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The Black Flames Operation In District 82240326

In the shadowy and treacherous expanse of District 82, amidst the unforgiving terrains of the Black Forest, a fierce operation unfolds as factions clash over the dominion of the realms' gates. The area, a conduit between the Earth realm and Hell, has become the battleground for power, control, and the strategic maneuvering of resources and beings between realms. Amidst this chaos, a ragtag group of warriors from the Virtuous Extremists Alliance, including the sharpshooter Harriet and the resourceful Viktorin, navigate through the hazardous battlefield, determined to secure the gates and thwart any adversarial advances. Their journey is beset with obstacles, from the unpredictable weather to the relentless attacks by Hand soldiers and the sinister Black Flame warriors. Despite the odds, Harriet's prowess with her rifle and Viktorin's tactical acumen keep them undeterred, steadfast in their mission.

As the operation progresses, their resolve is tested further by the arrival of more formidable foes, but Harriet and Viktorin remain unwavering. Utilizing guerrilla tactics and quick decision-making, they manage to outmaneuver their opponents, making critical strides toward securing the gates. Their companions, Miles and Meridith, also play pivotal roles, braving the elements and enemy onslaughts with valor. The intense skirmishes see both sides suffering losses, but through resilience, strategic withdrawals, and regrouping, the Virtuous Extremists Alliance begins to turn the tide. The climax of the operation sees Harriet and Viktorin successfully overpowering the remaining adversaries, with Victorin securing the gate through relentless focus and determination. Their victory is hard-won, marking not just the triumph over their enemies but also the promise of new strategic advantages in the ongoing conflict between realms. The Virtuous Extremists Alliance emerges victorious, their spirits emboldened and their ranks solidified, ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead in their quest to maintain balance between the realms.
At Mon Mar 25 2024, in a forest near District 82

Mission: Get to one of the three designated sites and continue securing the realm's gates until the process is complete.

Deep within the hellish realm known as District 82, lies the entryway connecting the Earth Realm and Hell. This area, masked by the deep shadows of the Black Forest, is infamous for its inhabitants - minor demons who have deserted their armies, runaway humans, and creatures resulting from fleshforming mistakes. Despite its distance from the more urban areas and the eternal warzones of Hell, District 82 has seen an unrest. The rumbling of an operation is shaking the forest, and the area near the forest's Gates is its epicenter. Seizing control of these Gates could secure access to the Earth realm for whoever holds it, presenting an opportunity that many factions would certainly want to take advantage of. The fight is not just for power, but for the ability to direct the flow of beings and resources between realms. Securing these Gates is an operation fraught with danger, yet it holds the promise of immense gains for those who dare to step into District 82's shadows.

District 82 - the Black Forest
It is night, about 4F(-15C) degrees, and the sky is covered by dark grey stormclouds. There is a waning gibbous moon.


Miles charges toward depression.
Harriet charges toward sapling.
Hahn charges toward depression.
Peyton says "fuck "
Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Jodie charges toward rock.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at brush, and damages it.

Viktorin says "No Shields? I'm astonished, Harry!"
"Well, I suppose the Order are here to ensure that we aren't able to tear down the Hand's prison." Miles drawls out dryly as he notes the amount of people they've brought with them.

Miles charges toward depression.
Hahn charges toward depression.
Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at brush, and damages it.

Jodie charges toward rock.
Viktorin says "Same enemies, again."
Viktorin says "That's... that's a lot of Hand Soldiers."
Harriet wonders aloud, "I wonder if Miles will ever figure out that The Temple is just as much our enemy as The Damned are?" as she peers over at Viktorin. Oh well. Let us take out that brushy stuff, first.""

Miles charges toward depression.
Meridith says "Wah! "
Viktorin fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

Hahn charges toward depression.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at brush, and damages it.

Meridith makes a supernatural leap to Miles.
Miles says "Yeah, yeah. Depression?"
Miles charges toward depression.
Viktorin fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

Viktorin says "Uh. Where are our Swords, charging off to?"
Miles says "Oh, actually, the tree is better."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at brush, and damages it.

Meridith charges toward depression.
Harriet explains to Viktorin, "They have commands to follow me, but they are clearly distacted. It happens..."


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.

a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Meridith says "Who's the hottie in the catsuit...?"
Viktorin tells Harriet, "They're angy. They need to fight."

Viktorin fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

Harriet nods to Viktorin, "It has to be something like that. They are quite passionate, it seems."

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at brush, and damages it.

Miles says "If I had to guess? I'd guess it's Peyton."
Meridith charges toward Miles.
Viktorin fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at brush, and damages it.

Meridith charges toward Miles.
Hahn fires off a shot at rock which damages it.

Viktorin fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at brush, and damages it.

Meridith says "Why the tree!?"
Meridith charges toward Miles.
With boredom, Viktorin peppers the brush with rifle rounds, occasionally flicking his gaze off towards the sword-bearers, watching them with a hint of wry amusement.

Meridith says "The depression has a capture point in sight"
Miles says "I don't know, avoids being squeezed between them. "
Harriet glances at the soldiers who finally manage to make it her way. "I think they might be pacifisits..."

Miles says "The depression is in the water, mate. "
Meridith says "Fineeee "
Viktorin says "They're a little confused. But they'll get there."
Viktorin fires off a shot at brush which damages it.

And then, Harriet watches them move off. "Or... not..."

Miles charges toward tree.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at brush, and damages it.

Hahn charges toward tree.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Viktorin says "Hand soldier- OH BOY"
Hahn says "Order's firing at me. "
Miles says "Just head for the cover! "
Viktorin fires off a shot at brush which damages it.


brush fades out of the nightmare.
Miles charges toward tree.
"There we go. Got their heads in the game now," Harriet says of order Swordbearer.

Meridith charges toward Miles.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at log, and damages it.

Viktorin says "Miles in bound."
Peyton says "hm hm hm"
Viktorin says "Attack the log, I'll pepper him?"
Harriet nods to Viktorin.

Viktorin fires off a shot at Miles which strikes the tree he's taking cover behind.

Viktorin says "Or... he's going to be behind the tree."
Meridith charges toward Miles.
Hahn charges toward tree.
Harriet turns her attention to the tree.

Miles raises a hand and gestures toward Viktorin, and then jabs the same hand in the direction of, well, the Hand.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at tree, and damages it.

Viktorin says "Cease-fire. "
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Meridith, it misses her.

Miles says "Come on, for the love of God. Shoot at the fucking bad guys for once in your life."
Harriet nods to Viktorin.

Viktorin fires off a shot at tree which damages it.

Meridith fires a fulldraw shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes

Miles fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Hahn fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses her.

Viktorin says "Or at the very least, remove optimal cover before us."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at log, and damages it.

Meridith charges toward Miles.
Harriet asks, "Does he not realise we are not allowed to work together?"

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Meridith, it misses her.

Harriet says, "That is a good way for Venice to remove you from your role," to Viktorin, narrowing her eyes.

Viktorin fires off a shot at log which damages it.

Meridith fires a ranging shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes

Miles fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses her.

Hahn fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which deflects off her armor.

Meridith charges toward Miles.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at log, and damages it.

Harriet sighs and rolls her eyes. "I suppose I cannot blame him. How long has he really been aware for? Two or three months?"

Meridith fires a rain of arrows at order Swordbearer

Miles fires off a quick blast at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which deflects off her armor.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
"Where is Carmine to lead those sun humans?" Harriet asks no one in particular.

Viktorin shrugs, mentioning, "Well, if he believes we can, he can take that belief all he wants. However, it suits our purpose if he goes and tries and bodies the Hand- OOF."

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at log, and damages it.

Viktorin fires off a shot at log which damages it.

Peyton lays down on the ground, setting up the tripod of her gun to observe the proceedings somewhat aloofly, sighing a little to herself as she stops to inspect her fingernails between as things seem to have come to a bit of a deadlock.

"Let's not engage with the Order just yet, let them and the Hand fight it out." Miles advises Meridith, shaking his head toward her, "They're the ones we want to stop here."

Meridith fires a rain of arrows at order Swordbearer

Meridith says "Understood "
Viktorin says "Okay, nevermind, play-time is over."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at log, and damages it.

Meridith says "They kept shooting at us, so I wasn't sure"
Viktorin fires off a shot at tree which damages it.

Harriet smirks a bit at the other zealous Viktorin.

Meridith says "Frankly, the Hand mooks don't really worry me? It's Harriet and Vik"
Viktorin says "I'm not fond of getting hit with whatever they're trying to hit us with. So no. We're not playing this game."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at log, and damages it.

"Yeah, I know. They've got a bad sense of priority." Miles explains back to Meridith with a shake of the head, "We're in Hell, Meridith. Where the Hand have a prison full of people who probably don't deserve to be in there."

Viktorin fires off a shot at tree which damages it.

"They're the priority, because we're going to bust the thing open." Miles elaborates.

Meridith says "But like, they're just going to target us, beat our ass, then lose like usual"
Miles launches a tear gas grenade at Viktorin.

A nearby object suddenly flings itself into Viktorin.

Viktorin says "Jesus Christ."
Miles says "Yeah, they're still shooting at us. Dickheads. "
Miles blasts a tear gas over toward Viktorin to deal with that problem.

Meridith hits him with a rock.

Viktorin says "Harry? Ready to attack that stupid tree?"
Harriet shakes her head. "We know now not to try and play nice, at least," she says with a laugh.

Miles says "Hm, maybe the depression isn't underwater? I could've sworn it was.."
Miles squints over into the distance, "Do you wanna try moving up to it? See if we can't harass the Hand from there?"

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at log, and damages it.


log fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin grumbles, "Yep."

Viktorin fires off a shot at tree which damages it.

Harriet says to Viktorin, "Let's get this log out of the way. We've got too many places the enemy can take over near us."

Viktorin says "Log is in perfect range though, for us firing upon them."
Harriet takes out the log.

Meridith says "Alright that's it, I'm hitting their cover if he hits us again"
Viktorin fires off a shot at tree which damages it.

Peyton charges toward handsoldier man dark sturdy clothes soldier.
Meridith fires a fulldraw shot at sapling damages it.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at tree, and damages it.

Viktorin says "Well... funnelling them is out of the picture. Which is okay."
Meridith says "Oh that explains it, fucking BACKPACK!"
"I reckon we give the depression a crack, yeah? It might not actually be in the water." Miles suggests aside to Meridith, and sighs as the Order, again, shoot at the good folks.

Viktorin fires off a shot at tree which damages it.

Harriet says, "For someone who just gassed us, he sure does bitch a lot," to Viktorin with a laugh.

Meridith says "Sorry I woke up and joined, I didn't have time to get everything, fuck, sorry."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at tree, and damages it.

Viktorin glances over towards Harriet, mentioning, "Whatcha think they're talking about? I think Miles is going Meh-Meh-Meh-Meh! Order bad! Keep shooting us!"

Miles launches a grenade at Viktorin.

Harriet nods to Viktorin, telling him, "That is pretty much what I heard."

Viktorin fires off a shot at tree which damages it.

Miles says "Depression. "
Viktorin says "Are these grenades duds?"
Meridith says "Warning, I don't have a bow."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Meridith, and misses her.

Miles says "Yeah, I can see that. I told you before, Meri, you need a seperate set of gear for this. "
Viktorin says "GAAAH! "
Meridith throws a middle finger at someone

Harriet claims, "That one wasn't."

Viktorin fires off a shot at Meridith which misses her.

Viktorin says "No shit!"
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Meridith, and sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Meridith says "Gah, I'm fine."
Viktorin says "The Handjobs are just sticking still, it seems."
Peyton continues securing the realm's gates.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at tree, and damages it.

Peyton continues securing the realm's gates.

Hahn charges toward depression.
Miles charges toward depression.
Viktorin fires off a shot at tree which damages it.

Harriet narrows her eyes, wondering, "How can a man be so whiny?" as she watches after Miles and Meridith.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at tree, and damages it.


tree fades out of the nightmare.
Miles says "Yeah, right into the water. Fucking hell."
"I'm glad you don't think I'm whiny," Viktorin chirps towards Harriet, as he goes back to peppering trees with rifle rounds.

Meridith charges toward Miles.
Peyton pulls out her ipad frantically, whatever demonic shit she googled earlier to prepare for this already open. She begins to chant, and splash around around in the water. Pitching the most awful nae nae in service of securing a demonic portal.

Peyton continues securing the realm's gates.

Hahn charges toward depression.
"You are exuberant," Harriet says to Miles.

Harriet meant to say that to Viktorin.

Viktorin says "No trees! Take that Lorax."
Meridith charges toward depression.
Peyton continues securing the realm's gates.

Meridith says "Wait, are they just...out in the open?"
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Peyton, it misses her.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Meridith, it sends up a spray of water near her feet.

Viktorin says "Alright, so we're outnumbered by the Hand..."
Miles says "She's on the point."
Meridith fires a ranging shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes

Meridith says "Fuck, seriously?"
Harriet takes a look about the area. "Well, we've got a capture point to the east, but I cannot see any cover near it at all."

Meridith says "What's the Order doing?"
Meridith charges toward depression.
Peyton fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which deflects off her armor.

Miles says "What they do best, Meridith. "
Harriet watches as the fight unfolds.

Viktorin fires off a shot at Miles which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Peyton, it misses her.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Meridith, it sends up a spray of water near her feet.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Miles, and sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Miles says "They're literally shooting at me, again. Jesus christ."
Meridith fires a ranging shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes

Meridith charges toward depression.

a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Peyton continues securing the realm's gates.

Hahn charges toward Meridith.
Viktorin says "We could pop up by that rock..."
Miles plucks an impact grenade from their person, flicks out the pin and lobs it toward Hand soldier in dark, study clothes misses him.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Meridith, it is parried by her rusty steel spear.

Hahn launches a stab at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it is parried by him.

Meridith swings hard at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes is parried by him.

Harriet nods to Viktorin. "Let's go."

Harriet charges toward rock.
Peyton continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Meridith says "Fuck me..."
Miles plucks an impact grenade from their person, flicks out the pin and lobs it toward Hand soldier in dark, study clothes misses him.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Meridith, it ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

A nearby object suddenly flings itself into a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.

Meridith launches an attack at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which is parried by him.

Harriet charges toward rock.
Peyton continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Miles says "I swear to god, if the Order shoots me instead of the Hand.. "
Miles plucks an impact grenade from their person, flicks out the pin and lobs it toward Hand soldier in dark, study clothes misses him.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Meridith, it is parried by her rusty steel spear.

Viktorin says "Please don't shoot us... please don't shoot us..."
Hahn launches a stab at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it is parried by him.

Harriet is nodding in complete agreement with Viktorin's prayerful pleas.

Meridith launches an attack at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which is parried by him.

Harriet charges toward rock.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which misses him.

Peyton continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin charges toward rock.
Viktorin says "OH BOY"
Harriet keeps motioning for the Swordbearer dingalings to follow her, but they get so distracted.

Miles plucks an impact grenade from their person, flicks out the pin and lobs it toward Hand soldier in dark, study clothes misses him.

Miles says "Jesus christ, here they go again. "
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Meridith, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.

Harriet laughs helplessly. "I didn't even tell them to do that... Boys!" she cries out at order Swordbearer.

Hahn launches a stab at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it is parried by him.

Meridith launches an attack at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which deflects off his armor.

Hand soldier in dark, study clothes fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Hand soldier in dark, study clothes fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Hand soldier in dark, study clothes fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Hand soldier in dark, study clothes fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Hand soldier in dark, study clothes fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Hand soldier in dark, study clothes fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Hand soldier in dark, study clothes fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Hand soldier in dark, study clothes fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Hand soldier in dark, study clothes fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Hand soldier in dark, study clothes fires off a shot at Harriet which misses her.

Meridith is definitely not on her game with the spear she has

Harriet charges toward rock.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, and strikes his armor with bruising force.


handsoldier man dark sturdy clothes soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Peyton continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin blinks "They just blasted him to bits!"

Miles plucks an impact grenade from their person, flicks out the pin and lobs it toward Hand soldier in dark, study clothes misses him.

Viktorin charges toward rock.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Meridith, it is parried by her rusty steel spear.

Miles charges toward rock.
Meridith launches an attack 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.
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which impacts against his armor.

Peyton continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin says "Well. I feel sorry for Miles. He's about to see the full- JESUS."
Miles plucks an impact grenade from their person, flicks out the pin and lobs it toward Hand soldier in dark, study clothes misses him.

Miles throws a smoke grenade down at his feet.

Viktorin charges toward rock.
Harriet winces at those soldiers. "Goodness, they are mad about the grenades!"

Viktorin fires off a shot at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes which misses him.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Hahn, and misses him.

Harriet charges toward rock.
"I'm so tired of being shot at by the fucking Order." Miles grumbles, yelling out into the night, "Shoot the fucking Hand, you bloody drongos!"

Viktorin says "We'll need to take them out, fast!"
Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which impacts against his ceramic-plated vest.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which impacts against his armor.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which impacts against his ceramic-plated vest.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which strikes his armor with bruising force.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which strikes his armor with bruising force.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Miles which strikes his armor with bruising force.

Peyton continues securing the realm's gates.

Meridith says "Fixing up then on my way!"
Viktorin says "I think they just took out Miles."
Harriet whistles at those soldiers to focus on the incoming Hand soldiers, but the Swords are very distracted.

Miles says "I can't take another hit, Meri. "
Viktorin fires off a shot at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes which impacts against his armor.


handsoldier man dark sturdy clothes soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, and misses him.


handsoldier man dark sturdy clothes soldier fades out of the nightmare.

handsoldier man dark sturdy clothes soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Peyton continues securing the realm's gates.

Meridith charges toward Miles.
Viktorin says "Can you tell them to fire upon the Hand soldiers before we lose cove- Oh, okay."
Viktorin says "The swords snorted a bunch of coke, I see."
Miles says "I think they're finally shooting at the Hand, fuck me sideways. "
Viktorin fires off a shot at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes which misses him.

Harriet gives a shrug at Viktorin, relaying, "They do seem to be high on something..."

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes, and impacts against his armor.


handsoldier man dark sturdy clothes soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Peyton continues securing the realm's gates.

Meridith moves protectively towards Miles.
Harriet points out, "The catsuit is on the point."

Viktorin just watches the extended fire-fight, almost aghast. Certainly amused, as he watches the Swords practically go berserk and bulldoze everything. Then he tells Harriet, "Snipe her?"

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Peyton, and misses her.

Viktorin fires off a shot at Hand soldier in dark, study clothes which strikes his armor with bruising force.


handsoldier man dark sturdy clothes soldier fades out of the nightmare.

handsoldier man dark sturdy clothes soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Peyton continues securing the realm's gates.

Harriet nods to Viktorin.

Meridith moves protectively towards Miles.
Miles charges toward depression.
Peyton says "Ow... "
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Peyton, and misses her.

Viktorin fires off a shot at Peyton which ineffectually wounds her right arm.


handsoldier man dark sturdy clothes soldier fades out of the nightmare.

handsoldier man dark sturdy clothes soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Hahn runs towards the objective.
Peyton continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin says "We might lose -one- Sword-bearer."
Meridith moves protectively towards Miles.
Miles charges toward depression.
Bone armor appears on Viktorin.

Harriet nods to Viktorin. "With that much coke and meth in its system, I bet they don't even feel the pain..."

Miles finally reaches the cover, and immediately goes about starting to reinforce his armour. "Bloody hell, that was far too close."

Peyton says "It was only a little coke, for bravery..."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Peyton, and ineffectually wounds her forehead.


Peyton fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin remarks aside towards Harriet, "Don't give 'em shrooms, they might attack us next."


handsoldier man dark sturdy clothes soldier fades out of the nightmare.
Meridith moves protectively towards Miles.
Viktorin says "Whelp. I'm pretty sure that's Peyton. And she's gone."
Viktorin fires off a shot at Miles which strikes the depression he's taking cover behind.

Harriet nods, turning her attention to the depression.

Viktorin says "Miles is behind cover."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at depression, and damages it.

Miles fires off a shot at rock which damages it.

Hahn runs towards the objective.
Viktorin says "Assemble the FIRING SQUAD!"
Hahn continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin fires off a shot at depression which damages it.

Viktorin says "Wait, we lost three... Ugh."
Harriet admits, "They are really trying," to Viktorin about the order Swordbearer.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at depression, and damages it.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Miles plucks an impact grenade from their person, flicks out the pin and lobs it toward rock damages it.

Viktorin says "WAIT. WE DIDN'T LOSE ANY!!!"
Harriet watches as they get distracted again. "They are all accounted for."

Hahn continues securing the realm's gates.

Harriet says, "But they really cannot stay on task," to Viktorin.

Meridith says "I don't know what play we have, in the water, we're stuck..."
Viktorin fires off a shot at depression which damages it.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at depression, and damages it.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Miles plucks an impact grenade from their person, flicks out the pin and lobs it toward rock damages it.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Hahn, it misses him.

Hahn continues securing the realm's gates.

Miles says "I don't have a tear gas grenade left, but I have a frag. We sprint west, toss the grenade at them, and then we can either rush them, or run further west to the cover they were at before. "
Viktorin grins, watching as the group just charges in, telling Harriet, "They're really goofy."

Meridith says "Alright "
Viktorin fires off a shot at depression which damages it.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at depression, and damages it.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which misses him.

Miles plucks an impact grenade from their person, flicks out the pin and lobs it toward rock damages it.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Hahn, it deflects off his black tactical combat vest with MOLLE webbing.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Meridith, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Hahn continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin fires off a shot at Meridith which misses her.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which deflects off his armor.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which deflects off his black tactical combat vest with MOLLE webbing.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which deflects off his black tactical combat vest with MOLLE webbing.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which strikes his armor with bruising force.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which strikes his armor with bruising force.

Order Swordbearer fires off a shot at Hahn which strikes his armor with bruising force.

Meridith fires a ranging shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes

Miles plucks an impact grenade from their person, flicks out the pin and lobs it toward rock damages it.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Miles, and misses him.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Miles, it misses him.

Hahn continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin fires off a shot at Meridith which misses her.


Hahn fades out of the nightmare.
Order Swordbearer launches a stab at Hahn, it mildly wounds his right arm.

Miles launches an attack at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which sparks off the ground near his feet.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Miles, and misses him.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Miles, it strikes his armor with bruising force.

Miles says "Cover me, Meri.."
Meridith says "On it!"
Miles is pulled towards Meridith by an invisible force.

Viktorin watches the entire scene unfold, with amusement. "Wow," he murmurs, scanning the depression ahead as an enviable target. "Think we can over-take the depression before they get back in?"

Viktorin fires off a shot at Miles which impacts against his armor.

Meridith moves protectively towards Miles.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Meridith, and misses her.

Meridith says "Don't move."
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Meridith, it misses her.

Meridith fires a ranging shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes

Harriet hmms and she shoots over at the depression to find out.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at depression, and damages it.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Meridith, it misses her.

Miles fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which strikes the depression he's taking cover behind.

Viktorin fires off a shot at depression which damages it.

Miles says "We gotta move west, get to cover. "
Meridith fires a ranging shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes

Meridith nods

Meridith says "Move I follow"
Meridith moves protectively towards Miles.
Harriet chuckles as the warrior takes cover, and Meridith and Miles are sill out in the open. "Goodness. What an interesting fight this is."

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at depression, and damages it.


order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Meridith, it misses her.

Viktorin says "Our goobers are busy with one cultist."
Viktorin says "One casualty."
Harriet nods to Viktorin. "They always stick together as team."

Meridith moves protectively towards Miles.
Viktorin fires off a shot at depression which damages it.


depression fades out of the nightmare.

a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin says "no more cover."
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Meridith, it is parried by her rusty steel spear.

Meridith says "Might be time to call this one..."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Meridith, and misses her.

Miles swings his weapon at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it is parried by him.

Meridith swings her weapon at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it is parried by him.

Meridith moves protectively towards Miles.
Viktorin fires off a shot at Meridith which ineffectually wounds her right arm.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Meridith, it deflects off her armor.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Meridith, and ineffectually wounds her left arm.

Meridith swings her weapon at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it is parried by him.

Meridith says "Sorry, I fucked this one up"
Meridith moves protectively towards Miles.
Viktorin fires off a shot at Meridith which ineffectually wounds her left leg.

Viktorin immediately begins firing forth at Meridith, his eyes slanting into a harsh stare. "Victory, shall be ours. May Chernobog grant death."

Meridith flips Vik the bird

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Miles, it strikes his armor with bruising force.

Meridith says "Fuck you"
"Stop trying to kill people, dork!" Miles calls back over toward Viktorin, rolling his eyes.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Meridith, and ineffectually wounds her chest.


Meridith fades out of the nightmare.
Miles swings his weapon at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes, it deflects off his armor.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet whistles again at order Swordbearer, trying to get their attention.

Viktorin says "Come on firing squad, do your duty!"
Viktorin says "I believe in you!"
Viktorin fires off a shot at Miles which strikes his armor with bruising force.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Miles, and strikes his armor with bruising force.


Miles fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin says "Oh. Wow."
Viktorin says "We did it. Now... where's Jodie?"
Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Harriet calls out, "I think she got knocked out early on!"

Viktorin darts forward, after Harriet, swiveling his rifle as he tactically surveys the landscape around him. "Nice. That's a win for us then."

Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Harriet chuckles a bit, admitting, "We've got a ways to go!"

Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Viktorin says "Well... we're fine -now- which shouldn't be too rough. And the firing squad should be able to handle a lot."
Harriet nods to Viktorin. "Get to work," she tells him, motioning to the point they are at. "Let's free these people."

Harriet continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin says "Oh, you have it?"
Harriet says to Viktorin, "If more enemies are inbound and it looks bad, we can dash back towards our trusty rock." She tells the man, "You can take over if you'd like."

Viktorin says "Nah. I'm gonna grab the other point."
Viktorin says "I'll keep an eye on you if you keep an eye on me?"
Harriet says to Viktorin, "No, take over here, and I'll take out the soldiers. Securing more than one gate won't actually make us secure it any faster."

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.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

Viktorin charges toward Harriet.
Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

Harriet nods to Viktorin to start securing the gate. "Mighty Captain Socks, show us what you can do," she says as she starts firing off at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.

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.


order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
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 fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet moves protectively towards Viktorin.
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.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.


rock fades out of the nightmare.
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.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

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.

Harriet prepares for a Black Flame warrior in dark robes's attack, stepping in front of Viktorin and doing her best to protect the man.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.

a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet gives a nod to each order Swordbearer, offering a pleasant little smile to each. "Well done." Then she looks proudly over at Viktorin.

Viktorin says "I can't attack stuff while I do this, right?"
Harriet nods to Viktorin. "Correct."

Harriet explains to Viktorin, "But I'm here standing guard, and the coke heads are defending."

Harriet asks Viktorin, "Are you working on the gates?"

Harriet notices that no progress is being made.

Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin says "Oh. I have to continually do stuff."
Harriet asks, "Do you want me to work on it?" of Viktorin curiously.

Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

Very clearly, Viktorin has no clue what he's doing. Maybe. He's doing his best though, fiddling around with whatever he's fiddling around with, blinking owlishly. "I... uh. No! I think I'm fine."

Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

Harriet provides Viktorin with a nod, entrusting him with the ever important task as she keeps looking around for incoming enemies.

Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

Harriet mentions, "Our precious rock was blown to smithereens," to Viktorin.

Viktorin directs Harriet to himself, "Get behind me then. I'll use the shadows to give us cover."

Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

Harriet tries to get behind Viktorin, but it's kind of difficult to get cover from someone who is moving around securing a gate. She really does try, though, even if she's failing.

Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

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 his feet.

Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin flicks his gaze towards Harriet "Contact. Get to me if you're wounded. As I said, I can use my moon-beams to divert the shadows in my favor."

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, 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.

Harriet nods to Viktorin. "I should be all right."

Viktorin says "Jeez... we lost another."
Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

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 fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet expresses to Viktorin, "Two coke head casualties is not so bad, considering they're going to wake up in bed, full of energy right after."

Harriet fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin says "Oh. I wouldn't have wanted them dead."

order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Viktorin fondly glances over towards Harriet, dimpling his cheeks. "Glad we lose no one then!"

Harriet laughs helplessly. "Of course not, but they are doing a good job now. Earlier they were a bit chaotic."

Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes as its platinum surface gleams and deflects off his armor.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

Viktorin says "We WIN these!"

order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.

order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin says "Oh shit."
Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes as its platinum surface gleams and is parried by her.

Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.


order Swordbearer fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes as its platinum surface gleams and is parried by her.

Viktorin huffs as he watches the casualties amass, quickly running a hand through his hair. Then he's back to continuously fiddling with the gate, setting things up, here and there. "Belobog gifts us with breath, Chernobog seizes it. May he deliver death to them before I."

Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Harriet listens as Viktorin speaks, and she keeps swinging her weapon at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes.

Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

Harriet takes quite a hit from the latest warriors. "Well, focus as hard as you can, Vik!"

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Harriet, it deflects off her shield.

Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes as its platinum surface gleams and strikes her armor with bruising force.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

Harriet looks very proud of Viktorin, giving him an approving nod as he works.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Harriet, it impacts against her armor.

Viktorin continues securing the realm's gates.

A Black Flame warrior in dark robes swings his weapon at Harriet, it ineffectually wounds her right leg.

Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes as its platinum surface gleams and strikes his armor with bruising force.


a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
The Virtuous Extremists Alliance has proved victorious.