Tirost/Logs/inquiry-foundations-magic

[Asemath Academy, Auditorium]

This hall, used for lectures and other presentations, can hold the entire student body and faculty of the Academy. Rows of benches for the students and chairs for the professors are arranged before a low platform for the speakers or guests. The room is done in polished rosewood walls enlivened with woven hangings in abstract patterns. Brass and crystal lightglobes hold candles for evening presentations.

Also here: Nemesis Nevali who is sitting.

Obvious exits: out.

You smile.

Mage Aerilia just arrived.

You smile at Aerilia.

Aerilia smiles at you.

You begin to lecture Aerilia on the proper use of the Targeted Magic skill.

Aerilia begins to listen to you teach the Targeted Magic skill.

You see Mage Aerilia Lioren, War Witch of Meraud, an Elf.

Aerilia has pointed ears, gold-flecked blue eyes and a freckled nose. Her golden hair is long and wavy, and is worn in a careless, windblown arrangement. She has freckled skin and a lithe figure.

She is short for an Elf.

She appears to be young.

She is in good shape.

She is wearing a silver necklace decorated with carved cambrinth charms, a fluffy sheepskin cloak clasped by a plain silversteel cloak pin, a loose-fitting Elven wool shirt tied at the wrists with leather cords, some snug-fitting leather leggings and some pliable deer-hide boots affixed with Elven silver buckles.

You ask Aerilia, "Good to see you. How have you been?"

You say to Nevali, "Glad you're here, Nevali."

Nevali asks, "How come?"

You say, "The more people hear and share their ideas, the better."

You smile.

Aerilia nods her head in understanding.

Aerilia says to you, "Just as well as usual. Looking forward to hearing people talk today."

Nevali shrugs.

You chuckle.

You ask Aerilia, "You're planning to be among them, I hope?"

Nevali asks, "You hear my gweth thoughts earlier?"

Aerilia nods to you.

You nod to Nevali.

Nevali leans forward and rests her chin in her hand, a thoughtful expression on her face.

Nevali asks, "Is this gonna be actual historians talkin' about magic, or more speculation?"

You say to Nevali, "I did. Visions are always intereting to hear and interpret."

Nevali says, "Was just a dream, not a vision."

You say, "It's going to be an analysis of the events we've witnessed, and what they can tell us about mana, the Heralds and the Immortals."

You ask Nevali, "Oh?"

You ask, "Not a Moon Mage vision then, but your own personal dream?"

Nevali says, "Yep."

You say, "Ah."

You get an Ilithic applewood picnic basket lined with Elven silk from inside your sling bag.

You pull an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread out of your picnic basket, setting the basket aside as you spread the cloth out on the ground.

[General] Your mind hears Golameth thinking, "here in a few I will be in the Crossing Cemetery to go over combat basics when fighting another opponent, all are welcome but this is baseline knowledge every fighter should know when they enter the fight"

Nevali says, "I hope... folks are gonna just analyze and assess, and not try and shove every square thought into the same circle shaped hole and ignore anything that won't fit."

You chuckle.

Aerilia smiles.

[Personal] Your mind hears Mistanna thinking, "<to you>" "Isn't your think in like 15 roi too?"

You say to Nevali, "I think they'll think what they want, but sharing ideas is useful for a lot of us, I think."

[Personal] Your mind hears Mistanna thinking, "<to you>" "thing*"

Nevali gives a slight nod.

You hear your mental voice echo to Mistanna, "It is. Come by the Academy if you like."

You project your thoughts to Mistanna.

[Personal] Your mind hears Mistanna thinking, "<to you>" "On my way sir!"

You ask Aerilia, "Still training in Therengia?"

Aerilia nods to you.

You ask, "Hunting orcs?"

Nevali says, "Y'know. Used to think... still struggle NOT to think... that everyone on the side of sorcery hated me... for sticking to what sounded... better. Safer. Maybe not immediately safer, but just... y'know... I don't like other planes getting in the way of life on this one."

Nevali angles her ears forward in curiosity.

Nevali asks, "Orcs?"

Aerilia says to you, "Still with the gryphons for now. It's slower going, but I haven't quite found a replacement yet."

Nevali asks, "Adults or...?"

You say to Nevali, "Rest assured that I, as a sorcerer, don't hate you, nor anyone who disapproves of the art."

Aerilia says, "No, the younger ones. The flying adults are too annoying to deal with."

You chuckle at Aerilia.

You nod.

Sublime Mender Kerennya just arrived.

Kerennya says, "Hello."

You smile at Kerennya.

Kerennya waves.

Aerilia waves to Kerennya.

You wave.

Nevali asks, "Yeah. Are they stronger than the orcs and warcats in the village?"

Aerilia says, "Good evening."

Nevali waves to Kerennya.

Kerennya says, "Good evening."

Aerilia says, "Not sure about the orcs. I've wanted to stick to things I can skin where possible."

You say to Kerennya, "Welcome, Kere. Food and drinks are on the cloth."

Nevali says, "I just started huntin' them onyx gargoyles closer to home, no more Therengia for me for a while, I hope."

Kerennya says, "Thanks."

You nod to Aerilia.

Kerennya says to Nevali, "I hunt those too."

Nevali says, "I'm movin' up fast! I thought I was way behind everyone smarter'n me."

Kerennya gets a bowl of fresh cut vegetables with vinaigrette from atop an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread.

Aerilia says, "I tried the seordmaors, but their lightning bolts were a bit too difficult to dodge still."

[General] You hear your mental voice echo, "We're meeting in the Auditorium of the Aesmath Academy in the Crossing for any who wish to discuss what we've learned of magic from recent events."

You nod to Aerilia.

Kerennya says to Nevali, "My combats are ridiculously low with respect to my other skills."

Valynn just arrived.

You smile at Valynn.

Kerennya waves to Valynn.

Valynn grins.

Kerennya slings a duffel bag beautifully embroidered with a dolphin pattern in aquamarine thread off from over her shoulder.

Valynn smiles at you.

You say to Valynn, "Glad you made it."

Kerennya puts her bag in a rippling eddy of radiant ocean-hued light bound by a frame of sungold rays.

Valynn hugs Kerennya, getting a smile in return.

Aerilia hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return.

You say, "Food and drinks are on the cloth."

Kerennya hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return.

Valynn grins at Aerilia.

Aerilia grins.

Valynn hugs Aerilia, getting a smile in return.

Kerennya takes a bite of a bowl of fresh cut vegetables with vinaigrette and chews carefully on it.

[General] Your mind hears Shavay thinking, "Any results from that... machine... thing, west of town?"

Valta Varna Mistanna just arrived.

Valynn says to you, "Glad I could make it as well, thank you."

You smile.

You hug Mistanna who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile. A faint scent of lavender clings to her skin.

Mistanna hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.

Valynn pulls down the hood of her cloak.

Valynn dusts herself off.

Kerennya waves to Mistanna.

You say to Mistanna, "Good to see you, Mistanna."

Mistanna waves to Kerennya.

Valynn draws forth a walnut-hafted fishing spear with a long iron tip.

Aerilia takes a seat.

Valynn shows Aerilia her fishing spear.

Valynn flourishes her fishing spear about in a butterfly pattern.

Mistanna says to you, "You as well."

You smile.

Valynn says to Aerilia, "You have inspired me."

Aerilia asks Valynn, "Oh?"

Ruea just arrived.

Aerilia grins at Valynn.

Valynn shows Aerilia her fishing spear.

Ruea smiles.

You ask Valynn, "Her obssession with spears?"

Valynn grins at Aerilia.

You smile at Ruea.

Valynn chuckles at you!

Valynn nods.

Valynn grins at Ruea.

You say to Ruea, "Welcome, Ru. Thanks for coming."

Ruea smiles at you.

Valynn sheathes her fishing spear.

Aerilia says to Valynn, "Excellent! I bet that's satisfying to throw."

Aerilia smiles broadly as she grasps your lesson, encouraging you.

You say, "Drinks and food are on the cloth."

Ruea says to you, "My pleasure."

Valynn draws forth a triple-tined aldamdin trident with a tamboti handle.

Valynn flourishes her aldamdin trident about in a butterfly pattern.

You see Ruea Shai'lin, an Elf.

Ruea has a softly featured face with high cheekbones, delicately pointing ears, dark lashes framing prismatic silver eyes and a fine, straight nose. Her champagne-blonde hair is hip length and marked with a frost-white streak over one temple, and is worn in a deceptively careless-looking arrangement of upswept locks held in place by a lifesculpted silverwillow tiara graced with a radiant molten-core diamond. She has sun-kissed skin and a poised willowy figure.

She is petite for an Elf.

She appears to be young.

She has a tattoo of a delicate vine winding across her collarbone, dappled with an array of violets in a muted watercolor design. Fine lines of verdant green trail gracefully around the slender arch of her shoulder, each blossom captured at a different angle and phase of bloom. The brilliant green tendrils drift down toward the elbow, its curving leaves cradling fragile buds inked in variegated shades of indigo ink on her arm.

She is in good shape.

She is wearing a fragile aldamdin earcuff suspending a wire-wrapped dawnbreak diamond, a fetching dove-white wildlace gown dappled with beautifully preserved violets, a scorched witchclaw band inlaid with a lurid purple crystal knot, a delicate windsteel ring cradling a faceted moss agate with striking inclusions, a lifesculpted silverwillow ring cradling a molten-core diamond, a chainmail blued moonsilver anklet dangling an ocean's heart diamond, a lifesculpted silverwillow anklet beset with ice-white diamonds and a pair of high heels studded with white diamonds.

Mistanna waves to Ruea.

Valynn shows Aerilia her aldamdin trident.

Ruea waves to Mistanna.

Valynn says, "So's that one."

Valynn grins.

Aerilia nods to Valynn.

You ask Valynn, "Can I see it as well?"

Valynn asks, "The trident or the spear?"

You slowly ask Valynn, "Both...?"

Thinker Couri just arrived.

Defier of the Heralds Saragos just arrived.

Valynn offers you a walnut-hafted fishing spear with a long iron tip. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.

Aerilia chuckles.

Saragos gives a courteous nod and tips his hat politely.

You accept Valynn's offer and are now holding a walnut-hafted fishing spear with a long iron tip.

You bow to Saragos.

Aerilia stands up.

Saragos says, "Evening."

Valynn smiles broadly as she grasps your lesson, encouraging you.

Aerilia bobs a brief, respectful bow towards Saragos.

You wave to Couri.

Valynn nods politely to Saragos.

Ruea waves to Saragos.

>app my spear careful

This is not an appropriate place for that.

Aerilia says, "Good evening."

Valynn grins at Couri.

>look my spear

Graceful sea creatures are carved along the handle, twisting and twining about each other.

Couri smiles at you.

You offer your fishing spear to Valynn, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.

Valynn has accepted your offer and is now holding a walnut-hafted fishing spear with a long iron tip.

Couri beams at Valynn!

Valynn offers you a triple-tined aldamdin trident with a tamboti handle. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.

You say to Valynn, "Very nice, and probably very useful."

You accept Valynn's offer and are now holding a triple-tined aldamdin trident with a tamboti handle.

>look my tri

Oddly reflectionless, the glossy metal gleams next to the reddish-brown wood. Tiny negerat pods are carved into the handle in an attempt to ward off bad luck.

Valynn nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views.

You turn a triple-tined aldamdin trident with a tamboti handle in the light, admiring it.

Couri just hugged Nevali.

Nevali hugs Couri, who wraps her arms around Nevali with a warm smile.

Leviathan Friend Lupdels just arrived.

You ask Valynn, "Where did you come across this?"

Valynn smiles broadly as she grasps your lesson, encouraging you.

You rest your hand on a triple-tined aldamdin trident with a tamboti handle.

Valynn grins slowly at you.

You offer your aldamdin trident to Valynn, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.

Valynn says to you, "That was a raffle prize."

Valynn has accepted your offer and is now holding a triple-tined aldamdin trident with a tamboti handle.

You smile at Valynn.

You say, "That's a great one."

Kerennya takes a bite of a bowl of fresh cut vegetables with vinaigrette and chews carefully on it.

Valynn nods in agreement.

Valynn says, "Truly."

You ask Valynn, "Has Aerilia tried to buy it from you yet?"

Valynn sheathes her aldamdin trident.

Aerilia chortles softly at some secret joke.

Valynn starts chortling at you!

Valynn shakes her head.

You say to Saragos, "Glad you made it, Saragos."

Aerilia says to you, "You'll scold me for this, but I don't actually carry any real weapons on me. I only use elemental ones."

Lady of Elamiri Ayrell just arrived.

You smile at Ayrell.

Valynn smiles at Ayrell.

You bow to Ayrell.

Ayrell smiles softly

Ayrell curtsies gracefully.

Aerilia bobs a brief, respectful bow towards Ayrell.

Ruea smiles at Ayrell.

You say to Aerilia, "I'm both impressed and tempted to scold."

Valynn says, "Greetings Ayrell."

Ayrell smiles at Valynn.

Aerilia smiles quickly.

Emerald Knight Vaddon just arrived, leading his group.

Shadow Wraith Rairken just arrived.

Ayrell softly says to Valynn, "Good evening."

You ask Aerilia, "Couldn't you favor elemental weapons, but carry some physical ones as backups?"

Dreambound Prophet Miskton just arrived.

Kerennya asks Aerilia, "Do you train all the weapons?"

Rairken bows.

Ayrell nods politely to Aerilia.

You smile at Miskton.

You bow to Miskton.

Aerilia says to you, "That would be the smart thing to do."

Miskton nods politely.

Mistanna beams at Miskton!

Rairken hugs Eriin, who wraps her arms around Rairken with a warm smile.

Kerennya waves to Miskton.

Ruea clasps Ayrell's hand tenderly.

You say to Miskton, "Welcome, my friend."

Aerilia shakes her head at Kerennya.

Vaddon smiles.

Eriin beams at Rairken!

You chuckle at Aerilia.

Valynn says to Ayrell, "It's nice to see you out and about."

Ruea smiles at Miskton.

Miskton smiles at you.

Your jaw drops.

Ayrell smiles at Ruea.

Miskton says, "Glad to be able to be here."

You ask, "Rairken?"

Eriin grins.

Rairken exclaims, "In the flesh!"

You say, "Gods, it's been an age and then some."

You smile at Vaddon.

Kerennya asks Aerilia, "Are elemental weapons only melee, except LT and HT?"

Valynn grins at Vaddon.

Ruea whispers something to Ayrell.

Vaddon nods to you.

Aerilia nods to Kerennya.

Rairken says, "It has been, just recently back from a long vacation. Its great to be back."

You say to Vaddon, "Welcome, Vaddon. Thanks for joining us."

* Holy Guardian Unaka joins the adventure.

Ayrell softly says to Valynn, "Thank you. I am still struggling with large crowds, but I thought the topic of discussion would be of interest."

Aerilia says to Kerennya, "No elemental bows or crossbows, alas."

You smile at Rairken.

Rairken grins at you.

Vaddon says, "Glad we are able to make it."

Valynn grins at Ayrell.

Kerennya nods to Aerilia.

Valynn nods in agreement.

You say to Rairken, "Glad to have you back."

Rairken asks, "How ya been?"

Rairken exclaims, "Thank you!"

You say, "Busy, but good."

Rairken nods to you.

Ayrell nods at Ruea, obviously agreeing with her views.

Zalinyar smiles at Vaddon, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Rairken says, "I feel that."

Zalinyar gently kisses Vaddon on the cheek.

Kerennya says, "That's what I thought. I am trying to help a young warrior mage, but I'm a little outside my field of expertise."

Ruea smiles at Zalinyar.

Holy Guardian Unaka just arrived.

Valynn says to Ayrell, "I think it will be very interesting and probably a good refresher."

Ayrell whispers something to Ruea.

Unaka waves.

Kerennya waves to Unaka.

Mistanna waves to Unaka.

Ruea winks at Ayrell.

Aerilia beams at Unaka!

Zalinyar waves to Ruea.

Ezathiel whispers something to Ayrell.

Kerennya exclaims, "Unaka!"

Ayrell nods to Valynn.

Butcher Tweedee just arrived.

Ayrell smiles at Ezathiel.

Unaka says, "Hey there."

Unaka flashes a wide grin.

Kerennya says, "Food on the cloth, Unaka."

Aerilia says to Unaka, "Hello there. Nice to see you."

Couri curtsies to Unaka.

Pokeke Izzu'hhr Elizzibiana just arrived.

Valynn grins at Unaka.

You quietly ask Ruea, "The lifesculpted jewlery is exquisite. I hope you'll show me later?"

You bow to Unaka.

You smile at Unaka.

Mathematician Avrenka just arrived.

Avrenka waves.

You say to Unaka, "It's been a long time, Unaka. Thanks for joining us."

Unaka says, "Food! At university? I like it."

Valynn smiles at Avrenka.

You wave to Avrenka.

Dzive Asini Leayne just arrived.

You laugh!

Avrenka waves to Unaka.

Valynn grins at Leayne.

Wild Card Elore just arrived.

Leayne smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Unaka nods to you.

Vaddon smiles at Leayne.

You say, "Food and drink are on the cloth."

* The scent of baked pastries and the echo of bagpipes herald the arrival of Aislynn.

Rairken asks, "How has everyone been? I hear there are quite a few "events"?"

Kerennya mutters something into the air about wish someone would teach debil for once.

Elore wraps her arms around Ezathiel, giving Ezathiel a great big bear hug!

Unaka gets a golden-brown roll stuffed with spinach and feta cheese from atop an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread.

Leayne softly says, "Hello."

Zalinyar hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Zalinyar with a warm smile.

Ezathiel whispers something to Ayrell.

Kerennya waves to Ezathiel.

Elore snaps to attention and hails you with a crisp hand salute.

Ezathiel smiles at Ayrell.

Unaka messily gobbles down a golden-brown roll stuffed with spinach and feta cheese.

Avrenka says, "Good to see everyone again."

You nod to Rairken.

Leayne hugs Zalinyar, who wraps her arms around Leayne with a warm smile.

Ezathiel hugs Kerennya, getting a smile in return.

Valynn hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Valynn with a warm smile.

Leayne just hugged Vaddon.

You wave to Zalinyar.

Aerilia waves to Avrenka.

Ezathiel hugs Elore, who wraps her arms around Ezathiel with a warm smile.

Kerennya waves to Avrenka.

Leayne hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.

Ezathiel smiles at Elore.

Zalinyar smiles at you, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Leayne just hugged Nevali.

Rairken says, "I feel I have only caught wind af a few of them, I look forward to this discussion."

You say to Elore, "Good to see you, Elore."

Ayrell smiles at Ezathiel.

You nod to Rairken.

Leayne hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return.

Valynn leans over and whispers, "Who is Rairken?"

Unaka takes a bite of the vegetables.

Kerennya takes a sip of her reserve.

Valynn grins at Leayne.

Leayne just hugged Ruea.

Tweedee's warrior's kimono gives off the faint scent of ham as it flutters softly in the air.

Ezathiel smiles at Ayrell.

Tweedee grins at Unaka.

Ruea hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Ruea with a warm smile.

Ezathiel nods to Ayrell.

Elore beams at you! What a warm feeling!

You whisper to Valynn, "A skilled Empath who lived in Therengia in days gone by."

Burning Torch Talokai just arrived.

You smile at Talokai.

You bow to Talokai.

Kerennya waves to Aislynn.

Mistanna hugs Aislynn, who wraps her arms around Mistanna with a warm smile.

Aislynn hugs Mistanna, who wraps her arms around Aislynn with a warm smile.

Aislynn waves to Kerennya.

Unaka flashes a wide grin at Tweedee.

Ruea chuckles.

Valynn leans over and whispers, "Oh, thank you."

You say to Talokai, "Welcome, Master Talokai."

Talokai shakes your hand.

Leayne sits down on the wooden bench.

Ayrell whispers something to Ruea.

Miskton nods politely to Unaka.

Talokai says to you, "Please. Just Talokai, friend."

Miskton says to Unaka, "I'm not sure we've met. The name is Miskton Ramahk. I've been... indisposed for a while."

Tweedee offers Unaka a steamy raven-shaped slab of spicy ham.

Talokai smiles at you.

You smile.

You nod.

Rairken smiles at Talokai.

Unaka nods to Miskton.

Leayne takes a sip of her wine.

You say, "Alright, let's get started."

Aislynn unties an overstuffed frost opal icesilk recliner with clawed icesteel pivuh feet from the straps of her low-slung belt.

You recite:

"Welcome, and thank you for coming."

Unaka says to Miskton, "Hello. I'm Unaka. Glad to see you're back."

Aislynn settles into the overstuffed recliner and reclines comfortably.

Lupdels smiles.

You say, "Food and drinks are on the cloth."

Unaka gazes at her ham.

Valynn grins at Miskton.

Tweedee nods.

Tweedee winks.

Valynn raises a hand to her chest and bows her head to Miskton.

Saragos nods to you.

Saragos gets a pear-shaped glass of dark whiskey from atop an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread.

Lupdels gets a flagon of red wine from atop an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread.

Aislynn gets a slice of dark chocolate cake with a chocolate glaze from atop an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread.

Ruea whispers something to Ayrell.

You say, "For those of you who could use a recap of the events that have recently taken place, allow me to apologize in advance."

Aislynn gives a bright, high-pitched trill from the back of her throat.

Unaka wipes a tiny bit of drool from the corner of her mouth.

Ruea chuckles at Ayrell.

Valynn sits down on the wooden bench.

Aislynn nibbles on her chocolate cake.

Ruea gets a glass of sparkling champagne from atop an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread.

Tweedee chuckles.

Ruea takes a sip of her champagne.

Valynn grins at Aislynn.

Unaka says, "On second thought, food at the academy is distracting."

Leayne gets a slice of dark chocolate cake with a chocolate glaze from atop an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread.

You say, "I will be speaking of things I felt I've learned from them, but not recounting them in detail."

Eriin grins at Unaka.

Aislynn shows Valynn her chocolate cake.

Aislynn nods to Valynn.

You chuckle at Unaka.

Miskton gets a snifter of Rissan brandy from atop an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread.

Unaka takes a bite of the ham.

Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.

Aislynn takes a bite of the cake.

Esotericist Eyst just arrived.

Aerilia sits down on the wooden bench.

Saragos takes a sip of his whiskey.

Unaka softly says, "Wow, that's a ham."

You say, "In light of recent events, I wanted to discuss three questions of great relevance to magic and our plane."

Unaka messily gobbles down a steamy raven-shaped slab of spicy ham.

Tweedee lets out a loud "Huzzah!"

You ask, "What do we know about mana? What do we know about the Heralds, and what have we learned about the Immortals?"

Ruea blinks at Unaka.

Tweedee coughs.

Talokai takes a seat.

Ayrell gazes off into the distance.

You say, "I am by no means an expert in magical theory. My focus is mainly praxis."

Ezathiel pats Ayrell on the back.

Unaka sits down on the wooden bench.

Ruea whispers something to Ayrell.

Leayne takes a sip of her wine.

Nevali says, "They're slow."

Shavay just arrived.

Ayrell smiles at Ezathiel.

Ezathiel smiles at Ayrell.

You say, "But I'll do my best to go over what I think I know, and I am grateful for your thoughts and corrections."

Eriin beams at Rairken!

You say, "The first topic I'd like to discuss is mana."

You say, "My understanding of the fundamentals of magic is that mages begin by developing attunement to a frequency of mana."

You say, "Then mages use spell patterns to manipulate mana and create spell effects."

You say, "Manipulating mana into spell patterns requires mental effort and an attuned nervous system."

You say, "It is the energy created through manipulating mana that powers spells and produces other effects."

You ask, "Does anyone understand these fundamental processes of magic differently, or have anything they wish to add?"

Rairken nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views.

Aislynn rests her hand on Vaddon's arm with a soft smile.

An almost visible connection between Aislynn and Vaddon seems to thrum through the air.

Vaddon shivers briefly as wounds and traces of battle abruptly vanish from his body.

Aislynn exhales slowly as corresponding wounds bloom on her flesh.

Ezathiel gazes at you.

You say, "I would next like to talk about what I've learned about mana in the events concerning the Heralds."

Aislynn takes a bite of the cake.

Talokai shakes his head at you.

Elizzibiana gets some steamed sand spider legs with a melted lime-butter from inside her spidersilk pack.

Unaka nods to you.

You say, "I used to entertain the idea that all mana was from one source, and it was only our perception that separated it into lunar, elemental, life and holy types."

Elizzibiana takes a bite of the legs.

Lupdels ponders.

You say, "That idea was wrong."

Elizzibiana takes a bite of the legs.

Aislynn takes a bite of the cake.

Saragos raises an eyebrow.

You say, "The manipulation of mana creates energy, and that energy can be pure or mixed."

Tweedee makes a disgusting grunting noise.

Miskton ponders.

Ezathiel ponders.

You hear the voice of a crier outside announce, "The shop 'Klausette Full Of Things' is open for business! The entrance can be found at the Solarium in the Crossing Plaza."

You say, "The fact that Heralds' cannot use the energy from mixed-mana casting proves sorcerous casting is fundamentally different from casting spells using only one's attuned frequency."

Unaka says, "Juice."

You nod to Unaka.

Aerilia nods to Unaka.

Elizzibiana takes a sip of her myn'tanyl.

Aislynn wobbles, moaning softly in pleasure.

Aislynn takes a bite of the cake.

Kerennya grins at Unaka.

You say, "One important thing I've learned from these events is that our spellcasting affects an ecosystem of more powerful entities."

Leayne takes a bite of the cake.

Elizzibiana takes a bite of the legs.

You say, "By using different types of mana and different spellcasting processes, our actions affect the Immortals, demons, Heralds, elementals, and probably many other entities."

Talokai nods to you.

You ask, "Does anyone else wish to share their observations or thoughts about mana?"

Saragos nods to you.

Saragos clears his throat.

Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.

You nod to Saragos.

Aislynn takes a bite of the cake.

You say to Saragos, "Please share your thoughts, Saragos."

Valynn leans back.

Kerennya takes a bite of a bowl of fresh cut vegetables with vinaigrette and chews carefully on it.

Saragos says, "I sort of agree with you that mana spectrum theory is probably not the best way to describe things, but I think that it's not entirely clear that it's completely wrong."

Aislynn casually observes the area.

Ruea leans on Ayrell.

Lady of Frostbite Siendra just arrived.

Aislynn puts a waffled fish-shaped pastry with a delicate honey glaze on an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread.

Kerennya smiles at Siendra.

Saragos says, "If each mana type is a specific frequency of wave in a pool, and you do one type, it's orderly."

Siendra smiles.

Aislynn makes a chirring noise in Siendra's direction.

Ruea whispers something to Ayrell.

Siendra hugs Aislynn, who wraps her arms around Siendra with a warm smile.

Leayne takes a sip of her wine.

You say to Saragos, "The spectrum theory is mostly correct, I think. I wanted to believe in a more unified theory before these events."

Aislynn hugs Siendra, who wraps her arms around Aislynn with a warm smile.

Siendra hugs Ayrell, getting a smile in return.

You smile at Siendra.

You hug Siendra who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile. A faint scent of cloves clings to her skin.

Siendra hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.

Siendra smiles at you.

Ayrell hugs Siendra, who wraps her arms around Ayrell with a warm smile.

Saragos says, "But if you have two different people making waves of different lengths, it becomes chaotic. That chaos might be the problem with "mixed" mana for the Heralds."

Rairken leans on Eriin.

Unaka nods to Saragos.

You say to Saragos, "Possibly. The mechanism of what makes mixed mana mixed is a mystery to me. I have theories, but I did not include the details in this presentation."

Saragos says, "So it might still be that each mana type isn't really a discrete thing, just the same thing in a different configuration, and our perceptions make the different mana types seem more different than they truly are."

Saragos nods to you.

You gaze thoughtfully at Saragos.

Leayne takes a sip of her wine.

Valynn ponders.

Lupdels takes a sip of his wine.

Ruea whispers something to Ayrell.

Ruea takes a sip of her champagne.

Unaka rubs her head.

Elore slowly empties her lungs.

Siendra hugs Lupdels, who wraps his arms around Siendra with a warm smile.

Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.

Ayrell blinks at Ruea.

Ezathiel nods to Elore.

You say to Saragos, "Interesting take. I hope we can discuss it more later, but I have the sense from the complete absence of holy mana from the null prison, that some mana sources, at least, are completely distinct from others."

Belzor just arrived.

Nevali says, "Basically, all mana is bread, but some mana is cinnamon buns and other mana is carrot cake, and when you cram it all into one big lump, it doesn't taste great."

Saragos takes a sip of his whiskey.

Nevali nods.

Ruea glances at Ayrell thoughtfully, her lips tilting into a secretive smile before looking away.

You chuckle at Nevali.

Saragos nods to you.

Ruea takes a sip of her champagne.

Lupdels nods to you.

Unaka glances at Nevali.

Ezathiel chuckles at Nevali.

Aislynn quietly says to Nevali, "Cinnamon carrot cake sounds lovely, though."

Nevali says to Unaka, "Please stop saying the word "juice" now, you can talk about bread and cake."

Leayne nods to Zalinyar.

Lady of the Watch Dantia just arrived.

Siendra smiles at Nevali.

Leayne leans on Zalinyar.

Valynn grins at Nevali.

Rairken chortles softly at some secret joke.

Unaka exclaims, "I like juice!"

You smile at Dantia.

Nevali sighs.

Dantia stands near Valynn.

Ayrell rubs her head.

Eriin laughs at Nevali.

Siendra laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Valynn grins at Dantia.

Aerilia smiles.

Dantia nods to you.

You say, "The next topic I'd like to discuss is the Heralds."

Zalinyar grins at Leayne, her dimples flashing into view.

Valynn pats a wooden bench.

Rairken waves to Dantia.

Ezathiel winces.

Dantia gazes upward.

Leayne waves to Dantia.

Dantia smiles.

Kerennya waves to Dantia.

You say, "The Heralds seem to be extremely powerful, primal entities that played an important role in shaping our plane and its inhabitants."

Unaka says, "Juice is really, uh... liquid. Feels like that makes a lot of sense to me. But I could be wrong."

You say, "I had always associated the Heralds with the guardian dragons who helped Lanival, but it seems the entities in our skies are far older, and of a different nature."

Aislynn offers Unaka a cloud-white juice carton covered in sparkling glitter rainbows.

Aislynn pats Unaka on the back.

Unaka accepts Aislynn's juice carton.

Sir Madigan just arrived.

Madigan raises his hand in a quick salute.

Unaka flashes a wide grin at Aislynn.

You snap to attention and hail Madigan with a crisp hand salute.

Rairken waves to Madigan.

Dantia smiles at Valynn.

Madigan snaps to attention and hails Rairken with a crisp hand salute.

Dantia touches Madigan with a confident grace and heartfelt smile.

You say, "They have great control over elemental, life and lunar mana, but not holy, which they view as alien."

Dantia joins Madigan's group.

Rairken grins at Madigan.

Madigan gently kisses Dantia on the cheek.

Valynn leans forward and rests her chin in her hand, a thoughtful expression on her face.

You say, "The Heralds, like the Immortals and demons, can operate outside the bounds and natural laws of the Plane of Abiding, as we saw in their use of null prisons."

Valynn gazes at you.

Druid Zyros just arrived.

You say, "The null prisons contain countless prisoners, who are bound by gossamer threads, rendering them largely senseless and powerless."

Madigan gazes at you.

Aerilia gives a slight nod.

Kerennya shudders.

Unaka frowns.

Aislynn frowns.

You say, "The Heralds also seem to desire control over the Plane of Abiding, which they have pursued in a variety of ways, from manipulation, to imprisonment, to force."

Rairken asks, "Where is this null prison?"

Ayrell shivers.

Rairken says, "Forgive me for knowing so little about iy."

Rairken coughs.

Nevali raises her hand.

You say to Rairken, "That's an interesting question."

Rairken nods to you.

Dantia adjusts her Therengian rose into place.

Unaka quietly says to Nevali, "I like cake too though."

Saragos says to Rairken, "I've got theories, but they're just that. I was working on that problem before the Immortals bailed us out."

Nevali beams at Unaka!

Rairken nods to Saragos.

Nevali says to you, "I got a kinda... idea-thing."

You say to Rairken, "I'll continue with what we know for now, and but it's something we should return to. The sort answer is, it's likely outside the physical space of our plane."

Ruea rubs Ayrell gently, massaging her muscles.

Nevali pushes her glasses up the bridge of her nose.

Rairken asks, "Has anyone escaped from the prison?"

Ezathiel takes a sip of his tea.

You nod to Nevali.

Saragos nods to you.

Grinning, Unaka pulls a swig from a cloud-white juice carton covered in sparkling glitter rainbows.

Dantia glances at Rairken.

Rairken says, "My apologies, I will save my questions for later."

You say to Nevali, "Go ahead, and then I'll continue."

Ruea gazes upward.

Talokai smirks.

You shake your head at Rairken.

Valynn nods to Rairken.

Nevali says, "So, as people said, the void prison is kind of outside time, but time still sorta passes in there... so..."

You say, "No, all questions are welcome here."

Leayne takes a bite of the cake.

Rairken nods to Aislynn.

Valynn whispers something to Rairken.

Rairken nods to Saragos.

Rairken nods to Valynn.

Leayne gets a glass of sparkling champagne from atop an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread.

Valynn grins at Rairken.

Nevali says, "I was sorta thinking, what if those people who are all... connected in there, are from a time before the Immortals... and maybe they're dead, or maybe they were taken, but either way, they were... taken there to kinda filter the mana..."

Dantia gets a delicate china cup of Elothean jade tea from atop an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread.

Leayne takes a sip of her champagne.

Kerennya takes a sip of her reserve.

Siendra gazes at Nevali.

Aislynn ponders.

Rairken says, "My apologies to those in attanedance, I do not mean to bring up tramatic events."

Unaka frowns.

Ruea whispers something to Dantia.

Lupdels nods to Nevali.

Nevali says, "And they're running out of energy, and since the Immortals... do they do something else, when you guys die? Prydaens, we come back, but... what if this prison place was meant to keep filling with new people to filter mana."

You say to Nevali, "That's an interesting and horrifying idea."

Lupdels tugs at the tip of his beard distractedly.

Ruea glances at Ayrell.

Madigan quietly says, "Bloody horrifying."

Dantia whispers something to Ruea.

You nod to Madigan.

Nevali asks, "What if the Heralds are mad at the Immortals because the Immortals are keeping you from being sent there?"

Couri nods in agreement.

Ruea whispers something to Ayrell.

Dantia smiles at Ayrell.

Ayrell smiles at Ruea.

Aislynn makes a grunting noise.

Unaka firmly says to Nevali, "The Immortals don't put people in that prison. The Heralds did that."

Kerennya says to Nevali, "In that case, I think we'd need to get rid of the Heralds once and for all."

Nevali says, "Or... the Immortals are the angry ones, because they found this nice juicy feast of mana for themselves and don't want the filter to get stronger..."

Ayrell whispers something to Ruea.

Zyros nods to Kerennya.

Ayrell smiles at Dantia.

Shavay says, "Or some beings claiming to be the Heralds did it."

Aerilia folds her arms across her chest.

Valynn whispers something to Rairken.

Madigan adjusts his half plate.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Dantia hugs Ayrell, getting a smile in return.

Rairken smiles at Valynn.

Ayrell just hugged Dantia.

Ruea whispers something to Ayrell.

Rairken bows to Valynn.

Ruea takes a sip of her champagne.

Siendra quietly asks, "Don't the Heralds still have a role, though?"

Nevali says, "Just a thought... and no, I weren't suggesting the gods put people there. I dunno what they do."

Aislynn gazes at Siendra.

Valynn nods politely to Rairken.

Aislynn quietly asks Siendra, "Is it a necessary role?"

You say to Siendra, "That is also an excellent question."

Siendra says, "I'm not saying they are good, only that we can't just decide to end something that has lived through all of time because we don't like them."

Unaka says, "Truffenyi made us, and he loves us. Don't believe he'd do anything like that."

You say, "One that I've been thinking about a lot."

Talokai snorts at Unaka.

Nevali scratches one ear, looking bemused.

Elore gazes at you.

Siendra asks Aislynn, "I don't know. But who are we to say?"

Elore nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Aislynn quietly asks Siendra, "Who are they to dictate?"

Aislynn makes a grunting noise.

Siendra laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Siendra says, "I also don't know."

Siendra smiles at Aislynn.

Aislynn chuckles.

Aislynn nods to Siendra.

You say, "I'm going to go on for now, but the role of the Heralds is something we should return to, if anyone wishes afterward."

Lupdels nods to Siendra.

Kerennya says to Siendra, "The knotty issue is that the Heralds seem stuck in old ways that don't have room for sorcery. They also operate as bullies."

You say, "The Heralds have been using an increasing amount of pure mana energy, so much so that in recent times, we've experienced wild magic due to the net loss of energy that suffuses our plane."

Lupdels says, "Do not remove a fence until you know why it was put up in the first place ... Could also apply to the Heralds."

You say, "Because the Heralds need more pure mana energy, and those who resist them can make use of mixed mana energy, they desire the complete elimination of sorcery and sorcerers."

Leayne takes a sip of her champagne.

Nevali mutters something into the air about gods are bullies too.

Siendra nods to Lupdels.

Eriin grins at Nevali.

Rairken smiles at Valynn.

Rairken nods to Valynn.

You ask, "Does anyone view the actions of the Heralds differently, before I move on to speak about the Immortals?"

Kerennya says to Lupdels, "That's not a completely terrible idea, but the Heralds consistently refuse dialogue."

Belzor gazes at you.

Shavay says, "I still don't think they were the actual Heralds."

Lupdels nods to Kerennya.

Lupdels raises an eyebrow in Shavay's direction.

Nevali says to Kerennya, "Except that one time, when... we almost got talking... until..."

Saragos says, "The Heralds took our people, with no communication, no sense of proportion of the punishment to the 'crime', and no remorse. The Immortals brought them back. We must consider the Heralds to be our enemies, or we shall forever be cowering before whatever demands they have so that they might better feast."

Nevali motions to Unaka.

Siendra says, "I don't think wanting purity is wrong. But they *are* bullies."

Aislynn quietly asks, "Is there a no sorcery and no Heralds option?"

Aislynn frowns.

Aerilia says, "I think we're past the point of imposters, given what's been happening in the sky."

Saragos says, "Living as free people is not compatible with their continued existence. They should be destroyed or driven off."

Unaka glances at Nevali.

Dantia takes a sip of her tea.

Valynn coughs.

Avrenka says to Aislynn, "Liraxes did mention other ways of restoring balance that were not effective as sorcery."

Ayrell gazes off into the distance.

Shavay says, "I'm not saying it's not powerful beings. But I don't think it's the Heralds."

Avrenka says to Aislynn, "Certain placement of objects, he mentioned if I recall correctly."

Valynn takes a sip of her water.

Nevali says to Unaka, "Forgiven doesn't mean it didn't happen."

Aislynn quietly asks Avrenka, "Oh? Did anyone ask what those were?"

Siendra says, "I just can't imagine destroying them wouldn't have repurcussions. Driving them off, however, would be ideal."

Aislynn ponders.

Unaka furrows her brow.

You say to Aislynn, "Probably, but right now, sorcery seems to be a stop gap in catastrophies to the plane."

Leayne takes a bite of the cake.

Unaka asks Nevali, "Sorry. Maybe I missed something. What do you mean?"

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Avrenka looks at Aislynn and shrugs.

Aislynn mutters to herself.

Saragos nods to you.

Avrenka says to Aislynn, "Alas we seem to have lost that thread."

Lupdels ponders.

Zyros gets a pear-shaped glass of dark whiskey from atop an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread.

Aislynn quietly says to Avrenka, "Alas. Perhaps the Liraxes-thing can be bribed with more math to explore those options as well."

Lupdels chuckles.

Avrenka says to Aislynn, "His motives beyond "restoring balance" seem ineffable, unfortunately."

Ezathiel takes a sip of his tea.

Aislynn makes a grunting noise.

You say to Siendra, "It seems possible, perhaps even likely, that Immortals could do what the Heralds could have done, or have done in the past."

Nevali says to Unaka, "When Kethrai got the pure mana party going, the Heralds were all, finally, you're listening! And then IMMEDIATELY, before we even had five minutes of understanding what coulda been different, Meraud was all huffy and you and Asildu started throwing down..."

Saragos says to you, "Before we can make any clear decisions on Sorcery vs not-Sorcery, I think we need to understand what this energy coming into our plane is during Sorcerous castings. Until we have some idea of what's going on there, we're just flailing in the dark and guessing."

Unaka blushes a deep green color.

You say to Saragos, "Yes, though I believe the Immortals will guide us."

Ruea glances at Ayrell.

Avrenka says to Nevali, "She's apologized for that, y'know."

Siendra slyly asks you, "And will all the Immortals be welcome? Pack and Triquetra and all?"

Druid of the Spire Waydren just arrived.

You nod to Siendra.

Saragos gazes at Nevali.

Aislynn makes a chirring noise in Waydren's direction.

Unaka says to Nevali, "I already said I'm sorry to Kethrai, but I guess you all deserve an apology too. I'm sorry I was hasty."

Nevali says to Avrenka, "I know, and I'm saying an apology doesn't re-write history."

You ask Siendra, "Have you spoken to Nawain?"

Aerilia shakes her head.

Waydren nods politely to Aislynn.

Lupdels frowns.

Siendra says, "I owe her an afternoon tea."

Lupdels nods to Waydren.

Siendra nods to you.

You smile at Siendra.

Waydren bows to Lupdels.

Valynn quietly asks, "Maybe this is a topic best saved for another time. Maybe we could move on?"

You say to Siendra, "Please ask her about her experiences."

Leayne takes a bite of the cake.

Valynn takes a sip of her water.

Aerilia says to Unaka, "If the Immortals literally making their ire known wasn't a good enough reason to fight, what could be? You needn't apologize."

Avrenka dryly says, "Let's not pull an Onara and start holding grudges."

Unaka says, "I'm not usually so hasty. Like to think things through slowly. That was a reminder of what happens when I get hasty, and I'm sorry about it."

Siendra grins at Aislynn.

Unaka shakes her head as if clearing it.

Lupdels smiles at Avrenka.

Aislynn chuckles.

Lupdels says to Avrenka, "Well said."

Dantia takes a sip of her tea.

Kerennya pats Unaka on the back.

You say to Siendra, "I'll come to what I've learned about the Rakash gods and others and their relationship to the Immortals and the Heralds in a moment."

Leayne takes a sip of her champagne.

Siendra nods.

Unaka says to Nevali, "I understand that my actions can't be taken back. There's nothing I can do but ask for forgiveness and try to do better."

Unaka says, "If you don't wanna forgive me, I understand."

Ezathiel pats Unaka on the back.

Lupdels smiles at Unaka.

Ruea says, "Perhaps we could focus on the topic of the current event rather than rehashing past issues."

Ruea takes a sip of her champagne.

You smile at Ruea.

Unaka says to Aerilia, "And yeah, they were pretty mad. But also I was pretty hasty. Might have helped to let people think it through themselves first."

Ezathiel nods in agreement.

Rairken grins at Ruea.

Valynn grins at Ruea.

Ayrell rubs the brand on her neck.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Aerilia looks at Unaka and shrugs.

Nevali says to Unaka, "You said all this last time we spoke, too... I've already forgiven you, just... not gonna forget that fighting and the gods being huffy didn't give us time to see how things coulda gone different, even for a day."

Ezathiel glances at Ayrell.

Dantia glances at Ayrell.

You say, "The final topic I wanted to discuss is we've learned of the Immortals."

Dantia rubs a unique brand.

Kerennya takes a sip of her reserve.

Unaka nods to Nevali.

You say, "The Immortals are fundamental to our lives and cultures, but it seems they did not create the plane, and came sometime later in its history."

Aerilia quietly says to Unaka, "We all felt the world slide in the wrong direction with the pure mana. I'm not sure there was much else to consider."

Unaka says to Nevali, "I hear you. We'd better listen to Tirost now though."

Waydren nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views.

Ruea smiles.

You say, "They know us intimately."

Zyros grins.

You say, "They speak to us in ways we understand, and know personal details of our lives."

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

You say, "Though they are associated with different forces and domains of influence, they work together towards a common goal, as we see in the celestial host above us."

Kerennya smiles.

You say, "They can use mixed mana energy in ways that Heralds cannot."

Ruea takes a sip of her champagne.

Lupdels nods to you.

You say, "They co-exist with a variety of other powerful entities including the Rakash gods and entities from the Plane of Probability like Liraxes."

Saragos says to Nevali, "I'm astonished that anyone can hold the position that beings who kidnapped our loved ones were perhaps things we should have cossetted or catered to more."

Ruea offers Ayrell a delicate china cup of Elothean jade tea.

You say, "They are hostile to a variety of other entities, including the class of beings we call demons and the Heralds."

Forest Watcher Damoone just arrived.

Ayrell accepts Ruea's jade tea.

Ayrell smiles at Ruea.

Ayrell softly says to Ruea, "Thank you."

For no reason you can determine, the mana streams fluctuate wildly for several moments.

Nevali says to Saragos, "I continue to astound, don't I."

Ayrell takes a sip of her tea.

Zyros raises an eyebrow.

Lupdels chuckles at Nevali.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

You ask, "Does anyone have any questions or observations to add to what we might have learned of the Immortals in recent events?"

Ezathiel takes a sip of his tea.

Aislynn raises her hand.

You gesture at Aislynn.

You say, "Please."

Ezathiel glances at Aislynn.

Nevali raises her hand.

Ruea takes a sip of her champagne.

Avrenka says, "All the information we've learned from the Elanthia visions..."

Aislynn wryly says, "Apparently Harawep doesn't actually mind Sorcery as much as one thought."

Aislynn makes a grunting noise.

Lupdels raises his hand.

Aislynn quietly says, "That is all."

Waydren raises an eyebrow in Avrenka's direction.

You smile at Aislynn.

Madigan gets a razor from inside his traveler's pack.

Madigan carefully shaves off his stubble.

Madigan carefully shaves off his stubble.

You say to Aislynn, "Thanks, Aislynn."

Madigan puts his razor in his traveler's pack.

Aislynn nods.

Elizzibiana closes her watersilk bag.

You ask, "Nevali?"

Eriin smiles.

Leayne takes a bite of the cake.

Nevali says, "Prydaen gods glow green. That's all."

Zyros takes a sip of his whiskey.

You laugh!

Aislynn grins at Nevali.

Siendra ponders.

Aerilia chuckles.

You nod to Nevali.

Ezathiel raises an eyebrow.

You say, "Good to know."

Saragos takes a sip of his whiskey.

Kerennya laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.

Unaka says, "Green's a good color."

Madigan grins at Unaka.

Ezathiel chuckles.

Nevali says, "So, they're different... tied to Elanthia. Maybe. Who knows."

Kerennya says, "They're stronger than they used to be."

You say to Siendra, "You should speak with Nawain for a full account, but she told me of her experience with Enelne, and She was aligned with the Immortals from all I could understand."

Siendra nods to you.

Dantia takes a sip of her tea.

Bloodthirsty Heartsfyre just arrived.

You say, "Thank you all for listening and for your thoughts and conversation."

You say, "I'm sure we'll learn more in the days to come."

Rairken nods to you.

Lupdels says, "An academic observation with no conclusion or consequence. The Heralds seeming inability to manipulate holy mana reminds me of how dragons cannot manipulate either holy or lunar. I don't know what this means for the mana spectrum theory or other theories of how mana may be the same or distinct, but it's fascinating."

Rairken says, "I look forward to learning more soon."

Damoone gets a mug of golden ale from atop an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread.

Eriin looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf!

You smile.

Aislynn nods to Lupdels.

Elizzibiana takes a bite of the legs.

Avrenka says to you, "Thanks for hosting."

You say, "I would now like to open the floor to anyone who might wish to speak on any other topic related to magic, the Heralds or the Immortals, or to share any implications they believe follow from what we've learned or discussed."

Saragos nods to Lupdels.

Waydren says to you, "Thank you for including the Testament."

Elizzibiana takes a bite of the legs.

Leayne smiles at you, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Eriin exclaims, "Thanks for hosting this, it was very informative!"

You smile.

Dantia glances at Ayrell.

Avrenka says, "I'd like to raise one topic if that's alright."

Nevali asks you, "Not to be the center of attention all the time, but can I share my dream again?"

Ayrell glances at Dantia.

You say to Nevali, "You can."

Damoone takes a sip of his ale.

Nevali points at Avrenka.

Avrenka bows to Nevali.

Nevali says, "Him first."

You say to Avrenka, "And please do."

You smile.

Zyros says to Nevali, "Please do."

Avrenka says to Nevali, "Go ahead."

Leayne takes a sip of her champagne.

Nevali flails her arms about.

Avrenka says to Nevali, "Ladies first."

Leayne takes a bite of the cake.

Nevali says, "Fiiine."

Dantia nods to Ayrell.

Nevali says, "Not a lady."

Nevali scoffs.

Zyros smiles.

Saragos raises his hand.

Siendra laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Avrenka says, "Wizzards first."

Zyros looks thoughtfully at Nevali.

Ruea raises an eyebrow.

Rairken quietly says, "We must be off, thank you again Tirost, and everyone else for sharing their knowledge."

Unaka says, "Oh. Thought beards meant men. Guess I was wrong."

Unaka fixes Nevali with a heavy, ponderous stare.

You smile at Rairken.

Rairken bows to you.

Nevali says, "Alright, I had this dream, I lived on a boat, and a fire kept breaking out. No matter how it was put out, the problem that started it fixed, it would break out again in some other way, always in the same spot..."

Eriin waves.

You bow to Rairken.

Rairken hugs you.

You hug Rairken. A faint scent of cologne clings to his skin.

Siendra gazes at Nevali.

Rairken says, "Good to see you old friend, I hope to catch up more soon."

You say to Rairken, "Take care, my friend."

Valynn grins at Rairken.

Rairken bows to Valynn.

Eriin joins Rairken's group.

Nevali says, "Trying to explain the dream later, I said... It was as if Fate were asserting itself. And that made me think of the thing we heard about Liraxes... Asserting itself."

Aislynn observes Nevali with fascination.

Shadow Wraith Rairken strides out, leading his group.

Dantia nods to Ayrell.

Nevali says, "And I got to wondering, asserting itself... that's usually like... interjecting, right? Not just pulling itself into being, but... what if Liraxes is asserting itself on our plane in other ways."

Nevali shrugs.

Unaka nods to Nevali.

Couri nods to Nevali.

Saragos says, "I think one thing is clear, coming out of all of this. All of this caught us unprepared. I think the days of, 'just don't do Sorcery, and it'll sort itself out,' are over. No matter which way people came down with the Heralds, we need to understand what sort of mana environment is good for our continued living here, and work to make sure we pursue that."

Avrenka nods.

Waydren stands near Madigan.

Nevali says, "It's a suspicious and creepy being and I never trusted it and we should poke at it more."

Nevali folds her arms across her chest.

Dantia whispers, "When it is appropriate, I would like to say something on behalf of Ayrell and myself."

Kerennya nods to Nevali.

Aerilia nods to Saragos.

Zyros says, "I like the plan."

Ayrell nods to Dantia.

Aislynn squints at Saragos.

Avrenka says, "The wording "asserts itself" is certainly unique."

You nod to Dantia.

Siendra curiously asks Nevali, "Do you often poke things you don't trust?"

Couri says, "I agree, and we nae lookin enough at that Plane in all this."

Waydren raises his hand.

Nevali says to Siendra, "Nope."

Shavay smiles broadly as he grasps your lesson, encouraging you.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Saragos nods to Couri.

You whisper to Dantia, "After Avrenka speaks, I'll try and direct everyone's attention your way."

Couri says, "The Negotiants are still a mystery."

Valynn takes a sip of her water.

You say to Saragos, "As a sorcerer, I agree."

Dantia rubs Ayrell gently.

Aislynn quietly says to Saragos, "Sorcery might be the bludgeon of the moment, but it is hardly the scalpel that planar balance requires."

Aislynn clicks her claws together.

Aislynn mutters to herself.

Nevali says to Siendra, "I've a healthy sense of not getting stung by things I don't understand, but lots of folks here lack that, might as well take advantage."

You ask Avrenka, "Did you have anything you wish to share with the group, Avrenka?"

Siendra laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Avrenka nods to you.

Saragos says, "For me, I think my first order of business is to try to get a handle on what life continuing as we understand it looks like from a planar perspective. Basically, what is the balance, and how do we know if we're leaning too much to one side or the other."

Siendra nods to Nevali.

Saragos nods to Aislynn.

Saragos says to Aislynn, "I agree completely."

Aislynn nods.

Waydren asks, "Balance, you say?"

Lupdels nods to Saragos.

Miskton says to you, "Thank you for hosting this, by the way. There's been so much happening, I'm sure there's things I'm still missing."

Ayrell smiles at Dantia.

Ayrell nods to Dantia.

You smile at Miskton.

Unaka nods to Saragos.

Valynn gazes thoughtfully at Aislynn.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Siendra says, "Sara Luckily, people will always be contrarian. For every 5 people doing sorcery, 5 will not."

You warmly say to Miskton, "You have no idea how happy I am to see you, Ayrell and Dantia here."

Aislynn chortles softly at some secret joke.

Unaka flashes a wide grin at Siendra.

Avrenka says, "I've been wanting to figure out what exactly the brands on the 5 rescued Null prisoners are about ... but I wasn't sure if they were willing to be examined in any way."

Dantia smiles at Miskton.

Dantia just hugged Miskton.

Ayrell smiles at you.

Unaka says to Siendra, "That's one of the great things about people."

Saragos says to Waydren, "Don't get too excited. Because the next thing I want to know is whether we can tip things far enough to fully starve off the Heralds and still bring things back to right."

You smile at Ayrell.

Siendra smiles at Unaka.

Siendra nods in agreement.

Avrenka asks, "Miskton, Dantia, Ayrell .. would you be willing?"

Waydren snorts, loudly.

A nervous tic starts up around Aislynn's eye.

Ruea glances at Ayrell.

Siendra says, "We balance each other in our stubbornness."

Valynn gazes at Saragos.

Dantia raises an eyebrow.

Miskton says, "I suppose I don't mind someone taking a look at it. I can't get a good view of it, myself."

Ayrell nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Ruea says, "No, Ayrell is not willing."

Ruea says, "We're not even going to entertain that."

Waydren whispers, "Have a question for the audience when time permits."

Ezathiel gazes thoughtfully at Ruea.

Ruea gazes at Ezathiel.

Avrenka says, "Perhaps Unaka, you may take a look? I understand you have enhanced knowledge of languages from the gods."

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

You whisper to Waydren, "Certainly. Just a moment, if you don't mind."

Ezathiel nods at Ruea, obviously agreeing with her views.

Aislynn observes Miskton with fascination.

Unaka blinks.

Damoone takes a sip of his ale.

Waydren nods politely to you.

Dantia glances at Madigan.

Damoone glances at Madigan.

Unaka says, "Only if they're all right with it."

Lupdels takes a sip of his wine.

Avrenka says, "Perhaps you may have a clue or insight into their brands."

Madigan grunts at Dantia.

You say to Avrenka, "I understand your desire, and each should be asked with due care."

Avrenka nods to you.

Avrenka says, "Which is why I carefully ask now."

Avrenka says, "Miskton seems willing enough."

Unaka says to Ruea, "I won't look at Ayrell."

Saragos says to Waydren, "There is some balance that needs to be struck, though. But not their balance. Our balance. The one that serves us."

Unaka asks, "Miskton, if you're okay with it, come a little closer?"

Unaka stands up.

Miskton nods.

Miskton stands near Unaka.

Zyros says, "Uh oh."

Waydren says, "Self-serving. This is unsurprising."

Dantia gazes at Miskton.

Aerilia tilts her head to one side.

You gaze at Unaka.

Ruea nods to Ayrell.

Nevali leans forward and rests her chin in her hand and directs a thoughtful expression at Saragos.

Aislynn quietly says, "What serves Elanthia serves us well enough. The Heralds seem to have lost the mandate some time ago, and we're only cluing into it now."

Aislynn makes a grunting noise.

Saragos says to Waydren, "I am myself, I can be nothing other than myself. If I don't serve my own interests, nobody will."

Ezathiel pleasantly asks, "I know this is a discussion on magical theory but has anyone considered doing another vigil to seek more wisdom from the Immortals that have show to be forthcoming with help in the past?"

Siendra smiles at Ezathiel.

Valynn gazes down at the floor.

gently sets her juice carton down, her pose tense as she examines the brand upon Miskton's neck. As she stares, she picks the carton back up again and takes a thoughtful sip.

You say to Ezathiel, "It is certainly something worth pursuing."

Ezathiel nods.

Siendra gazes at Unaka.

Ruea whispers something to Ayrell.

Unaka fixes Miskton with a heavy, ponderous stare.

Madigan grunts at Dantia.

Aerilia peers quizzically at Unaka.

Ezathiel pleasantly says, "If they are not too busy that is."

Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.

Ezathiel takes a sip of his tea.

Unaka slowly says, "Nope. Totally foreign to me."

Kerennya asks, "Aren't they still up in the sky?"

Avrenka sighs.

Aerilia gives a slight nod.

Ayrell whispers something to Ruea.

Ezathiel pleasantly says, "I think so Kerennya."

You nod to Unaka.

Ruea nods at Ayrell, obviously agreeing with her views.

Unaka looks at Avrenka and shrugs.

Zalinyar chuckles.

You say to Miskton, "Thanks for letting her take a look."

Unaka says to Avrenka, "Sorry. It was a good thought."

Avrenka ponders.

Avrenka nods to Unaka.

Waydren grins at Madigan.

You say, "If I may ask for the attention of those gathered for a moment, I believe Dantia wished to speak."

Nevali says, "Drogor's been smiting people, but Asketi took the year off."

Dantia gives a slight nod.

Ezathiel gazes at Dantia.

Madigan grunts at Waydren.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Ruea whispers something to Ayrell.

Aislynn glances at Dantia.

Valynn gazes at Dantia.

Siendra says to Kerennya, "Perhaps have we tried tossing a large wave of water towards them? That usually helps when I need to deter Rin from getting into things he shouldn't."

Ayrell smiles at Ruea.

Avrenka quietly says to Unaka, "Thanks for trying."

Waydren nods to you.

Unaka nods to Avrenka.

Kerennya asks Avrenka, "What is that thing you did to see what spells Liraxes had going? Can you use that?"

You grin at Siendra.

Dantia says, "I would like to say something on behalf of the five of us who were kidnapped by the Heralds and held captive by them for nearly a year."

Dantia glances at Ayrell.

Dantia glances at Miskton.

Kerennya grins at Siendra.

You gaze at Dantia.

Zyros asks Miskton, "Have you pondered the meaning of the brand? Can you think of any reason why they would have done this?"

Avrenka quietly says to Kerennya, "It was a simple power perceive ... and I did not perceive anything on Dantia when she first came back."

Unaka fixes Dantia with a heavy, ponderous stare.

Aislynn gazes at Dantia.

Kerennya nods to Avrenka.

Ayrell nods to Dantia.

Unaka shakes her head as if clearing it.

Elizzibiana raises an eyebrow.

Ezathiel gazes thoughtfully at Dantia.

Dantia says, "There is no one here more intimate in the knowledge of the strength of the Heralds than us. We felt it first hand, as it held us in stasis for those many months."

Ayrell shudders.

Tweedee ponders.

You frown.

Ezathiel winces.

Saragos nods to Dantia.

Dantia says, "These conversations about sorcery or no sorcery, mana, the Planes, the origins of who and what... they miss the immediate threat that stands before us."

Ruea rubs Ayrell gently, massaging her muscles.

Leayne takes a sip of her champagne.

Miskton says to Zyros, "I think it might have had something to do with how we were attached to... whatever was going on in there."

Kerennya gazes at Ayrell with a sympathetic look on her face.

Zyros nods.

Dantia says, "These are academic discussions that may have a place in the future, but for now... the Immortals seem to be preparing for a fight against the Heralds. And we, as mortals, I believe are in danger as a consequence."

Zyros says, "We should probably explore ways to remove the brand."

Tweedee raises an eyebrow.

Ezathiel nods in agreement.

Lupdels ponders.

Dantia says, "You cannot even begin to fathom the power that the Heralds hold, and the power necessary to fight that from the Immortals side is equally beyond comprehension."

Zyros says, "I have a feeling it was done for a purpose."

Unaka nods to Dantia.

Avrenka ponders.

Ruea quietly says, "Perhaps people could hold their insights until Dantia has finished speaking."

Kerennya gazes thoughtfully at Dantia.

Waydren takes a seat.

Ayrell nods at Ruea, obviously agreeing with her views.

Dantia says, "No matter your take on who is right, or what the right course of action is regarding sorcery casting or not... we will have a fight on our doorstep soon, and I hope everyone is prepared to fight for our literal survival."

Ezathiel furrows his brow.

You rest your hand on a haralun bastard sword inscribed with arcane symbols.

Aerilia nods.

Ezathiel takes a sip of his tea.

Valynn rises to her feet fluidly, like a large, graceful cat.

Dantia gazes at Ayrell.

Dantia gazes at Miskton.

Ayrell nods to Dantia.

Valynn looks at Dantia and applauds!

Dantia says, "That is all I wished to share."

Dantia nods.

Madigan firmly says, "The bloody Heralds are the enemy. The fight is coming. Start figuring out how you can help with that fight."

Ezathiel nods.

Valynn praises Dantia.

Madigan says, "It is that simple."

Unaka nods, slapping her shield with one hand.

You nod to Madigan.

Dantia nods to Madigan.

Ruea smiles at Dantia.

Ezathiel sighs.

Ezathiel rubs his head.

Avrenka says, "Yeah ... so .. how do we fight."

Siendra quietly says, "I don't think anyone isn't. Discussion doesn't moot out the future fight, but can help us realize more of what we might be up against."

Elizzibiana snorts, loudly.

Saragos nods to Madigan.

Aerilia says, "Be ready to go where the Gods need us."

(Avrenka gestures broadly at the sky.)

Unaka says to Dantia, "I get the feeling too. I've been watching the skies. The Immortals are preparing something."

Dantia nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Ayrell takes a sip of her tea.

Ezathiel leans over and whispers, "thank you for this forum"

You smile at Ezathiel.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Ezathiel strolls out.

Saragos gets a pear-shaped glass of dark whiskey from atop an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread.

Saragos takes a sip of his whiskey.

Dantia says to Unaka, "They were able to pull me out of that stasis, and for that I will be eternally grateful to them. I will stnad beside them in whatever way I can to fight."

Unaka smiles at Dantia.

Aislynn quietly asks Siendra, "Fortunately, consequences aren't really something most adventurers like dwelling on, and diving head first into a fight with a horrifically overpowered and angry being who can crush us like insects is rather what I thought the whole "adventuring class" was here for. I mean, that's why the provinces put up with us, right?"

Saragos nods to Dantia.

You praise Dantia.

Aislynn grins at Siendra.

Aislynn stands up.

Aislynn attaches an overstuffed frost opal icesilk recliner with clawed icesteel pivuh feet to a strap on her low-slung belt.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Dantia adjusts her Therengian rose into place.

Aislynn waves.

Lupdels smiles at Aislynn.

You whisper to Dantia, "Waydren wishes to speak. Let me know when I should give him the floor."

Unaka offers Aislynn a cloud-white juice carton covered in sparkling glitter rainbows.

Dantia whispers, "I am all done, thank you."

Siendra grins.

Dantia nods to you.

Aislynn accepts Unaka's juice carton.

Aislynn's slit pupils flare with happiness as she trills at Unaka.

You bow to Dantia.

Aislynn nods.

Unaka says to Aislynn, "Thanks. Still a lotta juice left."

Aislynn puts her carton in her leather backpack.

Nevali removes a purple beard from her neck.

You say, "I believe Waydren, also wished to speak."

Nevali rises up on her toes to rub Unaka's head with her purple beard.

Waydren nods to you.

Waydren stands up.

Nevali hangs a purple beard around her neck.

Aislynn quietly says to Unaka, "Always. It's magic juice. But not whatever it is you were talking about."

Saragos says to Dantia, "They cared enough to get you guys back, so I'll give Them whatever I have. Regardless of whatever natural order or balance existed before."

Aislynn nods.

Unaka says to Aislynn, "Seemed special so I didn't wanna drink it all."

You say to Waydren, "The floor is yours, my friend."

Aislynn praises Unaka.

Dantia raises an eyebrow in Saragos's direction.

Waydren says to you, "I am not one to follow the words of Dantia."

Waydren says, "However."

Waydren ponders.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Waydren says, "Some of you know of my ten year journey toward the truth of things. What began as a search for Dragons became...more. While my first quarry has been run to ground, I am beginning the next leg in the trip of discovery."

Ruea takes a sip of her champagne.

Aislynn observes Waydren with fascination.

Waydren says, "I am seeking those with knowledge of artifacts of power or naturally occurring phenomenon where mana is known to "pool" or gather."

Dantia says to Saragos, "And yet, I hear you were opposed to the efforts of others to try to bring us back."

Waydren walks his fingers across the ground, waves his hands mystically and then makes a wavy motion with his hand.

Leayne takes a sip of her champagne.

Saragos peers quizzically at Dantia.

Lupdels ponders.

Waydren says to you, "Please spread the word as you are able. I deeply desire to speak with those who might have the first tracks found on my new trail."

Dantia takes a sip of her tea.

Waydren nods to you.

Waydren takes a seat.

You nod to Waydren.

Miskton strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.

You say to Waydren, "I will, and I hope you will share whatever you learn of these things with us when the time is right."

Lupdels asks Waydren, "Do you mean naturally occuring phenomenon like where the planar veil is weak, like Taisgath, or ... something else?"

You say, "Thank you, Waydren."

Waydren says to Lupdels, "Possibly. But also any known instances of raw mana itself gathering."

Nevali says to Waydren, "You know, I wanted to talk to you ages ago, about forming some kinda historical investigation society... sounds fun."

Waydren says to Nevali, "I am not for scholary pursuits."

You say, "Let me say again that I am very grateful that you have join us."

Dantia takes a sip of her tea.

Nevali asks Waydren, "But you're the guy who put together all those beseeching things, finding the past of stuff... doesn't that interest you?"

Saragos says to Dantia, "I'm not sure what you're talking about, but we can go over it later if you want."

Waydren says to Nevali, "I care much about what Elanthia can tell us, yes."

Saragos takes a sip of his whiskey.

Aislynn's tail undulates passively just above the ground.

Waydren nods to Aislynn.

Aislynn nods to Waydren.

You say, "As Dantia said, a decisive battle lies ahead, and I am glad you came to share your thoughts and hear mine with regard to all we have experienced."

Ruea asks, "If I may?"

Nevali says to Waydren, "Yeah, that's what I mean. Like with Casari and the bards doing their... evoking, what was it called... the thing bards do, on the shard of Grazhir... between beseeching the planet and that, I wanna know more about this plane, this world..."

Ruea glances at you.

You nod to Ruea.

Kerennya smiles broadly as she grasps your lesson, encouraging you.

Siendra laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

You say to Ruea, "Please, My Lady."

Valynn gives Siendra a wry grin.

Siendra smiles at Valynn.

Ruea says, "I would also like to remind all of us that despite our fervor to learn more and desire for information, the people returned to us are people. Not test subjects, experiments, or lab rats."

Nevali nods emphatically.

Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.

Ruea says, "So treating them as such would be the proper response. They deserve to be respected."

Waydren nods at Ruea, obviously agreeing with her views.

Aerilia nods.

Ayrell smiles at Ruea.

Zyros observes Miskton with fascination.

Avrenka nods.

Dantia smiles at Ruea.

Ruea says, "If you wouldn't grab a stranger and ask to examine the back of her neck, perhaps don't ask any of them. Especially in a public forum."

You nod to Ruea.

Ruea smiles.

Ruea says, "Thank you for your time."

Siendra smiles at you.

Valynn says to you, "Thank you for hosting this interesting discussion."

Waydren stands up.

Pokeke Izzu'hhr Elizzibiana goes out.

Waydren just hugged Dantia.

You smile at Valynn.

Waydren shakes Madigan's hand.

Dantia smiles at Waydren.

Valynn pulls the hood of her cloak up.

Druid of the Spire Waydren goes out.

Madigan says, "Fast ranger that one."

You grin.

Valynn glances at Madigan.

Ruea chuckles at Madigan.

Valynn chuckles to herself.

Valynn goes out.

Dantia takes a sip of her tea.

Unaka nods to Ruea.

Madigan says, "And...that one."

Madigan makes a grunting noise.

You smile at Siendra.

Tweedee peers quizzically at Madigan.

Ruea says to Madigan, "Maybe you're just slowing down, darling."

Tweedee says, "Maybe your just finally getting slow..."

Ruea takes a sip of her champagne.

Lupdels says to Nevali, "I am always intersted in ways my Bardic abilities can assist in the pursuit of knowledge, if you think of ways in which evoking can assist this task please let me know."

Tweedee grins at Madigan.

Ruea chuckles at Tweedee.

Dantia chuckles.

Madigan grunts at Tweedee.

Madigan asks, "Twee...does your kimono smell like ham?"

Madigan gazes at Tweedee.

Nevali says to Lupdels, "My brain's all fluff and stuff lately, not sure if I'd even remember to put it on my To Do list... but I wanna be there, I wanna see things... our possible futures are but one thing, but our possible pasts? That's a whole buncha interesting."

Tweedee nods.

Madigan quietly says, "Gads sir."

Lupdels nods to Nevali.

Tweedee says, "Takes a long time to cure cloth like that."

Zalinyar chuckles.

You say to Unaka, "It's been good to see you, Unaka. Thanks for joining us, and I'll try and bring a wider variety of delicious food next time."

Tweedee exclaims, "I know its great isnt it!"

You grin.

Tweedee chuckles.

Unaka nods to you.

Madigan says, "Tirost, top notch gathering. It has been a while since we came together to talk about this stuff. Thank you for putting it on."

Lupdels says to Nevali, "I was only able to evoke one of the three Leviathans with our Merelew friends, but it has inspired me to reflect on ancient locations or ancient entitites that could serve a purpose."

Unaka flashes a wide grin at you.

You say to Madigan, "Thanks, Commander."

Belzor gets a slice of garlicky lamb from inside his encompassing shadows.

Ayrell softly says to you, "Yes, thank you for hosting this."

Avrenka nods at Madigan, obviously agreeing with his views.

Belzor offers Unaka a slice of garlicky lamb.

You bow to Ayrell.

Nevali says to Lupdels, "We need more merelew in our lives for sure. They know stuff."

Unaka says to you, "Good to see you all too. And the food was good, but like I said... kinda distracting too."

Zalinyar smiles at you, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Unaka accepts Belzor's garlicky lamb.

Belzor nods.

Ayrell curtsies gracefully to you.

Unaka flashes a wide grin at Belzor.

You say to Ayrell, "Thank you for joining us, My Lady."

Belzor gets a flagon of red wine from atop an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread.

Unaka takes a bite of the lamb.

Madigan raises his hand in a quick salute.

Siendra smiles at Unaka.

Unaka takes a bite of the lamb.

Belzor offers Unaka a flagon of red wine.

Leayne softly says, "Thank you Tirost."

Ayrell smiles at you.

Saragos takes a sip of his whiskey.

Unaka messily gobbles down a slice of garlicky lamb.

You grin at Unaka.

Unaka accepts Belzor's red wine.

Dantia nods to Madigan.

Avrenka says, "Good seeing everyone."

Sir Madigan goes out, leading his group.

Unaka guzzles down some of her wine and then smacks her lips and wipes them with her sleeve.

Tweedee grins.

Unaka lets loose with a loud belch and rubs her belly!

Zalinyar praises you.

Kerennya says to Nevali, "Did you learn Asaran at HE? I did."

Vaddon says, "Thanks for hosting."

Leayne taps a glass on the ground.

Tweedee nods.

Nevali says to Saragos, "And before you leave thinking I'm some Herald apologist..."

Tweedee waves.

You say to Leayne, "Thanks for coming, Leayne. I missed you. It's been a while."

Thinker Couri goes out.

Nevali shakes her head at Kerennya.

Butcher Tweedee stomps out.

Mathematician Avrenka goes out.

Belzor gets some ale-braised beef from inside his encompassing shadows.

Nevali says to Kerennya, "Still too stupid."

Belzor offers Unaka some ale-braised beef.

Nevali sighs.

Belzor whispers something to Unaka.

Unaka accepts Belzor's ale-braised beef.

Kerennya pats Nevali on the back.

Talokai stands up.

Zalinyar nods to Vaddon.

Leayne softly says, "And now Crobin is the absent one."

Leayne grins, revealing her dimples.

Unaka flashes a wide grin at Belzor.

Saragos raises an eyebrow in Nevali's direction.

Unaka exclaims to Belzor, "Thanks!"

Vaddon smiles at Leayne.

Unaka messily gobbles down some ale-braised beef.

You chuckle.

Belzor nods.

Siendra smiles at Leayne.

Aerilia stands up.

Talokai says to you, "Always a pleasure, friend."

You say to Leayne, "He is."

Vaddon raises his hand in a quick salute.

Talokai shakes your hand.

Emerald Knight Vaddon strides out, leading his group.

You shake Talokai's hand.

Unaka says to you, "Thanks for bringing people together. And it was good to think about the Juice again and what it all means."

You say to Talokai, "Thanks for joining us."

Druid Zyros goes out.

Talokai nods.

You smile at Unaka.

Burning Torch Talokai goes out.

Ayrell nods to Ruea.

Ruea hugs Ayrell, who wraps her arms around Ruea with a warm smile.

Unaka says, "But yeah, what Dantia said. Be ready to fight."

Ayrell hugs Ruea, who wraps her arms around Ayrell with a warm smile.

Belzor whispers something to Siendra.

Ruea nods.

Aerilia nods.

Ruea waves.

You say, "I thought a lot about the juice before putting together my notes."

Siendra beams at Belzor!

Kerennya says to Lupdels something in fluent Asaran.

Ruea says, "Lovely meeting everyone."

Unaka nods to you.

Ruea slips away, disappearing with a soft laugh and a hint of violets.

Siendra whispers something to Belzor.

Lupdels smiles at Kerennya.

Unaka says, "I'd better go. Bye everyone."

You wave.

Unaka waves.

Holy Guardian Unaka strides out.

Saragos asks Nevali, "I was waiting for you to finish that thought. Did I miss it in the noise?"

Nevali says to Saragos, "I merely wanted to see what the effects of a few days of pure magic would have been like. What we could have learned. At the time, I don't believe it was clear that it was the Heralds who took them... Pieces weren't adding up, and... I just mourn for what could have been learned, that's all. I'm not... I'm not gonna say they're good... Look, I don't understand half of what's going on, but it's people first..."

Belzor whispers something to Siendra.

Saragos nods to Nevali.

Siendra smiles at Belzor.

Siendra nods.

You say to Belzor, "Good to see you, Belzor. Glad you made it."

Belzor smiles at Siendra.

Belzor nods to Siendra.

Belzor nods to you.

Nevali says, "Whoever made this plane, this planet, they did it. And that was their role. Our role is to live here."

You stand near Aerilia.

Leayne stands up.

Belzor says, "Thank you for the meeting, it was educational."

Dzive Asini Leayne glides out.

Saragos says to Nevali, "That's fair."

Nevali says, "All the visions before the stars vanished had one thing in common. Things being left abandoned."

Aerilia smiles at you.

You smile at Aerilia.

Aerilia says to you, "Good job."

Nevali says, "Creators making things, putting them in place, and ignoring them."

You say to Aerilia, "Thanks."

Siendra says to Ayrell, "Keep shining, friend. I look forward to the theatre with you soon."

Saragos says to you, "Apologies if this was a bit more... contentious than you might have hoped."

Aerilia says to you, "I don't envy anyone trying to keep all those voices in order."

Belzor says, "If you all will excuse me, I have something to take care of."

You chuckle.

Belzor goes out.

You say to Saragos, "This is all I could have hoped for."

Ayrell smiles at Siendra.

Ayrell softly says to Siendra, "Very soon."

Siendra smiles.

You smile at Ayrell.

Nevali says to Saragos, "So, what I'm saying, I'll gladly work with you to get the rest of those people out of that prison, and get our stars back, and get those ugly mugs out of the sky, but as a neutral entity--as far as I know--I still ain't gonna be learnin' sorcery to do it."

Siendra says to Ayrell, "When you are ready. We are here for you on and off the stage, you know that."

Ayrell smiles at Siendra.

Ayrell softly says to Siendra, "Thank you for that. It means a great deal."

You say to Ayrell, "Can't deny looking forward to a show in Shard, especially if Siendra's acting."

Ayrell nods to you.

Siendra blushes a bright red color.

Kerennya smiles at Siendra.

Siendra says, "I'll have to request another death scene."

Siendra grins wryly.

Nevali says, "There's still one thing bothers me a lot..."

Ayrell laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

You laugh!

Saragos says to Nevali, "I don't disagree with any of that. It's your choice. Me, I'll take anything I can get against them, but I understance the reluctance."

Nevali asks, "When one of the encasements was broken open. There was a wave of fear... was it the Heralds' fear for their own selves, or was it fear of something yet to come?"

You ask Miskton, "How have you been, Miskton? Can I look forward to joining you again the Seer's Study sometime soon?"

You say, "Feel like it's been an age since we've discussed visions."

Miskton says, "It should be soon, I hope. I need a little more time, though."

You nod to Miskton.

Nevali trills softly at Miskton.

You say, "No rush, certainly."

Ayrell takes a sip of her tea.

>look miskton

You see Dreambound Prophet Miskton Ramahk, Seer of the Ilithi Court, a Human Moon Mage.

Miskton has an angular face, observant steel blue eyes and an aquiline nose. His dark brown hair is short and straight, and is worn loose. He has fair skin and a rangy build.

He is very tall for a Human.

He appears to be middle-aged.

He has a sleekly groomed beard elegantly framing his face. A soft, glistening shine adorns the hairs.

His shoulder has a tattoo of a sprawling night sky like a pool of spilled ink, featuring an intricate web of stars that surround and connect Xibar, Yavash, and Katamba.

A mysterious brand of thin concentric circles mars the back of his neck, the imprinted flesh unnaturally opalescent. Thin, threadlike lines flow around the outermost ring, composing the fluid symbols of an esoteric script.

He is in good shape.

He is holding a snifter of Rissan brandy in his right hand.

He is wearing a slouched russet felt hat with a Xibar-blue lotusweave band, some round spectacles with silversteel wire frames, a rugged safari shirt made from chestnut-hued Velakan linen, a rugged taupe leather utility belt with a multitude of thornweave pouches, some heavy titanese work pants with leather knee patches and a bespoke pair of explorer's boots with blackened moonsilver grommets.

Aerilia says to Nevali, "I don't think they expected us to resist them, let alone successfully. As to what exactly they fear, well, they aren't talking."

>look ayrell

You see Lady of Elamiri Ayrell Evyntine, Archmagess of Ilithi, an Elf.

Ayrell has a delicately sculpted face with elegant arched eyebrows, pointed ears and exquisite lashes accentuating lustrous sapphire eyes. Her raven hair is hip length and wavy with subtle hints of shimmery deep blue underlayers, and is worn in an elegant upswept arrangement threaded with an ornate silversteel chain twined with pale mistglass Elamiri roses. She has flawless skin with a pale radiance like moonlit alabaster and a gracile, hourglass figure.

She appears to be young.

She has a tattoo of two exquisitely shaded Elamiri roses in gradient blue tones, their elegant petals a display of realistic detailing and natural highlights which give the blooms lifelike countenance. Poised amidst the delicate bouquet, a pure white dove, wings outstretched in mid-flight, alights gracefully between the lovely blossoms inked on her right ankle.

A mysterious brand of thin concentric circles mars the back of her neck, the imprinted flesh unnaturally opalescent. Thin, threadlike lines flow around the outermost ring, composing the fluid symbols of an esoteric script.

She is in good shape.

She is holding a delicate china cup of Elothean jade tea in her right hand.

She is wearing a lustrous choker of blued moonsilver suspending teardrop-cut twilight sapphires, a high-necked gown of midnight blue wildlace jeweled with twilight sapphires, a spiraling lilac moonsilver engagement band crowned by a blue Elamiri sapphire, a lifesculpted moonsilver wedding band cradling a trillion-cut twilight sapphire and some bluefire velvet thigh boots embroidered with twilight sapphire scrollwork.

Lupdels ponders.

Saragos nods to Miskton.

Lupdels takes a sip of his wine.

Lupdels says to you something in Asaran.

Lupdels chuckles.

Lupdels coughs.

You raise an eyebrow in Lupdels's direction.

Saragos says, "Navesi also... well, she needs more time, too."

Lupdels says to you, "Thank you."

Lupdels smiles.

You say, "That's a language I've never heard..."

You smile.

You bow to Lupdels.

Miskton says, "I still find myself wondering if something is really happening or not, but I'm feeling more grounded as time passes. Just not the right time to jump back into viewing the future. Needs to be done eventually, though."

Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.

Leviathan Friend Lupdels saunters out.

Kerennya says to you, "They were teaching the Merelew language, Asaran, at HE."

You smile at Kerennya.

Saragos says, "It's good to see both of you up and around."

You say, "I like the way it sounds."

You nod at Saragos, in complete agreement with his views.

Kerennya says, "It is very close to Ilithic."

You switch to speaking in fluent Ilithic.

Nevali says to Miskton, "Open-toed shoes."

You say in fluent Ilithic, "My Ilithic is coming around."

Aerilia smiles at you.

Ayrell smiles at you.

Kerennya grins at you.

You smile.

Miskton chuckles at Nevali.

You say, "But I still have much to learn."

Nevali says to Miskton, "You always know where you are with your feet in the dirt."

Aerilia says, "Coming along, he says. He sounds like a natural."

You beam at Aerilia!

You say, "I should take my leave. Thank you all for coming."

You gather up the food spread out on an Elven silk picnic cloth embroidered with silvery thread, bundle it all into an Ilithic applewood picnic basket lined with Elven silk, and close the lid securely.

Aerilia nods to you.

You put your basket in your sling bag.

Siendra hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.

Kerennya nods to you.

Miskton says, "I should get some rest, myself. Good to see you all, though."

You hug Siendra who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile. A faint scent of cloves clings to her skin.

Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.

Kerennya hugs you, and you give her a smile in return.

Siendra says, "Thank you again for hosting this."

You hug Kerennya who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile. A faint scent of coconut clings to her skin.

Saragos says to Miskton, "Take care."

Miskton nods politely.

Nevali gets a wedge of watermelon from inside her wizard's hat.

Nevali offers Miskton a wedge of watermelon.

You say to Siendra, "Thanks for coming."

Miskton accepts Nevali's wedge of watermelon.

Aerilia says to you, "Take care. See you again soon."

You nod to Aerilia.

Miskton says to Nevali, "Thanks for the snack."

Nevali says to Miskton, "Helps rejuvenate."

You smile.

Miskton nods politely.

You drift out.