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The Sapphire Martyrss Operation In Navorost 250303

In the shadowed heart of Navorost's forest, beneath the waxing crescent moon, a skirmish unraveled that would determine the fate of the mysterious gate bridging Earth and the Wilds. The Sapphire Martyrs, a formidable faction with sights set on territorial expansion, clashed with the defenders determined to interrupt their grasp on this pivotal portal. Harriet, with her mighty platinum warhammer, and Novel, wielding a blackened blade of polished scrap, stood firm against the Martyrs' relentless assault, each parry and thrust a testament to their determination to keep control from slipping into the enemy’s hands. Their companion, Jodie, although visibly frustrated by the lack of armor and considering the unfavorable aquatic approach, remained by the sidelines, her resolve undiminished.

As the battle wore on, Harriet demonstrated her prowess, her warhammer glinting under the moon's gaze as she deflected and struck with lethal precision. Novel, in sync with Harriet's ferocity, maneuvered with strategic brilliance, his blade a blur against the Martyrs pressing in. A momentary shift occurred when Jodie, transformed into a wolf and brimming with feral intent, launched herself into the fray, targeting Novel with a ferocity only matched by her wild form. Despite her valiant effort, Jodie's ambush was thwarted by the combined efforts of Harriet and Novel, their skills sufficing to repel her attack and ultimately leading her to fade from the nightmare of battle. In the aftermath, with enemies vanquished and control over the gate secured, Harriet and Novel exchanged a nod of mutual respect, their successful defense a crucial victory for their cause. As they moved towards their extraction, a moment of camaraderie was shared, marking the end of the skirmish but not the war, their resolve unshaken as they prepared for what lay ahead.
At Sun Mar 2 2025, in a forest near Navorost

Mission: Intercept Control of Navorost's gate and bring it back to the extraction point.

In the heart of Navorost, nestled within its lush, verdant forest, lies a mysterious gate. This ancient gateway is a portal between Earth and the realm of the Wilds, and control over it provides unparalleled strategic advantage. The Sapphire Martyrs have their eyes set on this gateway, their objective clear: gain control over the gate and the access it offers between the realms. Not just for the Martyrs, this gateway and its control are of immense interest to anyone with plans for territorial expansion or control over the different realms.

The mystical woods of Navorost
It is night, about 73F(22C) degrees, There is a waxing crescent moon.


Harriet nods to Novel.

Harriet charges toward Novel.
Novel nods back at Harriet, and then blitzes his way across the tree line, feet pounding away.

Jodie charges toward rock.
Jodie glances down at herself and scowls, "No armor? Fuck."

Harriet charges toward Novel.
Jodie charges toward rock.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
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.

Harriet charges toward Novel.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Novel, 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 Novel, it sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Harriet charges toward Novel.
Novel charges toward brush.
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.

Harriet charges toward Novel.
Harriet disarms a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear.

Harriet locks her gaze onto a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear before she channels all her strength and determination into one decisive motion with her warhammer and is parried by her.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

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.

Jodie stands by the rock on the east side of the river, contemplating what she would have to do to stand even a small chance of victory. She'd obviously have to take a swim which is really not all that appealing. She stays where she is, visibily peeved

Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear as its platinum surface gleams and strikes her armor with bruising force.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet has Control of Navorost's gate.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

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.

Harriet locks her gaze onto a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear before she channels all her strength and determination into one decisive motion with her warhammer and is parried by her.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings her weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

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.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Novel lifts his head up, and remarks to Harriet, "I know Jodie's over there SOMEWHERE."

Harriet narrows her eyes upon hearing Novel's claim and she begins to look around. "Oh? She's back in town. I thought perhaps she had gotten slaughtered a few months ago."

Novel makes some calculations, tapping his foot. "She is. Just saw her. Head back to the tree." He eventually concludes. "We might be able to spot Jodie - and we don't want to get stuck in a situation where she tears the cover apart next to our extraction."

Harriet charges toward tree.
Harriet goes, "Oh, there she is. Behind the rock."

Harriet charges toward tree.
Harriet is slow moving, but she Mary Poppins her way towards the tree.

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

Novel charges toward tree.
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, and misses her.

Harriet charges toward tree.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear draws and quickly fires an arrow at Harriet, it misses her.

Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Jodie, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, and sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Harriet charges toward tree.
Novel says "Ah, yeah. She's doing what I figured."
Novel grunts, "No fucking surprises there."

Jodie charges toward depression.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Jodie bolts across the field after fording the river where she got nice and drenched. She aims to get to the depression. Huffing by the time she gets there

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, and sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Jodie charges toward depression.
Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, strikes her armor with bruising force.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet releases a faint chuckle. "Some things never change," she utters out, glancing over a shoulder at the Moore before focusing in on the soldier again.

Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at depression with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.

Novel sighs.

Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at depression with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.

Novel says "Harriet, please don't destroy our own cover."
Novel says "...Not that I see any way around it."
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at depression with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.

Novel says "Fine, never mind. Keep doing what you're doing."
Harriet looks to Novel. "There's no way I can make it over there without her taking me out."

Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at depression, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.

snarling, Jodie(wolf) turns to look towards the tree where the fire is coming from. The pair there are eyed like pieces of meat and the wolf salivates, dripping saliva onto the ground of the nightmare battlefield

Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at depression with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.

Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at depression, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.

Novel seems perfectly continue to use gas and other weapons, a lazy smirk drawing over his features as he repeatedly puts shots into the depression, walking them across in an attempt to hit Jodie(wolf).

Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at depression with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.

Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at depression with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.

Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at depression, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.

Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at depression with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.

Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at depression, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.

Harriet charges toward depression.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at depression, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.

Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at depression, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.

Harriet hmms a little, assessing the hollow in the ground where Jodie(wolf) is set up. "Come on, be a good girl and come out for us."

Harriet pats at the front of a thigh, like one does when trying to get a god's attention.

Novel charges toward Harriet.
Harriet probably meant 'dog.'

Jodie(wolf) shelters at the depression for as long as it last. Watching, waiting for a moment to strike that might never come.

Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at depression, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.

Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at depression with their echoing cracks splitting the air and damages it.

Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at depression, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.

Harriet nods to the east.

Harriet charges toward tree.
Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with their echoing cracks splitting the air and misses her.

Novel charges toward tree.
Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with their echoing cracks splitting the air and sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet looks through the scope of her rifle with clear intent before firing a long, heavy bullet at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear and sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips,

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at Jodie(wolf), and sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at Jodie(wolf), opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses her.

Harriet shoots Jodie(wolf) with a tranq dart.

Jodie charges toward Novel.
Jodie(wolf) finds her moment, the four legged beast charges across the battlefield. Gunning for the people at the tree. Once they notice her she snarls at them

Harriet looks through the scope of her rifle with clear intent before firing a long, heavy bullet at Jodie(wolf) and misses her.

Novel abruptly snaps a shot at Jodie(wolf), using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Jodie charges toward Novel.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Novel with her claws which is dodged by him.

Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at Jodie(wolf) as its platinum surface gleams and is dodged by her.

Novel opts to grasp his blade in both hands and draws back before shoving forwards with an abrupt, brutal thrust towards Jodie(wolf), is dodged by her.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Novel with her claws which is dodged by him.

Harriet exhales out a, "Good girl," to Jodie(wolf) who decided to come out and play.

Novel doesn't even look surprised at the sudden lunging, his own blade coming up in sweeping slash and a grin dancing across his features.

Harriet locks her gaze onto Jodie(wolf) before she channels all her strength and determination into one decisive motion with her warhammer and ineffectually wounds her left arm.

Novel sweeps his blade in front of him in a flurry at Jodie(wolf), a feint, creating space as he moves to a better position, ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.


Jodie fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet gives a nod to Novel and then refocuses on the pain that is the soldier.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, and deflects off his armor.

Novel makes a surprised 'hunh' noise. "Maybe I should have pulled her."

Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at brush, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at 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.
Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at brush, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.

Harriet glances over at Novel, and then peers through her scope, searching around for any other incoming enemies.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at brush, and damages it.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at brush, and damages it.

Novel whips out a glass bolt filled with yellow gas and fires it at brush, which bursts open upon landing, damages it.

Novel says "Dealt with. Let's move on to the depression."
Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at brush, and damages it.

Harriet charges toward Novel.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Novel charges toward depression.
Harriet charges toward Novel.
Harriet takes note off the incoming soldiers, moving as quickly as she can... which is not quickly at all.

Harriet charges toward depression.
Harriet charges toward depression.
Novel simply settles in for the next wave, re-loading his crossbow and finding a good piece of cover to set behind.

Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses him.

Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with their echoing cracks splitting the air and sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, and misses him.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

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.

Harriet locks her gaze onto a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear before she channels all her strength and determination into one decisive motion with her warhammer and deflects off his armor.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Harriet narrows her eyes, swinging heavily at the first offender, and then blocking the second.

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 his armor.

Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear as its platinum surface gleams and deflects off his armor.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his weapon at Harriet, it is parried by her elegant platinum 150lbs Warhammer.

Harriet locks her gaze onto a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear before she channels all her strength and determination into one decisive motion with her warhammer and deflects off his armor.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet asks, "Do you want to do the honours? It really does not matter to me who delivers the plans. Although, I do always wonder why they choose to use such heavy containers to transport them..." of Novel.

Novel shrugs back at Harriet. "Sure, why the fuck not? I assume it's just whatever-it-is in there's heavy, not the briefcase." As he holds out a hand for it.

Harriet hands it over to Novel, shaking out her arms after.

Novel grins a bit, raising his crossbow again as he straps it right to his back. "After this group, right?"

Harriet nods to Novel to confirm, readying her rifle.

Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with their echoing cracks splitting the air and misses him.

Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with their echoing cracks splitting the air and misses him.

Novel abruptly snaps a shot at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, using his free hand to help brace the firing of the bolt, misses him.

Harriet steadies herself, rifle nestled against her shoulder, and then rings out one shot after the next at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear with their echoing cracks splitting the air and misses him.

Novel notches back his crossbows with his pommel, and quickly fires a shot at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, opting to jockey into a different position and readjust his grips, misses him.

Harriet takes aim with her rifle, firing off a long, heavy bullet at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, and deflects off his armor.

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

Harriet locks her gaze onto a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear before she channels all her strength and determination into one decisive motion with her warhammer and deflects off his armor.


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

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear swings his 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 him.

Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear as its platinum surface gleams and deflects off his armor.

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

Harriet locks her gaze onto a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear before she channels all her strength and determination into one decisive motion with her warhammer and strikes his armor with bruising force.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear 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, is parried by him.

Novel hums happily to himself as he openly hacks down another soldier, bisecting them.

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

Harriet lifts her heavy warhammer effortlessly, fluidly swinging it in a wide arc at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear as its platinum surface gleams and is parried by 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, is parried by him.

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

Harriet locks her gaze onto a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear before she channels all her strength and determination into one decisive motion with her warhammer and strikes his armor with bruising force.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Harriet supposes, "To the chopper," Novel's way.

Harriet charges toward Novel.
Novel says "Yep. Fun's over."
Harriet comments, "You didn't even get to have a beer."

Harriet charges toward Novel.
Novel glances backwards at Harriet, offering a smile as he shows off a few in his jacket.

Harriet produces a faint snort upon seeing the goods.

Novel runs towards the extraction point.
The Balanced&Democratic Alliance has proved victorious.