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The Golden Shadows Operation In Celestriana 240914
In the rugged terrains of Celestriana, a place where the future hangs in a delicate balance, an eclectic group of warriors, each possessing their own unique abilities and motivations, embarked on a daring mission. Their quest was to uncover and extract the hidden veins of precious resources deep within the mountains of Celestriana, resources that held the power to tip the scales of power. As the group ventured into this perilous endeavor, they encountered fierce opposition, not just from the terrain itself but from other scavengers, territorial fae, and the dreaded night predators that roamed the area. The operation was not merely a test of strength but also of strategy, teamwork, and determination.
Among the chaos, notable moments defined the mission's heartbeat. Korina's command of ethereal butterflies of pure light, Fayad's tactical maneuverings, and Nikolai's activation of a distress beacon amid the fray, highlighted the diverse array of powers at play. Dean's relentless charges and Emmanuel's sharpshooting added to the intense symphony of battle. Yet, it was the unexpected challenges, like the encounter with a furless, mottled Emberwolf and the constant threat from the Golden Shadow mercenaries, that pushed them to their limits. Despite the setbacks, the group showed resilience, adaptability, and a deep-seated resolve to succeed against all odds. As the final adversary faded from the nightmare, a sense of victory enveloped the group, marking a successful conclusion to their daring operation within the mystical lands of Celestriana. The Corrupt Alliance stood triumphant, having secured the valuable resources, destined to shape the future of Celestriana and perhaps, the balance of power in the nightmare.
At Fri Sep 13 2024, in mountains near Celestriana
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins until the process is complete.
The operation seeks to uncover the hidden veins of precious resources deep within the rough terrains of Celestriana. These resources, known only to locals and the old tales of the ancients, are said to possess immense power which could tip the balance in favor of whichever group controls them. Success will lay in identifying the warm veins beneath the icy exterior of Celestriana, extracting the resources without alerting the night predators, and preparing a safe route for transportation. The mountains themselves are a maze, riddled with hidden caves and treacherous trails, and every step is a calculated risk. Competition could come from different quarters - other scavengers, territorial fae, or nocturnal predators. In this race against time, the group that uncovers and controls these resources will shape the fate of Celestriana and potentially the balance of power in the nightmare.
Celestriana
It is morning, about 63F(17C) degrees, and there are a few grey clouds in the sky.
Fayad charges toward depression.
Fayad deploys the boy
Emmanuel charges toward rock.
Dean charges toward rise.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses her.
Fayad says "No one else?"
Korina says "I just see Fayad."
Korina makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Ethereal butterflies of pure light flutter through the air with a gesture from Korina, circling Fayad's head before they dissipate into a shower of glitter that sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Nikolai taps his neck twice and activates a distress beacon.
Nikolai says "Move for the depression?"
Korina says "Yes. "
Dean says "Got it."
Wings appear on Nikolai's ankles
Nikolai makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Dean makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Korina moves protectively towards depression.
A lance of light forms in Korina's hands, aimed at Fayad - it splits mid-air to form a rainbow arcing with deadly intent; the force of the radiant illumination misses him.
Nikolai points his hammer at Fayad and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards him that misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.
Emmanuel charges toward rock.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Nikolai moves protectively towards depression.
Dean charges toward depression.
Korina moves protectively towards depression.
A furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon hurls a small fireball at Nikolai, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Ethereal butterflies of pure light flutter through the air with a gesture from Korina, circling Fayad's head before they dissipate into a shower of glitter that impacts against his armor.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon, it misses her.
Nikolai points his hammer at Fayad and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards him that strikes his armor with bruising force.
Fayad fades out of the nightmare.
Nikolai says "Fayad down."
Korina says "Moving for capture."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses her.
Korina says, sounding disappointed, "This is boring."
Dean charges toward depression.
A furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon hurls a small fireball at Nikolai, it misses him.
A lance of light forms in Korina's hands, aimed at a furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon - it splits mid-air to form a rainbow arcing with deadly intent; the force of the radiant illumination ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
a furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon fades out of the nightmare.
Dean says "Maybe I should've joined the other side."
Korina says "Yes. "
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by her.
Dean charges toward depression.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Dean says "Heading to capture right away?"
Korina says "Yes. "
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
Korina says, with a sniff, "Nothing else to do here."
Dean runs towards the objective.
Korina runs towards the objective.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
Dean runs towards the objective.
Korina runs towards the objective.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Nikolai says "Move for Korina, Dean."
Korina says "Oh, I see Emmanuel."
Nikolai says "Faster than moving for capture."
Nikolai says "Which way?"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his shield.
Korina says "He is fighting Golden Shadow. West. "
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it deflects off his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Nikolai moves protectively towards Korina.
Korina says "It is behind the... place... thing... Southwest."
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Dean runs towards the objective.
Nikolai says "The rock."
Korina says "Da. But also the..."
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
Korina gestures at the landscape.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Dean runs towards the objective.
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Dean runs towards the objective.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Dean runs towards the objective.
Nikolai says "I'm tempted to go beat up Frenchman."
Korina says "Do it."
Nikolai makes a supernatural leap to Emmanuel.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Dean smirks, and flourishes his sword.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Nikolai which misses him.
Nikolai points his hammer at Emmanuel and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards him that strikes the rock he's taking cover behind.
Emmanuel shoots Nikolai with a tranq dart.
Nikolai moves protectively towards rock.
A cobbled together drone. fires off a shot at Nikolai which misses him.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Emmanuel starts to look a little more unsure of himself.
Nikolai throws a grenade at Emmanuel.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean, it misses him.
Nikolai says "Really? Pistol?"
Nikolai says "Did you forget rifle?"
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Nikolai which misses him.
Nikolai points his hammer at Emmanuel and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards him that
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Nikolai points his hammer at a cobbled together drone. and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards her that misses her.
a cobbled together drone. fades out of the nightmare.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his shield.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Nikolai which grazes his right hand.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Nikolai moves protectively towards rock.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his dark leather cuirass.
Emmanuel retreats from Nikolai.
Nikolai points his hammer at Emmanuel and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards him that deflects off his armor.
Dean swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
Emmanuel suddenly freezes in place.
Emmanuel fades out of the nightmare.
A svelte woman in a three-piece suit fires off a shot at Emmanuel which mildly wounds his right arm.
Nikolai says "Emmanuel's down."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Nikolai, it is parried by his oversized steel hammer.
Nikolai's hammer flicks speedily towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear in an attempt to whittle down her defenses and is parried by her.
Korina says "Yes, I am watching. Watch out for landmine."
Nikolai says "I was. All clear."
Korina says "Good. "
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Dean swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Nikolai, it is parried by his oversized steel hammer.
Gripping his hammer in both hands, Nikolai brings the massive weapon down upon a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear in a crushing blow that is parried by her.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Nikolai says "Going to recovery for a second, then come back."
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Korina says "Okay. "
Korina says, grumbling again, "Certainly no rush."
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Korina says "Want to go hunting after this?"
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Nikolai says "Da, okay."
Wings appear on Nikolai's ankles
Nikolai makes a supernatural leap to Korina.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Nikolai moves protectively towards Korina.
Dean yawns.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
It's contagious. Korina also yawns.
Nikolai flourishes his yawn.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
The Corrupt Alliance has proved victorious.
Among the chaos, notable moments defined the mission's heartbeat. Korina's command of ethereal butterflies of pure light, Fayad's tactical maneuverings, and Nikolai's activation of a distress beacon amid the fray, highlighted the diverse array of powers at play. Dean's relentless charges and Emmanuel's sharpshooting added to the intense symphony of battle. Yet, it was the unexpected challenges, like the encounter with a furless, mottled Emberwolf and the constant threat from the Golden Shadow mercenaries, that pushed them to their limits. Despite the setbacks, the group showed resilience, adaptability, and a deep-seated resolve to succeed against all odds. As the final adversary faded from the nightmare, a sense of victory enveloped the group, marking a successful conclusion to their daring operation within the mystical lands of Celestriana. The Corrupt Alliance stood triumphant, having secured the valuable resources, destined to shape the future of Celestriana and perhaps, the balance of power in the nightmare.
At Fri Sep 13 2024, in mountains near Celestriana
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins until the process is complete.
The operation seeks to uncover the hidden veins of precious resources deep within the rough terrains of Celestriana. These resources, known only to locals and the old tales of the ancients, are said to possess immense power which could tip the balance in favor of whichever group controls them. Success will lay in identifying the warm veins beneath the icy exterior of Celestriana, extracting the resources without alerting the night predators, and preparing a safe route for transportation. The mountains themselves are a maze, riddled with hidden caves and treacherous trails, and every step is a calculated risk. Competition could come from different quarters - other scavengers, territorial fae, or nocturnal predators. In this race against time, the group that uncovers and controls these resources will shape the fate of Celestriana and potentially the balance of power in the nightmare.
Celestriana
It is morning, about 63F(17C) degrees, and there are a few grey clouds in the sky.
Fayad charges toward depression.
Fayad deploys the boy
Emmanuel charges toward rock.
Dean charges toward rise.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses her.
Fayad says "No one else?"
Korina says "I just see Fayad."
Korina makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Ethereal butterflies of pure light flutter through the air with a gesture from Korina, circling Fayad's head before they dissipate into a shower of glitter that sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Nikolai taps his neck twice and activates a distress beacon.
Nikolai says "Move for the depression?"
Korina says "Yes. "
Dean says "Got it."
Wings appear on Nikolai's ankles
Nikolai makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Dean makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Korina moves protectively towards depression.
A lance of light forms in Korina's hands, aimed at Fayad - it splits mid-air to form a rainbow arcing with deadly intent; the force of the radiant illumination misses him.
Nikolai points his hammer at Fayad and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards him that misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.
Emmanuel charges toward rock.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Nikolai moves protectively towards depression.
Dean charges toward depression.
Korina moves protectively towards depression.
A furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon hurls a small fireball at Nikolai, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Ethereal butterflies of pure light flutter through the air with a gesture from Korina, circling Fayad's head before they dissipate into a shower of glitter that impacts against his armor.
Dean draws and quickly fires an arrow at a furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon, it misses her.
Nikolai points his hammer at Fayad and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards him that strikes his armor with bruising force.
Fayad fades out of the nightmare.
Nikolai says "Fayad down."
Korina says "Moving for capture."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses her.
Korina says, sounding disappointed, "This is boring."
Dean charges toward depression.
A furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon hurls a small fireball at Nikolai, it misses him.
A lance of light forms in Korina's hands, aimed at a furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon - it splits mid-air to form a rainbow arcing with deadly intent; the force of the radiant illumination ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
a furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon fades out of the nightmare.
Dean says "Maybe I should've joined the other side."
Korina says "Yes. "
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by her.
Dean charges toward depression.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Dean says "Heading to capture right away?"
Korina says "Yes. "
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
Korina says, with a sniff, "Nothing else to do here."
Dean runs towards the objective.
Korina runs towards the objective.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
Dean runs towards the objective.
Korina runs towards the objective.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Nikolai says "Move for Korina, Dean."
Korina says "Oh, I see Emmanuel."
Nikolai says "Faster than moving for capture."
Nikolai says "Which way?"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his shield.
Korina says "He is fighting Golden Shadow. West. "
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it deflects off his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Nikolai moves protectively towards Korina.
Korina says "It is behind the... place... thing... Southwest."
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Dean runs towards the objective.
Nikolai says "The rock."
Korina says "Da. But also the..."
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
Korina gestures at the landscape.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Dean runs towards the objective.
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Dean runs towards the objective.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Dean runs towards the objective.
Nikolai says "I'm tempted to go beat up Frenchman."
Korina says "Do it."
Nikolai makes a supernatural leap to Emmanuel.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Dean smirks, and flourishes his sword.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Nikolai which misses him.
Nikolai points his hammer at Emmanuel and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards him that strikes the rock he's taking cover behind.
Emmanuel shoots Nikolai with a tranq dart.
Nikolai moves protectively towards rock.
A cobbled together drone. fires off a shot at Nikolai which misses him.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Emmanuel starts to look a little more unsure of himself.
Nikolai throws a grenade at Emmanuel.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean, it misses him.
Nikolai says "Really? Pistol?"
Nikolai says "Did you forget rifle?"
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Nikolai which misses him.
Nikolai points his hammer at Emmanuel and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards him that
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Nikolai points his hammer at a cobbled together drone. and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards her that misses her.
a cobbled together drone. fades out of the nightmare.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his shield.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Nikolai which grazes his right hand.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Nikolai moves protectively towards rock.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his dark leather cuirass.
Emmanuel retreats from Nikolai.
Nikolai points his hammer at Emmanuel and focuses for a moment before a gout of flame leaps from his weapon towards him that deflects off his armor.
Dean swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
Emmanuel suddenly freezes in place.
Emmanuel fades out of the nightmare.
A svelte woman in a three-piece suit fires off a shot at Emmanuel which mildly wounds his right arm.
Nikolai says "Emmanuel's down."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Dean, it is parried by his rune-edge claidheamh sword.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Nikolai, it is parried by his oversized steel hammer.
Nikolai's hammer flicks speedily towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear in an attempt to whittle down her defenses and is parried by her.
Korina says "Yes, I am watching. Watch out for landmine."
Nikolai says "I was. All clear."
Korina says "Good. "
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Dean swings his weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by him.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Nikolai, it is parried by his oversized steel hammer.
Gripping his hammer in both hands, Nikolai brings the massive weapon down upon a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear in a crushing blow that is parried by her.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Nikolai says "Going to recovery for a second, then come back."
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Korina says "Okay. "
Korina says, grumbling again, "Certainly no rush."
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Korina says "Want to go hunting after this?"
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Nikolai says "Da, okay."
Wings appear on Nikolai's ankles
Nikolai makes a supernatural leap to Korina.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
Nikolai moves protectively towards Korina.
Dean yawns.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
It's contagious. Korina also yawns.
Nikolai flourishes his yawn.
Korina continues extracting resources from Celestriana's hidden veins.
The Corrupt Alliance has proved victorious.