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The Golden Shadows Operation In Rhagost 250416
In the dense, ancient forests of Rhagost, a fierce and chaotic battle unfolds as diverse groups vie for a powerful artifact rumored to control the gates between realms. Amidst the cold morning, Malcolm leads his eclectic group, humorously dubbed by Siofrain a panda falsetto to charge towards a strategic depression in the landscape for cover. The urgency and severity of their mission are palpable, with each member—Corinna, Florian, Trevor, Liesl, and Leon—rushing with determination, despite the confusion and skepticism towards their panda-leader's commands. An enemy, identified as Trevor by Malcolm, unexpectedly joins the fray, drawing fire from a Golden Shadow mercenary whose arrows seem to narrowly miss their marks due to skill or sheer luck, emphasizing the perilous nature of their quest.
As the group fights its way through the mercenaries, the importance of teamwork becomes evident. Siofra's erratic firing, Malcolm's lament on their inefficient landscaping via highbore rounds, and Leon's humorous yet unfortunate realization of bringing an unloaded weapon to the battlefield add a layer of dark humor to the dire situation. The mercenary's relentless attacks barely phase the group; instead, they spur commendable camaraderie and quick thinking. Liesl and Corinna, with their respective weapons, navigate through the enemy's onslaught, narrowly evading arrows and blows while fiercely retaliating. Malcolm's focus shifts towards locating and securing the artifact, directing Florian to charge at the checkpoint amidst ongoing chaos. Each member's unique struggles and contributions, like Malcolm's sniper support or Siofra's fierce charges, beautifully mesh into a narrative of resilience and unyielding spirit.
Despite the odds, the transitioning focus from skirmish to securing the objective highlights their adaptability and perseverance. Florian’s final sprint towards the objective, under the protective cover of his allies, marks a pivotal moment of hope. Malcolm and Leon’s tactical cover fire, coupled with the group’s collective effort to fend off the remaining mercenaries, foregrounds a thrilling climax. With Florian’s successful reach and Malcolm’s persistent efforts, the Balanced&Material Alliance emerges victorious, securing the godly artifact and, with it, a strategic advantage in the realms. The tale subtly weaves themes of unity, sacrificial bravery, and the ironic humor found amidst the chaos of battle, culminating in a hard-fought yet triumphant conclusion against the backdrop of Rhagost’s mystic forests.
At Tue Apr 15 2025, in a forest near Rhagost
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact until the process is complete.
There are whispers of a powerful artifact hidden within the dense forests of Rhagost, an artifact that could tip the scales of power in favor of whoever holds it. Cunningly concealed by ancient magic, it has remained undisturbed for centuries. But as the word of its existence spreads, various groups are now racing to be the first to find and secure it. The artifact is rumored to have the power to open and close the gates between the realms at will. The gates' control in the right hands will ensure a strategic advantage - the ability to strike at will or retreat without a trace. It's a high-stakes operation that demands a balance of speed, stealth, and strength. The race is on, and the forests are no longer quite.
The outskirts of Rhagost
It is morning, about 31F(0C) degrees, and there are a few dark grey clouds in the sky.
Malcolm says "Alright gang, panda's calling the shots."
"Alright, maggggoots!" Siofra(Humanda) shouts in a Panda falsetto, "MOVE-MOVE-MOVE! Ye' want cover, see that depression!"
Corinna says "Okay. Flo, follow the panda's lead."
Florian says "Oh what the hell is this."
Siofra(Humanda) points!
Siofra(Humanda) says "FALL INTO IT!"
Siofra charges toward depression.
Corinna says "Charge the depression."
Corinna charges toward depression.
Trevor says "Well fuck me."
Liesl charges toward depression.
Florian charges toward depression.
Malcolm charges toward depression.
Corinna shouts back. "AYE AYE PANDA CAPTAIN!!"
Trevor charges toward sapling.
Leon charges toward depression.
Malcolm hustles along toward the depression, hauling the way-too-fancy rifle off his shoulder as he goes.
Siofra charges toward depression.
Corinna charges toward depression.
Liesl charges toward depression.
Leon says "Should we annihilate that bush afterwards?"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Trevor, it impacts against his armor.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Trevor, it impacts against his ceramic-plated vest.
Malcolm charges toward depression.
Trevor charges toward sapling.
Malcolm says "Trevor sighted! Gang, he's opposition."
Leon charges toward depression.
Corinna charges toward depression.
"Who the fuck a Trevor?" Corinna shouts.
Liesl charges toward depression.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Brush, aye! KILL IT.."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Trevor, it deflects off his shield.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Trevor, it impacts against his ceramic-plated vest.
Siofra charges toward depression.
Leon says "The guy from G-T-A?"
Florian says "WHO'S TREVOR?!"
Leon says "Five, even."
Malcolm says "Don't worry about downing him yet. Just chill."
Liesl says "He looks like he works out."
Florian says "Alright, do we keep charging the depression?"
Malcolm says "Worry about the cultists for now. He's gonna be doin' the same."
Corinna calls out to Florian. "Depression!"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Trevor, it impacts against his ceramic-plated vest.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Trevor, it impacts against his ceramic-plated vest.
Liesl says "Yeah. You want to go to the depression."
Florian charges toward depression.
Leon says "C'mon, send a forty mike-mike down his way. It will be- yeah, we can also do that."
Trevor charges toward sapling.
Trevor fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at brush which completely misses it.
Trevor grunts in annoyance. "I hate my fucking life."
Florian charges toward depression.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at brush which completely misses it.
In a grotesque display of police overbudgeting, Malcolm sights he M110A1 SDMR rifle up, exhales, and -- CRACK! -- sends a highbore round downrange at brush that damages it.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Trevor, it deflects off his shield.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Trevor, it impacts against his ceramic-plated vest.
"So." Siofra(Humanda) begins to explain as arrows go flying. "Basically, on capture, the general idea is to take out the other forces of Venice. It's backwards- but the others are arseways and a bit dull."
Florian charges toward depression.
Siofra(Humanda) says "But There's so many o'us, that it don't nearly matter at the moment."
Trevor grips his blade in two hands, and swings at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear in a wide, overhand arc that is parried by him.
Corinna salutes the Siofra(Humanda).
Leon says "Get soooome..."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at brush which completely misses it.
Malcolm says "These cultists, we don't want them to win. But the other cults field their folks, and we don't want them to win, either."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Trevor, it impacts against his armor.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Trevor, it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.
Florian charges toward depression.
"Flo, you're here now. Attack the brush with your range." Corinna calls out.
Malcolm fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Trevor, it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.
Trevor fades out of the nightmare.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Trevor, it mildly wounds his left shoulder.
Siofra runs towards the objective.
Malcolm points off southward, toward the brush. Too far out for much other than rifles.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Malcolm charges toward Siofra.
Siofra runs towards the objective.
Malcolm breaks cover, too, heading after Siofra(Humanda) along the way. The rifle comes up to pop shots at the brush as he goes. Really an inefficient method of landscaping.
Liesl bumps her hip against Leon.
Malcolm fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Siofra runs towards the objective.
"... Shadows're gettin' ornery with each other," Malcolm commentates.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Liesl says "That's convenient. There's a lot of them."
Siofra runs towards the objective.
In a grotesque display of police overbudgeting, Malcolm sights he M110A1 SDMR rifle up, exhales, and -- CRACK! -- sends a highbore round downrange at brush that damages it.
Leon takes his sweet time aiming down at the brush, lining up the sights before squeezing the trigger... a *click* ensues before a few more squeezes of the trigger. The young man facepalms with the hand previously on the trigger, "I might have forgotten to bring ammo," He shares with the group.
Florian is just here following Corinna along, trying to make sense of the chaos of the battle.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
"Wow.' Siofra(Humanda) yawns, flurrying a hand at the mutiny beyond."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Liesl says "Watch behind us."
Siofra runs towards the objective.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Malcolm fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Leon says "My gun's fucked. Again."
Leon says "Guess I am charging..."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Leon, it is parried by his army saber.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses her.
Liesl launches a stab at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by her.
"I swear to god, y'all don't let me buy y'all guns when I offer," Malcolm grouses, popping another rifle round off.
Siofra runs towards the objective.
Leon launches an attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which is parried by her.
Corinna says "BUY ME A GUN!"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Liesl, it is parried by her vetr brand long sword.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
Leon says "I just forgot the ammo!"
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses her.
Leon says "...or maybe the thing doesn't have a firing mechanism. Still- FUCK."
Liesl swings her weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by her.
Siofra charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Leon launches an attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which is parried by her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Liesl, it is parried by her vetr brand long sword.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Siofra(Humanda) lines up their shot with unsettling ease, a cruel grin playing at their lips. The rifle sings, the bullet whispers to a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear and misses her.
Corinna launches a stab at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by her.
Siofra charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Leon launches an attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off her armor.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Liesl, it is parried by her vetr brand long sword.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Corinna launches a stab at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it deflects off her armor.
Corinna throws a dagger and BOOMERANGS that shit!
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Liesl swings her 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.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Leon charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Malcolm posts up on the point, working to scour for the artifact. When an arrow's shot his way, he calls, "Securing, but I got one on me."
Siofra charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Siofra(Humanda) winds up her arm, windmilling on her elbow joint and strutting up to make a bargain what shant be refused before she unleashes it at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear is dodged by her.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Leon charges toward Malcolm.
Liesl makes a bit of a face as she tussles with the mercenary for a prolonged amount of time, shifting back after a clumsy attempt at skewering her is narrowly avoided. "Dealt with," she calls out after dispatching the merc.
Siofra charges toward log.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which completely misses him.
Liesl charges toward Leon.
Malcolm calls out, "You're a fuckin' peach!"
Liesl fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the brush he's taking cover behind.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Liesl says "There's a lot more coming."
Leon charges toward Malcolm.
Malcolm says "Ow, he's still shooting at my spine."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Liesl braces her rifle against her shoulder, jaw set, sights locked on a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, promise made in gunpowder and fire.
Corinna says "Old guy do you need help?"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
Leon says "I'm meatshielding him!"
Malcolm says "I will collateral damage a student."
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Leon says "This is not a protest."
Corinna says "Damn. Old people be rude as hell these days."
Liesl readies her rifle, setting her sights on a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the brush he's taking cover behind.
Florian says "I WANT SOME FUCKING ACTION!"
Liesl says "Gotta get rid of that brush."
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Liesl fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Leon says "The rifle fucking works now?!"
Corinna says "Shoot the brush!"
Leon says "I swear these things need to be lubricated EVERY THREE FUCKING SECONDS."
Leon fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Corinna says "What? "
Malcolm says "Phrasing. "
Florian turns to Corinna. "I need to advance, I can't shoot shit from here!"
Liesl fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Corinna says "There's a bunch of them hiding at the brush."
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fires off a shot at Siofra(Humanda) which misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
Siofra(Humanda) ambles up to the pack of Golds, lowering to all fours.
Corinna says "If we get close they'll all shoot you."
Siofra(Humanda) lines up their shot with unsettling ease, a cruel grin playing at their lips. The rifle sings, the bullet whispers to a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear and
Leon fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Florian says "I mean."
Corinna says "If you want, then let's do it."
Liesl fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
brush fades out of the nightmare.
Corinna says "Rush brush."
Florian says "No no no."
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
"Fuck 'em up, Paddington!" Malcolm calls over a shoulder at the pandagal.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
Florian says "Play it safe."
Florian says "I'll follow your lead."
Siofra(Humanda) launches a slashing rake attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her claws which is dodged by him.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Corinna has already started running.
Liesl 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.
Florian says "SHIT! "
Leon kneels down and starts raining down short, controlled bursts of fire down on the bush, his aim isn't too great, but he could be passed off as a third world militia fighter.
Liesl says "They're exposed now. Have at it."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
Siofra(Humanda) launches a slashing rake attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her claws which is dodged by him.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
Florian charges toward Florian.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Leon says "Reporting good hits."
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Liesl charges toward Leon.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
Liesl fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
Malcolm says "One of you Riot Farm kids run over here to the capture point. You do this part."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
Siofra(Humanda) takes a splintered claw and flicks at a spear with a painful waggle of her hand.
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
Corinna says "Flo, run to the capture and attack it when you get there okay?"
Leon says "We can't spoonfeed them forever!"
Florian charges toward Corinna.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Siofra(Humanda) launches a slashing rake attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her claws which impacts against his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
Liesl fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it ineffectually wounds her left leg.
Florian says "ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, GODDAMNIT."
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
Florian says "I'LL SPOONFEED THESE FUCKS SOME LEAD."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Leon says "Fuuuck- they are focusing fire on me! Just do the thing."
"I'm still workin' 'til they get here!" Malcolm reports over a shoulder to Leon, over the bark of gunfire. "But I'm better served sendin' lead downrange -- yeah."
Leon says "YEAH, GET SOME!"
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it ineffectually wounds his forehead.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Florian, it misses him.
Liesl fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Florian runs towards the objective.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda), it ineffectually wounds her right leg.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda), it ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Leon says "Fuck- I am fading."
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
Malcolm says "You got a bandaid? I'm out."
Liesl moves protectively towards Leon.
Leon says "Nope, damn it."
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Corinna, it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Florian, it misses him.
Florian runs towards the objective.
Malcolm says "Kit didn't get pulled with me."
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Florian says "I'm charging the got damn checkpoint, hold up!"
Liesl says "I'm covering Leon."
Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda) comes about in a bit of a limp and whimper.
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Liesl says "Are your booboo's okay now."
Siofra charges toward Malcolm.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Florian, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Florian, it misses him.
Florian runs towards the objective.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Corinna says "Who is boo boo?"
Leon says "Thank you, toss in some paracetemol, mm?"
Liesl says "I wish I knew what that was."
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Liesl says "But I'll try."
Malcolm says "Yeah. You do."
Corinna says "Flo's getting shot by shadows."
Siofra moves protectively towards Malcolm.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Florian, it misses him.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Leon says "GET SOME!!"
Florian runs towards the objective.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Liesl fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda) looks between Leon and Malcolm, raising a bloody paw.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Corinna, it sends up a spray of water near her feet.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Liesl says "Ow. "
Florian runs towards the objective.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Leon moves protectively towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Liesl fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Corinna, it sends up a spray of water near her feet.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda), it ineffectually wounds her right arm.
Florian runs towards the objective.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Liesl 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.
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Corinna launches a stab at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by her.
Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda) winds up her arm, windmilling on her elbow joint and strutting up to make a bargain what shant be refused before she unleashes it at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Corinna fades out of the nightmare.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Corinna, it mildly wounds her left arm.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda), it ineffectually wounds her chest.
Florian runs towards the objective.
Liesl levels her rifle at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with quick efficiency, making it sing a sudden, violent note-- sharp as lightning that misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
Florian continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda), it ineffectually wounds her chest.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Liesl sinks to a knee, breath and heartbeat braided in stillness;preceding she rifle's cry of fire and thunder in one resonant note at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, the shot sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
When Florian arrives and gets to work, Malcolm whips around to pull his rifle up.
In a grotesque display of police overbudgeting, Malcolm sights he M110A1 SDMR rifle up, exhales, and -- CRACK! -- sends a highbore round downrange at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear that strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
"Calm! It's me!" Florian tells Malcolm, revolver up.
Liesl says "I have boo boo's now."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
Florian continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Leon says "Get some!"
Florian says "What's up, man? Holy shit."
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Malcolm ain't peppering Florian, he's peppering the remaining Golden Shadow with that DMR.
Malcolm fires off a shot at depression which damages it.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
The Balanced&Material Alliance has proved victorious.
As the group fights its way through the mercenaries, the importance of teamwork becomes evident. Siofra's erratic firing, Malcolm's lament on their inefficient landscaping via highbore rounds, and Leon's humorous yet unfortunate realization of bringing an unloaded weapon to the battlefield add a layer of dark humor to the dire situation. The mercenary's relentless attacks barely phase the group; instead, they spur commendable camaraderie and quick thinking. Liesl and Corinna, with their respective weapons, navigate through the enemy's onslaught, narrowly evading arrows and blows while fiercely retaliating. Malcolm's focus shifts towards locating and securing the artifact, directing Florian to charge at the checkpoint amidst ongoing chaos. Each member's unique struggles and contributions, like Malcolm's sniper support or Siofra's fierce charges, beautifully mesh into a narrative of resilience and unyielding spirit.
Despite the odds, the transitioning focus from skirmish to securing the objective highlights their adaptability and perseverance. Florian’s final sprint towards the objective, under the protective cover of his allies, marks a pivotal moment of hope. Malcolm and Leon’s tactical cover fire, coupled with the group’s collective effort to fend off the remaining mercenaries, foregrounds a thrilling climax. With Florian’s successful reach and Malcolm’s persistent efforts, the Balanced&Material Alliance emerges victorious, securing the godly artifact and, with it, a strategic advantage in the realms. The tale subtly weaves themes of unity, sacrificial bravery, and the ironic humor found amidst the chaos of battle, culminating in a hard-fought yet triumphant conclusion against the backdrop of Rhagost’s mystic forests.
At Tue Apr 15 2025, in a forest near Rhagost
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact until the process is complete.
There are whispers of a powerful artifact hidden within the dense forests of Rhagost, an artifact that could tip the scales of power in favor of whoever holds it. Cunningly concealed by ancient magic, it has remained undisturbed for centuries. But as the word of its existence spreads, various groups are now racing to be the first to find and secure it. The artifact is rumored to have the power to open and close the gates between the realms at will. The gates' control in the right hands will ensure a strategic advantage - the ability to strike at will or retreat without a trace. It's a high-stakes operation that demands a balance of speed, stealth, and strength. The race is on, and the forests are no longer quite.
The outskirts of Rhagost
It is morning, about 31F(0C) degrees, and there are a few dark grey clouds in the sky.
Malcolm says "Alright gang, panda's calling the shots."
"Alright, maggggoots!" Siofra(Humanda) shouts in a Panda falsetto, "MOVE-MOVE-MOVE! Ye' want cover, see that depression!"
Corinna says "Okay. Flo, follow the panda's lead."
Florian says "Oh what the hell is this."
Siofra(Humanda) points!
Siofra(Humanda) says "FALL INTO IT!"
Siofra charges toward depression.
Corinna says "Charge the depression."
Corinna charges toward depression.
Trevor says "Well fuck me."
Liesl charges toward depression.
Florian charges toward depression.
Malcolm charges toward depression.
Corinna shouts back. "AYE AYE PANDA CAPTAIN!!"
Trevor charges toward sapling.
Leon charges toward depression.
Malcolm hustles along toward the depression, hauling the way-too-fancy rifle off his shoulder as he goes.
Siofra charges toward depression.
Corinna charges toward depression.
Liesl charges toward depression.
Leon says "Should we annihilate that bush afterwards?"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Trevor, it impacts against his armor.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Trevor, it impacts against his ceramic-plated vest.
Malcolm charges toward depression.
Trevor charges toward sapling.
Malcolm says "Trevor sighted! Gang, he's opposition."
Leon charges toward depression.
Corinna charges toward depression.
"Who the fuck a Trevor?" Corinna shouts.
Liesl charges toward depression.
Siofra(Humanda) says "Brush, aye! KILL IT.."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Trevor, it deflects off his shield.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Trevor, it impacts against his ceramic-plated vest.
Siofra charges toward depression.
Leon says "The guy from G-T-A?"
Florian says "WHO'S TREVOR?!"
Leon says "Five, even."
Malcolm says "Don't worry about downing him yet. Just chill."
Liesl says "He looks like he works out."
Florian says "Alright, do we keep charging the depression?"
Malcolm says "Worry about the cultists for now. He's gonna be doin' the same."
Corinna calls out to Florian. "Depression!"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Trevor, it impacts against his ceramic-plated vest.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Trevor, it impacts against his ceramic-plated vest.
Liesl says "Yeah. You want to go to the depression."
Florian charges toward depression.
Leon says "C'mon, send a forty mike-mike down his way. It will be- yeah, we can also do that."
Trevor charges toward sapling.
Trevor fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at brush which completely misses it.
Trevor grunts in annoyance. "I hate my fucking life."
Florian charges toward depression.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at brush which completely misses it.
In a grotesque display of police overbudgeting, Malcolm sights he M110A1 SDMR rifle up, exhales, and -- CRACK! -- sends a highbore round downrange at brush that damages it.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Trevor, it deflects off his shield.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Trevor, it impacts against his ceramic-plated vest.
"So." Siofra(Humanda) begins to explain as arrows go flying. "Basically, on capture, the general idea is to take out the other forces of Venice. It's backwards- but the others are arseways and a bit dull."
Florian charges toward depression.
Siofra(Humanda) says "But There's so many o'us, that it don't nearly matter at the moment."
Trevor grips his blade in two hands, and swings at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear in a wide, overhand arc that is parried by him.
Corinna salutes the Siofra(Humanda).
Leon says "Get soooome..."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at brush which completely misses it.
Malcolm says "These cultists, we don't want them to win. But the other cults field their folks, and we don't want them to win, either."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Trevor, it impacts against his armor.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Trevor, it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.
Florian charges toward depression.
"Flo, you're here now. Attack the brush with your range." Corinna calls out.
Malcolm fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings his weapon at Trevor, it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.
Trevor fades out of the nightmare.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Trevor, it mildly wounds his left shoulder.
Siofra runs towards the objective.
Malcolm points off southward, toward the brush. Too far out for much other than rifles.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Malcolm charges toward Siofra.
Siofra runs towards the objective.
Malcolm breaks cover, too, heading after Siofra(Humanda) along the way. The rifle comes up to pop shots at the brush as he goes. Really an inefficient method of landscaping.
Liesl bumps her hip against Leon.
Malcolm fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Siofra runs towards the objective.
"... Shadows're gettin' ornery with each other," Malcolm commentates.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Liesl says "That's convenient. There's a lot of them."
Siofra runs towards the objective.
In a grotesque display of police overbudgeting, Malcolm sights he M110A1 SDMR rifle up, exhales, and -- CRACK! -- sends a highbore round downrange at brush that damages it.
Leon takes his sweet time aiming down at the brush, lining up the sights before squeezing the trigger... a *click* ensues before a few more squeezes of the trigger. The young man facepalms with the hand previously on the trigger, "I might have forgotten to bring ammo," He shares with the group.
Florian is just here following Corinna along, trying to make sense of the chaos of the battle.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
"Wow.' Siofra(Humanda) yawns, flurrying a hand at the mutiny beyond."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Liesl says "Watch behind us."
Siofra runs towards the objective.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Malcolm fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Leon says "My gun's fucked. Again."
Leon says "Guess I am charging..."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Leon, it is parried by his army saber.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses her.
Liesl launches a stab at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by her.
"I swear to god, y'all don't let me buy y'all guns when I offer," Malcolm grouses, popping another rifle round off.
Siofra runs towards the objective.
Leon launches an attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which is parried by her.
Corinna says "BUY ME A GUN!"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Liesl, it is parried by her vetr brand long sword.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
Leon says "I just forgot the ammo!"
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses her.
Leon says "...or maybe the thing doesn't have a firing mechanism. Still- FUCK."
Liesl swings her weapon at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by her.
Siofra charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Leon launches an attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which is parried by her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Liesl, it is parried by her vetr brand long sword.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
Siofra(Humanda) lines up their shot with unsettling ease, a cruel grin playing at their lips. The rifle sings, the bullet whispers to a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear and misses her.
Corinna launches a stab at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by her.
Siofra charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Leon launches an attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off her armor.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Liesl, it is parried by her vetr brand long sword.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Malcolm runs towards the objective.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Corinna launches a stab at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it deflects off her armor.
Corinna throws a dagger and BOOMERANGS that shit!
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Liesl swings her 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.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Siofra(Humanda), it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Leon charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Malcolm posts up on the point, working to scour for the artifact. When an arrow's shot his way, he calls, "Securing, but I got one on me."
Siofra charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Siofra(Humanda) winds up her arm, windmilling on her elbow joint and strutting up to make a bargain what shant be refused before she unleashes it at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear is dodged by her.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Leon charges toward Malcolm.
Liesl makes a bit of a face as she tussles with the mercenary for a prolonged amount of time, shifting back after a clumsy attempt at skewering her is narrowly avoided. "Dealt with," she calls out after dispatching the merc.
Siofra charges toward log.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which completely misses him.
Liesl charges toward Leon.
Malcolm calls out, "You're a fuckin' peach!"
Liesl fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the brush he's taking cover behind.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Malcolm, it misses him.
Liesl says "There's a lot more coming."
Leon charges toward Malcolm.
Malcolm says "Ow, he's still shooting at my spine."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Liesl braces her rifle against her shoulder, jaw set, sights locked on a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, promise made in gunpowder and fire.
Corinna says "Old guy do you need help?"
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
Leon says "I'm meatshielding him!"
Malcolm says "I will collateral damage a student."
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Leon says "This is not a protest."
Corinna says "Damn. Old people be rude as hell these days."
Liesl readies her rifle, setting her sights on a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the brush he's taking cover behind.
Florian says "I WANT SOME FUCKING ACTION!"
Liesl says "Gotta get rid of that brush."
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Liesl fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Leon says "The rifle fucking works now?!"
Corinna says "Shoot the brush!"
Leon says "I swear these things need to be lubricated EVERY THREE FUCKING SECONDS."
Leon fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Corinna says "What? "
Malcolm says "Phrasing. "
Florian turns to Corinna. "I need to advance, I can't shoot shit from here!"
Liesl fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Corinna says "There's a bunch of them hiding at the brush."
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fires off a shot at Siofra(Humanda) which misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
Siofra(Humanda) ambles up to the pack of Golds, lowering to all fours.
Corinna says "If we get close they'll all shoot you."
Siofra(Humanda) lines up their shot with unsettling ease, a cruel grin playing at their lips. The rifle sings, the bullet whispers to a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear and
Leon fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
Florian says "I mean."
Corinna says "If you want, then let's do it."
Liesl fires off a shot at brush which damages it.
brush fades out of the nightmare.
Corinna says "Rush brush."
Florian says "No no no."
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
"Fuck 'em up, Paddington!" Malcolm calls over a shoulder at the pandagal.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
Florian says "Play it safe."
Florian says "I'll follow your lead."
Siofra(Humanda) launches a slashing rake attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her claws which is dodged by him.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Corinna has already started running.
Liesl 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.
Florian says "SHIT! "
Leon kneels down and starts raining down short, controlled bursts of fire down on the bush, his aim isn't too great, but he could be passed off as a third world militia fighter.
Liesl says "They're exposed now. Have at it."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
Siofra(Humanda) launches a slashing rake attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her claws which is dodged by him.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
Florian charges toward Florian.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Leon says "Reporting good hits."
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Liesl charges toward Leon.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
Liesl fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
Malcolm says "One of you Riot Farm kids run over here to the capture point. You do this part."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
Siofra(Humanda) takes a splintered claw and flicks at a spear with a painful waggle of her hand.
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
Corinna says "Flo, run to the capture and attack it when you get there okay?"
Leon says "We can't spoonfeed them forever!"
Florian charges toward Corinna.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Siofra(Humanda) launches a slashing rake attack at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with her claws which impacts against his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it misses him.
Liesl fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it is parried by her Celtic spear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Humanda), it ineffectually wounds her left leg.
Florian says "ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, GODDAMNIT."
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
Florian says "I'LL SPOONFEED THESE FUCKS SOME LEAD."
Siofra(Humanda) fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sparks off the ground near his feet.
Leon says "Fuuuck- they are focusing fire on me! Just do the thing."
"I'm still workin' 'til they get here!" Malcolm reports over a shoulder to Leon, over the bark of gunfire. "But I'm better served sendin' lead downrange -- yeah."
Leon says "YEAH, GET SOME!"
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it ineffectually wounds his left arm.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Leon, it ineffectually wounds his forehead.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Florian, it misses him.
Liesl fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Florian runs towards the objective.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda), it ineffectually wounds her right leg.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda), it ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Leon says "Fuck- I am fading."
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
Malcolm says "You got a bandaid? I'm out."
Liesl moves protectively towards Leon.
Leon says "Nope, damn it."
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Corinna, it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Florian, it misses him.
Florian runs towards the objective.
Malcolm says "Kit didn't get pulled with me."
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Florian says "I'm charging the got damn checkpoint, hold up!"
Liesl says "I'm covering Leon."
Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda) comes about in a bit of a limp and whimper.
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Liesl says "Are your booboo's okay now."
Siofra charges toward Malcolm.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Florian, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Florian, it misses him.
Florian runs towards the objective.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Corinna says "Who is boo boo?"
Leon says "Thank you, toss in some paracetemol, mm?"
Liesl says "I wish I knew what that was."
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Liesl says "But I'll try."
Malcolm says "Yeah. You do."
Corinna says "Flo's getting shot by shadows."
Siofra moves protectively towards Malcolm.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Florian, it misses him.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Leon says "GET SOME!!"
Florian runs towards the objective.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Liesl fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda) looks between Leon and Malcolm, raising a bloody paw.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Corinna, it sends up a spray of water near her feet.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Liesl says "Ow. "
Florian runs towards the objective.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Leon moves protectively towards a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Liesl fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which deflects off his armor.
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Corinna, it sends up a spray of water near her feet.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda), it ineffectually wounds her right arm.
Florian runs towards the objective.
Malcolm continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Liesl 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.
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
Corinna charges toward a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear.
Corinna launches a stab at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, it is parried by her.
Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda) winds up her arm, windmilling on her elbow joint and strutting up to make a bargain what shant be refused before she unleashes it at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Corinna fades out of the nightmare.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear swings her weapon at Corinna, it mildly wounds her left arm.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda), it ineffectually wounds her chest.
Florian runs towards the objective.
Liesl levels her rifle at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear with quick efficiency, making it sing a sudden, violent note-- sharp as lightning that misses him.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
Florian continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear launches a stab at Siofra(Ailuropoda melanoleuca, or Giant Panda), it ineffectually wounds her chest.
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Liesl sinks to a knee, breath and heartbeat braided in stillness;preceding she rifle's cry of fire and thunder in one resonant note at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear, the shot sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
When Florian arrives and gets to work, Malcolm whips around to pull his rifle up.
In a grotesque display of police overbudgeting, Malcolm sights he M110A1 SDMR rifle up, exhales, and -- CRACK! -- sends a highbore round downrange at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear that strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Leon moves protectively towards Malcolm.
"Calm! It's me!" Florian tells Malcolm, revolver up.
Liesl says "I have boo boo's now."
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
Florian continues Locate and secure the hidden godly artifact.
Leon says "Get some!"
Florian says "What's up, man? Holy shit."
Leon fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Malcolm ain't peppering Florian, he's peppering the remaining Golden Shadow with that DMR.
Malcolm fires off a shot at depression which damages it.
A Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Liesl, it misses her.
The Balanced&Material Alliance has proved victorious.