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Spears Of The Seas Operation In Rhagost 240301
In the frigid shadows of the Balquest Pass, a desperate struggle unfolded under the watchful gaze of a waning gibbous moon. The mission was clear: intercept the deed to Horcroft Manor from a courier amidst a merchant caravan and return it safely. The caravan was guarded, not just by men of steel and fur but by the fierce resolve to protect what was believed rightfully theirs. Amidst biting winds and the threat of ambushing parties – known as the Spears of the Sea and the Golden Shadows – a chaotic skirmish broke loose. The caravan guards, though stout-hearted and braced for bloodshed, found themselves facing a unique ensemble of adversaries: Jodie, the lone wolf navigating the snow with ease; Viktorin, the marksman with a penchant for missing shots; Samantha, the strategist utilizing the terrain to her advantage; and Harriet, providing cover fire and strategic insight.
The battle surged like the winter storm around them, each participant playing their part in the turbulent dance of war. Harriet managed to secure the deed amidst the melee, a triumph momentarily sweet. However, the skirmish was far from over. New foes emerged, as tribal warriors descended upon the group with a fierce battle cry, led by their chief astride a formidable eagle. The group, although weary, was not without their resources. Samantha, carrying the all-important deed, dared a reckless sprint toward the extraction, arrows and threats snapping at her heels. With Viktorin covering the rear and dishing out sporadic fire, and Harriet ensuring that every step was protected, the trio made a daring dash toward safety. In a climactic moment, amidst the rush of enemies and the looming prospect of failure, the Virtuous Extremists Alliance saw themselves victoriously escaping with the deed in hand, a testament to their cunning, bravery, and unyielding resolve.
At Thu Feb 29 2024, in mountains near Rhagost
Mission: Intercept deed to Horcroft Manor and bring it back to the extraction point.
With the passing of Renquest Horcroft the deed to his estate, Horcroft Manor passes to his eldest daughter. Proxima, of the house of Jupiter. The deed is being delivered to her via a courier who has joined a merchant caravan traveling over the mountains of northern Rhagost via the Balquest pass.
Balquest Pass
It is night, about 37F(2C) degrees, and the sky is partly covered by dark grey clouds. There is a waning gibbous moon.
Jodie charges toward rise.
Samantha charges toward depression.
Harriet gives a bit of a blink at where the group has landed.
Harriet charges toward Samantha.
Samantha glances around. "Not much cover, head for that depression!" She calls out as she starts to run to the south.
Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Samantha draws a rune in the air with her fingertip, water vapor trailing behind her finger.
Harriet declares, "I think I am bad luck when it comes to starting points!"
A bone-chilling wind whipped through the narrow Balquest Pass, biting into the skin of the weary travellers who trudged through the frost-rimed rocks, each step leaving a distinct footprint in the fragile, glass-like snow. The mule-drawn carriages of the merchant caravan creaked and groaned, their wooden frames straining and crackling in the relentless cold while in the heart of this dwell, a frightened courier grasped a chest iron-clad and ornamented.
Either side of the caravan, gruff caravan guards huddle in their fur cloaks, eyes constantly shifting nervously towards the darker, starker paths of the pass. "Bleeding winds would freeze the gods themselves,"one of them muttered, his teeth rattling. Another, eyes alight with a steely determination, gritted out, "Let's just keep movin', the barmaids at Fairview Inn are sure to be warm enough for us all once we get through these blasted mountains."
Jodie charges toward rise.
Samantha charges toward depression.
Harriet charges toward Samantha.
Viktorin says "Jodie spotted"
Jodie(wolf) moves across the field all by her lonesome, her thick furr protects her from the elements and her size and bounds allow her to move freely without a struggle.
Viktorin charges toward Samantha.
Harriet fires off a shot at caravan guard which misses him.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at caravan guard with her M4, it misses him.
Viktorin fires off a shot at caravan guard which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Harriet provides Viktorin with a confirming nod about the Moore.
Jodie charges toward rise.
Samantha charges toward depression.
Caravan guard draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.
Harriet charges toward depression.
Harriet fires off a shot at caravan guard which misses him.
Viktorin fires off a shot at caravan guard which deflects off his armor.
Chaos erupted as the beleaguered caravan found itself beset on all sides. Fear-stricken cries filled the air as the Spears of the Sea sprang out from the shadows, their weapons gleaming with a deadly intent. The guards, over their initial shock, drew their swords, their faces etched with grit and grim determination. "Spears of the Sea to the left, Golden Shadows to the right, and the gods save us, a bloody werewolf!" snarled the guard captain, his voice carrying the bitter tinge of nerves stretched too thin. One of the merchants, an old grizzled fellow, muttered a prayer beneath his breath as he fumbled for his own short sword. Disbelief and terror painted on every face; the guards formed a crude, defiant line in front of the caravan. "If we go down, let it be with our boots damp and the air filled with our enemies' blood!" roared the captain, his voice echoing through the pass. Above the grim chorus of steel meeting steel and men's uttered prayers, the courier clutched the iron-clad chest tighter, eyes darting like a cornered animal, contemplating the impossible odds.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at caravan guard with her M4, it deflects off his armor.
Samantha charges toward depression.
Caravan guard draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Harriet charges toward depression.
Harriet fires off a shot at caravan guard which strikes his armor with bruising force.
caravan guard fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet has deed to Horcroft Manor.
Viktorin says "They really don't like you Sam..."
Viktorin fires off a shot at caravan guard which misses him.
"They have terrible taste," Harriet says in response to Viktorin.
Samantha curses as she ducks arrows flying from all directions, dashing towards the depression. "Well now I can't see them." She complains, "Stupid mountain."
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at caravan guard with her M4, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Samantha charges toward caravan guard.
Harriet charges toward depression.
Jodie(wolf) settles in at the rise, there isn't much she can do from here as they haven't invented a rifle that a wolf can wield. As the Golden Shadow mercenaries approach she turns her focus to them and snarls a warning
Harriet fires off a shot at caravan guard which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Harriet glances at Samantha, and she points her rifle to the west.
Viktorin fires off a shot at caravan guard which misses him.
Viktorin says "Jodie is out of sight. Shall I cover our rear?"
Samantha glances to the west, then back at Harriet and raises her eyebrows in a 'what?' expression.
Harriet asks, "Or you mean Jodie and the others?" of Samantha and then realises, that yes, quite a mountain.
Caravan guard draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.
Samantha charges toward caravan guard.
Harriet bats her lashes ever so innocently at Samantha.
Samantha lashes out at caravan guard with her spear, it deflects off his armor.
Harriet fires off a shot at caravan guard which strikes his armor with bruising force.
caravan guard fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet has deed to Horcroft Manor.
Samantha dashes over to the courier and starts to attack him with her tridents as he attempts to fend her off with his chest of goodies. Then as Harriet snipes him through the head she leaps forward onto her stomach to catch the chest before it can go sliding down the mountain. "I got it!"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her claws which is dodged by him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Samantha charges toward depression.
Harriet looks quite pleased over Samantha's successful obtaining of the chest. "Well done, dearest."
Viktorin says "I'm on my way!"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her claws which impacts against his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Samantha charges toward depression.
Harriet watches as Viktorin slowly but surely makes his way over.
Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her claws which is dodged by him.
Harriet asks, "Didn't feel like wearing shoes today?" of Viktorin curiously.
Samantha jogs into the depression and sets the chest down, turning to plop down and sit on it as she catches her breath, grinning at the other two. "Vik, you gotta spend more time on the stairmaster."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her claws which impacts against his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet gazes at those now dirty, white socks upon Viktorin's feet as he makes his approach. She raises both eyebrows, and then a hand gently touches at Samantha's hair, trailing over locks tenderly as her girlfriend rests for the moment.
Viktorin darts forward instantly, lifting his rifle. His eyes scan the area around himself and he mutters, "No. I forgot to put my shit back on when I was planning my outfit. Bjarne stripped me naked and left me in the streets."
Despite Viktorin's sad story, Harriet is still very much amused by the sock wearing man.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at caravan guard with her M4, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Harriet fires off a shot at caravan guard which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Steeled from a distance, a second crew of guards cloaked in weather-beaten furs, faces grim and bead-eyed, broke from the cover of the tree line and charged headlong into the after-battle carnage. Fear was a far cry from their hearts; replaced by the icy resolve that hardened with each snow-laden step. "For the fallen, for the deed!" their captain boomed, his voice cutting through the harsh mountain wind like a well-forged blade. The guards behind him echoed his war-bellied cry as they thundered forth in a powerful, unified wave.
Viktorin says "Where are they?"
Viktorin says "Nevermind. "
Samantha turns as the guards start to charge from the West, going down on one knee as she starts to let of a series of shart retorts from he rifle.
Viktorin fires off a shot at caravan guard which misses him.
"I am sorry to hear that," Harriet relays to Viktorin after she's raised her rifle and taken a shot at caravan guard.
Harriet fires off a shot at caravan guard which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Samantha fires off a quick shot at caravan guard with her M4, it deflects off his armor.
Viktorin is bathed in moonlight.
Samantha glances over at Viktorin as he starts to become covered in shadows. "Well... that's cool." She notes before turning to fire off another round.
Caravan guard swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Caravan guard swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Harriet swings her weapon at caravan guard, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
caravan guard fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin launches a stab at caravan guard, it is parried by him.
Samantha lashes out at caravan guard with her spear, it is parried by him.
Samantha leaps up as the guards rush at her as she stands over the chest, whipping out her weapons to fend them off as Harriet knocks one of their heads clean off. "Thanks babe!"
"Quite impressive, dear Vik," Harriet informs Viktorin as she's smashing in the head of caravan guard with her beautiful warhammer.
Harriet blows Samantha a quick kiss. "Any time."
Caravan guard swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Viktorin says "Well, impressive or not, I didn't realize they were rushing us... Harms me more if they charge me."
Harriet swings her weapon at caravan guard, it deflects off his armor.
caravan guard fades out of the nightmare.
Jodie(wolf) watches the fighting at the depression and bides her time with intelligent eyes
Viktorin says "Where to now? What're we doing?"
Harriet surveys the area for a moment, telling Viktorin, "We've still got quite some time before we can evactuate, and there is little cover out here. We're probably safest allowing them to come for us at the moment, unless Sam thinks otherwise."
"We still need to wait a while before we can be pulled out." Samantha says and then nods at Harriet as she confirms much the same thing. "So we wait, hold them off and then make a break for it closer to the time for extraction." She explains as she sits back down on her chest.
Viktorin elegantly swivels his dagger within his hand, scanning his environs. "Very well. If they keep charging us, I'll use my Cthonic gifts. Far more useful if you hurt them first though."
Harriet gives Samantha a little nod, and then she asks Viktorin, "What is a... Cthonic gift?"
Samantha peers all around herself, tiring herself out a little as she does so much neck stretching. "I wonder if Jodie and the golden shadow guys are still out there..."
Viktorin says "Cthonic is just a fancy adjective to describe things related to the ideas of the Underworld or death."
Samantha bends down to give a small, dark green baby crocodile some scritches on the top of his snout.
Viktorin says "Also, you might as well call me Captain Socks from now on."
"So, like the ick-touch?" Harriet supposes of Viktorin, but a small shudder strikes down her spine, and it comes out through all four limbs. She peers about the area, too, as Samantha does, but she sees nothing at all.
"Aye, aye," Harriet says to Viktorin. "Captain Socks."
Samantha nervously drums her fingers on her thigh. "Maybe we should come up with some sort of game to play while we wait... You know, other than guessing how many of Captain Socks' toes are going to fall off before we get back that is."
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her M4, it misses him.
Viktorin seems indifferent to his surroundings, but his lips part themselves as his mouth breaks into a grin. "That's Mighty Captain Socks to you!" Belatedly, he does give her an answer, "Yes. Like the ick-touch. Though when I use that gift, it doesn't drain people. Instead, I hurt them a lot more. It's like... uh. I know -where- to hit them."
Like spectres drawn from winter's heart, tribal warrior emerge from the slope and descend from the higher reaches of the mountain, their fur-laced armor blending seamlessly with the snow and rock, rendering them near indistinguishable. Their storm-gray eyes gleamed with a cold fury borrowed from the mountain winds as they swooped towards the entrenched position of the Spears of the Sea. Nothing of sound escaped from them, only the hushed whisper of blades against the frost-riddled air, the only testament to their charge. And like the mountains that bore them, the tribal warriors charge, unwavering and relentless.
Bone armor appears on Viktorin.
"Well where did they come from?" Samantha grumbles as she fires at the charging mountain ambushers.
Samantha fires off a quick shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her M4, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Viktorin fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"Three," Harriet decides almost immediately about Viktorin versus the frostbite after Samantha's words. "Three toes lost for Mighty Captain Socks. Seven is now your lucky number," she informs the man, and then fires off at the ambushers, who are properly ambushing.
Harriet fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Viktorin says "I can't do much, however, to those who are healthy."
Samantha lashes out at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her spear, it deflects off his armor.
a camouflaged mountain ambusher fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet swings her weapon at a camouflaged mountain ambusher, it is parried by him.
Viktorin launches a stab at a camouflaged mountain ambusher, it is parried by him.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Samantha lashes out at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her spear, it deflects off his armor.
a camouflaged mountain ambusher fades out of the nightmare.
Bone armor appears on Viktorin.
Viktorin says "Ugh. Missed the fun."
Samantha skewers the first ambusher through the face with her trident as he charges into their depression then fends off blows for a while as the others wear down the second and then is able to skewer him through the stomach as well. "Man, a lot of people seem to really want this deed..."
Harriet gazes at Viktorin, also known as Mighty Captain Socks. "You'll have another chance," she says, gesturing to him lightly with the heavy warhammer held like it was nothing more than a can of soup. "Your toes might not, but you will." She then tells Samantha, "Manors are popular these days, I hear."
Viktorin peers at the crocodile, saying, "Maybe they're reptile-ist?" He prepares his rifle once more, grunting, "If these bastards were just a smidge more tough, my abilities would be more useful for supporting you two."
"That's true." Samantha agrees with Harriet as she sits back down on the chest and starts to wipe blood from the tips of her trident. "All the cool bitches have manors these days." She claims and grins at Viktorin, "Seems like you're helping out plenty to me."
Viktorin says "So... is Jodie our enemy right now? Is she... just like a third party or something?"
"She's our enemy." Samantha confirms, "Sort of a king of the hill sort of a deal." She claims, "Also she probably wants to snack on your toes."
Harriet mmhmms in agreement with Samantha across the board. "Undoubtedly so," she tells Viktorin about his toes being a great snack for a werewolf.
Viktorin grunts, "Well... just the other day, she was flirting with me. I hope it's not one of those weird sexual cannibalistic fantasies or whatever." A wrinkle of his nose later, he mutters, "That'd be fucking gross."
Samantha frowns a little thoughtfully. "Hard to imagine her flirting in any way other than 'nice shoes, wanna fuck?' really." She claims after a moment.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her M4, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
"In this town, Vik, it is always the 'weird sexual cannibalistic fantasies or whatever'," Harriet says to Viktorin, straight faced. "Look at those toes," she's stating, with a point to the socks, which actually cover the toes. "They are like little frozen fish sticks now. How could she not want a taste?" Her gaze searches for the wolf in the distance. "Well, honey," is said to Samantha. "Now it's, 'cool socks, wanna fuck after I eat your toes?' A little more... intense than shrimping."
Viktorin blinks surprisedly towards Samantha, and then tells her, "Well... she didn't say she wanted to sleep with me. I don't think. She did say I look better than my pictures. And called me 'cute'."
Harriet fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which misses her.
"More coming in." Samantha announces as she hops back up off the chest and takes aim once more, firing off another loud retort.
Viktorin fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which misses her.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her M4, it misses her.
Samantha frowns at Harriet, "Why did you have to put that in my brain?" She complains.
"It is an innate talent," Harriet says to Samantha in response. "I cannot help it."
Harriet fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which misses her.
Viktorin grumbles, racking his rifle whilst picking potshots off at the incoming ambushers. "Gross. Why can't people have more tame things in mind." He puffs his cheeks, muttering, "I just want like... seduction or whatever, not crazy shit."
Viktorin fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which deflects off her armor.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings her weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Samantha lashes out at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her spear, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
a camouflaged mountain ambusher fades out of the nightmare.
Samantha disarms a camouflaged mountain ambusher.
Harriet swings her weapon at a camouflaged mountain ambusher, it is parried by him.
Samantha grunts as the ambushes all leap to attack her, skewering the first through the face and using the prongs of her trident to disarm the second.
"Mm, yes, like sucking on your finger while looking you in the eyes and suggesting she'd much rather have something else in her mouth," Harriet supposes to Viktorin, but then she tacks on, "Like a toe."
Viktorin says "Ew. "
Viktorin launches a stab at a camouflaged mountain ambusher, it is parried by him.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Samantha lashes out at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her spear, it is parried by him.
Harriet is helpful like that, sometimes. She fights against a camouflaged mountain ambusher alongside Samantha.
Harriet asks, "Do you need to be semi mummified, Sam?" of Samantha.
Viktorin says "Incoming. "
Harriet swings her weapon at a camouflaged mountain ambusher, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a camouflaged mountain ambusher fades out of the nightmare.
"You shouldn't knock it... until you've tried it..." Samantha pants out as she fights and gives a little shake of her head at Harriet, "Not yet..."
Viktorin launches a stab at a camouflaged mountain ambusher, it is parried by him.
Jodie(wolf) has chosen her moment to attack as soon as the Spears are occupied with the ambushers. When she's spotted she gives up the stealth by roaring in their faces
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Harriet announces, "I'll be trying Sam's toes out after this, so that I will have been properly introduced and then can judge it," of Samantha to Viktorin.
Samantha lashes out at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her spear, it is parried by him.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Jodie(wolf) with her claws which is dodged by her.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a small, dark green baby crocodile with her claws which is dodged by her.
Harriet swings her weapon at a camouflaged mountain ambusher, it deflects off his armor.
a camouflaged mountain ambusher fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin grumbles, "Ew. I dinnae need ta know that." Turning his rifle, he begins laying hate, in the form of lead, at the wolf charging at them.
Harriet winks at Samantha, "There's my beautiful grenade thrower," as she mutilates the ambusher.
Viktorin fires off a shot at Jodie(wolf) which misses her.
Samantha fires off a quick shot at Jodie(wolf) with her M4, it misses her.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Jodie(wolf) with her claws which is dodged by her.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a small, dark green baby crocodile with her claws which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
a small, dark green baby crocodile fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet fires off a shot at Jodie(wolf) which misses her.
Viktorin fires off a shot at Jodie(wolf) which misses her.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Jodie(wolf) with her M4, it misses her.
Jodie charges toward Samantha.
"Do wolves not like crocodiles or something?" Samantha wonders as she fires at the werewolf battling her baby crocodile.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Samantha with her claws which is dodged by her.
Harriet swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Jodie(wolf) makes it to the depression finally but the neutralization effects of the grenade make her basically a wet noodle when she tries to claw Samantha
Viktorin just continually fires at Jodie(wolf), watching his shots miss. Lazily, he expends rounds, lazily, he reloads and continues to fire again, until she pounces towards them. Whipping his dagger out, he lunges, slipping his dagger forth like a viper.
Samantha lashes out at Jodie(wolf) with her spear, it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Viktorin launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Harriet with her claws which is dodged by her.
Harriet swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
Bone armor appears on Viktorin.
Viktorin says "Thhhhhere we go. Have fun with this, Jodie."
Samantha heaves the chest up with a grunt of effort and starts running to the north.
Harriet fights against the wet noodle Jodie(wolf), hitting that warhammer into her shoulder.
Viktorin launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it ineffectually wounds her chest.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Harriet with her claws which is dodged by her.
Harriet swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.
Viktorin launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it ineffectually wounds her left arm.
Jodie(wolf) leaps on Harriet and forces her to the ground.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
An eagle rider draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Harriet with her claws which is dodged by her.
Harriet swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it ineffectually wounds her left leg.
Jodie fades out of the nightmare.
A thunderous beat of wings seemed to shake the very mountains as a new wave of tribal mountain warriors emerged above the snow-blanketed peak. At their helm was the chief, a formidable figure of unyielding stance and hardened, war-etched features, astride a giant eagle. Its feathers, darker than sable but iridescent against the white of the mountain, moved in powerful, rhythmic beats, churning the chilled air around them. His voice, as hard as the very rock they descended upon, echoed off the cliffs, "For the mountain's honor, attack!" The warriors howl their assent, their voices twisting and writhing into a spirit-steeled battle cry, shaking the mountain's previously eerie silence into a bubbling cauldron of anticipated combat.
Viktorin says "Should we extract?"
Harriet rises up after taking out the wolf, and brushes herself off. "All right, Captain Socks, let's go after Sam."
Harriet corrects, "Mighty Captain Socks!"
Viktorin nods easily, flicking his wrist, extending his knife outward. "So you wish, Chief."
Samantha curses as a bunch of ambushers and a dude on a giant eagle come charging for her, ducking her head and running as hard as she can, pebbles tumbling under her feet as he breath comes in furious pants as she powers up the mountain.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
An eagle rider draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Harriet fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.
An eagle rider draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Viktorin says "Coming this way, Chief?"
"Not the face!" Samantha curses as she runs, ducking and weaving as the arrows keep flying in her direction.
Harriet charges toward Samantha.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of water near her feet.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of water near her feet.
An eagle rider draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.
Harriet fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which misses her.
Samantha runs towards the extraction point.
Samantha weaves a spell to try and partially hide herself from view as she nears the extraction area.
The Virtuous Extremists Alliance has proved victorious.
The battle surged like the winter storm around them, each participant playing their part in the turbulent dance of war. Harriet managed to secure the deed amidst the melee, a triumph momentarily sweet. However, the skirmish was far from over. New foes emerged, as tribal warriors descended upon the group with a fierce battle cry, led by their chief astride a formidable eagle. The group, although weary, was not without their resources. Samantha, carrying the all-important deed, dared a reckless sprint toward the extraction, arrows and threats snapping at her heels. With Viktorin covering the rear and dishing out sporadic fire, and Harriet ensuring that every step was protected, the trio made a daring dash toward safety. In a climactic moment, amidst the rush of enemies and the looming prospect of failure, the Virtuous Extremists Alliance saw themselves victoriously escaping with the deed in hand, a testament to their cunning, bravery, and unyielding resolve.
At Thu Feb 29 2024, in mountains near Rhagost
Mission: Intercept deed to Horcroft Manor and bring it back to the extraction point.
With the passing of Renquest Horcroft the deed to his estate, Horcroft Manor passes to his eldest daughter. Proxima, of the house of Jupiter. The deed is being delivered to her via a courier who has joined a merchant caravan traveling over the mountains of northern Rhagost via the Balquest pass.
Balquest Pass
It is night, about 37F(2C) degrees, and the sky is partly covered by dark grey clouds. There is a waning gibbous moon.
Jodie charges toward rise.
Samantha charges toward depression.
Harriet gives a bit of a blink at where the group has landed.
Harriet charges toward Samantha.
Samantha glances around. "Not much cover, head for that depression!" She calls out as she starts to run to the south.
Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Samantha draws a rune in the air with her fingertip, water vapor trailing behind her finger.
Harriet declares, "I think I am bad luck when it comes to starting points!"
A bone-chilling wind whipped through the narrow Balquest Pass, biting into the skin of the weary travellers who trudged through the frost-rimed rocks, each step leaving a distinct footprint in the fragile, glass-like snow. The mule-drawn carriages of the merchant caravan creaked and groaned, their wooden frames straining and crackling in the relentless cold while in the heart of this dwell, a frightened courier grasped a chest iron-clad and ornamented.
Either side of the caravan, gruff caravan guards huddle in their fur cloaks, eyes constantly shifting nervously towards the darker, starker paths of the pass. "Bleeding winds would freeze the gods themselves,"one of them muttered, his teeth rattling. Another, eyes alight with a steely determination, gritted out, "Let's just keep movin', the barmaids at Fairview Inn are sure to be warm enough for us all once we get through these blasted mountains."
Jodie charges toward rise.
Samantha charges toward depression.
Harriet charges toward Samantha.
Viktorin says "Jodie spotted"
Jodie(wolf) moves across the field all by her lonesome, her thick furr protects her from the elements and her size and bounds allow her to move freely without a struggle.
Viktorin charges toward Samantha.
Harriet fires off a shot at caravan guard which misses him.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at caravan guard with her M4, it misses him.
Viktorin fires off a shot at caravan guard which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Harriet provides Viktorin with a confirming nod about the Moore.
Jodie charges toward rise.
Samantha charges toward depression.
Caravan guard draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.
Harriet charges toward depression.
Harriet fires off a shot at caravan guard which misses him.
Viktorin fires off a shot at caravan guard which deflects off his armor.
Chaos erupted as the beleaguered caravan found itself beset on all sides. Fear-stricken cries filled the air as the Spears of the Sea sprang out from the shadows, their weapons gleaming with a deadly intent. The guards, over their initial shock, drew their swords, their faces etched with grit and grim determination. "Spears of the Sea to the left, Golden Shadows to the right, and the gods save us, a bloody werewolf!" snarled the guard captain, his voice carrying the bitter tinge of nerves stretched too thin. One of the merchants, an old grizzled fellow, muttered a prayer beneath his breath as he fumbled for his own short sword. Disbelief and terror painted on every face; the guards formed a crude, defiant line in front of the caravan. "If we go down, let it be with our boots damp and the air filled with our enemies' blood!" roared the captain, his voice echoing through the pass. Above the grim chorus of steel meeting steel and men's uttered prayers, the courier clutched the iron-clad chest tighter, eyes darting like a cornered animal, contemplating the impossible odds.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at caravan guard with her M4, it deflects off his armor.
Samantha charges toward depression.
Caravan guard draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Harriet charges toward depression.
Harriet fires off a shot at caravan guard which strikes his armor with bruising force.
caravan guard fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet has deed to Horcroft Manor.
Viktorin says "They really don't like you Sam..."
Viktorin fires off a shot at caravan guard which misses him.
"They have terrible taste," Harriet says in response to Viktorin.
Samantha curses as she ducks arrows flying from all directions, dashing towards the depression. "Well now I can't see them." She complains, "Stupid mountain."
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at caravan guard with her M4, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Samantha charges toward caravan guard.
Harriet charges toward depression.
Jodie(wolf) settles in at the rise, there isn't much she can do from here as they haven't invented a rifle that a wolf can wield. As the Golden Shadow mercenaries approach she turns her focus to them and snarls a warning
Harriet fires off a shot at caravan guard which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Harriet glances at Samantha, and she points her rifle to the west.
Viktorin fires off a shot at caravan guard which misses him.
Viktorin says "Jodie is out of sight. Shall I cover our rear?"
Samantha glances to the west, then back at Harriet and raises her eyebrows in a 'what?' expression.
Harriet asks, "Or you mean Jodie and the others?" of Samantha and then realises, that yes, quite a mountain.
Caravan guard draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.
Samantha charges toward caravan guard.
Harriet bats her lashes ever so innocently at Samantha.
Samantha lashes out at caravan guard with her spear, it deflects off his armor.
Harriet fires off a shot at caravan guard which strikes his armor with bruising force.
caravan guard fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet has deed to Horcroft Manor.
Samantha dashes over to the courier and starts to attack him with her tridents as he attempts to fend her off with his chest of goodies. Then as Harriet snipes him through the head she leaps forward onto her stomach to catch the chest before it can go sliding down the mountain. "I got it!"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her claws which is dodged by him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Samantha charges toward depression.
Harriet looks quite pleased over Samantha's successful obtaining of the chest. "Well done, dearest."
Viktorin says "I'm on my way!"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her claws which impacts against his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Samantha charges toward depression.
Harriet watches as Viktorin slowly but surely makes his way over.
Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her claws which is dodged by him.
Harriet asks, "Didn't feel like wearing shoes today?" of Viktorin curiously.
Samantha jogs into the depression and sets the chest down, turning to plop down and sit on it as she catches her breath, grinning at the other two. "Vik, you gotta spend more time on the stairmaster."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her claws which impacts against his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet gazes at those now dirty, white socks upon Viktorin's feet as he makes his approach. She raises both eyebrows, and then a hand gently touches at Samantha's hair, trailing over locks tenderly as her girlfriend rests for the moment.
Viktorin darts forward instantly, lifting his rifle. His eyes scan the area around himself and he mutters, "No. I forgot to put my shit back on when I was planning my outfit. Bjarne stripped me naked and left me in the streets."
Despite Viktorin's sad story, Harriet is still very much amused by the sock wearing man.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at caravan guard with her M4, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Harriet fires off a shot at caravan guard which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Steeled from a distance, a second crew of guards cloaked in weather-beaten furs, faces grim and bead-eyed, broke from the cover of the tree line and charged headlong into the after-battle carnage. Fear was a far cry from their hearts; replaced by the icy resolve that hardened with each snow-laden step. "For the fallen, for the deed!" their captain boomed, his voice cutting through the harsh mountain wind like a well-forged blade. The guards behind him echoed his war-bellied cry as they thundered forth in a powerful, unified wave.
Viktorin says "Where are they?"
Viktorin says "Nevermind. "
Samantha turns as the guards start to charge from the West, going down on one knee as she starts to let of a series of shart retorts from he rifle.
Viktorin fires off a shot at caravan guard which misses him.
"I am sorry to hear that," Harriet relays to Viktorin after she's raised her rifle and taken a shot at caravan guard.
Harriet fires off a shot at caravan guard which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Samantha fires off a quick shot at caravan guard with her M4, it deflects off his armor.
Viktorin is bathed in moonlight.
Samantha glances over at Viktorin as he starts to become covered in shadows. "Well... that's cool." She notes before turning to fire off another round.
Caravan guard swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Caravan guard swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Harriet swings her weapon at caravan guard, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
caravan guard fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin launches a stab at caravan guard, it is parried by him.
Samantha lashes out at caravan guard with her spear, it is parried by him.
Samantha leaps up as the guards rush at her as she stands over the chest, whipping out her weapons to fend them off as Harriet knocks one of their heads clean off. "Thanks babe!"
"Quite impressive, dear Vik," Harriet informs Viktorin as she's smashing in the head of caravan guard with her beautiful warhammer.
Harriet blows Samantha a quick kiss. "Any time."
Caravan guard swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Viktorin says "Well, impressive or not, I didn't realize they were rushing us... Harms me more if they charge me."
Harriet swings her weapon at caravan guard, it deflects off his armor.
caravan guard fades out of the nightmare.
Jodie(wolf) watches the fighting at the depression and bides her time with intelligent eyes
Viktorin says "Where to now? What're we doing?"
Harriet surveys the area for a moment, telling Viktorin, "We've still got quite some time before we can evactuate, and there is little cover out here. We're probably safest allowing them to come for us at the moment, unless Sam thinks otherwise."
"We still need to wait a while before we can be pulled out." Samantha says and then nods at Harriet as she confirms much the same thing. "So we wait, hold them off and then make a break for it closer to the time for extraction." She explains as she sits back down on her chest.
Viktorin elegantly swivels his dagger within his hand, scanning his environs. "Very well. If they keep charging us, I'll use my Cthonic gifts. Far more useful if you hurt them first though."
Harriet gives Samantha a little nod, and then she asks Viktorin, "What is a... Cthonic gift?"
Samantha peers all around herself, tiring herself out a little as she does so much neck stretching. "I wonder if Jodie and the golden shadow guys are still out there..."
Viktorin says "Cthonic is just a fancy adjective to describe things related to the ideas of the Underworld or death."
Samantha bends down to give a small, dark green baby crocodile some scritches on the top of his snout.
Viktorin says "Also, you might as well call me Captain Socks from now on."
"So, like the ick-touch?" Harriet supposes of Viktorin, but a small shudder strikes down her spine, and it comes out through all four limbs. She peers about the area, too, as Samantha does, but she sees nothing at all.
"Aye, aye," Harriet says to Viktorin. "Captain Socks."
Samantha nervously drums her fingers on her thigh. "Maybe we should come up with some sort of game to play while we wait... You know, other than guessing how many of Captain Socks' toes are going to fall off before we get back that is."
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her M4, it misses him.
Viktorin seems indifferent to his surroundings, but his lips part themselves as his mouth breaks into a grin. "That's Mighty Captain Socks to you!" Belatedly, he does give her an answer, "Yes. Like the ick-touch. Though when I use that gift, it doesn't drain people. Instead, I hurt them a lot more. It's like... uh. I know -where- to hit them."
Like spectres drawn from winter's heart, tribal warrior emerge from the slope and descend from the higher reaches of the mountain, their fur-laced armor blending seamlessly with the snow and rock, rendering them near indistinguishable. Their storm-gray eyes gleamed with a cold fury borrowed from the mountain winds as they swooped towards the entrenched position of the Spears of the Sea. Nothing of sound escaped from them, only the hushed whisper of blades against the frost-riddled air, the only testament to their charge. And like the mountains that bore them, the tribal warriors charge, unwavering and relentless.
Bone armor appears on Viktorin.
"Well where did they come from?" Samantha grumbles as she fires at the charging mountain ambushers.
Samantha fires off a quick shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her M4, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Viktorin fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
"Three," Harriet decides almost immediately about Viktorin versus the frostbite after Samantha's words. "Three toes lost for Mighty Captain Socks. Seven is now your lucky number," she informs the man, and then fires off at the ambushers, who are properly ambushing.
Harriet fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Viktorin says "I can't do much, however, to those who are healthy."
Samantha lashes out at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her spear, it deflects off his armor.
a camouflaged mountain ambusher fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet swings her weapon at a camouflaged mountain ambusher, it is parried by him.
Viktorin launches a stab at a camouflaged mountain ambusher, it is parried by him.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Samantha lashes out at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her spear, it deflects off his armor.
a camouflaged mountain ambusher fades out of the nightmare.
Bone armor appears on Viktorin.
Viktorin says "Ugh. Missed the fun."
Samantha skewers the first ambusher through the face with her trident as he charges into their depression then fends off blows for a while as the others wear down the second and then is able to skewer him through the stomach as well. "Man, a lot of people seem to really want this deed..."
Harriet gazes at Viktorin, also known as Mighty Captain Socks. "You'll have another chance," she says, gesturing to him lightly with the heavy warhammer held like it was nothing more than a can of soup. "Your toes might not, but you will." She then tells Samantha, "Manors are popular these days, I hear."
Viktorin peers at the crocodile, saying, "Maybe they're reptile-ist?" He prepares his rifle once more, grunting, "If these bastards were just a smidge more tough, my abilities would be more useful for supporting you two."
"That's true." Samantha agrees with Harriet as she sits back down on the chest and starts to wipe blood from the tips of her trident. "All the cool bitches have manors these days." She claims and grins at Viktorin, "Seems like you're helping out plenty to me."
Viktorin says "So... is Jodie our enemy right now? Is she... just like a third party or something?"
"She's our enemy." Samantha confirms, "Sort of a king of the hill sort of a deal." She claims, "Also she probably wants to snack on your toes."
Harriet mmhmms in agreement with Samantha across the board. "Undoubtedly so," she tells Viktorin about his toes being a great snack for a werewolf.
Viktorin grunts, "Well... just the other day, she was flirting with me. I hope it's not one of those weird sexual cannibalistic fantasies or whatever." A wrinkle of his nose later, he mutters, "That'd be fucking gross."
Samantha frowns a little thoughtfully. "Hard to imagine her flirting in any way other than 'nice shoes, wanna fuck?' really." She claims after a moment.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her M4, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
"In this town, Vik, it is always the 'weird sexual cannibalistic fantasies or whatever'," Harriet says to Viktorin, straight faced. "Look at those toes," she's stating, with a point to the socks, which actually cover the toes. "They are like little frozen fish sticks now. How could she not want a taste?" Her gaze searches for the wolf in the distance. "Well, honey," is said to Samantha. "Now it's, 'cool socks, wanna fuck after I eat your toes?' A little more... intense than shrimping."
Viktorin blinks surprisedly towards Samantha, and then tells her, "Well... she didn't say she wanted to sleep with me. I don't think. She did say I look better than my pictures. And called me 'cute'."
Harriet fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which misses her.
"More coming in." Samantha announces as she hops back up off the chest and takes aim once more, firing off another loud retort.
Viktorin fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which misses her.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her M4, it misses her.
Samantha frowns at Harriet, "Why did you have to put that in my brain?" She complains.
"It is an innate talent," Harriet says to Samantha in response. "I cannot help it."
Harriet fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which misses her.
Viktorin grumbles, racking his rifle whilst picking potshots off at the incoming ambushers. "Gross. Why can't people have more tame things in mind." He puffs his cheeks, muttering, "I just want like... seduction or whatever, not crazy shit."
Viktorin fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which deflects off her armor.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings her weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Samantha lashes out at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her spear, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
a camouflaged mountain ambusher fades out of the nightmare.
Samantha disarms a camouflaged mountain ambusher.
Harriet swings her weapon at a camouflaged mountain ambusher, it is parried by him.
Samantha grunts as the ambushes all leap to attack her, skewering the first through the face and using the prongs of her trident to disarm the second.
"Mm, yes, like sucking on your finger while looking you in the eyes and suggesting she'd much rather have something else in her mouth," Harriet supposes to Viktorin, but then she tacks on, "Like a toe."
Viktorin says "Ew. "
Viktorin launches a stab at a camouflaged mountain ambusher, it is parried by him.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Samantha lashes out at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her spear, it is parried by him.
Harriet is helpful like that, sometimes. She fights against a camouflaged mountain ambusher alongside Samantha.
Harriet asks, "Do you need to be semi mummified, Sam?" of Samantha.
Viktorin says "Incoming. "
Harriet swings her weapon at a camouflaged mountain ambusher, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a camouflaged mountain ambusher fades out of the nightmare.
"You shouldn't knock it... until you've tried it..." Samantha pants out as she fights and gives a little shake of her head at Harriet, "Not yet..."
Viktorin launches a stab at a camouflaged mountain ambusher, it is parried by him.
Jodie(wolf) has chosen her moment to attack as soon as the Spears are occupied with the ambushers. When she's spotted she gives up the stealth by roaring in their faces
A camouflaged mountain ambusher swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Harriet announces, "I'll be trying Sam's toes out after this, so that I will have been properly introduced and then can judge it," of Samantha to Viktorin.
Samantha lashes out at a camouflaged mountain ambusher with her spear, it is parried by him.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Jodie(wolf) with her claws which is dodged by her.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a small, dark green baby crocodile with her claws which is dodged by her.
Harriet swings her weapon at a camouflaged mountain ambusher, it deflects off his armor.
a camouflaged mountain ambusher fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin grumbles, "Ew. I dinnae need ta know that." Turning his rifle, he begins laying hate, in the form of lead, at the wolf charging at them.
Harriet winks at Samantha, "There's my beautiful grenade thrower," as she mutilates the ambusher.
Viktorin fires off a shot at Jodie(wolf) which misses her.
Samantha fires off a quick shot at Jodie(wolf) with her M4, it misses her.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Jodie(wolf) with her claws which is dodged by her.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a small, dark green baby crocodile with her claws which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
a small, dark green baby crocodile fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet fires off a shot at Jodie(wolf) which misses her.
Viktorin fires off a shot at Jodie(wolf) which misses her.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Jodie(wolf) with her M4, it misses her.
Jodie charges toward Samantha.
"Do wolves not like crocodiles or something?" Samantha wonders as she fires at the werewolf battling her baby crocodile.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Samantha with her claws which is dodged by her.
Harriet swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Jodie(wolf) makes it to the depression finally but the neutralization effects of the grenade make her basically a wet noodle when she tries to claw Samantha
Viktorin just continually fires at Jodie(wolf), watching his shots miss. Lazily, he expends rounds, lazily, he reloads and continues to fire again, until she pounces towards them. Whipping his dagger out, he lunges, slipping his dagger forth like a viper.
Samantha lashes out at Jodie(wolf) with her spear, it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Viktorin launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it is parried by her a heavy, spiked mace made of iron.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Harriet with her claws which is dodged by her.
Harriet swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
Bone armor appears on Viktorin.
Viktorin says "Thhhhhere we go. Have fun with this, Jodie."
Samantha heaves the chest up with a grunt of effort and starts running to the north.
Harriet fights against the wet noodle Jodie(wolf), hitting that warhammer into her shoulder.
Viktorin launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it ineffectually wounds her chest.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Harriet with her claws which is dodged by her.
Harriet swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.
Viktorin launches a stab at Jodie(wolf), it ineffectually wounds her left arm.
Jodie(wolf) leaps on Harriet and forces her to the ground.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
An eagle rider draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Harriet with her claws which is dodged by her.
Harriet swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it ineffectually wounds her left leg.
Jodie fades out of the nightmare.
A thunderous beat of wings seemed to shake the very mountains as a new wave of tribal mountain warriors emerged above the snow-blanketed peak. At their helm was the chief, a formidable figure of unyielding stance and hardened, war-etched features, astride a giant eagle. Its feathers, darker than sable but iridescent against the white of the mountain, moved in powerful, rhythmic beats, churning the chilled air around them. His voice, as hard as the very rock they descended upon, echoed off the cliffs, "For the mountain's honor, attack!" The warriors howl their assent, their voices twisting and writhing into a spirit-steeled battle cry, shaking the mountain's previously eerie silence into a bubbling cauldron of anticipated combat.
Viktorin says "Should we extract?"
Harriet rises up after taking out the wolf, and brushes herself off. "All right, Captain Socks, let's go after Sam."
Harriet corrects, "Mighty Captain Socks!"
Viktorin nods easily, flicking his wrist, extending his knife outward. "So you wish, Chief."
Samantha curses as a bunch of ambushers and a dude on a giant eagle come charging for her, ducking her head and running as hard as she can, pebbles tumbling under her feet as he breath comes in furious pants as she powers up the mountain.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
An eagle rider draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Harriet fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.
An eagle rider draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Viktorin says "Coming this way, Chief?"
"Not the face!" Samantha curses as she runs, ducking and weaving as the arrows keep flying in her direction.
Harriet charges toward Samantha.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of water near her feet.
A camouflaged mountain ambusher draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it sends up a spray of water near her feet.
An eagle rider draws and quickly fires an arrow at Samantha, it misses her.
Harriet fires off a shot at a camouflaged mountain ambusher which misses her.
Samantha runs towards the extraction point.
Samantha weaves a spell to try and partially hide herself from view as she nears the extraction area.
The Virtuous Extremists Alliance has proved victorious.