Ilithi Socialites/Logs/03142020 InauguralConcert

Performed in the year of the Crystal Snow Hare, 433 years since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer. It is the 9th day of the 10th month of Nissa, the Maiden. It is currently winter. (3/14/2020)

Production Note

This production was the inaugural venture of the Ilithi Socialites with production credit shared by by Ezerak Evyntine-Vershir and Ayrell Evyntine.

Cast

Director/Co-Producer/Performer - Ezerak Evyntine-Vershir

Co-Producer/Performer - Ayrell Evyntine

Performer - Rhaizu

Performer - Fariden Morsileo

Performer - Tankata

Performer - Ruea Shai'lin

Performer - Annais

Notable Guests in Attendance

Prince Fayne Sunderstone and Tower Steward Rylento Alishar

Introduction

[Shoan a Sidelkuloa, Stage] A row of lights illuminates the boards and those who take their place upon them. Dark curtains block sight of the wings.

You chant in a baritone voice:

   "The curtain opens to reveal Rhaizu on stage, the spotlight centered on him."

Act One

Rhaizu

Rhaizu begins his performance for his audience.

A little bit of laughter floats over from the audience.

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Chrysagon.

Rhaizu pulls out his copperwood faenellica and lazily plucks at it, seeing if it is in tune, once done, he looks up and seems startled to find people staring at him.

Rhaizu grins.

The lingering echoes of applause hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

Rhaizu asks, "Oh, yall are here? Well, lets sing a tune and get this road on the show shall we?"

Rhaizu sincerely sings in a tenor voice:

   "A long long time ago,
    I've been traveling down this dusty road.
    Searching for something unseen,
    A sense of purpose? bah you know what I mean!"

Rhaizu runs off stage and appears again balancing on a ball the size of a Gor'tog, his fingers nimbly picking his faenellica as he smoothly crosses around the stage.

Rhaizu yells, "Don't try this at home kids!"

Rhaizu suddenly leaps off the ball and kicks it high over the audience, the ball makes a loud *POP* as harmless sparks shower the crowd.

Laughter flows through the air, coming from the audience area.

Rhaizu grins devilishly.

Rhaizu sings in a tenor voice:

   "Aaand I came on down ta Shard,
    What a place to rest my rear.
    Stay indoors at night,
    Or you might disappear!"

Rhaizu seems to stare into the crowd for a moment and says "I thought I had a retraining order against you sir? Oh wait, no, that was against your wife!".

Rhaizu grins.

Rhaizu yells, "Sing along!"

Rhaizu sings in a tenor voice:

   "Yo ho ho we slave all day,
    Kill them critters to get our pay.
    Grabbin up the boxes and gettin all that skin,
    Damn my profit margins are looking really thin!"

Rhaizu runs out into the crowd giving highfives to all the guests, then starting from the entrance, begins backflipping towards the stage, leaping into a quadruple backflip, only making it two and a half times, landing on his head and collapsing into a heap.

Rhaizu begins to rise into a one hand stand, one by one raising his fingers till only his first digit is supporting his weight, grinning, he gives the crowd a wink.

Rhaizu sings in a tenor voice:

   "We welcome you to this theater, so please find a seat,
    And get ready to watch and hear, some things that are really neat.
    People singing songs and some doing an act.
    This all has been brought to you by your Host, Ezerak."

Rhaizu ends his performance.

Rhaizu bows.

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Melindrha.

The audience response of unanimous applause surges louder. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Ailunae, Galahai, Chyronn, Aislynn, Dantia and Melindrha are applauding and cheering.

Ezerak says, "Ladies, gentlemen, and esteemed guests, please put your hands together for Rhaizu! Welcome to what we hope is but the first of many shows here in the Shoan a Sidelkuloa theater. We have several performances tonight, so without further ado..."

The rushing sound of unanimous applause surges louder. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Mistanna, Imerald, Dewdmael, Miskton, Neryndil, Selarr, Laeros, Raiael, Darksparkle, Miralynn and Zynell are applauding and cheering.

You notice Chrysagon cheering for Rhaizu from the seating area.

Act Two

Ayrell

Ezerak exclaims, "I am proud to present our next performer, who has a voice nearly as beautiful as she is. The wonderful, talented, and did I mention pretty? Lady Ayrell Evyntine!"

The cacophony of unanimous applause lowers in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Rekon and Navesi are applauding and cheering.

The sound of unanimous applause rises in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Mistanna, Chrysagon and Mystylaine are applauding and cheering.

(Ayrell walks onto the stage, her cheeks faintly blushing pink as she finds her mark to begin.)

The lingering echoes of sound hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

Ayrell says, "This evening I have prepared a song in which I feel I have accurately captured my appreciation for a certain gemstone that has always been one of my favorites. I like to call it - Sapphires are a Girl's Best Friend."

Ayrell smiles.

(Ayrell idly runs her index finger along the sapphire sparkling from its setting within an elegant choker resting against her neck.)

Ayrell sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

   "My mother told me to strive for love
    Find a man to keep me warm at night.
    But all I found were fickle boys
    Who only wanted to steal my light.
    Sure they were handsome
    With honey on their tongue -
    But sapphires are a girl's best friend."

Ayrell sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

   "I did my best to make mom proud
    Let too many men dull my shine.
    Once I learned the love of a gemstone
    I realized alone I'd be fine.
    A marquise will twinkle
    Even when I've wrinkled -
    Those sapphires are a girl's best friend."

(Ayrell appears to warm up to the performance, her confidence building as she takes a step forward, lightly running her hand along her arm to brush the glittering sapphires draping from delicate chains on the armband around her bicep.)

Ayrell sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

   "The first time I saw that stone glitter on my finger
    I knew it was love at first sight.
    Cabochon, trillion, make me one in a million
    And help my inner glow to ignite."

(Ayrell does a graceful pirouette, pausing in a dainty stance, her hand open to playfully indicate another sapphire shining from her ring finger.)

Ayrell coyly sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

   "The colors span the spectrum
    In blue, green, violet, and pink.
    One dangle of that Elamiri gem
    May just earn you a wink.
    With a selection this endless
    I'll never be friendless -
    Yes, sapphires are a girl's best friend."

Ayrell playfully sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

   "Sweet words are all empty
    And cold as a winter's breeze.
    Over time men's love will fail
    Their arms will make you freeze.
    But this ice stone looks so nice
    Have heads turning 'round twice -
    Oh, sapphires are a girl's best friend."

(Ayrell moves fluidly across the stage, letting the light play off the array of sapphires adorning her, offering a flirtatious wink to the crowd.)

Ayrell playfully sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

   "The way to this girl's heart is duskbloom and phantom
    In hues like the midnight sky.
    Pear, round, or rose-shaped, on my shoulders when draped
    Their beauty no one can deny."

Ayrell sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

   "Dalaeji are bolder, while crimson do smolder -
    Oh, sapphires are a girl's best friend.
    Those tempest and twilight, keep me sparkling all night -
    'Cause sapphires -
    Yes, these sapphires -"

(Ayrell does one last balletic twirl, the fabric of her skirt billowing out around her to display the sapphires sewn into the garment.)

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Ailunae.

Ayrell sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

   "Oh, sapphires are a girl's best friend."

The lingering echoes of applause hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Aislynn.

You notice Chrysagon cheering for Ayrell from the seating area.

The lingering echoes of applause hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

Ayrell smiles at the crowd, dipping in a gracious curtsy before turning to make her way back off the stage.

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Chrysagon.

Ezerak looks at Ayrell and applauds!

The audience response of unanimous applause surges louder. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Mistanna, Chrysagon, Navesi, Miskton, Chyronn, Raiael, Miralynn and Zynell are applauding and cheering.

Act Three

Ezerak

Ezerak gets a rosewood lute from inside his instrument case.

You notice Melindrha cheering in the seating area.

Ezerak says, "This next performer needs no introduction. I call this song "Rose of Elamiri."

Ezerak winks.

The booming sound of unanimous applause lowers in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Roodie, Ailunae, Dewdmael, Rekon, Hoger, Neryndil and Darksparkle are applauding and cheering.

Ezerak smiles at the audience as he begins to strum a playful tune on his lute.

You notice Tathalus cheering for Ezerak from the seating area.

Ezerak sings in a baritone voice:

   "Late one evening, after a show,
    What fate had in store, I did not know.
    I went in to the tavern, drinks to imbibe,
    I stopped and stared at what I found inside."

The lingering echoes of sound hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

Ezerak sings in a baritone voice:

   "A lady swirling in blue moonlight,
    A mistress of elements and their might.
    Her ivory skin luminous and fair,
    For a beauty like this I could not prepare."

Ezerak sings in a baritone voice:

   "She is lovely, she is pretty,
    She is the rose of Elamiri.
    She smiled at me, the warmth I felt,
    Made my frozen heart begin to melt."

Ezerak sings in a baritone voice:

   "Her long hair as dark as midnight,
    Her laugh is an utter delight.
    She was so beautiful, I took a chance,
    I went up to her and asked her to dance."

Ezerak sings in a baritone voice:

   "As we danced, I looked into her eyes,
    Two sapphire pools, and to my surprise,
    I fell in and sank in their depth,
    I fell in and haven't come up for a breath."

Ezerak sings in a baritone voice:

   "She is lovely, she is pretty,
    She is the rose of Elamiri.
    She smiled at me, and wouldn't you know,
    I took her hand and I'll never let go."

Ezerak bows.

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Mistanna.

You notice Ailunae cheering in the seating area.

Ezerak puts his lute in his instrument case.

The audience response of unanimous applause surges louder. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Mistanna, Ailunae, Rekon, Neryndil, Chyronn, Rafano, Raiael, Darksparkle and Zynell are applauding and cheering.

You notice Roodie cheering in the seating area.

The cacophony of unanimous applause lowers in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Melv, Roodie, Chrysagon, Navesi, Miskton, Aislynn, Melindrha and Miralynn are applauding and cheering.

Act Four

Tankata

Ezerak exclaims, "For the next act, we have a renowned storyteller, on loan to us from the Order of the Dragon Shield, for your listening pleasure! Please welcome to the stage, Tankata Mason!"

Tankata coughs.

The lingering echoes of applause hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Chrysagon.

You notice Neryndil cheering for Tankata from the seating area.

The lingering echoes of applause hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

Tankata bows.

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Rekon.

You notice Chrysagon cheering for Tankata from the seating area.

You notice Ailunae cheering for Tankata from the seating area.

The audience response of unanimous applause rises in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Rekon and Miralynn are applauding and cheering.

Rhaizu applauds.

Tankata says, "There are vast libraries with made up great stories in the fair cities of Elanthia, but as I understand it, many in the audience and some on stage, myself included have not had the time to forage through all the books containing great works of fiction. And so I shall indulge you all by telling a tale about a story made up of whole cloth."

The lingering echoes of sound hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

Tankata says, "This is the story about a man named Parmenion, and how he came to be known as the Death of Nations. He was born in the land of Sparta, where he was maligned as a half-breed, for his mother was Macedonian, and his father Spartan. I should say, both the parents were human, and so in this fictitious land folks are extraordinarily intolerant."

Tankata says, "As it happened, Parmenion was tormented by boys who were friends to a child named Leonidas. This Leonidas was named after a particularly stupid and courageous Warrior King who, roughly one hundred years earlier, lead 300 Spartans to the pass of Thermopylae where they were summarily executed by a far larger force. But I digress."

Tankata says, "As fate is cruel, Parmenion fell in love with Leonidas s sister, Derae, and she in turn fell in love with him. For five days and nights they coupled intimately on the Estates of Xenophon, a General from Athens."

Tankata says, "They were not discreet, and as she was supposed to marry Nestus, she was to be put to death for her indiscretions. Such was the law of the land. Nestus rode to challenge Parmenion, and they did duel, and Nestus was killed."

A little bit of laughter floats over from the audience.

Tankata says, "Parmenion left then to Thebes, where he resolved to enact a terrible vengeance upon Sparta for the cities ill treatment of him and execution of his lover. For five years Parmenion trained the Theban army, forging a powerful core called the Sacred Band, and five years later, at the battle of Leuktra, Parmenion crushed Sparta, and that cities military might was never again the same."

Tankata says, "They fell then from prominence, and as such it was the first nation he was the Death of. Parmenion left Thebes and travelled into Persia, where he was under the employ of the King of Kings, and many were the battles that he did win, till he was known as the best General of the Age."

Tankata says, "Now, while the years passed it so happened the Derae, a warrior of spirit, Spartan as she was, did not in fact die.. She had been thrown from a boat, sacrificed in the name of the Priestess Cassandra, who died many hundreds of years before in the even more mythical land of Troy."

Tankata says, "Derae possessed a Talent to heal, and was trained by the Seeress Tamis. Tamis convinced Derae that her powers were slow to blossom because she had given herself in body to Parmenion, and so her sight was taken, and so then too did Derae s powers become great."

Tankata says, "Over the years she watched Parmenion. She saw him embrace other woman, but knew always that his heart and soul yearned for her.. but through this time Derae believed herself chained to the temple in Asia Minor, for Tamis had convinced her to that she was dead, and that should stray from the temple within a few heart beats she would wither, and she would die."

Tankata says, "And so only in spirit could she watch over her true love. Tamis did these terrible deeds because she knew the Demon King would be born, and believed that Parmenion would be the only one strong enough to stop him. And so the years did pass."

Tankata says, "And during the passing of the years a young man named Philip of Macedon came to power. It was a land beset by enemies on all sides, demeaned and forced into giving tribute to the greater States, such as Thebes and Athens, for protection."

Tankata says, "Philip sent word for Parmenion, and as Parmenion had met Philip when he was but 13, being held as a hostage in Thebes against the good behaviour of Macedon, Parmenion decided that he would venture to Macedon and be Philip s Generals."

Tankata says, "The years did pass, and many were the victories Philip and Parmenion won, until Macedon became the greatest power in all of the Greek States, overwhelming Athens, Thebes and Sparta, and all other nations that bordered it."

Tankata says, "I cannot go into all the detail here, for it would take the better part of your lifetimes, but the Demon King was born in the child Alexander, though a spark of goodness remained. That spark would be destroyed by the God of Chaos, Kadmilos, at the moment of conception, unless a Champion travelled to Hades to stop it."

Tankata says, "As it happened, Philip was drugged by Derae before he could make love to Olympius and bring the Demon into the world of flesh.. but Parmenion, not wanting Philip to awaken to learn that he had failed in his.. duties.. to ensure the marriage, and in his moment of weakness and lust, conceived the child with Olympius. And so Alexander was his.. And he, the only one who could venture into Hades to save him."

Tankata says, "I have not told you of Aristotle, but he was a Magus, I think a Moon Mage, in ways that we would understand it here, in the real world. He and Derae conceived of a plot to send Parmenion unwittingly into the underworld to stop Kadmilos from devouring the spark of light that was the soul of Alexander, and so giving the child a chance to live."

Tankata says, "Parmenion thus awoke in a state of confusion in Hades, and with Aristotle as a guide, was told that he must save a soul against demonic forces. They saw a star gleaming in the distance of this barren, grey land, and knew it to be Alexander s. Along the way they battled many demons, the Magus and Parmenion, the Death of Nations.. and though they came upon the spirit it was dwindling fast."

Tankata says, "They sought to find refuge in the Hall of Heroes, marbled pillars and a radiant doorway into another land beckoning, but it was guarded by two men dressed as Spartans. They said that Parmenion, Aristotle nor the spirit could have entrance, for they were not truly dead."

Tankata says, "Despair then befell Parmenion and Aristotle, for they could not defend against the ride of darkness that was Kadmilos and his host. But then, recognizing that Parmenion was a Spartan, for he wore the Sword of Leonidas the true Warrior King who had fallen at the pass, the guards did marshall a force of 300 to come forth from the Hall of heroes."

Tankata says, "And so together, they fought and conquered, and the soul of Alexander was birthed into the world, unencumbered by the demon."

Tankata bows.

Tankata says, "Thank you for listening."

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Roodie.

You notice Ailunae cheering for Tankata from the seating area.

The audience response of unanimous applause surges louder. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Mystylaine, Roodie, Mistanna, Ailunae, Rekon, Neryndil, Selarr, Dantia and Miralynn are applauding and cheering.

Ezerak says, "Well, that was certainly an interesting tale."

The cacophony of unanimous applause lowers in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Tiakim, Galahai, Miskton, Melindrha, Rafano, Darksparkle and Zynell are applauding and cheering.

Tankata says, "A fiction."

Tankata nods to Ezerak.

Act Five

Fariden

Ezerak exclaims, "Our next performer is a leader in his community, and a well known performer and events-runner in Zoluren. Though he prefers spending his time in the games room of the Half-Pint, tonight we have convinced him to travel to Ilithi for an original performance. Please give your attention to Fariden Morsileo!"

You notice Ailunae cheering for Fariden from the seating area.

The lingering echoes of applause hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

You notice Chrysagon cheering for Tankata from the seating area.

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Ailunae.

Fariden waves.

The audience response of unanimous applause rises in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Ailunae, Dewdmael and Miralynn are applauding and cheering.

You notice Miralynn cheering for Fariden from the seating area.

The sound of unanimous applause rises in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Aislynn, Mystylaine, Mistanna, Rekon, Rafano and Darksparkle are applauding and cheering.

You notice Roodie cheering in the seating area.

The lingering echoes of applause hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

Fariden says, "So, moving from fiction to something more grounded in my own experiences. Well, past life experiences."

Fariden says, "As many of you may well be aware, a sea shanty serves a purpose."

Fariden says, "Some may think of them as simple, but that is for good reason."

Fariden says, "Sea shanties use repetition to keep sailors synchronized, to keep them at a steady pace, and to keep their morale up."

Fariden says, "So, I present to you a sea shanty I penned for you all."

Fariden gets an oak drum from inside his hunting pack.

(Fariden tucks the drum under his left arm and strikes a steady, rthythmic beat with the palm of his right hand.)

Fariden sings in a baritone voice:

   "Now get up, you lads, and haul up them lines.
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho.
     We'll see the port if we make a good time.
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho."

(Fariden begins to pace as he sings, his steps in time with the beating of his drum.)

Fariden sings in a baritone voice:

   "In search of treasure, we've sailed 'cross the seas.
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho.
     Platinums and gemstones, we want all of these.
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho."

(Fariden nods his head in time with the beat.)

Fariden sings in a baritone voice:

   "We've been out to sea for many a moon.
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho.
     Drink, lads and lasses! We'll be home soon!
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho."

(Fariden licks his lips, probably imagining some favored drink of his.)

Fariden sings in a baritone voice:

   "We sailed for plunder, we sailed for pay.
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho.
     We've sailed for trading, done along the way.
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho."

(Fariden turns to the crowd and gives them a wink. "Long as the crew gets paid, aye?" he whispers to you all between verses.)

Fariden sings in a baritone voice:

   "Chased off a brigand, a pirate or two.
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho.
     Wouldn't be happier with another crew.
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho."

Fariden sings in a baritone voice:

   "Sent many a foe down to the deep.
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho.
     All of their treasure is now ours to keep.
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho."

Fariden playfully says, "Any fight you float away from is a good one."

Fariden sings in a baritone voice:

   "A hold full of shinies, a really big sum.
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho.
     Best be making landfall, 'bout out of rum!
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho."

(Fariden mouths to the audience, "No Rum?" while raising an eyebrow. He shakes his head, sadly.)

Fariden sings in a baritone voice:

   "All of those riches, down in the hold,
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho.
     Be making us wealthy, when they be sold.
     With a way hey and a heave and a ho."

Fariden says, "Isn't it the experence that matters most? No? Fine, you'll be getting yer dues."

(Fariden lets the last note hand in the air for a moment, then turns and faces the audience.)

Fariden puts his drum in his hunting pack.

Fariden sweeps a jaunty forest green top hat sporting a long glittering plume off his head and in front of him in a large arc, fluidly stepping backward and bowing at the same time.

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Raiael.

You notice Miralynn cheering for Fariden from the seating area.

The audience response of unanimous applause rises in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Mistanna, Miskton and Raiael are applauding and cheering.

You notice Aislynn cheering in the seating area.

You notice Miralynn let out a whistle at Fariden from the seating area.

You notice Chrysagon cheering for Fariden from the seating area.

Fariden exclaims, "Thanks for listening!"

You notice Ailunae cheering for Fariden from the seating area.

Fariden grins.

You notice Roodie cheering in the seating area.

You notice Narash cheering in the seating area.

Ezerak applauds.

The sound of unanimous applause surges louder. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Aislynn, Mystylaine, Roodie, Ailunae, Rekon, Hoger, Navesi, Neryndil, Chyronn, Melindrha, Rafano, Darksparkle, Miralynn and Zynell are applauding and cheering.

You notice Miralynn cheering for Fariden from the seating area.

Act Six

Annais

Ezerak exclaims, "Up next, it is my pleasure to announce one of Shard s most well-kept secrets when it comes to the stage. A valiant healer and talented songwriter, making her public debut here for all of you this evening, please put your hands together for Ilithi s own, the wonderful Annais Vyusher!"

The cacophony of unanimous applause lowers in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Selarr and Raiael are applauding and cheering.

Annais curtsies gracefully.

Annais inhales a great swallow of air.

The sound of unanimous applause rises in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Mistanna, Ailunae and Chrysagon are applauding and cheering.

Annais smiles.

The lingering echoes of sound hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

Annais gently says, "As a healer I have had the distinct privilege of being present at the dawn of life and at its end. This song is based on a true story that played out before my eyes, a story of one man's love and loss."

(Annais moves to center stage and shakes out her skirt then her chin lifts and she inhales, eyes fixed on the distance.)

Annais sings in a contralto voice:

   "In peaceful still he saw her at home amongst the trees
    His heart at once was stolen as she danced in the falling leaves.
    He smiled and then their eyes met and the trees sang love's sweet song
    She knew that for forever she'd found where she belonged."

(Annais lowers her eyes somewhat and her gaze moves slowly from one person to another, her smile slight and easy, befitting the tone of the stanza.)

Annais sings in a contralto voice:

   "In love's embrace he saw her resting in his arms
    He vowed with all within him, to keep her safe from harm.
    She held him close against her with hearts and souls entwined
    She swore with all her being, she'd never leave his side."

Annais sings in a contralto voice:

   "And he carried her away, away, he carried her away
    Her spirit found a home once more, he carried her away."

(Annais looks to the distance again and her expression darkens some, concern etched in her features and filling her dark eyes.)

Annais sings in a contralto voice:

   "But leave his side she did one day to walk among the trees
    And evil hands were waiting, hidden in the falling leaves.
    They held her close against them, her painful cries unheard
     Left beneath a willow, weeping as it burned."

(Annais lifts a hand to her chest, the other hand grasping her skirts.)

Annais sings in a contralto voice:

   "In deathly still he saw her laying near the trees
    His heart at once stopped beating as she bled in the falling leaves.
    He cried and then their eyes met and the trees sang a mournful song
    He knew that for forever this was not where she belonged."

Annais sings in a contralto voice:

   "And he carried her away, away, he carried her away
    Her spirit found a home once more, he carried her away."

(Annais gazes downward for a moment, catching her breath, then she looks to the distance again, eyes glossy with tears.)

Annais sings in a contralto voice:

   "In love's embrace he saw her, dying in his arms
    He vowed with all within him to find who'd done her harm.
    He held her close against him and felt her soul unbind
    She said her last "I love you", then slowly closed her eyes."

Annais sings in a contralto voice:

   "In peaceful still he saw her laid beneath the trees
    His heart at once was broken as he wept in the falling leaves.
    The sky above turned dark and cold as the forest hushed its song
    And he knew that for forever, this was not where she belonged."

(Annais slowly lifts her gaze ever upward, hands clasped before her)

Annais sings in a contralto voice:

   "And they carried her away, away, they carried her away
    Her spirit found a home once more, they carried her away."

(Annais sinks into a deep curtsy, one arm across her chest to touch her fingertips to her shoulder, her head bowed,)

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Chyronn.

You notice Chrysagon cheering for Annais from the seating area.

The audience response of unanimous applause surges louder. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Mistanna, Ailunae, Rekon, Hoger, Navesi, Chyronn, Laeros, Rafano and Raiael are applauding and cheering.

You notice Ailunae cheering for Annais from the seating area.

You notice Darksparkle cheering in the seating area.

Annais smiles.

Ezerak looks at Annais and applauds!

From the seating area you hear Chyronn yell, "Encore!"

The cacophony of unanimous applause rises in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Teyl, Aislynn, Mystylaine, Roodie, Chrysagon, Miskton, Selarr, Dantia, Raiael, Miralynn and Zynell are applauding and cheering.

Act Seven

Ruea

Ezerak exclaims, "For our last number, we have a surprise in store for you all. This performer is known, not only in Ilithi, where she once served on the Ferdahl's court as Court Bard, producing incredible shows in this very theater, but also in Therengia, where she continues to share her extraordinary productions with enraptured audiences from behind the curtain of the Baron's stage. Usually, when we see her work, it is being performed by others for our entertainment. Tonight, we have the playwright herself, here in Ilithi, to perform an original song for us, live and in person. So, without further ado, it is my honor to present the talented and ever-fashionable Ruea Drister!"

The cacophony of unanimous applause lowers in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Tathalus and Chelinde are applauding and cheering.

(Ruea curtsies gracefully as a single spotlight rises, then settles herself gracefully on a cushioned stool positioned in front of a large harp.)

(Ruea flexes her hands a moment before gently placing them on the strings and beginning to play a slow ballad, the fluid melody strong yet haunting.)

The sound of unanimous applause rises in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Galahai, Tathalus, Ailunae, Darksparkle and Miralynn are applauding and cheering.

Ruea melodically sings in a soprano voice:

   "Born in darkness unafraid
    No choice or hope within the stone.
    Her hand learned well the blade
    And her will freed them from all they'd known."

You notice Chrysagon cheering for Ruea from the seating area.

(Ruea moves her hands in graceful circles, her fingers finding the strings skillfully despite the delicate movement of her hands.)

Ruea defiantly sings in a soprano voice:

   "They answered her call to fight
    Proud and true, they rallied their forces
    Determined to take back their lives and the light.
    Fully commited to this chosen course."

The rushing sound of unanimous applause lowers in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Jeffe, Dewdmael, Rekon and Chyronn are applauding and cheering.

(Ruea tilts her head to one side, silver eyes half closed as she focuses on a shift in the for the chorus. A countermelody strengthens the song with a proud, military influance.)

Ruea valiantly sings in a soprano voice:

   "Though pain is what her life had been
    And great sacrifices made,
    She will live on as a Queen
    Not die as a slave."

The lingering echoes of applause hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

(Ruea shifts her hands, returning to the original melody once more. She turns to glance out at the audience a moment, a slight smile on her lips.)

Ruea defiantly sings in a soprano voice:

   "Borne of the Wind but Mistress of Stone.
    Her majesty earned through strength and might.
    Who would ever challenge the throne
    Of this Queen as eternal as moonlight?"

(Ruea purses her lips slightly, her voice growing sad and solemn as she begins he next verse.)

Ruea quietly sings in a soprano voice:

   "Her daugher lost in woeful betrayal,
     strong silver a mask to agony
     While her son, tenacious and able
     provides comfort from this memory."

Ruea valiantly sings in a soprano voice:

   "Though pain is what her life had been
    And great sacrifices made,
    She will live on as a Queen
    Not die as a slave."

(Ruea leans forward, her hands more more firmly against the strings, the song growing louder and more resonant.)

Ruea proudly sings in a soprano voice:

   "Honor to the Mountain Queen and her family name
    To the fight which won the land
    On which she has laid her claim
     and rules with a practiced hand."

Ruea smiles again, her hands pausing a moment to allow the notes to ring through the room, almost fading away before she begins the next stanza.

Ruea melodically sings in a soprano voice:

   "Across the wide Dragonspire range
    Sweeping down to the crystal gates
    Those shadowed eyes watch and arrange
    Protection for her peoples' fates."

Ruea gestures at herself.

Ruea valiantly sings in a soprano voice:

   "Though pain is what her life had been
    And great sacrifices made,
    She will live on as a Queen
    Not die as a slave."

(Ruea draws her hands away from the harp to fold gently in her lap, allowing the last notes of the song to echo around the room. As the last strains finally fade she rises and sweeps out the skirts of her windlace gown in a graceful curtsy to the room.)

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Mistanna.

The audience response of unanimous applause surges louder. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Aislynn, Mistanna, Navesi, Miskton, Chyronn, Raiael, Miralynn and Zynell are applauding and cheering.

You notice Chrysagon cheering for Ruea from the seating area.

You notice Ailunae cheering in the seating area.

Ruea smiles.

The booming sound of unanimous applause surges louder. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Teyl, Tathalus, Mystylaine, Roodie, Ailunae, Dewdmael, Chrysagon, Rekon, Miskton, Selarr, Laeros, Melindrha, Raiael and Darksparkle are applauding and cheering.

Ezerak looks at Ruea and applauds!

The lingering echoes of sound hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Hoger.

Ruea curtsies gracefully.

Curtain Call

Ezerak says, "Ladies and gentlemen, that concludes our presentation, thank you for joining us. We would like to thank His Royal Highness, Prince Fayne of Elamiri and Honored Tower Steward Rylento for attending tonight, we are honored by your presence."

The audience response of unanimous applause rises in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Hoger and Laeros are applauding and cheering. The sound of unanimous applause maintains intensity. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Ailunae and Rekon are applauding and cheering.

You notice Miralynn cheering in the seating area.

Ezerak exclaims, "Everyone, please come out and take a bow!"

The sound of unanimous applause surges louder. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Inneth, Tathalus, Mystylaine, Roodie, Mistanna, Navesi, Miskton, Raiael, Miralynn and Zynell are applauding and cheering.

You notice Dewdmael cheering in the seating area.

Fariden grins sheepishly.

Fariden sweeps a jaunty forest green top hat sporting a long glittering plume off his head and in front of him in a large arc, fluidly stepping backward and bowing at the same time.

Annais curtsies gracefully.

The cacophony of unanimous applause lowers in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Neryndil and Darksparkle are applauding and cheering.

You notice Miralynn cheering for Fariden from the seating area.

With a graceful flutter of her hands, Ayrell sinks down in a formal curtsy.

Ruea looks at Fariden and applauds!

Rhaizu pats Fariden on the back.

Ezerak applauds.

The sound of unanimous applause surges louder. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Aislynn, Mystylaine, Mistanna, Ailunae, Rekon, Miskton, Chyronn, Selarr, Laeros, Melindrha, Raiael, Darksparkle, Miralynn and Zynell are applauding and cheering. A few of the audience members are standing while showing their appreciation.

Rhaizu bows.

Ezerak bows.

You notice Ailunae cheering for Fariden from the seating area.

You notice Miralynn cheering for Fariden from the seating area.

You notice Elec cheering for Ruea from the seating area.

The cacophony of unanimous applause lowers in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Chrysagon, Chyronn, Raiael and Miralynn are applauding and cheering. A few of the audience members are standing while showing their appreciation.

A smattering of applause starts up, seemingly led by Elec.

The audience response of unanimous applause rises in volume. Glancing over the audience members, you notice Elec, Fayne and Rylento are applauding and cheering. About a quarter of the audience members are standing while showing their appreciation.

The lingering echoes of applause hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Chrysagon.

Annais smiles.

The lingering echoes of applause hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

The lingering echoes of applause hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Darksparkle.

The lingering echoes of applause hang over the dais before ceasing altogether.

A chorus of applause starts up, seemingly led by Aislynn.

Vagabond Rhaizu's group went through a thick dark curtain.

Conversation in Foyer with Prince Fayne and Tower Steward Rylento

[Shoan a Sidelkuloa, Foyer] The crescent-shaped room soars upward the full height of the theater, to an intricately painted ceiling depicting a clear, starry night sky. Silver gilt molding frames the depiction, matching the columns down the walls and the balusters along the grand staircase. Raw silk panels in a rich ivory hue line the space between the columns. On one side of the staircase, two shorter columns flank an archway leading to the floor seating area, while on the opposite side, a matching pair highlights a recessed doorway. You also see a pair of paneled doors.
Also here: Death Spirit Tathalus, Monster Elec, Fayne, Tower Steward Rylento, Darkling Darksparkle, Holy Soldier Tankata who is sitting, Siege Engine Rekon, Sanguine Siren Mystylaine who has coalesced into a battle of light and shadow, each warring for dominance, Web Healer Aislynn who is haloed by an ethereal trio of aurulent wildling spiders, True Bard Navesi, Yak Rider Selarr, Court Mage Miskton, Inneth, Pack Storyteller Roodie, Outrider Chrysagon who is shining with a dark golden glow, Telekinetic Fury Narash, Beebalm, Valta Varna Mistanna who is being harassed by an intrigue of phantasmal kittens, Nemophilist Miralynn and Life Defender Ailunae.

Agalea just arrived.

Ailunae waves to Tathalus.

Ruea waves.

Tathalus waves to Ailunae.

Rekon applauds.

Dantia just arrived.

Ezerak bows to Fayne.

Ailunae beams at Ezerak.

Annais says, "Oh my."

Aislynn hums to herself.

Rafano just arrived.

Tathalus hugs Mystylaine, who wraps her arms around Tathalus with a warm smile.

Aislynn lets out a hearty cheer for Ruea!

Miralynn hugs Fariden, who wraps his arms around Miralynn with a warm smile.

Navesi smiles at Ruea.

Dantia joins Rafano's group.

Fayne stands near Ayrell.

With a graceful movement of her hands, Ruea lowers her head and sinks into a formal curtsy before Fayne.

Chrysagon praises Ruea.

Tiakim just arrived.

Tathalus hugs Rekon, getting a smile in return.

With a graceful movement of her hands, Ayrell lowers her head and sinks into a formal curtsy before Fayne.

Darksparkle lets out a hearty cheer for Ruea!

Ailunae hugs Fariden, who wraps his arms around Ailunae with a warm smile.

Tiakim hums to himself.

Rekon exclaims, "Great performances, everyone!"

Tathalus says, "Thank you or coming."

Fayne just took the hand of Ayrell and gently kissed the back of it.

Navesi says to Ruea, "Quite lovely, as usual."

Rylento applauds.

Ruea smiles at Navesi.

Rekon gives Tathalus a brotherly hug, rubbing his scalp with his knuckles.

Roodie smiles at Fariden.

Illumined Warrior Galahai just arrived.

Miskton says, "A wonderful show."

Ezerak says to Fayne, "You honor us, Your Majesty."

Roodie pats Fariden on the back.

Ailunae says, "A beautiful show."

Illumined Warrior Galahai goes southwest.

Agalea says, "It was...a show..."

Jeffe just arrived.

Ailunae smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Fayne says to Ayrell, "You did wonderfully."

Chrysagon says, "'any chance of a gate."

Rekon says, "Very entertaining."

Ayrell smiles at Fayne.

Fariden grins.

Roodie says to Fariden, "Excellent performance lad."

Mistanna nods to Chrysagon.

Mystylaine asks Tathalus, "Don't suppose you've a gate back?"

Valta Varna Mistanna went through a pair of paneled doors.

Ayrell says to Fayne, "You honor me, Your Highness."

Ruea says to Navesi, "You flatter me, I was a nervous wreck. I haven't performed in twenty year."

Rylento says, "A fascinating combination of performances."

Dantia clears her throat.

Fariden says to Roodie, "Aww, thanks."

Imerald just arrived.

Teyl just arrived.

Rylento smiles.

Tathalus says, "Uhhhh."

Jack of All Booze Imerald went through a recessed doorway.

Tathalus clasps Teyl's hand tenderly.

Fayne says, "Excellent work all around, even the gentlemen."

Selarr says to Ezerak, "Excellent show."

Dantia smiles at Fariden.

Tiakim raises one hand in a sharp gesture, chanting an obscure mantra.

Valta Varna Mistanna came through a pair of paneled doors.

Starlight Titan Rafano's group went through a recessed doorway.

Ruea beams at Fayne!

Annais smiles.

Rekon grins at Fayne.

Aislynn quietly exclaims to Fariden, "Rousing chanty!"

Ailunae leans on Roodie.

Tathalus says, "Your highness."

Chrysagon says, "Aye a fine show."

Aislynn makes a chirring noise in Fariden's direction.

Tiakim gestures.

Fayne just took the hand of Annais and gently kissed the back of it.

Tiakim babbles incoherently.

Tathalus bows to Fayne.

Mistanna gestures.

A swirling vortex of shadows draws itself from the ground and coalesces into a black Moongate, which yawns open like a hungry maw.

Ailunae smiles at Fariden, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Fariden grins at Aislynn.

Ezerak bows to Rylento.

Starlight Titan Rafano's group came through a recessed doorway.

Ailunae nods at Aislynn, obviously agreeing with her views.

Annais blushes a bright red color.

Fayne just took the hand of Ruea and gently kissed the back of it.

Ruea leans back against Elec with a loving smile.

Mistanna says, "CHRY There you go."

Mistanna coughs.

Ruea blushes, the tips of her ears turning a delicate scarlet hue.

Roodie ponders.

With a graceful movement of her hands, Annais lowers her head and sinks into a formal curtsy before Fayne.

Dantia grins at Rafano.

Starlight Titan Rafano's group went through a black Moongate.

Darkling Darksparkle went through a black Moongate.

Navesi says to Ruea, "Nonsense. What's a few decades to an Elf of your skill? It was like you'd never left."

Roodie says, "Welp, may as well..."

Selarr says to Ezerak, "Though I still say there would've been room for my song."

Roodie chuckles.

Tathalus says, "Crossing gate."

Chrysagon says, "Wish i could do the tale spinning with the tavern troupe too."

Chelinde just arrived.

Jack of All Booze Imerald came through a recessed doorway.

Ezerak says to Rylento, "You honor us as well, Honored Steward."

Roodie waves.

Ailunae asks Roodie, "Up for a drink or 9?"

Pack Storyteller Roodie went through a black Moongate.

Ruea says to Fayne, "I'm so delighted you could attend, my lord."

Jack of All Booze Imerald went through a black Moongate.

Telekinetic Fury Narash went through a black Moongate.

Ailunae chortles softly at some secret joke.

Tathalus bows to Fayne.

Tiakim appears to be poking himself.

Miskton asks Rylento, "A wonderful way to bring some life back into the theater here, wasn't it?"

Fayne says to Ruea, "One gets bored."

A black Moongate collapses in on itself.

Mystylaine curtsies gracefully to Fayne.

Ruea says to Navesi, "You are quickly becoming my favorite person."

With a graceful movement of her hands, Ayrell lowers her head and sinks into a formal curtsy before Rylento.

Ailunae curtsies to Ezerak.

Tathalus says, "Darn it vanished."

Navesi playfully asks Ruea, "I wasn't already?"

Ayrell smiles at Fayne.

Chrysagon grins.

Ruea says to Fayne, "You should visit more often then, I'm told we are quite entertaining."

Rylento says to Ezerak, "Her Grace the Ferdahl sends her greetings. As does Leader Osur."

Rylento nods to Miskton.

Miralynn beams at Fariden!

Ailunae says to Ezerak, "It was a great show, I'm glad I came."

Ruea says to Navesi, "Second only to my wine supplier."

Tathalus asks, "Any chance for a gate to Riverhaven?"

Rylento says to Miskton, "It was quite lively."

Ruea grins at Navesi.

Ailunae glances at Rylento.

Ezerak smiles at Rylento, revealing the dimples in his cheeks.

Rylento smiles at Miskton.

Mystylaine gets a golden scepter topped with an iridescent crystal shard from inside her multi-strapped carryall.

Ayrell says to Rylento, "We are most grateful you were able to attend."

Lashes lowered, Ailunae sinks down in a deep curtsy before Rylento.

Rylento smiles at Ayrell.

Ezerak nods at Ayrell, obviously agreeing with her views.

Ailunae grins at Tathalus, her dimples flashing into view.

Mystylaine puts her scepter in her multi-strapped carryall.

Ruea curtsies to Rylento.

Annais says, "A night of firsts that will likely never be repeated."

Ezerak says, "Yes, I was surprised, and quite thankful when I heard you both were in attendance."

Annais smiles.

Ailunae smiles at Annais, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Ayrell smiles at Ezerak.

Ruea says to Rylento, "Such a pleasure to see you here, sir."

Fayne asks Rylento, "Now, I do hope Her Serene Grace is quite well?"

Ruea beams!

Jeffe enters the archway to take his seat.

Ruea nods to Navesi.

Aislynn gets an elegant diamond-hide almanac bearing a platinum Estate Holder's crest from inside her hitman's backpack.

Aislynn studies her diamond-hide almanac closely.

Ailunae softly says to Annais, "You were wonderful."

Annais beams at Ailunae!

Jeffe just arrived.

You see Prince Fayne Sunderstone, a Mountain Elf.

He has sharply pointed ears. His long black hair is bound back in a silver clasp at the nape of his neck except for a single braided strand which falls over his right ear, emphasizing the sharp planes of his angular face. Dark forest green eyes, set under gracefully winged brows, hold an expression of cool assessment. His complexion is very faintly tanned and he is of average height with a deceptively light athletic build.

He appears middle-aged for an Elf.
He is in good shape.

He is wearing a thin gold coronet, a finely-tailored navy blue linen shirt, a pair of sleek black linen pants adorned with a polished icesteel swan buckle and a pair of knee-high grey leather boots.

Tathalus bows to Rylento.

Tankata gets a glass of Katamba-black whiskey from inside his hunting pack.

Annais says, "|ailu You are kind, thank you."

Tankata's eyes widen as he suppresses a cough and a puff of smoke comes out of his nostrils.

Annais smiles at Ailunae.

Tiakim stifles a yawn.

Ailunae smiles at Annais, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Aislynn whispers something to Navesi.

Aislynn observes Fayne with fascination.

Navesi raises an eyebrow in Aislynn's direction.

Tankata says, "If anyone has any drinks.. I'll.. drink them."

Tankata nods.

Ailunae glances at Aislynn.

With a practiced flick of her wrist, Agalea snaps her kadepa fan closed, slapping it against her palm.

Agalea deftly changes her grip on her fan so it can be used as a short staff weapon.

Agalea hangs her kadepa fan from her sash.

Ailunae grins at Tankata, her dimples flashing into view.

Rylento says to Fayne, "Oh yes, quite well. I do most of my work for Leader Osur, so I don't exactly know directly..."

Rekon chuckles at Tankata.

Rylento gazes down at the floor.

Navesi whispers something to Aislynn.

Tiakim gets an enormous whiskey bottle of dark green glass from inside his duffel bag.

Ruea smiles at Tankata.

Chrysagon grins at Tankata.

Raising his whiskey bottle to Tankata, Tiakim gives him a toast.

Tiakim tilts his head back and guzzles down an enormous whiskey bottle of dark green glass! Whoa, someone better tell him to slow down!

A half dozen bees fly in front of Jeffe.

Rylento exclaims, "But I think she's doing just fine!"

Tankata grins like an idiot.

Rylento looks at Fayne and blushes.

Ayrell smiles at Ezerak.

Tiakim tilts his head back and guzzles down an enormous whiskey bottle of dark green glass! Whoa, someone better tell him to slow down!

Tiakim tilts his head back and guzzles down an enormous whiskey bottle of dark green glass! Whoa, someone better tell him to slow down!

Rekon exclaims to Tankata, "Ya did great, bud. Entertaining story!"

Arcane Doombringer Jeffe went through a recessed doorway.

Fayne says to Rylento, "Well, that will do. I guess."

Tankata gives Rekon a brotherly hug, ruffling his hair with his knuckles.

Tankata says, "Thank you brother."

Rekon gets a glass of Baron's Best white rum from inside his hunting pack.

Tathalus says to Rylento something in Gerenshuge.

Arcane Doombringer Jeffe came through a recessed doorway.

Arcane Doombringer Jeffe went through a pair of paneled doors.

Rekon offers Tankata a glass of Baron's Best white rum.

Tathalus bows to Rylento.

Tankata accepts Rekon's white rum.

Chrysagon nods at Rekon, obviously agreeing with his views.

Tankata holds a glass of Baron's Best white rum high into the air for all to see.

Ailunae smiles at Tathalus, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Annais says to Tankata, "I'd offer my scepter but you're as likely to get a tart as a drink. Fickle thing."

Tankata grins at Annais.

Ailunae grins at Annais, her dimples flashing into view.

Rekon chuckles at Annais.

Tankata takes a sip of his rum.

Tankata takes a sip of his rum.

Witch Agalea went through a pair of paneled doors.

Mystylaine chortles softly at some secret joke.

Ailunae leans on Tiakim.

Ezerak fidgets nervously.

Tiakim smiles at Ailunae.

Ruea exclaims to Fayne, "I must admit sir, had I known you were attending I might have chosen a different number!"

Ailunae asks Tiakim, "Headed back North, brother?"

Tathalus shakes your hand.

Ailunae grins at Ruea, her dimples flashing into view.

Tiakim nods politely to Ailunae.

Ezerak smiles at Tathalus, revealing the dimples in his cheeks.

Ruea winks at Ailunae.

Tiakim gestures.

A swirling vortex of shadows draws itself from the ground and coalesces into a black Moongate, which yawns open like a hungry maw.

Inneth slightly inclines his head, his lips twitching into a smirk.

Inneth went through a recessed doorway.

Fariden grins at Miralynn.

Inneth came through a recessed doorway.

Tathalus says to Ezerak, "You did good tonight hoss."

Ezerak says to Tathalus, "Thank you for your support."

Miralynn chuckles.

Rylento says to Ruea, "He was captivated by your choice of words."

Rylento nods to Ruea.

Ayrell asks Fayne, "I trust Her Majesty is well?"

Death Spirit Tathalus's group went through a black Moongate.

Inneth went through a pair of paneled doors.

Fayne says to Ruea, "But then it would have been full of less candor, and I do like to hear the truthful thoughts of others spoken."

Ayrell smiles at Fayne.

Miralynn peers through the Moongate.

Ailunae says something in Gerenshuge.

Fayne says to Ayrell, "Mother is well. As expected."

Ailunae babbles incoherently.

Tankata nods to Rekon.

Rylento smiles at Ailunae.

Rekon grins at Tankata.

Tankata nods to Ezerak.

Ruea says to Rylento, "I thought it might be crass if I called him cripplingly handsome in the middle of a ballad."

Ayrell nods at Fayne, obviously agreeing with his views.

Tiakim puts his bottle in his duffel bag.

Ayrell smiles.

Ruea winks at Rylento.

Tankata says, "Be well, friends of the theatre."

Ailunae laughs at Ruea.

Miskton chuckles.

Chrysagon says, "Really need to revisit shard again."

Rekon waves.

Chrysagon nods to Rekon.

Mistanna waves to Tankata.

Tankata waves to Mistanna.

Ezerak says to Tankata, "Thank you for performing."

Outrider Chrysagon went through a black Moongate.

Ayrell nods politely to Tankata.

Ruea laughs with delight, her eyes full of merriment.

Tankata nods to Ezerak.

Fayne says to Ayrell, "She is, of course, insistent I marry again, but... I have had such luck."

Tankata nods to Ayrell.

Fayne waves his hand distractedly.

Metamagician Isenriel's group came through a black Moongate.

Rekon says, "See yas, folks! Great event, looking forward to the next one."

Ayrell laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Rylento says to Ruea, "Crass, maybe. Well received, yup I'm pretty sure."

Ailunae waves to Isenriel.

Rekon waves.

Ayrell nods to Fayne.

Ailunae smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Fariden says to Ruea, "I would say I was captivated by you, but Elec is right there."

Ayrell smiles.

Isenriel waves to Ailunae.

Fariden ducks his head.

Ailunae laughs at Fariden.

Elec glances at Fariden.

Ailunae covers her mouth with her hand.

Ayrell says, "That does sound like the way of mothers."

Selarr chuckles.

Siege Engine Rekon's group went through a black Moongate.

Ruea says to Rylento, "You and I are going to get along well."

Mistanna waves.

Siege Engine Rekon's group came through a black Moongate.

Valta Varna Mistanna went through a pair of paneled doors.

Fariden waves to Elec.

Isenriel closes his thigh pouch.

Rekon clasps Tankata's hand tenderly.

Siege Engine Rekon's group went through a black Moongate.

Ezerak chuckles at Fariden.

Ruea fans herself.

Ailunae says to Isenriel something in Gerenshuge.

A black Moongate collapses in on itself.

Isenriel closes his scribe's pack.

Isenriel nods to Ailunae.

Elec says to Fariden, "I've yet to make a Pryd tail necktie this month."

Ailunae smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Elec makes a grunting noise.

Annais grins at Elec.

Fariden's tail undulates lazily through the air.

Ailunae glances at Elec.

Isenriel quietly asks, "... Had some business to attend to. Is it over already?"

Aislynn snorts at Elec.

Ailunae nods to Isenriel.

Ruea says to Elec, "Mind the carpet, dearest."

Ailunae pats Isenriel on the back.

Ezerak chuckles at Elec.

Elec grumbles.

Navesi nods to Isenriel.

Ailunae says something in Gerenshuge.

Isenriel sighs.

Ayrell chuckles at Ruea.

Isenriel nods to Ailunae.

Valthrea says to Isenriel, "I thought it had not yet started."

Isenriel quietly exclaims, "... A different bout of theater!"

Ailunae chuckles.

Tiakim gestures.

Fayne asks, "Is there more theatre planned?"

Valthrea grins at Isenriel.

Navesi says to Fariden, "I also wanted to congratulate you on your performance, by the way."

Ailunae asks you something in Gerenshuge.

Ruea says, "I hope you'll all attend the play next week, it's in Theren but should be entertaining."

Isenriel quietly says, "... I heard tell that the Tavern Troupe was performing this evening as well."

Ruea smiles at Fayne.

Fayne says to Ruea, "No thank you."

(Annais's fingertips lightly play across the gem in her pendant as she watches the gathered crowd.)

Ruea says to Fayne, "Ezerak has quite a schedule planned for Ilithi."

Valthrea says to Isenriel, "I'd be happy to perform but...I must admit my flail for the dramatic is somewhat limited."

Miralynn nods to Fariden.

Ailunae softly says to Isenriel, "Aye, I believe they are hosting some games or something at the Inn."

Ayrell nods at Ruea, obviously agreeing with her views.

Isenriel chuckles at Valthrea.

Ezerak nods at Ruea, obviously agreeing with her views.

Ailunae smiles at Ruea, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Valthrea fiddles with his hair until it is loose.

Ayrell says, "Yes, we do have a few more shows in the works."

Ayrell smiles at Fayne.

Chelinde went through a pair of paneled doors.

Fayne says, "I will, of course, try to attend Ilithi centric theatrics."

Rylento smiles at Ayrell.

Ailunae pats Tankata on the back.

Tankata leans on Ailunae.

Rylento says, "That's great news."

Ayrell smiles at Rylento.

Tankata takes a sip of his rum.

Fayne says, "Particularly if my favorites are there."

Miskton nods in agreement.

Ezerak says, "I believe the next one will be a play."

Fayne smiles at Ayrell.

Beebalm says, "I believe the Ilithi Events Task Force also has some wonderful events planned."

Ayrell looks at Fayne and blushes.

Fayne smiles at Ruea.

Isenriel quietly says to Ailunae, "... Well, I am pleased to have at least seen the end of the show, as that means that there were no... uncouth disruptions. At least none sufficient enough to ruin the night."

Ruea blushes, the tips of her ears turning a delicate scarlet hue.

Isenriel chuckles at Valthrea.

Ailunae nods to Isenriel.

Navesi nods to Isenriel.

Ruea smiles at Isenriel.

Valthrea fiddles with his hair until it is in a simple, loose style.

Ezerak nods at Isenriel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Isenriel quietly asks Valthrea, "... Well, here we are in Shard! Now what?"

Rylento asks, "So a Task Force and the Socialites?"

Ailunae says to Isenriel, "Aye, everyone on their best behavior tonight."

Tankata asks, "Was there an uncouth disruption?"

Isenriel nods to Ailunae.

Rylento says, "I want to make sure I get my notes right..."

Beebalm nods to Rylento.

Navesi says, "The crowd was well behaved, in my opinion."

Valthrea pulls his hair back into a ponytail.

Isenriel shakes his head at Tankata.

Ailunae nods to Navesi.

Ayrell nods to Rylento.

Ruea asks, "Yes, depending on whether you're interested in task forcing or socializing I suppose?"

Ruea gives Rylento a wry grin.

Ayrell chuckles at Ruea.

Tiakim gestures.

A swirling vortex of shadows draws itself from the ground and coalesces into a black Moongate, which yawns open like a hungry maw.

Ailunae grins at Ruea, her dimples flashing into view.

Navesi says, "A little chatter at the start, but then they did quiet."

Siege Engine Rekon's group came through a black Moongate.

Rekon just went through a black Moongate, dragging Tankata with him.

Aislynn chortles softly at some secret joke.

Fayne peers through the Moongate.

Tiakim grins.

Metamagician Isenriel's group went through a black Moongate.

Ailunae says, "Everyone seems to be moving back and forth rather quickly."

Sanguine Siren Mystylaine went through a black Moongate.

Aislynn grins at Ailunae.

Ailunae snickers.

Ailunae grins at Aislynn, her dimples flashing into view.

Chrysagon says, "Is rather fun really."

Holy Soldier Tankata came through a black Moongate.

Ailunae says to Aislynn, "They always come to tickle me."

Ailunae folds her arms across her chest.

Aislynn quietly says to Ailunae, "I can steer you northwards, if you'd like the company."

Aislynn laughs!

Ailunae begins pouting.

Holy Soldier Tankata went through a black Moongate.

Tiakim grins.

Ailunae smiles at Aislynn, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Tiakim asks, "Anyone else for crossing?"

Ailunae nods to Tiakim.

Ruea says, "Goodness this was a fun evening."

Fayne says, "I have done my polite duty."

Lashes lowered, Ailunae sinks down in a deep curtsy before Fayne.

Selarr nods to Ruea.

Ayrell says, "Well, we would be honored if you both attended our future shows as well."

Chrysagon nods at Ruea, obviously agreeing with her views.

Annais grins.

Ailunae says to Fayne in Ilithic, "An honor, your Highness."

Ruea asks, "]Fayne Will you now do some impolite duty?"

With a graceful movement of her hands, Ayrell lowers her head and sinks into a formal curtsy before Fayne.

Ezerak nods at Ayrell, obviously agreeing with her views.

Ruea laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Fayne nods to Ailunae.

Ailunae grins at Ruea, her dimples flashing into view.

Elec nods to Ayrell.

Ruea says, "I'm sorry, I'm a bit silly from nerves."

Rylento says to Fayne, "Please send our regards to Her Majesty."

Rylento nods graciously at Fayne, giving him a polite smile.

Fayne says to Ruea in Ilithic, "Perhaps."

Fayne nods to Rylento.

Ailunae leans on Aislynn.

Ruea laughs with delight, her eyes full of merriment.

Aislynn makes a chirring noise in Ailunae's direction.

Ailunae peers through the Moongate.

Ailunae points at a black Moongate.

Fayne says to Rylento, "I will, of course."

With a friendly smile, Ailunae holds Aislynn's hand.

Ayrell smiles at Fayne.

Ailunae curtsies to Rylento.

Tiakim says, "About to lose it again."

Aislynn quietly asks, "Awww... Are we fleeing?"

Ailunae says to Rylento something in Gerenshuge.

Fayne says in Ilithic, "I do hope to be seeing some of you again, soon."

Aislynn frowns at Ailunae.

Chrysagon says, "I do that all the time."

Annais gets an undersized sketchbook bound with darkspine from inside her bone white haversack.

A black Moongate collapses in on itself.

Ruea says to Rylento, "And please give my best to Her Grace, should you see her."

Chrysagon nods.

Annais gets a luxurious swan feather quill from inside her bone white haversack.

Fayne says in Ilithic, "And those of you whom I do not wish to see soon, know my eyes see all."

Annais turns the page of her undersized sketchbook.

Ailunae says to Aislynn something in S'Kra.

Ruea says to Fayne in Ilithic, "It was a true delight to see you again, sire."

Ailunae glances at Fayne.

Fayne went through a pair of paneled doors.

Aislynn shrugs.

Elec nods to Rylento.

Aislynn nods to Ailunae.

Ruea asks Ayrell, "Are you going to swoon or can you catch me when I do?"

Fariden ponders.

Rylento says to Ruea, "Yes of course. The Leader was the one who sent me. He's asked me to keep an eye on this recent flurry of activities."

Ayrell looks at Ruea and blushes.

Ayrell laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Rylento says, "He was quite pleased by them, if not a little cautious."

Ruea says to Rylento, "We live to excite and confuse."

Ezerak smiles at Rylento, revealing the dimples in his cheeks.

Annais jots down some notes.

Ailunae nods to Aislynn.

Ayrell smiles at Rylento.

Ailunae hugs Fariden, who wraps his arms around Ailunae with a warm smile.

Ailunae smiles tath

Fariden hugs Ailunae, who wraps her arms around Fariden with a warm smile.

Ailunae mutters to herself.

Annais closes her undersized sketchbook, hooking back the latch.

Navesi says to Rylento, "May I inquire as to the health and happiness of Her Grace? My best wishes upon her, of course."

* Fayne returns home from a hard day of adventuring.

Annais puts her sketchbook in her bone white haversack.

Annais puts her quill in her bone white haversack.

Ailunae smiles at Fariden, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Ayrell says, "Our focus is primarily the theater. We do so love the arts."

Ayrell nods to Rylento.

Rylento says, "The Leader did tell me that Her Grace was aware, and eager to see a new vibrance about the city."

Ezerak nods at Ayrell, obviously agreeing with her views.

Ayrell smiles at Rylento.

Tiakim shakes his head as if clearing it.

Rylento nods to Navesi.

Ezerak says to Rylento, "I've always been somewhat of a musician, and Ruea recently convinced me to act in her plays."

Rylento says to Navesi, "Yes, Her Grace is a pillar of health and vitality."

Aislynn makes a chirring noise in Tiakim's direction.

Ezerak says to Rylento, "And now, she's convinced me to write one."

Tiakim smiles at Aislynn.

Navesi says, "Wonderful to hear."

Ruea smiles.

Ayrell asks Rylento, "If there is any particular type of performance Her Grace would like to see, perhaps word could be passed along to us, and we can do our best to see it through?"

Navesi says, "There is something I have always wanted to ask her, if you would permit me."

Ezerak smiles at Ayrell, revealing the dimples in his cheeks.

Rylento says to Ezerak, "So it's almost a generational thing? How fascinating."

Rylento chuckles.

Ailunae smiles at Miralynn, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Ezerak chuckle.

Tiakim gestures.

A swirling vortex of shadows draws itself from the ground and coalesces into a black Moongate, which yawns open like a hungry maw.

Ailunae smiles at Miralynn, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Aislynn nods to Ailunae.

A pained expression crosses Aislynn's face.

Ailunae says, "Evening to you all."

Rylento says to Ayrell, "I can inquire. I do think anything that honors Ilithi will honor Her Grace."

Aislynn chortles softly at some secret joke.

Annais smiles.

Aislynn quietly exclaims, "I'm ready!"

Ayrell nods to Rylento.

Ayrell smiles at Rylento.

Ailunae grins at Aislynn, her dimples flashing into view.

Life Defender Ailunae's group went through a black Moongate.

Tiakim sweeps a gleaming crown of labyrinthine silver filigree off his head and in front of him in a large arc, fluidly stepping backward and bowing at the same time.

Ayrell says to Rylento, "We will always strive to honor Ilithi and Her Grace."

Tiakim says, "Lovely performance."

Miskton smiles at Ayrell.

Blind Prophet Tiakim went through a black Moongate.

Ezerak smiles, revealing the dimples in his cheeks.

A black Moongate collapses in on itself.

Ayrell smiles at Miskton.

Ruea fans herself.

Ayrell chuckles at Ruea.

Annais smiles.

Miskton says, "Wonderful to hear. For my part, I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more from you."

Miskton smiles.

Rylento asks Miskton, "Don't you see more of everything?"

Ruea says to Elec, "Did I look like I was going to faint? I haven't actually performed on a proper stage since I was... young. Much younger."

Ayrell smiles at Miskton.

Ezerak chuckles.

Miskton chuckles.

Elec grins at Ruea.

Ruea asks Miskton, "Am I finally going to lure you onstage?"

Fariden says, "I like to instruct. Shoot, I even did that when I was supposed to just perform."

Miskton says to Rylento, "Usually it's not quite so entertaining."

Miskton gazes at Ruea.

Miskton says to Ruea, "Well... I might consider it."

Navesi asks Rylento, "There is something I have always wanted to ask Her Grace. Would you honor me by asking on my behalf?"

Annais smiles at Miskton.

Ezerak grins at Fariden, his dimples flashing into view.

Ruea says to Miskton, "Oh you've made my whole day, darling. And it's been quite a good day."

Miskton chuckles.

Chrysagon grins.

Rylento says to Navesi, "You can leave your question with me, but I can't really promise it will get to her. Or if it does that you'll get a response."

Navesi nods.

Rylento says, "I'm humbled and appreciative by how you all overestimate my station."

Rylento chuckles.

Rylento says, "My parents would be thrilled."

Rylento smirks.

Navesi says, "Thank you, then, I will accept your generous offer. It is a better chance to speak to her than I am likely able to get any other time."

Ezerak chuckle.

Miskton grins at Rylento.

Ayrell smiles at Rylento.

Miralynn roots around the area for a moment.

Ruea exclaims, "Goodness this was quite a crowd, I hope you all enjoyed it and if anyone is interested in performing, see me or Ezerak please!"

Navesi says to Rylento, "Her predecessor, Ferdahl Kukalakai, may she walk in peace forever, used to make a habit of public appearances, as I understand it. Regular visits to the garden, mingling among the populace, and such."

Ayrell smiles.

Chrysagon nods in agreement.

Ezerak nods at Ruea, obviously agreeing with her views.

Navesi says to Rylento, "I was always curious why the beloved Ferdahl Aemmin would choose a solitary life instead, and if she is ever considering changing that."

Annais says, "And if you're not, don't make eye contact..they are quite convincing."

Annais grins.

Ezerak say, "I'll have a need for actors and singers soon, I think."

Miralynn joins Fariden's group.

Ruea chuckles.

Outrider Chrysagon went through a recessed doorway.

Ruea leans on Annais.

Elec grins at Annais.

Ruea says to Annais, "That song was absolutely beautiful."

Rylento says to Navesi, "I see. I'm sure you can appreciate caution. Some wounds run deep."

Ayrell smiles at Annais.

Rylento looks almost personally pained.

Ayrell gazes at Rylento.

Annais smiles at Ruea.

Navesi gazes at Rylento with a sympathetic look on her face.

Navesi nods in agreement.

Ayrell nods in agreement.

Rylento says to Navesi, "But I appreciate what you mean, I'll ask if I get the chance."

Outrider Chrysagon came through a recessed doorway.

Fariden waves.

Miralynn nods amiably.

Navesi says, "I would be very grateful."

Ezerak leans on Ayrell.

Ayrell smiles at Ezerak.

Fariden says, "My nerves are a mess. I think it is time for rest."

Rylento says, "If nothing else I'm sure it would be encouraging to know how deeply desired her presence is."

Annais says to Ruea, "Thank you. You looked regal up there."

Rylento smiles at Navesi.

Navesi says, "I imagine her people would be eager to ease any pain that she feels, as I would like to some day."

Treasure Seeker Fariden's group went through a pair of paneled doors.

Ruea says to Annais, "You exaggerate but I appreciate it."

Rylento says, "And the Leader will have a chance to make a joke about me being chopped liver. He'll like that."

Navesi laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Rylento says, "He's more of a jokester than you might think."

Rylento appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Ezerak chuckles at Rylento.

Ruea chuckles at Rylento.

Ayrell smiles at Rylento.

Ayrell says, "It has been years since I saw Her Grace last. I do hope she knows she will always have our support."

Rylento nods to Ayrell.

Annais grins at Elec.

Chrysagon grins at Ruea.

Rylento says, "It was difficult for her when Lady Inyasa took ill those years ago."

Ayrell nods in agreement.

Ruea winks at Chrysagon.

Rylento says, "Her mind never did fully recover."

Ruea reaches over and holds hands with Chrysagon.

Miskton sighs.

Ruea's group went through a pair of paneled doors.

Ayrell frowns.

Ruea came through a pair of paneled doors.

Ayrell says, "That is sad to hear."

Navesi says to Rylento, "Well, I should be going. If there is ever anything you wish made known to the public, know I am at your service."

Ruea leans back against Elec with a loving smile.

Ezerak chuckles.

Navesi bows to Rylento.

Rylento nods graciously at Navesi, giving her a polite smile.

Ezerak asks Ruea, "Someone get lost?"

Rylento says to Navesi, "Thank you."

Selarr chuckles.

Ruea says to Ezerak, "Every time."

Navesi says, "Ruea, once again, a stellar performance and a show of your unbridled enthusiasm and energy."

Navesi nods politely.

Ruea says, "Thank you, you're too kind."

Ruea says, "We'll talk soon I hope."

Navesi whispers something to Ruea.

Ruea smiles at Navesi.

Navesi nods in agreement.

Annais says, "Oh.. it's bridled, you haven't seen a thing yet."

Annais grins at Navesi.

True Bard Navesi went through a pair of paneled doors.

Ruea laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Ezerak says to Ruea, "You know, I'm going to have to get you to close all of my shows now."

Ayrell laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Ezerak looks at Ruea, obviously trying not to grin, but the dimples in his cheeks give him away.

Ruea says, "I'm far too sober for unbridled."

Ayrell chuckles at Ruea.

Rylento chuckles.

Ayrell says, "I think we all are."

Ayrell nods to Ruea.

Ruea says to Ezerak, "I think the interest will wane after this one, I'm not actually that interesting."

Ezerak nods at Ayrell, obviously agreeing with her views.

Ruea chuckles.

Annais snorts at Ruea.

Ezerak chuckles at Ruea.

Rylento says, "I should probably head back and let you all get on with celebrating."

Ayrell says to Ruea, "You are wonderful."

Ayrell smiles at Rylento.

Ruea says to Rylento, "It was such a pleasure, thank you for coming."

With a graceful movement of her hands, Ayrell lowers her head and sinks into a formal curtsy before Rylento.

Annais smiles at Rylento.

Ezerak bows to Rylento.

With a graceful movement of her hands, Ruea lowers her head and sinks into a formal curtsy before Rylento.

Miskton nods politely to Rylento.

Rylento says, "Thank you all for a wonderful show."

Ezerak says to Rylento, "Thank you again for coming."

Annais curtsies gracefully to Rylento.

Rylento says, "And good company."

Ayrell says to Rylento, "Yes, thank you so much for attending. And please, do pass our thanks to Her Grace as well."

Rylento smiles.

Ayrell says, "Or try."

Rylento exclaims to Ayrell, "Yes I will!"

Ayrell smiles.

Rylento says, "...try."

Rylento blushes a bright red color.

Rylento nods politely.

Ezerak says to Rylento, "And the Leader as well."

Ruea says to Beebalm, "Hello there, I don't believe we've met."

Ayrell nods in agreement.

Ruea smiles at Beebalm.

Annais closes her eyes for a moment and grows still.

Rylento says to Ezerak, "Certainly."

Rylento smiles at Ezerak.

Ayrell smiles at Rylento.

Ruea asks, "Could someone get me a drink?"

Rylento says, "Have a good night everyone."

Ruea sighs dramatically.

Tower Steward Rylento went through a pair of paneled doors.

Ezerak nods at Ruea, obviously agreeing with her views.

Ezerak exclaims, "To the lounge!"