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The Forged Fortunes Operation In Westrend 241128
In the chaotic aftermath of the Heralds of Winter's Grasp's collapse, Westrend stands divided, with local Wildling warbands and remnant noble forces locked in a relentless struggle for control. Amid this turmoil, a covert team, known as the Forged, embarks on a daring mission to intercept a critical messenger carrying orders from the Baron of Northreach to his allies, aiming to disrupt the enemy's plans and restore peace to the region. Their ambush is meticulously planned at a treacherous stretch of the Northern Frostwood Trail, close to a deep ravine—a natural chokepoint perfect for their operation.
As night engulfs the forest, the battle erupts with a flurry of arrows and sorcery, each faction deploying their unique skills in a desperate bid to secure the messenger's bag. Amid missed shots, whispered spells, and the clash of steel, Elias of the Forged emerges victorious, clutching the coveted messenger bag. Despite heavy resistance from the noble house warriors, the team fights valiantly, their resolve unshaken. With strategy and strength, they fend off their adversaries, moving swiftly towards the extraction point. In the end, through cunning tactics, fierce combat, and fleeting alliances, the Forged achieve their mission, securing not just the messenger bag but hopes of peace for Westrend. As they retreat into the safety of the encroaching night, their victory sends ripples across the ravaged lands, heralding a new dawn for the beleaguered region.
At Wed Nov 27 2024, in a forest near Westrend
Mission: Intercept messenger bag and bring it back to the extraction point.
Westrend remains in chaos following the collapse of the Heralds of Winters Grasp, with local Wildling warbands and remnant noble forces vying for control. While efforts to bring peace to the region has had some success, intelligence suggests a renewed offensive is being planned by the remnant noble forces, spearheaded by the Baron of Northreach. A critical weakness in their operation has been identified: a messenger carrying detailed orders between the Baron and his allied forces. Intercepting this courier presents an opportunity to cripple their coordination and turn the tide definitively for the region.
A stretch of the trail runs perilously close to a deep ravine. The edge is lined with brittle rocks, where a single misstep could send a rider tumbling into the depths below. This section is a natural chokepoint, ideal for ambushes. This is where the Forged has decided to ambush the rider and to secure the documents that he carries. This is the most likely place where the messenger can be intercepted.
Northern Frostwood Trail
It is night, about 40F(4C) degrees, and the sky is partly covered by dark grey clouds. There is a waning crescent moon.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Luciano, it misses him.
Ritsuka charges toward tree.
Fayad says "Ah...that will have to wait, then, Emmanuel."
Fayad charges toward rock.
Juniper fires off a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which misses him.
Novel says "Uhh, rock?"
Emmanuel charges toward rock.
Ash grabs a glowing red and white orb from their hip, tossing it as they whisper to themself, "Briar, I choose you!"
Fayad deploys the boy
Fayad says "Yeah, rock."
Luciano charges toward depression.
Lenny charges toward log.
Brock charges toward rock.
Ash says "My phone is hacked, so I might not here some communication...."
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which deflects off his armor.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Elias has messenger bag.
Lenny glances left, then right at all the allys they have and he says behind his gas mask, "Holy shit. I should've slept in I guess."
"Non problem," Emmanuel assures Fayad with a nod, before peering out across the battlefield, "That is a lot of Golden Shadow, hm?"
Fayad says "Golden Shadow's here in force. This is the Wilds. I will engage in sorcery."
Elias says "I guess the depression?"
Luciano says "Oh- We're all working together! hi, Ash!"
Elias charges toward depression.
Juniper charges toward Elias.
"Say it in a cooler way, dude," Brock huffs over at Fayad with a roll of the eyes.
Fayad says "The weird part is I don't see the objective."
Luciano me lifts up a hand and gives Ash a little wiggly finger wave, before turning and breaking into a dead sprint for the nearest cover.
Vindicta charges toward depression.
Ash charges toward depression.
Ritsuka charges toward rock.
Ritsuka says "Got it. Do we ignore the Golden Shadow for now or focus on them right away? If they come too close."
Vindicta says "Not see any enemies. Not even Novel. Only Golden Shadow."
Ash drawls lazily, "Hey," focused mostly on the stuffed battle field.
Novel charges toward rock.
Lenny charges toward log.
Luciano charges toward depression.
Emmanuel charges toward rock.
Brock charges toward rock.
Lenny says "No competition I'm guessing?"
Fayad says "I'm thinking we head for the tree southwest."
Ritsuka says "A lot of Golden Shadow east of us. Houseguards southwest."
"God damn, Autumn-bitch.." Emmanuel mutters as he tries to drag his aching, and seizing body across the battlefield and toward cover, huffing all the while. "She's obsessed, I am swearing to the gods."
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It misses him.
Novel says "Well, we should be looking for the fucking... box. Which is southeast. I think?"
Juniper says "Well, we can play target practise with the Golden Shadow, at least."
Novel says "Or whatever the fuck it is we're supposed to be getting."
Elias charges toward depression.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Elias says "Fayad, Emmanuel, and other sighted."
Ash charges toward depression.
Juniper fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Fayad says "Nevermind, I can see the Forged Fortune now."
Elias opens his mouth and icy mist rolls out of it. The mist swirls into the shape vaguely of a fox.
Ash grumbles, "Well, I didn't get my hopes up."
Lenny says "Oh sick, I want to shoot the Captain"
Lenny charges toward log.
Luciano says "Yep, ahead... Any reason why the Captain is all the way on the other side, though?"
Brock charges toward rock.
Luciano says "Oh shit he can FLY???"
Emmanuel says "Let's move for the tree, put pressure on them."
Luciano charges toward depression.
Ash says "He's a Disrup- he can fucking fly?!"
Luciano says "SINCE WHEN CAN HE FUCKING FLY???"
Ritsuka charges toward tree.
Novel says "Looks like the Forged FOrtune's got it."
Ash says "We're in the Wilds - he's using the energies here."
Elias charges toward depression.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Novel says "Straight south."
Vindicta charges toward depression.
Fayad says "Moving out to the tree."
Ash charges toward depression.
Juniper fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Lenny charges toward log.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Brock charges toward tree.
Ash has some initial surprise, but it only lasts a moment as they remember where this operation is. They focus instead on getting behind cover.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Lenny which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Emmanuel charges toward tree.
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with precision but less impact misses him.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It misses him.
Lenny says "Oh great, the log is useless"
Vindicta charges toward depression.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Lenny, it misses him.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Lenny, it misses him.
Ritsuka says "Any werewolves with the Forged Fortune, far as you can see?"
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Brock charges toward tree.
Juniper fires off a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which deflects off his armor.
Emmanuel says "Oui, Juniper is out there."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Lenny which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear! The stars strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Ritsuka says "Understood. If Juniper comes close I'll focus them, blade is silver."
Fayad charges toward tree.
Wings appear on Ritsuka's ankles
Fayad sends a tracer of flame towards a bit of Forged Fortune muscle, which misses him.
Luciano fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Juniper fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel narrows his eyes over toward depression with violent intent
Ash takes advanntage of the energies here themself, swapping between lazy rifle shots and powerful surges of prismatic sorcery, starlight and supernovas on their enemies.
Luciano drops down onto his knees and takes a prone position within the depression, low crawling up to the edge as he levels his FN-FAL. Bracing it against the dirt as he begins to open fire.
Ritsuka charges toward tree.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear. This misses him.
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with precision but less impact
Fayad flicks his wrist, a conflagration igniting around a bit of Forged Fortune muscle which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Luciano fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Novel charges toward Lenny.
Fayad says "Burning everyone at the log, since it's all muscle and warriors."
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which impacts against his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Brock charges toward tree.
Juniper fires off a shot at Novel which misses him.
Fayad says "Although it doesn't seem like they can take cover from me there, oddly, so maybe now."
Fayad says "not. "
Emmanuel charges toward log.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a bit of Forged Fortune muscle, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, impacts against his armor.
"Don't waste time with the log, its not usable as cover." Lenny says as he jogs the rest of the way to the depression.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon log and their surroundings, which damages it.
a bit of Forged Fortune muscle fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel has messenger bag.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It misses him.
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear! The stars impacts against his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Novel, they misses him.
Fayad snaps his fingers, a wall of flame coalescing around log and damages it.
Luciano lifts up his carbine and plants his feet, bracing his stock into his shoulder and sending a duo of shots towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear misses him.
Novel suddenly freezes in place.
Lenny charges toward depression.
Ritsuka says "A little too far away for me to hit."
Fayad says "If you can grenade their depression that'll really mess them up."
Ash glances at Lenny, as the rest of them have already come to the depression, not the log. But, nothing more smarmy than a glance is given as they keep an eye on the field, watching the enemies approach.
Juniper fires off a shot at Novel which misses him.
Emmanuel says "Be conservative."
Luciano says "I guess Novel needs to -chill out-, huh?"
Brock charges toward tree.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon log and their surroundings, which damages it.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
a bit of Forged Fortune muscle fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel launches a grenade at log.
Ash can afford to groan at that, though. And they do, they really do.
Luciano snickers and dips his head down as he returns to cover. Peeking out and lifting his weapon back up, bracing it into his shoulder as he lines up another shot.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear. This sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Fayad hurls a small fireball at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with precision but less impact sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Ritsuka quickly presses a button in a pocket.
Luciano fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
a bit of Forged Fortune muscle has messenger bag.
a bit of Forged Fortune muscle fades out of the nightmare.
kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine has messenger bag.
Fayad says "We have the bag."
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at Novel which misses him.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Novel, they ineffectually wounds his right arm.
Juniper fires off a shot at Novel which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
Luciano says "Good hit!"
Emmanuel fires off a shot at depression which damages it.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It misses him.
For now, Vindicta focuses her fire upon a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, keeping the Disruptors in her peripherals, though they are not the center of the albina's attention. She's silent for this operation, mostly. Thoughtful, contemplative, and apparently taking out her frustrations on the mercenaries that get in her way.
A lightning bolt flashes down from the sky to strike Novel!
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear! The stars strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel charges toward tree.
Novel says "Just remember to get it to OUR extraction point in the fucking no-"
Fayad says "Telling my conjured spirit to head back towards the rock, because the rock is right next to our extraction zone."
Fayad sends a tracer of flame towards a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, which misses him.
Novel jitters and bounces around screaming, "FUCK," As lightning simply falls right out of the sky directly on top of him.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Novel, they ineffectually wounds his forehead.
Fayad says "Remnants on the west. Cover it."
Juniper fires off a shot at Novel which ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, deflects off his armor.
Ritsuka launches an attack at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which deflects off his armor.
Novel charges toward tree.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel says "Can someone cover me? I'm in bad shape."
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on Novel, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Fayad moves protectively towards Novel.
Luciano rolls onto his back and fishes a new magazine out of his pouch, sliding down the depression as he performs a quick reload. "Out of range, changing mags!"
Emmanuel says "Get back into cover."
Emmanuel moves protectively towards Novel.
Fayad says "I'm on Novel. Triaged."
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at Emmanuel which misses him.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Emmanuel, they misses him.
Juniper fires off a shot at Emmanuel which misses him.
Ritsuka says "Warrior guys coming up at us from the west."
Ritsuka launches an attack at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel charges toward tree.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Emmanuel shoves Novel, "COVER!"
Ash's rifle booms, the recoil jolting him slightly as the shot slams into Emmanuel with brutal precision. misses him.
Fayad says "He ca'nt move, he's staggered, Emmy."
Emmanuel says "Christ on a cracker."
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on Emmanuel, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It misses him.
Ash growls in annoyance, drawling, "I can't do much from here, June."
Novel simply wobbles, his feet sunken into the ground and leaden as he tries his best to move, squelching across the ground with a grunt.
Emmanuel charges toward tree.
Juniper says "Yer good, darlin'."
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings her weapon at Ritsuka, it is parried by her a radiant kitsune adorned katana.
Fayad snaps his fingers, a wall of flame coalescing around a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks and deflects off her armor.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Fayad says "Oops. "
Lifting his arms to the air, Elias hurls down icy chunks from the sky at Fayad which misses him.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Fayad, they misses him.
Juniper fires off a shot at Fayad which misses him.
Luciano ejects his old magazine and takes it in one hand, inserting the new one with a quick tap of his palm and placing the half-spent one back into one of his pouches. Pulling back his charging handle half way to check for a chambered round. With a roll, the masked operator crawls back up to the edge of the depression. Watching his field of fire as he waits.
Fayad starts to glow slightly.
Ritsuka swings her weapon at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Fayad says "I'm going to be going down next."
Novel charges toward tree.
Brock launches an attack at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which is parried by her.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips,
Emmanuel fires off a shot at depression which damages it.
Ash adds, "Fayad should be easier to hit, now."
Fayad says "I'll tell you when I really need help , but I"m being sorcery'd now."
Vindicta targets a Emmanuel, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack misses him.
"It was a bad idea to move out," Emmanuel exhales in complaint.
Fayad charges toward tree.
Fayad says "I'm good, I'm back into cover. We saved Novel."
Fayad says "Well, I will be."
Luciano says "We have the bag, right?"
Ritsuka says "Hindsight is ever so much easier than foresignt. LEt's fuck them up."
Emmanuel charges toward tree.
Elias charges toward Novel.
a lean female JSDF soldier with short black hair and dark brown eyes fades out of the nightmare.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Vindicta says "No, Kintsugi take bag."
Ash says "No, they do. Fayad's guy is carrier."
Luciano says "Well, shit."
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at Novel which ineffectually wounds his forehead.
Luciano says "I'm gonna move up, then."
Juniper charges toward Elias.
Juniper fires off a shot at Novel which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
Novel charges toward tree.
Ash watches Elias and Lenny move forward, then glances to Juniper - who does the same.
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Elias which misses him.
Ritsuka says "Do we move to tree?"
Emmanuel says "Yes. "
Novel says "I have been trying to for a FUCKING WHILE."
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards Emmanuel! The stars misses him.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on Novel, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It completely misses him.
Ritsuka charges toward tree.
Lenny steps out of cover and tries firing his rifle only to have it click. Turning back to cover he looks over to Vindicta and gives her a scolding, "Did you give me a defective gun?"
Fayad says "Yes. And if they head north to attack my minion, we destroy them."
Fayad charges toward tree.
Lenny charges toward depression.
Fayad sends a tracer of flame towards Juniper, which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Fayad says "Juniper's in range."
Emmanuel charges toward tree.
Ash says "If y'all need triage, let me or Vin know, quick."
Elias charges toward depression.
Novel fades out of the nightmare.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Novel, they mildly wounds his right arm.
Fayad says "Oh, wow, I thought we saved him."
Fayad says "Shit. "
Juniper charges toward Elias.
Emmanuel mutters a string of French cursing under his breath.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Elias which misses him.
Fayad says "Elias, huh? Alright."
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking Fayad with precision but less impact
Ritsuka charges toward tree.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards tree. This damages it.
Fayad flicks his wrist, a conflagration igniting around a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists which misses her.
Elias charges toward depression.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Brock charges toward tree.
"Should not be..." Vindicta replies to Lenny hesitantly when he speaks of his gun malfunctioning, the albino looking a touch worried and murmuring: "... Leave in living room when fight over? Bianchini will check.."
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Luciano lifts up his carbine and plants his feet, bracing his stock into his shoulder and sending a duo of shots towards Fayad
Fayad says "Ow, Emmy."
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards Ritsuka! The stars misses her.
Emmanuel says "Sorry, magics."
Ritsuka charges toward tree.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on tree, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It damages it.
Ritsuka launches an attack at Luciano which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Lenny shrugs his shoulders and says, "Fine, least its not really that important this time."
Fayad sends a tracer of flame towards Briar - a plush vulpine jackalope, which misses her.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at log which damages it.
Juniper charges toward Ash.
Brock charges toward tree.
Vindicta says "They are behind tree."
Juniper fires off a shot at Fayad which strikes the tree he's taking cover behind.
Luciano fires off a shot at Ritsuka which misses her.
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking tree with precision but less impact damages it.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards tree. This damages it.
Ritsuka launches an attack at Luciano which misses him.
Fayad flicks his wrist, a conflagration igniting around Briar - a plush vulpine jackalope which misses her.
Fayad says "Focus on the minions first, because they can't heal."
Ritsuka says "The vulpine?"
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at tree which damages it.
Ash grumbles, "Fine, you want her? You'll get her."
Juniper fires off a shot at Ritsuka which misses her.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Ash which grazes his right hand.
Luciano lifts up his carbine and plants his feet, bracing his stock into his shoulder and sending a duo of shots towards Ritsuka completely misses her.
Brock charges toward Ash.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at Ash, it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on tree, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It damages it.
Ritsuka launches an attack at Luciano which misses him.
Lenny charges toward tree.
Juniper moves protectively towards Ash.
Luciano charges toward depression.
Fayad sends a tracer of flame towards a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists, which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Ash says "Thanks, June."
Luciano says "Yep that's not gonna fuckin' work..."
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at tree which damages it.
Elias moves protectively towards a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Juniper which misses her.
Ritsuka says "Blonde lady is hitting unpleasantly hard. Definitely hurting, but not critical."
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards tree! The stars damages it.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it misses her.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards tree. This damages it.
A lightning bolt flashes down from the sky to strike tree!
Lenny charges toward tree.
Luciano charges toward depression.
Ritsuka launches an attack at Briar - a plush vulpine jackalope which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Fayad flicks his wrist, a conflagration igniting around Briar - a plush vulpine jackalope which misses her.
Briar - a plush vulpine jackalope fades out of the nightmare.
Juniper fires off a shot at Brock which misses him.
Luciano turns and begins booking it straight back to the nearest cover. Placing a hand on his hood and boonie to prevent it from falling off as he jumps and practically slides back down the depression. Feeling around his chest for a few seconds, before letting out a sigh of relief. "Well, that didn't go as planned..."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Juniper which misses her.
Brock charges toward tree.
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking tree with precision but less impact damages it.
Emmanuel prepares a landmine.
Ritsuka says "Welp. "
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at Lenny, it misses him.
Vindicta targets a tree, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
Fayad says "After this wave of warriors we should head northeast and link up with Klauth."
Juniper charges toward depression.
Ash alerts the group, "New wave is swarming them."
Lenny throws a grenade at tree.
Emmanuel starts to look a little more unsure of himself.
Fayad says "Oh, shit, get out NOW"
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Fayad says "Sprint north"
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at tree which damages it.
Brock charges toward tree.
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards Ritsuka! The stars misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Brock, it deflects off his a pair of armored bracers.
Brock fades out of the nightmare.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Brock, it mildly wounds his right arm.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Lenny makes the glorious sprint through gunfire to lob a grenade by hand towards the tree. His rifle isn't working. But his arm does and it can swing a machete
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on tree, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It damages it.
Emmanuel charges toward Lenny.
Ritsuka says "About to fade away."
Juniper fires off a shot at Emmanuel which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Lenny charges toward Ritsuka.
Lenny launches a stab at Ritsuka, it completely misses her.
tree fades out of the nightmare.
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Ritsuka launches an attack at Luciano which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Wings appear on Ritsuka's ankles
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at Ritsuka which ineffectually wounds her left leg.
Ritsuka fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Ash which grazes his ribs.
BOOM, Lenny's grenades wipes out the tree in a fantastic explosion, leaving only pieces of bark scattered around the field
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Fayad says "I moved away to get out of the grenades."
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards Emmanuel. This misses him.
Luciano lifts up his carbine and plants his feet, bracing his stock into his shoulder and sending a duo of shots towards Emmanuel misses him.
Lenny charges toward Emmanuel.
Emmanuel twists Lenny around to be a bodyshield.
Lenny says "Was my report satisfying to read Captain?"
Lenny launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Juniper fires off a shot at Lenny which misses him.
Emmanuel suddenly freezes in place.
Ash says "June, Lenny is ours."
Vindicta says "Not attack Lenny!"
Fayad tosses a fireball into the air, where it hangs ominously, pointed towards Lenny.
"Non, it was frustrating, hm?" Emmanuel reports back to someone with a crook of the lips, and drags the other man between himself and danger.
Juniper says "I didn't aim for Lenny, chill."
Elias says "Emmanuel using him as a chield?"
Luciano charges toward Fayad.
Vindicta says "Bianchini moving to go after Fayad, maybe."
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Lenny, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Lenny, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on Emmanuel, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Emmanuel fades out of the nightmare.
Luciano fires off a shot at Fayad which misses him.
Juniper charges toward Elias.
Lenny launches a stab at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, it is parried by him.
Luciano says "Yep, moving with you!"
Elias charges toward depression.
Kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine hurls a small fireball at Lenny, it misses him.
Ash chuckles, just watching the nobles attack their enemies, for now. "Anyone need triage? Though-"
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Lenny says "Wheres my machete, ah fuck"
Lenny's armor blackens and burns.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which misses him.
Vindicta charges toward Lenny.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Lenny, it deflects off his shield.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Lenny, it impacts against his worn kevlar vest.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings her weapon at Lenny, it ineffectually wounds his right leg.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Lenny, it ineffectually wounds his left leg.
Lenny fades out of the nightmare.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Lenny, it mildly wounds his left leg.
Luciano charges toward Fayad.
Fayad charges toward rock.
Juniper charges toward kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine.
Luciano fires off a shot at kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine which misses him.
Juniper fires off a shot at kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine which misses him.
Kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine hurls a small fireball at Luciano, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Vindicta says "Lenny down! No see Manwell either! Focus Fayad and his figurine!"
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Luciano says "Oh shit!"
Fayad sends a tracer of flame towards Luciano, which misses him.
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks! The stars deflects off his armor.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Luciano says "OH FUCK I FORGOT HOW HOT FIRE WAS! OW!!!"
Vindicta charges toward kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine.
Elias charges toward Juniper.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine. This
Juniper charges toward kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine.
Vindicta says "Moving to rock!"
Juniper fires off a shot at kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine which strikes the rock he's taking cover behind.
Luciano fades out of the nightmare.
Kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine hurls a small fireball at Luciano, it mildly wounds his right shoulder.
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Vindicta says "Luciano down. Move in on rock now."
Ash says "...Lenny doesn't listen - oh, right, my comms are down."
Fayad flicks his wrist, a conflagration igniting around Juniper which misses her.
Ash says "Luca, I meant."
Juniper hisses out in annoyance. "That fuckin' burns."
Vindicta charges toward rock.
Elias charges toward Juniper.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at rock which damages it.
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks with precision but less impact misses him.
Vindicta targets a rock, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
Juniper fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Juniper retreats from Fayad.
Kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine hurls a small fireball at Juniper, it misses her.
Fayad sends a tracer of flame towards Juniper, which misses her.
Vindicta charges toward kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine which ineffectually wounds his forehead.
kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine fades out of the nightmare.
Elias has messenger bag.
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards rock! The stars damages it.
Elias charges toward depression.
Vindicta targets a rock, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
Vindicta says "Fayad has bag! Still behind rock!"
Juniper fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Fayad flicks his wrist, a conflagration igniting around Vindicta which misses her.
Vindicta launches a grenade at rock.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings her weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Vindicta charges toward rock.
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking rock with precision but less impact damages it.
Elias charges toward rock.
Vindicta targets a rock, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at rock which damages it.
Juniper fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Juniper charges toward depression.
rock fades out of the nightmare.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Fayad, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings her weapon at Fayad, it impacts against his armor.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Fayad, it impacts against his armor.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Fayad, it impacts against his snug black kevlar vest with the HSD logo.
Fayad says "God damnit, I didn't even SEE that grenade."
Vindicta says "Bianchini take out rock!"
Elias says "Good job!"
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Elias moves protectively towards Juniper.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Fayad fades out of the nightmare.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Fayad, they mildly wounds his right leg.
Vindicta says "Noble have bag now. Easy grab."
Juniper charges toward depression.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
Juniper says "Just headin' to the depression to heal up."
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which misses him.
Vindicta charges toward sapling.
Juniper says "Sounds like an oxymoron..."
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks. This deflects off his armor.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Ash admits to Juniper, "Without being able to use comms, I've just been sticking to you."
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Elias has messenger bag.
Vindicta says "Bianchini hurt!"
Vindicta charges toward sapling.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists has messenger bag.
Ash turns to head back towards the battle, leaving someone behind as they sprint - then focusing on Vindicta. A pity they can't path here....
Juniper says "Sorry, I get a little up in my head. I should have dictated my steps more to you, Ash."
Juniper says "Heading back out, try and fall back, Bianchini?"
Juniper moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Ash turns to head back towards the battle, leaving their leader behind as they sprint - then focusing on Vindicta. A pity they can't path here....
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
Vindicta says "Bianchini almost to sapling, no problem! Will maybe make it."
Juniper says "A'right. "
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which misses him.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Elias has messenger bag.
Vindicta charges toward sapling.
Elias says "She has the bag now."
Elias says "Lets regroup at the depression."
Elias charges toward depression.
Ash offers, "I can gaurd her on her way back."
Vindicta says "Bianchini make it. Nobles hit soft like girlie pillow fight."
Juniper says "I'll be guar-"
Juniper moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Juniper says "Pillows with rocks in em, maybe."
Ash chuckles, drawling, "Or both, might as well."
Ash charges toward sapling.
Elias charges toward depression.
Vindicta says "Not need bandaging. Will move to extraction maybe after next wave of princesses."
Juniper moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Ash moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Ash nods to Vindicta, snickering, though they hadn't gone for their medical bag after seeing that Vindicta made it safely to the sapling. "Elias said something about meeting up at the depression. Should we do that or straight for extraction?"
Elias charges toward sapling.
Juniper moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Ash smirks to Elias. "Nevermind, then!"
Juniper says "I was at the depression. All charged up again. We can do this."
Elias says "Yeah, we probably should move to the depression, it is much closer to the extraction."
Juniper says "Just sticking with the carrier. Insurance, ya know?"
"Extraction straight run northwest of sapling- Bianchini accidentally make tactical decision running for closest cover," Vindicta reveals, chuckling faintly as she hunkers down behind that baby tree. "Depression much further."
Elias charges toward depression.
Vindicta says "Unless Bianchini looking at wrong point. Oh noes."
Ash nods to Juniper in agreement. "In the bag. On you, Vin." They eye someone, considering joining him clearly, before deciding that Juniper has the right of it. They nod to Vindicta, shrugging. "So long as... ah."
Ash nods to Juniper in agreement. "In the bag. On you, Vin." They eye someone, considering joining him clearly, before deciding that Juniper has the right of it. They nod to Vindicta, shrugging. "So long as... ah."
Ash nods to Juniper in agreement. "In the bag. On you, Vin." They eye someone, considering joining him clearly, before deciding that Juniper has the right of it. They nod to Vindicta, shrugging. "So long as... ah."
Ash nods to Juniper in agreement. "In the bag. On you, Vin." They eye someone, considering joining him clearly, before deciding that Juniper has the right of it. They nod to Vindicta, shrugging. "So long as... ah."
Ash nods to Juniper in agreement. "In the bag. On you, Vin." They eye the falcon, considering joining him clearly, before deciding that Juniper has the right of it. They nod to Vindicta, shrugging. "So long as... ah."
Vindicta says "Running to depression, then! So many points, Bianchini not know what way to go. Moving!"
Vindicta charges toward depression.
Ash charges toward Vindicta.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Vindicta runs towards the extraction point.
Ash moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Ash moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Elias says "Alright, head to the point, lets get out of here."
Elias runs towards the extraction point.
Elias says "Figures, warriors are enroute."
Elias says "I am going to head to the log and stall them"
Juniper runs towards the extraction point.
Elias says "Defend Vindicta."
Ash says "Already on it, uncle."
Elias charges toward log.
Juniper fires off a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which misses her.
Vindicta runs towards the extraction point.
Juniper moves protectively towards Vindicta.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Ash moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Waving his arms he shouts at the warriors, Elias cries out, "Over here you worthless warriors!'"
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Juniper fires off a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which strikes her armor with bruising force.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Juniper sneers at the warriors with a barked out laugh. "Come and get it you pillow princesses."
The wind picks up.
Ash huffs as they run, "How are you so damned fast! Lucky we have June...."
Juniper charges toward Vindicta.
Juniper fires off a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Vindicta runs towards the extraction point.
Vindicta says "Oh goodness so many!"
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which deflects off his armor.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Juniper fires off a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Ash says "See y'all later! I'm going to bed after I find out who jinxed my phone...."
Vindicta runs towards the extraction point.
The Combative Alliance has proved victorious.
As night engulfs the forest, the battle erupts with a flurry of arrows and sorcery, each faction deploying their unique skills in a desperate bid to secure the messenger's bag. Amid missed shots, whispered spells, and the clash of steel, Elias of the Forged emerges victorious, clutching the coveted messenger bag. Despite heavy resistance from the noble house warriors, the team fights valiantly, their resolve unshaken. With strategy and strength, they fend off their adversaries, moving swiftly towards the extraction point. In the end, through cunning tactics, fierce combat, and fleeting alliances, the Forged achieve their mission, securing not just the messenger bag but hopes of peace for Westrend. As they retreat into the safety of the encroaching night, their victory sends ripples across the ravaged lands, heralding a new dawn for the beleaguered region.
At Wed Nov 27 2024, in a forest near Westrend
Mission: Intercept messenger bag and bring it back to the extraction point.
Westrend remains in chaos following the collapse of the Heralds of Winters Grasp, with local Wildling warbands and remnant noble forces vying for control. While efforts to bring peace to the region has had some success, intelligence suggests a renewed offensive is being planned by the remnant noble forces, spearheaded by the Baron of Northreach. A critical weakness in their operation has been identified: a messenger carrying detailed orders between the Baron and his allied forces. Intercepting this courier presents an opportunity to cripple their coordination and turn the tide definitively for the region.
A stretch of the trail runs perilously close to a deep ravine. The edge is lined with brittle rocks, where a single misstep could send a rider tumbling into the depths below. This section is a natural chokepoint, ideal for ambushes. This is where the Forged has decided to ambush the rider and to secure the documents that he carries. This is the most likely place where the messenger can be intercepted.
Northern Frostwood Trail
It is night, about 40F(4C) degrees, and the sky is partly covered by dark grey clouds. There is a waning crescent moon.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Luciano, it misses him.
Ritsuka charges toward tree.
Fayad says "Ah...that will have to wait, then, Emmanuel."
Fayad charges toward rock.
Juniper fires off a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which misses him.
Novel says "Uhh, rock?"
Emmanuel charges toward rock.
Ash grabs a glowing red and white orb from their hip, tossing it as they whisper to themself, "Briar, I choose you!"
Fayad deploys the boy
Fayad says "Yeah, rock."
Luciano charges toward depression.
Lenny charges toward log.
Brock charges toward rock.
Ash says "My phone is hacked, so I might not here some communication...."
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which deflects off his armor.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Elias has messenger bag.
Lenny glances left, then right at all the allys they have and he says behind his gas mask, "Holy shit. I should've slept in I guess."
"Non problem," Emmanuel assures Fayad with a nod, before peering out across the battlefield, "That is a lot of Golden Shadow, hm?"
Fayad says "Golden Shadow's here in force. This is the Wilds. I will engage in sorcery."
Elias says "I guess the depression?"
Luciano says "Oh- We're all working together! hi, Ash!"
Elias charges toward depression.
Juniper charges toward Elias.
"Say it in a cooler way, dude," Brock huffs over at Fayad with a roll of the eyes.
Fayad says "The weird part is I don't see the objective."
Luciano me lifts up a hand and gives Ash a little wiggly finger wave, before turning and breaking into a dead sprint for the nearest cover.
Vindicta charges toward depression.
Ash charges toward depression.
Ritsuka charges toward rock.
Ritsuka says "Got it. Do we ignore the Golden Shadow for now or focus on them right away? If they come too close."
Vindicta says "Not see any enemies. Not even Novel. Only Golden Shadow."
Ash drawls lazily, "Hey," focused mostly on the stuffed battle field.
Novel charges toward rock.
Lenny charges toward log.
Luciano charges toward depression.
Emmanuel charges toward rock.
Brock charges toward rock.
Lenny says "No competition I'm guessing?"
Fayad says "I'm thinking we head for the tree southwest."
Ritsuka says "A lot of Golden Shadow east of us. Houseguards southwest."
"God damn, Autumn-bitch.." Emmanuel mutters as he tries to drag his aching, and seizing body across the battlefield and toward cover, huffing all the while. "She's obsessed, I am swearing to the gods."
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It misses him.
Novel says "Well, we should be looking for the fucking... box. Which is southeast. I think?"
Juniper says "Well, we can play target practise with the Golden Shadow, at least."
Novel says "Or whatever the fuck it is we're supposed to be getting."
Elias charges toward depression.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Elias says "Fayad, Emmanuel, and other sighted."
Ash charges toward depression.
Juniper fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Fayad says "Nevermind, I can see the Forged Fortune now."
Elias opens his mouth and icy mist rolls out of it. The mist swirls into the shape vaguely of a fox.
Ash grumbles, "Well, I didn't get my hopes up."
Lenny says "Oh sick, I want to shoot the Captain"
Lenny charges toward log.
Luciano says "Yep, ahead... Any reason why the Captain is all the way on the other side, though?"
Brock charges toward rock.
Luciano says "Oh shit he can FLY???"
Emmanuel says "Let's move for the tree, put pressure on them."
Luciano charges toward depression.
Ash says "He's a Disrup- he can fucking fly?!"
Luciano says "SINCE WHEN CAN HE FUCKING FLY???"
Ritsuka charges toward tree.
Novel says "Looks like the Forged FOrtune's got it."
Ash says "We're in the Wilds - he's using the energies here."
Elias charges toward depression.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Novel says "Straight south."
Vindicta charges toward depression.
Fayad says "Moving out to the tree."
Ash charges toward depression.
Juniper fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Lenny charges toward log.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Brock charges toward tree.
Ash has some initial surprise, but it only lasts a moment as they remember where this operation is. They focus instead on getting behind cover.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Lenny which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Emmanuel charges toward tree.
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with precision but less impact misses him.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It misses him.
Lenny says "Oh great, the log is useless"
Vindicta charges toward depression.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Lenny, it misses him.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Lenny, it misses him.
Ritsuka says "Any werewolves with the Forged Fortune, far as you can see?"
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Brock charges toward tree.
Juniper fires off a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which deflects off his armor.
Emmanuel says "Oui, Juniper is out there."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Lenny which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear! The stars strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Ritsuka says "Understood. If Juniper comes close I'll focus them, blade is silver."
Fayad charges toward tree.
Wings appear on Ritsuka's ankles
Fayad sends a tracer of flame towards a bit of Forged Fortune muscle, which misses him.
Luciano fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Juniper fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel narrows his eyes over toward depression with violent intent
Ash takes advanntage of the energies here themself, swapping between lazy rifle shots and powerful surges of prismatic sorcery, starlight and supernovas on their enemies.
Luciano drops down onto his knees and takes a prone position within the depression, low crawling up to the edge as he levels his FN-FAL. Bracing it against the dirt as he begins to open fire.
Ritsuka charges toward tree.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear. This misses him.
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with precision but less impact
Fayad flicks his wrist, a conflagration igniting around a bit of Forged Fortune muscle which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Luciano fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Novel charges toward Lenny.
Fayad says "Burning everyone at the log, since it's all muscle and warriors."
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which impacts against his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Brock charges toward tree.
Juniper fires off a shot at Novel which misses him.
Fayad says "Although it doesn't seem like they can take cover from me there, oddly, so maybe now."
Fayad says "not. "
Emmanuel charges toward log.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a bit of Forged Fortune muscle, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, impacts against his armor.
"Don't waste time with the log, its not usable as cover." Lenny says as he jogs the rest of the way to the depression.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon log and their surroundings, which damages it.
a bit of Forged Fortune muscle fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel has messenger bag.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It misses him.
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear! The stars impacts against his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Novel, they misses him.
Fayad snaps his fingers, a wall of flame coalescing around log and damages it.
Luciano lifts up his carbine and plants his feet, bracing his stock into his shoulder and sending a duo of shots towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear misses him.
Novel suddenly freezes in place.
Lenny charges toward depression.
Ritsuka says "A little too far away for me to hit."
Fayad says "If you can grenade their depression that'll really mess them up."
Ash glances at Lenny, as the rest of them have already come to the depression, not the log. But, nothing more smarmy than a glance is given as they keep an eye on the field, watching the enemies approach.
Juniper fires off a shot at Novel which misses him.
Emmanuel says "Be conservative."
Luciano says "I guess Novel needs to -chill out-, huh?"
Brock charges toward tree.
Emmanuel raises two fingers to his mouth, whistling as he calls in a drone strike upon log and their surroundings, which damages it.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
a bit of Forged Fortune muscle fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel launches a grenade at log.
Ash can afford to groan at that, though. And they do, they really do.
Luciano snickers and dips his head down as he returns to cover. Peeking out and lifting his weapon back up, bracing it into his shoulder as he lines up another shot.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear. This sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Fayad hurls a small fireball at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with precision but less impact sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Ritsuka quickly presses a button in a pocket.
Luciano fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
a bit of Forged Fortune muscle has messenger bag.
a bit of Forged Fortune muscle fades out of the nightmare.
kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine has messenger bag.
Fayad says "We have the bag."
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at Novel which misses him.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Novel, they ineffectually wounds his right arm.
Juniper fires off a shot at Novel which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
Luciano says "Good hit!"
Emmanuel fires off a shot at depression which damages it.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It misses him.
For now, Vindicta focuses her fire upon a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, keeping the Disruptors in her peripherals, though they are not the center of the albina's attention. She's silent for this operation, mostly. Thoughtful, contemplative, and apparently taking out her frustrations on the mercenaries that get in her way.
A lightning bolt flashes down from the sky to strike Novel!
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear! The stars strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel charges toward tree.
Novel says "Just remember to get it to OUR extraction point in the fucking no-"
Fayad says "Telling my conjured spirit to head back towards the rock, because the rock is right next to our extraction zone."
Fayad sends a tracer of flame towards a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, which misses him.
Novel jitters and bounces around screaming, "FUCK," As lightning simply falls right out of the sky directly on top of him.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Novel, they ineffectually wounds his forehead.
Fayad says "Remnants on the west. Cover it."
Juniper fires off a shot at Novel which ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, deflects off his armor.
Ritsuka launches an attack at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which deflects off his armor.
Novel charges toward tree.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel says "Can someone cover me? I'm in bad shape."
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on Novel, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Fayad moves protectively towards Novel.
Luciano rolls onto his back and fishes a new magazine out of his pouch, sliding down the depression as he performs a quick reload. "Out of range, changing mags!"
Emmanuel says "Get back into cover."
Emmanuel moves protectively towards Novel.
Fayad says "I'm on Novel. Triaged."
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at Emmanuel which misses him.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Emmanuel, they misses him.
Juniper fires off a shot at Emmanuel which misses him.
Ritsuka says "Warrior guys coming up at us from the west."
Ritsuka launches an attack at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Novel charges toward tree.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Emmanuel shoves Novel, "COVER!"
Ash's rifle booms, the recoil jolting him slightly as the shot slams into Emmanuel with brutal precision. misses him.
Fayad says "He ca'nt move, he's staggered, Emmy."
Emmanuel says "Christ on a cracker."
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on Emmanuel, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It misses him.
Ash growls in annoyance, drawling, "I can't do much from here, June."
Novel simply wobbles, his feet sunken into the ground and leaden as he tries his best to move, squelching across the ground with a grunt.
Emmanuel charges toward tree.
Juniper says "Yer good, darlin'."
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings her weapon at Ritsuka, it is parried by her a radiant kitsune adorned katana.
Fayad snaps his fingers, a wall of flame coalescing around a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks and deflects off her armor.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Fayad says "Oops. "
Lifting his arms to the air, Elias hurls down icy chunks from the sky at Fayad which misses him.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Fayad, they misses him.
Juniper fires off a shot at Fayad which misses him.
Luciano ejects his old magazine and takes it in one hand, inserting the new one with a quick tap of his palm and placing the half-spent one back into one of his pouches. Pulling back his charging handle half way to check for a chambered round. With a roll, the masked operator crawls back up to the edge of the depression. Watching his field of fire as he waits.
Fayad starts to glow slightly.
Ritsuka swings her weapon at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Fayad says "I'm going to be going down next."
Novel charges toward tree.
Brock launches an attack at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which is parried by her.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips,
Emmanuel fires off a shot at depression which damages it.
Ash adds, "Fayad should be easier to hit, now."
Fayad says "I'll tell you when I really need help , but I"m being sorcery'd now."
Vindicta targets a Emmanuel, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack misses him.
"It was a bad idea to move out," Emmanuel exhales in complaint.
Fayad charges toward tree.
Fayad says "I'm good, I'm back into cover. We saved Novel."
Fayad says "Well, I will be."
Luciano says "We have the bag, right?"
Ritsuka says "Hindsight is ever so much easier than foresignt. LEt's fuck them up."
Emmanuel charges toward tree.
Elias charges toward Novel.
a lean female JSDF soldier with short black hair and dark brown eyes fades out of the nightmare.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Vindicta says "No, Kintsugi take bag."
Ash says "No, they do. Fayad's guy is carrier."
Luciano says "Well, shit."
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at Novel which ineffectually wounds his forehead.
Luciano says "I'm gonna move up, then."
Juniper charges toward Elias.
Juniper fires off a shot at Novel which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
Novel charges toward tree.
Ash watches Elias and Lenny move forward, then glances to Juniper - who does the same.
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Elias which misses him.
Ritsuka says "Do we move to tree?"
Emmanuel says "Yes. "
Novel says "I have been trying to for a FUCKING WHILE."
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards Emmanuel! The stars misses him.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on Novel, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It completely misses him.
Ritsuka charges toward tree.
Lenny steps out of cover and tries firing his rifle only to have it click. Turning back to cover he looks over to Vindicta and gives her a scolding, "Did you give me a defective gun?"
Fayad says "Yes. And if they head north to attack my minion, we destroy them."
Fayad charges toward tree.
Lenny charges toward depression.
Fayad sends a tracer of flame towards Juniper, which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Fayad says "Juniper's in range."
Emmanuel charges toward tree.
Ash says "If y'all need triage, let me or Vin know, quick."
Elias charges toward depression.
Novel fades out of the nightmare.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Novel, they mildly wounds his right arm.
Fayad says "Oh, wow, I thought we saved him."
Fayad says "Shit. "
Juniper charges toward Elias.
Emmanuel mutters a string of French cursing under his breath.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Elias which misses him.
Fayad says "Elias, huh? Alright."
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking Fayad with precision but less impact
Ritsuka charges toward tree.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards tree. This damages it.
Fayad flicks his wrist, a conflagration igniting around a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists which misses her.
Elias charges toward depression.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Brock charges toward tree.
"Should not be..." Vindicta replies to Lenny hesitantly when he speaks of his gun malfunctioning, the albino looking a touch worried and murmuring: "... Leave in living room when fight over? Bianchini will check.."
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Luciano lifts up his carbine and plants his feet, bracing his stock into his shoulder and sending a duo of shots towards Fayad
Fayad says "Ow, Emmy."
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards Ritsuka! The stars misses her.
Emmanuel says "Sorry, magics."
Ritsuka charges toward tree.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on tree, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It damages it.
Ritsuka launches an attack at Luciano which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Lenny shrugs his shoulders and says, "Fine, least its not really that important this time."
Fayad sends a tracer of flame towards Briar - a plush vulpine jackalope, which misses her.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at log which damages it.
Juniper charges toward Ash.
Brock charges toward tree.
Vindicta says "They are behind tree."
Juniper fires off a shot at Fayad which strikes the tree he's taking cover behind.
Luciano fires off a shot at Ritsuka which misses her.
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking tree with precision but less impact damages it.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards tree. This damages it.
Ritsuka launches an attack at Luciano which misses him.
Fayad flicks his wrist, a conflagration igniting around Briar - a plush vulpine jackalope which misses her.
Fayad says "Focus on the minions first, because they can't heal."
Ritsuka says "The vulpine?"
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at tree which damages it.
Ash grumbles, "Fine, you want her? You'll get her."
Juniper fires off a shot at Ritsuka which misses her.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Ash which grazes his right hand.
Luciano lifts up his carbine and plants his feet, bracing his stock into his shoulder and sending a duo of shots towards Ritsuka completely misses her.
Brock charges toward Ash.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at Ash, it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on tree, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It damages it.
Ritsuka launches an attack at Luciano which misses him.
Lenny charges toward tree.
Juniper moves protectively towards Ash.
Luciano charges toward depression.
Fayad sends a tracer of flame towards a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists, which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Ash says "Thanks, June."
Luciano says "Yep that's not gonna fuckin' work..."
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at tree which damages it.
Elias moves protectively towards a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Juniper which misses her.
Ritsuka says "Blonde lady is hitting unpleasantly hard. Definitely hurting, but not critical."
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards tree! The stars damages it.
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it misses her.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards tree. This damages it.
A lightning bolt flashes down from the sky to strike tree!
Lenny charges toward tree.
Luciano charges toward depression.
Ritsuka launches an attack at Briar - a plush vulpine jackalope which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Fayad flicks his wrist, a conflagration igniting around Briar - a plush vulpine jackalope which misses her.
Briar - a plush vulpine jackalope fades out of the nightmare.
Juniper fires off a shot at Brock which misses him.
Luciano turns and begins booking it straight back to the nearest cover. Placing a hand on his hood and boonie to prevent it from falling off as he jumps and practically slides back down the depression. Feeling around his chest for a few seconds, before letting out a sigh of relief. "Well, that didn't go as planned..."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Juniper which misses her.
Brock charges toward tree.
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking tree with precision but less impact damages it.
Emmanuel prepares a landmine.
Ritsuka says "Welp. "
Brock draws and quickly fires an arrow at Lenny, it misses him.
Vindicta targets a tree, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
Fayad says "After this wave of warriors we should head northeast and link up with Klauth."
Juniper charges toward depression.
Ash alerts the group, "New wave is swarming them."
Lenny throws a grenade at tree.
Emmanuel starts to look a little more unsure of himself.
Fayad says "Oh, shit, get out NOW"
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Fayad says "Sprint north"
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at tree which damages it.
Brock charges toward tree.
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards Ritsuka! The stars misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Brock, it deflects off his a pair of armored bracers.
Brock fades out of the nightmare.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Brock, it mildly wounds his right arm.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Lenny makes the glorious sprint through gunfire to lob a grenade by hand towards the tree. His rifle isn't working. But his arm does and it can swing a machete
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on tree, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It damages it.
Emmanuel charges toward Lenny.
Ritsuka says "About to fade away."
Juniper fires off a shot at Emmanuel which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Lenny charges toward Ritsuka.
Lenny launches a stab at Ritsuka, it completely misses her.
tree fades out of the nightmare.
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Ritsuka launches an attack at Luciano which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Wings appear on Ritsuka's ankles
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at Ritsuka which ineffectually wounds her left leg.
Ritsuka fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Ash which grazes his ribs.
BOOM, Lenny's grenades wipes out the tree in a fantastic explosion, leaving only pieces of bark scattered around the field
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Fayad says "I moved away to get out of the grenades."
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards Emmanuel. This misses him.
Luciano lifts up his carbine and plants his feet, bracing his stock into his shoulder and sending a duo of shots towards Emmanuel misses him.
Lenny charges toward Emmanuel.
Emmanuel twists Lenny around to be a bodyshield.
Lenny says "Was my report satisfying to read Captain?"
Lenny launches a stab at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Juniper fires off a shot at Lenny which misses him.
Emmanuel suddenly freezes in place.
Ash says "June, Lenny is ours."
Vindicta says "Not attack Lenny!"
Fayad tosses a fireball into the air, where it hangs ominously, pointed towards Lenny.
"Non, it was frustrating, hm?" Emmanuel reports back to someone with a crook of the lips, and drags the other man between himself and danger.
Juniper says "I didn't aim for Lenny, chill."
Elias says "Emmanuel using him as a chield?"
Luciano charges toward Fayad.
Vindicta says "Bianchini moving to go after Fayad, maybe."
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Lenny, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Lenny, it is parried by his black ceramic knife.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on Emmanuel, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It ineffectually wounds his right leg.
Emmanuel fades out of the nightmare.
Luciano fires off a shot at Fayad which misses him.
Juniper charges toward Elias.
Lenny launches a stab at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, it is parried by him.
Luciano says "Yep, moving with you!"
Elias charges toward depression.
Kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine hurls a small fireball at Lenny, it misses him.
Ash chuckles, just watching the nobles attack their enemies, for now. "Anyone need triage? Though-"
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Lenny says "Wheres my machete, ah fuck"
Lenny's armor blackens and burns.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which misses him.
Vindicta charges toward Lenny.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Lenny, it deflects off his shield.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Lenny, it impacts against his worn kevlar vest.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings her weapon at Lenny, it ineffectually wounds his right leg.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Lenny, it ineffectually wounds his left leg.
Lenny fades out of the nightmare.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Lenny, it mildly wounds his left leg.
Luciano charges toward Fayad.
Fayad charges toward rock.
Juniper charges toward kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine.
Luciano fires off a shot at kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine which misses him.
Juniper fires off a shot at kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine which misses him.
Kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine hurls a small fireball at Luciano, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Vindicta says "Lenny down! No see Manwell either! Focus Fayad and his figurine!"
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Luciano says "Oh shit!"
Fayad sends a tracer of flame towards Luciano, which misses him.
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks! The stars deflects off his armor.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Luciano says "OH FUCK I FORGOT HOW HOT FIRE WAS! OW!!!"
Vindicta charges toward kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine.
Elias charges toward Juniper.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine. This
Juniper charges toward kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine.
Vindicta says "Moving to rock!"
Juniper fires off a shot at kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine which strikes the rock he's taking cover behind.
Luciano fades out of the nightmare.
Kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine hurls a small fireball at Luciano, it mildly wounds his right shoulder.
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Vindicta says "Luciano down. Move in on rock now."
Ash says "...Lenny doesn't listen - oh, right, my comms are down."
Fayad flicks his wrist, a conflagration igniting around Juniper which misses her.
Ash says "Luca, I meant."
Juniper hisses out in annoyance. "That fuckin' burns."
Vindicta charges toward rock.
Elias charges toward Juniper.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at rock which damages it.
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks with precision but less impact misses him.
Vindicta targets a rock, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
Juniper fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Juniper retreats from Fayad.
Kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine hurls a small fireball at Juniper, it misses her.
Fayad sends a tracer of flame towards Juniper, which misses her.
Vindicta charges toward kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine which ineffectually wounds his forehead.
kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine fades out of the nightmare.
Elias has messenger bag.
Ash's skins darkens to night, with sparkling stars, before the stars surge forth towards rock! The stars damages it.
Elias charges toward depression.
Vindicta targets a rock, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
Vindicta says "Fayad has bag! Still behind rock!"
Juniper fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Fayad flicks his wrist, a conflagration igniting around Vindicta which misses her.
Vindicta launches a grenade at rock.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings her weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Vindicta charges toward rock.
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Ash fires a quick shot from his rifle, the bullet striking rock with precision but less impact damages it.
Elias charges toward rock.
Vindicta targets a rock, watching as their high-caliber bullet shatters mid-flight, creating a shower of lead splinters that pelts those nearby. The attack damages it.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at rock which damages it.
Juniper fires off a shot at rock which damages it.
Juniper charges toward depression.
rock fades out of the nightmare.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Fayad, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings her weapon at Fayad, it impacts against his armor.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks swings his weapon at Fayad, it impacts against his armor.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Fayad, it impacts against his snug black kevlar vest with the HSD logo.
Fayad says "God damnit, I didn't even SEE that grenade."
Vindicta says "Bianchini take out rock!"
Elias says "Good job!"
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Elias moves protectively towards Juniper.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Fayad fades out of the nightmare.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Fayad, they mildly wounds his right leg.
Vindicta says "Noble have bag now. Easy grab."
Juniper charges toward depression.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
Juniper says "Just headin' to the depression to heal up."
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which misses him.
Vindicta charges toward sapling.
Juniper says "Sounds like an oxymoron..."
Ash charges toward Juniper.
Vindicta hurriedly aligns the sights, the shot snapping off quickly and sending a faint glint of metal that skims towards a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks. This deflects off his armor.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Ash admits to Juniper, "Without being able to use comms, I've just been sticking to you."
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Elias has messenger bag.
Vindicta says "Bianchini hurt!"
Vindicta charges toward sapling.
Vindicta steadies their breath, lining up a precise shot aimed directly at a vulnerable point on a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks, their gaze unblinking as they pull the trigger. It sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists has messenger bag.
Ash turns to head back towards the battle, leaving someone behind as they sprint - then focusing on Vindicta. A pity they can't path here....
Juniper says "Sorry, I get a little up in my head. I should have dictated my steps more to you, Ash."
Juniper says "Heading back out, try and fall back, Bianchini?"
Juniper moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Ash turns to head back towards the battle, leaving their leader behind as they sprint - then focusing on Vindicta. A pity they can't path here....
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Vindicta, it misses her.
Vindicta says "Bianchini almost to sapling, no problem! Will maybe make it."
Juniper says "A'right. "
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which misses him.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Elias has messenger bag.
Vindicta charges toward sapling.
Elias says "She has the bag now."
Elias says "Lets regroup at the depression."
Elias charges toward depression.
Ash offers, "I can gaurd her on her way back."
Vindicta says "Bianchini make it. Nobles hit soft like girlie pillow fight."
Juniper says "I'll be guar-"
Juniper moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Juniper says "Pillows with rocks in em, maybe."
Ash chuckles, drawling, "Or both, might as well."
Ash charges toward sapling.
Elias charges toward depression.
Vindicta says "Not need bandaging. Will move to extraction maybe after next wave of princesses."
Juniper moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Ash moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Ash nods to Vindicta, snickering, though they hadn't gone for their medical bag after seeing that Vindicta made it safely to the sapling. "Elias said something about meeting up at the depression. Should we do that or straight for extraction?"
Elias charges toward sapling.
Juniper moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Ash smirks to Elias. "Nevermind, then!"
Juniper says "I was at the depression. All charged up again. We can do this."
Elias says "Yeah, we probably should move to the depression, it is much closer to the extraction."
Juniper says "Just sticking with the carrier. Insurance, ya know?"
"Extraction straight run northwest of sapling- Bianchini accidentally make tactical decision running for closest cover," Vindicta reveals, chuckling faintly as she hunkers down behind that baby tree. "Depression much further."
Elias charges toward depression.
Vindicta says "Unless Bianchini looking at wrong point. Oh noes."
Ash nods to Juniper in agreement. "In the bag. On you, Vin." They eye someone, considering joining him clearly, before deciding that Juniper has the right of it. They nod to Vindicta, shrugging. "So long as... ah."
Ash nods to Juniper in agreement. "In the bag. On you, Vin." They eye someone, considering joining him clearly, before deciding that Juniper has the right of it. They nod to Vindicta, shrugging. "So long as... ah."
Ash nods to Juniper in agreement. "In the bag. On you, Vin." They eye someone, considering joining him clearly, before deciding that Juniper has the right of it. They nod to Vindicta, shrugging. "So long as... ah."
Ash nods to Juniper in agreement. "In the bag. On you, Vin." They eye someone, considering joining him clearly, before deciding that Juniper has the right of it. They nod to Vindicta, shrugging. "So long as... ah."
Ash nods to Juniper in agreement. "In the bag. On you, Vin." They eye the falcon, considering joining him clearly, before deciding that Juniper has the right of it. They nod to Vindicta, shrugging. "So long as... ah."
Vindicta says "Running to depression, then! So many points, Bianchini not know what way to go. Moving!"
Vindicta charges toward depression.
Ash charges toward Vindicta.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Vindicta runs towards the extraction point.
Ash moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Ash moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Elias says "Alright, head to the point, lets get out of here."
Elias runs towards the extraction point.
Elias says "Figures, warriors are enroute."
Elias says "I am going to head to the log and stall them"
Juniper runs towards the extraction point.
Elias says "Defend Vindicta."
Ash says "Already on it, uncle."
Elias charges toward log.
Juniper fires off a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which misses her.
Vindicta runs towards the extraction point.
Juniper moves protectively towards Vindicta.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it misses her.
A remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks draws and quickly fires an arrow at Juniper, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Ash moves protectively towards Vindicta.
Waving his arms he shouts at the warriors, Elias cries out, "Over here you worthless warriors!'"
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Juniper fires off a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which strikes her armor with bruising force.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Juniper sneers at the warriors with a barked out laugh. "Come and get it you pillow princesses."
The wind picks up.
Ash huffs as they run, "How are you so damned fast! Lucky we have June...."
Juniper charges toward Vindicta.
Juniper fires off a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Vindicta runs towards the extraction point.
Vindicta says "Oh goodness so many!"
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which deflects off his armor.
a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks fades out of the nightmare.
Juniper fires off a shot at a remnant noble house warrior clad in lamellar and dark blue cloaks which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Ash says "See y'all later! I'm going to bed after I find out who jinxed my phone...."
Vindicta runs towards the extraction point.
The Combative Alliance has proved victorious.