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The Destined Hosts Operation In Damascus Syria 240919
Under the waning gibbous moon's eerie glow, the ancient streets of Damascus became a battleground for those daring to unlock the demonic realms. At the heart of the chaos was an artifact, buried deep within the city's bowels, rumored to hold the power to sway the tides of reality itself. Teams clashed amidst the ruins, their movements synchronized chaos as bullets flew and blades clashed, all with the singular goal of activating the ancient relic. Emmanuel, Chara, Rachel, and their comrades navigated the treacherous terrain, each step bringing them closer to an unimaginable power or a grim demise.
As the night drew on, the fight intensified around the designated sites. Isaiah, under Konstantin's directive, pressed forward, unearthing the demonic artifact with a determination that cut through the palpable tension. Around her, allies and foes blended into a dance of steel and sorcery, their actions a testament to the artifact's seduction. Dean, battered yet unbroken, acted as a shield; his resilience emblematic of the stakes at hand. Finally, amidst spells flung and shots fired, the Corrupt Alliance emerged victorious, their success not just a victory over their foes but a dark promise of the power now at their fingertips. The ancient artifact, reactivated, hummed with a malevolent energy, its secrets unlocked for those daring enough to wield it.
At Wed Sep 18 2024, in the city of Damascus, Syria
Mission: Get to one of the three designated sites and continue unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact until the process is complete.
Within the depths of Damascus, under the old city's labyrinthine streets, lies an ancient demonic artifact. Activating it is said to open a door to a realm teeming with powerful demons. Whoever controls the artifact controls this door, deciding whether or not to swing it wide open. The artifact, however, is not easy to reach nor activate. Protected by complex psychic seals untouched for centuries, a team of skilled and determined psychonauts is required to navigate the nightmare realm, break the seals, and activate the artifact under the shadowy and ancient city. This operation's success could drastically shift the power balance, not just in Damascus but potentially around the world.
The old city of Damascus, Syria
It is after dusk, about 75F(23C) degrees, There is a waning gibbous moon.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Emmanuel which misses him.
Chara says "Van? "
Chara charges toward van.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
Chara fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Emmanuel charges toward van.
Konstantin presses a finger to a neck-implanted communicator, hailing the backup.
From Rachel's pouch, an impossible supply of viscera begins to assemble itself. It suspends -- then, in a span of minutes and with a thunderous crack of bone, impacts the earth.
Korina says "Bus? "
Korina makes a supernatural leap to bus.
Rachel charges toward bus.
Dean makes a supernatural leap to bus.
Dean says "Bus. "
Isaiah charges toward bus.
Konstantin says "Bus, go now"
Isaiah says "Yes. "
Konstantin makes a supernatural leap to bus.
Fire begins to drip from Isaiah's fingertips and puddle on the ground by his feet. After a moment, the flames begin to take on a humanoid shape.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Emmanuel which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Emmanuel charges toward van.
Chara reaches up to Chara earpiece mumbling into it
From Rachel's pouch, an impossible supply of viscera begins to assemble itself. It suspends -- then, in a span of minutes and with a thunderous crack of bone, impacts the earth.
Korina charges toward bus.
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry that misses her.
Dean charges toward bus.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses her.
Rachel charges toward bus.
Isaiah charges toward bus.
Konstantin charges toward bus.
Chara says "Hey, I guess im a psychonaut now."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Konstantin says "Who the fuck is thag gu-. Oh shit. JR?!"
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
Chara swings her weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it impacts against his armor.
Dean says "It's JR, don't mind her."
Konstantin presses a finger to a neck-implanted communicator, hailing the backup.
Dean charges toward bus.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and misses him.
Isaiah says, doing her best Marilyn Monroe impression, "Happy birthday, Mister President."
Rachel charges toward bus.
Isaiah charges toward bus.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it misses her.
Konstantin says "Korina and Dean, can you move for the corner and cut them off from holding it you think?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it sparks off the ground near her feet.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Korina says "Where the fuck is the corner?"
Korina says "Oh. "
Korina says "I see it."
Chara says "Is that Nikolai over there?"
Dean says "Let's do it."
Korina says "That seems in range of van."
Korina charges toward corner.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses him.
Konstantin shrugs a little bit though; "Not like there's anyone but Emmanuel though.. and that girl."
Rachel charges toward Konstantin.
Chara says "Want to charge to the corner? Next closest cover."
Dean charges toward Korina.
Konstantin says "If it is, no problem. I will have the boys clear out van."
Emmanuel says "I think we would die before we got there. "
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it impacts against her armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Konstantin, it is parried by his angular black side-sword.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it misses him.
Korina moves protectively towards corner.
Chara fires off a shot at Korina which completely misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It misses him.
Korina lets out an amused snort.
Dean charges toward Korina.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Isaiah, it is parried by her shiny pocket knife.
Chara says "They also seem busy with the host soldiers?"
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it misses him.
Konstantin lunges, driving his blade forwards in a vicious stab at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry with his full weight behind it that is parried by him.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Korina moves protectively towards corner.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards Chara and strikes the van she's taking cover behind.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
Rachel sends bullets howling in pursuit of a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. Some bite the ground, kicking up plumes of dust and debris. One sparks off the ground near his feet.
Konstantin throatstabs that silly bastard before turning, pointing his fingers towards Emmanuel. "Simonov, Artyom. Go test your armour."
Dean charges toward corner.
Korina says "We are at the corner."
Korina says "Well, I am. Dean is slow."
Konstantin says "In range of Van?"
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Dean which grazes his right leg.
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
Korina says "Yes. "
Chara swings her weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by her.
Korina says "Emmanuel is bringing out the silver bullets."
Dean says "Son of a bitch."
Dean hisses under his breath, harshly.
Konstantin says "No problem. Dean, shoot from distance. When my boys close in, Me and Korina go and crush Emmanuel"
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Chara and lets an arrow fly where it may; it
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Rachel, it is parried by her staff.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Chara, it is parried by her a collapsible baton club.
Shadows, like blood pumped from the heart, pulse where Rachel grips her staff. She propels herself forward, striking at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and is parried by him.
Konstantin says "Rachel, focus on clearing up the soldiers from our position at the bus."
Dean charges toward corner.
Korina says "Okay. "
Konstantin steps sideways, probing at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry's guard with a quick jab that is parried by him.
Rachel says "Alright. "
Chara says "Dean out of cover."
Isaiah launches a stab at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
Chara says "I think hats Dean atleast.."
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at van, it damages it.
Emmanuel says "Non. Dean in cover. "
Chara says "The inked up guy shooting arrows at us?"
Korina says, with a put-off sniff, "Terrible range."
Chara says "Oh yeah, he is at the corner.."
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by her.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards van and damages it.
Isaiah says "Once they get closer to him, I'll start flinging spells to debilitate him."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Isaiah, it is parried by her shiny pocket knife.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Dean quickly ducks behind the corner, smashing his boot down to get the sensation back in his leg and ignore the festering pain running up the limb. "I'm going to melt a pot of silver bullets down his fucking mouth."
Shadows, like blood pumped from the heart, pulse where Rachel grips her staff. She propels herself forward, striking at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a cobbled together drone, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it impacts against her armor.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Chara fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at van and lets an arrow fly where it may; it damages it.
Korina gives Dean a little side-eye, as though trying to figure out whether she should offer or not, but then eventually says, "I can protect you from silver while we go to them."
Dean says "I'll live."
Emmanuel says "I knew he was your best friend!"
Emmanuel starts to sweat.
Korina says "I will not if you don't make it fast enough."
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at van, it damages it.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon corner and their surroundings, which damages it.
Chara fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Isaiah charges toward bus.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards a cobbled together drone and sparks off the ground near his feet.
Dean says "That one bullet was enough to slow me down."
Emmanuel's wounds seem to be bleeding a bit more freely all of a sudden.
Dean says "Once I can jump, I'll cover half the distance easily."
Korina nods, shooting a cobbled together drone for now.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at van, it damages it.
Isaiah says "What now, sir?"
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
Konstantin nods, pressing a finger to his earpiece, "Keep them pinned. Once the boys are on them, we will deal with it."
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a cobbled together drone and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sparks off the ground near his feet.
Chara fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Konstantin looks aside to Isaiah, then to Rachel. "Alright, JR and Rachel. I want you to both move for the closest capture point together. JR, lead the movement. Rachel will protect you."
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a cobbled together drone, it misses him.
Dean says "I bet they have a mine somewhere over there."
"Yes sir," Isaiah says cleanly, clicking her heels together and then bolting for the capture point.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Isaiah runs towards the objective.
Korina says "Probably. I have not seen him move lately, so maybe not yet."
Konstantin gestures northwest. "It's towards the target. I will head out with you."
Rachel moves protectively towards Isaiah.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards a cobbled together drone and ineffectually wounds his forehead.
a cobbled together drone fades out of the nightmare.
Chara fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Konstantin sighs a bit. "Wish this was aquatic. I need a swim."
Konstantin charges toward Emmanuel.
Rachel says "We can go after."
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with his claws which is dodged by him.
Korina says "You do /not/ wish this was-- have you forgotten last time?!"
Korina says "Oh, the dog is there."
Emmanuel's armor blackens and burns.
Emmanuel suddenly freezes in place.
Konstantin calls back to Rachel "Da, We can use Nik and Bijava's."
Korina says "We should move."
Rachel says "Who's /Bijava/?"
Isaiah runs towards the objective.
Dean says "Let me know when."
Korina says "I am holding Emmanuel still. Start moving, I will protect you."
Konstantin calls out; "I am moving on them"
Chara swings her weapon at a fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone, it is parried by him.
Rachel moves protectively towards Isaiah.
Dean makes a supernatural leap to van.
"I don't have a bathing suit for this body," Isaiah admits sadly as she keeps pushing forward, flinging another spell in Emmanuel's direction as she runs. "I should get one.."
Konstantin charges toward Emmanuel.
"Oh. More magic." Emmanuel complains quietly as he's set alight, blinded, unable to move, or do anything.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with his claws which is dodged by him.
Chara says "Need triage?"
Emmanuel's wounds suddenly spurt blood.
Korina moves protectively towards Dean.
Emmanuel says "Oui. "
Isaiah runs towards the objective.
Korina ends up quite literally one single foot away. There's a disappointed click of her tongue.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Dean which grazes his right hand.
Rachel's following Isaiah's suit. Every step they take, every time they cast, she does the same.
Korina says "Annoying. "
Dean charges toward van.
Dean says "Fucking bastard."
Rachel moves protectively towards Isaiah.
Konstantin makes a supernatural leap to Emmanuel.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which sparks off the ground near her feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
Dean says "Just use me as cover, the bullets will slow me down- but they can't hurt me."
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame throws a punch at Emmanuel, it is blocked by him.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with his claws which is dodged by him.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
"Oui, how dare we fight back, hm?" Emmanuel calls back over toward Dean.
Konstantin steps sideways, probing at Emmanuel's guard with a quick jab that is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Korina moves protectively towards Dean.
Emmanuel prepares a landmine.
Korina says "Landmine check?"
Konstantin roars; "Mine! Don't let him move off!"
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it deflects off his armor.
Dean says "HE's out of cover."
Isaiah runs towards the objective.
Korina sniffs.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Chara says "Big boom time."
Chara swings her weapon at a fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone, it is parried by him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Isaiah which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Dean says "I don't see his fucking mine."
Emmanuel fades out of the nightmare.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it mildly wounds his left shoulder.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Chara with his claws which is dodged by her.
Korina says "Not close enough. Move a teeny tiny bit west."
Dean charges toward van.
Konstantin turns around, apparently unscathed by the mine. "Er."
Korina says "... teeny tiny."
Chara says "That was a shitty mine.."
Dean swings his weapon at Chara, it is parried by her a collapsible baton club.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Chara and lets an arrow fly where it may; it strikes the van she's taking cover behind.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Chara says "How did it miss me- ow"
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Chara, it impacts against her white tactical vest with gold accents.
Chara swings her weapon at a fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone, it is parried by him.
"I'm getting peppered by Hosts!" Isaiah calls out as she starts to dig around, letting her innate bloodline guide her in the direction she needs to go. She's uncovered one artifact before of the same origin- the second should be easier.
Konstantin points at Chara. "Crush her, boys." The goons go to work
Chara says "Somehow missed Dean."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses her.
Rachel moves protectively towards Isaiah.
Korina says "What's Pork Chop doing?"
Chara sprays Dean in the face with pepper spray.
Dean turns to someone, and there is a glint beneath that helmet's dark visor. "I fucking remember you."
Chara fades out of the nightmare.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings his weapon at Chara, it mildly wounds her right leg.
Dean says "That bitch."
Korina makes a supernatural leap to Isaiah.
Konstantinsomeone calls out; "Porkchop and JR are working on capture together, she is covering.. her."
Dean says "Peppered. "
Konstantin calls out; "Porkchop and JR are working on capture together, she is covering.. her."
Dean starts to slowly wipe the pepperspray off of his helmet's visor.
Korina says "Why is there salt and peppering happening."
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Nevermind, Dean doesn't have his helmet on - its all in his eyes.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
Rachel charges toward Isaiah.
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at temple demolisher in combat fatigues that misses him.
Korina moves protectively towards Isaiah.
Temple demolisher in combat fatigues is pulled towards Dean by an invisible force.
Dean swings his weapon at temple demolisher in combat fatigues, it is parried by him.
temple demolisher in combat fatigues fades out of the nightmare.
Korina says "I don't even see any Host."
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Korina sniffs and makes for somewhere else.
Rachel retreats from Isaiah.
Even blinded, Dean snarls aside. That demolisher earns Dean's ire, tugged into his grasp from afar and impaled by the trajectory leading him straight and fully onto his sword. The scattering mist fades it from view, but blood is on his weapon already.
Korina moves protectively towards corner.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses her.
Konstantin calls out into a radio attached to his armour; "simonov, Artyom, patrol for host. I will capture."
Dean says "Did Emmanuel flee to hide?"
Korina says "He's out."
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Dean says "Fucking shame."
Konstantin calls out via the radio channel; "Simonov nearly cut his arm off."
Rachel charges toward Isaiah.
Dean says "What do I do now?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
Dean charges toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Konstantin continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
Rachel sends bullets howling in pursuit of a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. Some bite the ground, kicking up plumes of dust and debris. One sparks off the ground near his feet.
Konstantin says "Dean, would you get these off me please?"
Rachel moves protectively towards Isaiah.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Dean says "I'm moving in."
"I need you to protect me, Rachel-" Isaiah starts, then watches as a bullet strikes right where she was about to dig, sending sand and stones into her face. "Fuck-"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
Dean says "Where the hell are you?"
Dean says "Right. "
Dean charges toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Konstantin continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which sparks off the ground near her feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Rachel sends bullets howling in pursuit of a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. Some bite the ground, kicking up plumes of dust and debris. One misses him.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
"I /am/,' Rachel says, entirely baffled as bullets apparently whizz by her."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
"I /am/," Rachel says, entirely baffled as bullets apparently whizz by her.
Konstantin continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Rachel moves protectively towards Isaiah.
Korina says "... why am I here again, I just wanted to go to the other capture point."
Korina runs towards the objective.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Rachel sends bullets howling in pursuit of a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. Some bite the ground, kicking up plumes of dust and debris. One sparks off the ground near his feet.
Dean moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Korina will just stand here and get salt and peppered, I guess.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it misses him.
Korina flourishes her peppers.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
Konstantin flourishes his entrenching tool, taking it from a pouch on his armour to start digging for artefacts.
Konstantin continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Rachel sends bullets howling in pursuit of a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. Some bite the ground, kicking up plumes of dust and debris. One strikes the bus he's taking cover behind.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it impacts against his armor.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and strikes his armor with bruising force.
Korina makes a supernatural leap to corner.
Konstantin continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
"I'm getting closer," Isaiah informs Konstantin as her dainty fingers sift through the sands, digging up large rocks and tossing them aside as her heritage drives her; both of them.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
"Dig faster," Rachel encourages Isaiah. That's helpful instruction. Just 'do it, but more.'
Konstantin continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which ineffectually wounds his right arm.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which ineffectually wounds his right arm.
Rachel sends bullets howling in pursuit of a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. Some bite the ground, kicking up plumes of dust and debris. One strikes the bus he's taking cover behind.
Dean grits his teeth, pained, while he's practically acting as a standing shield. Bullets plink off of him - but only some. Quite a few of them are running through, and all that he does is huff out a harsh, hissed sigh.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
Dean says "Where the fuck are they shooting from?"
Korina charges toward bus.
Konstantin stands beneath Dean's silhouette, playing in the soil with his spade
The Corrupt Alliance has proved victorious.
As the night drew on, the fight intensified around the designated sites. Isaiah, under Konstantin's directive, pressed forward, unearthing the demonic artifact with a determination that cut through the palpable tension. Around her, allies and foes blended into a dance of steel and sorcery, their actions a testament to the artifact's seduction. Dean, battered yet unbroken, acted as a shield; his resilience emblematic of the stakes at hand. Finally, amidst spells flung and shots fired, the Corrupt Alliance emerged victorious, their success not just a victory over their foes but a dark promise of the power now at their fingertips. The ancient artifact, reactivated, hummed with a malevolent energy, its secrets unlocked for those daring enough to wield it.
At Wed Sep 18 2024, in the city of Damascus, Syria
Mission: Get to one of the three designated sites and continue unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact until the process is complete.
Within the depths of Damascus, under the old city's labyrinthine streets, lies an ancient demonic artifact. Activating it is said to open a door to a realm teeming with powerful demons. Whoever controls the artifact controls this door, deciding whether or not to swing it wide open. The artifact, however, is not easy to reach nor activate. Protected by complex psychic seals untouched for centuries, a team of skilled and determined psychonauts is required to navigate the nightmare realm, break the seals, and activate the artifact under the shadowy and ancient city. This operation's success could drastically shift the power balance, not just in Damascus but potentially around the world.
The old city of Damascus, Syria
It is after dusk, about 75F(23C) degrees, There is a waning gibbous moon.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Emmanuel which misses him.
Chara says "Van? "
Chara charges toward van.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which misses him.
Chara fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Emmanuel charges toward van.
Konstantin presses a finger to a neck-implanted communicator, hailing the backup.
From Rachel's pouch, an impossible supply of viscera begins to assemble itself. It suspends -- then, in a span of minutes and with a thunderous crack of bone, impacts the earth.
Korina says "Bus? "
Korina makes a supernatural leap to bus.
Rachel charges toward bus.
Dean makes a supernatural leap to bus.
Dean says "Bus. "
Isaiah charges toward bus.
Konstantin says "Bus, go now"
Isaiah says "Yes. "
Konstantin makes a supernatural leap to bus.
Fire begins to drip from Isaiah's fingertips and puddle on the ground by his feet. After a moment, the flames begin to take on a humanoid shape.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Emmanuel which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Emmanuel charges toward van.
Chara reaches up to Chara earpiece mumbling into it
From Rachel's pouch, an impossible supply of viscera begins to assemble itself. It suspends -- then, in a span of minutes and with a thunderous crack of bone, impacts the earth.
Korina charges toward bus.
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry that misses her.
Dean charges toward bus.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses her.
Rachel charges toward bus.
Isaiah charges toward bus.
Konstantin charges toward bus.
Chara says "Hey, I guess im a psychonaut now."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Konstantin says "Who the fuck is thag gu-. Oh shit. JR?!"
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
Chara swings her weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it impacts against his armor.
Dean says "It's JR, don't mind her."
Konstantin presses a finger to a neck-implanted communicator, hailing the backup.
Dean charges toward bus.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and misses him.
Isaiah says, doing her best Marilyn Monroe impression, "Happy birthday, Mister President."
Rachel charges toward bus.
Isaiah charges toward bus.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it misses her.
Konstantin says "Korina and Dean, can you move for the corner and cut them off from holding it you think?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it sparks off the ground near her feet.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Korina says "Where the fuck is the corner?"
Korina says "Oh. "
Korina says "I see it."
Chara says "Is that Nikolai over there?"
Dean says "Let's do it."
Korina says "That seems in range of van."
Korina charges toward corner.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses him.
Konstantin shrugs a little bit though; "Not like there's anyone but Emmanuel though.. and that girl."
Rachel charges toward Konstantin.
Chara says "Want to charge to the corner? Next closest cover."
Dean charges toward Korina.
Konstantin says "If it is, no problem. I will have the boys clear out van."
Emmanuel says "I think we would die before we got there. "
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it impacts against her armor.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Konstantin, it is parried by his angular black side-sword.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it misses him.
Korina moves protectively towards corner.
Chara fires off a shot at Korina which completely misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It misses him.
Korina lets out an amused snort.
Dean charges toward Korina.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Isaiah, it is parried by her shiny pocket knife.
Chara says "They also seem busy with the host soldiers?"
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it misses him.
Konstantin lunges, driving his blade forwards in a vicious stab at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry with his full weight behind it that is parried by him.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Korina moves protectively towards corner.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards Chara and strikes the van she's taking cover behind.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
Rachel sends bullets howling in pursuit of a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. Some bite the ground, kicking up plumes of dust and debris. One sparks off the ground near his feet.
Konstantin throatstabs that silly bastard before turning, pointing his fingers towards Emmanuel. "Simonov, Artyom. Go test your armour."
Dean charges toward corner.
Korina says "We are at the corner."
Korina says "Well, I am. Dean is slow."
Konstantin says "In range of Van?"
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Dean which grazes his right leg.
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
Korina says "Yes. "
Chara swings her weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by her.
Korina says "Emmanuel is bringing out the silver bullets."
Dean says "Son of a bitch."
Dean hisses under his breath, harshly.
Konstantin says "No problem. Dean, shoot from distance. When my boys close in, Me and Korina go and crush Emmanuel"
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Chara and lets an arrow fly where it may; it
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Rachel, it is parried by her staff.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Chara, it is parried by her a collapsible baton club.
Shadows, like blood pumped from the heart, pulse where Rachel grips her staff. She propels herself forward, striking at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and is parried by him.
Konstantin says "Rachel, focus on clearing up the soldiers from our position at the bus."
Dean charges toward corner.
Korina says "Okay. "
Konstantin steps sideways, probing at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry's guard with a quick jab that is parried by him.
Rachel says "Alright. "
Chara says "Dean out of cover."
Isaiah launches a stab at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by him.
Chara says "I think hats Dean atleast.."
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at van, it damages it.
Emmanuel says "Non. Dean in cover. "
Chara says "The inked up guy shooting arrows at us?"
Korina says, with a put-off sniff, "Terrible range."
Chara says "Oh yeah, he is at the corner.."
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it is parried by her.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards van and damages it.
Isaiah says "Once they get closer to him, I'll start flinging spells to debilitate him."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Isaiah, it is parried by her shiny pocket knife.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Dean quickly ducks behind the corner, smashing his boot down to get the sensation back in his leg and ignore the festering pain running up the limb. "I'm going to melt a pot of silver bullets down his fucking mouth."
Shadows, like blood pumped from the heart, pulse where Rachel grips her staff. She propels herself forward, striking at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a cobbled together drone, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it impacts against her armor.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Chara fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at van and lets an arrow fly where it may; it damages it.
Korina gives Dean a little side-eye, as though trying to figure out whether she should offer or not, but then eventually says, "I can protect you from silver while we go to them."
Dean says "I'll live."
Emmanuel says "I knew he was your best friend!"
Emmanuel starts to sweat.
Korina says "I will not if you don't make it fast enough."
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at van, it damages it.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon corner and their surroundings, which damages it.
Chara fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Isaiah charges toward bus.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards a cobbled together drone and sparks off the ground near his feet.
Dean says "That one bullet was enough to slow me down."
Emmanuel's wounds seem to be bleeding a bit more freely all of a sudden.
Dean says "Once I can jump, I'll cover half the distance easily."
Korina nods, shooting a cobbled together drone for now.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at van, it damages it.
Isaiah says "What now, sir?"
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
Konstantin nods, pressing a finger to his earpiece, "Keep them pinned. Once the boys are on them, we will deal with it."
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a cobbled together drone and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sparks off the ground near his feet.
Chara fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Konstantin looks aside to Isaiah, then to Rachel. "Alright, JR and Rachel. I want you to both move for the closest capture point together. JR, lead the movement. Rachel will protect you."
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a cobbled together drone, it misses him.
Dean says "I bet they have a mine somewhere over there."
"Yes sir," Isaiah says cleanly, clicking her heels together and then bolting for the capture point.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Isaiah runs towards the objective.
Korina says "Probably. I have not seen him move lately, so maybe not yet."
Konstantin gestures northwest. "It's towards the target. I will head out with you."
Rachel moves protectively towards Isaiah.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards a cobbled together drone and ineffectually wounds his forehead.
a cobbled together drone fades out of the nightmare.
Chara fires off a shot at corner which damages it.
Konstantin sighs a bit. "Wish this was aquatic. I need a swim."
Konstantin charges toward Emmanuel.
Rachel says "We can go after."
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with his claws which is dodged by him.
Korina says "You do /not/ wish this was-- have you forgotten last time?!"
Korina says "Oh, the dog is there."
Emmanuel's armor blackens and burns.
Emmanuel suddenly freezes in place.
Konstantin calls back to Rachel "Da, We can use Nik and Bijava's."
Korina says "We should move."
Rachel says "Who's /Bijava/?"
Isaiah runs towards the objective.
Dean says "Let me know when."
Korina says "I am holding Emmanuel still. Start moving, I will protect you."
Konstantin calls out; "I am moving on them"
Chara swings her weapon at a fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone, it is parried by him.
Rachel moves protectively towards Isaiah.
Dean makes a supernatural leap to van.
"I don't have a bathing suit for this body," Isaiah admits sadly as she keeps pushing forward, flinging another spell in Emmanuel's direction as she runs. "I should get one.."
Konstantin charges toward Emmanuel.
"Oh. More magic." Emmanuel complains quietly as he's set alight, blinded, unable to move, or do anything.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with his claws which is dodged by him.
Chara says "Need triage?"
Emmanuel's wounds suddenly spurt blood.
Korina moves protectively towards Dean.
Emmanuel says "Oui. "
Isaiah runs towards the objective.
Korina ends up quite literally one single foot away. There's a disappointed click of her tongue.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Dean which grazes his right hand.
Rachel's following Isaiah's suit. Every step they take, every time they cast, she does the same.
Korina says "Annoying. "
Dean charges toward van.
Dean says "Fucking bastard."
Rachel moves protectively towards Isaiah.
Konstantin makes a supernatural leap to Emmanuel.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which sparks off the ground near her feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
Dean says "Just use me as cover, the bullets will slow me down- but they can't hurt me."
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame throws a punch at Emmanuel, it is blocked by him.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with his claws which is dodged by him.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
"Oui, how dare we fight back, hm?" Emmanuel calls back over toward Dean.
Konstantin steps sideways, probing at Emmanuel's guard with a quick jab that is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Korina moves protectively towards Dean.
Emmanuel prepares a landmine.
Korina says "Landmine check?"
Konstantin roars; "Mine! Don't let him move off!"
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it deflects off his armor.
Dean says "HE's out of cover."
Isaiah runs towards the objective.
Korina sniffs.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Chara says "Big boom time."
Chara swings her weapon at a fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone, it is parried by him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Isaiah which sparks off the ground near her feet.
Dean says "I don't see his fucking mine."
Emmanuel fades out of the nightmare.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it mildly wounds his left shoulder.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Chara with his claws which is dodged by her.
Korina says "Not close enough. Move a teeny tiny bit west."
Dean charges toward van.
Konstantin turns around, apparently unscathed by the mine. "Er."
Korina says "... teeny tiny."
Chara says "That was a shitty mine.."
Dean swings his weapon at Chara, it is parried by her a collapsible baton club.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Chara and lets an arrow fly where it may; it strikes the van she's taking cover behind.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Chara says "How did it miss me- ow"
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Chara, it impacts against her white tactical vest with gold accents.
Chara swings her weapon at a fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone, it is parried by him.
"I'm getting peppered by Hosts!" Isaiah calls out as she starts to dig around, letting her innate bloodline guide her in the direction she needs to go. She's uncovered one artifact before of the same origin- the second should be easier.
Konstantin points at Chara. "Crush her, boys." The goons go to work
Chara says "Somehow missed Dean."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses her.
Rachel moves protectively towards Isaiah.
Korina says "What's Pork Chop doing?"
Chara sprays Dean in the face with pepper spray.
Dean turns to someone, and there is a glint beneath that helmet's dark visor. "I fucking remember you."
Chara fades out of the nightmare.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings his weapon at Chara, it mildly wounds her right leg.
Dean says "That bitch."
Korina makes a supernatural leap to Isaiah.
Konstantinsomeone calls out; "Porkchop and JR are working on capture together, she is covering.. her."
Dean says "Peppered. "
Konstantin calls out; "Porkchop and JR are working on capture together, she is covering.. her."
Dean starts to slowly wipe the pepperspray off of his helmet's visor.
Korina says "Why is there salt and peppering happening."
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Nevermind, Dean doesn't have his helmet on - its all in his eyes.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
Rachel charges toward Isaiah.
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at temple demolisher in combat fatigues that misses him.
Korina moves protectively towards Isaiah.
Temple demolisher in combat fatigues is pulled towards Dean by an invisible force.
Dean swings his weapon at temple demolisher in combat fatigues, it is parried by him.
temple demolisher in combat fatigues fades out of the nightmare.
Korina says "I don't even see any Host."
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Korina sniffs and makes for somewhere else.
Rachel retreats from Isaiah.
Even blinded, Dean snarls aside. That demolisher earns Dean's ire, tugged into his grasp from afar and impaled by the trajectory leading him straight and fully onto his sword. The scattering mist fades it from view, but blood is on his weapon already.
Korina moves protectively towards corner.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses her.
Konstantin calls out into a radio attached to his armour; "simonov, Artyom, patrol for host. I will capture."
Dean says "Did Emmanuel flee to hide?"
Korina says "He's out."
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Dean says "Fucking shame."
Konstantin calls out via the radio channel; "Simonov nearly cut his arm off."
Rachel charges toward Isaiah.
Dean says "What do I do now?"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
Dean charges toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Konstantin continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
Rachel sends bullets howling in pursuit of a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. Some bite the ground, kicking up plumes of dust and debris. One sparks off the ground near his feet.
Konstantin says "Dean, would you get these off me please?"
Rachel moves protectively towards Isaiah.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Dean says "I'm moving in."
"I need you to protect me, Rachel-" Isaiah starts, then watches as a bullet strikes right where she was about to dig, sending sand and stones into her face. "Fuck-"
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
Dean says "Where the hell are you?"
Dean says "Right. "
Dean charges toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry.
Konstantin continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which sparks off the ground near her feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Rachel sends bullets howling in pursuit of a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. Some bite the ground, kicking up plumes of dust and debris. One misses him.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
"I /am/,' Rachel says, entirely baffled as bullets apparently whizz by her."
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
"I /am/," Rachel says, entirely baffled as bullets apparently whizz by her.
Konstantin continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Rachel moves protectively towards Isaiah.
Korina says "... why am I here again, I just wanted to go to the other capture point."
Korina runs towards the objective.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Rachel sends bullets howling in pursuit of a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. Some bite the ground, kicking up plumes of dust and debris. One sparks off the ground near his feet.
Dean moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Korina will just stand here and get salt and peppered, I guess.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it misses him.
Korina flourishes her peppers.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
Konstantin flourishes his entrenching tool, taking it from a pouch on his armour to start digging for artefacts.
Konstantin continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which sparks off the ground near his feet.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Rachel sends bullets howling in pursuit of a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. Some bite the ground, kicking up plumes of dust and debris. One strikes the bus he's taking cover behind.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it impacts against his armor.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry and strikes his armor with bruising force.
Korina makes a supernatural leap to corner.
Konstantin continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry launches a stab at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
"I'm getting closer," Isaiah informs Konstantin as her dainty fingers sift through the sands, digging up large rocks and tossing them aside as her heritage drives her; both of them.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
"Dig faster," Rachel encourages Isaiah. That's helpful instruction. Just 'do it, but more.'
Konstantin continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which ineffectually wounds his right arm.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which ineffectually wounds his right arm.
Rachel sends bullets howling in pursuit of a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry. Some bite the ground, kicking up plumes of dust and debris. One strikes the bus he's taking cover behind.
Dean grits his teeth, pained, while he's practically acting as a standing shield. Bullets plink off of him - but only some. Quite a few of them are running through, and all that he does is huff out a harsh, hissed sigh.
Isaiah continues unearthing and activating an ancient demonic artifact.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Dean which misses him.
A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
Dean says "Where the fuck are they shooting from?"
Korina charges toward bus.
Konstantin stands beneath Dean's silhouette, playing in the soil with his spade
The Corrupt Alliance has proved victorious.