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The Temples Operation In Celestriana 240909

In the tundra near Celestriana, a fierce battle unfurls across the icy expanse of a great lake. Selina, a mage with command over frost, and her allies, including the formidable shape-shifting wolf Jodie, stand against the encroaching forces of a domineering warlord, protected by fur-clad warriors and kevlar-clad Templar operatives. The mission: to either break or protect the ice, depending on one's allegiance, which in turn, would determine the fates of the forces crossing or guarding it. As Selina hurls icy blasts at her foes and Jodie charges headlong into the fray, the battlefield is a chaotic dance of strategy, magic, and raw physical force.

Under the silver gaze of a waxing crescent moon, allies and enemies clash with a myriad of tactics and powers at their disposal. Emmanuel and Cara, alongside the formidable wolf Jodie, focus on breaking the ice to thwart the warlord's plans, while Selina and her band of defenders unleash a barrage of spells and attacks to stop them. Amid this chaos, alliances are tested, and the melee grows increasingly desperate. Cara's strategic deployment of a landmine signals the endgame, forcing a standoff that eventually sees the Virtuous Alliance triumph. The fallen, including stalwart defenders and bold aggressors like Selina, fade from the nightmare of battle, their efforts concluded but their legacies enduring in the icy wind that sweeps over the now silent lake.
At Sun Sep 8 2024, in the tundra near Celestriana

Mission: Get to one of the three designated sites and continue breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake until the process is complete.

Previous Temple operations in Celestriana might have subscribed to a hearts & minds approach, but now the Temple turns its hand to more traditional methods of conquest. Tips from a local suggest a dominant warlord in the area has heard of Temple incursions and has anticipated the threat. This warlord is sending forces north to fortify his garrisons in the area and mount fierce resistance against future Temple operations. To get there, his forces must cross a great frozen lake or spend weeks going around it.

At 7pm Haven time the Temple will be deploying to break the lake. If the lake breaks in the nightmare it is presumed it will break in the real. The warlord will lose any forces on the lake with the rest not reaching northern garrisons in time to support their brethren stranded there. Hostile forces might want to protect the ice from the Temple to hamper Temple operations, or simply show up to project force in the area and assert themselves ahead of operations of their own.


On the frozen ice of a great lake in Celestriana.
It is night, about 50F(10C) degrees, and the sky is partly covered by thin white clouds. There is a waxing crescent moon.


A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Freya, it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Freya, it misses her.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses him.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative fires off a shot at Isaiah which misses him.

Selina charges toward depression.
Emmanuel charges toward rise.
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. completely misses him.

Cara charges toward rise.
Jodie charges toward rise.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Freya which misses her.

Selina lands and immediately sets out for the nearest cover, the depression. Then she starts taking magical pot shots at the nearest enemies.

Cara presses a finger to her radio and calls for re-enforcement.

Selina speaks the words, "Echor Lug-Chwest!" then turns toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear while drawing in a deep breath. Selina exhales a blast of cold toward a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, which misses him.

Emmanuel says "Rise? "
Jodie(wolf) glances about with a swing of her massive head, she decides quickly that the rise is where she is headed.

Cara says "Rise. "
Elias charges toward rise.
Freya says "where to eli"
Freya charges toward Elias.
Elias says "I am going to try for the rise. We are in a shitty location."
Isaiah charges toward rise.
Freya fires off a shot at Emmanuel which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Exhaling into his hand, Elias breaths out a mist that starts swirling into the shape vaguely of a fox.

Freya says "Alright I'll follow you"
Fayad deploys the boy

Emmanuel launches a tear gas grenade at Elias.

Fayad charges toward depression.
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Freya, it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Freya, it misses her.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Isaiah, it is parried by his shiny pocket knife.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Isaiah, it is parried by his shiny pocket knife.

Fayad says "You're Cara, right?"
Freya says "templars qre close"
Isaiah launches a stab at a kevlar-clad Templar operative, it is parried by him.

Cara charges toward rise.
Jodie charges toward rise.
Fayad says "I always mix you white leathered people up"
Selina shouts, "Raui-o Echor!" then points at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear. A chilly ray blasts out toward him and misses him.

Cara fires off a shot at Freya which misses her.

Fayad says "Oh. "
Fayad says "No mistaking the magic."
Freya says "can you triage me?"
Freya charges toward Elias.
Elias says "I can't even see you."
"Cara is opposing us," Selina says to Fayad before laying out a chilly ray toward one of the Martyrs. "And yes, the Elvish incantations are usually a dead give away," she points out from behind her gas mask.

Freya says "Got gassed I see"
Jodie(wolf) makes it to the rise unscathed and clearly unconcerned of any threats as she decides to do a big body shake to get any dust off her.

Freya fires off a shot at a kevlar-clad Templar operative which misses him.

Fayad charges toward depression.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Isaiah(wolf), it is dodged by him.

A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Isaiah(wolf), it is dodged by him.

Emmanuel charges toward rise.
Isaiah(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative with his claws which impacts against his armor.


a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Cara charges toward rise.
Freya says "Im next to you"
Freya says "If you can bandage me"
Fayad says "I'm here to make sure Freya loses."
Selina shouts, "Raui-o Echor!" then points at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear. A chilly ray blasts out toward him and impacts against his armor.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Cara fires off a shot at Freya which misses her.

Freya says "All the templars are at the rise"
Elias says "Well, they weren't there last I could see. But they are now for sure. Like I said, we are out in the open regardless where we go."
Fayad charges toward depression.
A kevlar-clad Templar operative launches a stab at Isaiah(wolf), it is dodged by him.

"That is one motivation, indeed," Selina says to Fayad, but then she is, once more, focusing on the Martyrs and trying to remove them from the equation before they get close enough to make things difficult for her and him.

Jodie(wolf) intercepts the path of Elias, standing between him and the rock formation. She seems to hesitate. Does she take the cover. Or kill the man?

Selina shouts, "Raui-o Echor!" then points at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear. A chilly ray blasts out toward him and sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Isaiah(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a kevlar-clad Templar operative with his claws which is dodged by him.

Elias charges toward rise.
Jodie charges toward rock-formation.
Freya's armor blackens and burns.

Isaiah moves protectively towards Elias.
Freya makes a supernatural leap to Elias.
"Hold here for now. We clear out Freya and Elias. Then move onto the rock and start breaking the ice." Cara explains. "Or engage the group with Fayad, then break the ice."

Cara fires off a shot at Freya which completely misses her.

Freya fires off a shot at Emmanuel which completely misses him.

Emmanuel launches a grenade at Freya.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Freya, it deflects off her torn camouflaged leather chest plate.

Selina shouts, "Raui-o Echor!" then points at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear. A chilly ray blasts out toward him and strikes his armor with bruising force.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Elias charges toward rise.
Jodie charges toward rock-formation.
Cara hurls a bola at Elias's legs.

Emmanuel says "Come bite this man, Jodie, hm?"
Isaiah charges toward rise.
Freya charges toward Elias.
Whipping a Bola from her rifle case, Cara momentarily immobilizaes Elias.

Cara fires off a shot at Elias which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Jodie(wolf) decided to take the rock only to get her attention pulled back towards the west. She growls low. Watching

A templar strike force jarhead fires off a shot at Elias which misses him.


Freya fades out of the nightmare.
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Freya, it mildly wounds her left arm.

Selina shouts, "Raui-o Echor!" then points at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear. A chilly ray blasts out toward him and misses him.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at Isaiah(canis lupus familiaris) which grazes his forehead.

Isaiah charges toward rise.
Cara fires off a shot at Elias which misses him.

A Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear launches a stab at Selina, it is parried by her rapier.

Selina swings her weapon at a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear, it is parried by him.


a Sapphire Martyr soldier in urban combat gear fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Isaiah(canis lupus familiaris) which grazes his cheek.


Isaiah fades out of the nightmare.
Elias charges toward Emmanuel.
With a quick flash, Elias takes a swing at Emmanuel with his katana which is parried by his steel battle-axe.

Emmanuel disarms Elias.

A small amount of frost forms in the air around Emmanuel.

Emmanuel says "..Thank you?"
A small fire suddenly ignites on Elias's clothes.

Cara launches a stab at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.

Selina finishes off the last of the Martyrs then turns toward the rest of the fray. She finds a target, within range, and prepares another spell for applying some pressure over there.

A templar strike force jarhead swings his weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.

Pulling her kukri as Elias closes to close range, Cara takes the opportunity Emmanuel granted by disarming him to swing her blade at the man.

Selina speaks the words, "Echor Lug-Chwest!" then turns toward rock-formation while drawing in a deep breath. Selina exhales a blast of cold toward rock-formation, which damages it.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.

Selina charges toward Jodie.
Fayad says "Is Isaiah already down?"
Elias starts to sweat.

Cara launches a stab at Elias, it is parried by his steel katana.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

A snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame throws a punch at Emmanuel, it is blocked by him.

Jodie charges toward rise.
Selina speaks the words, "Echor Lug-Chwest!" then turns toward rise while drawing in a deep breath. Selina exhales a blast of cold toward rise, which damages it.

"Possibly," Selina answers toward Fayad, but she is in motion and has a destination in mind, even as she starts working more magic.

Jodie(wolf) leaps at Elias.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Elias with her claws which ineffectually wounds his stomach.


Elias fades out of the nightmare.
Selina charges toward rock-formation.
Emmanuel swings his weapon at a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame, it is parried by him.


a snickering Imp comprised of roaring flame fades out of the nightmare.
Jodie(wolf) leaps into the rise to basically land on the fit man and crush him out of existence. She seems confused that he disappeared so easily and she sniffs around for his presence for a few moments before giving up

Cara says "Good work guys. Keep it coming. Selina is advancing mind. "
Cara fires off a shot at Selina which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Fayad says "Looks like the Corrupts are all gone."
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

A red dot appears on Selina

Selina speaks the words, "Echor Lug-Chwest!" then turns toward rise while drawing in a deep breath. Selina exhales a blast of cold toward rise, which damages it.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which is dodged by her.


a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel says "I will need some triage soon."
Selina charges toward rock-formation.
Cara says "Say when."
Emmanuel says "When. "
Cara starts fussing about with the bandage.

Selina ducks through some of the hail of bullets and gets ducked behind the rock formation, while breathing out gusts of frosty breath toward the rise and the people gathered near it.

Selina speaks the words, "Echor Lug-Chwest!" then turns toward rise while drawing in a deep breath. Selina exhales a blast of cold toward rise, which damages it.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which is dodged by him.


a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield fades out of the nightmare.
Try as she might Cara cannot seem to get this damn bandage in place.

Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm

Cara fires off a shot at rock-formation which damages it.

The wind picks up.
Jodie(wolf) swats the warriors that were bothering them at the rise with minimal effort for her strength and size. Once they are gone she points her snout towards the rock formation

Selina speaks the words, "Echor Lug-Chwest!" then turns toward rise while drawing in a deep breath. Selina exhales a blast of cold toward rise, which damages it.

Emmanuel says "Merci. "
Emmanuel raises a hand to tap a subdermal impact behind his ear in a coded rhythm

FINALLY that bandage gets put in place, then Cara is back to engaging the enemy. "Emmanuel. Want to put a frag down on their position? I'll put in surpressing fire when you go."

Emmanuel says "Ah, I tossed one earlier. I am still recovering from this, hm?"
Cara says "I'll send the frag then."
Cara says "Ready? "
Emmanuel says "Oui "
Selina speaks the words, "Echor Lug-Chwest!" then turns toward rise while drawing in a deep breath. Selina exhales a blast of cold toward rise, which damages it.

Jodie(wolf) tilts her head curiously, the enemy cover is probably within nade range which confuses her

Emmanuel starts to spray rock-formation with suppressing fire.

Cara fires off a shot at rock-formation which damages it.


a kevlar-clad Templar operative fades out of the nightmare.
Selina speaks the words, "Echor Lug-Chwest!" then turns toward rise while drawing in a deep breath. Selina exhales a blast of cold toward rise, which damages it.


A templar strike force jarhead fades out of the nightmare.
Cara launches a grenade at rock-formation.

Cara says "We'll need to try and line that up better next time. I'll need to give a go command or something."
Selina continues to frost up the rise with her frigid breath, whether to keep the people there pinned or just to inconvenience them out of being able to get to the capture point. "You can pretend you are fighting them at least. If Venice thinks you are slacking, they can cause you problems," she points out to someone.

Cara fires off a shot at rock-formation which damages it.

Emmanuel says "I'm ready to toss my own shortly, if you'd like to suppress?"
Cara says "Sure thing. I'll say when I'm ready."
Selina speaks the words, "Echor Lug-Chwest!" then turns toward rise while drawing in a deep breath. Selina exhales a blast of cold toward rise, which damages it.

Selina continues to frost up the rise with her frigid breath, whether to keep the people there pinned or just to inconvenience them out of being able to get to the capture point. She glances around after a moment, looking for her other combatant, but does not see him, so she refocuses her effort on the templars.

Fayad says "There's a grenade on you."
Fayad says "Oh, went off."
Selina says "I felt it."
Fayad continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which is dodged by her.


a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield fades out of the nightmare.
Cara fires off a shot at rock-formation which damages it.

Selina speaks the words, "Echor Lug-Chwest!" then turns toward rise while drawing in a deep breath. Selina exhales a blast of cold toward rise, which damages it.

Cara says "Ready "
Emmanuel launches a grenade at Selina.

Cara starts to spray rock-formation with suppressing fire.


a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield fades out of the nightmare.
Fayad continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Selina shouts, "Raui-o Echor!" then points at Jodie(wolf). A chilly ray blasts out toward her and misses her.

Jodie charges toward rise.
Jodie(wolf) moves out of cover just to get blasted by ice sorcery. With a yelp she quickly turns around

Fayad continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Emmanuel says "We are really needing to set up our own area attacks, hm?"
Cara fires off a shot at rock-formation which damages it.

Selina speaks the words, "Echor Lug-Chwest!" then turns toward rise while drawing in a deep breath. Selina exhales a blast of cold toward rise, which damages it.

"Yes. Yes we are." Cara agrees whilst firing off another burst at the rock.""


rock-formation fades out of the nightmare.
Jodie charges toward rise.
Cara says "She just shifted."
Emmanuel launches a tear gas grenade at Selina(argenti draco).

Emmanuel says "She lost her cover."
Cara says "Shall we advance?"
Fayad continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Cara says "I'll need triage if we want to advance."
Emmanuel says "Just shoot her, non?"
Cara fires off a shot at Selina(argenti draco) which misses her.

Cara says "Ah I see. Her cover is gone."
Jodie(wolf) licks her wounds behind the safety of the rise. That ice blast really messed with the big wolf

Emmanuel charges toward Selina.
Cara charges toward Selina.
A furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon hurls a small fireball at Cara, it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Fayad continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Emmanuel says "Go back to cover if need be, Comandante."
Fayad says "Remember to retarget your servitor."
Cara fires off a shot at Selina(argenti draco) which misses her.

Fayad says "Mine's shooting at Cara since she's far weaker than Emmanuel and will die faster."
Selina makes a supernatural leap to depression.
Cara says "Yes. "
Cara charges toward rise.
Emmanuel charges toward rise.
Cara says "Any chance of a bandage?"
A furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon hurls a small fireball at Cara, it misses her.

Fayad continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Emmanuel slaps an Applejack bandage right onto Cara's butt.

Cara fires off a shot at a furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Jodie(wolf) points her nose to the nearest capture point after chuffing at Cara

Cara charges toward rise.
Fayad continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Emmanuel says "Oui, I will go for it when the emberwolf is down."
Jodie moves protectively towards rise.
"Oi!" Cara complains of the treatment, halfheartedly, though she's back to firing off bursts a moment later. An agreeable nod is sent to Jodie(wolf). "Good call Jodie. Though if we head to one of the southern ones we force them to advance on us rather than shoot at us from cover."

Cara fires off a shot at a furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon which misses him.

Selina shouts, "Raui-o Echor!" then points at a cobbled together drone.. A chilly ray blasts out toward her and misses her.

Emmanuel says "Poor Fayad, honestly, having to be working with that lunatic, eh?"

a cobbled together drone. fades out of the nightmare.
Fayad continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Selina charges toward rise.
Cara says "I didn't realize the fox thing was still up."
Cara fires off a shot at a furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon which ineffectually wounds his right arm.

Emmanuel says "Mm, is it doing anything?"
Cara says "It's attacking the rise still."
Emmanuel says "Oh, merde."
Jodie(wolf) eyes the incoming ice slinging woman to the northeast with a low growl rumbling her entire frame.

Cara says "I'm back at full strength for now. When we go back out, if someone starts protecting me, I can start working on the ice."
Fayad continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Selina charges toward Fayad.
Cara says "I want that emberwolf gone though."
Emmanuel says "Focus on the wolf, and fox, I will run for the point. I am faster, hm?"
Cara fires off a shot at a furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon which ineffectually wounds his left arm.


a furless, ash-grey mottled Emberwolf; emancipated from the enthrallment of a dragon fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel runs towards the objective.
Cara says "Jodie. Protect him please."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a small fox-like creature made of swirling mists which ineffectually wounds his left shoulder.


a small fox-like creature made of swirling mists fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel says "Non, I will drop smoke. "
Jodie(wolf) whines at Cara then points her snout at the gas-masked woman with alarm.

Cara says "mhm. "
Fayad continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Selina charges toward Emmanuel.
Fayad says "Looks like my servitor is slain. Ah well."
Emmanuel says "Shoot the lunatic."
Cara says "On it."
Cara fires off a shot at Selina which misses her.

Emmanuel charges toward Selina.
There's a click as Emmanuel sets his rifle into spray and pray mode, as it were, and then opens fire upon Selina with several quick potshots, which misses her.

Fayad continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Fayad, it misses him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

Fayad says "If you keep distracting them..."
Emmanuel runs towards the objective.
Fayad says "Oh, nevermind. I have enemies on me now, I'm going to die."
Selina says "Working on it."
Jodie charges toward Selina.
Fayad says "Well, it's just one, maybe..."
Selina shouts, "Raui-o Echor!" then points at Emmanuel. A chilly ray blasts out toward him and sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Jodie(wolf) snarls as she rushes down someone, her heavy weight causes her paws to sink into the earth with each bound.

Emmanuel throws a smoke grenade down at his feet.

Jodie(wolf) snarls as she rushes down someone, her heavy weight causes her paws to sink into the earth with each bound.

Fayad fires off a shot at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Fayad charges toward a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield.
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Fayad, it is parried by his redwood spear.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

Jodie(wolf) snarls as she rushes down the woman (now dragon) her heavy weight causes her paws to sink into the earth with each bound.

Cara fires off a shot at Selina(argenti draco hybrida) which misses her.

Emmanuel runs towards the objective.
Jodie charges toward Selina.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Selina(argenti draco hybrida) with her claws which is dodged by her.

Emmanuel continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Emmanuel says "You might need to come triage me, Cara. These other bastards are wearing me down."
Cara runs towards the objective.
Fayad launches an attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield which is parried by him.

Cara says "Enroute "
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Fayad, it impacts against his snug black kevlar vest with the HSD logo.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.


Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Selina(argenti draco hybrida) with her claws which is dodged by her.

Selina(argenti draco hybrida) leaps at Jodie(wolf) and starts savagely thrashing her with their claws, teeth, and tail. The rampage is dodged by her.

Cara runs towards the objective.
Fayad launches an attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield which is parried by him.

Emmanuel charges toward Selina.
Once Jodie(wolf) has caught up with Selina(argenti draco hybrida) it becomes a fury of teeth and claws on both sides. Small dragon against a monstrously sized wolf.

Cara says "To me Emanuel."
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Fayad, it strikes his armor with bruising force.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

Cara fires off a shot at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield which misses him.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Selina(argenti draco hybrida) with her claws which is dodged by her.

Jodie(wolf) leaps on Selina(argenti draco hybrida) and forces her to the ground.

Emmanuel shakes his head, and gestures for Cara to come to him instead.

Fayad hisses in annoyance, having more than two thirds of the way completed the objective. Alas, a fur-clad warrior has shown up. "I can't defeat a single random warrior on interference, so I'm going down. Humanity and all that. Good luck."

Selina(argenti draco hybrida) launches a slashing rake attack at Jodie(wolf) with her claws which is dodged by her.

Cara says "Enroute "
Cara charges toward Emmanuel.
Fayad launches an attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield which is parried by him.

Jodie(wolf) starts to sweat.

Cara says "Popping smoke"
Emmanuel charges toward Selina.
Fayad casts a spell at Jodie(wolf) as a parting gift.

Cara says "Or not. Emmanuel Where are you going?"
Cara says "You wanted triage."

Fayad fades out of the nightmare.
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Fayad, it mildly wounds his right leg.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

Emmanuel says "I am trying to help Jodie, Comandante."
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Selina with her claws which is dodged by her.

Selina swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it is dodged by her.

Cara says "Oohhhhh "
Cara fires off a shot at Jodie(wolf) which misses her.

Cara says "FUCK Sorry JOdie"
Cara charges toward Emmanuel.
Emmanuel charges toward Jodie.
Jodie(wolf) snarls as her prey changes yet again. Relentless the wolves jaws seek to close around Selina's small frame and crush her to death..if only she could get ahold of her

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at Selina which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Selina with her claws which ineffectually wounds her stomach.

Selina swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it is dodged by her.

Selina pants behind her mask as she is forced back into her human form. She nonetheless continues to fight with her blade, trying to keep Jodie(wolf) at bay as she dances around as much as she can, even as she is still getting shot at. Her movements are slow and sluggish however. She won't be standing much longer.

Emmanuel charges toward Selina.
Cara says "What happens once she's off the field. We get flooded by enemies?"
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Selina, it deflects off her armor.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

Emmanuel says "We spread out, and break the ice."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at Selina which deflects off her armor.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Selina with her claws which deflects off her bodysuit of white leather armor.

Selina swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it is dodged by her.

Cara fires off a shot at Selina which completely misses her.

Cara charges toward Emmanuel.
Emmanuel charges toward Selina.
Emmanuel disarms Selina.

Cara hurls a bola at Selina's legs.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

Selina(argenti draco hybrida) launches a slashing rake attack at Jodie(wolf) with her claws which is dodged by her.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Selina(argenti draco hybrida) with her claws which ineffectually wounds her left shoulder.

A bunch of French nonsense is expelled by Emmanuel as he attempts to distract Selina(argenti draco hybrida) just long enough to clobber them with a two-handed strike, which ineffectually wounds her stomach.

Cara charges toward Selina.
Cara launches a stab at Selina(argenti draco hybrida), it ineffectually wounds her left arm.

Selina(argenti draco hybrida) fights to the last, even managing to get her scales back at the last second to turn off her ability to feel pain. But she keeps going.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

Selina(argenti draco hybrida) leaps at Jodie(wolf) and starts rampaging against her and everyone nearby with claws, teeth, and tail. The assault is dodged by her.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at Selina(argenti draco hybrida) with her claws which ineffectually wounds her forehead.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at Selina(argenti draco hybrida), it ineffectually wounds her forehead.

Cara charges toward Selina.
Cara launches a stab at Selina(argenti draco hybrida), it ineffectually wounds her stomach.

Emmanuel twists Selina(argenti draco hybrida) around to be a bodyshield.


Selina fades out of the nightmare.
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Selina(argenti draco hybrida), it mildly wounds her left arm.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

Cara says "And onto these warriors."
Jodie(wolf) snarls in frusteration as the dragon just wont die. She nips and bites till finally a random fur-clad warrior takes her out. This seems to frusterate the big wolf more than anything and so she goes to kill him next

Jodie moves protectively towards Emmanuel.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which deflects off his armor.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield, it strikes his armor with bruising force.


a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel says "How are you both holding up?"
Cara says "Triage before we part ways?"
Cara fires off a shot at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield which sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings her weapon at Cara, it is parried by her kukri knife.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his shield.

Jodie(wolf) seems to be in good enough condition to keep fighting. Exampled by the fact she looks towards the warriors and keeps trying to crush them rather than find cover.

Jodie moves protectively towards Cara.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which is dodged by her.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield, it is parried by her.

Emmanuel on the other hand, isn't looking great. His armour is all sorts of ragged.

Cara launches a stab at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield, it deflects off her armor.

"Thank you Jodie." Cara grunts through her gas mask.

Cara says "Spare bandage Emmanuel? I'm out."
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it is dodged by her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his armor.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which strikes her armor with bruising force.


a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield fades out of the nightmare.
Jodie moves protectively towards Emmanuel.
Emmanuel says "I'll need to visit somewhere to replace these plates after we've knocked these folk out."
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his shield.

Cara runs towards the objective.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which is dodged by him.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield, it deflects off his armor.

Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Cara fires off a shot at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield which strikes his armor with bruising force.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Jodie(wolf), it is dodged by her.

Cara runs towards the objective.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which strikes his armor with bruising force.


a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield fades out of the nightmare.
Jodie charges toward rise.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Jodie(wolf) finally all enemies have been massacred and the wolf stands victorious. To celebrate she howls across the battlefield then she moves to find somewhere to lick her wounds

Cara runs towards the objective.
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

Jodie charges toward rise.
Cara says "I got one on me."
Cara fires off a shot at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield which misses him.

Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Jodie(wolf) rushes towards the two distance fur clad warriors, seeking to intercept them before they become a problem for the others

Cara retreats from a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield.
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it deflects off his shield.

Jodie charges toward rise.
Emmanuel says "How are you holding up, Comandante? I've got one here too. It's going to be trouble for me."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield which misses him.

Cara fires off a shot at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield which sends up a spray of soil near his feet.

Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Emmanuel says "Oh, maybe not."
Cara says "Could be better, could be worse."
Cara retreats from a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield.
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Cara, it is parried by her kukri knife.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it ineffectually wounds her stomach.

Jodie charges toward rise.
Cara says "That might be about to change. Melee, not my strong suit."
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield which misses him.

Cara launches a stab at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield, it is parried by him.

Emmanuel says "Can you make your way toward me?"
Cara says "Is Jodie still up?"
Emmanuel says "Oui. She has the other two."
Cara charges toward Emmanuel.
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Cara, it is parried by her kukri knife.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Jodie(wolf), it ineffectually wounds her left arm.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his ceramic-plated vest.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which is dodged by him.

Emmanuel swings his weapon at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield, it deflects off his armor.

Cara launches a stab at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield, it is parried by him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Cara, it deflects off her armor.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Jodie(wolf), it ineffectually wounds her right shoulder.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his armor.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which deflects off his armor.


a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield fades out of the nightmare.
Cara says "Not sure I'm going to make it. He's landing hits."
A bunch of French nonsense is expelled by Emmanuel as he attempts to distract a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield just long enough to clobber them with a two-handed strike, which strikes his armor with bruising force.


a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield fades out of the nightmare.
Emmanuel charges toward Cara.
Cara jabs a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with a taser.

Emmanuel says "Bola him?"
Cara charges toward Emmanuel.
Cara says "Tasered. "
Emmanuel says "Good work."
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Jodie(wolf), it ineffectually wounds her left arm.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which is dodged by him.

Emmanuel fires off a shot at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield which deflects off his armor.

Emmanuel charges toward Cara.
Emmanuel hurls a bola at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield's legs.

Cara fires off a shot at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield which deflects off his armor.

Emmanuel says "Keep moving for the depression, Comandante."
Cara charges toward depression.
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings his weapon at Jodie(wolf), it ineffectually wounds her right arm.

Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which deflects off his armor.


a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield fades out of the nightmare.
battered, bleeding and panting. Jodie(wolf) finally clears the warriors from the rise. It'll take some time before she's ready to go again

Emmanuel charges toward Cara.
Emmanuel fires off a shot at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield which deflects off his armor.


a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield fades out of the nightmare.
Cara says "Right. Immediate threat done. Shall we use the rise for a staging post?"
Cara charges toward depression.
Emmanuel says "Non. The depression."
Jodie charges toward rise.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Emmanuel says "Once we've recovered, we need to start making progress."
Cara charges toward depression.
Emmanuel charges toward depression.
Cara starts resting up once in cover, panting raggedly. "Okay. You take middle? I take far west?"

Jodie says "Don't fuck around. I can take a lot of them. Just get on to a spot and I'll cover."
Jodie charges toward Cara.
Cara says "Moving quick as I can."
Jodie moves protectively towards Cara.
Emmanuel says "Oui "
Cara says "Goddamnit i'm jealous of supers with nightvision."
Cara runs towards the objective.
Jodie moves protectively towards Cara.
Emmanuel says "Ah, kidnap and eat a few children and you might be developing it yourself, hm?"
Jodie moves protectively towards Cara.
Cara says "I think I prefer the eating carrots concept."
Jodie(wolf) moves along as fast as she can with Cara to try and cover her from the next wave of warriors.

Emmanuel says "I can help with this too."
Cara runs towards the objective.
As Cara runs, Cara asks between panted breaths. "So. Question, do wolves enjoy like.. dog things? Scritches behind the ear and that?"

Jodie moves protectively towards Cara.
Cara continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Emmanuel manages to overshoot the point, and has to double-back.

Emmanuel runs towards the objective.
Emmanuel continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Cara says "I'm on point."
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it sends up a spray of soil near her feet.

Emmanuel says "I am thinking we focus the point while Jodie stops these bad, bad men? "
Cara runs towards the objective.
Jodie moves protectively towards Cara.
Cara says "I'm thinking that's a good idea."
Cara continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Emmanuel continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Cara says "Though right now, Jodie is preventing the arrows hitting me which is also helpful."
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

enemies come from all sides and so Jodie(wolf) can't really run off towards any one of them without leaving Cara exposed. So she waits, and just takes the punishment

Cara continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Emmanuel says "Good. Let us try and win this."
Emmanuel continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Jodie(wolf) lowers her body clower to the ground and starts to prowl.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

Cara labors, smashing at the ice with the stock of her rifle over and over and over again, firing shots into it here and there, then looking up and about before resuming the work.

Cara continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Emmanuel continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Cara says "You gotta deadmans switch there Emmanuel?"
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Emmanuel, it misses him.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

Jodie charges toward a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which is dodged by her.

Cara continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Jodie(wolf) tires of letting the warriors shoot her without getting close enough for her to eat and so she bolts off to the nearest to try and crush him with her bulk

Emmanuel continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Emmanuel says "..Oui. "
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it is parried by his steel battle-axe.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his shield.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

Cara says "Might be worth... Goddamnit more from the west too."
Emmanuel says "I am supposing that going out with a bang suits me."
Jodie charges toward a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which deflects off her armor.


a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield fades out of the nightmare.
Cara continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Emmanuel continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his armor.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it deflects off his ceramic-plated vest.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it ineffectually wounds his right shoulder.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

Cara throws a grenade at Emmanuel.

Cara says "Sorry lover. Bang it is."
Emmanuel blinks down at the grenade, and then up toward Cara.

Jodie charges toward a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield.
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which is dodged by her.

Cara continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Emmanuel continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.


Emmanuel fades out of the nightmare.
A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings her weapon at Emmanuel, it mildly wounds his left leg.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield swings her weapon at Jodie(wolf), it is dodged by her.

Cara says "Three about to be on me Jodie"
Jodie(wolf) launches a slashing rake attack at a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield with her claws which deflects off her armor.


a fur-clad warrior with axe and shield fades out of the nightmare.
Jodie moves protectively towards Cara.
Cara continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Jodie(wolf) rushes towards Cara, seeking to protect her, but she falls just a little short

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Cara, it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

Jodie moves protectively towards Cara.
Cara continues breaking (or protecting) the ice of the lake.

Cara prepares a landmine.

it's almost over. Jodie(wolf) decides to just protect Cara till the end. snarling at the warriors

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

"Almost there." Cara growls, setting a claymore facing towards some of the enemies.

Cara says "Stay still, or you risk tripping the mine. Wait for them to come to us now."

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

A fur-clad warrior with axe and shield draws and quickly fires an arrow at Jodie(wolf), it misses her.

Cara grunts as she hammers the lake. "Not that you need telling."

Cara says "Would you look at that they know what a landmine is."
The Virtuous Alliance has proved victorious.