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|p=Once again sorry for the delayed posting...I'm posting this from Talliska's log as I wasn't available to be at the meeting.<br>
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As far as I know the discussion revolved around the [[Dragon Priest (Cult)|DP]] visit to [[Ilithi]] and [[Viggu]] in [[Theren]].<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "First of all, I would like to bid you all welcome, on behalf of the {{PRel|Order of the White Rose}}. We are glad to have you with us for this new {{PRel|Zoluren Town Meeting|Town Meeting}}."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "For those of you who are with us for the first time, let me very quickly go over what the Town Meetings are, and what purpose they serve."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "In its most basic form, the Town Meetings are meant to be a hub for the sharing of information. Be it new and happenings from within and without the province, or thoughts and opinions on how we can better serve and protect [[Zoluren]]."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "They are a forum where one can take on news and share their views and information with other citizens and visitors."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "As such, if there is something you would wish to share at this meeting, please let us know - your input is just as important as the information we gather."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "Now, let me give a quick reminder on the topic of colored albredine rings."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "During previous town meetings, it was brought forth that a color of {{ilink|i|colorless albredine ring|albredine rings}} should be adopted for [[Zoluren]] to use during emergencies, to let defenders share more sensitive information without using [[Gwethdesuan|gwethdesuans]]."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "During these meetings, it was decided that Banded Cobalt would be adopted as the color of choice for this emergency channel."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "If you own a ring of that color, you can use it during invasions or emergency situations to communicate with other defenders."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "If you do not own such a ring and would like one, we will hand one to you, free of charge."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "If that interests you, let me know, and I will hand a banded cobalt ring to you."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "Greetings and welcome to those who have just arrived, and thank you for joining us."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says to Valkri, "Only introductions so far."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "All right, now that I have blathered on for long enough, let me give the floor to Talliska, who will be speaking of current events from within and without the province."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Hello all! I'm Talliska, Lorekeeper of the White Rose, here to give my latest report on current events."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Unfortunately, I've had a few unplanned absences from my duties lately, so I'll likely be asking for some help in piecing together recent invasions and threats to the provinces."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "First, though, I prepared a report about the recent appearance of the [[Dragon Priest (Cult)|Dragon Priest]] Emperor, [[Ael'tharaxus]], which I was present for."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "I know that several of you were there, either by orders or out of self-interest. So first I'd like to ask if anyone here would benefit from the summary... or if it'd just be redundant."<br>
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[[Netherlich]] says, "I wouldnt mind hearin the summary."<br>
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[[Vonagan]] says, "I'm curious as well."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] ask, "Though, since we do have [[Ilithi]]'s ambassador right here, maybe she'd like to share a few words about it?"<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "I'm fine either way. I prepared my own words but I like to get things closer to the source when possible."<br>
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[[Synamon]] exclaims, "Well, first of all, the general concensus was Holy Crap it is a Dragon!"<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "I would love to address it."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Excelent."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "For those that did not see the entretrance, it was pretty amazing and explained the request for an open air meeting place."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "[[Ael'tharaxus]] stated that he was the new emporer of the [[Dragon Priest (Cult)|Dragon Priests]] and wanted to meet with her grace to reveal his form so thtat there were no doubts."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "I did actually record a description of his appearance if anyone would like to hear that too. Not to interrupt of course."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "The meetind was pretty short, he only addressed Her Grace."<br>
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[[Netherlich]] asks, "Who does "Her Grace" refer to?"<br>
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[[Netherlich]] says, "Im serious."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "The [[Ferdahl]], who leads [[Ilithi]]."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "[[Aemmin|Aeminin]]."<br>
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[[Netherlich]] says, "Ahh gotcha."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Yes, the event in question was a meeting between [[Ferdahl]] Aemmin and the [[Dragon Priest (Cult)|Dragon Priest]] Emperor."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "Basically, they agreed to a lose peace of sorts, no active war between the dragon priests and [[Ilithi|ilithi]]."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "They also both stated that they did not have complete control over the "adventurers" in thier lands."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "The peace that we are referring to, would simply mean that there is no active threat from the dragon himself."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "He stated that he would not tolerate necromancy in his ranks, nor would he tolerate [[sorcery]]."<br>
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[[Addisyn]] says, "Apologies."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "That part intrigued me. That he said he would actually purge [[Necromancer|necromancers]] and [[Sorcery|sorcerers]] from the dragon priests ranks."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "He did."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "He was very adamant about that."<br>
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[[Valkri]] says, "But again, he can't control everyone."<br>
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[[Valkri]] says, "So some might slip through the cracks as it were."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "He also stated that he would be sending an emmissary in the future."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Sounds like no more dragon appearances for a while, in that case."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "He made it clear that he wanted there to be no question of his identity."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "I know that there has been talk about the [[Ferdahl]] accepting the emmissary into shard, that is something that i will address if neccessary."<br>
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[[Synamon]] asks you, "I think that about covers it?"<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Thanks a lot for that."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "Of course."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "Thank you ambassador. That is much appreciated."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "There was another thing [[Ael'tharaxus]] mentioned, and that was regarding Lyras... That he wanted to be left alone to work on preventing another like her from rising."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Foolishness he called it."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "I do also remember there was a brief Adan'f attack while we were waiting for the dragons' appearance. I'm not sure how common that is over in [[Ilithi]] though."<br>
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[[Walcar]] says, "They looking for him."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "We will be repaying them in the near future."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "The adan'f seem to be out of control of the dragon priests actually."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "We can't let them start thinking they are a threat again."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "That simply won't do."<br>
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[[Uthgaar]] says, "They never mentioned which [[Paladin|paladin]] they were after actually."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "I figured it was you."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "That's for certain. Well, maybe one of you can enlighten me on the connection between [[Adan'f|adan'f]] and dragon priest. I'm pretty rusty on that particular bit of lore."<br>
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[[Uthgaar]] says, "They aslo mentioned an [[Elf|elven]] witch."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "Former makers, short story."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] ask, "Short and sweet. And you're talking about them looking for a [[Paladin|paladin]]? The adan'f?"<br>
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[[Uthgaar]] says, "The story is the [[Dragon Priest (Cult)|Dragon Priests]] used foul magic to create the Adan'f from the shalswar."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "The dragon priests created the adan'f but the adan'f are no longer under thier control. they have mentioned looking for a [[Paladin|paladin]] and now and [[Elf|elven]] witch in the last attacks."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "[[Elf|Elven]] witch, well Synamon has bad days days but I wouldn't call her that."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "I knew that was coming."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "Perhaps they mean Ruea."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "I see."<br>
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[[Walcar]] exclaims, "From translation I think they said "Death to the [[Paladin]]!"<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "Definatly Uthgaar then."<br>
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[[Uthgaar]] says, "There were plenty of [[Paladin]] there though."<br>
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[[Walcar]] says, "As in one [[Paladin|paladin]], not all."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Speaking of Ruea... she's coming this way, too."<br>
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[[Uthgaar]] says, "Not just me."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "I asked her to talk a bit about what she recalled of [[Ael'tharaxus]] from bardic lore."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "We'll just have to wait a lil bit for her to make her grand entrance."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Oh."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Wow."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "With her memory that may be a quick chat."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] exclaim, "Now that is timing!"<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "Oh, hello."<br>
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[[Agrimar]] says, "Why they would single out a [[Paladin]] is strange. They've never been the.. friendliest folk. They tend to plow over anyone in their path, or die trying."<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "Hello, everyone."<br>
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[[Walcar]] asks Ruea, "Ears burning?"<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say to Ruea, "I was literally just talking about you."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "Impeccable timing. You can tell she is used to the stage."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "Well they never have liked me much."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Actually a lot of us were. But I was nicer."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "For some crazy reason."<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "Thank you, thank you, please hold your applause."<br>
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[[Agrimar]] says, "Can't imagine why, sir."<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "I'd have been here sooner but I have this terrible headache."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "It was over a week ago, so I've forgotten most."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say to Ruea, "As I was telling everyone I was going to ask you to speak about bardic lore regarding [[Ael'tharaxus]] and dragon-kind in general."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] exclaim, "If you would share that would be excellent!"<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "Not my strongest point but I'll do what I can."<br>
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[[Walcar]] asks, "What? wait this isn't [[samatak]] anonymous?"<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "It may require big words is all."<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "As we all know, dragons are rare to the point of being myth."<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "Except occasionally they show up to remind us otherwise."<br>
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[[Ruea]] asks, "Did you have any specific questions?"<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Well, when I was south last, [[Ysselt]] had mentioned something... a name of a traveler who had written some sort of work about dragons."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Let me see if I can find the name.."<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "Aaron [[Albuam]]."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Yes, there we go."<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "His research discussed the division of the caste system between dragons."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "I never got a chance to catch up with her and ask more about it."<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "Essentially, there are priest dragons who are attuned with Life Mana, and commonor dragons who are more like [[Warrior Mage|warrior mages]]."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Interesting... I'd heard from some of our mages that the Emperor actually had an elemental magic aura."<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "I can tell you that dragons are somehow bonded to the domain they choose, that their moods and behaviors can be affected by the supposed purity of the area."<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "Beyond that I'm afraid my information is a bit gap-y. I never made much study of dragons, having never expected to meet one."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "I don't think any of us did."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Still, thanks for sharing what you could."<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "I can, however, give you a fascinating lecture about making assumptions."<br>
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[[Vonagan]] asks, "They are shapeshifters? It sounded from the report earlier that the emperor wanted no confusion about his 'true form', as if he might take others at times?"<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "Dragons such as [[Glacis]] have taken the form of another being at times."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "Some have appeared in other forms, like [[Glacis|glacis]]."<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "Whether this is a universal ability or one specifically granted to one sect of dragon or the other we do not know."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] ask, "I was always a bit unclear on the legends of the [[Heralds]]. They say the [[Heralds]] were in the guise of dragons. But were they really dragons?"<br>
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[[Vonagan]] asks, "I was wondering if it was thought there was any comparison to the [[Lanival]] legends as well. So it is believed that [[Glacis]] was real now, and this emperor might be similar?"<br>
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[[Ruea]] asks, "Was the existance of [[Glacis]] ever in question?"<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "One thing I have to say though, is that [[Ael'tharaxus]] looked very very real. I mean, I was pretty darn sure I wasn't just seeing a vision or seeming."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] ask, "Okay, well, while we're on the topic.. does anyone else have any comments about [[Ael'tharaxus]]' appearance, his meeting with the [[Ferdahl]] and so on?"<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "And thanks again to Synamon and Ruea for your contributions."<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "Always a pleasure."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "Of course."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "I suppose everyone's all discussed out about it by now."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "It has been a little while."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "Fine by me."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "I'm sure it's probably for the best."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Now regarding other recent events. As I said, I've been absent more often than not lately."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "So I have less prepared than I normally would."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "I do know there were a couple of recent invasions in [[Therengia]]."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "A pirate invasion over in Riverhaven and another involving [[Viggu]] and his orcs further north in [[Therenborough]] and [[Rossman's Landing|Rossman's]]."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "I was there for the latter, but not the former."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "As far as I could tell though there was nothing of significance to report about these invasions... The pirates and the orcs are old enemies over in our northern neighbors now."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Anyone else have a recent threat or invasion to bring up? While you ponder over that I'm going to scan over my notes a little bit."<br>
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[[Netherlich]] says, "I heard someone say something about killer origami up in [[Dirge]] the other day."<br>
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[[Agrimar]] says, "Not sure it qualifies but a handful of hafwas stumbled their way into town not too long ago."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "Paper cuts hurt way more than they should."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Oh, the killer origami are actually taking residence up near [[Dirge]] now."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "There's an old abandoned paper mill there."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says to Leucius, "You would know with all the paperwork."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] ask, "Behind a... what was it now. Copse?"<br>
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[[Vonagan]] asks, "Enchanted scraps of folded paper? Er...murderous enchanted scraps of folded paper?"<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Well something dark and mysterious looking."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "We used to get invasions of those here but it seems they're mostly confined to their mill now."<br>
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[[Vonagan]] says, "Ahhh, it's good to be back."<br>
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[[Netherlich]] says, "They were on the NTR I guess."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "We had mentioned in a previous meeting that boggles seem to be animating these origami pieces as an offering of sorts to Idon. This mill seems to be a site where they can be animated in bulk."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Actually, [[Zoluren]] is relatively quiet as far as invasions go lately. Theren's got orc and pirate problems, [[Ilithi]] has dragon priests and adan'f... Not that we WANT trouble..."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "And it does give me plenty of time to visit in the other provinces."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Not so sure about the hafwas. First I've heard of that."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "People travel? huh."<br>
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[[Netherlich]] asks, "So chances of a new war are slim to zero as of now?"<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] ask Agrimar, "Where did you say you saw 'em again?"<br>
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[[Agrimar]] says to you, "Was one around the bank, and another one or two over by [[Oxenwaithe River|Oxenwaithe]] bridge."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "I don't think there are any significant sources of conflict right now in [[Zoluren]].. as long as we don't jinx it, I guess."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] ask, "Hmm, one thing I heard while I was around for that [[Viggu]] invasion was that the slaver king [[Jubair]] is actually Viggu's 'boss'. Is that true at all?"<br>
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[[Addisyn]] says, "I wasn't there for this so this is all new to me."<br>
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[[Valkri]] asks, "Who said that Talliska?"<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Well, the fellow's name was [[Klurn]]. I don't know how reputable he is in Therengia, sadly."<br>
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[[Valkri]] says, "Klurn has done alot with learning about [[Viggu]]."<br>
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[[Valkri]] says, "However, I'm not certain if that is confirmed."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "He also mentioned that [[Viggu]] has some sort of secret passage or some such in the manor over in Rossman's."<br>
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[[Addisyn]] says, "I know Klurn spends a lot of time there looking for it."<br>
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[[Addisyn]] says, "My husband and myself have accompanied him once or twice looking for it."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "I see. So no one's found [[Viggu]]'s hideout yet, more or less."<br>
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[[Addisyn]] says, "Not that I'm aware of."<br>
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[[Valkri]] says, "No, we're still looking."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Good luck to your orders and militia on the search."<br>
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[[Addisyn]] says, "Thank you."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] ask, "Again, I'm sorry for the piecemeal updates this time around. Does anyone else have a report or event to talk about?"<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "Thank you for the clarifications."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "We can move on to non-invasion related events as well, if you've any to bring up to the crowd here."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] ask, "Well I'm rather surprised! Nothing at all?"<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "Um, not [[Ilithi|ilithi]] related events."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Whatever it may be, go ahead."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "The [[Order of the Apostles|order of the Apostles]] will be having some spar nights and such coming up."<br>
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[[Vyldenmor]] says, "I have this growth."<br>
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[[Addisyn]] says, "Thank you for having me."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "Keep an eye on the calendar for those and the game nights that are a lot of fun."<br>
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[[Leucius]] asks, "What are the game nights?"<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "So I've heard, I've been incredibly busy lately so I've not managed to have time to come by for 'em."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "But I've heard good things."<br>
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[[Leucius]] asks, "[[Gnome]] tossing?"<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "Oh, and I'll be hosting another song night in the next week or so."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "[[Allye]] has worked really hard on them."<br>
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[[Synamon]] says, "Denied and speaker says are the two that are the most fun but spars and group hunts and such."<br>
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[[Heucuva]] says, "There is a bracketed spar night for circle 65 and under tomorrow."<br>
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[[Synamon]] asks, "Ruea's song contests are amazing, and she is writing the next play now, right?"<br>
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[[Ruea]] says, "Trying, anyway."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "I'd be intrigued to see what comes out of those efforts."<br>
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[[Ruea]] says to you, "Watch out or I'll have you performing my efforts."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Anyone else with an event? The Rose has a dearth of them lately, but we're working on it."<br>
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[[Valkri]] says, "For those battle-minded, the Northern Watch continues to hold weekly Fight Nights."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say to Ruea, "I might be willing."<br>
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[[Valkri]] says, "Up in the old Gorbesh Fort just north of Langenfirth."<br>
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[[Fintrial]] asks Valkri, "Does Galti continue to attend?"<br>
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[[Valkri]] says to Fintrial, "Depending upon schedules, sometimes Lord Oleveir might be there, or Amlach..."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Well I only have very awesome things to say about Marsais, so I know the fight nights up there are fantastic."<br>
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[[Valkri]] says, "Also, if you want to beat someone with a stick....come to the [[Order of the Theren Guard|Theren Guard]] Cane Fights."<br>
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[[Valkri]] says, "I usually wind up as a pinata."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "Hrm, all of a sudden that sounds tempting."<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] exclaim, "Instant publicity!"<br>
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[[Talliska|You]] say, "Thanks all of you for sharing."<br>
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[[Leucius]] says, "Oh not you. I was wondering if [[Craxor]] attended."<br>
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[[Valkri]] says, "Actually, no."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "Well then, if no one else has anything to announce, then I believe that will be it for this meeting."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "Once again, I would like to thank everyone who has come and attended today. Once again, your presence and input is very much appreciated."<br>
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[[Alexsei]] says, "Thank you to those who attended, and a safe trip to those visitors who have took the time to come by. We hope you have a safe trip back to your homes."
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