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The Knights Of The Silver Dragons Operation In Perth Australia 240912
In the eerie gloom of the caves near Perth, Australia, under a stormy sky and amidst the freezing cold, a band of Knights embarked on a quest to debunk the ritual aimed at haunting the Mount Holland Lithium mining project. The motley crew consisted of agents with peculiar talents: Konstantin, who could summon fire; Emmanuel, whose subdermal implants enabled communication; and Rachel, who bore a pouch from which she could draw an inexhaustible supply of viscera. As they ventured to disrupt the ritual, they were met with resistance that tested their resolve and their ability to stay alive. Korina, with her supernatural leaps and masterful archery, covered their advance, while Samantha, despite being injured, remained steadfast, her dedication to the mission unwavering.
The battle that ensued was chaotic, marked by the casting of runes, arrows that whistled past ears, and bone-chilling incantations. Konstantin's leadership was crucial, guiding the team with his strategic mind, even as he called for backup with a finger pressed to his neck-implant communicator. The conflict took its toll, with allies like Isaiah wounded and forced into protective stances, and Emmanuel making the hard decision to use Rachel as a body shield, showcasing the brutal choices soldiers must make in the heat of battle. The ritual site became a melee of flashing blades, arrows, and ethereal warriors fading in and out of the nightmare. Amidst the melee, Rachel, with her unwavering focus, continued to disrupt the ritual, her resolve unshaken even as the situation grew dire. Konstantin, with his fiery abilities, and the team fought valiantly to protect Rachel, ensuring she could complete her task. Despite the chaos, the Corrupt Alliance emerged victorious, their mission achieved amidst the ashes of battle and the silent approval of the night.
At Wed Sep 11 2024, in caves near Perth, Australia
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue to finish or disrupt the ritual until the process is complete.
The Knights have deployed some agents to Australia, in a search for clues related to Gonthorian, his weaknesses, and a ritual to destroy him. In the process, they came across the Mount Holland Lithium mining project, and their environmental activism resurfaced. They are setting up a ritual to make the miners think the area is haunted to prevent work there. While most might not care, any group or corporation reliant on technology could be impacted by the sudden drop in supply of Lithium, commonly used in batteries and well known for having a harsh environmental impact.
near the base of Mount Holland
It is night, about -5F(-20C) degrees, and the sky is covered by dark grey stormclouds. There is a waxing gibbous moon.
Konstantin presses a finger to a neck-implanted communicator, hailing the backup.
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
From Rachel's pouch, an impossible supply of viscera begins to assemble itself. It suspends -- then, in a span of minutes and with a thunderous crack of bone, impacts the earth.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Samantha charges toward depression.
Korina says "Depression? "
Konstantin points ahead; "Hard charge the depression. Expect a melee when we reach it, or fire on approach."
Samantha draws a rune in the air with her fingertip, water vapor trailing behind her finger.
Korina makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Emmanuel says "To the depression?"
Isaiah says "Ah... We're gonna have to hop from cover to cover for this one. Really making us work for it."
Konstantin makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Samantha and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Rachel charges toward depression.
Konstantin jumps ahead. Further ahead than Korina actually. With his legs.
Emmanuel says "Erm, maybe the boulder instead."
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Samantha ducks as an arrow flies in her direction, "Fuck." She curses.
Konstantin calls out; "No, come meet us!"
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at Emmanuel that misses him.
Emmanuel says "Non, I want to shoot the dragon!"
Konstantin pauses after slinging the flame. "oh. Alright then. Agreed."
Korina moves protectively towards depression.
Konstantin charges toward depression.
Rachel charges toward depression.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards Samantha and misses her.
Chara charges toward depression.
Konstantin says "Where -is- dragon..""
Korina says "Agreed what?"
Chara blinks looking around "Oh.. fuck. This I forgot.."
Korina says "I have not seen her."
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Emmanuel says "Toward the boulder, peoples. "
Konstantin presses a finger to a neck-implanted communicator, hailing the backup.
Emmanuel charges toward boulder.
Samantha charges toward boulder.
Konstantin charges toward depression.
Rachel charges toward depression.
Rachel pauses in her charge as her 'dog' appears.
Chara charges toward Samantha.
Isaiah moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Konstantin calls back to Rachel "Run faster!"
Rachel says "I have a problem."
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.
Samantha pulls an arrow out of her shoulder with a wince and throws it down. "Fucking ow." She complains as she limps on towards the large boulder.
Emmanuel charges toward boulder.
A cobbled together drone. fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses him.
Korina has eyes set on the Virtuous folks. "Can I shoot yet?" she questions Konstantin.
Samantha charges toward boulder.
The fact that Korina hasn't shot yet is a miracle.
Rachel charges toward depression.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Isaiah which ineffectually wounds his left arm.
Isaiah moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Chara charges toward Isaiah.
Konstantin turns around slowly, squinting into the distance. "I don't see selina.." Turning over to Emmanuel, then, Konstantin calls out loudly; "Emmanuel! Are you ready?!"
Emmanuel charges toward boulder.
Emmanuel says "I suppose so!"
A cobbled together drone. fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses him.
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at a cobbled together drone., it misses him.
Samantha charges toward boulder.
Chara says "Whos drone is this?"
Rachel charges toward depression.
Chara says "Guh.. "
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Isaiah moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Chara charges toward Rachel.
Korina yawns; she's bored already. There's a tired blink at the fighting in the distance.
A cobbled together drone. fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses him.
Konstantinsomeone glances aside to Korina, commenting with a gesture to the boulder; "Always good to give them a second." He sniffs once, nodding. "Go ahead."
Fire begins to drip from Isaiah's fingertips and puddle on the ground by his feet. After a moment, the flames begin to take on a humanoid shape.
Konstantin glances aside to Korina, commenting with a gesture to the boulder; "Always good to give them a second." He sniffs once, nodding. "Go ahead."
Rachel's looking exceptionally distracted. She's not paying any heed to Korina or Konstantin -- which maybe doesn't bode well for following instructions.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Chara and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses her.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of Chara -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It misses her.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the corner he's taking cover behind.
Isaiah moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at depression with her M4, it damages it.
Emmanuel says "Chara, come to the boulder, hm?"
Chara charges toward Rachel.
Emmanuel launches a tear gas grenade at Rachel.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
A cobbled together drone. fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses him.
Korina says "Rainbow hair lady is shooting at our cov--"
Konstantin says "Blyaaaattt. I forgot to buy mask"
Korina says "Why is it always tear gas."
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at a cobbled together drone., it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Konstantin says "Can we fucking not? "
"/Emmanuel/," Rachel calls out between hacking. "Fuck."
Korina retreats from depression.
Konstantin barks out loudly, pointing northeast roughly; "Simonov, Artyom. Gut them; blades!"
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Isaiah which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone with her M4, it strikes the depression he's taking cover behind.
Chara charges toward Rachel.
Chara launches an attack at Rachel which completely misses her.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Isaiah says "Fuck- I can barely fucking move."
A cobbled together drone. fires off a shot at Isaiah which deflects off his torn lightweight stab vest in forest camouflage.
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at a cobbled together drone., it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Konstantin coughs heavily into a fist, groaning.
"That's a bold strategy." Samantha observes dryly as Chara charges into the depression.
Konstantin gestures aside; "Go get drone!"
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Isaiah which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
"Let us see if it works out, Cotton." Emmanuel notes in response to Samantha.
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame with her M4, it misses him.
Chara launches an attack at Rachel which completely misses her.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses him.
Isaiah says "Going down if I get hit again!"
Korina charges toward depression.
Isaiah fades out of the nightmare.
A cobbled together drone. fires off a shot at Isaiah which mildly wounds his right leg.
Konstantin says "Why are you not in fucking coverf?!"
Konstantin says "This guy.."
Konstantin says "Oh, this one is.."
Korina moves away - and then moves right back into the tear-gas. There's some more coughing. "I hate this."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Rachel which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame with her M4, it misses him.
a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame fades out of the nightmare.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of a cobbled together drone. -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It ineffectually wounds his forehead.
Chara launches an attack at jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer which completely misses him.
Konstantin turns aside, gesturing at Chara. "What the fuck are you doing?"
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife , aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
Chara says "Hm.. "
Konstantin ticks a head to Chara. "Boys, cut her down."
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings his weapon at Chara, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Konstantin swings his weapon at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife , it is parried by him.
Chara gives a wave "Sup."
Chara says "Ow. "
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Rachel which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Chara fades out of the nightmare.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Chara, it mildly wounds her right leg.
"I thought Australia was supposed to be warm." Samantha complains as she aims down the scope of her rifle.
The muzzle of Rachel's rifle flashes bright. It bays out gunfire in a cobbled together drone.'s direction; brass casings spin, glinting in the smoke. A bullet ineffectually wounds his forehead.
a cobbled together drone. fades out of the nightmare.
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife , aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack deflects off his armor.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel launches a grenade at Rachel.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at depression with her M4, it damages it.
Korina says "Cover is going to go down soon."
Korina retreats from grenade.
Korina says "Grenade - move away."
"It is the middle of the night there. Here. Non?" Emmanuel points out to Samantha.
Konstantin nods a bit, gesturing forwards; "Boys, go!"
Konstantin charges toward Emmanuel.
Samantha says "Jackboots coming for us..."
Rachel charges toward Konstantin.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Rachel which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Konstantin says "Ordl "
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of Emmanuel -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Rachel with her M4, it misses her.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Korina moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
Rachel charges toward Konstantin.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
Emmanuel says "They're all lined up for a grenande."
Emmanuel says "..Or a grenade."
Konstantin pauses in his charge, stepping aside to shield, Rachel. "Move when ready, Rachel."
Samantha fires off a quick shot at jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer with her M4, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Konstantin gestures forwards; "Charge their cover."
Emmanuel prepares a landmine.
Korina makes a supernatural leap to Emmanuel.
Korina takes one for the fucking team, I guess.
Rachel charges toward Emmanuel.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of Emmanuel -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It
Korina says "Bandage me when you are here, President."
Emmanuel says "Non. She does not mean this."
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Rachel with her M4, it misses her.
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards Samantha, their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Rachel's still eying... not the enemy. She's paying for more attention to her own minion, for some reason. Confusion pulls the corners of her mouth down.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
The muzzle of Rachel's rifle flashes bright. It bays out gunfire in Emmanuel's direction; brass casings spin, glinting in the smoke. A bullet
Rachel charges toward Emmanuel.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with his claws which is dodged by her.
Emmanuel says "ah! I hate this magic! "
Emmanuel's wounds seem to be bleeding a bit more freely all of a sudden.
Samantha lashes out at Korina with her spear, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with his claws which is dodged by him.
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
Korina narrows her eyes at Emmanuel, but she's more distracted with dealing with Samantha with her claws. "I hate your stupid tricks," she tells Emmanuel, while throwing about her own stupid tricks.
Emmanuel charges toward Rachel.
Emmanuel twists Rachel around to be a bodyshield.
Konstantin moves at Rachel's pace, keeping himself between her and the templarate group as best as she can. He sends his goons ahead.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Konstantin, it is parried by his angular black side-sword.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with his claws which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Konstantin lunges, driving his blade forwards in a vicious stab at Rachel with his full weight behind it that is parried by her staff.
Korina says "Stop hitting Rachel while he is grabbing her, President."
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Korina says "Come help me instead."
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Rachel with his claws which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Samantha lashes out at Korina with her spear, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.
Konstantin says "Blyat., This guy"
Emmanuel decides to use Konstantin and his goons to his own advantage, "Non, it is funny." He calls over toward Korina.
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards Samantha, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
"/Kostya/," Rachel says, too late. He cuts her -- and she tries to get free. "I think I'm out."
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Konstantin, it is parried by his angular black side-sword.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings his weapon at Samantha, it deflects off her iridescent scale top.
Samantha fades out of the nightmare.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Samantha, it mildly wounds her left shoulder.
Rachel spins her metal staff. Its keening whine ends with her thrust at Emmanuel, which is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel suddenly freezes in place.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with his claws which ineffectually wounds her stomach.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Rachel with his claws which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Korina says "Rachel - stop making your dog thing bite you. Move awya."
Korina meant away.
Korina says "Come to cover."
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
Emmanuel says "Non, do not move awya!"
Konstantin drives his blade at Emmanuel with renewed fury, dropping the joviality as Rachel is grabbed
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fires off a shot at Rachel which ineffectually wounds her left leg.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fires off a shot at Rachel which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Korina says "You can't protect her while she's being used as body-shie--"
Shadows hound the metal staff in Rachel's hands. It gnaws light in its downward arc toward Emmanuel, and is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Korina sighs.
Rachel charges toward Korina.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with his claws which impacts against her armor.
Konstantin steps sideways, probing at Emmanuel's guard with a quick jab that is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Korina hisses out loud at a small, dark green baby crocodile that just grabs at her leg. "Stop." she tells him too.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with his claws which deflects off his shield.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards Emmanuel and deflects off his shield.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Rachel which completely misses her.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fires off a shot at Emmanuel which deflects off his ceramic-plated vest.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of Emmanuel -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It deflects off his ceramic-plated vest.
Rachel charges toward Korina.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with his claws which impacts against her form-fitting suit of mechanised armour.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with his claws which deflects off his armor.
Emmanuel throws a grenade at Rachel.
Emmanuel charges toward Rachel.
Korina bandages herself because Konstantin sure isn't. Her disappointment is immeasurable and her day is ruined.
A bunch of French nonsense is expelled by Emmanuel as he attempts to distract Korina just long enough to clobber them with a two-handed strike, which ineffectually wounds her left leg.
Korina says "Move away. "
"I hate him," Rachel says to no one in particular. Hopefully Emmanuel hears it, though.
Konstantin charges toward Emmanuel.
Korina fades out of the nightmare.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with his claws which mildly wounds her left arm.
Rachel charges toward Konstantin.
Konstantin steps sideways, probing at Emmanuel's guard with a quick jab that deflects off his armor.
Emmanuel fades out of the nightmare.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with his claws which mildly wounds his left leg.
Rachel says "ACK. "
Konstantin grimaces
Konstantin says "Is this a fucking cr-"
Rachel charges toward boulder.
a small, dark green baby crocodile fades out of the nightmare.
Rachel's looking for worse for wear. "Don't think I can take another one."
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It strikes his armor with bruising force.
Konstantin pats Rachel's shoulder gently, sheltering behind the cover next to her. "Stay here in cover, take a minute to recover."
Konstantin calls out; "Simonov, Artyom. Do what you want."
"I think something's wrong," Rachel says to Konstantin. She said that earlier. She's eying her own minion - who by all rights, did well. She seems unhappy with it, all the same.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Rachel spins her metal staff. Its keening whine ends with her thrust at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife , which is parried by her.
Konstantin steps sideways, probing at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife 's guard with a quick jab that deflects off her armor.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Konstantin drops ther spirit with a stab, ducking back into cover. "Feeling any better?", Konstantin asks of Rachel
Rachel spins her metal staff. Its keening whine ends with her thrust at jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer, which is parried by him.
"...Yes?" It comes out sounding like a question. Rachel isn't sure.
Shadows hound the metal staff in Rachel's hands. It gnaws light in its downward arc toward jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer, and is parried by him.
Konstantin says "Don't hit my boys?"
Rachel says "...They look too..."
"Spirit-like." Rachel blames them, of course.
jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fades out of the nightmare.
Konstantin pats Rachel on the shoulder; "That's simonov. When you are ready, head for the capture point. I will cover you while you capture"
Konstantin says "Oh shit, they got him"
Rachel runs towards the objective.
Konstantin lunges, driving his blade forwards in a vicious stab at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife with his full weight behind it that is parried by him.
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It
Rachel runs towards the objective.
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
The muzzle of Rachel's rifle flashes bright. It bays out gunfire in a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife 's direction; brass casings spin, glinting in the smoke. A bullet misses him.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife that sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Rachel runs towards the objective.
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
Rachel sends bullets howling in pursuit of a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife . Some bite the ground, kicking up plumes of dust and debris. One
Konstantin says "Alright, close enoguh. Start disrupting ritual"
Konstantin inhales deeply, brewing a well of infernal power within before belching it at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife in a great conflagration of thick smoke and crimson flame that deflects off his armor.
Rachel says "Alright. "
Rachel runs towards the objective.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Konstantin observes, squinting a bit; "Solomon doing good work."
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife that sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
"For once," Rachel says, wry. "..." She pointedly stops looking at it, instead focusing on Konstantin.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Konstantin inhales deeply, brewing a well of infernal power within before belching it at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife in a great conflagration of thick smoke and crimson flame that sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Rachel mutters something under her breath. It sounds an awful lot like she's cursing the name of 'Tabitha.'
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Konstantin stands over Rachel, slowly trailing smoke as he scans the surrounds, leaving her to handle the ritual ruining. He does kick over a couple of candles, atleast.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Thank you, Konstantin. Very helpful. That being said, this is the part that Rachel's comfortable with. Shadows disperse from her, scattering every which way, like dust blown under heavy wind.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rachel, it misses her.
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife that sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rachel, it misses her.
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
Konstantin inhales deeply, brewing a well of infernal power within before belching it at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife in a great conflagration of thick smoke and crimson flame that sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife swings his weapon at Konstantin, it is parried by his angular black side-sword.
Konstantin steps sideways, probing at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife 's guard with a quick jab that is parried by him.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Konstantin inhales deeply, brewing a well of infernal power within before belching it at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife in a great conflagration of thick smoke and crimson flame that sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Rachel almost, at some point, reaches for her gun -- but no, Konstantin's got it. She returns to her work.
jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fades out of the nightmare.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife that deflects off her armor.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
The Corrupt Alliance has proved victorious.
The battle that ensued was chaotic, marked by the casting of runes, arrows that whistled past ears, and bone-chilling incantations. Konstantin's leadership was crucial, guiding the team with his strategic mind, even as he called for backup with a finger pressed to his neck-implant communicator. The conflict took its toll, with allies like Isaiah wounded and forced into protective stances, and Emmanuel making the hard decision to use Rachel as a body shield, showcasing the brutal choices soldiers must make in the heat of battle. The ritual site became a melee of flashing blades, arrows, and ethereal warriors fading in and out of the nightmare. Amidst the melee, Rachel, with her unwavering focus, continued to disrupt the ritual, her resolve unshaken even as the situation grew dire. Konstantin, with his fiery abilities, and the team fought valiantly to protect Rachel, ensuring she could complete her task. Despite the chaos, the Corrupt Alliance emerged victorious, their mission achieved amidst the ashes of battle and the silent approval of the night.
At Wed Sep 11 2024, in caves near Perth, Australia
Mission: Get to the designated site and continue to finish or disrupt the ritual until the process is complete.
The Knights have deployed some agents to Australia, in a search for clues related to Gonthorian, his weaknesses, and a ritual to destroy him. In the process, they came across the Mount Holland Lithium mining project, and their environmental activism resurfaced. They are setting up a ritual to make the miners think the area is haunted to prevent work there. While most might not care, any group or corporation reliant on technology could be impacted by the sudden drop in supply of Lithium, commonly used in batteries and well known for having a harsh environmental impact.
near the base of Mount Holland
It is night, about -5F(-20C) degrees, and the sky is covered by dark grey stormclouds. There is a waxing gibbous moon.
Konstantin presses a finger to a neck-implanted communicator, hailing the backup.
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm
From Rachel's pouch, an impossible supply of viscera begins to assemble itself. It suspends -- then, in a span of minutes and with a thunderous crack of bone, impacts the earth.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Samantha charges toward depression.
Korina says "Depression? "
Konstantin points ahead; "Hard charge the depression. Expect a melee when we reach it, or fire on approach."
Samantha draws a rune in the air with her fingertip, water vapor trailing behind her finger.
Korina makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Emmanuel says "To the depression?"
Isaiah says "Ah... We're gonna have to hop from cover to cover for this one. Really making us work for it."
Konstantin makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Samantha and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Rachel charges toward depression.
Konstantin jumps ahead. Further ahead than Korina actually. With his legs.
Emmanuel says "Erm, maybe the boulder instead."
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Samantha ducks as an arrow flies in her direction, "Fuck." She curses.
Konstantin calls out; "No, come meet us!"
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at Emmanuel that misses him.
Emmanuel says "Non, I want to shoot the dragon!"
Konstantin pauses after slinging the flame. "oh. Alright then. Agreed."
Korina moves protectively towards depression.
Konstantin charges toward depression.
Rachel charges toward depression.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards Samantha and misses her.
Chara charges toward depression.
Konstantin says "Where -is- dragon..""
Korina says "Agreed what?"
Chara blinks looking around "Oh.. fuck. This I forgot.."
Korina says "I have not seen her."
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Emmanuel says "Toward the boulder, peoples. "
Konstantin presses a finger to a neck-implanted communicator, hailing the backup.
Emmanuel charges toward boulder.
Samantha charges toward boulder.
Konstantin charges toward depression.
Rachel charges toward depression.
Rachel pauses in her charge as her 'dog' appears.
Chara charges toward Samantha.
Isaiah moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Konstantin calls back to Rachel "Run faster!"
Rachel says "I have a problem."
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.
Samantha pulls an arrow out of her shoulder with a wince and throws it down. "Fucking ow." She complains as she limps on towards the large boulder.
Emmanuel charges toward boulder.
A cobbled together drone. fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses him.
Korina has eyes set on the Virtuous folks. "Can I shoot yet?" she questions Konstantin.
Samantha charges toward boulder.
The fact that Korina hasn't shot yet is a miracle.
Rachel charges toward depression.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Isaiah which ineffectually wounds his left arm.
Isaiah moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Chara charges toward Isaiah.
Konstantin turns around slowly, squinting into the distance. "I don't see selina.." Turning over to Emmanuel, then, Konstantin calls out loudly; "Emmanuel! Are you ready?!"
Emmanuel charges toward boulder.
Emmanuel says "I suppose so!"
A cobbled together drone. fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses him.
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at a cobbled together drone., it misses him.
Samantha charges toward boulder.
Chara says "Whos drone is this?"
Rachel charges toward depression.
Chara says "Guh.. "
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Isaiah moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Chara charges toward Rachel.
Korina yawns; she's bored already. There's a tired blink at the fighting in the distance.
A cobbled together drone. fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses him.
Konstantinsomeone glances aside to Korina, commenting with a gesture to the boulder; "Always good to give them a second." He sniffs once, nodding. "Go ahead."
Fire begins to drip from Isaiah's fingertips and puddle on the ground by his feet. After a moment, the flames begin to take on a humanoid shape.
Konstantin glances aside to Korina, commenting with a gesture to the boulder; "Always good to give them a second." He sniffs once, nodding. "Go ahead."
Rachel's looking exceptionally distracted. She's not paying any heed to Korina or Konstantin -- which maybe doesn't bode well for following instructions.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Chara and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses her.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of Chara -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It misses her.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear which strikes the corner he's taking cover behind.
Isaiah moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at depression with her M4, it damages it.
Emmanuel says "Chara, come to the boulder, hm?"
Chara charges toward Rachel.
Emmanuel launches a tear gas grenade at Rachel.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
A cobbled together drone. fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses him.
Korina says "Rainbow hair lady is shooting at our cov--"
Konstantin says "Blyaaaattt. I forgot to buy mask"
Korina says "Why is it always tear gas."
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at a cobbled together drone., it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Konstantin says "Can we fucking not? "
"/Emmanuel/," Rachel calls out between hacking. "Fuck."
Korina retreats from depression.
Konstantin barks out loudly, pointing northeast roughly; "Simonov, Artyom. Gut them; blades!"
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Isaiah which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone with her M4, it strikes the depression he's taking cover behind.
Chara charges toward Rachel.
Chara launches an attack at Rachel which completely misses her.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Isaiah says "Fuck- I can barely fucking move."
A cobbled together drone. fires off a shot at Isaiah which deflects off his torn lightweight stab vest in forest camouflage.
Isaiah draws and quickly fires an arrow at a cobbled together drone., it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Konstantin coughs heavily into a fist, groaning.
"That's a bold strategy." Samantha observes dryly as Chara charges into the depression.
Konstantin gestures aside; "Go get drone!"
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Isaiah which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
"Let us see if it works out, Cotton." Emmanuel notes in response to Samantha.
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame with her M4, it misses him.
Chara launches an attack at Rachel which completely misses her.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses him.
Isaiah says "Going down if I get hit again!"
Korina charges toward depression.
Isaiah fades out of the nightmare.
A cobbled together drone. fires off a shot at Isaiah which mildly wounds his right leg.
Konstantin says "Why are you not in fucking coverf?!"
Konstantin says "This guy.."
Konstantin says "Oh, this one is.."
Korina moves away - and then moves right back into the tear-gas. There's some more coughing. "I hate this."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Rachel which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame with her M4, it misses him.
a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame fades out of the nightmare.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of a cobbled together drone. -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It ineffectually wounds his forehead.
Chara launches an attack at jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer which completely misses him.
Konstantin turns aside, gesturing at Chara. "What the fuck are you doing?"
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife , aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
Chara says "Hm.. "
Konstantin ticks a head to Chara. "Boys, cut her down."
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings his weapon at Chara, it strikes her armor with bruising force.
Konstantin swings his weapon at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife , it is parried by him.
Chara gives a wave "Sup."
Chara says "Ow. "
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Rachel which strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Chara fades out of the nightmare.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Chara, it mildly wounds her right leg.
"I thought Australia was supposed to be warm." Samantha complains as she aims down the scope of her rifle.
The muzzle of Rachel's rifle flashes bright. It bays out gunfire in a cobbled together drone.'s direction; brass casings spin, glinting in the smoke. A bullet ineffectually wounds his forehead.
a cobbled together drone. fades out of the nightmare.
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife , aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack deflects off his armor.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel launches a grenade at Rachel.
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at depression with her M4, it damages it.
Korina says "Cover is going to go down soon."
Korina retreats from grenade.
Korina says "Grenade - move away."
"It is the middle of the night there. Here. Non?" Emmanuel points out to Samantha.
Konstantin nods a bit, gesturing forwards; "Boys, go!"
Konstantin charges toward Emmanuel.
Samantha says "Jackboots coming for us..."
Rachel charges toward Konstantin.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Rachel which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Konstantin says "Ordl "
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of Emmanuel -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Rachel with her M4, it misses her.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Korina moves protectively towards Konstantin.
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
Rachel charges toward Konstantin.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Konstantin which misses him.
Emmanuel says "They're all lined up for a grenande."
Emmanuel says "..Or a grenade."
Konstantin pauses in his charge, stepping aside to shield, Rachel. "Move when ready, Rachel."
Samantha fires off a quick shot at jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer with her M4, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Konstantin gestures forwards; "Charge their cover."
Emmanuel prepares a landmine.
Korina makes a supernatural leap to Emmanuel.
Korina takes one for the fucking team, I guess.
Rachel charges toward Emmanuel.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of Emmanuel -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It
Korina says "Bandage me when you are here, President."
Emmanuel says "Non. She does not mean this."
Samantha goes down to one knee before firing off a three-round burst at Rachel with her M4, it misses her.
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards Samantha, their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Rachel's still eying... not the enemy. She's paying for more attention to her own minion, for some reason. Confusion pulls the corners of her mouth down.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Samantha, it is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.
The muzzle of Rachel's rifle flashes bright. It bays out gunfire in Emmanuel's direction; brass casings spin, glinting in the smoke. A bullet
Rachel charges toward Emmanuel.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with his claws which is dodged by her.
Emmanuel says "ah! I hate this magic! "
Emmanuel's wounds seem to be bleeding a bit more freely all of a sudden.
Samantha lashes out at Korina with her spear, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with his claws which is dodged by him.
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
Korina narrows her eyes at Emmanuel, but she's more distracted with dealing with Samantha with her claws. "I hate your stupid tricks," she tells Emmanuel, while throwing about her own stupid tricks.
Emmanuel charges toward Rachel.
Emmanuel twists Rachel around to be a bodyshield.
Konstantin moves at Rachel's pace, keeping himself between her and the templarate group as best as she can. He sends his goons ahead.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Konstantin, it is parried by his angular black side-sword.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fires off a shot at Rachel which misses her.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with his claws which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Konstantin lunges, driving his blade forwards in a vicious stab at Rachel with his full weight behind it that is parried by her staff.
Korina says "Stop hitting Rachel while he is grabbing her, President."
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Korina says "Come help me instead."
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Rachel with his claws which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Samantha lashes out at Korina with her spear, it ineffectually wounds her left arm.
Konstantin says "Blyat., This guy"
Emmanuel decides to use Konstantin and his goons to his own advantage, "Non, it is funny." He calls over toward Korina.
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards Samantha, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by her pair of fighting tridents.
"/Kostya/," Rachel says, too late. He cuts her -- and she tries to get free. "I think I'm out."
Emmanuel swings his weapon at Konstantin, it is parried by his angular black side-sword.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings his weapon at Samantha, it deflects off her iridescent scale top.
Samantha fades out of the nightmare.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer swings her weapon at Samantha, it mildly wounds her left shoulder.
Rachel spins her metal staff. Its keening whine ends with her thrust at Emmanuel, which is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Emmanuel suddenly freezes in place.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with his claws which ineffectually wounds her stomach.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Rachel with his claws which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Korina says "Rachel - stop making your dog thing bite you. Move awya."
Korina meant away.
Korina says "Come to cover."
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
Emmanuel says "Non, do not move awya!"
Konstantin drives his blade at Emmanuel with renewed fury, dropping the joviality as Rachel is grabbed
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fires off a shot at Rachel which ineffectually wounds her left leg.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fires off a shot at Rachel which ineffectually wounds her right leg.
Korina says "You can't protect her while she's being used as body-shie--"
Shadows hound the metal staff in Rachel's hands. It gnaws light in its downward arc toward Emmanuel, and is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Korina sighs.
Rachel charges toward Korina.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with his claws which impacts against her armor.
Konstantin steps sideways, probing at Emmanuel's guard with a quick jab that is parried by his steel battle-axe.
Korina hisses out loud at a small, dark green baby crocodile that just grabs at her leg. "Stop." she tells him too.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with his claws which deflects off his shield.
The strength in her muscles is evident when Korina pulls her bowstring back with full force, the wood filled with tension before she lets go. The arrow whizzes through the air towards Emmanuel and deflects off his shield.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Rachel which completely misses her.
Jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fires off a shot at Emmanuel which deflects off his ceramic-plated vest.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of Emmanuel -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It deflects off his ceramic-plated vest.
Rachel charges toward Korina.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with his claws which impacts against her form-fitting suit of mechanised armour.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with his claws which deflects off his armor.
Emmanuel throws a grenade at Rachel.
Emmanuel charges toward Rachel.
Korina bandages herself because Konstantin sure isn't. Her disappointment is immeasurable and her day is ruined.
A bunch of French nonsense is expelled by Emmanuel as he attempts to distract Korina just long enough to clobber them with a two-handed strike, which ineffectually wounds her left leg.
Korina says "Move away. "
"I hate him," Rachel says to no one in particular. Hopefully Emmanuel hears it, though.
Konstantin charges toward Emmanuel.
Korina fades out of the nightmare.
A small, dark green baby crocodile launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with his claws which mildly wounds her left arm.
Rachel charges toward Konstantin.
Konstantin steps sideways, probing at Emmanuel's guard with a quick jab that deflects off his armor.
Emmanuel fades out of the nightmare.
A fetid, hound-like assembly of flesh and bone launches a slashing rake attack at Emmanuel with his claws which mildly wounds his left leg.
Rachel says "ACK. "
Konstantin grimaces
Konstantin says "Is this a fucking cr-"
Rachel charges toward boulder.
a small, dark green baby crocodile fades out of the nightmare.
Rachel's looking for worse for wear. "Don't think I can take another one."
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It strikes his armor with bruising force.
Konstantin pats Rachel's shoulder gently, sheltering behind the cover next to her. "Stay here in cover, take a minute to recover."
Konstantin calls out; "Simonov, Artyom. Do what you want."
"I think something's wrong," Rachel says to Konstantin. She said that earlier. She's eying her own minion - who by all rights, did well. She seems unhappy with it, all the same.
a Golden Shadow mercenary in sleek tactical gear fades out of the nightmare.
Rachel spins her metal staff. Its keening whine ends with her thrust at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife , which is parried by her.
Konstantin steps sideways, probing at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife 's guard with a quick jab that deflects off her armor.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Konstantin drops ther spirit with a stab, ducking back into cover. "Feeling any better?", Konstantin asks of Rachel
Rachel spins her metal staff. Its keening whine ends with her thrust at jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer, which is parried by him.
"...Yes?" It comes out sounding like a question. Rachel isn't sure.
Shadows hound the metal staff in Rachel's hands. It gnaws light in its downward arc toward jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer, and is parried by him.
Konstantin says "Don't hit my boys?"
Rachel says "...They look too..."
"Spirit-like." Rachel blames them, of course.
jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fades out of the nightmare.
Konstantin pats Rachel on the shoulder; "That's simonov. When you are ready, head for the capture point. I will cover you while you capture"
Konstantin says "Oh shit, they got him"
Rachel runs towards the objective.
Konstantin lunges, driving his blade forwards in a vicious stab at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife with his full weight behind it that is parried by him.
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
The rifle barks in Rachel's hands. A single 'clink,' a whizz of a bullet in the direction of a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife -- then, foul smoke left in a gloomy cloud. It
Rachel runs towards the objective.
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
The muzzle of Rachel's rifle flashes bright. It bays out gunfire in a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife 's direction; brass casings spin, glinting in the smoke. A bullet misses him.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife that sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Rachel runs towards the objective.
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
Rachel sends bullets howling in pursuit of a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife . Some bite the ground, kicking up plumes of dust and debris. One
Konstantin says "Alright, close enoguh. Start disrupting ritual"
Konstantin inhales deeply, brewing a well of infernal power within before belching it at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife in a great conflagration of thick smoke and crimson flame that deflects off his armor.
Rachel says "Alright. "
Rachel runs towards the objective.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Konstantin observes, squinting a bit; "Solomon doing good work."
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife that sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
"For once," Rachel says, wry. "..." She pointedly stops looking at it, instead focusing on Konstantin.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Konstantin inhales deeply, brewing a well of infernal power within before belching it at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife in a great conflagration of thick smoke and crimson flame that sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Rachel mutters something under her breath. It sounds an awful lot like she's cursing the name of 'Tabitha.'
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Konstantin stands over Rachel, slowly trailing smoke as he scans the surrounds, leaving her to handle the ritual ruining. He does kick over a couple of candles, atleast.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Thank you, Konstantin. Very helpful. That being said, this is the part that Rachel's comfortable with. Shadows disperse from her, scattering every which way, like dust blown under heavy wind.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rachel, it misses her.
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife that sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Rachel, it misses her.
Konstantin moves protectively towards Rachel.
Konstantin inhales deeply, brewing a well of infernal power within before belching it at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife in a great conflagration of thick smoke and crimson flame that sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife swings his weapon at Konstantin, it is parried by his angular black side-sword.
Konstantin steps sideways, probing at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife 's guard with a quick jab that is parried by him.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Konstantin inhales deeply, brewing a well of infernal power within before belching it at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife in a great conflagration of thick smoke and crimson flame that sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife fades out of the nightmare.
Rachel almost, at some point, reaches for her gun -- but no, Konstantin's got it. She returns to her work.
jackbooted, ceramic-plated enforcer fades out of the nightmare.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
Rachel continues to finish or disrupt the ritual.
Konstantin clears his lungs by exhaling a quick blast of smoke and flame at a Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife that deflects off her armor.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
A Whadjuk Nyoongar spirit with a bow and knife draws and quickly fires an arrow at Konstantin, it misses him.
The Corrupt Alliance has proved victorious.