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The Golden Shadows Operation In Gharrek 241010
In the frigid expanse of Gharrek, near the Ancient Relic of Nar, a fierce clash unfolded among various factions, all vying to claim the relic's immense power for themselves. Amidst this chaotic chapter, key players emerged, forming alliances and engaging in a tactical battle against both friends and foes. Emmanuel and Lilah, allies in this intricate dance of warfare, maneuvered through the tundra, dodging bullets, unleashing torrents of elemental magic, and strategically positioning themselves against their adversaries. Their movements were precise, calculated to support one another while keeping their ultimate goal in sight: securing the Ancient Relic of Nar. The engagement was intense, with every shot fired and spell cast adding to the tumultuous atmosphere. Emmanuel, with his rifle, and Lilah, wielding her unique combination of firepower and magical prowess, faced off against formidable opponents, including the enigmatic figures cloaked in dark robes and Korina, whose mastery over light and energy posed a significant threat.
As the battle raged on, the dynamic between the allies and their opponents evolved. Lilah and Emmanuel found themselves confronting not only external threats but also the internal turmoil of fighting alongside and against those they considered friends. Fayad, a notable participant, shifted roles from ally to adversary, adding layers of complexity to the already intricate battlefield. Despite the challenges, Emmanuel and Lilah persevered, their focus on the mission unwavering. The turning point arrived when Emmanuel skillfully secured the Ancient Relic of Nar, a moment of triumph that was both exhilarating and fraught with danger. With the relic in their possession, the duo had to navigate the treacherous path to the extraction point, all while defending against a relentless assault from their remaining adversaries. In the end, through a combination of sheer determination, strategic ingenuity, and unwavering support for one another, Lilah and Emmanuel emerged victorious. Their success not only underscored the power of unity and collaboration in the face of adversity but also secured a significant advantage in the ongoing struggles within the Wilds and the greater supernatural landscape.
At Wed Oct 9 2024, in the tundra near Gharrek
Mission: Intercept Ancient Relic of Nar and bring it back to the extraction point.
In the vast wilderness of Gharrek, there lies a relic of immense power, said to bring either prosperity or doom to whomever possesses it. This object, known as the Ancient Relic of Nar, was thought to be lost to time, hidden away in the rocky depths of the tundra and out of reach of even the most daring treasure hunters. However, a recent finding has pointed towards its potential location, sparking a mad rush amongst various factions, all hope to lay their hands on the relic. The operation, therefore, revolves around locating the relic amidst the harsh weather and inhospitable terrains of Gharrek, evading or confronting rivals, predators and other numerous challenges. Possession of the Ancient Relic of Nar would ensure a significant advantage in the power dynamics of the Wilds, and potentially in the greater supernatural landscape.
The Expanse of Gharrek
It is afternoon, about 44F(6C) degrees, and the sky is partly covered by dark grey clouds.
Fayad charges toward rise.
Declan chuckles at this. "Too late."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses him.
Fayad deploys the boy
Emmanuel charges toward Isaiah.
Declan charges toward Emmanuel.
Declan fires off a shot at Isaiah which completely misses him.
Korina charges toward Declan.
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
"Hey everyone. What's too late?" Lilah asks, dropping into the battle and taking a moment just to look around.
Fayad charges toward rise.
Well, that's a bad deployment for Isaiah, and Emmanuel immediaely goes about taking advantage of it as he raises his rifle and opens fire upon them, "Too late for another Templar, cherie," He chirps back to Lilah, flicking a look up and down her.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Isaiah which ineffectually wounds his left leg.
Declan charges toward Lilah.
Korina charges toward Declan.
Fayad says "Who's the man with the black hair over on Virtuous?"
Pulses of vibrant energy radiate outwards from Korina's form, her hands glowing with an ever-shifting spectrum of light ready to be unleashed at Declan. completely misses him.
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Korina says "Nobody important."
"Tcht, getting pinned - where to?" Declan asks, making a brief dive.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Fayad charges toward rise.
Emmanuel says "Depression "
Fayad fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses him.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Declan charges toward depression.
Pulses of vibrant energy radiate outwards from Korina's form, her hands glowing with an ever-shifting spectrum of light ready to be unleashed at Declan. completely misses him.
Lilah tips a single drop of liquid from a small vial. It hits the ground and seems to shimmer before disappearing. completely misses her.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Emmanuel launches a tear gas grenade at Korina.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Fayad fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses him.
Declan charges toward depression.
Lilah fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Ethereal butterflies of pure light flutter through the air with a gesture from Korina, circling Emmanuel's head before they dissipate into a shower of glitter that sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Korina retreats from Emmanuel.
Lilah pauses for one more moment, spilling a single drop of water onto the ground and murmuring a few words beneath her breath. Then she's running as best as she can, chasing after Emmanuel and Declan, with her rifle held awkwardly against her body.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Korina, they misses her.
Bombarded with luminous flashes, Declan dives down and tries to creep towards the depression.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Fayad fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses him.
Declan charges toward depression.
Lilah charges toward depression.
A lance of light forms in Korina's hands, aimed at Emmanuel - it splits mid-air to form a rainbow arcing with deadly intent; the force of the radiant illumination strikes the depression he's taking cover behind.
Korina retreats from depression.
Lilah fires off a shot at Korina which completely misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Emmanuel charges toward Korina.
Korina's armor blackens and burns.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Korina, they misses her.
Emmanuel shoots Korina with a tranq dart.
Emmanuel sucks down a steadying breath as they raise their rifle, and draw a bead upon Korina, after locating something vital on their target, they fire, which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.
Fayad launches an attack at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which is parried by him.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Declan charges toward depression.
Ethereal butterflies of pure light flutter through the air with a gesture from Korina, circling Declan's head before they dissipate into a shower of glitter that misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Korina, they ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Fayad says "The Golden Shadow is infighting, which is weird but welcome"
Fayad launches an attack at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
"I think Fayad's in trouble over there," Lilah says when she catches up, giving Emmanuel a cheeky grin. "Hi Declan," she adds, as she centers her attention on someone for a few moments.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at rise which damages it.
Declan charges toward depression.
Almost bored, Korina casually lobs a ball of multi-hued light a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice's way, which bursts apart mid-air and misses him.
"I think Fayad's in trouble over there," Lilah says when she catches up, giving Emmanuel a cheeky grin. "Hi Declan," she adds, as she centers her attention on Korina for a few moments.
Lilah fires off a shot at Korina which ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
A small fire suddenly ignites on Korina's clothes.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Korina, they ineffectually wounds her forehead.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Korina which ineffectually wounds her right arm.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Declan charges toward depression.
Emmanuel says "Still alive, Declan?"
a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice fades out of the nightmare.
"Oh dear..." Lilah mutters, looking around.
Declan charges toward depression.
Declan grumbles back. "Technically."
Lilah fires off a shot at Korina which ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
Kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine hurls a small fireball at Declan, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
Declan charges toward depression.
"Figurine's about to knock me out," reports Declan.
Emmanuel suddenly freezes in place.
Lilah fires off a shot at Korina which ineffectually wounds her forehead.
Korina fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah moves protectively towards Declan.
Declan fades out of the nightmare.
Kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine hurls a small fireball at Declan, it mildly wounds his left shoulder.
Lilah says "Well shit!"
Lilah charges toward depression.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear has Ancient Relic of Nar.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah fires off a shot at kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine which misses her.
Kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine hurls a small fireball at Lilah, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear has Ancient Relic of Nar.
Lilah fires off a shot at kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine which ineffectually wounds her left arm.
kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine fades out of the nightmare.
"Did you get her down?" Lilah asks, dodging back into cover with a grimace. "I couldn't get to him in time. Damn slow body," she grumbles, before twisting to fire at the figurine in their way.
Fayad says "Huh. Well. That's not good. Oh well."
"Oui, she's down," Emmanuel chirps back to Lilah with a nod, "I do non understand why he was so far from the cover."
A small fire suddenly ignites on Emmanuel's clothes.
"That thing hits hard and leaves you reeling. But maybe he went after... whoever the redhaired werewolf was?" Lilah remains crouched, chewing on her lower lip for a moment or two, before daring to peek out of the depression.
Fayad fires a frenzied hail of bullets towards Emmanuel, and
Lilah fires off a shot at rise which damages it.
Fayad fires off a shot at depression which damages it.
A small fire suddenly ignites on rise's clothes.
"Ah, that was Isaiah, again, I think." Emmanuel notes back to Lilah, and then squints to think about it, "..I /think/," He somehow sounds less sure.
Fayad fires off a shot at depression which damages it.
Lilah fires off a shot at rise which damages it.
Fayad fires off a shot at depression which damages it.
Fayad ponders to himself, "Why does Lilah summon an ice nymph but seem to be a pyromancer herself?"
Lilah fires off a shot at rise which damages it.
rise fades out of the nightmare.
Fayad fires off a shot at depression which damages it.
Lilah peers over the edge of the depression, trying to angle her rifle toward the hill that Fayad hides behind. She fires again, before turning surprised eyes on Emmanuel. "Well... if it was? He has -amazing- hair," she declares with a little pouty sigh.
Fayad retreats from Lilah.
"His cover is gone," Emmanuel notes aside to Lilah, before chuffing quietly at her observation.
Lilah fires off a shot at Fayad which misses him.
Fayad retreats from Lilah.
"Sorry!" Lilah yelps, but she shoots at Fayad anyway, before sighing and leaning back when the man gets just out of range. "So... what now?" she asks, more seriously as the battle wears to a quiet, and she looks to Emmanuel.
Fayad retreats from Emmanuel.
Emmanuel raises a hand to flip the bird back toward Fayad, though he doesn't give chase. "Now? We can take our time a little, hm? I can chip away at the cover for the other mercenaries while we wait."
Fayad retreats from Emmanuel.
Lilah nods. "I can't reach it," she says to Emmanuel, but she turns her attention from the gauntlet-wearing fellow to a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear in the distance.
"I suppose you can sit here and look pretty then, non?" Emmanuel quips aside to Lilah with a mild smirk, and then flinches away and toward the other side of their cover in preparation for a whack.
Lilah rolls her eyes at Emmanuel. "I do not think very many men would find this attractive, these days," says the pretty redhead, with a gesture towards her growing baby bump. But she smirks, despite her protests, and then tips her head up to peer over the edge again.
Rock-formation's armor blackens and burns.
Lilah charges toward rock-formation.
"Wait a minute.. you're pregnant?" Emmanuel mock-whispers over toward Lilah with faux shock, and surprise, bumping his brows rapidly before getting back to work on firing toward the distant cover.
Lilah fires off a shot at rock-formation which damages it.
"Ass!" Lilah laughs at Emmanuel's claim, before inching her way outward and risking fire to shoot at the rocks in the distance.
Lilah fires off a shot at rock-formation which damages it.
Lilah fires off a shot at rock-formation which damages it.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Lilah charges toward rock-formation.
A small fire suddenly ignites on rock-formation's clothes.
Lilah fires off a shot at rock-formation which damages it.
Emmanuel charges toward rock-formation.
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.
Lilah fires off a shot at rock-formation which damages it.
rock-formation fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel says "Cover is gone!"
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Lilah, it misses her.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah has Ancient Relic of Nar.
"Nice!" Lilah chirps as she darts back toward the depression in an attempt to find cover for herself behind it.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel has Ancient Relic of Nar.
"Look at you go, hm? Becoming a natural, non?" Emmanuel chirps aside to his battle-buddy with an approving quirk of the lips, "Remember when you were being afraid to shoot at a scarecrow?" He wonders of her, like a proud mother duck.
"Okay..." Lilah winces at Emmanuel when the relic ends up in his hands. "Okay, so... now we find the way out, right?" she asks. "Before someone finds you?" At the reminder, she pouts again, narrowing her eyes at the man. "It -moved-!"
"A lot of things move," Emmanuel buzzes back to Lilah with a smirk, and tosses the relic into the webbing of his armour. It's bloody heavy. "Non, non, we need to wait. The nightmare is too chaotic here right now, we need it to settle." A beat and he raises a finger to tap at his ear, "Twelve minutes, hm?"
"Alright. Waiting," Lilah agrees, though she's a bit too nervous to just relax back there. Once more, she's peeking up and over, searching for Fayad in the distance.
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
Lilah charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Lilah says "Oh no. Fayad's gone."
Emmanuel says "Non, still out there, northwest of you."
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Lilah charges toward depression.
"Okay I see him now," Lilah says. "But he's the enemy, right now - and that's damn weird, Emmanuel," she protests quietly, while retreating to a place where she can hide from the bullets again.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
A small fire suddenly ignites on a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear's clothes.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
"What is weird?" Emmanuel wonders of Lilah, firing toward the other oncoming foes before jabbing his thumb over toward someone, "He is biding his time, hm? Waiting for a last minute ambush, or for us to be overrun."
"What is weird?" Emmanuel wonders of Lilah, firing toward the other oncoming foes before jabbing his thumb over toward Fayad, "He is biding his time, hm? Waiting for a last minute ambush, or for us to be overrun."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off her armor.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
"It's weird that he's a friend and an enemy," Lilah tries to explain, her nose wrinkling. Once more, she focuses on firing down on the mercenaries, but the protest lingers in her expression.
"Mm, at least he is not worshipping demons, hm?" Emmanuel points out with a quirk of the lips, not too fussed with this. "There have been many times I have been forced to work with enemies against allies, and allies against the enemies. It is the goal that matters more, non?"
"Out there that makes sense," Lilah tries to explain to Emmanuel. "But -shooting- your friends is... it just feels wrong. Don't you think?" She sighs, muttering softly, "At least he won't -really- get hurt by it."
Emmanuel considers this for several moments, before clucking his tongue softly, "I understand where you are coming from, oui," Which is an acknowledgement, but not quite an agreement. There's a beat before he adds, a little wryly, "It can be a /little/ fun to flex against my friends though, non? Depending on what is on the line, of course."
Emmanuel runs towards the extraction point.
Lilah snickers at that last claim by Emmanuel, and then slowly pushes herself upright again. "Men and their flexing," she says, though she continues those arcane gestures against one man she apparently has labeled friend. "I'm ready. Going to have to cover you, right? Ugh. It's going to hurt," she whines, as the clock counts down.
Lilah moves protectively towards Emmanuel.
A small fire suddenly ignites on Emmanuel's clothes.
"You can stay there!" Emmanuel calls back to Lilah as he starts huffing and puffing his way toward the extraction point, "Just shoot at the other people, non?"
"I will," Lilah declares, though she looks very uncertain about leaving someone to carry all that weight himself. "Fine!"
"I will," Lilah declares, though she looks very uncertain about leaving Emmanuel to carry all that weight himself. "Fine!"
Lilah charges toward depression.
Emmanuel starts to sweat.
A cobbled together drone fires off a shot at Fayad which impacts against his armor.
Emmanuel runs towards the extraction point.
Fayad fires off a shot at a cobbled together drone which misses him.
A cobbled together drone fires off a shot at Fayad which impacts against his armor.
Fayad fires off a shot at a cobbled together drone which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A cobbled together drone fires off a shot at Fayad which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Fayad charges toward a cobbled together drone.
The Virtuous Alliance has proved victorious.
As the battle raged on, the dynamic between the allies and their opponents evolved. Lilah and Emmanuel found themselves confronting not only external threats but also the internal turmoil of fighting alongside and against those they considered friends. Fayad, a notable participant, shifted roles from ally to adversary, adding layers of complexity to the already intricate battlefield. Despite the challenges, Emmanuel and Lilah persevered, their focus on the mission unwavering. The turning point arrived when Emmanuel skillfully secured the Ancient Relic of Nar, a moment of triumph that was both exhilarating and fraught with danger. With the relic in their possession, the duo had to navigate the treacherous path to the extraction point, all while defending against a relentless assault from their remaining adversaries. In the end, through a combination of sheer determination, strategic ingenuity, and unwavering support for one another, Lilah and Emmanuel emerged victorious. Their success not only underscored the power of unity and collaboration in the face of adversity but also secured a significant advantage in the ongoing struggles within the Wilds and the greater supernatural landscape.
At Wed Oct 9 2024, in the tundra near Gharrek
Mission: Intercept Ancient Relic of Nar and bring it back to the extraction point.
In the vast wilderness of Gharrek, there lies a relic of immense power, said to bring either prosperity or doom to whomever possesses it. This object, known as the Ancient Relic of Nar, was thought to be lost to time, hidden away in the rocky depths of the tundra and out of reach of even the most daring treasure hunters. However, a recent finding has pointed towards its potential location, sparking a mad rush amongst various factions, all hope to lay their hands on the relic. The operation, therefore, revolves around locating the relic amidst the harsh weather and inhospitable terrains of Gharrek, evading or confronting rivals, predators and other numerous challenges. Possession of the Ancient Relic of Nar would ensure a significant advantage in the power dynamics of the Wilds, and potentially in the greater supernatural landscape.
The Expanse of Gharrek
It is afternoon, about 44F(6C) degrees, and the sky is partly covered by dark grey clouds.
Fayad charges toward rise.
Declan chuckles at this. "Too late."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses him.
Fayad deploys the boy
Emmanuel charges toward Isaiah.
Declan charges toward Emmanuel.
Declan fires off a shot at Isaiah which completely misses him.
Korina charges toward Declan.
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
"Hey everyone. What's too late?" Lilah asks, dropping into the battle and taking a moment just to look around.
Fayad charges toward rise.
Well, that's a bad deployment for Isaiah, and Emmanuel immediaely goes about taking advantage of it as he raises his rifle and opens fire upon them, "Too late for another Templar, cherie," He chirps back to Lilah, flicking a look up and down her.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Isaiah which ineffectually wounds his left leg.
Declan charges toward Lilah.
Korina charges toward Declan.
Fayad says "Who's the man with the black hair over on Virtuous?"
Pulses of vibrant energy radiate outwards from Korina's form, her hands glowing with an ever-shifting spectrum of light ready to be unleashed at Declan. completely misses him.
Lilah charges toward Emmanuel.
Korina says "Nobody important."
"Tcht, getting pinned - where to?" Declan asks, making a brief dive.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Fayad charges toward rise.
Emmanuel says "Depression "
Fayad fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses him.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Declan charges toward depression.
Pulses of vibrant energy radiate outwards from Korina's form, her hands glowing with an ever-shifting spectrum of light ready to be unleashed at Declan. completely misses him.
Lilah tips a single drop of liquid from a small vial. It hits the ground and seems to shimmer before disappearing. completely misses her.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Emmanuel launches a tear gas grenade at Korina.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Fayad fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses him.
Declan charges toward depression.
Lilah fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Ethereal butterflies of pure light flutter through the air with a gesture from Korina, circling Emmanuel's head before they dissipate into a shower of glitter that sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Korina retreats from Emmanuel.
Lilah pauses for one more moment, spilling a single drop of water onto the ground and murmuring a few words beneath her breath. Then she's running as best as she can, chasing after Emmanuel and Declan, with her rifle held awkwardly against her body.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Korina, they misses her.
Bombarded with luminous flashes, Declan dives down and tries to creep towards the depression.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Korina which misses her.
Fayad fires off a shot at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which misses him.
Declan charges toward depression.
Lilah charges toward depression.
A lance of light forms in Korina's hands, aimed at Emmanuel - it splits mid-air to form a rainbow arcing with deadly intent; the force of the radiant illumination strikes the depression he's taking cover behind.
Korina retreats from depression.
Lilah fires off a shot at Korina which completely misses her.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Emmanuel charges toward Korina.
Korina's armor blackens and burns.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Korina, they misses her.
Emmanuel shoots Korina with a tranq dart.
Emmanuel sucks down a steadying breath as they raise their rifle, and draw a bead upon Korina, after locating something vital on their target, they fire, which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.
Fayad launches an attack at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which is parried by him.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Declan charges toward depression.
Ethereal butterflies of pure light flutter through the air with a gesture from Korina, circling Declan's head before they dissipate into a shower of glitter that misses him.
A Black Flame warrior in dark robes launches a stab at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Korina, they ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Fayad says "The Golden Shadow is infighting, which is weird but welcome"
Fayad launches an attack at a Black Flame warrior in dark robes which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Black Flame warrior in dark robes fades out of the nightmare.
"I think Fayad's in trouble over there," Lilah says when she catches up, giving Emmanuel a cheeky grin. "Hi Declan," she adds, as she centers her attention on someone for a few moments.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at rise which damages it.
Declan charges toward depression.
Almost bored, Korina casually lobs a ball of multi-hued light a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice's way, which bursts apart mid-air and misses him.
"I think Fayad's in trouble over there," Lilah says when she catches up, giving Emmanuel a cheeky grin. "Hi Declan," she adds, as she centers her attention on Korina for a few moments.
Lilah fires off a shot at Korina which ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
A small fire suddenly ignites on Korina's clothes.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
A petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Korina, they ineffectually wounds her forehead.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Korina which ineffectually wounds her right arm.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Declan charges toward depression.
Emmanuel says "Still alive, Declan?"
a petite nymph in a swirl of water and ice fades out of the nightmare.
"Oh dear..." Lilah mutters, looking around.
Declan charges toward depression.
Declan grumbles back. "Technically."
Lilah fires off a shot at Korina which ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.
Kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine hurls a small fireball at Declan, it strikes his armor with bruising force.
Declan charges toward depression.
"Figurine's about to knock me out," reports Declan.
Emmanuel suddenly freezes in place.
Lilah fires off a shot at Korina which ineffectually wounds her forehead.
Korina fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah moves protectively towards Declan.
Declan fades out of the nightmare.
Kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine hurls a small fireball at Declan, it mildly wounds his left shoulder.
Lilah says "Well shit!"
Lilah charges toward depression.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear has Ancient Relic of Nar.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah fires off a shot at kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine which misses her.
Kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine hurls a small fireball at Lilah, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear has Ancient Relic of Nar.
Lilah fires off a shot at kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine which ineffectually wounds her left arm.
kintsugi-repaired Klauth figurine fades out of the nightmare.
"Did you get her down?" Lilah asks, dodging back into cover with a grimace. "I couldn't get to him in time. Damn slow body," she grumbles, before twisting to fire at the figurine in their way.
Fayad says "Huh. Well. That's not good. Oh well."
"Oui, she's down," Emmanuel chirps back to Lilah with a nod, "I do non understand why he was so far from the cover."
A small fire suddenly ignites on Emmanuel's clothes.
"That thing hits hard and leaves you reeling. But maybe he went after... whoever the redhaired werewolf was?" Lilah remains crouched, chewing on her lower lip for a moment or two, before daring to peek out of the depression.
Fayad fires a frenzied hail of bullets towards Emmanuel, and
Lilah fires off a shot at rise which damages it.
Fayad fires off a shot at depression which damages it.
A small fire suddenly ignites on rise's clothes.
"Ah, that was Isaiah, again, I think." Emmanuel notes back to Lilah, and then squints to think about it, "..I /think/," He somehow sounds less sure.
Fayad fires off a shot at depression which damages it.
Lilah fires off a shot at rise which damages it.
Fayad fires off a shot at depression which damages it.
Fayad ponders to himself, "Why does Lilah summon an ice nymph but seem to be a pyromancer herself?"
Lilah fires off a shot at rise which damages it.
rise fades out of the nightmare.
Fayad fires off a shot at depression which damages it.
Lilah peers over the edge of the depression, trying to angle her rifle toward the hill that Fayad hides behind. She fires again, before turning surprised eyes on Emmanuel. "Well... if it was? He has -amazing- hair," she declares with a little pouty sigh.
Fayad retreats from Lilah.
"His cover is gone," Emmanuel notes aside to Lilah, before chuffing quietly at her observation.
Lilah fires off a shot at Fayad which misses him.
Fayad retreats from Lilah.
"Sorry!" Lilah yelps, but she shoots at Fayad anyway, before sighing and leaning back when the man gets just out of range. "So... what now?" she asks, more seriously as the battle wears to a quiet, and she looks to Emmanuel.
Fayad retreats from Emmanuel.
Emmanuel raises a hand to flip the bird back toward Fayad, though he doesn't give chase. "Now? We can take our time a little, hm? I can chip away at the cover for the other mercenaries while we wait."
Fayad retreats from Emmanuel.
Lilah nods. "I can't reach it," she says to Emmanuel, but she turns her attention from the gauntlet-wearing fellow to a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear in the distance.
"I suppose you can sit here and look pretty then, non?" Emmanuel quips aside to Lilah with a mild smirk, and then flinches away and toward the other side of their cover in preparation for a whack.
Lilah rolls her eyes at Emmanuel. "I do not think very many men would find this attractive, these days," says the pretty redhead, with a gesture towards her growing baby bump. But she smirks, despite her protests, and then tips her head up to peer over the edge again.
Rock-formation's armor blackens and burns.
Lilah charges toward rock-formation.
"Wait a minute.. you're pregnant?" Emmanuel mock-whispers over toward Lilah with faux shock, and surprise, bumping his brows rapidly before getting back to work on firing toward the distant cover.
Lilah fires off a shot at rock-formation which damages it.
"Ass!" Lilah laughs at Emmanuel's claim, before inching her way outward and risking fire to shoot at the rocks in the distance.
Lilah fires off a shot at rock-formation which damages it.
Lilah fires off a shot at rock-formation which damages it.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Lilah charges toward rock-formation.
A small fire suddenly ignites on rock-formation's clothes.
Lilah fires off a shot at rock-formation which damages it.
Emmanuel charges toward rock-formation.
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.
Lilah fires off a shot at rock-formation which damages it.
rock-formation fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel says "Cover is gone!"
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Lilah, it misses her.
Lilah charges toward depression.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Lilah has Ancient Relic of Nar.
"Nice!" Lilah chirps as she darts back toward the depression in an attempt to find cover for herself behind it.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel has Ancient Relic of Nar.
"Look at you go, hm? Becoming a natural, non?" Emmanuel chirps aside to his battle-buddy with an approving quirk of the lips, "Remember when you were being afraid to shoot at a scarecrow?" He wonders of her, like a proud mother duck.
"Okay..." Lilah winces at Emmanuel when the relic ends up in his hands. "Okay, so... now we find the way out, right?" she asks. "Before someone finds you?" At the reminder, she pouts again, narrowing her eyes at the man. "It -moved-!"
"A lot of things move," Emmanuel buzzes back to Lilah with a smirk, and tosses the relic into the webbing of his armour. It's bloody heavy. "Non, non, we need to wait. The nightmare is too chaotic here right now, we need it to settle." A beat and he raises a finger to tap at his ear, "Twelve minutes, hm?"
"Alright. Waiting," Lilah agrees, though she's a bit too nervous to just relax back there. Once more, she's peeking up and over, searching for Fayad in the distance.
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
Lilah charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Lilah says "Oh no. Fayad's gone."
Emmanuel says "Non, still out there, northwest of you."
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Lilah charges toward depression.
"Okay I see him now," Lilah says. "But he's the enemy, right now - and that's damn weird, Emmanuel," she protests quietly, while retreating to a place where she can hide from the bullets again.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
A small fire suddenly ignites on a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear's clothes.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
"What is weird?" Emmanuel wonders of Lilah, firing toward the other oncoming foes before jabbing his thumb over toward someone, "He is biding his time, hm? Waiting for a last minute ambush, or for us to be overrun."
"What is weird?" Emmanuel wonders of Lilah, firing toward the other oncoming foes before jabbing his thumb over toward Fayad, "He is biding his time, hm? Waiting for a last minute ambush, or for us to be overrun."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off her armor.
Lilah fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
"It's weird that he's a friend and an enemy," Lilah tries to explain, her nose wrinkling. Once more, she focuses on firing down on the mercenaries, but the protest lingers in her expression.
"Mm, at least he is not worshipping demons, hm?" Emmanuel points out with a quirk of the lips, not too fussed with this. "There have been many times I have been forced to work with enemies against allies, and allies against the enemies. It is the goal that matters more, non?"
"Out there that makes sense," Lilah tries to explain to Emmanuel. "But -shooting- your friends is... it just feels wrong. Don't you think?" She sighs, muttering softly, "At least he won't -really- get hurt by it."
Emmanuel considers this for several moments, before clucking his tongue softly, "I understand where you are coming from, oui," Which is an acknowledgement, but not quite an agreement. There's a beat before he adds, a little wryly, "It can be a /little/ fun to flex against my friends though, non? Depending on what is on the line, of course."
Emmanuel runs towards the extraction point.
Lilah snickers at that last claim by Emmanuel, and then slowly pushes herself upright again. "Men and their flexing," she says, though she continues those arcane gestures against one man she apparently has labeled friend. "I'm ready. Going to have to cover you, right? Ugh. It's going to hurt," she whines, as the clock counts down.
Lilah moves protectively towards Emmanuel.
A small fire suddenly ignites on Emmanuel's clothes.
"You can stay there!" Emmanuel calls back to Lilah as he starts huffing and puffing his way toward the extraction point, "Just shoot at the other people, non?"
"I will," Lilah declares, though she looks very uncertain about leaving someone to carry all that weight himself. "Fine!"
"I will," Lilah declares, though she looks very uncertain about leaving Emmanuel to carry all that weight himself. "Fine!"
Lilah charges toward depression.
Emmanuel starts to sweat.
A cobbled together drone fires off a shot at Fayad which impacts against his armor.
Emmanuel runs towards the extraction point.
Fayad fires off a shot at a cobbled together drone which misses him.
A cobbled together drone fires off a shot at Fayad which impacts against his armor.
Fayad fires off a shot at a cobbled together drone which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A cobbled together drone fires off a shot at Fayad which strikes his armor with bruising force.
Fayad charges toward a cobbled together drone.
The Virtuous Alliance has proved victorious.