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The Hands Operation In Anupharis 250202

In the chilling night of Anupharis, amidst the dance of waxing crescent moonlight and shifting sands, a fierce skirmish unfolded as the forces of The Hand pushed against the determined dissidents, endeavoring to establish dominance over the desert. Among the chaos, unique warriors showcased their prowess — Siofra with her relentless charge, Kitsune conjuring spectral foxtails to unleash shards of ice, and Elias, emanating icy mist into the form of a fox. Each clash, whether it missed or parried, intensified the nocturnal warfare, with spectral entities and gleaming blades under the stars painting a picture of a desperate struggle for control.

As the battle raged on, the dynamic on the battlefield subtly shifted, marked by pivotal moments: the unexpected retreat of a Sapphire Martyr soldier and the steady advance of Sam and Elias toward the objective, indicating a turn in tides. Amidst strategic maneuvers and mystical assaults, there emerged a light-hearted jest about the potential fall of an angel, Castiel, to the hands of a mere dissident. Yet, even as jest gave way to concern with the dissidents' persistent attacks on Castiel, the focus remained on razing the dissident camp. Kitsune’s spectral tails, now tinged with reddish orange, set ablaze the remnants of opposition, underscoring a blend of determination and a dash of humor towards the endgame. As the camp succumbed to the relentless assault, the discussion between allies oscillated between concern for the angel and the fate of their mission, until finally, the Balanced&Material Alliance’s victory was declared, illustrating a triumph borne from unity, strategy, and a touch of supernatural flair.
At Sat Feb 1 2025, in a desert near Anupharis

Mission: Get to the designated site and continue raze the dissident camp until the process is complete.

After a decisive victory, The Hand will now push onward, trying to set up a definitive
foothold within the deserts of Anupharis. They must beat back remaining dissidents, who might oppose
them.
Taking these sands will give them a good foothold from which to further their interests.


Within the sands of Anupharis
It is night, about 27F(-2C) degrees, and there are a few wispy white clouds in the sky. There is a waxing crescent moon.


"Right, right." Siofra shrugs. "Ye'd think wrong."

An armored dissident draws and quickly fires an arrow at Kitsune, it misses him.

An armored dissident draws and quickly fires an arrow at Kitsune, it misses him.

Siofra says "Feck- "
Nine white, spectral foxtails appear briefly behind Kitsune and wiggle briefly. With a flick, each of the nine tails sends a shard of ice toward an armored dissident! The ice sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Elias says "Rise "
Siofra charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Takeshi charges toward an armored dissident.
Siofra says "Sorry! No time, gotta die!"
Sam says "Okay. Bill and castiel. Be very careful."
Siofra fires off a shot at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Wings appear on Sam's ankles

Sam charges toward rise.
William charges toward Takeshi.
Takeshi glances around before drawing his sword and charging the nearest thing that looks like an enemy!

Kitsune charges toward depression.
Sam says "Kitsune, let me know when to blind Castiel."
An armored dissident draws and quickly fires an arrow at Kitsune, it misses him.

An armored dissident draws and quickly fires an arrow at Sam, it misses him.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fires off a shot at Siofra which misses her.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fires off a shot at Siofra which misses her.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fires off a shot at Siofra which misses her.

Nine white, spectral foxtails appear briefly behind Kitsune and wiggle briefly. With a flick, each of the nine tails sends a shard of ice toward an armored dissident! The ice misses him.


an armored dissident fades out of the nightmare.
Siofra charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Takeshi charges toward an armored dissident.
Elias charges toward rise.
Siofra says "Sorry lad! I've got to play Mafia wit' me pals!"
Siofra throws a punch at Siofra, it is blocked by her.

Kitsune says "Hai. "
Sam charges toward an armored dissident.
William charges toward rise.
Sam launches a stab at an armored dissident, it is parried by him.

Takeshi is Naruto-running directly towards an armored dissident

Kitsune charges toward depression.
Elias says "In position"
An armored dissident swings his weapon at Sam, it is parried by his wavy-bladed kris knife with an eerie, oily black blade.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fires off a shot at Siofra which deflects off her shield.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fires off a shot at Siofra which strikes her shield with bruising force.


Siofra fades out of the nightmare.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fires off a shot at Siofra which mildly wounds her right leg.

Nine white, spectral foxtails appear briefly behind Kitsune and wiggle briefly. With a flick, each of the nine tails sends a shard of ice toward an armored dissident! The ice misses him.

William seems to focus for a moment as his shadow detaches, walking away from William as if to deliver a message. Moments later it appears back in place.

Takeshi charges toward an armored dissident.
Elias opens his mouth and icy mist rolls out of it. The mist swirls into the shape vaguely of a fox.

Sam launches a stab at an armored dissident, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


an armored dissident fades out of the nightmare.
Sam charges toward depression.
William charges toward Takeshi.
Kitsune charges toward depression.
Sam says "Taking cover at the depression then heading to the rise."
Nine white, spectral foxtails appear briefly behind Kitsune and wiggle briefly. Each tail flicks an ice shard toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, and they explode which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at William which misses him.

Takeshi charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
William fires off a shot at Elias which strikes the rise he's taking cover behind.

Sam charges toward depression.
William retreats from Elias.
Kitsune says "The man over there is moving for the site."
Sam fires off a shot at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear which misses him.

Nine white, spectral foxtails appear briefly behind Kitsune and wiggle briefly. With a flick, each of the nine tails sends a shard of ice toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear! The ice misses him.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at William, they ineffectually wounds his left arm.

Elias says "I think I have these two managed. We will see."
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at Takeshi which misses him.

Takeshi charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
William fires off a shot at a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists which misses her.

Sam charges toward depression.
William retreats from Elias.
Takeshi jumps as some ice hits near his feet! He draws his sword and tries to look around for whoever threw it!

Elias says "They appear to be retreating."
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Sam, it is parried by his wavy-bladed kris knife with an eerie, oily black blade.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Sam, it is parried by his wavy-bladed kris knife with an eerie, oily black blade.

Kitsune draws their katana and strikes at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear in a blurred flash of motion before sheathing the weapon. The blade is parried by him.

Sam launches a stab at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, it impacts against his armor.

A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at William, they ineffectually wounds his right arm.

A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at William which

A great horned owl with brown and grey feathers, and ghastly cyan eyes is buffeted by a sudden gust of wind.

Sam is bathed in sunlight.

Takeshi charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
William retreats from a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Kitsune, it is parried by his an ornate katana.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Sam, it is parried by his wavy-bladed kris knife with an eerie, oily black blade.

Kitsune draws their katana and strikes at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear in a blurred flash of motion before sheathing the weapon. The blade strikes his armor with bruising force.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Takeshi, they impacts against his Black Armored Longcoat.

Takeshi says "Hey! Stop that!"
Sam launches a stab at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, it is parried by him.

Takeshi starts to look a little more unsure of himself.

Takeshi says "I've not even hit anyone yet!"
William retreats from a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists.
William fires off a shot at a small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists which misses her.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Kitsune, it is parried by his an ornate katana.

Kitsune draws their katana and strikes at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear in a blurred flash of motion before sheathing the weapon. The blade is parried by him.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.

Takeshi fades out of the nightmare.
A small fox-shaped entity make of swirling icy mists conjures and launches a half dozen spinning jagged ice shards at Takeshi, they mildly wounds his right shoulder.

Elias charges toward William.
A small ball of icy mist forms in the hand of Elias, hurling it directly at William which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.


William fades out of the nightmare.
Sam charges toward rise.
Sam says "Shall we just move on the point?"
Elias charges toward rise.
Elias says "The point should be largely clear. I took care of them for the most part."
Spreading his stance while his blade in its sheath, Elias takes a quick, clean slice at a great horned owl with brown and grey feathers, and ghastly cyan eyes which is parried by him.


a great horned owl with brown and grey feathers, and ghastly cyan eyes fades out of the nightmare.
Sam charges toward rise.
Elias says "Opposition cleared."
Sam says "Castiel doesn't seem to be doing much."
Elias says "I think he is sleeping."
Kitsune runs towards the objective.
Sam says "Then I say move in on the target and finish up?"
Elias runs towards the objective.
Kitsune says "Getting started."
Sam says "Appriciate you."
Sam charges toward rise.
Kitsune runs towards the objective.
Elias runs towards the objective.
Elias says "On point."
An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.

Sam charges toward rise.
Kitsune says "Incoming. "
Sam says "Almost in position."
Kitsune charges toward Elias.
Elias continues raze the dissident camp.

An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.

Sam charges toward rise.
Sam says "In position."
Nine white, spectral foxtails appear briefly behind Kitsune and wiggle briefly. With a flick, each of the nine tails sends a shard of ice toward an armored dissident! The ice sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Elias continues raze the dissident camp.

An armored dissident draws and quickly fires an arrow at Kitsune, it misses him.

An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.

An armored dissident's eyes suddenly look bloodshot.

Kitsune says "One of them is fighting the angel."
Nine white, spectral foxtails appear briefly behind Kitsune and wiggle briefly. With a flick, each of the nine tails sends a shard of ice toward an armored dissident! The ice misses him.

Elias says "And yet they aren't even strong enough to wake him."
Sam says "Brave. "
Elias continues raze the dissident camp.

An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.

Sam fires off a shot at an armored dissident which strikes his armor with bruising force.

Nine white, spectral foxtails appear briefly behind Kitsune and wiggle briefly. With a flick, each of the nine tails sends a shard of ice toward an armored dissident! The ice strikes his armor with bruising force.


an armored dissident fades out of the nightmare.
Elias continues raze the dissident camp.

An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.

Elias continues raze the dissident camp.

An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.

Elias continues raze the dissident camp.

An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.

"If that one takes out the angel, I will laugh for days," Kitsune comments to themselves mostly, sheathing their katana to stand near Elias with their arm resting on the handle. "If he does wake up though, we can probably manage to take him," they mention to the others with a snicker.

Elias continues raze the dissident camp.

Sam says "Either way, good work."
An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.

Elias continues raze the dissident camp.

An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.

Elias continues raze the dissident camp.

An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.

Elias continues raze the dissident camp.

An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.

An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.

Kitsune continues raze the dissident camp.

Sam says "To be fair, his arm has got to ache by now."
Kitsune takes over when Elias starts to slack, letting out their spectral tails with reddish orange tips to start lighting up the dissident camp.

Kitsune says "Which will fall first, the angel to a single dissident or the camp?"
An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.

Kitsune continues raze the dissident camp.

An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it is parried by his curved kopis sword.

"The camp will fall first. I doubt that warrior is doing much of substance to Castiel." Elias suggests to Kitsune with a faint shrug as he reaches into his pocket, pulling out a piece of oiled cloth, running it down the blade of his katana, wiping away the blood of the owl creature he slew earlier with it.

Kitsune continues raze the dissident camp.

Sam says "I have no doubt. "
Kitsune says "Probably. "
An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.

Sam says "Oh! "
Kitsune continues raze the dissident camp.

An armored dissident suddenly freezes in place.

An armored dissident swings his weapon at Castiel, it ineffectually wounds his stomach.

Kitsune says "Uh oh, two now."
Elias says "Now, two of them, that might make a difference, lets see."
Kitsune says "I can stop lighting things on foxfire..."
Elias says "But that is hardly sporting, go get them Niame."
Sam says "One approaching to the west as well. "
Elias says "Well, never mind, go get the one coming to us."
The Balanced&Material Alliance has proved victorious.