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Heralds Of Winters Grasps Operation In Westrend 240828

In the brisk dawn of a Westrend village, under the shadow of impending storm clouds, the Heralds of Winter's Grasp find themselves embroiled in a fierce confrontation for the soul of the land. Their mission, led by the steadfast Korina, is to convert the fierce Vikings of the region to fight for Vaelys, the Frostcaller, against opposing factions aiming to halt their spiritual conquest. Amidst this chaos, Fayad narrowly escapes an arrow, signifying the beginning of a battle fraught with near misses and the clang of parried blows. Konstantin, demonstrating his agility and tactical acumen, calls for backup, positioning himself and his allies advantageously, juxtaposing Emmanuel’s and Dean’s futile attempts to land hits on the Vikings, lightening the mood with their missed shots sparking off the ground.

The climax of the conflict crescendos as arcane magics and brute force clash. Emmanuel, with a blend of frustration and determination, attempts to dismantle their cover, a strategic hut, only for his actions to result in comedic misfortune as he injures himself, much to Fayad's concern. Despite their setbacks, including incapacitating Dean with a tranquilizer after his supernatural approach toward Fayad, their spirits remain undaunted. In the thick of battle, strategic leaps, supernatural powers, and elemental magics fly as fiercely as the arrows from their enemies. Nikolai supports with his flaming hammer, though his efforts largely miss their marks. However, it's the steadfast effort of Korina, tirelessly working toward their mission amidst the chaos, that truly defines their endeavor. Ultimately, amidst a barrage of ineffectual shots, tactical leaps, and the swirling chaos of a battlefield lit by arcane and mundane warfare, the Lawful Extremists Alliance emerges victorious. Their triumph not only marks the successful conversion of the Vikings but also signals a turning point in the power struggle for Westrend, weaved through with the persistence, resilience, and the unfaltering dedication of Korina and her allies to the cause of the Frostcaller.
At Thu Aug 15 2024, in a village near Westrend

Mission: Get to the designated site and continue converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause until the process is complete.

The Heralds of Winter's Grasp aim to convert the fierce warriors of Westrend to the cause of Vaelys, the Frostcaller. By infiltrating key villages and noble households, the cultists seek to subtly spread the doctrine of their eidolon through whispered promises of glory and eternal honor, turning them into loyal followers of the Frost Queen for their eventual takeover of the entire Wilds.


a small village in Westrend
It is morning, about 5F(-15C) degrees, and the sky is covered by dark grey stormclouds.


A fierce, axe-wielding viking draws and quickly fires an arrow at Fayad, it misses him.

Konstantin presses a finger to a neck-implanted communicator, hailing the backup.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at a fierce, axe-wielding viking which sparks off the ground near her feet.

Emmanuel charges toward corner.
Konstantin says "Oh, right there"
Fayad charges toward corner.
Emmanuel says "To the corner, mon amie!"
Fayad says "Corner, here"
Fayad fires off a shot at a fierce, axe-wielding viking which misses her.

Konstantin makes a supernatural leap to wagon.
Korina says "All that cover is very far. "
Korina sniffs sadly.

Korina moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Dean says "What's the plan?"
Konstantin says "We can hold the open I think"
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a fierce, axe-wielding viking which misses her.

Dean charges toward hut.
Konstantin says "If they have no cover to attack, we don't need it to hold"
Fayad fires off a shot at a fierce, axe-wielding viking which misses her.

Korina says "That works."
Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

Konstantin says "I will work on the cover. My goons will keep me safe"
Nikolai moves protectively towards Korina.
Konstantin presses a finger to a neck-implanted communicator, hailing the backup.

A fierce, axe-wielding viking swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Korina says "Too late."
Nikolai taps his neck twice and activates a distress beacon.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at a fierce, axe-wielding viking, it is parried by her.

Dean charges toward a fierce, axe-wielding viking.
"That is.. a lot of them." Emmanuel comments under his breath as he takes note of the many Hand and Heralds standing in opposition.

Fayad places a small figurine onto the ground as the area around it begins to heat up. The figurine undergoes the process of arcane possession.

Fayad says "They all arrived directly at the spot they need to be."
Fayad says "On top of that."
Konstantin moves protectively towards jackbooted, balaclava-wearing enforcer.
Dean says "I'll go for the buzzcut and Fayad."
Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

Nikolai moves protectively towards Korina.
A fierce, axe-wielding viking swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

A fierce, axe-wielding viking draws and quickly fires an arrow at Nikolai, it misses him.

A fierce, axe-wielding viking draws and quickly fires an arrow at Nikolai, it misses him.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at a fierce, axe-wielding viking, it deflects off her armor.


a fierce, axe-wielding viking fades out of the nightmare.
Konstantin hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at a fierce, axe-wielding viking, it sparks off the ground near his feet.

Nikolai points his hammer at a fierce, axe-wielding viking and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards her that misses her.

Dean makes a supernatural leap to Emmanuel.
Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

Fayad deploys the boy, quietly wiping at his brow as he channels the magic to summon the meagre spirit.

A fierce, axe-wielding viking draws and quickly fires an arrow at Nikolai, it misses him.

A fierce, axe-wielding viking draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.

Fayad fires off a shot at Dean which completely misses him.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at Dean which completely misses him.

Konstantin hurls a ball of roiling black and red flame at a fierce, axe-wielding viking, it deflects off his armor.


a fierce, axe-wielding viking fades out of the nightmare.
Nikolai points his hammer at a fierce, axe-wielding viking and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards her that deflects off her armor.

Dean says "They can't even aim for shit."
"We've got one incoming, hm?" Emmanuel suggests as he notes the inked up fellow.


a fierce, axe-wielding viking fades out of the nightmare.
Dean charges toward hut.
Fayad says "mhm. "
Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

Konstantin throws up a rude gesture towards Emmanuel and Fayad, his enforcers preparing their rifles either side of him

Fayad fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

"Ooof!" Emmanuel blurts out as something or other draws him forward and into the corner, where he busts his forehead. There's a string of French complaints after.

Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

Konstantin says "They are destroying the only cover they could use to challenge us"
Fayad blinks at Emmanuel. "Are you okay?", he asks, baffled.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

Dean says "I'm behind it, that's why."
Dean says "I'll keep them busy a little."
Konstantin says "That would do it"
Fayad fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

Dean says "They can try to take it down and focus on me, you guys go on ahead."
"Oui, oui.." Emmanuel answers back while raising a hand to rub at the goose egg forming upon his brow, "It is the telekinesisesis, hm?" That is definitely not how this word is said.

Fayad fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

A nearby object suddenly flings itself into Emmanuel.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

Fayad says "I could just start channeling positive energy into you?"
Fayad fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

And then a brick from that particular corner flies up, and bonks Emmanuel on the /back/ of the head this time. "Ack!" He complains sourly, and shakes his head. "Stop it!"

Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

Emmanuel says "Non! We shoot the hut, and then the man hiding in it! "
Fayad fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

Fayad groans to himself. "They're going to be done with the whole operation by the time the hut's gone, you realise."

Konstantin charges toward stall.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

Nikolai says "Jane, stick to the President."
Fayad fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

Remaining exactly where he is, taking cover by the hut, Dean reloads a bolt to his crossbow and prepares that massive claymore single-handedly in his other hand. His eyes land on Emmanuel, then Fayad. "Do you want it quick or painful?"

Fayad fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

"..Perhaps." Emmanuel allows as he squints over in the distance, "Who is the woman on their side in the suit? What a strange choice."

Emmanuel fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

Fayad says "It's Nikolai's muscle."
A fierce, axe-wielding viking draws and quickly fires an arrow at Nikolai, it misses him.

Fayad says "The jackboots are Konstantin's muscle."
Fayad fires off a shot at hut which damages it.

Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

Fayad says "Oh, viking incoming."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a fierce, axe-wielding viking which misses him.

Konstantin makes a supernatural leap to a fierce, axe-wielding viking.
Nikolai points his hammer at a fierce, axe-wielding viking and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards him that misses him.

A fierce, axe-wielding viking swings his weapon at Konstantin, it is parried by his angular black side-sword.

A fierce, axe-wielding viking swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Konstantin swings his weapon at a fierce, axe-wielding viking, it is parried by him.

Fayad launches an attack at a fierce, axe-wielding viking which is parried by him.

Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

Dean says "Vikins are assaulting them."
Nikolai points his hammer at a fierce, axe-wielding viking and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards him that strikes his armor with bruising force.


a fierce, axe-wielding viking fades out of the nightmare.
A fierce, axe-wielding viking swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at a fierce, axe-wielding viking, it is parried by him.

Fayad launches an attack at a fierce, axe-wielding viking which deflects off his armor.

A fierce, axe-wielding viking draws and quickly fires an arrow at Nikolai, it misses him.

A fierce, axe-wielding viking swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

Dean charges toward Emmanuel.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a fierce, axe-wielding viking, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


a fierce, axe-wielding viking fades out of the nightmare.
Fayad fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.

Fayad says "Dean's coming up on us now"
Nikolai points his hammer at a fierce, axe-wielding viking and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards her that misses her.

Emmanuel says "Prepare your taser, and tranq, hm? "
A fierce, axe-wielding viking draws and quickly fires an arrow at Nikolai, it misses him.

Fayad says "Understood! "
Korina continues converting (or preventing the conversion) of the vikings of Westrend towards Vaelys' cause.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.

Dean makes a supernatural leap to Fayad.
Fayad fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.

Emmanuel shoots Dean with a tranq dart.

Nikolai points his hammer at a fierce, axe-wielding viking and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards her that deflects off her armor.


a fierce, axe-wielding viking fades out of the nightmare.
Dean says "Cute. "
Emmanuel says "Use the tasergun on him."
Fayad shoots Dean with a taser.

Dean says "Even cuter."
The Lawful Extremists Alliance has proved victorious.