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The Black Flames Operation In Anupharis 250113
In the heat of a desert near Anupharis, amidst the ruins of the god-forged city, a fierce battle unraveled over the ancient Tome of the Void. Harriet, with her precise rifle skills, and Novel, equipped with his crossbows and gas bolts, battled against the relentless Black Flame warriors. Despite the warriors' dark robes fluttering like sinister shadows against the sandy wind, their arrows seemed to often miss their mark, allowing Harriet and Novel to strategically maneuver and retaliate. As arrows whistled past, narrowly missing them, and the air was rent by the sharp reports of Harriet's rifle and the hiss of Novel's gas bolts, the duo fought with unparalleled determination. Their enemies were formidable, a legion of Black Flame warriors that seemed to spawn endlessly from the very dust, yet Harriet and Novel stood firm, covering each other’s backs and pushing steadily towards their goal.
The quest for the Tome was fraught with danger, the artifact itself an albatross that weighed heavily on Novel, who, despite feeling the poison coursing through his veins, pressed on with Harriet's support. Their journey through the battlefield was a testament to endurance and will, as they navigated through a barrage of arrows, spells, and the sheer malice of the desert’s inhabitants. The desert, with its treacherous sands and the screams of the fallen, bore witness to their struggle and eventual triumph. With the Tome in their grasp, they faced an onslaught of Black Flame warriors in one final, desperate stand. Through a haze of arrows and the swirling sands of a rising sandstorm, Harriet and Novel emerged victorious, their enemies fading into the nightmares from which they came. The Tome of the Void was secured, and amidst the echoes of battle, they made their weary way towards the extraction point, a beacon of hope in the tempest of chaos that surrounded them. Their victory was not just a testament to their strength but to the unbreakable bond forged in the furnace of battle, a bond that would carry them through the darkest of times.
At Sun Jan 12 2025, in a desert near Anupharis
Mission: Intercept the ancient tome of the void and bring it back to the extraction point.
Buried deep beneath the sand dunes of Anupharis, a mythical city of the gods, lies an ancient crypt said to house the undisturbed 'Tome of the Void', a powerful artifact rumoured to be forged by the eldritch horrors themselves. This ancient tome supposedly holds the keys to manipulating the forces of destruction and creation. However, the crypt is heavily guarded by both divine and infernal beasts, and filled with deadly traps designed by the gods to protect their treasure. The tomb is said to only reopen when the stars align in a particular celestial configuration, a rare event that is fast approaching. Whoever possesses the Tome could gain unspeakable power, and make their indomitable mark in the course of the world's destiny.
the god-forged city of Anupharis
It is afternoon, about 58F(14C) degrees,
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, and misses her.
Liam charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Victoria says "Rise? "
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Victoria charges toward rise.
Elias says "Alright, to the rise."
Victoria says "Liam, charge to the rise."
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
Rowan charges toward rise.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, and sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel charges toward depression.
Liam charges toward rise.
Harriet charges toward depression.
Victoria charges toward rise.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, and strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Elias charges toward rise.
Liam charges toward rise.
Novel remarks to Harriet, regarding those in front of him, "Looks like a big fucking group. Whaddya think, cross our fingers and hope they get swarmed?"
Victoria charges toward rise.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Liam charges toward rise.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Harriet finishes off one of the warriors and then looks to Novel as they are down in the depression. "We can hope, but it does look like it's going to be a rough one -- for us. Not them."
Harriet charges toward rise.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
Novel shrugs to Harriet and hunkers down with bow in hand. Then he grunts.
Novel charges toward Harriet.
Victoria charges toward rise.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
Elias opens his mouth and icy mist rolls out of it. The mist swirls into the shape vaguely of a fox.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Liam charges toward rise.
Harriet takes aim at Victoria. "I figure we don't have too much to lose," is said to Novel as she fires away.
Novel nods back at Harriet, making an agreeing noise.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Victoria, and misses her.
Novel charges toward rise.
Harriet suddenly freezes in place.
Victoria says "Harriet. "
Victoria charges toward Elias.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at rise, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Harriet is suddenly very much blind.
Harriet glances around, but she's in the dark.
Novel calls back to Harriet, "Try smacking the rise with explosives or something."
Elias charges toward Novel.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Elias, it misses him.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at Novel which misses him.
Harriet charges toward depression.
Liam(wolf) prowls around the rise, glancing between Victoria and Elias.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Novel, they misses him.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Elias, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses him.
Victoria says "Liam, Harriet and Novel"
Novel retreats from rise.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Harriet has the honor of getting to see for a whole five seconds, but then she's blinded again.
Rowan charges toward rise.
Elias charges toward rise.
Victoria charges toward Elias.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Novel, they misses him.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists, and sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Novel retreats from rise.
Now able to see again, Harriet lands next to Novel, shooting at a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it deflects off his armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
Liam charges toward Novel.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Novel, they misses him.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists, and sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Harriet charges toward depression.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Harriet, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt,
Novel charges toward depression.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it deflects off his armor.
Novel swears as he finds his attack going off-point.
Elias says "I could use a bandage."
Victoria charges toward Elias.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Elias, it ineffectually wounds his chest.
Liam charges toward Novel.
Victoria says "Trying. "
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Liam(wolf), and misses him.
Elias says "Where is everyone going?"
Spreading his stance while his blade in its sheath, Elias takes a quick, clean slice at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which grazes his ribs.
Victoria says "I have no idea."
Harriet watches the others run to and fro. She takes aim at Rowan(wolf), peering through the scope of her rifle.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Liam(wolf), opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, completely misses him.
Novel charges toward depression.
Elias retreats from a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Liam charges toward Novel.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Liam(wolf), and misses him.
Ice crystals form on Victoria's armor.
Victoria says "Thank you."
Novel charges toward depression.
Victoria launches a stab at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Victoria has the ancient tome of the void.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Liam(wolf), using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, ineffectually wounds his chest.
Elias charges toward Victoria.
Victoria charges toward Elias.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Liam charges toward Novel.
Victoria says "Ouch. "
Harriet looks through the scope of her rifle with clear intent before firing a long, heavy bullet at Liam(wolf) and ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Liam fades out of the nightmare.
Spreading his stance while his blade in its sheath, Elias takes a quick, clean slice at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which grazes his right arm.
Harriet gives a nod to Novel. "Do you need any bandaging?"
Novel chuckles.
Victoria says "Warriors please, Liam."
Novel shakes his head at Harriet. "Nah. I should be fine shortly."
Elias says "He did his own thing."
Elias moves protectively towards Victoria.
Harriet offers up a nod of understanding. "That was a kamikaze wolf, I dare say."
Victoria clicks her tongue on the roof of her mouth.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Harriet charges toward rise.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Harriet, they sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel nods back at Harriet, "The weird part is that there were two wolves that looked exactly the fucking same." He notes.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists, and
Victoria says "Every time, I swear."
Elias says "That is a lot of them, it looks like a Black Flame victory coming..."
"Yes, the resemblance was uncanny," Harriet agrees with Novel.
Victoria nods her head.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it misses her.
Spreading his stance while his blade in its sheath, Elias takes a quick, clean slice at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which grazes his right arm.
Victoria retreats from a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
Harriet charges toward rise.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
Elias says "I guess Harriet can't see the warriors, she is shooting at us still. I am going to let her have these warriors."
Victoria says "Excellent. "
Spreading his stance while his blade in its sheath, Elias takes a quick, clean slice at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at Elias with their echoing cracks splitting the air and misses him.
Victoria says "Damn. "
Victoria says "I'm about gone"
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it strikes the rise she's taking cover behind.
Harriet wets her lips some as she maintains her focus.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Harriet, they misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Elias, and misses him.
Novel charges toward Harriet.
Elias is bathed in moonlight.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Harriet, they misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
Harriet looks through the scope of her rifle with clear intent before firing a long, heavy bullet at a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists and ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists fades out of the nightmare.
Novel charges toward depression.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at rise, it damages it.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
Novel charges toward depression.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at rise, it damages it.
Harriet keeps her gaze steady upon rise and all of those take refuge upon it.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Victoria, and deflects off her shield.
Harriet takes in a slow, measured breath as she steadies her rifle and takes aim.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
Victoria runs towards the extraction point.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her chest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.
Novel charges toward Victoria.
Harriet exhales now, giving a glance over her shoulder to ensure there are not any surprise attacks coming this way.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her right arm.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her right arm.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her right leg.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Victoria fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes has the ancient tome of the void.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it mildly wounds her left shoulder.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it misses him.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
Novel charges toward Harriet.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at rise, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Harriet purses her lips, checking over her weapon briefly before taking aim again.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Novel settles in next to harriet, launching bolts back at the rise, "You doing alright?"
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at rise, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Harriet gives a nod to Novel, confirming she's all right. "Yes, but Elias is getting closer."
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Harriet looks through the scope of her rifle with clear intent before firing a long, heavy bullet at Elias(gyrfalcon) and misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel says "Cool, well, that doesn't fucking matter, because he has to deal with that huge pile of cthulhu cultists. Or whatever the fuck they are."
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at rise, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Elias charges toward Harriet.
"He can fly away from them easily enough," Harriet counters. "He's likely waiting for us to grab it, as we'll be -- oh, here he comes."
Novel charges toward Elias.
Novel starts to look a little more unsure of himself.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Elias, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at Novel which misses him.
Elias charges toward Novel.
Novel charges toward depression.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Elias, and impacts against his armor.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Elias, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, impacts against his kevlar vest.
Elias fades out of the nightmare.
"Well. That was kind of disappointing," Novel remarks in aside to Harriet. "Not going to fucking worry about it, though. Nice job."
Novel charges toward depression.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
Harriet frowns a little. "If you need some bandaging, please, let me know," she says to Novel before looking back to the rise.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Novel says "Again, we're near cover. The problem is I got poisoned. AGAIN."
Harriet nods to Novel. "Yes, but... our weird magic lets bandages help that, too. I have plenty."
Novel says "Oh. Really? If it fixes poison, have at it."
Novel charges toward rise.
Harriet explains, "It'll help you remain standing, at least."
Novel nods back at Harriet and then turns to close in on the fortified rise again.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Novel charges toward rise.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Novel shakes his head at Harriet, waving it off. "Paralytic stuff now. Doesn't seem like the bandages help that."
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at rise, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Harriet gives a nod to Novel. "All right." She assesses the area. "It does not look too terrible for us at the moment-- oh... but now you have become a fan favourite."
Novel remarks to Harriet, "They use bows. So they're just going to shoot at anyone in fucking range. They'll escape before I go down."
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at rise, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at rise, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Harriet narrows her hazel eyes as she remains focused. "They sure are a resilient bunch," she comments about all of the warriors who were already being attacked by the large group earlier, yet still stand.
Novel shrugs back at Harriet. "Yep. They'd go down sooner if I could get in close but..." He gives a leery eye as he ducks another massive wall of bolts that fall down around him and his body, slithering around.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
rise fades out of the nightmare.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, which bursts open upon landing, misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
"As they say, patience is a virtue," Harriet comments back to Novel. "We're in a very good position, considering everything."
With the last of the crumbling rocks being blasted apart, Harriet focuses purely on each a Black Flame warrior in dark robes now.
Novel nods at Harriet. "I always thought that going for the fucking mcguffin first thing was a bad fucking idea anyway. Just paints a target on you."
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and deflects off her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, deflects off her armor.
Novel retreats from a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Harriet agrees fully. "Yes, and it tends to be quite heavy and slows you down too much."
Harriet charges toward Novel.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Novel has the ancient tome of the void.
Novel retreats from a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, which bursts open upon landing, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel retreats from a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Harriet grits her teeth some, but that's about all that she does beyond moving carefully and firing off bullet after bullet.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and deflects off her armor.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, which bursts open upon landing, deflects off her armor.
Novel retreats from a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Novel continues launching gas canisters into the crowd of warriors, retreating briskly as he avoids bolts of his own, in quick, practical march.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and deflects off her armor.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, which bursts open upon landing, strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Novel has the ancient tome of the void.
Novel says "Ah shit."
Novel charges toward depression.
Harriet says, "You can do it," to Novel as the poor man moves like a tortoise.
Harriet moves protectively towards Novel.
Novel charges toward depression.
Harriet gives the area a visual sweep, keeping after Novel.
Novel bitches the whole way there as he slugs his way through, his skin grayish and something horrible clearly pulsing through him, "This reminds me of EVERY FUCKING time I go out in public to do anything, oh look, it's a stick, nope, CURSED STICK, fuck you Novel!"
Harriet finds Rowan(wolf) in the distance, but keeps her main focus on Novel. "A stick?"
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Novel falls down into cover with an 'unf', flopping on down to try and catch his breath. "Oh - threw one of my daggers through a ghost, it all ended when the wiggly finger fuckers did their, went over to pick up the dagger, ghosts had left a 'surprise' wooden dagger." He grunts.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Harriet furrows her brows as she hears the cursed dagger story Novel shares, but she nods, as if a similar situation has occured in her own life.
Harriet thins her lips as she looks about the area again, clearly expecting an onslaught.
Harriet is yet to see the incoming enemies, but she never stops looking for them.
"Sandstorm's picked up, bet they can't find us," Novel mutters to Harriet as he lays there under the weight of the thing attached to his back. "The fuck is in here anyway?"
Harriet supposes, "Something very heavy," rather unhelpfully to Novel, dipping her chin downward as if in reverence and a 'you're welcome.' "It's called The Tome of the Void," gets said more seriously.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
"Well done," Harriet calls to Novel as she continues to follow after him, keeping watch.
Harriet notices the sixteen warriors coming in now. "Perfect timing."
The Balanced&Anarchistic Alliance has proved victorious.
The quest for the Tome was fraught with danger, the artifact itself an albatross that weighed heavily on Novel, who, despite feeling the poison coursing through his veins, pressed on with Harriet's support. Their journey through the battlefield was a testament to endurance and will, as they navigated through a barrage of arrows, spells, and the sheer malice of the desert’s inhabitants. The desert, with its treacherous sands and the screams of the fallen, bore witness to their struggle and eventual triumph. With the Tome in their grasp, they faced an onslaught of Black Flame warriors in one final, desperate stand. Through a haze of arrows and the swirling sands of a rising sandstorm, Harriet and Novel emerged victorious, their enemies fading into the nightmares from which they came. The Tome of the Void was secured, and amidst the echoes of battle, they made their weary way towards the extraction point, a beacon of hope in the tempest of chaos that surrounded them. Their victory was not just a testament to their strength but to the unbreakable bond forged in the furnace of battle, a bond that would carry them through the darkest of times.
At Sun Jan 12 2025, in a desert near Anupharis
Mission: Intercept the ancient tome of the void and bring it back to the extraction point.
Buried deep beneath the sand dunes of Anupharis, a mythical city of the gods, lies an ancient crypt said to house the undisturbed 'Tome of the Void', a powerful artifact rumoured to be forged by the eldritch horrors themselves. This ancient tome supposedly holds the keys to manipulating the forces of destruction and creation. However, the crypt is heavily guarded by both divine and infernal beasts, and filled with deadly traps designed by the gods to protect their treasure. The tomb is said to only reopen when the stars align in a particular celestial configuration, a rare event that is fast approaching. Whoever possesses the Tome could gain unspeakable power, and make their indomitable mark in the course of the world's destiny.
the god-forged city of Anupharis
It is afternoon, about 58F(14C) degrees,
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, and misses her.
Liam charges toward a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Victoria says "Rise? "
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Victoria charges toward rise.
Elias says "Alright, to the rise."
Victoria says "Liam, charge to the rise."
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
Rowan charges toward rise.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, and sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel charges toward depression.
Liam charges toward rise.
Harriet charges toward depression.
Victoria charges toward rise.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, and strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Elias charges toward rise.
Liam charges toward rise.
Novel remarks to Harriet, regarding those in front of him, "Looks like a big fucking group. Whaddya think, cross our fingers and hope they get swarmed?"
Victoria charges toward rise.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Liam charges toward rise.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Harriet finishes off one of the warriors and then looks to Novel as they are down in the depression. "We can hope, but it does look like it's going to be a rough one -- for us. Not them."
Harriet charges toward rise.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
Novel shrugs to Harriet and hunkers down with bow in hand. Then he grunts.
Novel charges toward Harriet.
Victoria charges toward rise.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
Elias opens his mouth and icy mist rolls out of it. The mist swirls into the shape vaguely of a fox.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Liam charges toward rise.
Harriet takes aim at Victoria. "I figure we don't have too much to lose," is said to Novel as she fires away.
Novel nods back at Harriet, making an agreeing noise.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Victoria, and misses her.
Novel charges toward rise.
Harriet suddenly freezes in place.
Victoria says "Harriet. "
Victoria charges toward Elias.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at rise, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Harriet is suddenly very much blind.
Harriet glances around, but she's in the dark.
Novel calls back to Harriet, "Try smacking the rise with explosives or something."
Elias charges toward Novel.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Elias, it misses him.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at Novel which misses him.
Harriet charges toward depression.
Liam(wolf) prowls around the rise, glancing between Victoria and Elias.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Novel, they misses him.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Elias, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses him.
Victoria says "Liam, Harriet and Novel"
Novel retreats from rise.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Harriet has the honor of getting to see for a whole five seconds, but then she's blinded again.
Rowan charges toward rise.
Elias charges toward rise.
Victoria charges toward Elias.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Novel, they misses him.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists, and sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Novel retreats from rise.
Now able to see again, Harriet lands next to Novel, shooting at a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it deflects off his armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
Liam charges toward Novel.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Novel, they misses him.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists, and sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Harriet charges toward depression.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Harriet, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt,
Novel charges toward depression.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it deflects off his armor.
Novel swears as he finds his attack going off-point.
Elias says "I could use a bandage."
Victoria charges toward Elias.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Elias, it ineffectually wounds his chest.
Liam charges toward Novel.
Victoria says "Trying. "
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Liam(wolf), and misses him.
Elias says "Where is everyone going?"
Spreading his stance while his blade in its sheath, Elias takes a quick, clean slice at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which grazes his ribs.
Victoria says "I have no idea."
Harriet watches the others run to and fro. She takes aim at Rowan(wolf), peering through the scope of her rifle.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Liam(wolf), opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, completely misses him.
Novel charges toward depression.
Elias retreats from a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Liam charges toward Novel.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Liam(wolf), and misses him.
Ice crystals form on Victoria's armor.
Victoria says "Thank you."
Novel charges toward depression.
Victoria launches a stab at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Victoria has the ancient tome of the void.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Liam(wolf), using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, ineffectually wounds his chest.
Elias charges toward Victoria.
Victoria charges toward Elias.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Liam charges toward Novel.
Victoria says "Ouch. "
Harriet looks through the scope of her rifle with clear intent before firing a long, heavy bullet at Liam(wolf) and ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Liam fades out of the nightmare.
Spreading his stance while his blade in its sheath, Elias takes a quick, clean slice at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which grazes his right arm.
Harriet gives a nod to Novel. "Do you need any bandaging?"
Novel chuckles.
Victoria says "Warriors please, Liam."
Novel shakes his head at Harriet. "Nah. I should be fine shortly."
Elias says "He did his own thing."
Elias moves protectively towards Victoria.
Harriet offers up a nod of understanding. "That was a kamikaze wolf, I dare say."
Victoria clicks her tongue on the roof of her mouth.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Victoria, it is parried by her unique stiletto daggers.
Harriet charges toward rise.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Harriet, they sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel nods back at Harriet, "The weird part is that there were two wolves that looked exactly the fucking same." He notes.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists, and
Victoria says "Every time, I swear."
Elias says "That is a lot of them, it looks like a Black Flame victory coming..."
"Yes, the resemblance was uncanny," Harriet agrees with Novel.
Victoria nods her head.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it misses her.
Spreading his stance while his blade in its sheath, Elias takes a quick, clean slice at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which grazes his right arm.
Victoria retreats from a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
Harriet charges toward rise.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
Elias says "I guess Harriet can't see the warriors, she is shooting at us still. I am going to let her have these warriors."
Victoria says "Excellent. "
Spreading his stance while his blade in its sheath, Elias takes a quick, clean slice at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at Elias with their echoing cracks splitting the air and misses him.
Victoria says "Damn. "
Victoria says "I'm about gone"
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it strikes the rise she's taking cover behind.
Harriet wets her lips some as she maintains her focus.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Harriet, they misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Elias, and misses him.
Novel charges toward Harriet.
Elias is bathed in moonlight.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Harriet, they misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
Harriet looks through the scope of her rifle with clear intent before firing a long, heavy bullet at a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists and ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists fades out of the nightmare.
Novel charges toward depression.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at rise, it damages it.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
Novel charges toward depression.
Victoria draws and quickly fires an arrow at rise, it damages it.
Harriet keeps her gaze steady upon rise and all of those take refuge upon it.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it deflects off her shield.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Victoria, and deflects off her shield.
Harriet takes in a slow, measured breath as she steadies her rifle and takes aim.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
Victoria runs towards the extraction point.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her chest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.
Novel charges toward Victoria.
Harriet exhales now, giving a glance over her shoulder to ensure there are not any surprise attacks coming this way.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it impacts against her kevlar vest.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her right arm.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her right arm.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her right leg.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it ineffectually wounds her stomach.
Victoria fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes has the ancient tome of the void.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Victoria, it mildly wounds her left shoulder.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it misses him.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
Novel charges toward Harriet.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at rise, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Harriet purses her lips, checking over her weapon briefly before taking aim again.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rowan(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Novel settles in next to harriet, launching bolts back at the rise, "You doing alright?"
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at rise, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Harriet gives a nod to Novel, confirming she's all right. "Yes, but Elias is getting closer."
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Harriet looks through the scope of her rifle with clear intent before firing a long, heavy bullet at Elias(gyrfalcon) and misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel says "Cool, well, that doesn't fucking matter, because he has to deal with that huge pile of cthulhu cultists. Or whatever the fuck they are."
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at rise, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Elias charges toward Harriet.
"He can fly away from them easily enough," Harriet counters. "He's likely waiting for us to grab it, as we'll be -- oh, here he comes."
Novel charges toward Elias.
Novel starts to look a little more unsure of himself.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Elias, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at Novel which misses him.
Elias charges toward Novel.
Novel charges toward depression.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Elias, and impacts against his armor.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Elias, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, impacts against his kevlar vest.
Elias fades out of the nightmare.
"Well. That was kind of disappointing," Novel remarks in aside to Harriet. "Not going to fucking worry about it, though. Nice job."
Novel charges toward depression.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
Harriet frowns a little. "If you need some bandaging, please, let me know," she says to Novel before looking back to the rise.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Novel says "Again, we're near cover. The problem is I got poisoned. AGAIN."
Harriet nods to Novel. "Yes, but... our weird magic lets bandages help that, too. I have plenty."
Novel says "Oh. Really? If it fixes poison, have at it."
Novel charges toward rise.
Harriet explains, "It'll help you remain standing, at least."
Novel nods back at Harriet and then turns to close in on the fortified rise again.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Novel charges toward rise.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Novel shakes his head at Harriet, waving it off. "Paralytic stuff now. Doesn't seem like the bandages help that."
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at rise, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Harriet gives a nod to Novel. "All right." She assesses the area. "It does not look too terrible for us at the moment-- oh... but now you have become a fan favourite."
Novel remarks to Harriet, "They use bows. So they're just going to shoot at anyone in fucking range. They'll escape before I go down."
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at rise, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at rise, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.
Harriet narrows her hazel eyes as she remains focused. "They sure are a resilient bunch," she comments about all of the warriors who were already being attacked by the large group earlier, yet still stand.
Novel shrugs back at Harriet. "Yep. They'd go down sooner if I could get in close but..." He gives a leery eye as he ducks another massive wall of bolts that fall down around him and his body, slithering around.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at rise with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.
rise fades out of the nightmare.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, which bursts open upon landing, misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
"As they say, patience is a virtue," Harriet comments back to Novel. "We're in a very good position, considering everything."
With the last of the crumbling rocks being blasted apart, Harriet focuses purely on each a Black Flame warrior in dark robes now.
Novel nods at Harriet. "I always thought that going for the fucking mcguffin first thing was a bad fucking idea anyway. Just paints a target on you."
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and deflects off her armor.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, deflects off her armor.
Novel retreats from a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Harriet agrees fully. "Yes, and it tends to be quite heavy and slows you down too much."
Harriet charges toward Novel.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Novel has the ancient tome of the void.
Novel retreats from a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, which bursts open upon landing, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel retreats from a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Harriet grits her teeth some, but that's about all that she does beyond moving carefully and firing off bullet after bullet.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and deflects off her armor.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, which bursts open upon landing, deflects off her armor.
Novel retreats from a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Novel continues launching gas canisters into the crowd of warriors, retreating briskly as he avoids bolts of his own, in quick, practical march.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes with their echoing cracks splitting the air and deflects off her armor.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, which bursts open upon landing, strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Novel has the ancient tome of the void.
Novel says "Ah shit."
Novel charges toward depression.
Harriet says, "You can do it," to Novel as the poor man moves like a tortoise.
Harriet moves protectively towards Novel.
Novel charges toward depression.
Harriet gives the area a visual sweep, keeping after Novel.
Novel bitches the whole way there as he slugs his way through, his skin grayish and something horrible clearly pulsing through him, "This reminds me of EVERY FUCKING time I go out in public to do anything, oh look, it's a stick, nope, CURSED STICK, fuck you Novel!"
Harriet finds Rowan(wolf) in the distance, but keeps her main focus on Novel. "A stick?"
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Novel falls down into cover with an 'unf', flopping on down to try and catch his breath. "Oh - threw one of my daggers through a ghost, it all ended when the wiggly finger fuckers did their, went over to pick up the dagger, ghosts had left a 'surprise' wooden dagger." He grunts.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Harriet furrows her brows as she hears the cursed dagger story Novel shares, but she nods, as if a similar situation has occured in her own life.
Harriet thins her lips as she looks about the area again, clearly expecting an onslaught.
Harriet is yet to see the incoming enemies, but she never stops looking for them.
"Sandstorm's picked up, bet they can't find us," Novel mutters to Harriet as he lays there under the weight of the thing attached to his back. "The fuck is in here anyway?"
Harriet supposes, "Something very heavy," rather unhelpfully to Novel, dipping her chin downward as if in reverence and a 'you're welcome.' "It's called The Tome of the Void," gets said more seriously.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
"Well done," Harriet calls to Novel as she continues to follow after him, keeping watch.
Harriet notices the sixteen warriors coming in now. "Perfect timing."
The Balanced&Anarchistic Alliance has proved victorious.