Dantia/Logs/20230521 Log

<pre>[The Baron's Table, Dining Room]
The dark polished wood of the paneling and tables provides a warm glow to the elegantly furnished dining room.  Throne-like chairs with pale yellow silk damask seats are arranged around each table.  Glazed windows look out over the town walls, the milky rippled glass turning the surrounding hills and groves into waves of rainbow images.  The susurration of quiet conversations rises and falls as diners linger over their meals.
You also see a parchment menu and a serving cart.
Also here: Ambassador Zakarii (sitting), Maunderer Aislynn (sitting), Ambassador Edrac, Primal Lady Zalinyar, Court Advisor Aaiyaah, Councilor Elizzibiana, Fearless Crobin and Baronial Guardsman Dragaus.
Obvious exits: out.
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Zakarii chuckles.
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Raising his iceberry mead to Aaiyaah, Dragaus gives him a toast.
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Crobin hugs you.
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smile
You smile.
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Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
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Aaiyaah grins at you.
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curt drag slight
You give Dragaus a slight curtsy, barely more than a quick bob.
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Dragaus nods politely to you.
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Zalinyar asks Aaiyaah, "If we've been up all night is it still too early?"
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Dragaus smiles.
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touch crob
You touch Crobin with a confident grace.
You sense a successful empathic link has been forged between you and Crobin.
You feel the burning fire of pain and suffering building slowly as you instinctively draw out the truth behind Crobin's injuries.
Crobin's injuries include...
... no injuries to speak of.
Crobin has normal vitality.
You sense nothing wrong with Crobin.
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Crobin draws forth some tursa throwing spikes.
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touch aai
You touch Aaiyaah with a confident grace.
You sense a successful empathic link has been forged between you and Aaiyaah.
You feel the burning fire of pain and suffering building slowly as you instinctively draw out the truth behind Aaiyaah's injuries.
Aaiyaah's injuries include...
Wounds to the HEAD:
  Fresh External:  light scratches -- negligible
Wounds to the SKIN:
  Fresh Internal:  slightly tender -- negligible
Aaiyaah has normal vitality.
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take Aai everything quick
You touch Aaiyaah with a confident grace.
You feel the transfer beginning as a cold stillness settles in the center of your being and you steel yourself for the impending explosion of pain.
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Crobin throws a tursa throwing spike at Aaiyaah.  
The tursa throwing spike hits a wall and falls to the floor!
Crobin throws a tursa throwing spike at Aaiyaah.  
The tursa throwing spike hits a wall and falls to the floor!
Crobin throws a tursa throwing spike at Aaiyaah.  
The tursa throwing spike hits a wall and falls to the floor!
Crobin throws a tursa throwing spike at Aaiyaah.  
The tursa throwing spike hits a wall and falls to the floor!
Crobin throws a tursa throwing spike at Aaiyaah.  
The tursa throwing spike hits a wall and falls to the floor!
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grin crob
You grin at Crobin.
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You sense that Aaiyaah's external head wounds are fully healed.
You sense that Aaiyaah's internal skin wounds are fully healed.
You sense that Aaiyaah's external head scars are fully healed.
You sense that Aaiyaah's internal skin scars are fully healed.
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Aaiyaah says, "Ah, Crobin, you still love me."
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say Good morning, everyone.
You say, "Good morning, everyone."
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look
[The Baron's Table, Dining Room]
The dark polished wood of the paneling and tables provides a warm glow to the elegantly furnished dining room.  Throne-like chairs with pale yellow silk damask seats are arranged around each table.  Glazed windows look out over the town walls, the milky rippled glass turning the surrounding hills and groves into waves of rainbow images.  The susurration of quiet conversations rises and falls as diners linger over their meals.
You also see a parchment menu and a serving cart.
Also here: Ambassador Zakarii (sitting), Maunderer Aislynn (sitting), Ambassador Edrac, Primal Lady Zalinyar, Court Advisor Aaiyaah, Councilor Elizzibiana, Fearless Crobin and Baronial Guardsman Dragaus.
Obvious exits: out.
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Aaiyaah hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Aaiyaah with a warm smile.
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Crobin says, "Of course."
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Aaiyaah grins at Zalinyar.
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A nearly painful prickling sensation surges through you as your protective healing matrix focuses on the worst hurts to your body.
The internal wounds on your nerves appear completely healed.
The internal scars on your nerves appear completely healed.
The external wounds on your head appear completely healed.
The external scars on your head appear completely healed.
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Zalinyar smiles at you, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
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Dragaus chuckles.
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Crobin puts his spike in his thigh bag.
touch zali
You touch Zalinyar with a confident grace.
You sense a successful empathic link has been forged between you and Zalinyar.
You feel the burning fire of pain and suffering building slowly as you instinctively draw out the truth behind Zalinyar's injuries.
Zalinyar's injuries include...
... no injuries to speak of.
Zalinyar has normal vitality.
You sense nothing wrong with Zalinyar.
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Crobin puts his spike in his thigh bag.
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Aaiyaah gets a polished silversteel dinner bell with a Taisidonian pearl clapper from inside his silk backpack.
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Zalinyar sweetly exclaims to you, "Thank you Ma'am!"
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Aaiyaah rings his silver bell, producing a clear and delicate tone.
Wisps of softly colored smoke swirl into existence, weaving themselves into a narrow funnel that quickly disperses to reveal a diamondwood sideboard with an ornate chef's carving station.
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Aaiyaah puts his bell in his silk backpack.
say }Aaiy You should only be concerned when he stops trying to murder you.
You say to Aaiyaah, "You should only be concerned when he stops trying to murder you."
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Dragaus says to Aaiyaah, "Everyone needs goals."
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Aaiyaah gets a blown-glass hand bell with a Taisidon emerald clapper from inside his silk backpack.
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Crobin nods to you.
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Aaiyaah nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views.
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Aaiyaah rings his hand bell, producing a clear and delicate tone.
Wisps of softly colored smoke swirl into existence, weaving themselves into a narrow funnel that quickly disperses to reveal a large curving diamondwood bar.
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Edrac nods to Zakarii.
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Aaiyaah grins at Dragaus.
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Aaiyaah puts his bell in his silk backpack.
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Dragaus looks at Aaiyaah and shrugs.
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Pyppa just arrived.
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Crobin just hugged Pyppa.
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Pyppa smiles.
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Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
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Pyppa gives some tasteful aubergine duchess satin robes with billowy sleeves a hug!
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Crobin asks, "Will Madigan be joining us?"
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Aaiyaah grins at Pyppa.
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Crobin smiles at you.
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Pyppa smiles at Aaiyaah.
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Mazrian just arrived.
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shake head crob
You shake your head at Crobin.
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Crobin waves to Mazrian.
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Zalinyar curtsies to Mazrian.
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Dragaus grins at Mazrian.
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say }Crob He has some reports he is tending to.
You say to Crobin, "He has some reports he is tending to."
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Aaiyaah lays his palms against Mazrian's in a quick, yet deliberate movement.
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Dragaus nods politely to Mazrian.
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Crobin says, "But...how am I to try and kill him if he is not here."
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Pyppa hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.
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Crobin says, "To the moat with him."
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chuckle
You chuckle.
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Mazrian nods to Crobin.
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Crobin says, "Ruining part of my day."
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Mazrian nods to Dragaus.
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Aaiyaah chuckles at Crobin.
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say I'd say you should attempt Mazrian instead, but... that did not go well last time.
You say, "I'd say you should attempt Mazrian instead, but... that did not go well last time."
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grin crob
You grin at Crobin.
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Mazrian says to Aaiyaah, "Advisor.  Nice to see everyone."
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touch maz
You touch Mazrian with a confident grace and heartfelt smile.
You sense a successful empathic link has been forged between you and Mazrian.
You feel the burning fire of pain and suffering building slowly as you instinctively draw out the truth behind Mazrian's injuries.
Mazrian's injuries include...
... no injuries to speak of.
Mazrian has normal vitality.
You sense nothing wrong with Mazrian.
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Crobin says, "Either time."
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Aaiyaah smiles at Mazrian.
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link maz pers
You reach out to Mazrian with your empathic senses, gradually strengthening the fragile diagnostic link until it is robust enough to persist between you and Mazrian without any concentration on your part.
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link maz hand
You deepen your link with Mazrian, placing yourself on the verge of establishing a transference link.  A dull ache rises in your throat as Mazrian's pain begins to seep through the connection to you.
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Crobin's ears droop for a moment as he gazes sadly at you.
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pat crob
You pat Crobin on the back.
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Mazrian says to Dragaus, "And you, sir.  I assure you I didn't do it."
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Mazrian says, "And if I did, they had it coming."
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Mazrian dusts himself off.
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Dragaus chuckles at Mazrian.
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say /quietly }Crob You didn't tell Leayne, did you?
You quietly ask Crobin, "You didn't tell Leayne, did you?"
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Aaiyaah chuckles.
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observe
You look around, trying to appear nonchalant.
[The Baron's Table, Dining Room]
The dark polished wood of the paneling and tables provides a warm glow to the elegantly furnished dining room.  Throne-like chairs with pale yellow silk damask seats are arranged around each table.  Glazed windows look out over the town walls, the milky rippled glass turning the surrounding hills and groves into waves of rainbow images.  The susurration of quiet conversations rises and falls as diners linger over their meals.
You also see a large curving diamondwood bar, a diamondwood sideboard with an ornate chef's carving station, a parchment menu and a serving cart.
Also here: Mazrian, Pyppa, Ambassador Zakarii (sitting), Maunderer Aislynn (sitting), Ambassador Edrac, Primal Lady Zalinyar, Court Advisor Aaiyaah, Councilor Elizzibiana, Fearless Crobin and Baronial Guardsman Dragaus.
Obvious exits: out.
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Crobin says, "Not yet."
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Mazrian's body below the waist is dripping water everywhere.
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nod
You nod.
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say Mazrian still has time to run, then.
You say, "Mazrian still has time to run, then."
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Dragaus says to Mazrian, "I figured you'd be in jail somewhere by now." 
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Dragaus chuckles at Mazrian.
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Aislynn chortles softly at some secret joke.
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Crobin nods.
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Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
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look on bar
On the diamondwood bar you see a festive tray of flaming rum haze served in coconut shells, a tall bottle of glowing green absinthe, several ornately decorated porcelain bottles filled with warm Elothean rice wine, a magnificent tower composed from slender goblets of starlight champagne, a pitcher of blue Island Tease decorated with paper umbrellas, a tall bottle of Eluned's Elixir set in a bucket of ice cold water and a frosty decanter of water with lemon wedges decorating the rim.
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Crobin says, "I am sure she will give me the exasperated look when I tell her."
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Mazrian dryly says to Dragaus, "They always catch and release.  It's good for the budget."
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grin crob
You grin at Crobin.
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Dragaus says, "Apparently."
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get champ from bar
You pour yourself a slender goblet of starlight champagne.  Cheers!
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Dragaus grins at Mazrian.
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look dragaus
You see Baronial Guardsman Dragaus Alderaen of Elanthia, a Human Paladin.
Dragaus has a proud yet hardened warrior's face and piercing emerald eyes.  His blonde-streaked golden brown hair is long and thick, and is worn loose.  He has deeply tanned skin and a brawny build.
He appears to be middle-aged.
He is clean shaven.
He is in good shape.
He is holding a cup of iceberry mead in his right hand.
He is wearing a worked leather staff harness, a polished leather morawen with a damascened steel greatsword and a long-handled throwing hammer secured to it, a leather journey pack with an ornate bloodgem clasp, a crisp white linen shirt with braided cuffs, some finely polished plate armor etched with a charging lion over a royal blue crest, a polished silver tower shield etched with intricate scrollwork, a pair of polished gauntlets with platinum spiked cuffs, a small animite ring, a wide leather Therengian war belt riveted with seven-pointed stars, some black suede pants with an embroidered golden lion coiling up the right leg and some black leather boots with engraved blunt spurs.
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Dragaus says to Mazrian, "Good to see you too."
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Aaiyaah draws forth a gleaming silversteel hurling axe sculpted with the curves of a jubilant visage.
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Dragaus chuckles.
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Mazrian's body below the waist is soaked.
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Bastion of Life Karthor's group just arrived.
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Karthor takes a deep breath, looking serene and determined.
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Karthor waves.
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Etasia waves.
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smile karth
You smile at Karthor.
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Crobin hugs Etasia, who wraps her arms around Crobin with a warm smile.
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look etas
You see High Wizard Etasia, a Human Warrior Mage.
Etasia has a round face, fathomless amber eyes, a freckled nose and dimples.  Her golden brown hair is long and wavy, and is worn in a tousled arrangement of upswept locks held in place by a dainty flamewood comb carved with ghostflower blossoms.  She has tanned skin and a slender figure.
She is average height for a Human.
She appears to be an adult.
She has a tattoo of a grey wolf howling at a moonlit sky on her shoulder.
She is in good shape.
She is wearing a faeweave assassin's hood shrouded in somber black layers, a flower spider earring crafted from copper, a pair of brushed silver earrings, a simple back harness of shadowy nightsilk, a spidersilk baldric webbed in wildlace, a black spidersilk cloak, a fitted demonbone corset made of khaddar adorned with Elven silk cording, a scrimshaw morgawr bone armband inlaid with blackwater jet, a watered steel armlet encased by a series of six interlocking rings, an enchanting silver wildflower bangle, a heavily scarred warrior's belt fit with a blackened silver buckle, a draping platinum hip-chain dangling garnet and onyx bells, some low-slung sleek black supple hide leggings, a dark shadesatin thigh pouch adorned with triangular knotwork, an ornate tel'athi anklet etched with crude symbols and a pair of nightmare black spidersilk thigh-boots with a wildlace overlay.
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Crobin waves to Karthor.
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Etasia hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Etasia with a warm smile.
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Karthor asks, "H'lo folks, how're we doin'?"
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Aaiyaah grins at Karthor.
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Zalinyar dimples at Karthor.
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Aaiyaah shows Mazrian his hurling axe.
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Crobin asks, "Good and you Karth?"
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Etasia hugs Aislynn, who wraps her arms around Etasia with a warm smile.
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perc health
You close your eyes, drawing all your thoughts inward, and then slowly reach out to sense the life essences of those around you...
You sense:
    The presence of Etasia.
    The presence of Karthor, a fellow Empath.
    The presence of Mazrian.
    The presence of Pyppa, a fellow Empath.
    The presence of Zakarii.
    The presence of Aislynn, a fellow Empath.
    The presence of Edrac.
    The presence of Zalinyar.
    The presence of Aaiyaah.
    The presence of Elizzibiana.
    The presence of Crobin.
    The presence of Dragaus.
You sense (OUT) from your current position:
    The presence of an old battle priest.
You sense (OUT, NW) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, E, E) from your current position:
    The presence of Gorteous.
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, SW, SE) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E, NE, SE) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E, NE, W) from your current position:
    The presence of a plump matronly woman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E, SE, SW) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
Roundtime: 3 seconds
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Dragaus says, "Mornin."
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Aislynn hugs Etasia, who wraps her arms around Aislynn with a warm smile.
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join maz
You join Mazrian's group.
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Karthor says, "Oh I'm doin' okay."
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Aislynn makes a chirring noise in Etasia's direction.
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Karthor snaps to attention and hails Dragaus with a crisp hand salute.
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Aaiyaah loosens the straps securing his small shield and removes it.
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Etasia says, "Greetins."
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Dragaus snaps to attention and hails Karthor with a crisp hand salute.
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Aaiyaah shows Mazrian his small shield.
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Etasia gets some Kygar's roast coffee from inside her kidskin haversack.
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Edrac whispers something to Elizzibiana.
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Aaiyaah nods to Mazrian.
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Aaiyaah slides his left arm through the straps on his small shield and flexes.
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Elizzibiana nods to Edrac.
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Aislynn enfolds her leathery wings around herself and busies herself with repairing any damage.
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Aaiyaah grins at Mazrian.
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Etasia smiles at you, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
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Paladin of Eylhaar Arkalye just arrived.
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Etasia sits down on the throne-like chair.
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Crobin waves to Arkalye.
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smile etasi
You smile at Etasia.
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Arkalye waves to Crobin.
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Etasia stands up.
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Etasia dusts herself off.
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Etasia leans against a large curving diamondwood bar.
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Aaiyaah grins at Dragaus.
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drink champ
You take a sip of the champagne.
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Aislynn makes a chirring noise in Arkalye's direction. 
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Aislynn rests her hand on Arkalye's arm with a soft smile.
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look ark
You see Paladin of Eylhaar Arkalye Starstone, Haalik Showldh of the Order of the Dragon Shield, a Dwarf.
Arkalye has a square-jawed face, silver-flecked crystal green eyes and a bulbous nose.  His lavender-streaked black hair is shoulder length and thick with grizzled streaks of grey throughout, and is worn tied back in an intricate five-stranded braid.  He has leathery skin and a broad-shouldered build.
He is of modest height for a Dwarf.
Some fire whirl ruby drakes float lazily around his right forearm, glowing with a lustrous sheen against his skin.
He appears to be an adult.
He has a thick mustache and a full beard that is split into thirds and woven into three thick braids that hang down to his waist.  Wound around each beard plait is a wide kertig ring graced with a fractured spear of night black zephyr's heart.
His right palm has a tattoo of a pure white jackal surrounded by a silvery nimbus.
He has faint scuffing to the neck.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief, some mismatched argyle socks in shades of blue and pink, a diacan locket, a wide platinum wedding band shaped like a pair of clasped hands cradling a blood-red ruby, a mottled blue deathfiber cassock with black embroidery, a sun-bleached jackal skull, some polished black onyx prayer beads carved into miniature jackals and a ghostly white jackal.
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Dragaus nods at Aaiyaah, obviously agreeing with his views.
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Dragaus whispers something to Aaiyaah.
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Dragaus pats Aaiyaah on the back.
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Crobin says, "Aaiyaah I tried to jump Mazrian the other day."
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Dragaus smiles at Aaiyaah.
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Aaiyaah exclaims, "Hello and welcome everyone! It is so very good to see everyone! Please make yourselves comfortable, get your classes going, and help yourselves to all the booze on the bar that you want!"
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Aaiyaah says, "And I am sure it went as planned............."
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Arkalye gets a stein of Dwarven ale from inside his deathfiber carryall.
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Aaiyaah grins at Crobin.
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Arkalye sways unsteadily for a moment.
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Crobin says, "Very much so."
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Pyppa smiles at Aaiyaah.
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Raven's Bagman Ishcah just arrived.
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Crobin waves to Ishcah.
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Aaiyaah motions toward a large curving diamondwood bar.
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perc health
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You close your eyes, drawing all your thoughts inward, and then slowly reach out to sense the life essences of those around you...
You sense:
    The presence of Ishcah.
    The presence of Arkalye.
    The presence of Etasia.
    The presence of Karthor, a fellow Empath.
    The presence of Mazrian.
    The presence of Pyppa, a fellow Empath.
    The presence of Zakarii.
    The presence of Aislynn, a fellow Empath.
    The presence of Edrac.
    The presence of Zalinyar.
    The presence of Aaiyaah.
    The presence of Elizzibiana.
    The presence of Crobin.
    The presence of Dragaus.
You sense (OUT) from your current position:
    The presence of an old battle priest.
You sense (OUT, NW, NW) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E) from your current position:
    The presence of Greedley.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, SW) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E, NE) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E, NE, W) from your current position:
    The presence of a plump matronly woman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E, SE, SW) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
Roundtime: 3 seconds
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Ishcah casually observes the area.
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Aaiyaah motions toward a diamondwood sideboard with an ornate chef's carving station.
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Mazrian nods to Etasia.
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Karthor says to Crobin, "Is that what that was? Folks were sayin' there were...pieces everywhere."
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Ishcah nods.
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Karthor twitches.
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grin
You grin.
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Aaiyaah exclaims, "Agenda for today will be....we will welcome and hold some introductions (what we are doing now), discussion of current events and happenings, and then open floor. However, let me make sure to inform everyone that we may at any time have fighting break out so please, be aware of your surroundings and protect yourselves at all times!"
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Crobin says, "It was raining Crobin."
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Dragaus grins.
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Zalinyar's eyes widen as she suppresses a cough and a puff of smoke comes out of her nostrils.
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Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
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Aaiyaah says, "We have a special guest with us today."
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say /quietly Never let it be said Crobin is afraid of a fight.
You quietly say, "Never let it be said Crobin is afraid of a fight."
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nod crob
You nod to Crobin.
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Crobin smiles.
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Karthor nods to Etasia.
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drink champ
You take a sip of the champagne.  It tickles your tongue and throat with its effervescence!
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Dragaus takes a sip of his mead. 
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Aaiyaah asks, "We have our very own Baronial Guardsman Dragaus with us. Let us not give him a reason to put someone through a table shall we?"
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Dragaus coughs.
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Crobin says, "Aaiyaah you know I am at most meetings."
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Crobin says, "Special."
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Aislynn chuckles.
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Crobin says, "You make me smile."
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Elizzibiana chortles softly at some secret joke.
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Dragaus nods politely.
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smile
You smile.
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Karthor chuckles.
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Aaiyaah says, "Oh and Crobin."
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Aaiyaah motions to Crobin.
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Etasia smiles at Aaiyaah, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
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Zalinyar grins at Crobin, her dimples flashing into view.
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Dragaus says, "Right, Crobin."
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Aaiyaah chuckles.
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Dragaus pats Crobin on the back.
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Crobin chuckles.
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laugh soft
You laugh softly, trying to hide your amusement.
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Dragaus motions to Crobin.
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Mazrian says, "Good deal there's just the one chair, so nothing to get in the way."
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Mazrian dusts himself off.
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Arkalye takes a sip of his ale.
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Crobin says, "Let it be known."
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Dragaus chuckles at Mazrian.
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grin
You grin.
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health
Your body feels at full strength.
Your spirit feels full of life.
You have no significant injuries. 
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Etasia grins, revealing her dimples.
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Crobin says, "I am not against getting put through said table."
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Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.
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Aaiyaah exclaims, "I understand that each of you could be doing any number of things right now and I want to personally thank each of you for making time to be here today! The purpose of these meetings is to help foster better communication among Therengians, allies, and friends to foster closer working relationships!"
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Aaiyaah exclaims, "With that, let us get started!"
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Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
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Dragaus smacks his lips.
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Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.
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(Zalinyar backs into the corner and leans against the far wall)
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Aaiyaah asks, "Who wants the floor first?"
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Aaiyaah grins.
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grin
You grin.
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raise hand
You raise your hand.
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Dragaus stands near Zalinyar.
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Aaiyaah motions to you.
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Crobin shakes his copper zills!
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Dragaus grins at Zalinyar.
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nod aai
You nod to Aaiyaah.
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Zalinyar grins at Dragaus, her dimples flashing into view.
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Zalinyar quietly says to Dragaus, "I do hope that doesn't mean I'm the one going through the table..."
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say Since Court Bardess Ruea is not here, I'd like to mention that she graciously postponed her Theren Trivia night, after many of us were tied up in defending Crossing that night.
You say, "Since Court Bardess Ruea is not here, I'd like to mention that she graciously postponed her Theren Trivia night, after many of us were tied up in defending Crossing that night."
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Dragaus shakes his head at Zalinyar.
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Etasia grins at Zalinyar, her dimples flashing into view.
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Zalinyar sighs relief.
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Aaiyaah asks, "Crossing was attacked?"
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nod
You nod.
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Dragaus asks, "And...you stopped them?"
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Dragaus frowns.
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chuckle
You chuckle.
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Aaiyaah chuckles.
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Karthor chuckles.
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Dragaus says, "I mean, thank the Gods you were all there to help."
> 
Elizzibiana says, "Well, not her alone."
> 
Dragaus grins at you.
> 
Pyppa leans to her left slightly.
> 
Mazrian says, "Well.  Were were mostly all standing there at the time, so..."
> 
Etasia grins at Dragaus, her dimples flashing into view.
> 
Zalinyar raises her voice in merry laughter.
> 
Elizzibiana snickers.
> 
Mazrian coughs.
> 
say }Drag Political relations and all that...
You say to Dragaus, "Political relations and all that..."
> 
grin
You grin.
> 
Elizzibiana says, "Although I'd pay good coin to see that."
> 
Dragaus says, "Indeed."
> 
Dragaus smiles at you.
> 
Elizzibiana snickers.
> 
Zalinyar asks Mazrian, "I believe my thoughts was let it burn?"
> 
Crobin says, "Good shopping in Crossing..."
> 
Zalinyar shrugs.
> 
Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.
> 
Dragaus smirks at Crobin.
> 
say I'm sure Ruea will reschedule and advise us of the new date and time when she is able. But do keep an eye out for that.
You say, "I'm sure Ruea will reschedule and advise us of the new date and time when she is able. But do keep an eye out for that."
> 
Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
> 
Pyppa says, "Goos people as well."
> 
Crobin says, "At least, I always find things I like and want."
> 
Pyppa gives a gracious nod.
> 
Mazrian says, "I think they get into the fermented apples out in the orchard and then have to wander off to fight.  We've all been there, I'm sure."
> 
Mazrian dusts himself off.
> 
Aaiyaah nods to you.
> 
Aislynn nods at Pyppa, obviously agreeing with her views.
> 
chuckle ma
You chuckle at Mazrian.
> 
Knight of Meraud Tirost just arrived.
> 
Arkalye takes a sip of his ale.
> 
Dragaus says to Crobin, "I have that problem all the time...weird."
> 
Dragaus gazes off into the distance.
> 
Etasia smiles at Tirost, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
> 
Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
> 
Tirost smiles at Etasia.
> 
Karthor waves to Tirost.
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say And, the Northern Watch has an upcoming general meeting to discuss new recruits.
You say, "And, the Northern Watch has an upcoming general meeting to discuss new recruits."
> 
Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.
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Tirost waves to Karthor.
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Crobin smiles at Dragaus.
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Tirost gets a cat talisman from inside his hawking pouch.
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say Recruits undertake the Gauntlet together, which is a trial meant to test resolve and build commraderie. Each and every member of the Watch has completed the Gauntlet.
You say, "Recruits undertake the Gauntlet together, which is a trial meant to test resolve and build commraderie. Each and every member of the Watch has completed the Gauntlet."
> 
Aaiyaah says, "That means....a new..."
> 
grin aai
You grin at Aaiyaah.
> 
Aaiyaah exclaims, "Gauntlet and frock!!"
> 
Aaiyaah rubs his hands together.
> 
Dragaus smiles.
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say We do love a Gauntlet run.
You say, "We do love a Gauntlet run."
> 
Crobin hugs Tirost, who wraps his arms around Crobin with a warm smile.
> 
Karthor chuckles.
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Dragaus says, "Sounds interesting."
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Aislynn makes a grunting noise.
> 
Tirost smiles.
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Dragaus grins at you.
> 
Tirost hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Tirost with a warm smile.
> 
Zalinyar asks you, "Make it purple this time?"
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say }Drag You are welcome to join a run sometime.
You say to Dragaus, "You are welcome to join a run sometime."
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nod drag
You nod to Dragaus.
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Aaiyaah says, "Everyone should go through it at least once."
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Crobin nods to you.
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Arkalye frowns.
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Etasia shudders.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "It is fun, great for the whole family."
> 
Aislynn shakes her head at Aaiyaah.
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Dragaus says, "Mhm."
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Aislynn squints.
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Aaiyaah grins at you.
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Aislynn clicks her claws together.
> 
Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
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say Anyone interested in the Watch would be advised to reach out to a member soon. Crobin is a perfect contact for answering questions.
You say, "Anyone interested in the Watch would be advised to reach out to a member soon. Crobin is a perfect contact for answering questions."
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smile crob
You smile at Crobin.
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(Crobin leans down by Aislynn)
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Crobin asks, "Something in your eyes?"
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Aislynn just tickled Crobin, who laughs and returns the favor.
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Dragaus glances at Crobin.
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Crobin squints at you.
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Dragaus chuckles.
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say }Aai That is all for me today, thank you for the floor.
You say to Aaiyaah, "That is all for me today, thank you for the floor."
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smile
You smile.
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Crobin says, "Hmm seems a new person has pushed me into the carriage path."
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Aaiyaah says, "Thank you m lady."
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Dragaus chuckles at Crobin.
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Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.
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Arkalye takes a sip of his ale.
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Aislynn adjusts her dark-lensed goggles into place.
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say }Crob Your natural talents shine brightly, we can't help it.
You say to Crobin, "Your natural talents shine brightly, we can't help it."
> 
Elizzibiana hums to herself.
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Aaiyaah asks, "Who would like to go next?"
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Tirost grins at Crobin.
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Crobin says, "I need to play in the mud more."
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Zalinyar raises her hand.
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laugh
You laugh!
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Dragaus appears to be trying hard not to grin.
> 
Karthor says to Crobin, "At least carriages don't make it rain bits of ya."
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Aaiyaah motions to Zalinyar.
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Zalinyar smiles at Aaiyaah, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
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Dragaus says, "Yet."
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Crobin says, "Yeah, they just leave a red path to follow."
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grin
You grin.
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Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
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Karthor peers at Dragaus over the rim of his spectacles.
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Karthor edges away from Dragaus.
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Crobin asks, "You know how hard it is to get hoof prints out of my fur?"
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Dragaus says, "Aww I'm harmless...promise."
> 
Karthor chuckles.
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Karthor nods to Tirost.
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Tirost smiles.
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Karthor pats Tirost on the back.
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drink champ
You take a sip of the champagne.
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Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
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Zalinyar says, "Heart and Helm Jousting Club hosted a Triathalon a short time ago, and it was a success. We had mirrors set to view the contestants as they raced across the land, and watch them on the way."
> 
Dragaus says, "Nice."
> 
Aaiyaah asks, "Oh yes, that was a fun event. Did Alanarue win?"
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Dragaus nods to Zalinyar.
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Crobin says, "I am sorry I missed it Zali."
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praise zali
You praise Zalinyar's efforts, supporting her with your approval.
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Zalinyar exclaims, "This is an even we will plan to host again in the future, so if you missed it the first time, you'll have another opportunity!"
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Zalinyar grins, revealing her dimples.
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Dragaus nods to Zalinyar.
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Etasia gets some Kygar's roast coffee from inside her kidskin haversack.
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Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
> 
Zalinyar says, "We'll hold our normal Jousting practice again in just a few weeks, and are in a toss up as to what our other event will be. We're discussing many fun ideas so I'll let you know which one we pick."
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Aaiyaah nods to Zalinyar.
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Dragaus smiles.
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Crobin asks, "Drunk jousting?"
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Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.
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Dragaus exclaims, "I'm in!"
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Karthor chuckles.
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Raising his iceberry mead to Crobin, Dragaus gives him a toast.
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Crobin nods to Dragaus.
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Zalinyar says, "Salvitoriel dove his horse off into the river, which was entertaining to watch."
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Crobin says, "Nice."
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Zalinyar grins, revealing her dimples.
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Dragaus says, "Or not..."
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Etasia chuckles.
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Dragaus chuckles.
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Crobin says, "Nope."
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Zalinyar grins, revealing her dimples.
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Crobin says, "You said you are in Dragaus."
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Etasia asks Zalinyar, "Was the horse ok?"
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grin zali
You grin at Zalinyar.
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Crobin says, "No take backs."
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Zalinyar exclaims to Crobin, "It is the best!"
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Etasia raises an eyebrow.
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laugh
You laugh!
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Zalinyar nods to Etasia.
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Dragaus says, "Fair enough."
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Etasia says, "Phew."
> 
Etasia appears to be trying hard not to grin.
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Dragaus says to Crobin, "I'll start against you."
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Dragaus pats Crobin on the back.
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Zalinyar says, "His horse survived, and found a less slippery slope to climb back to shore."
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Crobin says, "Sweet."
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Crobin says, "I look forward to it."
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Dragaus smiles at Crobin.
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Crobin says, "But you have a head start already."
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Etasia gives a slight nod.
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Zalinyar says to Aaiyaah, "That's all I have for now on Heart and Helm."
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(Crobin nods towards the mead Dragaus is drinking)
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Aaiyaah grins at Zalinyar.
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Aaiyaah says, "Thank you m lady."
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Dragaus says, "I can be sober by then, I'm sure."
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Arkalye takes a sip of his ale.
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Elizzibiana raises her hand.
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Tirost chuckles.
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Crobin says, "You got it."
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Aaiyaah motions to.
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Dragaus gazes at his mead.
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Elizzibiana says, "Iron Circle is having their usual Dice tourney on Aesry at the Crystal Wave inn, tommorrow evening. Please check the calendar for more info."
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Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.
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Zalinyar says, "Drunk jousting is far more entertaining for the spectators."
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Karthor says to Crobin, "If he jousts anythin' like how he arm wrestles, it might be rainin' again that day."
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Zalinyar grins at Dragaus, her dimples flashing into view.
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Aislynn makes a chirring noise in's direction.
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drink champ
You take a sip of the champagne.
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Elizzibiana says, "And."
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Dragaus grins at Karthor.
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Crobin nods to Karthor.
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Elizzibiana says, "Miskton will be having an town meeting in Shard in a few hours, meeting tower is near the bank in Shard if I recall correctly."
> 
Tirost gets a snifter of Rissan brandy from inside his watersilk bag.
> 
Mazrian's throat contracts as a faint wisp of smoke rises from his lips.
A halo of fire flickers into being and hovers around his neck and mouth briefly.
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Elizzibiana says, "And thats all I have for this week."
> 
Aaiyaah smiles.
> 
Elizzibiana bows to Aaiyaah.
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Dragaus smiles at.
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Aaiyaah says, "Thank you m lady."
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Aaiyaah sweeps a glimmering helm surmounted by a radiant crown of icesteel off his head and in front of him in a large arc, fluidly stepping backward and bowing to at the same time.
> 
Edrac ponders.
> 
Aaiyaah asks, "So, I have some reports of recent Necromancers on the gweth?"
> 
Crobin raises his hand.
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Karthor frowns.
> 
Arkalye nods.
> 
Aislynn squints.
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Aaiyaah asks, "About possibly causing issue in Therengia?"
> 
Dragaus scowls.
> 
Etasia says, "Madigan killed him."
> 
Mazrian says, "Indeed.  They were kind enough to confirm for us that the Hounds are still active despite being discouraged."
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nod
You nod.
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Mazrian coughs.
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Dragaus grins.
> 
Elizzibiana chuckles.
> 
Aaiyaah asks, "Would anyone care to speak to that?"
> 
Etasia says, "I mean."
> 
Etasia ponders.
> 
Etasia says, "Warned him."
> 
say There were two separate incidents. I can speak on Madigan's behalf for the one that involved Xadon.
You say, "There were two separate incidents. I can speak on Madigan's behalf for the one that involved Xadon."
> 
Etasia raises an eyebrow.
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Aaiyaah nods.
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Dragaus chuckles at Etasia.
> 
Aaiyaah motions to you.
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Etasia smiles dragus
> 
say The other, Arkalye and Aislynn were present for and I think could best explain?
You ask, "The other, Arkalye and Aislynn were present for and I think could best explain?"
> 
nod
You nod.
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Etasia coughs.
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Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
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Crobin chuckles at Etasia.
> 
Aislynn nods to you.
> 
Aaiyaah nods.
> 
Aaiyaah motions to Aislynn.
> 
Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.
> 
Tirost takes a sip of his brandy.
> 
say Several days ago, the known necromancer Xadon gwethed publicly about completing a demonic ritual on Gyfford's Bridge.
You say, "Several days ago, the known necromancer Xadon gwethed publicly about completing a demonic ritual on Gyfford's Bridge."
> 
Dragaus asks, "Is that right?"
> 
nod
> 
You nod.
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Arkalye frowns.
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Dragaus says, "Hmmp."
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Karthor scratches his head.
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Crobin says, "I miss all the fun times."
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Elizzibiana takes a bite of the roll.
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Dragaus exclaims, "Me too!"
> 
Crobin's ears droop for a moment.
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Dragaus frowns.
>
say When confronted by Madigan, acting on behalf of the Watch, he admitted to the act and was dispatched in response.
You say, "When confronted by Madigan, acting on behalf of the Watch, he admitted to the act and was dispatched in response."
> 
Crobin looks at Dragaus and suddenly starts to cry.
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Dragaus says, "Nice work."
> 
Dragaus pats Crobin on the back.
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Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.
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Dragaus chuckles at Crobin.
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say Although we agree that Therengia is quite nice and the view from Gyfford's Bridge is stunning, we will continue to encourage necromancers to participate in their activities elsewhere.
You say, "Although we agree that Therengia is quite nice and the view from Gyfford's Bridge is stunning, we will continue to encourage necromancers to participate in their activities elsewhere."
> 
Dragaus says, "I would think so, yes."
> 
say /wryly }Draga Appears to be a hard lesson for them to learn.
You wryly say to Dragaus, "Appears to be a hard lesson for them to learn."
> 
grin
You grin.
> 
Dragaus asks, "These are completely random, or do they follow any kind of pattern for those rituals?"
> 
Crobin says, "Some people learn slower then others."
> 
Dragaus asks you, "Too bad, eh?"
> 
Karthor asks, "Did this ritual, er, do anythin'? Or was it halted before takin' place?"
> 
Zakarii's fur begins to fall out in clumps.  As his claws retract and his features begin to take on a Human (if somewhat pale) , he collapses.
> 
Crobin asks, "Dantia was this before or after Salvi had the ones talking about doing stuff inside the keep?"
> 
Dragaus chuckles.
> 
say Xadon and his wife, in particular, have taken to claiming that Gyfford's bridge is Xadon's bridge.
You say, "Xadon and his wife, in particular, have taken to claiming that Gyfford's bridge is Xadon's bridge."
> 
Dragaus asks, "Wait, what?"
> 
Dragaus squints at Crobin.
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Zakarii pants.
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> 
Zakarii says, "Sorry."
> 
Dragaus chuckles at you!
> 
(Crobin waits)
> 
say }Crob This was before, and Arkalye and Aislynn can better speak to that incident.
You say to Crobin, "This was before, and Arkalye and Aislynn can better speak to that incident."
> 
Etasia grins at Crobin, her dimples flashing into view.
> 
Dragaus says, "Yeah, cuz that'll totally happen."
> 
Pyppa smiles at Zakarii.
> 
(Aaiyaah starts to push the table away from Dragaus.)
> 
Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "Nothing to see here..."
> 
Aislynn nods to you.
> 
Dragaus chuckles at Aaiyaah.
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Crobin frowns at Aaiyaah.
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Tirost grins at Aaiyaah.
> 
 
(Crobin pulls the table back waiting for the fun)
> 
say }Drag They seem to believe that gwething this stuff riles us into a frenzy.
You say to Dragaus, "They seem to believe that gwething this stuff riles us into a frenzy."
> 
Dragaus motions to Crobin.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "Crobin!!! Your supposed to Help me."
> 
Crobin says, "Come on."
> 
Aaiyaah grins.
> 
Aislynn whispers, "You done with that bit?"
> 
Crobin says, "I want to go through, or watch someone go through the table."
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Dragaus asks you, "And they're met with a quick death, yes?"
> 
whisper Aisl Almost!
You whisper to Aislynn, "Almost!"
> 
nod drag
You nod to Dragaus.
> 
Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.
> 
Zalinyar takes a sip of her haze.
> 
Dragaus says, "Nice."
> 
say Yes, we instead quietly seek them out and take care of the business.
You say, "Yes, we instead quietly seek them out and take care of the business."
> 
Dragaus says, "I like it.  Takin' out the trash."
> 
say Which leads us into the next incident...
You say, "Which leads us into the next incident..."
> 
Dragaus nods to you.
> 
nod ais
You nod to Aislynn.
> 
Dragaus says, "Oh, there's more."
> 
Dragaus chuckles.
> 
grin drag
You grin at Dragaus.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "But wait..."
> 
Crobin nods to Dragaus.
> 
Aaiyaah grins at Dragaus.
> 
grin not
You try hard not to grin.
> 
Dragaus grins at Crobin.
> 
Dragaus says, "Of course there is."
> 
Dragaus seems to be waiting for something.
> 
Crobin leans on Aislynn.
> 
Etasia appears to be trying hard not to grin.
> 
Aislynn quietly says, "We were having an informal meeting of the Defense Force in headquarters, and heard several necromancers squawking on the gweth about invading Theren and infiltrating the Keep for unspoken but nefarious purposes."
> 
Tirost takes a sip of his brandy.
> 
Aislynn quietly says, "Though we knew that they more than likely weren't actually present in the Province, we performed a thorough check of the Keep and the city, to make very certain. We found no evidence of necromancers or tampering."
> 
Zalinyar quietly says, "There's always more with them."
> 
nod slight
You give a slight nod.
> 
Crobin smiles at Aaiyaah.
> 
Ishcah gazes at his top hat and then flicks a barely-visible speck of dust off it with an air of disgust.
> 
Crobin says, "I tried to tell you guys the wards on the gates are weak Aaiyaah."
> 
Aaiyaah grins at Crobin.
> 
Aislynn quietly says, "It seems to have been a prank to celebrate Zehira's birthing day."
> 
>
Raven's Bagman Ishcah rambles out.
> 
Aaiyaah chuckles.
> 
Dragaus asks Aislynn, "And no one in the Keep?"
> 
perc health
You close your eyes, drawing all your thoughts inward, and then slowly reach out to sense the life essences of those around you...
You sense:
    The presence of Tirost.
    The presence of Arkalye.
    The presence of Etasia.
    The presence of Karthor, a fellow Empath.
    The presence of Mazrian.
    The presence of Pyppa, a fellow Empath.
    The presence of Zakarii.
    The presence of Aislynn, a fellow Empath.
    The presence of Edrac.
    The presence of Zalinyar.
    The presence of Aaiyaah.
    The presence of Elizzibiana.
    The presence of Crobin.
    The presence of Dragaus.
You sense (OUT, NW) from your current position:
    The presence of an old battle priest.
You sense (OUT, S, E, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, E, E, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, SW) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E, SE) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E, NE, SE) from your current position:
    The presence of a plump matronly woman.
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> 
Aislynn nods to Dragaus.
> 
Dragaus says to Aislynn, "I see..."
> 
Dragaus says, "Birthing day."
> 
Arkalye gruffly says, "Nor the tunnels below where they were climing to be."
> 
Aislynn nods to Arkalye.
> 
Dragaus says, "That's enough to make any parent reconsider having children."
> 
Crobin says, "Tunnels below would be where I would work on getting in from."
> 
Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
> 
Aislynn laughs!
> 
Dragaus says, "I'm just sayin.."
> 
Arkalye blinks in confusion for a second.
> 
Mazrian dusts himself off.
> 
Dragaus says, "Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt."
> 
Aislynn quietly says, "They bragged about being unopposed. Which indicates they weren't ever present, or they surely would have seen us scrambling around."
> 
Aislynn chuckles.
> 
Dragaus nods to Aislynn.
> 
chuckle
You chuckle.
> 
Dragaus looks at Aaiyaah, obviously trying not to grin.
> 
Aaiyaah grins at Dragaus.
> 
Elizzibiana gnaws lightly on her lower lip, as if lost in thought.  The razor-sharp tip of one of her fangs breaks the skin and causes a tiny bead of blood to appear.  Almost absent-mindedly, she catches it with the tip of her tongue.
> 
say It appears that as soon as they moved into public areas, the Hounds took care of them.
You say, "It appears that as soon as they moved into public areas, the Hounds took care of them."
> 
Dragaus says, "Nice."
> 
Aaiyaah asks, "Anything else folks wish to add to this topic before we move on?"
> 
Dragaus grins at you.
> 
grin drag
You grin at Dragaus.
> 
Aaiyaah nods.
> 
say }Drag No muss, no fuss. Quite efficient.
You say to Dragaus, "No muss, no fuss. Quite efficient."
> 
Dragaus says to you, "Tell the ole man I said hello when you see him."
> 
smile
You smile.
> 
Dragaus nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views.
> 
Dragaus says, "And nice work."
> 
say I will, and I'm sure he sends his regards in return.
You say, "I will, and I'm sure he sends his regards in return."
> 
Crobin says, "I am sure he is icing his knees."
> 
Aaiyaah asks, "Very well. Who would like the floor next?"
> 
Dragaus chuckles at Crobin.
> 
Dragaus laughs!
> 
Edrac raises his hand.
> 
Etasia chuckles at Crobin.
> 
Aaiyaah motions to Edrac.
> 
Arkalye takes a sip of his ale.
> 
Edrac says, "The OWR is having a jousting and training event in just a bit, at the Crossings Mews outside the North not Northeast gate. Please join us for some horsing around."
> 
Edrac chuckles.
> 
Edrac bows to Aaiyaah.
> 
Aaiyaah grins at Edrac.
> 
Zalinyar beams at Edrac!
> 
Aaiyaah sweeps a glimmering helm surmounted by a radiant crown of icesteel off his head and in front of him in a large arc, fluidly stepping backward and bowing to Edrac at the same time.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "Thank you sir."
> 
Edrac says, "Since jousting was mentioned earlier."
> 
Dragaus exclaims, "Drunk jousting!"
> 
Edrac says, "Thats all."
> 
Crobin says, "Wish I could."
> 
grin
You grin.
> 
Dragaus nods to Edrac.
> 
Crobin says, "Horse was arrested again."
> 
Edrac chuckles at Dragaus.
> 
Etasia raises an eyebrow in Crobin's direction.
> 
Dragaus gazes at Crobin.
> 
Aaiyaah asks, "Crobin, even your horse gets arrested?"
> 
Crobin nods.
> 
Karthor chuckles.
> 
Aaiyaah asks, "How does that work?"
> 
Dragaus says to Crobin, "I'm sure there's a good story there."
> 
Etasia chuckles.
> 
Zalinyar chuckles.
> 
Crobin says, "He is well trained."
> 
Tirost chuckles.
> 
Dragaus looks at Aaiyaah and shrugs.
> 
Dragaus gazes at Crobin.
> 
Etasia laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.
> 
Dragaus says, "Uhuh."
> 
Aislynn quietly asks Crobin, "Did teach him to lob horseshoes on command?"
> 
Crobin says, "He has a thing against priests at times."
> 
Aislynn observes Crobin with fascination.
> 
Tirost scratches his storm-grey cat.
> 
Etasia winces.
> 
Crobin says, "Naw...but walk by and give a nod."
> 
Crobin says, "He kicks."
> 
Dragaus chuckles at Aislynn.
> 
Aislynn chortles softly at some secret joke.
> 
Crobin says, "Poor priest."
> 
(Zakarii glances around)
> 
Arkalye takes a sip of his ale.
> 
Crobin sighs.
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Dragaus exclaims, "A priest?!"
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Crobin nods.
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Crobin says, "Yeah...he can't help it."
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Dragaus frowns, shaking his head with an expression of exasperation before resting his face in the palm of his hand.
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Crobin says, "He tried to run with the tithing box once."
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Crobin says, "But do not worry."
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Crobin says, "I stopped him there."
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Dragaus chuckles at Crobin.
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chuckle
You chuckle.
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drink champ
You take a sip of the champagne.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "We may need to check the post in the Keep for...Crobin's horse from now on."
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Aislynn grins at Crobin.
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A palm-sized chestnut-brown spider climbs out onto Crobin's shoulder, waving its forelegs and staring up at him.
Dragaus says, "Wonder where he learned that."
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Crobin says, "Paladins need all the help they can get."
> 
Dragaus nods to Aaiyaah.
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Crobin says, "I am not sure."
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You notice a soft silver glow fade from a gleaming silversteel hurling axe sculpted with the curves of a jubilant visage that Aaiyaah is carrying.
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Dragaus chuckles at Crobin.
> 
Dragaus says, "Right."
> 
Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
> 
Aaiyaah asks, "Who would like the floor next?"
> 
Aislynn raises her hand.
> 
Aaiyaah motions to Aislynn.
> 
Aislynn quietly says, "Dragon Shield has been continuing our efforts to re-engage the various threats to Haven with our Defense Force, lead by Arkalye here, and we still have a few events before the turning of the season. We have Spin-A-Tale soonest, and a dice tournament to wrap things up. We would be thrilled to see any of you. Come relax and have some fun."
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Aislynn pats Arkalye on the back.
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drink champ
You take a sip of the champagne.
You finish off the rest of it, and set the glass aside.
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Aaiyaah praises Arkalye.
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Crobin says, "Spin a tiles are fun."
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Etasia smiles at Aislynn, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
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Dragaus asks, "Will there be booze?"
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Crobin says, "Tales even."
> 
Raising his Rissan brandy to Arkalye, Tirost gives him a toast.
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Aislynn quietly says to Dragaus, "Always."
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Arkalye blinks in confusion for a second.
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Crobin asks, "Does a pigs fart smell like bacon?"
> 
Dragaus says, "Wow...."
> 
Zalinyar grins at Dragaus, her dimples flashing into view.
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Dragaus laughs at Crobin.
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Etasia says, "Ewww."
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Elizzibiana blinks at Crobin.
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Dragaus exclaims to Crobin, "Who ARE you?!"
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Dragaus chuckles at Crobin.
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Zalinyar says to Aaiyaah, "I'm beginning to like this Guard."
> 
Zalinyar takes a sip of her haze.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "Thats Master Heralder Crobin of the Watch, sir."
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Karthor chuckles.
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Crobin sighs.
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Crobin says, "Just Crobin."
> 
Dragaus asks Crobin, "I'm betting you're secretly family, right?"
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Crobin says, "I hope so."
> 
Dragaus says to Crobin, "C'mon...don't lie."
> 
Dragaus chuckles at Crobin.
> 
Crobin raises his hand.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "Now , Dragaus, Crobin was my broseph first."
> 
Dragaus shrugs.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "Lets talk later about who gets to drink with him next."
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chuckle
You chuckle.
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Aaiyaah grins at Dragaus.
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Crobin says, "I can share."
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Dragaus grins.
> 
Aaiyaah chuckles.
> 
Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
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Dragaus says, "We can do that."
> 
Crobin stretches his arms.
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Dragaus says to Aaiyaah, "You bring the table."
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Dragaus pats Aaiyaah on the back.
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Aaiyaah says, "Thank you Aislynn."
> 
Aaiyaah grins at Dragaus.
> 
Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
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Aaiyaah sweeps a glimmering helm surmounted by a radiant crown of icesteel off his head and in front of him in a large arc, fluidly stepping backward and bowing to Aislynn at the same time.
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grin
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You grin.
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Aaiyaah asks, "Who would like to go next?"
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Crobin leans on Tirost.
> 
Tirost grins at Crobin.
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Aislynn makes a chirring noise in Aaiyaah's direction.
> 
Tirost takes a sip of his brandy.
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whisper Crob Dragaus should come to one of our Watch meetings. I get the feeling he'd blend right in.
You whisper to Crobin, "Dragaus should come to one of our Watch meetings. I get the feeling he'd blend right in."
> 
Zakarii says, "Hmm, hoping I'm not stepping on toes here."
> 
Crobin nods.
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Zakarii raises his hand.
> 
Crobin whispers, "I agree fully"
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Aaiyaah motions to Zakarii.
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perc health
You close your eyes, drawing all your thoughts inward, and then slowly reach out to sense the life essences of those around you...
You sense:
    The presence of Tirost.
    The presence of Arkalye.
    The presence of Etasia.
    The presence of Karthor, a fellow Empath.
    The presence of Mazrian.
    The presence of Pyppa, a fellow Empath.
    The presence of Zakarii.
    The presence of Aislynn, a fellow Empath.
    The presence of Edrac.
    The presence of Zalinyar.
    The presence of Aaiyaah.
    The presence of Elizzibiana.
    The presence of Crobin.
    The presence of Dragaus.
You sense (OUT, S) from your current position:
    The presence of an old battle priest.
You sense (OUT, S, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, E, E, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a plump matronly woman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E, NE) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E, NE, SE, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
Roundtime: 3 seconds
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Zakarii says, "The Black Fox Order is having a smoking and drunken banter event tommorrow evening also, but it will be before the OICs event."
> 
Mazrian nods to you.
> 
Zakarii says, "Its in the sun room in Ravens Court in crossings, we should have an instructor or two that can teach images."
> 
Zakarii says, "More drinkin."
> 
Zakarii says, "Please join us blowing smoke out our."
> 
Zakarii winks.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "See Dragaus, this is where we find out where all the drinking and parties are."
> 
Zakarii says, "Mouths."
> 
Arkalye takes a sip of his ale.
> 
Zalinyar chuckles.
> 
Zakarii snickers.
> 
Etasia gazes off into the distance.
> 
Crobin says, "Nice."
> 
Zalinyar takes a sip of her haze.
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Dragaus gasps at Zakarii!
> 
Zakarii says, "Thats all."
> 
Zakarii bows to Aaiyaah.
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Dragaus nods to Aaiyaah.
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Aaiyaah sweeps a glimmering helm surmounted by a radiant crown of icesteel off his head and in front of him in a large arc, fluidly stepping backward and bowing to Zakarii at the same time.
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Dragaus asks Zakarii, "Asseth?"
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get champ from bar
You pour yourself a slender goblet of starlight champagne.  Cheers!
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Dragaus grins at Zakarii.
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Zakarii snickers.
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Zakarii winks at Dragaus.
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Antediluvian Erieck just arrived.
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Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
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Erieck casually observes the area.
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Dragaus says, "Speaking of old..."
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Crobin waves to Erieck.
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say Well, look what the cat dragged in.
You say, "Well, look what the cat dragged in."
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Dragaus clears his throat.
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Erieck chuckles to himself.
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smile erie
You smile at Erieck.
> 
Karthor chuckles.
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Tirost bows to Erieck.
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Arkalye pats Erieck on the back.
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Mazrian says, "Someone let him have the chair."
> 
Erieck says, "Some might even say, ancient at this point."
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Aaiyaah asks, "Who would like the floor next?"
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Tirost smiles.
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Dragaus chuckles at Mazrian.
> 
Erieck raises his hand.
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grin
You grin.
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look erie
You see Antediluvian Erieck Gotsby, Hegessger rae Fostra, a Human.
Erieck has a square-jawed face with laugh lines, a pair of rimless glasses with dark amber lenses protecting his deep-set brown eyes and a straight nose.  His dark brown hair is short and thick, and is worn in a simple, loose style.  He has tanned skin and a brawny build.
He is tall for a Human.
He appears to be mature.
He has an elegantly trimmed mustache on his upper lip and an elegantly trimmed full beard.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing a dull serpent earcuff, a twisted silver medallion with an embedded soulstone, a polished onyx pendant surrounded by seven sparkling diamond stars, a hooded cloak of deep black silk fastened with tassled silvery cords, a silversteel-inlaid animite fob suspended on a burnished chain, a full-sleeved black doublet with silver-hemmed slashing which reveals a finely woven white linen shirt beneath, a silver cloak pin embellished with a small fire opal, a scarlet-edged hibiscus, a stately crimson moonsilver dragon with arcing wings, some brushed black field plate embellished with fire opals, some blackened steel elbow spikes, a blackened steel parry stick with sturdy steelsilk straps, some silver-blue scythewing moth handwraps, a golden-hued crystal ring capped with a small eldring, a deep crimson sash embroidered with golden sigils, some jet black leather pants, some blackened steel knee spikes, a jagged obsidian-bladed ankle knife, some steel-toed footwraps with dark steelsilk straps and some polished black leather thigh boots adorned with large brass buckles.
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Erieck says, "Morning folks."
> 
Crobin says, "Howdy do."
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Dragaus nods politely to Erieck.
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Aaiyaah motions to Erieck.
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Erieck sits down on the throne-like chair.
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Aaiyaah says, "Floor  is yours."
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Zalinyar smiles at Erieck, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
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Erieck chuckles to himself.
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drink champ
You take a sip of the champagne.  It tickles your tongue and throat with its effervescence!
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Erieck says, "That was quick..and I don't even have anything to say.."
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laugh
You laugh!
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Crobin says, "But."
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Mazrian chuckles.
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Crobin says, "You rose your hand."
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Dragaus chuckles.
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say }Erie You gave a very mis-timed hand raise.
You say to Erieck, "You gave a very mis-timed hand raise."
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grin
You grin.
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Erieck says, "Other then..sometime in the near future I plan to have a party."
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Aislynn makes a chirring noise in Erieck's direction.
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Dragaus says, "Timing is everything."
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Etasia smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
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Karthor asks, "That must've been a sort of wave, eh?"
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Aislynn beams at Erieck!
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Karthor chuckles.
> 
Erieck nods.
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chuckle
You chuckle.
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Dragaus exclaims, "Another party?!"
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Aaiyaah says, "Ah, understood."
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Dragaus says, "Pftt."
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Aaiyaah asks, "Who would like the floor next?"
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Erieck says, "Might be a history lesson disgused as a party."
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Aaiyaah grins.
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Aislynn grins at Erieck.
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Erieck says, "But stull a party."
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Dragaus says to Aaiyaah, "I need to show up more often, clearly."
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chuckle
You chuckle.
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Tirost chuckles.
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Erieck leans back.
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Crobin nods to Dragaus.
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Elizzibiana nods to Dragaus.
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Dragaus grins.
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Aaiyaah says, "We are here weekly m friend."
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Dragaus glances at Erieck.
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Aaiyaah says, "Sometimes we fight, sometimes we do not."
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Crobin says, "M friend."
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Aaiyaah grins at Dragaus.
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Crobin ponders.
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say Angel will be hosting her weekly spars at the Gorbesh Fortress.
You say, "Angel will be hosting her weekly spars at the Gorbesh Fortress."
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Crobin says, "M Friend."
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say }Drag We do still get -some- fights in.
You say to Dragaus, "We do still get -some- fights in."
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chuckle
You chuckle.
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Dragaus chuckles at you!
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Mazrian raises his hand.
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Aaiyaah says, "Yes, it is great to see Angel running those again."
> 
Aaiyaah motions to Mazrian.
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nod aai
You nod to Aaiyaah.
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Tirost nods in agreement.
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Etasia frowns.
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Dragaus says, "Wow, I thought you said 'ruining' those for a moment there."
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Dragaus wipes his forehead.
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Crobin says, "They say hearing is the first to go."
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Crobin nods to Dragaus.
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chuckle
You chuckle.
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Dragaus says, "S'what I hear."
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Dragaus squints at Crobin.
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Mazrian says, "Speaking of fighting.  A number of us have been trying to encourage some new training.  Malkien could speak to this better, but he's off doing Malkien things."
> 
Dragaus chuckles.
> 
grin maz
You grin at Mazrian.
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Zalinyar grins, revealing her dimples.
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Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
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Aaiyaah grins at Mazrian.
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Crobin says, "Suplexing trees I am sure."
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Mazrian says, "The idea, in general, is to do some friendly competition in teams of three."
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Aaiyaah nods to Mazrian.
> 
Crobin's ears perk up happily.
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Karthor strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.
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drink champ
You take a sip of the champagne.
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Mazrian says, "With a goal of getting better at fighting together and thinking in terms of a unit."
> 
Crobin chuckles.
> 
Dragaus sighs.
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Erieck ponders.
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Crobin whispers, "he said unit"
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nudge crob
You elbow Crobin in the ribs in a playful sort of way.
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Dragaus says, "More unit crap...my work never ends."
> 
Mazrian says, "Which is different than thinking with a unit, to be clear."
> 
chuckle
You chuckle.
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Mazrian coughs.
> 
Dragaus chuckles.
> 
Aislynn chortles softly at some secret joke.
> 
Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
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Crobin squints at you.
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nudge maz
You elbow Mazrian in the ribs in a playful sort of way.
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cough dantia
You clear your throat.
> 
Crobin whispers, "I was going to say...you best nudge him"
> 
Dragaus says to Mazrian, "Sorry....that was rude."
> 
Erieck takes a sip of his Elixir.
> 
Dragaus gazes off into the distance.
> 
Mazrian says, "Anyhow.  Think about that.  And if it sounds interesting, I'd encourage you to find your team."
> 
Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
> 
Crobin says, "I am hoping to be on Malkien's team."
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Karthor asks, "That sounds like it could be interestin', that the thing ya were mentionin' the other day on the gweth?"
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Dragaus glances at Aaiyaah.
> 
Dragaus glances at Crobin.
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Dragaus grins.
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Mazrian nods to Karthor.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "As long as my team includes Dantia, sounds fun."
> 
Mazrian says, "Just so."
> 
Karthor nods.
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smile aai
You smile at Aaiyaah.
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Crobin asks, "Oh do I get to stab Aaiyaah?"
> 
Zalinyar says, "With all the focus on fighting, I'm tempted to start hosting my random games to give people something other that blood lust to focus on."
> 
Aaiyaah gazes down at the floor.
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Aaiyaah says, "Yes, Crobin...."
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Crobin says, "Woot."
> 
Crobin does a happy little dance!
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grin crob
You grin at Crobin.
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Dragaus chuckles.
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Aaiyaah chuckles.
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Karthor asks Crobin, "Ya could...take a stab at it?"
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say }Crob He's a Paladin. Being stabbed is what he's best at.
You say to Crobin, "He's a Paladin. Being stabbed is what he's best at."
> 
Karthor scratches his head.
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Dragaus chuckles at Karthor.
> 
Crobin looks at Karthor and sighs.
> 
Tirost chuckles.
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Crobin says, "No."
> 
Mazrian says, "Think about it, and if you have questions pull me aside and ask... and we can plan to have a meeting with everyone who thinks it's interesting in about two weeks."
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Dragaus says, "Booo."
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Karthor grins.
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Etasia grins at Zalinyar, her dimples flashing into view.
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Crobin says, "What they are good at is screaming justice at me a lot."
> 
Zalinyar smiles at Etasia, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
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nod maz
You nod to Mazrian.
> 
Crobin says, "Like I don't hear it from the guards enough."
> 
Dragaus nods to Mazrian.
> 
Dragaus chuckles at Crobin.
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perc health
You close your eyes, drawing all your thoughts inward, and then slowly reach out to sense the life essences of those around you...
You sense:
    The presence of Erieck.
    The presence of Tirost.
    The presence of Arkalye.
    The presence of Etasia.
    The presence of Karthor, a fellow Empath.
    The presence of Mazrian.
    The presence of Pyppa, a fellow Empath.
    The presence of Zakarii.
    The presence of Aislynn, a fellow Empath.
    The presence of Edrac.
    The presence of Zalinyar.
    The presence of Aaiyaah.
    The presence of Elizzibiana.
    The presence of Crobin.
    The presence of Dragaus.
You sense (OUT, S, SE) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, E, E, E) from your current position:
    The presence of an old battle priest.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E, NE) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E, NE, SE) from your current position:
    The presence of a Baronial guardsman.
You sense (OUT, S, SE, E, E, E, NE, E, E, E, NE, W) from your current position:
    The presence of a plump matronly woman.
Roundtime: 3 seconds
> 
Mazrian nods to Aaiyaah.
> 
A diamondwood sideboard with an ornate chef's carving station flickers and appears momentarily translucent.
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A large curving diamondwood bar flickers and appears momentarily translucent.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "Thank you Mazrian, sounds like a really great training and learning opportunity."
> 
Crobin says, "Make an Aaiyaah sheath."
> 
Aislynn takes a bite of the flatbread.
> 
Dragaus chuckles.
> 
Aislynn takes a bite of the flatbread.
> 
Aaiyaah grins at Crobin.
> 
Erieck says, "That sounds painful.."
> 
Crobin nods to Erieck.
> 
Erieck takes a sip of his Elixir.
> 
Zalinyar gazes at Crobin.
> 
Mazrian says, "Thank Malkien et all, really.  I'm just picking it up and being nosy about it."
> 
Zalinyar's eyes widen as she suppresses a cough and a puff of smoke comes out of her nostrils.
> 
Crobin says, "Have to get through the armor first."
> 
A diamondwood sideboard with an ornate chef's carving station collapses into the wisps of softly colored smoke.
> 
Mazrian flashes a quick grin at Aaiyaah.
> 
Aaiyaah grins at Mazrian.
> 
Erieck says, "Still...ow."
> 
say Malkien is... not one for meetings.
You say, "Malkien is... not one for meetings."
> 
chuckle
You chuckle.
> 
A large curving diamondwood bar collapses into the wisps of softly colored smoke.
> 
(Crobin reaches over and taps Aaiyaah)
> 
Crobin says, "Hear that clank."
> 
Crobin says, "That is a problem."
> 
Aislynn takes a bite of the flatbread.
> 
Dragaus chuckles at Crobin.
> 
Etasia grins at Zalinyar, her dimples flashing into view.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "That is what your crowbar and pointy knife is for."
> 
Etasia nods to Mazrian.
> 
Karthor chuckles.
> 
Crobin says, "Hmm I need a crowbar."
> 
Dragaus chuckles at Crobin.
> 
Crobin's spider's forelegs wave as it looks up at him curiously.
> 
Mazrian nods to Aaiyaah.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "I am still thinking about holding a ball of sorts at some point."
> 
Crobin says, "You should."
> 
Raising his Rissan brandy to Aaiyaah, Tirost gives him a toast.
> 
Crobin says, "It will be great."
> 
Tirost nods at Crobin, obviously agreeing with his views.
> 
nod
You nod.
> 
Dragaus raises an eyebrow in Aaiyaah's direction.
> 
Zalinyar exclaims to Aaiyaah, "Stop thinking and start planning already!"
> 
Aaiyaah says, "Which is to say...."
> 
Tirost says, "Seconded."
> 
Zalinyar grins at Aaiyaah, her dimples flashing into view.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "Angel will be running a ball."
> 
Aaiyaah grins.
> 
laugh
You laugh!
> 
Tirost laughs!
> 
Dragaus laughs at Aaiyaah.
> 
Karthor chuckles.
> 
Crobin says, "I can announce people for you like I said."
> 
Dragaus says to Crobin, "I'll bet you're a great herald."
> 
Dragaus chuckles.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "But it is hard to compete with Ruea's."
> 
Crobin says, "Not as good as Captain, but I try."
> 
Aaiyaah says, "So maybe after her next one."
> 
Zalinyar nods to Dragaus.
> 
smile aai
You smile at Aaiyaah.
> 
Dragaus grins at Zalinyar.
> 
Dragaus chuckles.
> 
Zalinyar says, "Second only to Captain."
> 
Edrac just left.
> 
Elizzibiana just left.
> 
Zakarii just left.
> 
Crobin nods to Zalinyar.
> 
Zalinyar shakes her head at Etasia.
> 
Etasia ponders.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "So what is it I am hearing about a goblin that is setting things on fire."
> 
Edrac just arrived.
> 
Aaiyaah asks, "A Krenze?"
> 
Crobin nods to Aaiyaah.
> 
Dragaus exclaims, "I heard that too!"
> 
Karthor mutters something into the air about goblins.
> 
Dragaus nods to Aaiyaah.
> 
Etasia whispers something to Zalinyar.
> 
Mazrian gets a debossed heavyweight calling card with slightly singed corners from inside his black backpack.
> 
Crobin says, "Yeah...he is a good bit of fun."
> 
Erieck ponders.
> 
Dragaus asks, "What's up with that?"
> 
Crobin says, "I caught his fire javelin last time."
> 
Zalinyar says to Aaiyaah, "That's who ruined Ruea's trivia."
> 
Erieck takes a sip of his Elixir.
> 
Crobin says, "And by caught."
> 
Crobin says, "I mean in the chest."
> 
Karthor winces.
> 
> Dragaus laughs at Crobin.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "Good hands there Crobin."
> 
Mazrian says, "Ah, yes.  He's a...Pyromaniac Extroardinaire.  Even has a tag line."
> 
chuckle
You chuckle.
> 
Dragaus says, "Takin' one for the team, I like it."
> 
Dragaus pats Crobin on the back.
> 
Mazrian shows Aaiyaah his calling card.
> 
Crobin nods to Dragaus.
> 
Zalinyar nods to Etasia.
> 
nod maz
You nod to Mazrian.
> 
Etasia nods to Zalinyar.
> 
Zakarii just arrived.
> 
Etasia grins, revealing her dimples.
> 
Crobin says, "I stabbed him a few times."
> 
Aaiyaah grins at Mazrian.
> 
Crobin says, "He didn't like it."
> 
Aaiyaah nods to Mazrian.
> 
Crobin says, "So he put me out of his misery."
> 
Mazrian puts his card in his black backpack.
>
Etasia whispers something to Karthor.
> 
Aaiyaah asks, "I mean, did you throw it back to him?"
> 
Dragaus chuckles.
> 
Etasia smiles at Karthor, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
> 
Aislynn quietly says, "Fire? And who taught him about fire magics? Was it a warrior mage? I'll bet it was a warrior mage."
> 
> say Krenze has been more active as of late, and dare I say has vastly improved his fighting techniques.
You say, "Krenze has been more active as of late, and dare I say has vastly improved his fighting techniques."
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Crobin says, "Naw...I fumbled it."
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Aislynn glances at Zalinyar.
> 
Aislynn glances at Mazrian.
> 
Dragaus chuckles at Aislynn.
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Mazrian coughs.
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Zalinyar blinks at Aislynn.
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Crobin says, "I would blame the one that drinks the most."
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Crobin nods.
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The tip of Aislynn's tail makes lazy circles in the air.
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Zalinyar clears her throat.
> 
Crobin winks at Zalinyar.
> 
Aaiyaah asks, "Zali? You been teaching Krenze stuff?"
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Zalinyar takes a sip of her haze.
> 
Etasia beams at Karthor!
> 
Dragaus asks Aislynn, "It's always those damned mages, right?"
> 
Dragaus chuckles.
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Mazrian dryly says, "He was already a War Shaman.  This is probably not my fault."
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Aislynn nods to Dragaus.
> 
Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
> 
Crobin says, "Damn waggle fingers anyways."
> 
Aislynn grins at Mazrian.
> 
Dragaus chuckles at Mazrian.
> 
Loud crashes and booms echo in the distance from the direction of Riverhaven's East Gate.
> 
Aislynn winces.
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grin maz
You grin at Mazrian.
> 
Aislynn just nudged Arkalye.
> 
Tirost mumbles something unprintable.
> 
Karthor asks Mazrian, "Probably?"
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Karthor scratches his head.
> 
Zalinyar says to Aaiyaah, "Now when I said I was searching for an apprentice to teach bad habits to, I certainly wouldn't pick the goblin king."
> 
Mazrian says to Karthor, "Well, you know how it is.."
> 
Aaiyaah grins at Zalinyar.
> 
Tirost guzzles down some of his brandy and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.
> 
Aislynn takes a bite of the flatbread.
> 
Etasia smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
> 
Aislynn takes a bite of the flatbread.
> 
Karthor chuckles.
> 
Etasia nods.
> 
Dragaus gazes upward.
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Etasia says, "This gonna be fun."
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Crobin says, "I think Golden would like to be your apprentice Zali."
> 
Dragaus chuckles.
> 
Aislynn takes a bite of the flatbread.
> 
Crobin says, "My horse would love to know how to spit fire at things."
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Aislynn stands up.
> 
Zalinyar grins at Crobin, her dimples flashing into view.
> 
Dragaus exclaims, "Oh, that'd be great!"
> 
Dragaus nods at Crobin, obviously agreeing with his views.
> 
Arkalye nods.
> 
 
Aislynn puts her recliner in a swirling eddy of incandescent light bound by a gold-striated coralite frame.
> 
Aaiyaah claps his hands once in an august gesture.
> 
Mazrian says, "Not sure if that would help or hurt your jousting prospects."
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Mazrian ponders.
> 
Aislynn quietly says, "If you'll excuse us."
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Aislynn raises her hand in a quick salute.
> 
Aislynn joins Arkalye's group.
> 
Arkalye gruffly says, "Forgive us Aaiyaah."
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Aislynn rests her hand on Arkalye's arm with a soft smile.
> 
Dragaus chuckles.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "We may have something we need to look into in Riverhaven, so lets wrap the meeting up real quick."
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Paladin of Eylhaar Arkalye trudges out.
> 
Zalinyar asks Crobin, "Lets work on him getting to grow some scales first, hmm?"
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Aaiyaah says, "If there is nothing else...going once.."
> 
Zalinyar grins at Crobin, her dimples flashing into view.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "Going Crobin....."
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chuckle
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You chuckle.
> 
Zalinyar says to Aaiyaah, "Hey."
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Maunderer Aislynn patters out.
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Crobin raises his hand.
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Karthor chuckles.
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Dragaus chuckles.
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Dragaus exclaims, "Boom!"
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Erieck stretches his arms.
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Tirost gets a pallid ouroboros ring carved from mother of pearl from inside his storyteller's bag.
> 
Zalinyar exclaims to Aaiyaah, "What about petitions!"
> 
Elizzibiana just arrived.
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Aaiyaah exclaims, "Meeting Adjourned!! See you next week!!"
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smile
You smile.
> 
Aaiyaah grins at Zalinyar.
> 
Zalinyar gawks at Aaiyaah.
> 
Zalinyar exclaims, "I have a petition!"
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Mazrian says, "No petitions this week."
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Zalinyar folds her arms across her chest.
> 
Mazrian dryly says, "Tragic, I'm sure."
> 
Aaiyaah says, "We will do petitions...soon."
> 
Etasia laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.
> 
Karthor says, "Is it rock-things? It sounded loud enough to be rock-things."
> 
Aaiyaah says, "Ish."
> 
Karthor scratches his head.
> 
Aaiyaah grins.
> 
Zalinyar sighs.
> 
Dragaus asks, "I can relay the petition, if needed?"
> 
Zalinyar ponders.
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Dragaus says, "If I remember."
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Dragaus gazes at his mead.
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Councilor Elizzibiana jogs out.
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Dragaus takes a sip of his mead.
> 
say }Drag There was a brief time of increased orc activity around Riverhaven. ODS has been diligent in addressing any invasion, in case that activity should perk back up again.
You say to Dragaus, "There was a brief time of increased orc activity around Riverhaven. ODS has been diligent in addressing any invasion, in case that activity should perk back up again."
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Crobin asks, "Who am I joining?"
> 
Zalinyar asks Dragaus, "I suppose, if you wish to hear it?"
> 
Dragaus asks, "Orcs......in Riverhaven?"
> 
Zalinyar says to Dragaus, "You know that I am a researcher, and I just love spending my time sneezing through all the dust and must of old tomes. It pains me that there is a library I am still unable to access, and wish to request a key to the Paladin Guild Libraray in Ratha, as I feel unable to complete my present research project not knowing what is in there to study."
> 
Dragaus frowns.
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nod
You nod.
> 
Karthor nods to Etasia.
> 
Zalinyar asks, "Wait, Orcs?"
> 
Crobin whispers, "what is going on in Riverhaven?"
> 
Etasia hugs Karthor, getting a smile in return.
> 
Karthor smiles.
> 
whisper Crobin We could hear some crashes and booms coming from the Riverhaven East Gate. Most likely a low incursion of something like rebels, but that's what ODS was off to check.
You whisper to Crobin, "We could hear some crashes and booms coming from the Riverhaven East Gate. Most likely a low incursion of something like rebels, but that's what ODS was off to check."
> 
Zalinyar says, "Perfectly times, per usual."
> 
Zalinyar nods.
> 
Dragaus says to Zalinyar, "Have you tried talking to someone on Ratha?  There's more than a few in their Council that might be able to help you."
> 
Pyppa salutes before turning and wandering off to find some rest.
> 
Etasia asks Aaiyaah, "Is the meetin over?"
> 
Crobin leans on Aaiyaah.
> 
Aaiyaah nods to Etasia.
> 
Zalinyar says to Dragaus, "Not as of yet. I had hoped to move the petition directly to the Council."
> 
Dragaus shoves futilely at Aaiyaah.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "Riverhaven may be under attack."
> 
 
Zalinyar nods to Aaiyaah.
> 
Aaiyaah says, "Lets get ready to head there."
> 
 
Dragaus nods to Aaiyaah.
> 
Etasia smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
> 
Crobin joins Aaiyaah's group.
> 
join aai
You join Aaiyaah's group.
Mazrian asks you, "Shall we head to Riverhaven, then?"
 
> 
Karthor nods to Etasia.
> 
Zalinyar joins Aaiyaah's group.
> 
Crobin gets some nightmare black gloves from inside a swirling eddy of incandescent light bound by a gold-striated coralite frame.
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join maz
You join Mazrian's group.
> 
Mazrian joins Aaiyaah's group.
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grin maz
You grin at Mazrian.
> 
Crobin slips some nightmare black gloves onto his hands.
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flail
You flail your arms about.
> 
Crobin says, "Stabbing time."
> 
Etasia says, "Good to see everyone."
> 
Erieck takes a sip of his Elixir.
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join aai
You join Aaiyaah's group.
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Dragaus grins at Crobin.
> 
Karthor joins Aaiyaah's group.
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Tirost joins Aaiyaah's group.
> 
Zalinyar exclaims, "Indeed, save my hometown!"
> 
touch aai
You touch Aaiyaah with a confident grace.
You sense a successful empathic link has been forged between you and Aaiyaah.
You feel the burning fire of pain and suffering building slowly as you instinctively draw out the truth behind Aaiyaah's injuries.
Aaiyaah's injuries include...
... no injuries to speak of.
Aaiyaah has normal vitality.
You sense nothing wrong with Aaiyaah.
> 
Dragaus waves.
> 
link aai pers
You reach out to Aaiyaah with your empathic senses, gradually strengthening the fragile diagnostic link until it is robust enough to persist between you and Aaiyaah without any concentration on your part.
> 
Mazrian says, "Always a pleasure, ETasia."
> 
Erieck grins.
> 
Mazrian smiles.
> 
link aai hand
You deepen your link with Aaiyaah, placing yourself on the verge of establishing a transference link.  A dull ache rises in your throat as Aaiyaah's pain begins to seep through the connection to you.
> 
Baronial Guardsman Dragaus strides out.
> 
Erieck says, "Have fun kicking orcs."
> 
You innately sense that fate has smiled on you, and the world seems just a bit brighter than it did before.
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Ambassador Edrac goes out.
> 
Etasia whispers, "see ye later"
> 
health
Your body feels at full strength.
Your spirit feels full of life.
You have no significant injuries. 
> 
Erieck leaps to his feet!
> 
Etasia hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Etasia with a warm smile.
> 
Etasia waves.
> 
Aaiyaah asks, "Everyone almost ready?"
> 
High Wizard Etasia drifts out.
> 
Mazrian says, "Ready when you are."
> 
Mazrian nods.
> 
Zakarii stands up.
> 
Karthor nods.
> 
Zalinyar says, "I'll prepare my spells down there."
> 
Ambassador Zakarii goes out.
> 
Crobin asks, "Who is leading?"
> 
Aaiyaah moves into position to block attacks against you!
> 
Erieck raises his hand.
> 
Antediluvian Erieck meanders out.
>
Crobin asks, "Am I joining Maz or Aai?"
>
say Aaiyaah.
You say, "Aaiyaah."
>
Aaiyaah says, "Moving in three."
>
Crobin says, "Lets do this."
>
You follow Aaiyaah out.