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The Sapphire Martyrss Operation In Navorost 250124

In the heart of Navorost, a city now caught in the throes of conflict, the battle between the Lawful Extremists Alliance and the nefarious faction seeking to upend the electric tranquility of The House casino rages under the cloak of pre-dawn. At the epicenter of this skirmish stands Novel, a steadfast warrior wielding a blackened curved blade, and Kitsune, an enigmatic figure wielding both ice and foxfire with the flick of spectral tails. Their mission: to disrupt the electrical grid that powers the lifeblood of their adversaries' operations. As the waning crescent moon watches from afar, Novel engages in a dance of steel and strategy with the Sapphire Martyr soldiers, parrying and feinting, his blade singing the song of silent resistance. Meanwhile, Kitsune, with tails aglow, orchestrates a symphony of destruction upon the grid, dispensing foxfire and ice shards, steadfast in their resolve.

The tide of battle ebbs and flows like the shifting desert sands that border Navorost. Kitsune, undeterred by the continuous onslaught of foes, manages to dispense with the Sapphire Martyr soldiers with a combination of cunning and swift katana strikes, their focus unwavering from the task of dismantling the grid. Novel, on the other hand, finds himself ensnared in a relentless duel, his every move shadowed, his every thrust met with resistance. Yet, in a display of determination and skill, he overcomes, his adversaries fading into the nightmare from which they sprung. As dawn threatens to reclaim the sky, Kitsune emerges victorious, the electrical grid now a labyrinth of foxfire and ice, the operations of their foes set ablaze in defeat. With a salute to the battlefield and to an opponent well-met, Kitsune prepares to retreat, their mission accomplished, the city of Navorost spared from the grip of darkness for another day.
At Thu Jan 23 2025, in the city of Navorost

Mission: Get to one of the three designated sites and continue disrupting the electrical grid until the process is complete.

The city of lights, a playground for many, is currently the stage of a wicked game. Hidden within the glitz and glamour, a certain nefarious group has set up shop to play with people's hopes and desires. The operation aims at disrupting the electrical grid of The House casino, the epicenter of their activities. Once the power is cut, it will be temporarily out of operation and provide an opening for a more direct intervention. The success of this operation would severely undermine their power, influence and operations in the area.

Las Vegas: The House Casino
It is before dawn, about 75F(23C) degrees, and there are a few wispy white clouds in the sky. There is a waning crescent moon.


A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.

Kitsune charges toward alley.
Kitsune charges toward alley.
Nine white, spectral foxtails appear briefly behind Kitsune and wiggle briefly. With a flick, each of the nine tails sends a shard of ice toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry! The ice misses him.

Novel charges toward corner.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it misses him.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, it sparks off the ground near his feet.

Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, is parried by her.

Nine white, spectral foxtails appear briefly behind Kitsune and wiggle briefly. With a flick, each of the nine tails sends a shard of ice toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry! The ice impacts against his armor.


a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Novel charges toward corner.
Novel charges toward corner.
Novel swings his weapon at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, it is parried by her.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

Kitsune runs towards the objective.
Novel disarms a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, deflects off her armor.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, is parried by her.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

Kitsune dispatches one of the Destined Host, but when they duck back behind cover, they decide to head off to one of the capture points to start disrupting the grid? They are not really sure how to do that, but their tails flicker to where they have reddish-orange tips and they dispense fire for the process.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, is parried by her.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, is parried by her.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, strikes her armor with bruising force.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Novel, it ineffectually wounds his right arm.

Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, strikes her armor with bruising force.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Kitsune continues to dispense foxfire via spectral tails while watching the fighting going on elsewhere in the field. They keep their forearm resting on the handle of their katana, waiting patiently for someone to get close enough to cause trouble.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

Novel throws a small knife end over end at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, it sparks off the ground near his feet.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, is parried by him.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Kitsune, it misses him.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, impacts against his armor.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

Kitsune lets out a quiet snickering noise when the fresh Martyrs turn to attack Novel down the ways, across the small pond in the middle. This lets them continue to dispense foxfire for disrupting the grid. Until one of the Martyrs manages to get close enough to get their attention.

Nine white, spectral foxtails appear briefly behind Kitsune and wiggle briefly. With a flick, each of the nine tails sends a shard of ice toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry! The ice misses him.

Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, impacts against his armor.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

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

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

Kitsune sends some foxfrost toward the Host when they come out of cover finally. And then they draw their katana to prepare to fight the Martyr.

Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, is parried by him.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Novel, it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Kitsune which misses him.

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

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


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, is parried by him.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Novel, it ineffectually wounds his right arm.

A Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fires off a shot at Kitsune which misses him.

Nine white, spectral foxtails appear briefly behind Kitsune and wiggle briefly. With a flick, each of the nine tails sends a shard of ice toward a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry! The ice impacts against his armor.


a Destined Host soldier with sigil-etched weaponry fades out of the nightmare.
Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, strikes his armor with bruising force.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Novel, it is parried by his blackened, curved blade of fused and polished scrap.

Kitsune dispatches the Host, sheaths their katana, and lets their spectral foxtails return to the reddish-orange color. Then they turn back to the electrical grid to begin dispensing foxfire to take it down.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, strikes his armor with bruising force.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

Novel huffs slowly, shaking, lowering his blade down and flashing a delighted grin. "Now that's more like it..."

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

Nine white, spectral foxtails appear briefly behind Kitsune and wiggle briefly. With a flick, each of the nine tails sends a shard of ice toward Novel! The ice ineffectually wounds his left leg.

Novel charges toward taxi.
Nine white, spectral foxtails appear briefly behind Kitsune and wiggle briefly. With a flick, each of the nine tails sends a shard of ice toward Novel! The ice strikes the taxi he's taking cover behind.

Kitsune turns those spectral tails on the nearest enemy, as soon as he gets within range. That sends plenty of foxfrost toward Novel. They then scan the field to see if anyone else is coming immediately.

Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Kitsune, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses him.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Kitsune, it misses him.

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

Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Kitsune, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses him.

Nine white, spectral foxtails appear briefly behind Kitsune and wiggle briefly. With a flick, each of the nine tails sends a shard of ice toward taxi! The ice damages it.

Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Kitsune, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses him.

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

Novel hums cheerfully to himself as he settles down, launching a bolt - it wasn't like others. It had a wicked syringe tip as it sung through the air before slamming home against Kitsune.

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


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Kitsune fights fine on two fronts, dispensing foxfrost in two directions before getting out their katana to slice down one side then prepare for the other.

Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Kitsune(vulpes lagopus fallaciter), using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses him.

Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Kitsune(vulpes lagopus fallaciter), opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses him.

Kitsune charges toward taxi.
Kitsune(vulpes lagopus fallaciter) savagely bites at Novel, trying to rip out his throat! Their jaws snap shut like a steel trap and ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Kitsune(vulpes lagopus fallaciter), is parried by his an ornate katana.

Kitsune(vulpes lagopus fallaciter) playfully nips at Novel, trying to find a weakness in his defense. Their jaws snap and is dodged by him.

Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at Kitsune(vulpes lagopus fallaciter), a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, is parried by his an ornate katana.

Kitsune(vulpes lagopus fallaciter) savagely bites at Novel, trying to rip out his throat! Their jaws snap shut like a steel trap and ineffectually wounds his forehead.

Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at Kitsune(vulpes lagopus fallaciter), a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, grazes his left leg.

Novel disarms Kitsune(vulpes lagopus fallaciter).

Kitsune(vulpes lagopus fallaciter) launches a slashing rake attack at Novel with his claws which is dodged by him.

Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Kitsune(vulpes lagopus fallaciter), is parried by his an ornate katana.

Kitsune(vulpes lagopus fallaciter) playfully nips at Novel, trying to find a weakness in his defense. Their jaws snap and is dodged by him.

Novel swings his weapon at Kitsune(vulpes lagopus fallaciter), it ineffectually wounds his left arm.

Kitsune(vulpes lagopus fallaciter) savagely bites at Novel, trying to rip out his throat! Their jaws snap shut like a steel trap and ineffectually wounds his forehead.

Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Kitsune, ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.

Kitsune draws their katana and strikes at Novel in a blurred flash of motion before sheathing the weapon. The blade ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.

Kitsune draws their katana and strikes at Novel in a blurred flash of motion before sheathing the weapon. The blade ineffectually wounds his chest.


Novel fades out of the nightmare.
Kitsune salutes to the place where their opponent was a moment ago, then takes a few moments to catch their breath before sheathing their blade to prepare to get back to burning away the bits of the electrical grid.

Kitsune runs towards the objective.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Kitsune, it misses him.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Kitsune, it misses him.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

Kitsune draws their katana to prepare to receive the Martyr in melee.

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

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

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

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


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

Kitsune sheaths their katana and turns back to the grid componets, lighting them on foxfire now that they should be able to finish the job without further interruptions.

Kitsune continues disrupting the electrical grid.

The Lawful Extremists Alliance has proved victorious.