal butterflies of pure light flutter through the air with a gesture from Korina, circling an imperial vanguard of Illarin's head before they dissipate into a shower of glitter that misses her.

Cara says "We need to prioritise the Heralds. Deny them the foothold."
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Ash, it is parried by his 1860 Light Cavalry Saber .

Nikolai taps his neck twice and activates a distress beacon.

Ash swings his weapon at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, it is parried by her.

Emmanuel says "Which group are they?"
Fire begins to drip from Isaiah's fingertips and puddle on the ground by his feet. After a moment, the flames begin to take on a humanoid shape.

Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm

Emmanuel charges toward rise.
Ash says "Fucking bich is going to beat me there...."
Cara says "Deans. "
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Korina charges toward depression.
Chara charges toward rise.
Cara charges toward depression.
Rachel charges toward rise.
Nikolai moves protectively towards rise.
Konstantin makes a supernatural leap to rise.
Emmanuel says "Both groups are effectively made up of Hand members. I do not like our chances."
Ash charges toward depression.
Dean charges toward depression.
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at Korina that strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.

Cara says "Focus on the rock in fact."
Isaiah charges toward rise.
Korina says "They are there already, Nik."
Nikolai says "It will be fine."
Konstantin presses a finger to his earpiece, "Ga, shit, just woke up. Alright."

Korina says "Come back, I thin--"
A lance of light forms in Korina's hands, aimed at an imperial vanguard of Illarin - it splits mid-air to form a rainbow arcing with deadly intent; the force of the radiant illumination deflects off her armor.


an imperial vanguard of Illarin fades out of the nightmare.
Korina says "Mrrph. "
Ash says "Thanks. "
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of Korina -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It

Dean says "I could crash down on them, but then I'm out of fighting as a human."
Cara says "We might have to fight from the open, get the Heralds pinched between us and the Hand."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Rachel which strikes the rise she's taking cover behind.

Cara says "We'll fight from the open. Move east."
Nikolai throws a tear gas grenade at Rachel.

Chara charges toward rise.
Emmanuel says "Oui. "
Dean gives his shoulder to the edge of the depression, crossbow in hand while he waits and peers outside. "Tell me how you want me to fight and I'll do it."

Nikolai points his hammer at Chara and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards her that sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Nikolai moves protectively towards rise.
Ash charges toward depression.
Konstantin presses a finger to a neck-implanted communicator, hailing the backup.

Korina says "Shoot the soldiers for now."
Dean says "Roger. "
Isaiah charges toward rise.
Korina says "Coming from south."
Konstantin flicks his hands up, groaning; "Blyat, I forgot masks, -again-!"

Ethereal butterflies of pure light flutter through the air with a gesture from Korina, circling Isaiah's head before they dissipate into a shower of glitter that misses him.

Konstantin calls into his radio; "Artyom, hit that fucking breach now!"

From Rachel's pouch, an impossible supply of viscera begins to assemble itself. It suspends -- then, in a span of minutes and with a thunderous crack of bone, impacts the earth.

Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, it sends up a spray of water near her feet.

Ash fires off a shot at an imperial vanguard of Illarin which misses her.

Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm

Chara charges toward Emmanuel.
Nikolai's hammer flicks speedily towards Rachel in an attempt to whittle down her defenses and is parried by her staff.

Isaiah charges toward rise.
Cara's hand gestures to other templars indicate the depression southward bound, the heading seeming to ignore the rise enroute.

Cara fires off a shot at a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame which misses him.

Korina says "I am moving in, Nik."
A lance of light forms in Korina's hands, aimed at Isaiah - it splits mid-air to form a rainbow arcing with deadly intent; the force of the radiant illumination ineffectually wounds his right leg.

Korina says "Let me know if you have other plan."
Nikolai says "Understood. "
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, it misses her.

Korina says "I don't know what that means."
Ash fires off a shot at an imperial vanguard of Illarin which sends up a spray of water near her feet.

Emmanuel narrows his eyes over toward Isaiah with violent intent

Nikolai says "I said understood."
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Nikolai, it is parried by his oversized steel hammer.

Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Nikolai, it is parried by his oversized steel hammer.

Korina says "English. Please."
Dean says "He's gone haywire."
Nikolai says "I am trying not to give away what I am doing."
Gripping his hammer in both hands, Nikolai brings the massive weapon down upon Isaiah in a crushing blow that is parried by his shiny pocket knife.

Cara charges toward depression.
Chara charges toward Emmanuel.
Korina says "Hrmph. "
Isaiah launches a stab at Nikolai, it is parried by his oversized steel hammer.

Korina says "Fair. "
Chara fires off a shot at a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame which completely misses him.

Dean says "Electrical malfunction."
Nikolai says "I AM TRYING TO BE DISCREET."
Cara fires off a shot at depression which damages it.

Konstantin lunges, driving his blade forwards in a vicious stab at Nikolai with his full weight behind it that is parried by his oversized steel hammer.

Konstantin swings hard, trying to set up a cheeky stab; "What about!"

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

Dean says "I barely speak English!"
A snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame throws a punch at Nikolai, it is blocked by him.

Dean swings his weapon at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, it strikes her armor with bruising force.


an imperial vanguard of Illarin fades out of the nightmare.
Ash says "It doesn't help if no one knows what you're saying... sir."
Ash swings his weapon at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, it is parried by her.

A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Nikolai with his claws which is dodged by him.

Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Nikolai, it is parried by his oversized steel hammer.

Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Nikolai, it deflects off his shield.

Isaiah(wolf) leaps on Nikolai and forces him to the ground.

Korina says "Do you need bandage?"
Cara charges toward depression.
Chara charges toward Cara.
Nikolai says "Badly. Do not approach."
Seeing an opportunity to draw blood, Isaiah(wolf) lunges forward, releasing the pent-up energy of his muscles to gnash his teeth at Nikolai in deadly fashion. This deflects off his shield.

Nikolai's hammer flicks speedily towards Isaiah(wolf) in an attempt to whittle down his defenses and is dodged by him.

Korina says "Okay. "
Emmanuel fires off a shot at rise which damages it.

Nikolai prepares a landmine.

Korina says "Temple incoming."
Konstantin steps sideways, probing at Nikolai's guard with a quick jab that deflects off his shield.

Chara fires off a shot at rise which damages it.

Konstantin roars; "Landmine! Nobody move!"

Cara fires off a shot at depression which damages it.

Emmanuel says "I'm nearly close enough for the depression"
A snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame throws a punch at Nikolai, it strikes him in the stomach.

Dean swings his weapon at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, it deflects off her armor.


an imperial vanguard of Illarin fades out of the nightmare.
Rachel spins her metal staff. Its keening whine ends with her thrust at Nikolai, which impacts against his suit of mechanised armour.

Konstantin says "Or the opposite?!"
Konstantin says "Move! "
Rachel retreats from Nikolai.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Nikolai with his claws which impacts against his suit of mechanised armour.

Ash fires off a shot at a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame which strikes the rise he's taking cover behind.

Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Nikolai, it ineffectually wounds his right arm.


Nikolai fades out of the nightmare.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Nikolai, it mildly wounds his left leg.

Cara says "I'll line up some supressing fire then. Tell me when the frag is out."
Dean says "Shit. "
Isaiah charges toward Konstantin.
Emmanuel says "Non, just to shoot at it, I mean."
Cara says "I'm already there."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at depression which damages it.

Chara charges toward Cara.
Korina splays her fingers and takes aim at Isaiah(wolf) - ten brilliant beams of light shoot forth, terrorizing his surroundings with a prismatic onslaught that misses him.

Cara fires off a shot at depression which damages it.

Konstantin roars into his radio, turning to charge; "Depression! Go go go!"

Ash says "Here they come."
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Rachel charges toward depression.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of Korina -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It

Ash fires off a shot at rise which damages it.

Konstantin charges toward depression.
Cara says "Dire cat inbound."
Korina says "Rachel first."
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at Korina that strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.

Ash says "Got it."
Dean says "Roger. "
Rachel starts to glow slightly.

Ash says "Aura'd. "
Cara charges toward depression.
Chara charges toward Cara.
Emmanuel narrows his eyes over toward depression with violent intent

Ethereal butterflies of pure light flutter through the air with a gesture from Korina, circling Rachel's head before they dissipate into a shower of glitter that misses her.

Cara says "You in range Emmanuel?"
Dean says "They're all coming in fast."
Chara says "Dire cat hostile?"
Cara says "Yes. "
Chara fires off a shot at a feisty, juvenile dire-cat with blue and grey stripes and too much energy which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Emmanuel says "Oui. Korina's."
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rachel, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.

Rachel charges toward Konstantin.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of depression -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It damages it.

Cara says "Supressing fire Emmanuel please. Now. Say when done."
Konstantin makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Konstantin lunges, driving his blade forwards in a vicious stab at Korina with his full weight behind it that is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Emmanuel starts to spray depression with suppressing fire.

Cara launches a grenade at depression.

Emmanuel says "Done. "
Cara says "Frag out."
Korina says "Ash - bandage me."
Konstantin leaps forwards, stabbing Korina with all his momentum, sadly parried at the last moment. "Ah shit, here it comes!"

Korina says "Good. "
A lance of light forms in Korina's hands, aimed at Rachel - it splits mid-air to form a rainbow arcing with deadly intent; the force of the radiant illumination completely misses her.

A feisty, juvenile dire-cat with blue and grey stripes and too much energy launches a slashing rake attack at Konstantin with her claws which is dodged by him.

Konstantin is picked up by an invisible force..

Chara fires off a shot at a feisty, juvenile dire-cat with blue and grey stripes and too much energy which completely misses her.

Cara fires off a shot at Rachel which ineffectually wounds her right leg.

Konstantin kicks at someone "I am the one that gives the sachets, Asad! Let go of my leg!"

The muzzle of Rachel's rifle flashes bright. It bays out gunfire in Korina's direction; brass casings spin, glinting in the smoke. A bullet

a Vulplope - a plush vulpine jackalope throws a punch at Konstantin, it is blocked by him.

Konstantin kicks at a feisty, juvenile dire-cat with blue and grey stripes and too much energy "I am the one that gives the sachets, Asad! Let go of my leg!"

Isaiah charges toward a svelte woman in a three-piece suit.
Konstantin steps sideways, probing at Korina's guard with a quick jab that is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

Dean stares hard and begins to circle around Konstantin, looking for a sign of weakness with a strike that is parried by his angular black side-sword.

Korina says "Do /not/ let go of his leg, Asad!"
Cara says "Now we take the rise."
Rachel retreats from Dean.
Cara charges toward rise.
Ash says "Motherf- "
Chara charges toward Cara.
Dean says "Steady. "
Konstantin starts to look a little more unsure of himself.

Ash says "More, Korina?"
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards Konstantin, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by his angular black side-sword.

Konstantinsomeone gags a bit, "I feel strange."

Korina says "If you can."
A feisty, juvenile dire-cat with blue and grey stripes and too much energy launches a slashing rake attack at Konstantin with her claws which ineffectually wounds his right leg.

Cara fires off a shot at Isaiah(wolf) which ineffectually wounds his left arm.

Konstantin hisses, turning about and slashing at thise around him; "Artyom, Simonov! Get a fucking move on!"

Ash fires off a shot at Rachel which ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.

a Vulplope - a plush vulpine jackalope throws a punch at Konstantin, it is blocked by him.

Konstantin charges toward depression.
Chara fires off a shot at Isaiah(wolf) which ineffectually wounds his stomach.

Isaiah charges toward rise.
Dean balances the weight of his weapon with both hands, winds up for a horrible strike then swings it at Konstantin in a vicious arch downward arch that is parried by his angular black side-sword.

Emmanuel charges toward a cobbled together drone..
Rachel charges toward rise.
Cara charges toward rise.
Emmanuel launches a grenade at depression.

Chara charges toward Cara.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Rachel which ineffectually wounds her chest.


Rachel fades out of the nightmare.
A lance of light forms in Korina's hands, aimed at Cara - it splits mid-air to form a rainbow arcing with deadly intent; the force of the radiant illumination sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Korina nods her head at Ash. "Good."

A feisty, juvenile dire-cat with blue and grey stripes and too much energy launches a slashing rake attack at Konstantin with her claws which ineffectually wounds his right arm.

Figure in combat fatigues with a sun emblazoned patch fires off a shot at Isaiah(wolf) which ineffectually wounds his chest.

Korina retreats from depression.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.


a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame fades out of the nightmare.
a Vulplope - a plush vulpine jackalope throws a punch at Konstantin, it strikes him in the chest.

Konstantin groans, his wounds clogging with blood and scarring visibly to those near to him; "Blyaaaattt!" He seems more focused on staying alive than anything else

Isaiah charges toward rise.
Dean swings his weapon at Konstantin, it ineffectually wounds his stomach.

Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at Korina that sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Chara fires off a shot at Isaiah(wolf) which completely misses him.

Cara charges toward rise.

depression fades out of the nightmare.
Dean says "Son of a.."
Ash says "Fuck "
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Ash which completely misses him.

Ethereal butterflies of pure light flutter through the air with a gesture from Korina, circling Cara's head before they dissipate into a shower of glitter that sends up a spray of soil near her feet.


Dean says "I could use a bandage."
Konstantin says "Fucking Templars! "
An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

Chara says "Looks like he is at the rise already"

Konstantin fades out of the nightmare.
A feisty, juvenile dire-cat with blue and grey stripes and too much energy launches a slashing rake attack at Konstantin with her claws which mildly wounds his right leg.

Ash says "If I can before dying...."
Emmanuel charges toward rise.
Korina moves protectively towards Ash.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fires off a shot at Korina which sends up a spray of water near her feet.

Chara charges toward Cara.
Cara fires off a shot at a svelte woman in a three-piece suit which ineffectually wounds her left arm.

Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.

Cara charges toward rise.
Isaiah(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Cara with his claws which is dodged by her.

Chara fires off a shot at a svelte woman in a three-piece suit which ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.

Emmanuel launches a tear gas grenade at Ash.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.

Dean makes a supernatural leap to Emmanuel.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Cara, it deflects off her set of pure white battle armor.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

Ash says "Getting fucking rawdogged."

jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fades out of the nightmare.

a svelte woman in a three-piece suit fades out of the nightmare.
"Alright." Cara growls. "Let's FIGHT puppy." Cara pulls her kukri. "Triage when you get here please Chara."

Figure in combat fatigues with a sun emblazoned patch swings her weapon at Isaiah(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his forehead.

Emmanuel charges toward rise.
Cara jabs Isaiah(wolf) with a taser.

Chara charges toward Cara.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.

Dean charges toward Emmanuel.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at figure in combat fatigues with a sun emblazoned patch, it strikes the rise she's taking cover behind.

Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by her.

Korina says "Ash - bandage me again when you can. I'll get you."
Ash swings his weapon at a fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone, it is parried by him.

Ash says "Alright. "
Chara flicks out a baton raising it up before attempting to send down a series of blows onto Isaiah(wolf)

Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

Cara launches a stab at Isaiah(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right leg.


Isaiah fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel prepares a landmine.

Cara says "Bola Dean please Emmanuel"
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

A lance of light forms in Korina's hands, aimed at Emmanuel - it splits mid-air to form a rainbow arcing with deadly intent; the force of the radiant illumination misses him.

Korina says "Ash - move so I can protect you. Cover is gone."
A landmine is pushed away from Dean by an invisible force.

Ash swings his weapon at a fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone, it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

Chara swings her weapon at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, it is parried by her.

Ash charges toward Korina.
A cobbled together drone. fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.

Korina says "When I say move it means move away."
Cara hurls a bola at Dean's legs.

Ash says "...will keep in mind."
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

Cara says "Nevermind I got it."
Cara fires off a shot at an imperial vanguard of Illarin which misses her.

There's a click as Emmanuel sets his rifle into spray and pray mode, as it were, and then opens fire upon Ash with several quick potshots, which misses him.

Emmanuel charges toward rise.

a cobbled together drone. fades out of the nightmare.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Chara, it is parried by her a collapsible baton club.


a fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone fades out of the nightmare.
Ethereal butterflies of pure light flutter through the air with a gesture from Korina, circling Emmanuel's head before they dissipate into a shower of glitter that misses him.

Ash says "Fucking Emmanuel...."
Chara swings her weapon at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, it is parried by her.


jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fades out of the nightmare.
Korina makes a shooting gesture at Ash - they should move, whenever they can, as per the aforementioned plan.

Korina says "Do you need another bandage? Or you, Dean?"
Dean charges toward Emmanuel.
Dean swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Ash says "I do."
Dean says "Yeah. "
Cara fires off a shot at Dean which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Ash says "Heading for you."
Korina says "Hm. "
Korina makes a supernatural leap to Dean.
A bunch of French nonsense is expelled by Emmanuel as he attempts to distract Dean just long enough to clobber them with a two-handed strike, which is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

Emmanuel charges toward rise.
Cara says "Landmines. Quick."
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Chara, it is parried by her a collapsible baton club.


a feisty, juvenile dire-cat with blue and grey stripes and too much energy fades out of the nightmare.
A lance of light forms in Korina's hands, aimed at Emmanuel - it splits mid-air to form a rainbow arcing with deadly intent; the force of the radiant illumination ineffectually wounds his forehead.

Chara says "This guy hits hard!"
Ash charges toward Dean.
Chara fires off a shot at an imperial vanguard of Illarin which misses her.

Emmanuel hurls a bola at Dean's legs.

Emmanuel says "Triage. "
Cara says "Good work Emmanuel. Chara. Triage"
Cara prepares a landmine.

Cara charges toward rise.
Korina moves protectively towards Dean.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it completely misses her.

Korina says "Don't move to the rise."
Emmanuel sucks down a steadying breath as they raise their rifle, and draw a bead upon Ash, after locating something vital on their target, they fire, which ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

Korina says "Landmine. "
Dean says "I can trigger it from afar if I see it."
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Chara, it is parried by her a collapsible baton club.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Ash, it impacts against his camouflaged stab vest.

Dean says "And I see it."
Korina says "It is right on there."
Chara says "Ow damnit."
Ash says "I'm fucked."
Ash runs towards the objective.
Cara says "Oh for fucks sake."
Dean charges toward Emmanuel.
Cara launches a stab at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

Dean swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his ceramic-plated vest.


Emmanuel fades out of the nightmare.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Chara, it impacts against her armor.


Ash fades out of the nightmare.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Ash, it mildly wounds his left arm.

Ethereal butterflies of pure light flutter through the air with a gesture from Korina, circling Cara's head before they dissipate into a shower of glitter that

Chara says "Boom? "
Figure in combat fatigues with a sun emblazoned patch swings her weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

Dean says "If you drop that grenade."
Korina says "No booms."
Dean says "I'm going to pull you back into it."
Chara swings her weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

Cara says "You seem to think I'm in your chain of command Dean."
Chara sprays Dean in the face with pepper spray.

Cara launches a stab at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Chara, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.


figure in combat fatigues with a sun emblazoned patch fades out of the nightmare.
Korina moves protectively towards Dean.
Chara says "Triage "
Dean says "You seem to think I give a fuck."
Dean swings his weapon at Cara, it is parried by her kukri knife.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Cara, it is parried by her kukri knife.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Chara, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.

Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards Cara, their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault is parried by her kukri knife.

Cara says "Good. Neither of us cares. As it... ugh... Should be. "
Dean says "Good, so sit here and fight."
Cara says "Fuck you you overgrown puppy."

Chara fades out of the nightmare.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Chara, it mildly wounds her right shoulder.

Slowly, in the heat of combat, Dean brings the back of his arm to his helmet to wipe off the smeared peppergas from the visor. "I'm going to tear out your tongue and feed it to Emmanuel."

Dean swings his weapon at Cara, it strikes her armor with bruising force.


Cara fades out of the nightmare.

a Vulplope - a plush vulpine jackalope fades out of the nightmare.
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards an imperial vanguard of Illarin, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by her.

Dean says "Was that all of those fucks?"
Korina is more pre-occupied with getting all the stabbery done to get into all the verbal stabbing, and she nods her head at Dean. "Think so. Do you need another bandage?"

Dean says "It can hold off."
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

Dean says "Unless you want me to shift and clear the place out faster."
Dean swings his weapon at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, it is parried by her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

Korina says "No, it's fine."
Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards an imperial vanguard of Illarin, their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault strikes her armor with bruising force.


an imperial vanguard of Illarin fades out of the nightmare.
Korina says "Better to have your bow on hand. We will clear them out easily enough."
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

Dean says "Fucking hell.."
Dean balances the weight of his weapon with both hands, winds up for a horrible strike then swings it at an imperial vanguard of Illarin in a vicious arch downward arch that is parried by her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean, it deflects off his shield.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Dean, it deflects off his shield.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

Dean swings his weapon at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, it strikes her armor with bruising force.


an imperial vanguard of Illarin fades out of the nightmare.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Dean, it deflects off his shield.

Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards an imperial vanguard of Illarin, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean, it deflects off his shield.

Dean swings his weapon at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, it is parried by her.


an imperial vanguard of Illarin fades out of the nightmare.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Dean, it deflects off his shield.

Korina gives Dean a concerned glance - for the sake of the operation, of course. She's not worried or anything.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Dean, it deflects off his shield.

Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards an imperial vanguard of Illarin, their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault is parried by her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Dean, it deflects off his shield.


A templar strike force jarhead fades out of the nightmare.
Meanwhile, that brick wall of a thing continues - sweating blood off of his temples. Shrapnel on his temple through a cracked and half-torn helmet, arrows in his shoulder, and wounds at his sides profusely bleeding. Dean doesn't stop swinging even for a second even as damage continues to accumulate - even taking a moment to rip out his crossbow from the side to take a crack over yonder at one of the more distant soldiers that tries to circle around them. All the sound he makes - it is simply a slow, ireful growl in his throat.

Korina says "I can protect if you move away. Not a lot of protection under cover."
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

Dean says "They just keep fucking coming."
Dean balances the weight of his weapon with both hands, winds up for a horrible strike then swings it at an imperial vanguard of Illarin in a vicious arch downward arch that is parried by him.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Dean, it deflects off his shield.

Korina says "... maybe you should shift."
Korina sniffs.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

Dean says "Not viable anymore, I'd still be just as hurt."
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

"Mrrrph," goes an annoyed little noise in Korina's throat. "But you will hit harder," she points out to Dean.

Dean swings his weapon at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


an imperial vanguard of Illarin fades out of the nightmare.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.

Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards an imperial vanguard of Illarin, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by him.

Dean sighs out a growl, and starts to backtrack - start tearing out his armor.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at an imperial vanguard of Illarin with his claws which deflects off her armor.


an imperial vanguard of Illarin fades out of the nightmare.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean(wolf), it is dodged by him.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean(wolf), it is dodged by him.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

Korina swings her weapon at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, it is parried by her.

Dean(wolf) starts to growl, spilling caustic venom through a lethal grimace before leaping at an imperial vanguard of Illarin with fangs of wrathful and cruel intent, the attack is dodged by her.


an imperial vanguard of Illarin fades out of the nightmare.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean(wolf), it is dodged by him.

Dean(wolf) snarls again through a bleeding mouth - and spits out one of the legs he's torn off for once. The sight of all the vanguards coming in from afar only make him paw at the ground.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

Korina squints at three more of the soldiers who've started making their way over with an annoyed click of her tongue. "Do you want another bandage?" comes the question for someone.

Almost bored, Korina casually lobs a ball of multi-hued light an imperial vanguard of Illarin's way, which bursts apart mid-air and misses her.

Korina squints at three more of the soldiers who've started making their way over with an annoyed click of her tongue. "Do you want another bandage?" comes the question for Dean(wolf).

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his forehead.

Dean(wolf) nods at Korina.

Dean(wolf) also bleeds from his forehead, apparently.

Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at an imperial vanguard of Illarin with his claws which is dodged by her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

That tends to happen when one gets bonked in the forehead by an arrow. Korina gets to the bandaging with clinical efficiency, not spending a second more touching fur than what is necessary to patch him up.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean(wolf), it is dodged by him.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean(wolf), it is dodged by him.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean(wolf), it is dodged by him.

Korina says "Mm. I think it will be easier if we move to the capture point and let them hit us with arrows. Arrows are not much of a threat."
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at an imperial vanguard of Illarin with his claws which is dodged by her.


an imperial vanguard of Illarin fades out of the nightmare.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.

"But," Korina eyes Dean(wolf), who's... well, a wolf. "I am not sure how that would work out. Maybe better. Maybe worse."

"But," Korina eyes Dean(wolf), who's... well, a wolf. "I am not sure how that would work out. Maybe better. Maybe worse."

Even while shifted, it looks like Dean(wolf) is accumulating damage faster than Korina can patch him up. He hobbles forward after taking down another- then gives her a nudge with the side of his nose - steps ahead to cover her charge.

Korina did not mean to send that twice.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right arm.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings her weapon at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right arm.

Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at an imperial vanguard of Illarin with his claws which is dodged by her.

Dean retreats from an imperial vanguard of Illarin.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

Korina says "That is wrong way, hmph. I cannot bandage you from there."
Dean(wolf) grumbles, wolfishly.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his stomach.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his chest.

Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
It does look like Dean(wolf) handles the arrows far better now, even though he's hobbling - practically limping after Korina, now.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right arm.


Korina glances at the vanguards, and back at Dean(wolf). "Can you take one more barrage? I can move to you instead of capture."

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his left arm.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his chest.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his chest.

Korina runs towards the objective.
Korina says "Oh. Yes you can."
Korina believed in Dean(wolf) all along.

Korina continues beating back the Illarin Empire's scouts and vanguards (or helping them with the People's rebellion).

It looks like Dean(wolf) can take a lot more barrages if its just arrows. They lodge into his pelt - to stay there. An oversized hedgehog that continues to move after her through his pained snarls.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

Dean charges toward Korina.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his stomach.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his stomach.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his left arm.

"We should have done this sooner," Korina decides.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

Korina's bandages aren't actually never-ending, though, so she pulls some more out, just in case, while she gets to securing the area. "Rude," she calls out to that one guy who misses the giant wolf and hits her head.

Korina meant hits her instead*, but hey, it might've been her head.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right leg.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right leg.

That latter barrage makes Dean(wolf) pause, yet still make an effort to step in the way further - to loom over Korina and turn his head away at the small mound all the vanguard soldiers hide behind. His drawn back lips display all of his fangs, snarling -- and then he starts to drop lower to the ground.

Dean(wolf) lowers his body clower to the ground and starts to prowl.

Korina continues beating back the Illarin Empire's scouts and vanguards (or helping them with the People's rebellion).

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it misses him.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his forehead.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his chest.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his stomach.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his left arm.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

Korina continues beating back the Illarin Empire's scouts and vanguards (or helping them with the People's rebellion).

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his forehead.

Another barrage from overhead, and Dean(wolf) nearly topples. It doesn't happen when he intercepts that other guy shooting at her - puts his shoulder in the way of the missile and Korina, and earns that arrows lodged deep into his shoulder with a harsh growl. His body slowly begins to slump, however. Maybe two more of those - and he's not long for this world, bleeding oout through his maw.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

"Uh oh..." Korina mumbles at the new reinforcements in the distance.

Korina is bandaging as fast as she can!

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right leg.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his left arm.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

Dean(wolf) lowers his body clower to the ground and starts to prowl.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his forehead.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his forehead.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right leg.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his left arm.

Korina continues beating back the Illarin Empire's scouts and vanguards (or helping them with the People's rebellion).

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his left arm.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his left arm.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right arm.

Korina winces in sympathy as another round of arrows is shot at Dean(wolf). "Just..." she starts, pauses, eyes him some more, and then quietens. Nope, she's got nothing.

It looks like every barrage further fuels some deep seated anger of this immobile, furry blockade. Dean(wolf) growls again with all that hate, then nudges Korina further ahead, drops down around her on all fours and essentially curls up to let her work. His legs have clearly gave out with the amount of arrows in them.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his stomach.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his left leg.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his stomach.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin swings his weapon at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his left arm.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his right leg.

Dean(wolf) starts to growl, spilling caustic venom through a lethal grimace before leaping at an imperial vanguard of Illarin with fangs of wrathful and cruel intent, the attack is dodged by him.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

"Oh, hello," Korina mumble-grumbles at an imperial vanguard of Illarin, giving him the stink-eye.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it ineffectually wounds his stomach.


Dean fades out of the nightmare.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it mildly wounds his left shoulder.

Korina continues beating back the Illarin Empire's scouts and vanguards (or helping them with the People's rebellion).

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

"Shoo," Korina tells an imperial vanguard of Illarin. "Your cover is over there," there's a gesture at the rise, from which he can surely just sit and beat her up. That would be nice, wouldn't it?

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

Korina continues beating back the Illarin Empire's scouts and vanguards (or helping them with the People's rebellion).

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

Korina continues beating back the Illarin Empire's scouts and vanguards (or helping them with the People's rebellion).

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

Korina continues beating back the Illarin Empire's scouts and vanguards (or helping them with the People's rebellion).

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her chest.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her forehead.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her forehead.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.

Korina winces with every arrow that comes her way, eying the large, large group of vanguards in the distance. There's a furrow to her brow, and her teeth worry at her bottom lip while she tries to focus.

Korina continues beating back the Illarin Empire's scouts and vanguards (or helping them with the People's rebellion).

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her right arm.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her right arm.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her right arm.

Korina exhales out a slow, slow breath. "Fuck," she claims. Nothing to it, then. Yolo, c'est la vie, all of that. Time to make the best of what she's got here.

Korina makes a supernatural leap to rock-formation.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her forehead.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left leg.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her forehead.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her right leg.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her right leg.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left leg.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left leg.

Korina moves protectively towards rock-formation.
An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her chest.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her chest.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her right leg.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left leg.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her left leg.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her chest.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.

Korina moves protectively towards rock-formation.
Korina exhales slowly.

The rock-formation is here to keep her company in these trying times. Thank you, rock-formation. Korina pats the rock she's hiding behind, and huddles down to recover as much as she can.

Korina lets out a muffled little sound of distress as the first three vanguards step close to the rock formation, shifting on her feet as though trying to figure out the best possible moment to move.

Korina charges toward rise.
And there - that has to be it, surely. Home free? Korina can only hope.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

Korina continues beating back the Illarin Empire's scouts and vanguards (or helping them with the People's rebellion).

Korina continues beating back the Illarin Empire's scouts and vanguards (or helping them with the People's rebellion).

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

Korina continues beating back the Illarin Empire's scouts and vanguards (or helping them with the People's rebellion).

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

Korina continues beating back the Illarin Empire's scouts and vanguards (or helping them with the People's rebellion).

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

Korina continues beating back the Illarin Empire's scouts and vanguards (or helping them with the People's rebellion).

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.


An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

An imperial vanguard of Illarin draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.

The Balanced Alliance has proved victorious.