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The Foretold Winters Operation In Celestriana 250409
In the misty moonlit mountains of Celestriana, an adventure unfolds around an ancient relic, coveted for its mystical ability to illuminate hidden tunnels within the landscape. Malcolm and Novel, two daring souls aligned with the Havenite societies, embark on a mission to secure this relic against the Wildlings and other adversaries. As the night air buzzes with the tension of an imminent storm, Malcolm exhibits skepticism about their turnout, while Novel acknowledges the awkwardness of their situation. The duo’s determination is palpable as they press toward their goal, undeterred by the chilly whispers of the forest.
The journey is fraught with conflict. Siofra, a defender of the Wildlings, emerges as a formidable opponent, engaging in a series of intense encounters with Novel. Their skirmishes are marked by a blend of gunfire, melee combat, and narrow escapes, with both parties utilizing their skills and surroundings to gain the upper hand. Meanwhile, Malcolm, ever the strategist, provides support from a distance, his sharpshooting skills proving crucial in keeping their adversaries at bay. Despite the challenges, Novel remains focused on the mission, continuing to action the relic with unwavering resolve. In the end, their persistence pays off, with the Balanced&Material Alliance declaring victory, highlighting the power of determination and teamwork in overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
At Sun Apr 6 2025, in a forest near Celestriana
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue actioning the relic until the process is complete.
Hidden between some of the mountains of Celestriana, lays an ancient relic, praised and considered sacred by some of the Wildlings of the area, which leads to it often being guarded and protected. Recently however, some Havenite societies have discovered it's part of some intricate mechanism, that will light up hidden tunnels within the mountains when actioned properly, making it a valuable resource to take into account when wanting control of the arid landscape, and thus, starting a race to see who can capture and control this forgotten relic.
amidst the mountains of Celestriana
It is night, about 51F(10C) degrees, and there are a few dark grey stormclouds in the sky. There is a waxing gibbous moon.
Malcolm says "Well, that's not much of a turnout."
Novel says "Well, that's awkward."
"I can scout," Malcolm figures to Novel, gravitating up into the sky.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Novel ap
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Malcolm rocks back and racks his rifle, reckoning, "Is Bill even here?"
Novel snorts at someone, "No."
Novel snorts back, "No."
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Siofra(Humanda), using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses her.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Novel charges toward sapling.
Siofra charges toward sapling.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at Novel which misses him.
Malcolm charges toward Siofra.
wildling patrolling the area fades out of the nightmare.
Siofra(Humanda) lines up their shot with unsettling ease, a cruel grin playing at their lips. The rifle sings, the bullet whispers to Novel and misses him.
Novel charges toward sapling.
Siofra retreats from Novel.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Siofra(Humanda), using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel shrugs as Siofra(Humanda) runs away from him, settling into cover and then starting to take potshots at them. "OK. Suits me."
Siofra charges toward Novel.
Siofra(Humanda) winds up her arm, windmilling on her elbow joint and strutting up to make a bargain what shant be refused before she unleashes it at Novel is dodged by him.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Siofra(Humanda), is dodged by her.
Siofra(Humanda) comes back with a pounce, snarling, scratching and yipping as pandas tend to don't.
Siofra(Humanda) launches a slashing rake attack at Novel with her claws which is dodged by him.
Novel meets the charge with the blade of his own, flashing a maniac grin back at Siofra(Humanda) as he bears in with his bladed weapon in hand.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at Siofra(Humanda), a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, is dodged by her.
Siofra retreats from Novel.
anarchists fades out of the nightmare.
Siofra(Humanda) lines up their shot with unsettling ease, a cruel grin playing at their lips. The rifle sings, the bullet whispers to Novel and
Malcolm sights up through his scope down at Siofra(Humanda) and Novel, reckoning quietly to himself, "... kids these days." A swing of his scope sights up the wildlings.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Siofra(Humanda), using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses her.
Siofra charges toward Novel.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Novel blinks as Siofra(Humanda) bounces away again, just - looking confused, and then just raising his bolt and hammering another one home.
wildling patrolling the area fades out of the nightmare.
In an out, drugged, in and out and out and in Siofra(Humanda) goooes.
Siofra(Humanda) winds up her arm, windmilling on her elbow joint and strutting up to make a bargain what shant be refused before she unleashes it at Novel is dodged by him.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at Siofra(Humanda), a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, is dodged by her.
Wildling patrolling the area draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
In a grotesque display of police overbudgeting, Malcolm sights he M110A1 SDMR rifle up, exhales, and -- CRACK! -- sends a highbore round downrange at wildling patrolling the area that misses him.
Siofra retreats from Novel.
Siofra(Humanda) lines up their shot with unsettling ease, a cruel grin playing at their lips. The rifle sings, the bullet whispers to sapling and
Wildling patrolling the area draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Siofra(Humanda), using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses her.
In a grotesque display of police overbudgeting, Malcolm sights he M110A1 SDMR rifle up, exhales, and -- CRACK! -- sends a highbore round downrange at wildling patrolling the area that sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Siofra charges toward Novel.
Siofra(Humanda) winds up her arm, windmilling on her elbow joint and strutting up to make a bargain what shant be refused before she unleashes it at Novel is dodged by him.
Novel grapples with Siofra(Humanda).
Wildling patrolling the area draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at Siofra(Humanda), a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, is dodged by her.
"Hnnng-" Siofra(Humanda)'s lip, barely snapping form whimpers.
Malcolm fires off a shot at wildling patrolling the area which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Siofra jabs Novel with a taser.
Malcolm charges toward log.
Wildling patrolling the area swings his weapon at Malcolm, it is parried by his billy club.
Novel catches Siofra this time by the wrist, hauling her against him and ignoring the slashing and cutting - and then grunts as he's tasered, giving her a slight shake of his head, his teeth clenching against the jolt. But he seems more amused than anything else.
Malcolm swings his weapon at wildling patrolling the area, it is parried by him.
Siofra pushes herself off with feeble projectile spill.
Siofra launches a slashing rake attack at Novel with her claws which completely misses him.
Novel trips Siofra.
Wildling patrolling the area swings his weapon at Malcolm, it is parried by his billy club.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Siofra, is dodged by her.
Malcolm rapidly whips some gauze around an arm, then resumes beating his billy club against the Wildling's sword.
Siofra's back hits the dirt- she just barely manges to roll out of the decapitation swing.
Novel proceeds to shove someone away from him, his poncho splattered, and then turn it into a leg-sweeping to send them sprawling on the ground so he can follow up with a vicious strike.
Wildling patrolling the area swings his weapon at Malcolm, it impacts against his armor.
Novel proceeds to shove Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda) away from him, his poncho splattered, and then turn it into a leg-sweeping to send them sprawling on the ground so he can follow up with a vicious strike - that hacks into the dirt, and he sort of gruns at the transformation.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda), a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, ineffectually wounds her chest.
Malcolm swings his weapon at wildling patrolling the area, it deflects off his armor.
Not quite able to roll all the way, Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda)'s paws scrabble at Novel's kneecaps, swiping and swiping.
Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda) launches a slashing rake attack at Novel with her claws which is dodged by him.
Wildling patrolling the area swings his weapon at Malcolm, it impacts against his armor.
Novel grapples with Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda).
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda), ineffectually wounds her left arm.
Siofra fades out of the nightmare.
Malcolm charges toward tree.
Malcolm takes a moment to patch himself up.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at wildling patrolling the area, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips,
wildling patrolling the area fades out of the nightmare.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Malcolm gravitates back into place above the auction site, working to secure it as he finishes patching up his armor. "Figured you had it," he claims.
Novel runs towards the objective.
Novel runs towards the objective.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Novel confirms to Malcolm with a smile, "I did. That was satisfying."
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Novel says "I'm in an operation by the way."
Novel says "Maria's probably freaking out."
Malcolm says "I was just leadin' Lilah to find you."
Malcolm says "Through the backdoors."
Novel continues actioning the relic.
anarchists fades out of the nightmare.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
In a grotesque display of police overbudgeting, Malcolm sights he M110A1 SDMR rifle up, exhales, and -- CRACK! -- sends a highbore round downrange at wildling patrolling the area that sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Wildling patrolling the area draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm charges toward wildling patrolling the area.
Wildling patrolling the area draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm charges toward wildling patrolling the area.
Wildling patrolling the area draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm charges toward wildling patrolling the area.
Malcolm swings his weapon at wildling patrolling the area, it is parried by him.
Malcolm disarms wildling patrolling the area.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm swings his weapon at wildling patrolling the area, it is parried by him.
Malcolm closes in on the wildling, huffing, "I expect better," while he brings his billy club to bear on the bloke.
Wildling patrolling the area swings his weapon at Malcolm, it is parried by his billy club.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm swings his weapon at wildling patrolling the area, it deflects off his armor.
wildling patrolling the area fades out of the nightmare.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm takes a beat to patch up and catch his wind, before he starts to gravitate back up into the air.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm lands with a gentle 'plok' of this Timbs to the earth, keeping his rifle shouldered and taking the occasional peek through the scope. "I at least expected to see Bill at his own party."
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Novel snorts at Malcolm. "Why would you expect that? He likes to hide."
Novel continues actioning the relic.
"I mean, still," Malcolm reckons, shrugging the shoulder that braces the gun. "Surprised he ain't out here."
Novel continues actioning the relic.
The Balanced&Material Alliance has proved victorious.
The journey is fraught with conflict. Siofra, a defender of the Wildlings, emerges as a formidable opponent, engaging in a series of intense encounters with Novel. Their skirmishes are marked by a blend of gunfire, melee combat, and narrow escapes, with both parties utilizing their skills and surroundings to gain the upper hand. Meanwhile, Malcolm, ever the strategist, provides support from a distance, his sharpshooting skills proving crucial in keeping their adversaries at bay. Despite the challenges, Novel remains focused on the mission, continuing to action the relic with unwavering resolve. In the end, their persistence pays off, with the Balanced&Material Alliance declaring victory, highlighting the power of determination and teamwork in overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
At Sun Apr 6 2025, in a forest near Celestriana
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue actioning the relic until the process is complete.
Hidden between some of the mountains of Celestriana, lays an ancient relic, praised and considered sacred by some of the Wildlings of the area, which leads to it often being guarded and protected. Recently however, some Havenite societies have discovered it's part of some intricate mechanism, that will light up hidden tunnels within the mountains when actioned properly, making it a valuable resource to take into account when wanting control of the arid landscape, and thus, starting a race to see who can capture and control this forgotten relic.
amidst the mountains of Celestriana
It is night, about 51F(10C) degrees, and there are a few dark grey stormclouds in the sky. There is a waxing gibbous moon.
Malcolm says "Well, that's not much of a turnout."
Novel says "Well, that's awkward."
"I can scout," Malcolm figures to Novel, gravitating up into the sky.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Novel ap
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Malcolm rocks back and racks his rifle, reckoning, "Is Bill even here?"
Novel snorts at someone, "No."
Novel snorts back, "No."
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Siofra(Humanda), using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses her.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at log which damages it.
Novel charges toward sapling.
Siofra charges toward sapling.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at Novel which misses him.
Malcolm charges toward Siofra.
wildling patrolling the area fades out of the nightmare.
Siofra(Humanda) lines up their shot with unsettling ease, a cruel grin playing at their lips. The rifle sings, the bullet whispers to Novel and misses him.
Novel charges toward sapling.
Siofra retreats from Novel.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Siofra(Humanda), using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel shrugs as Siofra(Humanda) runs away from him, settling into cover and then starting to take potshots at them. "OK. Suits me."
Siofra charges toward Novel.
Siofra(Humanda) winds up her arm, windmilling on her elbow joint and strutting up to make a bargain what shant be refused before she unleashes it at Novel is dodged by him.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Siofra(Humanda), is dodged by her.
Siofra(Humanda) comes back with a pounce, snarling, scratching and yipping as pandas tend to don't.
Siofra(Humanda) launches a slashing rake attack at Novel with her claws which is dodged by him.
Novel meets the charge with the blade of his own, flashing a maniac grin back at Siofra(Humanda) as he bears in with his bladed weapon in hand.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at Siofra(Humanda), a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, is dodged by her.
Siofra retreats from Novel.
anarchists fades out of the nightmare.
Siofra(Humanda) lines up their shot with unsettling ease, a cruel grin playing at their lips. The rifle sings, the bullet whispers to Novel and
Malcolm sights up through his scope down at Siofra(Humanda) and Novel, reckoning quietly to himself, "... kids these days." A swing of his scope sights up the wildlings.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Siofra(Humanda), using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses her.
Siofra charges toward Novel.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Novel blinks as Siofra(Humanda) bounces away again, just - looking confused, and then just raising his bolt and hammering another one home.
wildling patrolling the area fades out of the nightmare.
In an out, drugged, in and out and out and in Siofra(Humanda) goooes.
Siofra(Humanda) winds up her arm, windmilling on her elbow joint and strutting up to make a bargain what shant be refused before she unleashes it at Novel is dodged by him.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at Siofra(Humanda), a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, is dodged by her.
Wildling patrolling the area draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
In a grotesque display of police overbudgeting, Malcolm sights he M110A1 SDMR rifle up, exhales, and -- CRACK! -- sends a highbore round downrange at wildling patrolling the area that misses him.
Siofra retreats from Novel.
Siofra(Humanda) lines up their shot with unsettling ease, a cruel grin playing at their lips. The rifle sings, the bullet whispers to sapling and
Wildling patrolling the area draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Siofra(Humanda), using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses her.
In a grotesque display of police overbudgeting, Malcolm sights he M110A1 SDMR rifle up, exhales, and -- CRACK! -- sends a highbore round downrange at wildling patrolling the area that sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Siofra charges toward Novel.
Siofra(Humanda) winds up her arm, windmilling on her elbow joint and strutting up to make a bargain what shant be refused before she unleashes it at Novel is dodged by him.
Novel grapples with Siofra(Humanda).
Wildling patrolling the area draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at Siofra(Humanda), a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, is dodged by her.
"Hnnng-" Siofra(Humanda)'s lip, barely snapping form whimpers.
Malcolm fires off a shot at wildling patrolling the area which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Siofra jabs Novel with a taser.
Malcolm charges toward log.
Wildling patrolling the area swings his weapon at Malcolm, it is parried by his billy club.
Novel catches Siofra this time by the wrist, hauling her against him and ignoring the slashing and cutting - and then grunts as he's tasered, giving her a slight shake of his head, his teeth clenching against the jolt. But he seems more amused than anything else.
Malcolm swings his weapon at wildling patrolling the area, it is parried by him.
Siofra pushes herself off with feeble projectile spill.
Siofra launches a slashing rake attack at Novel with her claws which completely misses him.
Novel trips Siofra.
Wildling patrolling the area swings his weapon at Malcolm, it is parried by his billy club.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Siofra, is dodged by her.
Malcolm rapidly whips some gauze around an arm, then resumes beating his billy club against the Wildling's sword.
Siofra's back hits the dirt- she just barely manges to roll out of the decapitation swing.
Novel proceeds to shove someone away from him, his poncho splattered, and then turn it into a leg-sweeping to send them sprawling on the ground so he can follow up with a vicious strike.
Wildling patrolling the area swings his weapon at Malcolm, it impacts against his armor.
Novel proceeds to shove Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda) away from him, his poncho splattered, and then turn it into a leg-sweeping to send them sprawling on the ground so he can follow up with a vicious strike - that hacks into the dirt, and he sort of gruns at the transformation.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda), a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, ineffectually wounds her chest.
Malcolm swings his weapon at wildling patrolling the area, it deflects off his armor.
Not quite able to roll all the way, Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda)'s paws scrabble at Novel's kneecaps, swiping and swiping.
Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda) launches a slashing rake attack at Novel with her claws which is dodged by him.
Wildling patrolling the area swings his weapon at Malcolm, it impacts against his armor.
Novel grapples with Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda).
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda), ineffectually wounds her left arm.
Siofra fades out of the nightmare.
Malcolm charges toward tree.
Malcolm takes a moment to patch himself up.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at wildling patrolling the area, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips,
wildling patrolling the area fades out of the nightmare.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Malcolm gravitates back into place above the auction site, working to secure it as he finishes patching up his armor. "Figured you had it," he claims.
Novel runs towards the objective.
Novel runs towards the objective.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Novel confirms to Malcolm with a smile, "I did. That was satisfying."
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Novel says "I'm in an operation by the way."
Novel says "Maria's probably freaking out."
Malcolm says "I was just leadin' Lilah to find you."
Malcolm says "Through the backdoors."
Novel continues actioning the relic.
anarchists fades out of the nightmare.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
In a grotesque display of police overbudgeting, Malcolm sights he M110A1 SDMR rifle up, exhales, and -- CRACK! -- sends a highbore round downrange at wildling patrolling the area that sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Wildling patrolling the area draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm charges toward wildling patrolling the area.
Wildling patrolling the area draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm charges toward wildling patrolling the area.
Wildling patrolling the area draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm charges toward wildling patrolling the area.
Malcolm swings his weapon at wildling patrolling the area, it is parried by him.
Malcolm disarms wildling patrolling the area.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm swings his weapon at wildling patrolling the area, it is parried by him.
Malcolm closes in on the wildling, huffing, "I expect better," while he brings his billy club to bear on the bloke.
Wildling patrolling the area swings his weapon at Malcolm, it is parried by his billy club.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm swings his weapon at wildling patrolling the area, it deflects off his armor.
wildling patrolling the area fades out of the nightmare.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm takes a beat to patch up and catch his wind, before he starts to gravitate back up into the air.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Malcolm lands with a gentle 'plok' of this Timbs to the earth, keeping his rifle shouldered and taking the occasional peek through the scope. "I at least expected to see Bill at his own party."
Novel continues actioning the relic.
Novel snorts at Malcolm. "Why would you expect that? He likes to hide."
Novel continues actioning the relic.
"I mean, still," Malcolm reckons, shrugging the shoulder that braces the gun. "Surprised he ain't out here."
Novel continues actioning the relic.
The Balanced&Material Alliance has proved victorious.