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The Sapphire Martyrss Operation In Navorost 240810
In the Fragrant Grove of Navorost, a clandestine operation unfolds under the cloak of darkness. The mission: to seize the Eldertree Heart, a mythical artifact hidden deep within the grove, believed to possess the power to alter fate itself. The grove, a labyrinth of shadow and whispering leaves, becomes a battleground where stealth and cunning are as vital as strength and magic. Korina, a skilled archer, emerges as a key player, her arrows whispering death as she skillfully navigates the terrain, her eyes set on the prize. Alongside her, Dean, in his formidable wolf form, becomes an unwavering protector, his loyalty to Korina unshakable as they face the myriad challenges that lurk in the dark.
The night air crackles with magic and the clash of steel, as both sides vie for control over the ancient power. Isaiah, with fire at his fingertips, and Morgan, whose nimbleness and strategy keep their opponents on edge, play a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the defenders of the Eldertree Heart. As the battle rages, Korina secures the artifact, a beacon of victory that lights up the night. But their triumph is not assured, for the path to the extraction point is fraught with peril. Dean and Korina, now burdened with the artifact's weight, face a relentless onslaught from the Sapphire Martyr soldiers, their arrows a deadly rain in the dark. Yet, through grit and determination, they press on, each step a testament to their resolve.
In the end, amidst the chaos and the frenzy of battle, Korina and Dean reach the extraction point, securing not just the Eldertree Heart but also a strategic victory that could shift the tides of fate itself. Their success, however, is bittersweet, tinged with the losses they've endured and the realization of the true cost of power. The Lawful Extremists Alliance emerges victorious, but the scars of the night linger, a reminder of the delicate balance between ambition and morality. The grove returns to silence, the Eldertree Heart gone from its ancient resting place, its destiny, and that of Navorost, forever altered.
At Fri Aug 9 2024, in a forest near Navorost
Mission: Intercept The Eldertree Heart and bring it back to the extraction point.
Deep in the heart of the Wilds, the Fragrant Grove of Navorost holds a secret known only to a few: The Eldertree Heart. This ancient artifact, said to hold the power to manipulate the threads of fate, resides in the oldest tree of the grove, preserved by ancient magic and guarded by a dedicated tribe of creatures known as the Fey-Kin. An operation was crafted to control this power and reshape destiny itself. Securing the Eldertree Heart without alerting the Fey-Kin is a test of stealth and skill, to achieve this would grant the victor not only the artifact's power over fate but would also serve as a major strategic advantage in the ongoing power play within Navorost.
The Fragrant Grove of Navorost
It is night, about 13F(-10C) degrees, and the sky is partly covered by dark grey stormclouds. There is a waxing crescent moon.
Morgan charges toward brush.
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.
Korina says "Oh, just us."
Korina says "Tree is closest."
Dean charges toward tree.
Korina makes a supernatural leap to tree.
Viktorin charges toward rock.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses him.
Isaiah charges toward tree.
Isaiah says "Juney! "
Dean charges toward tree.
Korina charges toward tree.
Morgan says "Hmm...who are our foes this day...?"
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Viktorin charges toward rock.
Morgan says "You two, join me at the brush."
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Dean charges toward tree.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Korina has The Eldertree Heart.
Isaiah says "The carrier is headed for Viktorin and his group- if we don't take it, they will!"
Korina says "Just trying to get the one with the relic."
Morgan says "That is fine, we have the extraction"
Korina means the artifact, obviously.
Morgan says "They will need to hold it for multiple waves of attacks if they take it soon."
Morgan says "And it slows the carrier."
Juniper charges toward brush.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and misses her.
Isaiah says "So do they- there are three- Hngh. Fine!"
Isaiah charges toward brush.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it deflects off her armor.
Dean(wolf) slowly growls beside Korina, poorly hidden behind the tree as he waits, shifting back and forth. His pacing behind her is with his eyes transfixed forward, watching, while his tongue glides over his fangs.
Isaiah charges toward brush.
Morgan says "We can advance to the depression or sapling, if you wish? I think it is a fine focus."
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Korina has The Eldertree Heart.
And a successful yoink it is. Korina eyes the group waiting waaaay off in the brush and nods to Dean(wolf). "We can wait here."
A pillar of prismatic light breaks free from Korina's form, illuminating her surroundings brilliantly in a signal for something or someone.
"Dean is on the opposing team," Isaiah rumbles, glancing to Morgan just in time to see her running off.
Isaiah charges toward Morgan.
Isaiah charges toward Morgan.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Dean(wolf) returns Korina's nod with one of his own, and opts to remain exactly where he is, pacing a semi-circle around her and the tree while low snarls spill out of his wolven larynx.
Isaiah charges toward Morgan.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Korina pats a wind-up fairy with mechanical joints on the head. Hers.
Morgan charges toward depression.
Isaiah says "Who is the ashen-haired woman?"
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Isaiah charges toward sapling.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Round after round is fired at Morgan, with Viktorin reloading and racking the bolt of his rifle. strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Korina says "Looks like Morgan is hitting the rock Viktorin is behind. Good for us."
Morgan says "Hm...Korina... "
Isaiah charges toward rock.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Round after round is fired at Juniper(wolf), with Viktorin reloading and racking the bolt of his rifle. misses her.
Isaiah charges toward rock.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Round after round is fired at depression, with Viktorin reloading and racking the bolt of his rifle. damages it.
Isaiah charges toward rock.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Korina did not mean to move.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Lifting his rifle, Viktorin takes aim through his iron-sights and fires a round at depression. damages it.
Isaiah charges toward rock.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Korina charges toward tree.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and misses him.
Round after round is fired at depression, with Viktorin reloading and racking the bolt of his rifle. damages it.
Korina says "Soldiers coming in southeast."
Isaiah charges toward rock.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Dean(wolf) licks his lips again, then nods to Korina -- and steps out of cover ahead of her.
Dean charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which is dodged by him.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his weapon at Dean(wolf), it is dodged by him.
Lifting his rifle, Viktorin takes aim through his iron-sights and fires a round at Isaiah. misses him.
Isaiah's knife bursts into flames as they fling it end over end towards rock. The impact damages it.
Isaiah charges toward rock.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Viktorin is bathed in moonlight.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Morgan says "If I knew you were just running in..."
Morgan charges toward rock.
Dean charges toward tree.
Viktorin suddenly summons shadows to swarm himself.
Isaiah's knife bursts into flames as they fling it end over end towards rock. The impact damages it.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
rock fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin charges toward Isaiah.
Viktorin stares at Isaiah, gauging them quietly for a moment. In a quick flash, the dusky man lunges forward, dipping his body low as he stabs. is parried by his shiny pocket knife.
Morgan charges toward Viktorin.
A snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame throws a punch at Viktorin, it is blocked by him.
Isaiah launches a stab at Viktorin, it is parried by his steel gauntlet sword.
Juniper charges toward Viktorin.
Isaiah retreats from Viktorin.
Viktorin starts to sweat.
Morgan launches a stab at Viktorin, it is parried by his steel gauntlet sword.
Korina now goes back to watching the fight going on in the southwestern part of the grove all casually, as though she's in a cinema watching a movie.
Viktorin charges toward Isaiah.
Juniper charges toward Viktorin.
Morgan charges toward Viktorin.
Viktorin flourishes his sword at Isaiah before swinging it downward to strike at them. is parried by his shiny pocket knife.
Morgan launches a stab at Viktorin, it is parried by his steel gauntlet sword.
Viktorin's armor blackens and burns.
Juniper(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Viktorin with her claws which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
Morgan moves protectively towards Isaiah.
Dean(wolf) slowly clears his chops of a line of blood, disinterest shown at the act of snapping someone in half, but he's returned beside Korina now -- and he sits down, collects that massive body sideways behind her to do the same; watch with a silently simmering amusement as everyone fights one another.
Viktorin stares at Morgan, gauging them quietly for a moment. In a quick flash, the dusky man lunges forward, dipping his body low as he stabs. is parried by her small bone knife.
A snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame throws a punch at Viktorin, it strikes him in the chest.
Morgan launches a stab at Viktorin, it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
Viktorin fades out of the nightmare.
Morgan says "Impulsive, we could have simply held back and destroyed his cover. We are in no hurry."
Juniper(wolf) chuffs bumping her head against Isaiah for a moment.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Isaiah says "I'm heading back to the depression- I just wanted him gone."
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Morgan says "Is there no cover around them? Hm..."
Isaiah says "They're being a tree... But we need to be wary of Dean, and I need to bandage my wounds."
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Morgan says "I defeated Dean once, I believe I can do so again. Korina is the threat."
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Morgan charges toward depression.
Isaiah says "He's with Korina and some kind of puppet- are we moving in? I'm still bandaging."
Morgan charges toward depression.
Morgan says "Our armor can be repaired in cover"
Morgan says "No need for bandages"
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Morgan says "We will head to the brush once we have rested."
Morgan says "We must hope they grow impatient and rush us, hopefully when a wave of martyr's has shown up to attack the holder"
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Morgan charges toward depression.
"I know- There we go. Right as rain. Now, let's make a game plan," Isaiah says, peering towards Dean(wolf) and the ashen-haired femme. "Who should we target first? Perhaps Korina, then Dean?" he wonders.
Morgan says "Whoever exposes themselves. We focus on them"
Morgan says "We will lose if they make no mistakes."
"It will take about..." Korina pauses to guesstimate the distance between here and the extraction point. "Four minutes to get there, I think."
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Morgan charges toward sapling.
Morgan says "I'm advancing to the brush soon. When we're ready."
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses her.
Isaiah says "We're closer here- now's our change. The martyr's are on them."
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Korina says "Southeast again."
Dean(wolf)'s maw splits open, far, far too wide -- and he's yawning. Then he climbs up from his spot on the floor, and moves out of the treeline into the clearing around Korina and onto the soldiers.
Dean charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Dean(wolf) snarls at their retreat.
Dean(wolf) leaps at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which deflects off her armor.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Morgan charges toward brush.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Isaiah charges toward tree.
Dean charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by her.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which is dodged by her.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault is parried by him.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Korina glances off at the south. "They are coming our way."
Morgan says "No, they've already defeated them, brush."
Isaiah charges toward Morgan.
Korina says "Morgan first. She is faster, will be here soon. Don't leave cover, I think."
Juniper charges toward brush.
Morgan charges toward brush.
Isaiah charges toward brush.
Dean(wolf) nods at Korina, and starts to take a few more steps ahead to stand in front of her. His body slightly sinks to the ground with paws digging into the earth, forelegs splayed apart in preparation to charge south, at the enemy.
Korina clicks her tongue in disappointment. "Backed off."
Juniper charges toward brush.
Isaiah charges toward brush.
Morgan charges toward brush.
Juniper charges toward brush.
Isaiah charges toward brush.
Morgan says "I am going to poke at them, try to provoke them then fall back."
Morgan charges toward tree.
"Target their cover," Isaiah urges, gesturing towards the tree. "That would just leave them our brush to hide behind."
Morgan charges toward tree.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at tree, it damages it.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Morgan and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses her.
Korina perks up.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
Juniper charges toward Isaiah.
Morgan waggles a little wave with a grin. "Aw, you got a pet wolf, Korina."
Dean(wolf) slowly steps in front of Korina, even behind cover, and begins to snarl quietly at Morgan.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at tree, it damages it.
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 Morgan and misses her.
Juniper charges toward Isaiah.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at tree, it damages it.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Morgan and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses her.
Korina wrinkles up her nose at the implication, and, artifact in hand, steps two(2) whole steps away from Dean(wolf) before shooting out the next arrow.
Isaiah says "Ready? "
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at tree, it damages it.
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 Morgan and misses her.
Morgan charges toward brush.
Juniper(wolf) makes a movement that can only be approximated as a shrug.
"Bad range..." Korina mumbles to herself, then sniffs as Morgan backs away again.
Isaiah says "Where did Morgan go?"
Morgan charges toward brush.
Isaiah says "Ah. "
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
The implication appears to give Dean(wolf) the same sort of reaction, where his fur bristles, and he's shifting forward slightly, as if all too eager to leave cover and charge after the retreating woman. The low bark he delivers can only mean 'coward' of a sort.
Morgan says "She has magic, to effect sight. If she confuses you, don't attack, or you'll hit one of us."
Korina says "After we deal with the soldiers, we will move for the extraction point."
Morgan charges toward brush.
Dean charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which is dodged by her.
Morgan says "Oh wow that's a whole crew, alright let's move in."
Isaiah charges toward tree.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Dean(wolf) lowers his body clower to the ground and starts to prowl.
Dean charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which is dodged by him.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
Dean(wolf) starts to sweat.
Isaiah says "Dean is out"
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by her.
Juniper charges toward a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame.
Dean charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which is dodged by her.
Isaiah charges toward Dean.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
Korina says "Morgan coming in again."
Dean(wolf) nudges Korina towards the tree again.
Korina is at the tree.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Juniper charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Isaiah charges toward Dean.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
Morgan charges toward Korina.
Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault is parried by him.
Isaiah throws a small knife end over end at Morgan(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Morgan(wolf) notes, wrong target
Isaiah retreats from Morgan.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Morgan charges toward tree.
Dean charges toward Morgan.
Morgan(wolf) leaps at a wind-up fairy with mechanical joints.
Morgan(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a wind-up fairy with mechanical joints with her claws which is dodged by him.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Morgan(wolf), it is blocked by her.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Morgan(wolf) and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses her.
Dean charges toward Morgan.
Morgan charges toward tree.
Morgan(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with her claws which is dodged by her.
Isaiah charges toward Dean.
Juniper charges toward a wind-up fairy with mechanical joints.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Morgan(wolf), it is blocked by her.
Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards Morgan(wolf), their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault is dodged by her.
Dean charges toward Morgan.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Morgan(wolf) with his claws which ineffectually wounds her right arm.
Morgan(wolf) leaps on Dean(wolf) and forces him to the ground.
Isaiah charges toward Dean.
Juniper charges toward Korina.
Morgan fades out of the nightmare.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Morgan(wolf), it mildly wounds her right shoulder.
Juniper(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with her claws which is dodged by her.
Juniper(wolf) starts to look a little more unsure of herself.
Isaiah charges toward tree.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Juniper(wolf), it is blocked by her.
Juniper charges toward Isaiah.
A snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame throws a punch at Dean(wolf), it is blocked by him.
Dean(wolf) gives the little fairy an almost grateful look, before he turns, now rolls around back on all fourss to start moving - and it is towardss the imp, with a ferocious snarl.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame with his claws which is dodged by her.
a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame fades out of the nightmare.
Korina snickers at the wolf that runs away.
Isaiah charges toward Dean.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Juniper(wolf) and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses her.
Juniper(wolf)'s blades start to glow red with heat.
Dean charges toward Isaiah.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Isaiah with his claws which is dodged by him.
Juniper charges toward Dean.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Juniper(wolf), it is blocked by her.
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 Juniper(wolf) and misses her.
Juniper(wolf) leaps on Dean(wolf) and forces him to the ground.
Juniper(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Dean(wolf) with her claws which is dodged by him.
Isaiah launches a stab at Dean(wolf), it is dodged by him.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Juniper(wolf), it strikes her in the stomach.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Juniper(wolf) and lets an arrow fly where it may; it ineffectually wounds her right arm.
Dean(wolf) starts to sweat.
Juniper(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Dean(wolf) with her claws which is dodged by him.
Korina moves protectively towards Dean.
Isaiah says "He's distracting us from Korina-"
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Isaiah with his claws which is dodged by him.
Juniper fades out of the nightmare.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Juniper(wolf), it mildly wounds her left leg.
Isaiah launches a stab at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
Isaiah's blades start to glow red with heat.
Isaiah fades out of the nightmare.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Isaiah, it mildly wounds his right leg.
And it's totally working too. Korina's got a grin on her face as she charges in, a bandage slapped over whatever of Dean(wolf)'s injuries she can see, and then -- oh. "Soldiers."
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Korina says "I am moving to extraction."
Korina runs towards the extraction point.
Thrown off-balance, but not at all deterred, Dean(wolf) remains that towering, imposing creature that gets his kills stolen repeatedly by a tiny little fairy. His frustration is given with a huff, while he's bandaged - then he's nudging Korina towards the extraction.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and misses her.
Korina runs towards the extraction point.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
a wind-up fairy with mechanical joints fades out of the nightmare.
Dean(wolf) keeps behind Korina at a pace just enough to stay as a moving cover for the woman.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it misses him.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Korina runs towards the extraction point.
This is going to be the slowest run of all time; not even all of Korina's adrenaline rush from winning that one-versus-three can counter the weight of the artifact she's lugging along.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and strikes the tree she's taking cover behind.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
Korina runs towards the extraction point.
Korina says "They do not hit hard. It is fine as long as they stay behind the tree."
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and strikes the tree she's taking cover behind.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
Dean(wolf) makes an agreeing sort of snarl towardss Korina
Korina runs towards the extraction point.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it misses him.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it misses him.
Korina runs towards the extraction point.
Korina will never forget the brave sacrifice of her fairy that went down like a hero.
Korina is so close. She could reach out with her toe and get to the extraction point. Yet so far...
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it misses him.
The Lawful Extremists Alliance has proved victorious.
The night air crackles with magic and the clash of steel, as both sides vie for control over the ancient power. Isaiah, with fire at his fingertips, and Morgan, whose nimbleness and strategy keep their opponents on edge, play a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the defenders of the Eldertree Heart. As the battle rages, Korina secures the artifact, a beacon of victory that lights up the night. But their triumph is not assured, for the path to the extraction point is fraught with peril. Dean and Korina, now burdened with the artifact's weight, face a relentless onslaught from the Sapphire Martyr soldiers, their arrows a deadly rain in the dark. Yet, through grit and determination, they press on, each step a testament to their resolve.
In the end, amidst the chaos and the frenzy of battle, Korina and Dean reach the extraction point, securing not just the Eldertree Heart but also a strategic victory that could shift the tides of fate itself. Their success, however, is bittersweet, tinged with the losses they've endured and the realization of the true cost of power. The Lawful Extremists Alliance emerges victorious, but the scars of the night linger, a reminder of the delicate balance between ambition and morality. The grove returns to silence, the Eldertree Heart gone from its ancient resting place, its destiny, and that of Navorost, forever altered.
At Fri Aug 9 2024, in a forest near Navorost
Mission: Intercept The Eldertree Heart and bring it back to the extraction point.
Deep in the heart of the Wilds, the Fragrant Grove of Navorost holds a secret known only to a few: The Eldertree Heart. This ancient artifact, said to hold the power to manipulate the threads of fate, resides in the oldest tree of the grove, preserved by ancient magic and guarded by a dedicated tribe of creatures known as the Fey-Kin. An operation was crafted to control this power and reshape destiny itself. Securing the Eldertree Heart without alerting the Fey-Kin is a test of stealth and skill, to achieve this would grant the victor not only the artifact's power over fate but would also serve as a major strategic advantage in the ongoing power play within Navorost.
The Fragrant Grove of Navorost
It is night, about 13F(-10C) degrees, and the sky is partly covered by dark grey stormclouds. There is a waxing crescent moon.
Morgan charges toward brush.
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.
Korina says "Oh, just us."
Korina says "Tree is closest."
Dean charges toward tree.
Korina makes a supernatural leap to tree.
Viktorin charges toward rock.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses him.
Isaiah charges toward tree.
Isaiah says "Juney! "
Dean charges toward tree.
Korina charges toward tree.
Morgan says "Hmm...who are our foes this day...?"
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Viktorin charges toward rock.
Morgan says "You two, join me at the brush."
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Dean charges toward tree.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Korina has The Eldertree Heart.
Isaiah says "The carrier is headed for Viktorin and his group- if we don't take it, they will!"
Korina says "Just trying to get the one with the relic."
Morgan says "That is fine, we have the extraction"
Korina means the artifact, obviously.
Morgan says "They will need to hold it for multiple waves of attacks if they take it soon."
Morgan says "And it slows the carrier."
Juniper charges toward brush.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and misses her.
Isaiah says "So do they- there are three- Hngh. Fine!"
Isaiah charges toward brush.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it deflects off her armor.
Dean(wolf) slowly growls beside Korina, poorly hidden behind the tree as he waits, shifting back and forth. His pacing behind her is with his eyes transfixed forward, watching, while his tongue glides over his fangs.
Isaiah charges toward brush.
Morgan says "We can advance to the depression or sapling, if you wish? I think it is a fine focus."
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Korina has The Eldertree Heart.
And a successful yoink it is. Korina eyes the group waiting waaaay off in the brush and nods to Dean(wolf). "We can wait here."
A pillar of prismatic light breaks free from Korina's form, illuminating her surroundings brilliantly in a signal for something or someone.
"Dean is on the opposing team," Isaiah rumbles, glancing to Morgan just in time to see her running off.
Isaiah charges toward Morgan.
Isaiah charges toward Morgan.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Dean(wolf) returns Korina's nod with one of his own, and opts to remain exactly where he is, pacing a semi-circle around her and the tree while low snarls spill out of his wolven larynx.
Isaiah charges toward Morgan.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Korina pats a wind-up fairy with mechanical joints on the head. Hers.
Morgan charges toward depression.
Isaiah says "Who is the ashen-haired woman?"
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Isaiah charges toward sapling.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Round after round is fired at Morgan, with Viktorin reloading and racking the bolt of his rifle. strikes the depression she's taking cover behind.
Korina says "Looks like Morgan is hitting the rock Viktorin is behind. Good for us."
Morgan says "Hm...Korina... "
Isaiah charges toward rock.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Round after round is fired at Juniper(wolf), with Viktorin reloading and racking the bolt of his rifle. misses her.
Isaiah charges toward rock.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Juniper charges toward depression.
Round after round is fired at depression, with Viktorin reloading and racking the bolt of his rifle. damages it.
Isaiah charges toward rock.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Korina did not mean to move.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Lifting his rifle, Viktorin takes aim through his iron-sights and fires a round at depression. damages it.
Isaiah charges toward rock.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Korina charges toward tree.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and misses him.
Round after round is fired at depression, with Viktorin reloading and racking the bolt of his rifle. damages it.
Korina says "Soldiers coming in southeast."
Isaiah charges toward rock.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Dean(wolf) licks his lips again, then nods to Korina -- and steps out of cover ahead of her.
Dean charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which is dodged by him.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his weapon at Dean(wolf), it is dodged by him.
Lifting his rifle, Viktorin takes aim through his iron-sights and fires a round at Isaiah. misses him.
Isaiah's knife bursts into flames as they fling it end over end towards rock. The impact damages it.
Isaiah charges toward rock.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
Viktorin is bathed in moonlight.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Morgan says "If I knew you were just running in..."
Morgan charges toward rock.
Dean charges toward tree.
Viktorin suddenly summons shadows to swarm himself.
Isaiah's knife bursts into flames as they fling it end over end towards rock. The impact damages it.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at rock, it damages it.
rock fades out of the nightmare.
Viktorin charges toward Isaiah.
Viktorin stares at Isaiah, gauging them quietly for a moment. In a quick flash, the dusky man lunges forward, dipping his body low as he stabs. is parried by his shiny pocket knife.
Morgan charges toward Viktorin.
A snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame throws a punch at Viktorin, it is blocked by him.
Isaiah launches a stab at Viktorin, it is parried by his steel gauntlet sword.
Juniper charges toward Viktorin.
Isaiah retreats from Viktorin.
Viktorin starts to sweat.
Morgan launches a stab at Viktorin, it is parried by his steel gauntlet sword.
Korina now goes back to watching the fight going on in the southwestern part of the grove all casually, as though she's in a cinema watching a movie.
Viktorin charges toward Isaiah.
Juniper charges toward Viktorin.
Morgan charges toward Viktorin.
Viktorin flourishes his sword at Isaiah before swinging it downward to strike at them. is parried by his shiny pocket knife.
Morgan launches a stab at Viktorin, it is parried by his steel gauntlet sword.
Viktorin's armor blackens and burns.
Juniper(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Viktorin with her claws which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
Morgan moves protectively towards Isaiah.
Dean(wolf) slowly clears his chops of a line of blood, disinterest shown at the act of snapping someone in half, but he's returned beside Korina now -- and he sits down, collects that massive body sideways behind her to do the same; watch with a silently simmering amusement as everyone fights one another.
Viktorin stares at Morgan, gauging them quietly for a moment. In a quick flash, the dusky man lunges forward, dipping his body low as he stabs. is parried by her small bone knife.
A snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame throws a punch at Viktorin, it strikes him in the chest.
Morgan launches a stab at Viktorin, it ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.
Viktorin fades out of the nightmare.
Morgan says "Impulsive, we could have simply held back and destroyed his cover. We are in no hurry."
Juniper(wolf) chuffs bumping her head against Isaiah for a moment.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Isaiah says "I'm heading back to the depression- I just wanted him gone."
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Morgan says "Is there no cover around them? Hm..."
Isaiah says "They're being a tree... But we need to be wary of Dean, and I need to bandage my wounds."
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Morgan says "I defeated Dean once, I believe I can do so again. Korina is the threat."
Isaiah charges toward depression.
Morgan charges toward depression.
Isaiah says "He's with Korina and some kind of puppet- are we moving in? I'm still bandaging."
Morgan charges toward depression.
Morgan says "Our armor can be repaired in cover"
Morgan says "No need for bandages"
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Morgan says "We will head to the brush once we have rested."
Morgan says "We must hope they grow impatient and rush us, hopefully when a wave of martyr's has shown up to attack the holder"
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Morgan charges toward depression.
"I know- There we go. Right as rain. Now, let's make a game plan," Isaiah says, peering towards Dean(wolf) and the ashen-haired femme. "Who should we target first? Perhaps Korina, then Dean?" he wonders.
Morgan says "Whoever exposes themselves. We focus on them"
Morgan says "We will lose if they make no mistakes."
"It will take about..." Korina pauses to guesstimate the distance between here and the extraction point. "Four minutes to get there, I think."
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Morgan charges toward sapling.
Morgan says "I'm advancing to the brush soon. When we're ready."
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses her.
Isaiah says "We're closer here- now's our change. The martyr's are on them."
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Korina says "Southeast again."
Dean(wolf)'s maw splits open, far, far too wide -- and he's yawning. Then he climbs up from his spot on the floor, and moves out of the treeline into the clearing around Korina and onto the soldiers.
Dean charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Dean(wolf) snarls at their retreat.
Dean(wolf) leaps at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which deflects off her armor.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Morgan charges toward brush.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Isaiah charges toward tree.
Dean charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by her.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which is dodged by her.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault is parried by him.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Korina glances off at the south. "They are coming our way."
Morgan says "No, they've already defeated them, brush."
Isaiah charges toward Morgan.
Korina says "Morgan first. She is faster, will be here soon. Don't leave cover, I think."
Juniper charges toward brush.
Morgan charges toward brush.
Isaiah charges toward brush.
Dean(wolf) nods at Korina, and starts to take a few more steps ahead to stand in front of her. His body slightly sinks to the ground with paws digging into the earth, forelegs splayed apart in preparation to charge south, at the enemy.
Korina clicks her tongue in disappointment. "Backed off."
Juniper charges toward brush.
Isaiah charges toward brush.
Morgan charges toward brush.
Juniper charges toward brush.
Isaiah charges toward brush.
Morgan says "I am going to poke at them, try to provoke them then fall back."
Morgan charges toward tree.
"Target their cover," Isaiah urges, gesturing towards the tree. "That would just leave them our brush to hide behind."
Morgan charges toward tree.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at tree, it damages it.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Morgan and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses her.
Korina perks up.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
Juniper charges toward Isaiah.
Morgan waggles a little wave with a grin. "Aw, you got a pet wolf, Korina."
Dean(wolf) slowly steps in front of Korina, even behind cover, and begins to snarl quietly at Morgan.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at tree, it damages it.
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 Morgan and misses her.
Juniper charges toward Isaiah.
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at tree, it damages it.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Morgan and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses her.
Korina wrinkles up her nose at the implication, and, artifact in hand, steps two(2) whole steps away from Dean(wolf) before shooting out the next arrow.
Isaiah says "Ready? "
Morgan draws and quickly fires an arrow at tree, it damages it.
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 Morgan and misses her.
Morgan charges toward brush.
Juniper(wolf) makes a movement that can only be approximated as a shrug.
"Bad range..." Korina mumbles to herself, then sniffs as Morgan backs away again.
Isaiah says "Where did Morgan go?"
Morgan charges toward brush.
Isaiah says "Ah. "
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
The implication appears to give Dean(wolf) the same sort of reaction, where his fur bristles, and he's shifting forward slightly, as if all too eager to leave cover and charge after the retreating woman. The low bark he delivers can only mean 'coward' of a sort.
Morgan says "She has magic, to effect sight. If she confuses you, don't attack, or you'll hit one of us."
Korina says "After we deal with the soldiers, we will move for the extraction point."
Morgan charges toward brush.
Dean charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which is dodged by her.
Morgan says "Oh wow that's a whole crew, alright let's move in."
Isaiah charges toward tree.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Dean(wolf) lowers his body clower to the ground and starts to prowl.
Dean charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which is dodged by him.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
Dean(wolf) starts to sweat.
Isaiah says "Dean is out"
Korina's claws of steel swipe in a languid slash towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, aiming to nick instead of kill as she repositions for a follow-up; the attack is parried by her.
Juniper charges toward a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame.
Dean charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which is dodged by her.
Isaiah charges toward Dean.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
Korina says "Morgan coming in again."
Dean(wolf) nudges Korina towards the tree again.
Korina is at the tree.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which strikes her armor with bruising force.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Juniper charges toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.
Isaiah charges toward Dean.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his weapon at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
Morgan charges toward Korina.
Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault is parried by him.
Isaiah throws a small knife end over end at Morgan(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with his claws which strikes his armor with bruising force.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Morgan(wolf) notes, wrong target
Isaiah retreats from Morgan.
Juniper charges toward Morgan.
Morgan charges toward tree.
Dean charges toward Morgan.
Morgan(wolf) leaps at a wind-up fairy with mechanical joints.
Morgan(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a wind-up fairy with mechanical joints with her claws which is dodged by him.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Morgan(wolf), it is blocked by her.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Morgan(wolf) and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses her.
Dean charges toward Morgan.
Morgan charges toward tree.
Morgan(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with her claws which is dodged by her.
Isaiah charges toward Dean.
Juniper charges toward a wind-up fairy with mechanical joints.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Morgan(wolf), it is blocked by her.
Korina's steel claws slash through the air savagely towards Morgan(wolf), their viciously-bladed edges seeking to rip and tear without restraint, and the assault is dodged by her.
Dean charges toward Morgan.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Morgan(wolf) with his claws which ineffectually wounds her right arm.
Morgan(wolf) leaps on Dean(wolf) and forces him to the ground.
Isaiah charges toward Dean.
Juniper charges toward Korina.
Morgan fades out of the nightmare.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Morgan(wolf), it mildly wounds her right shoulder.
Juniper(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Korina with her claws which is dodged by her.
Juniper(wolf) starts to look a little more unsure of herself.
Isaiah charges toward tree.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Juniper(wolf), it is blocked by her.
Juniper charges toward Isaiah.
A snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame throws a punch at Dean(wolf), it is blocked by him.
Dean(wolf) gives the little fairy an almost grateful look, before he turns, now rolls around back on all fourss to start moving - and it is towardss the imp, with a ferocious snarl.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame with his claws which is dodged by her.
a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame fades out of the nightmare.
Korina snickers at the wolf that runs away.
Isaiah charges toward Dean.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Juniper(wolf) and lets an arrow fly where it may; it misses her.
Juniper(wolf)'s blades start to glow red with heat.
Dean charges toward Isaiah.
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Isaiah with his claws which is dodged by him.
Juniper charges toward Dean.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Juniper(wolf), it is blocked by her.
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 Juniper(wolf) and misses her.
Juniper(wolf) leaps on Dean(wolf) and forces him to the ground.
Juniper(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Dean(wolf) with her claws which is dodged by him.
Isaiah launches a stab at Dean(wolf), it is dodged by him.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Juniper(wolf), it strikes her in the stomach.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at Juniper(wolf) and lets an arrow fly where it may; it ineffectually wounds her right arm.
Dean(wolf) starts to sweat.
Juniper(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Dean(wolf) with her claws which is dodged by him.
Korina moves protectively towards Dean.
Isaiah says "He's distracting us from Korina-"
Dean(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Isaiah with his claws which is dodged by him.
Juniper fades out of the nightmare.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Juniper(wolf), it mildly wounds her left leg.
Isaiah launches a stab at Korina, it is parried by her set of graceful, wickedly-bladed claws.
Isaiah's blades start to glow red with heat.
Isaiah fades out of the nightmare.
A wind-up fairy with mechanical joints throws a punch at Isaiah, it mildly wounds his right leg.
And it's totally working too. Korina's got a grin on her face as she charges in, a bandage slapped over whatever of Dean(wolf)'s injuries she can see, and then -- oh. "Soldiers."
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Korina says "I am moving to extraction."
Korina runs towards the extraction point.
Thrown off-balance, but not at all deterred, Dean(wolf) remains that towering, imposing creature that gets his kills stolen repeatedly by a tiny little fairy. His frustration is given with a huff, while he's bandaged - then he's nudging Korina towards the extraction.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and misses her.
Korina runs towards the extraction point.
a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
a wind-up fairy with mechanical joints fades out of the nightmare.
Dean(wolf) keeps behind Korina at a pace just enough to stay as a moving cover for the woman.
Loosely drawing back her bowstring, Korina takes aim at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and lets an arrow fly where it may; it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it misses him.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
Korina runs towards the extraction point.
This is going to be the slowest run of all time; not even all of Korina's adrenaline rush from winning that one-versus-three can counter the weight of the artifact she's lugging along.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and strikes the tree she's taking cover behind.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
Korina runs towards the extraction point.
Korina says "They do not hit hard. It is fine as long as they stay behind the tree."
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
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 a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and strikes the tree she's taking cover behind.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Korina, it misses her.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
Dean(wolf) makes an agreeing sort of snarl towardss Korina
Korina runs towards the extraction point.
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it misses him.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it misses him.
Korina runs towards the extraction point.
Korina will never forget the brave sacrifice of her fairy that went down like a hero.
Korina is so close. She could reach out with her toe and get to the extraction point. Yet so far...
Dean moves protectively towards Korina.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Dean(wolf), it misses him.
The Lawful Extremists Alliance has proved victorious.