Donations for Damaris

Event Name: Donations for Damaris

Event Instance: Prime

Real Date: 2024-9-22

Game Date of Event: 443-02-16

Point of View: Soul Surgeon Zynell, Shadow Priestess of Damaris

INTRO You say, "Alright, now... if i may have your attention for what we are gathered here today for." Heartsfyre waves to Unaka. Ryeka lets out a hearty cheer for Unaka! Valynn grins at Sothios. Crobin shakes Unaka's hand. Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples. Poshly nods to you. Katriwen gazes at you. Valynn raises a hand to her chest and bows her head to Unaka. Poshly clears his throat. Ryeka exclaims, "Oh!" Leayne smiles at Unaka, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Vaddon nods. You grin. Ryeka shows Unaka her Gor'Tog doll. Valynn smiles at Unaka. Sothios smiles at Unaka. Unaka fixes Ryeka with a heavy, ponderous stare. You formally say, "Hello." You formally say, "For those of you who do not know me, you may have seen my name on some of the cleric scrolls. I am Zynell, Priestess of Damaris." Katriwen winks at Unaka. Unaka gets a shadowy black cupcake topped with slices of dusk berries and panther sprinkles from atop a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace. Poshly gives Ryeka some coins. Gragnel says to Unaka, "Hey, it's me. Gragnel. Down here." (Zynell waves awkwardly at everyone) Gragnel lays his hand on Unaka's arm. Leayne looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf! You formally say, "This event will start with my sharing a few words and experiences." Unaka takes a bite of the cupcake. Unaka blinks. Ryeka blinks at Poshly. Heartsfyre says, "Newp. dont know yas." Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples. You politely say, "Then i have an ask for all of you who wish to participate. And lastly we will welcome anyone who is moved to speak to do so." Heartsfyre just tickled you, making you laugh out loud. Poshly winks at Ryeka. Klausette smiles at you. You grin. Unaka gazes down. You graciously say, "Many thanks for joining me in what is usually a more private clericing moment." Unaka pats Gragnel on the back. You twitch an ear nervously. Gragnel wobbles, looking a bit faint. You sincerely say, "I wanted to share this particular ritual with a broader audience because it usually brings me a sense of doing something tangible to help the immortals. Perhaps it will do the same for you." Valynn smiles at you. Katriwen nods to you. Unaka flashes a wide grin at Gragnel. You look around, trying to appear nonchalant. [Eyes of the Thirteen, Eye of Damaris] Filtering through crystalline stars circling the apex of the midnight-blue dome, beams silvered like moonlight edge a graceful obsidian altar at the end of the platform. Countless bas-relief nightingales swirl up its sides, wings flared and heads flung back in eternal nightsong. Encircling its base is a ring of shrike skulls, each polished to the warm glow of old ivory and gleaming with opulent rows of tiny jet and lapis beads. You also see a coppery saluki puppy flaunting a goldenglow glaes collar and jadeleaf snood, a large curving diamondwood bar with several things on it, a diamondwood sideboard with an ornate chef's carving station with several things on it, a three-legged night black kitten, a spirited shadow-black kitten with ethereal loimic bands spiraling the tail, a tiny chocolate brown kitten, a fluffy grey tabby kitten, a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace with several things on it and a tall silver candlestick. Also here: Enelne's Repent Nawain who is shrouded in ghostly flames, War Healer Misteeus whose form wavers within a tempestuous storm of blue and grey smoke, Holy Guardian Unaka, Ale Beard Rhadyn, Vagabond Katriwen, Shield of Death Heartsfyre, Shopping Chronicler Melindrha who is surrounded by multicolored cloud of glitter, Mage Slayer Golameth who is pestered by an incorporeal imp resting on their shoulder making nonsensical gestures, Ryeka who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Trader Klausette who is surrounded by a colorful cloud of glitter, Reader Purn, Poshly, Valynn, Sayase, Dzive Asini Leayne, Fearless Crobin, Primal Lady Zalinyar, Peace Keeper Vaddon, Wound Bearer Eskerith, Sothios who is engulfed by a tsunami of cerulean light, Shadow Mage Telamont, Stargazer Mistanna who is being harassed by an intrigue of phantasmal kittens, Reverend Gragnel and Soul Binder Zakarii. PART 1 Gragnel nods to you. You faithfully say, "Damaris often makes his path for me known in quiet, small ways. This is part of why my clericing tends towards the subtle side." You appreciatively say, "He nudges me with things like stopping by the cleric guild instead of war mage. To use his shadows in more ways than the guild teaches, which lead to many a lesson in sorcery." Sothios smiles. Poshly winks. You playfully tilt your ears in opposite directions. Telamont lets out a sigh of contentment. You giggle. You appreciatively say, "Finding a locksmith at exactly the right time in life *She noticeably stares at Sothios during this sentence* Or simply being in the right place at the right time to help someone with gear or existential crises." Sothios grins. Your ears relax slightly as you gaze at Sothios contentedly. Klausette smiles at Sothios. You feel your eyelids droop fondly as you utter a low, loving trill at Telamont. You candidly say, "Though I have been offering stuffed bears for some time now, this event in particular came about from someone's side comment in a conversation." Klausette smiles at Darkewolff. Telamont smiles at you. You endearingly say, "A nudge to make me realize I should do another offering and folk might enjoy participating." You glance at Gragnel, a male Human. You glance at Darkewolff, a male Human. Gragnel whistles a merry tune. Gragnel gazes off into the distance. You grin mischievously. Darkewolff smiles at you. PART 2 You frankly say, "Most folk know Damaris by his work with shadows and stabbing which is true." You reverently say, "He also works with dreams and night time." You ponder. Crobin nods to you. You teasingly say, "We happen to do a lot of soul restoration but I do not think we get to claim that one yet." Sothios whistles a merry tune. Sothios grins. You playfully tilt your ears in opposite directions. Darkewolff smiles at Sothios. You excitedly say, "What we are gathered here today for is his other aspects." You faithfully say, "Today we will be asking for his talents in recon, finding and sometimes sharing secrets, as well as his fierce protection of children." You affectionately say, "Oftentimes I extrapolate the word children to include those less fortunate than oneself. Which might be a new adventurer or someone a few plat short for a pair of new boots, or someone with an unfulfilled dream that i can help with." You grin mischievously. You lovingly say, "However, some of us will always be Damaris children." Sothios nods. Telamont says, "Always." Crobin perks his ears up happily as he gazes at you. Darkewolff nods. You nod. Valynn smiles at you. You take in a great breath of air. You intensely say, "Those of us who never had parents, those of us mistreated by them, those of us enslaved or abused by caretakers." A pained expression crosses Sothios's face. You intensely say, "Those of us who have experienced the frightening parts of life far too young. Those of us who had dreams of more." Gragnel frowns. Crobin flicks one ear back as though listening for something. You upliftingly say, "He walks with us." You absentmindedly run your fingers across the back of your black panther and it seems to stir in response to your touch. Leayne frowns. Nawain gazes at you. Gragnel nods. Crobin says, "Always protecting." You lovingly say, "May he help heal your wounds as he has healed mine." Crobin stands near Leayne. Gragnel runs his fingers along his panther pin and mutters to himself. Darkewolff nods to Crobin. You smile softly Your ears sag slightly in relaxation, as you smile contentedly. PART 3 Purn smiles. You honestly say, "But for the offering tonight, I do refer to the actual children of the clans." Gragnel nods. You morbidly say, "If they truly live then they saw the meteors." Crobin nods. Klausette smiles at you. You regretfully say, "They know the fear of impending doom." You bleakly say, "And they are currently lost." Sothios nods to you. (Zynell's ears flick in different directions, then come forward with a sense of assurety.) A tear runs down Telamont's face. You confidently say, "If any Immortal can sneak through enemy territory both for recon and comforting the children, it is Damaris." Telamont nods. Klausette knits her eyebrows together in a thoughtful frown. Gragnel nods in agreement. Ryeka nods in agreement. You nod emphatically. Nawain gives a slight nod. Darkewolff nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views. You devotedly say, "Let us help Damaris bring comfort to the shadows of life." Telamont ponders poor children You devotedly say, "I often offer stuffed animals to him so that he may take them to children he deems in need." Katriwen nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views. Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. You enthusiastically say, "I would like to invite you to join me in this offering. We will offer more than our thoughts and prayers." Telamont ponders if only i could open a gate big enough You kindheartedly say, "If you brought an offering, please, get it out. If you need one, there are extra in the bags." Heartsfyre snorts at Telamont. Leayne grins at Telamont, her dimples flashing into view. (Crobin moves to stand behind Leayne with his hands on her shoulders watching the gathering) Heartsfyre gets a miniature red empath from inside her forger's backpack. Vaddon gets a noble-looking Paladin doll from inside his supply bag. You drop a somber black haversack. You point at a somber black haversack on the floor. Nawain gets a large red and green gift bag decorated with tiny white snowflakes from inside her slender rugursora. Mistanna gets a jointed knight marionette from inside her haversack. Leayne leans back against Crobin with a loving smile. Katriwen gets a ruby red wicker basket from inside her book bag. Crobin snuggles up to Leayne and cradles her in his arms. You get a stuffed bear from inside your multi-strapped carryall. Vaddon rubs a noble-looking Paladin doll. Sothios smiles. Darkewolff smiles at Klausette. Unaka gets a stuffed boar from inside a somber black haversack. Unaka nods to you. Poshly says, "Again, really hoping we can offer people." Zalinyar says, "I've got a few extras as well." You say, "I will repeat this again though." Melindrha gets a small panther bank fashioned from clay from inside her moonsilk carryall. Poshly rubs his hands together. You warningly say, "Remember, these offerings go to the children and will not be returned. Do not put your favorite or special toy on the altar." Nawain gets a sapphire-blue pony with a silver-hued silk mane and tail from inside her gift bag. Katriwen gets a plump-cheeked Halfling doll from inside her wicker basket. Rhadyn gets a plush war mammoth with two curved white felt tusks from inside his hip pouch. Heartsfyre stares up with a look of wonder. Rhadyn stares fixedly at his war mammoth, studying it intently. Gragnel idly picks at a stuffed bear. Katriwen giggles. Rhadyn hugs his war mammoth tight. The mammoth emits a testy "OOoowww ooooOOOOWWOOO ooowwooooo!" as it tries to squirm away! You say, "With offerings in hand... let us try something I usually do but found difficult to put into words." You tenderly say, "Hold the toy and think about what it was like to be a child." Heartsfyre grins at Rhadyn. Leayne softly asks, "Have any extra?" Nawain gnaws on her lip. You point at a somber black haversack on the floor. You say, "Extra in the haversac." Leayne gets a stuffed bunny from inside a somber black haversack. Ryeka gives a porcelain Gor'Tog doll a hug! You gently say, "Think about all the love and care you had." Poshly winces. Sothios winces. You hauntingly say, "Or wish you had." Telamont gazes at Sothios. Purn pokes her finger at a raggedy stuffed gargoyle dressed in a ruffled pink skirt. Nawain slowly empties her lungs. Telamont pats Sothios on the back. Zalinyar gazes at Vaddon. (Zynell's eyes flash with unfathomable pain before softening) Valynn gets a stuffed bear from inside a somber black haversack. Purn pokes her finger at a raggedy stuffed gargoyle dressed in a ruffled pink skirt. Sothios nods to Telamont. You reverentially say, "Focus that tenderness into your offering." Leayne hugs a stuffed bunny. It wiggles its nose! Purn rubs a raggedy stuffed gargoyle dressed in a ruffled pink skirt. Unaka gazes at a stuffed boar. You gaze at a stuffed bear. Melindrha gives a small panther bank fashioned from clay a hug! Unaka hugs a stuffed boar. You could swear it grunted. Poshly squints. Purn examines her stuffed gargoyle carefully. Leayne rubs a stuffed bunny. Klausette gazes at a three-legged night black kitten. You devotedly say, "Send the love and comfort every child needs with the toy." Zalinyar snuggles up beside a stuffed bear. You hug the soft, warm bear. It's nice to have a friend. Zalinyar leans over and kisses a stuffed bear. How sweet. Purn kisses a raggedy stuffed gargoyle dressed in a ruffled pink skirt. How sweet. Rhadyn nuzzles his war mammoth, giving it a big kiss! The mammoth lets out a loud, annoyed "oooWOOOooWWOoo!". Leayne kisses a stuffed bunny. How sweet. You snuggle a stuffed bear in your arms. Zalinyar plants a little kiss on her teal bear's nose. (Katriwen hugs her Halfling doll close with her eyes closed.) Valynn hugs a stuffed bear and smiles broadly. Klausette rubs a stuffed kitten. Poshly blinks at Valynn. Zalinyar examines a tiny teal bear wearing cat ears. OFFERING You reverently place a stuffed bear on the black granite altar. Valynn examines her stuffed bear carefully. Unaka deftly tucks the tiny boar into the crook of her elbow, allowing it to see out while she observes the room. Crobin kneels down and begins to pray. Zalinyar snuggles close to her teal bear, and gives it a smooch on one fuzzy cheek. You recite: "Damaris, please take these toys to the children of the clans. They suffered tragedy like none deserve. Keep them in your care as you have done with so many of us." Valynn grins at Poshly. Purn hugs a raggedy stuffed gargoyle. A bit of the stuffing falls out. You recite: "Let them find peace in the dark Lend them the comfort of your furs when they remember the monsters." Poshly winks at Valynn. Mistanna smiles at Saragos. Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Unaka loudly says to Ryeka, "What's that? Sorry, I didn't hear you." Heartsfyre gives a miniature red empath a hug! Crobin stands up. You recite: "With the meteor induced changes, I hope these offerings ease your workload. If you happen across anything behind the vine walls that we should know We would appreciate the enlightenment of your reconnaissance. Let us know how we can better aid the plan." Valynn says to Poshly, "You should try it. It's comforting." Leayne kneels down. You bow your head and say in a hushed voice, "Damaris, guard and protect the children this night." Crobin gets a stuffed kitten from inside a somber black haversack. Leayne begins to pray. Vaddon just kissed a noble-looking Paladin doll! Ryeka kneels down. You offer your bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Ryeka begins to pray. Leayne prays fervently. Rhadyn clutches his war mammoth, holding it tightly to his chest. The mammoth emits an indignant "OooWOooOO!" as it is squeezed tight. Crobin chants in a countertenor voice: "Be with the children and families of those who were hit by the meteors" Vaddon sniffs at a noble-looking Paladin doll. You appreciatively say, "For those of you who do not wish to speak go ahead and donate your toys to Damaris." Leayne prays fervently. You warningly say, "Remember, these offerings go to the children and will not be returned. Do not put your favorite or special toy on the altar." Nawain reverently places a sapphire-blue pony with a silver-hued silk mane and tail atop the black granite altar. Heartsfyre nibbles her lip thoughtfully. Nawain offers her pony to the gods in homage of their greatness. Mistanna reverently places a jointed knight marionette atop the black granite altar. You ceremoniously say, "Please bring any toys you wish to offer forward and PUT your ITEM on the ALTAR, then if you would like to say a few words please do and then OFFER your ITEM ON the ALTAR." You pointedly say, "For those of you who would like to say a few words, whisper me and we will make sure to provide the opportunity." Misteeus gets a stuffed bunny from inside a somber black haversack. You lightheartedly say, "Gragnel please go ahead and say a few words while we start the line." Misteeus holds a stuffed bunny in both hands and closes his eyes in concentration. Sothios grins at Poshly. You grin mischievously. Gragnel gives you a slight nod. Ryeka stands up. Leayne softly says, "One at a time apparently." Gragnel clears his throat. Zalinyar nods to Leayne. Darkewolff taps a plush doll dressed in swaths of dark fabric that he is holding. Gragnel puts his comb in his suede belt. Gragnel dusts himself off. Gragnel loudly says, "Greetings, fellow adventurers. I am Reverend Gragnel Durbin. I see a few familiar faces and a few new ones. I hope we are well met this day." Vaddon begins to pray. Gragnel matter-of-factly says, "If you did not already know, I am humble Disciple of Lord Damaris. So, with that in mind, I wish to extend my thanks for your presence here." Zalinyar says, "Whoever has the doll on the altar needs to offer it." Heartsfyre sighs. You nod. Gragnel says, "Zynell and I have had long talks about the nature of faith and what it means to have faith in Him." Darkewolff nods to Gragnel. Gragnel matter-of-factly says, "We speak of many things, but most of all we speak of His protection of lost children. To her and her bonded, this is one of the most important traits of Him that they give praise to." Poshly nods to Gragnel. Leayne smiles at Gragnel, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Mistanna gets a jointed knight marionette from atop a polished black granite altar. Gragnel says, "Now, each person has their path to Him. Mine was different than that, but we are united in our faith and reverance." Darkewolff reverently places a plush doll dressed in swaths of dark fabric atop the black granite altar. Gragnel loudly says, "In honor of that, I have prepared something..." Darkewolff begins to pray. Darkewolff prays fervently. Gragnel gets a ceremonial prayer tome embedded with a trio of night diamonds from inside his suede belt. Gragnel opens his prayer tome. Gragnel inhales a great swallow of air. Gragnel recites: "Lost and alone. You are there. Seperated from home. You are there." Valynn gazes at Gragnel. Gragnel recites: "You are with me, Lord Damaris." Crobin's ears relax for a moment in obvious enjoyment. Crobin leans back against Leayne with a loving smile. A tremor rocks the ground, shaking a polished black granite altar and sending the plush doll tumbling to the ground. Darkewolff stands up. Gragnel recites: "Your hand guiding me. Your words strengthening me. Your very presence a security to combat my worries and woe." Nawain gazes at Gragnel. Darkewolff nods to Gragnel. Gragnel recites: "As the others fail in my time of need, it is you who is there. When the nightmares come to plague me, it is you who is there." Zalinyar blinks. Valynn reverently places a stuffed bear atop the black granite altar. Gragnel recites: "Let me slowly drift off to a sweet sleep. Safe in knowing that it is you who guards me in my slumber." Gragnel recites: "I pray these things in your name, Lord Damaris. Favor your sons and daughters as we lift our voices to bring praise unto you." Klausette taps a stuffed kitten that she is holding. Valynn offers her bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Gragnel recites: "Please recieve these gifts we offer in honor of you, so that those who are most innocent can find some small comfort during these storms." Leayne reverently places a stuffed bunny atop the black granite altar. Gragnel opens his prayer tome. Gragnel loudly says, "Thank you all." Unaka nods to Gragnel. Gragnel puts his tome in his suede belt. Nawain smiles at Gragnel. Zalinyar smiles at Gragnel, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. A tear runs down Telamont's face. Darkewolff nods to Gragnel. Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Leayne offers her bunny to the gods in homage of their greatness. Gragnel reverently places a soft jacquard bear with round haon eyes atop the black granite altar. Gragnel offers his bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Telamont hugs you, and you wrap your arms around him with a warm smile. Heartsfyre shifts her weight. Purn nods to Gragnel. Valynn praises Gragnel. Klausette taps a stuffed kitten that she is holding. Heartsfyre pulls her stuffed kitten close in a brief hug, cuddling it against her chest. Crobin pats Gragnel on the back. Sothios rubs Telamont gently, massaging his muscles. Zalinyar reverently places a tiny teal bear wearing cat ears atop the black granite altar. Zalinyar offers her bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Zalinyar kneels down. Klausette gets a stuffed bear from inside a somber black haversack. Zalinyar begins to pray. Telamont glances at Sothios. Gragnel says, "It warms my heart to see so many faithful here to join us. Thank you all for being here." Gragnel smiles. Telamont nods to Sothios. Rhadyn offers his mammoth to the gods in homage of their greatness. Eskerith reverently places a brown teddy bear clutching a bouquet of red satin roses atop the black granite altar. Eskerith offers his bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Katriwen reverently places a plump-cheeked Halfling doll atop the black granite altar. Sothios just hugged Telamont. Grinning, you curl your tail around Telamont's waist loosely. Katriwen begins to pray. Telamont smiles at Sothios. You nod to Crobin. Zalinyar quietly says, "Damaris save us all." Zalinyar stands up. Crobin asks, "My turn?" Leayne stands up. Nawain bows her head and mutters a short prayer in a hushed voice. Raising her head, she glances to the shadows with a knowing smile. Unaka quietly says to Gragnel, "Good speech." A tremor rocks the ground, shaking a polished black granite altar and sending the Halfling doll tumbling to the ground. Vaddon gazes worshipfully at the altar. Sothios nods to Unaka. Sothios nods to Gragnel. Gragnel bows to Unaka. Crobin stands near a polished black granite altar. Nawain smiles at Gragnel. Ryeka reaches out and touches a polished black granite altar. Ryeka shivers slightly. Telamont takes a seat near a polished black granite altar. Crobin says, "Well I will at no point be as elegant with my words as Gragnel was." Heartsfyre ponders. Gragnel smirks at Crobin. Crobin smiles at Gragnel. Ryeka winks at Crobin. Leayne smiles at Crobin, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Nawain gets a white hiro bear with dark eyes from inside her gift bag. Poshly raises an eyebrow. Heartsfyre shakes her head at you. Nawain reverently places a white hiro bear with dark eyes atop the black granite altar. Nawain offers her bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Crobin says, "I was removed from my family by force when I was young." Nawain gazes at Crobin. Mistanna has accepted your offer and is now holding a stuffed bunny. Valynn gazes at Crobin. Mistanna smiles at you. Sothios nods to Crobin. Crobin says, "BUt Damaris was there for me as I grew up in slavery." Vaddon reverently places a noble-looking Paladin doll atop the black granite altar. Heartsfyre gazes at a stuffed cougar. Crobin reaches out and touches a polished black granite altar. Crobin shivers slightly. Vaddon offers his doll to the gods in homage of their greatness. Klausette reverently places a stuffed bear atop the black granite altar. Vaddon begins to pray. Klausette offers her bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Purn reverently places a raggedy stuffed gargoyle dressed in a ruffled pink skirt atop the black granite altar. Crobin says, "He guided me through the rough times, and protected me." Klausette gives a slight nod. Purn offers her gargoyle to the gods in homage of their greatness. Melindrha reverently places a small panther bank fashioned from clay atop the black granite altar. Melindrha offers her bank to the gods in homage of their greatness. Vaddon begins to pray. Heartsfyre says, "Oh." Crobin says, "And I just ask for him to help and protect those that have been effected by the troubles of the lands." Vaddon sniffs at a stuffed bear. Heartsfyre reverently places a stuffed cougar atop the black granite altar. Leayne enfolds Crobin in a warm embrace. Darkewolff smiles. Crobin says, "Be with those who need it, and watch them from the shadows, but always lead them to safty." Heartsfyre offers her cougar to the gods in homage of their greatness. Crobin snuggles up to Leayne and cradles her in his arms. Klausette nods at Crobin, obviously agreeing with his views. Vaddon squeezes his yellow bear close to his chest, smiling. Gragnel nods. Katriwen nods to Darkewolff. Nawain reverently places a stuffed white mohair bear with smiling faces on its paws atop the black granite altar. Nawain offers her bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. You nod to Crobin. Darkewolff smiles at Katriwen. Crobin kisses Leayne. And he doesn't seem to want to stop. Katriwen reverently places a plump-cheeked Halfling doll atop the black granite altar. Poshly smiles. Katriwen offers her doll to the gods in homage of their greatness. Nawain reverently places a shaggy hiro bear with snow-white fur atop the black granite altar. Nawain offers her bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Unaka gives her stuffed boar a little pat. Vaddon begins to pray. Crobin reverently places a stuffed kitten atop the black granite altar. Crobin stands near Leayne. Sothios nods to Poshly. Unaka nods to Crobin. Crobin says, "Thank you." You ask, "Would anyone else care to say a few words for Damaris or the clan children?" Poshly just tried to pull a jaguar-pelt armband with dangling bone beads. Ryeka ponders. Unaka says to you, "I'll say a few words when you're ready." Ryeka nods. You nod to Unaka. Nawain smiles at Gragnel. Unaka says, "Just tell me when, don't wanna go out of turn." Nawain nods to Gragnel. Darkewolff nods to you. Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples. You say, "Now is acceptable." You grin at Unaka. Unaka nods. Unaka clears her throat. Darkewolff says to you, "I will wait." Darkewolff nods. Unaka says, "Hey, Damaris. I know we don't see much of each other, what with me being a Paladin and all." Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Katriwen gives a snuggly Human doll a hug! Sothios nods to Crobin. You grin at Unaka. Unaka says, "You've got your place, and I've got mine. But one thing I really like about you is how much you watch over the children. We've got that in common." Ryeka nods. You nod in agreement. Telamont reaches out and touches a polished black granite altar. Telamont shivers slightly. Ryeka rubs her eyes. Unaka says, "We're both protectors. And... and I've seen some of the kids affected by the loss of our Clans, and it's real hard on them." Gragnel frowns. Gragnel gazes off into the distance. Unaka scuffs one foot, looking down a moment. Nawain gazes down at the floor. Sothios pats Crobin on the back. Darkewolff nods. A tear runs down Leayne's face. Klausette tilts her head down. Darkewolff rubs Klausette gently, massaging her muscles. Unaka says, "Kids like things to stay the same for a long time. They're like trees. So when they get uprooted, it's real scary for them." Klausette leans on Darkewolff. Sothios nods to Unaka. Nawain nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views. Ryeka nods in agreement. Crobin gets a stuffed kitten from atop a polished black granite altar. Darkewolff leans over and scratches Klausette's back. Telamont nods. Nawain reverently places a smiling plush teddy bear in a blue-grey whale costume holding a wedge of cheese atop the black granite altar. Nawain offers her bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Unaka says, "That's why I'm glad these folks here are gathering toys for the kids. It's as important as food for them, or near enough. Their little hearts have got to have a hint that things are going to be okay, somehow." Klausette gazes sadly at Unaka. Unaka firmly says, "And they will be. We will make sure of it." Nawain nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views. Leayne nods to Crobin. Katriwen reverently places a snuggly Human doll atop the black granite altar. Katriwen offers her doll to the gods in homage of their greatness. Leayne softly says, "Swap for another toy." You nod. Unaka says, "So, Damaris, you just keep doing what you do, with our support. Get these toys to the kids." Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. You relax your ears for a moment, letting them sag slightly. Nawain reverently places a roly-poly teddy bear covered in floral-patterned pastel chintz atop the black granite altar. Nawain offers her bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Vaddon begins to pray. Sothios smiles at Unaka. Mistanna reverently places a stuffed bunny atop the black granite altar. Unaka says, "And in the process, give them a little nod and they'll know in their hearts that we are working to make things right. Thanks." Mistanna offers her bunny to the gods in homage of their greatness. Crobin reaches out and touches a polished black granite altar. Crobin shivers slightly. Gragnel gives Unaka a slight nod. Sothios says, "Well said." Unaka gazes down at her stuffed boar, then gives it a final hug. Klausette reverently places a stuffed kitten atop the black granite altar. Klausette offers her kitten to the gods in homage of their greatness. Ryeka nods to Unaka. Sothios nods to Unaka. Klausette nods. Nawain reverently places a fuzzy brown bear atop the black granite altar. Nawain offers her bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Unaka reverently places a stuffed boar atop the black granite altar. Unaka offers her boar to the gods in homage of their greatness. Valynn smiles. You grin. Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Unaka says, "Boar Clan supports the Clans." Vaddon nods. Unaka gives a slight nod. Nawain praises Unaka. Poshly coughs. Unaka says to you, "Okay, that's it. Thanks." Nawain reverently places a sad-eyed brown teddy bear wrapped in frayed bandages atop the black granite altar. Nawain offers her bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Mistanna reverently places a jointed knight marionette atop the black granite altar. Ryeka blinks. Gragnel smiles at Unaka. You say, "Many thanks." Mistanna offers her marionette to the gods in homage of their greatness. You nod to Unaka. You nod to Darkewolff. Darkewolff reverently places a plush doll dressed in swaths of dark fabric atop the black granite altar. Darkewolff offers his doll to the gods in homage of their greatness. Darkewolff nods to you. Katriwen smiles at you. Nawain reverently places a sad-eyed brown teddy bear wrapped in frayed bandages atop the black granite altar. Nawain offers her bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Rhelm says, "Ah." Rhelm nods. Ryeka ponders. Odrorir waves. Rhelm says, "That makes sense now." Crobin reverently places a stuffed kitten atop the black granite altar. Katriwen quietly says, "I have a couple more if anyone would like one yet." Crobin offers his kitten to the gods in homage of their greatness. Darkewolff quietly says, "Great Immortal of Darkness and the Guard of Children, I humbly ask for your guidance." Leayne smiles at Crobin, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Valynn gazes at Darkewolff. Nawain reverently places a fuzzy corduroy teddy bear holding a small plush heart atop the black granite altar. Nawain offers her bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Darkewolff quietly says, "Seek out our enemy, in the shadows they hide." Leayne grins at Crobin, her dimples flashing into view. Leayne leans back against Crobin with a loving smile. Sothios nods to Crobin. (Rhelm pats Odrorir on his boot) Darkewolff quietly says, "They cannot be given light through our eyes. Yours sees all within the Shadows so deep." Crobin nods to Sothios. Nawain reverently places a chocolate and cream toy goat with sparkling blue sea-glass eyes atop the black granite altar. Nawain offers her goat to the gods in homage of their greatness. Rhelm takes a seat. Rhelm takes a bite of the tart. Crobin kisses Leayne. And he doesn't seem to want to stop. Ryeka gets a crystal panther bead from inside a somber black haversack. Sothios nods to Crobin. Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Leayne snuggles up to Crobin and cradles him in her arms. Ryeka reverently places a crystal panther bead atop the black granite altar. Crobin snuggles up to Leayne and cradles her in his arms. Ryeka offers her bead to the gods in homage of their greatness. Darkewolff quietly says, "Guide us to our enemy and defeat them with wrath and ruin, so no others will recognize them." Darkewolff quietly says, "The children be saved, by the panther so close." Katriwen reverently places a plush Gor'tog doll atop the black granite altar. Katriwen offers her doll to the gods in homage of their greatness. Nawain reverently places a cushy dark brown sea otter toy atop the black granite altar. Nawain offers her toy to the gods in homage of their greatness. Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Unaka nods to Darkewolff. You grin. Zalinyar dimples at Darkewolff. Darkewolff quietly says, "For the panther will stalk, and always knows." Klausette smiles at Darkewolff. Nawain reverently places a dashing teddy bear pillow clutching a silver sword atop the black granite altar. Nawain offers her pillow to the gods in homage of their greatness. Darkewolff quietly says, "From the shadows it walks, here and there. Glowing eyes seen everywhere." Ryeka nods to Darkewolff. Nawain reverently places a roly-poly dragon doll wearing a fuzzy red hat atop the black granite altar. Nawain offers her doll to the gods in homage of their greatness. Klausette smiles at Nawain. Darkewolff quietly says, "May the panther guild the children, one and all, to the safety of your sacred halls." Crobin nods to Darkewolff. Nawain exhales involuntarily and shifts her stance, as if now under a heavy burden. Zalinyar nods to Darkewolff. Darkewolff quietly says, "I humbly accept and forge ahead with your blade. For the time has come." Darkewolff just kissed a polished black granite altar! Darkewolff nods to you. Klausette gives a slight nod. You nod. Rhelm nods. Darkewolff says to you, "The time has come." Darkewolff begins to pray. Darkewolff prays fervently. You say, "Many thanks for those who have already said a few words." Darkewolff stands up. You nod. Ryeka begins to pray. Katriwen begins to pray. Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. You say, "For anyone who missed it or needs a refresher." You ceremoniously say, "Please bring any toys you wish to offer forward and PUT your ITEM on the ALTAR, then if you would like to say a few words please do and then OFFER your ITEM ON the ALTAR." You say, "There are extra in the haversack." You tap a somber black haversack on the ground. You say, "And cupcakes on the cloth." You point at a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace. Crobin kisses Leayne. And he doesn't seem to want to stop. Gragnel reverently places a robed monk finger puppet holding a satin white rose atop the black granite altar. Gragnel offers his puppet to the gods in homage of their greatness. Leayne kisses Crobin. And she doesn't seem to want to stop. Rhelm peers quizzically at Klausette. You grin. Gragnel reverently places a Damaris dusk berry atop the black granite altar. Gragnel begins to pray. Gragnel prays fervently. Gragnel prays fervently. Heartsfyre nods to Darkewolff. Gragnel prays fervently. Rhelm begins to pray. Heartsfyre grins at Rhelm. Gragnel's offering is consumed in a blinding flash of light. When your vision clears, a glowing Damaris orb rests in its place upon the altar. Rhelm prays fervently. Gragnel gets a glowing Damaris orb from atop a polished black granite altar. As Gragnel starts to place his Damaris orb on the altar it leaps from his hand and suddenly glows brightly, hovering just above the altar before it bursts into a flash of excruciatingly beautiful light which instead of dissipating, streaks around the area as tendrils of light representing every color of the rainbow. Then, an instant later, the multicolored lights gather around Gragnel and mix together, forming a white mass of brightness which completely obscures him from sight. Slowly, it appears to seep into Gragnel, until all the light is gone and Gragnel appears somehow changed. Rhelm takes a seat. Gragnel nods. Rhelm nods. Nawain smiles at Gragnel. You nod to Gragnel. Vaddon reverently places a tiny yellow bear holding a red heart atop the black granite altar. DAMARIS APPEAR 1 You feel as though you are being watched, a subtle prickling arising at the back of your neck. When you look around, you see nothing. Sothios says, "If anyone can find a way back into the clans it Damaris... even the smallest opening..help the children." Sothios nods to a polished black granite altar. You blink. Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Ryeka nods. Vaddon offers his bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Gragnel gazes upward. Heartsfyre smiles. Purn shakes her head. Vaddon begins to pray. Klausette smiles. Leayne nods to Sothios. Klausette reverently places a stuffed boar atop the black granite altar. Zalinyar smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Ryeka exclaims, "He is near!" Heartsfyre says, "Havent had that feeling in years." Ryeka gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer. Rhelm nods at Sothios, obviously agreeing with his views. Gragnel just touched an anloral panther pin. Ryeka nods to Heartsfyre. Heartsfyre nods. Zalinyar nods to Heartsfyre. Valynn rubs her neck. You nod to Melindrha. Vaddon cocks his head. Nawain bows her head and mutters a short prayer in a hushed voice. Raising her head, she glances to the shadows with a knowing smile. Klausette offers her boar to the gods in homage of their greatness. Melindrha grins. You smile. Sothios emits a rumbling purr, like a large mountain cat. Poshly frowns. Vaddon tilts his head down. Unaka quietly lowers her head, whispering a few words of prayer. Melindrha says, "I'm not one of Damaris' faithful." Melindrha shrugs. Ryeka says, "The first time I felt that, I was hunting Rock Guardians. It was- quite an experience." Melindrha says, "I'm far too much for the bright than the dark." Poshly rubs Sothios gently. DAMARIS APPEAR 2 The sense of being watched increases. As you look, eventually your eyes adjust to a shadow before you, and you see the outline of a crouching panther. When you blink, it is gone. Purn smiles. Nawain smiles. Zalinyar kneels down. Rhelm says, "Hmm." Poshly blinks. Melindrha says, "However, I am a mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, great great grandmother." Melindrha mutters to herself. You relax your ears for a moment, letting them sag slightly. Gragnel gets a ceremonial prayer tome embedded with a trio of night diamonds from inside his suede belt. Sothios smiles. Vaddon lets out a long, contemplative breath. Nawain bows reverently to a polished black granite altar. Gragnel touches the prayer tome to his lips reverently. Valynn smiles. Ryeka gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer. Unaka quietly says, "Praise Damaris." You pat Melindrha on the back. Leayne grins at Melindrha, her dimples flashing into view. Melindrha says, "Those kids gotta stop making me feel old." Gragnel gazes upward. (Crobin gazes to the panther and smiles broadly his ears relaxing) Nawain smiles at Melindrha. Zalinyar reverentially says, "Blessed is He." Heartsfyre says, "Tis ok. twas Meraud, the last time i felt that." Vaddon begins to pray. Crobin begins to pray. Melindrha says, "And on the basis of protecting children alone, I'm definitely here to help." Leayne hugs Allye, getting a smile in return. You snuggle up to Sothios and rest your head on his shoulder, cradling him in your arms. Gragnel exclaims, "Lord Damaris, see our deeds today! Lord Damaris, her our words of praise!" Grinning, you curl your tail around Telamont's shoulders loosely. Ryeka exclaims, "I knew he would come when I kept feeling or otherwise sensing the Panther near Kaerna!" Melindrha offers her bobblehead to the gods in homage of their greatness. Allye hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Allye with a warm smile. Ryeka gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer. Crobin stands up. Sothios says, "He hears us...." Crobin hugs Allye, who wraps her arms around Crobin with a warm smile. Sothios nods. Unaka nods. Zalinyar softly says, "May I forever burn in your name." Allye's ears perk up happily. Gragnel reaches out and touches a polished black granite altar. Gragnel shivers slightly. You give Melindrha an emphatic nod. Heartsfyre says, "Thank you Damaris, for your ever vigilant eyes of the lil ones." Allye hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Allye with a warm smile. Rhelm fidgets nervously. Zalinyar stands up. Heartsfyre bows reverently to a polished black granite altar. Klausette nods to Rhelm. Klausette smiles at Darkewolff. Darkewolff smiles at Klausette. Sothios nods. Sothios just kissed a polished black granite altar! Darkewolff quietly says to Klausette, "He is watching ever from the shadows." You grin. Unaka says, "He's got plenty of toys to use now. I think the kids will start feeling better soon." Ryeka bends forward and kisses a polished black granite altar. Ryeka looks up and sighs, smiling. Klausette nods at Darkewolff, obviously agreeing with his views. Crobin says, "Watching and protecting." Rhelm nods. Leayne nods to Crobin. Ryeka nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views. Ryeka stands up. Gragnel says to Unaka, "That is our hope." Gragnel nods. Ryeka dusts herself off. You say, "I hope so. everyone deserves a small comfort in dark times." Telamont just kissed a polished black granite altar! Gragnel nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views. Poshly nods to Ryeka. Telamont stands up. Ryeka reaches out and touches a polished black granite altar. Ryeka shivers slightly. Rhelm nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views. Mistanna nods at Allye, obviously agreeing with her views. Ryeka reaches out and touches a polished black granite altar. Ryeka shivers slightly. Unaka says, "Though soon we've got to find a way to free them. Anyone who might be trapped inside." Unaka frowns. You nod. Valynn nods in agreement. Katriwen nods to Unaka. Gragnel says, "Yes, the sooner the better. Agreed." Poshly nods to Sothios. Sothios says, "If anyone can find a way in its Damaris." Sothios nods to Unaka. You say, "Perhaps on a trip to the children he will find a crack for us to use." A spirited shadow-black kitten with ethereal loimic bands spiraling the tail sits down near you and gazes up owlishly at you, licking its chops and whiskers. Leayne nods to you. Klausette nods to you. Crobin says, "A crack is all we need." You nod. Allye nods in agreement. Unaka says, "I feel like... something might happen soon. Dunno what. But you all should be ready." Rhelm says, "I couldn't fit through a crack for sure." Rhadyn softly says, "I certainly he finds a future barbs home for that war mammoth... as it was my most prized toy possession." Rhelm nods in agreement. Nawain nods in agreement. You nod. Nawain shifts her weight. Allye angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Unaka. Mistanna gazes thoughtfully at Unaka. Melindrha rubs Rhadyn gently, massaging his muscles. Ryeka smiles at Rhadyn, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Ryeka pats Rhadyn on the back. Nawain quietly says, "Soon." Darkewolff smiles at Heartsfyre. Klausette smiles at Rhadyn. Crobin says, "We are ready." Crobin says, "I feel whatever happens." You say, "I would encourage everyone to attend the sorcery event at 9 bells and the immortal event at 10 bells." Poshly squints at Rhadyn. Crobin says, "It should be ready." Klausette says to Rhadyn, "It was kind of you to offer it to them." Rhadyn looks at Poshly and shrugs. Leayne nods to Rhadyn. Valynn nods to you. Gragnel says, "This is your friendly neighborhood Cleric with a reminder : Get favors." Gragnel says, "Thank you." Rhadyn gruffly asks Poshly, "I like war mammoths. What can I say?" Ryeka grins at Gragnel, her dimples flashing into view. Rhadyn just nudged Poshly. Klausette smiles at Gragnel. You point at Gragnel. Leayne blinks at Zalinyar. Valynn grins at Gragnel. Darkewolff smiles at Gragnel. Poshly snorts at Rhadyn. Darkewolff nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views. Vaddon stands up. Unaka says, "I dunno that I can be with the group, but I'm gonna be protecting in my own way. I'll find something to do." Klausette leans over and scratches Darkewolff's back. Rhelm giggles at Gragnel. Vaddon dusts himself off. Katriwen nods to you. You nod to Unaka. Poshly says to Rhadyn, "You like a lot more than that." Nawain says, "Also: Do sorcery." Sothios nods to Unaka. Nawain hums to herself. Ryeka says, "I used to terrify war mages with my favor lectures." Ryeka chuckles. Unaka says, "The rest of you, just get prepared." Sothios says, "Protect...." Rhadyn smirks at Poshly. Sothios nods to Unaka. You say to Unaka, "You will be where the Ox wants you. i am certain of that." You bow to Unaka. Unaka nods to you. Unaka says, "I'll do my best." Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Poshly says to Rhadyn, "Lay off the kegs old man." Nawain leans on Allye. Rhadyn places his hand over Poshly's mouth. Rhelm giggles at Poshly. Ryeka says, "Lord Truffenyi has assisted me often lately too." Allye touches Nawain with a confident grace and familiar smile. Ryeka smiles at Unaka, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Melindrha says to Poshly, "Bah, boring." Nawain beams at Allye! Rhadyn softly says to Poshly, "Heresy, and here of all places." You reverently place a stuffed bunny on the black granite altar. Allye grins at Nawain. You offer your bunny to the gods in homage of their greatness. Poshly scoffs at Rhadyn. You reverently place a stuffed bunny on the black granite altar. Unaka says, "I should get going and prepare. Thanks for doing this. I'm glad the kids are getting help." Melindrha nods to Rhadyn. ZYNELL STARTS OFFERING THE REST OF THE EXTRA STUFFIES Crobin chuckles at Rhadyn. Unaka nods to you. Valynn raises a hand to her chest and bows her head to Unaka. Sothios says, "Thanks for coming." Unaka messily gobbles down a shadowy black cupcake topped with slices of dusk berries and panther sprinkles. Sothios nods to Unaka. You nod to Unaka. Klausette reverently places a stuffed bear atop the black granite altar. Klausette offers her bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Crobin says, "Thank you for hosting." Melindrha says to Rhadyn, "Only place it would have been worse would've been Glythtide's." Gragnel waves to Unaka. Klausette reverently places a stuffed bear atop the black granite altar. Klausette offers her bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Unaka exclaims, "And thanks for the cupcake!" You say, "Many thanks for coming." You say, "Anytime." Misteeus reverently places a stuffed bunny atop the black granite altar. Rhadyn nods at Melindrha, obviously agreeing with her views. You giggle. Crobin says, "I feel renewed after this." Unaka says, "Oh." Klausette smiles. Misteeus offers his bunny to the gods in homage of their greatness. Gragnel says to Unaka, "Always good to see you, Maul." Misteeus nods. Unaka says, "Maybe I should grab just a little more..." Leayne softly says, "This event has to help greatly." Melindrha says to Poshly, "For some of us, booze is worship." Melindrha shrugs. You ask, "Have you tried the berry?" Leayne nods. Mistanna nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views. Klausette says to you, "This was beautiful, thank you for hosting." Poshly nods to Melindrha. Unaka asks, "No. Can I have that one?" You grin mischievously at Unaka. You say, "You may." Poshly asks Melindrha, "Is this your way of asking me out on a date?" Leayne nods to Crobin. Melindrha laughs! Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples. Crobin says, "We shall be heading to another event." Nawain raises her hand in a quick salute. Melindrha says, "I don't think that would go over well." Crobin hugs you, and you wrap your arms around him with a warm smile. Melindrha nods to Crobin. Rhadyn shakes his head as if clearing it. You hug Crobin who wraps his arms around you with a warm smile. A faint scent of falling rain clings to his fur. Crobin hugs Melindrha, who wraps her arms around Crobin with a warm smile. Gragnel reverently places a Damaris dusk berry atop the black granite altar. Leayne softly says, "Be well all." Unaka ponders. Gragnel begins to pray. Leayne waves. Crobin gives Sothios a brotherly hug, ruffling his hair with his knuckles. Melindrha hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Melindrha with a warm smile. You hug Leayne who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile. A faint scent of lilies clings to her skin. Crobin hugs Zalinyar, who wraps her arms around Crobin with a warm smile. Leayne hugs you, and you give her a smile in return. Leayne hugs Sothios, who wraps his arms around Leayne with a warm smile. Poshly says to Melindrha, "Says you." Valynn quietly says to you, "This was very nice. Thank you for organizing it." Sothios hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Sothios with a warm smile. Gragnel prays fervently. Unaka quietly says to you, "Mind getting one for me? Not sure which to get." Leayne hugs Valynn, who wraps her arms around Leayne with a warm smile. Heartsfyre says, "Who is leaving so i can desperately tag along." Crobin says, "If any care to go join up." Melindrha says, "Feels like lately, it's a never ending stream of running places." Gragnel's offering is consumed in a blinding flash of light. When your vision clears, a glowing Damaris orb rests in its place upon the altar. Leayne just hugged Telamont. Mistanna says to you, "Yes, thank you." Crobin hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return. Leayne hugs Zalinyar, who wraps her arms around Leayne with a warm smile. Ryeka asks, "Where do you need to go?" Valynn hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Valynn with a warm smile. You say, "Many thanks for coming everyone and offering aid." Ryeka peers quizzically at Melindrha. Crobin pats Vaddon on the back. Allye reverently places a plush dark velvet ox doll atop the black granite altar. Melindrha says, "Inappropriate adoration as needed." Melindrha hugs you, and you give her a smile in return. Klausette nods to Darkewolff. Melindrha waves. Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples. Valynn hugs Zalinyar, who wraps her arms around Valynn with a warm smile. Allye offers her doll to the gods in homage of their greatness. Crobin shakes Darkewolff's hand. Katriwen reverently places a Damaris dusk berry atop the black granite altar. Valynn hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Valynn with a warm smile. Darkewolff shakes Crobin's hand. Katriwen begins to pray. Leayne nods to Crobin. Leayne waves. Crobin says, "Thank you again Zyn." You nod. Poshly ponders. Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Katriwen's offering is consumed in a blinding flash of light. When your vision clears, a glowing Damaris orb rests in its place upon the altar. Leayne smiles at you, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Gragnel beams at Katriwen! Ryeka lets out a hearty cheer for Katriwen! Crobin chuckles. Leayne softly says, "Thank you." Crobin says, "Seems I got ahead of myself." Leayne giggles at Crobin. Ryeka reverently places a mahogany panther bead atop the black granite altar. Mistanna says to Crobin, "I'll be heading there anyways. I've been casting sorcery up there when I can." Crobin nods to Misteeus. You grin. Unaka gets a shadowy black cupcake topped with slices of dusk berries and panther sprinkles from atop a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace. Unaka squints. Crobin nods to Mistanna. Ryeka's offering is consumed in a blinding flash of light. When your vision clears, a glowing Damaris orb rests in its place upon the altar. Mistanna asks Crobin, "It may be a toothpick compared to the sledgehammer of a crowd, but maybe it helps?" Crobin says, "We will be up there a bit before it starts." Ryeka gets a glowing Damaris orb from atop a polished black granite altar. Gragnel reverently places a stuffed bear atop the black granite altar. Unaka says, "Think I had it already actually. But more is always better." Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Mistanna shrugs. Gragnel offers his bear to the gods in homage of their greatness. Unaka messily gobbles down a shadowy black cupcake topped with slices of dusk berries and panther sprinkles. Ryeka bows reverently to a polished black granite altar. Crobin says, "I am sure it does." You giggle at Unaka. Unaka exclaims, "Thanks, and good bye!" Unaka waves. Poshly blinks at Ryeka. You wave. Gragnel waves. Mistanna waves to Unaka. Crobin shakes Unaka's hand. Sothios waves. Ryeka smiles at Poshly, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples. Poshly grins at Ryeka. Ryeka exclaims, "Favors are good!" Ryeka nods to Poshly. Mistanna nods at Ryeka, obviously agreeing with her views. Katriwen smiles at Ryeka. Poshly asks, "Are they?" Ryeka says, "And I happened to have lots of beads." Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples. Crobin chuckles. You nod in agreement. Crobin nibbles on Leayne affectionately. Leayne laughs at Crobin. Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples. Darkewolff whispers something to Klausette. Gragnel says, "Yes. I encourage favors. They just make life, or un-life, easier." Klausette smiles at Darkewolff. Gragnel shrugs. Darkewolff smiles at Klausette. Crobin says, "See you all soon." Klausette whispers something to Darkewolff. Darkewolff reaches down and rubs Klausette's back. Mistanna waves. Klausette cocks her head at Darkewolff. Crobin waves. Katriwen waves. Ryeka says, "And much easier to just depart out of a bad situation if one must." Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples. Solitudines hugs you, and you give him a smile in return. You hug Solitudines who wraps his arms around you with a warm smile. A faint scent of decay clings to his skin. Solitudines beams! Klausette smiles. Solitudines says, "Be well, and Immortals bless." Zalinyar hugs you, and you give her a smile in return. Vaddon waves. You hug Zalinyar who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile. A faint scent of firefall blooms clings to her skin. Zalinyar says, "Thank you for hosting, and I am thankful for our interaction." Zalinyar waves. You grin. You say, "Alright, that was all the extra ones too." You nod. Allye grins at you. Mistanna says, "Take care all, see you again soon, probably." Vaddon says, "Thank you all. May peace continue to bless us all today and be restored to those suffering." Darkewolff says, "From the shadows he sees us all. For even the panther stalks in daylight, and is never seen." Mistanna waves. Vaddon bobs a brief, respectful bow. Vaddon waves. Telamont smiles. Poshly ponders. Darkewolff says, "To see what is not there, gaze upon what is." Allye says, "Safe paths, everyone." Poshly asks, "Whoah, say what?" Darkewolff waves to Allye. Allye waves to Darkewolff. Poshly blinks at Allye. Allye asks, "Safe paths?" Poshly says, "Safe paths, of course." Poshly flirts with Allye. Allye gives him a quick grin. Allye scratches one ear, looking bemused. Allye giggles. Allye waves. Poshly waves. AFTER PARTY Poshly says, "Well... seems the party is over." Klausette smiles at Poshly. Gragnel chuckles. Poshly says, "Not much of a party, pretty lame if you ask me." Poshly stretches his arms. You grin. Sothios grins at Poshly. Gragnel says, "No, not much of a party at all." Poshly grins. You ask, "Did you try a cupcake?" Poshly asks, "Wait... cupcake?" You point at a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace. Poshly blinks. Darkewolff says, "The party has just begun." You giggle. Poshly says to you, "You never told me about the cupcakes." You say, "Apologies i thought i mentioned them at least twice." Poshly says, "Consider me deeply offended." Darkewolff says, "For the panther is on the prowl, and His enemies beware." Poshly says, "You probably did but I was flirting with Sothios." You say, "I cannot blame you." Klausette smiles at Darkewolff. Poshly nods to you. You say, "He is better than cupcakes." Klausette grins at you. You nod to Poshly. Darkewolff smiles at Klausette. Poshly says, "Yeah he just smells a little weird though." Poshly sniffs at Sothios. Poshly says, "But ok, back to cupcakes." You point at a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace. Poshly says, "I had a speech for Damaris and everything." You say, "You may still say it." You nod. Poshly gets a shadowy black cupcake topped with slices of dusk berries and panther sprinkles from atop a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace. You get a shadowy black cupcake topped with slices of dusk berries and panther sprinkles from atop a gingham picnic cloth edged in heartstring lace. You reverently place a shadowy black cupcake topped with slices of dusk berries and panther sprinkles on the black granite altar. You offer your cupcake to the gods in homage of their greatness. You nod. You put your scythe in your kirmiko pocket. Gragnel says, "But, don't talk while your mouth is full. That's just messy." Gragnel nods. Poshly says to you, "It was the best speech too." You say, "I have no doubt." You nod. Poshly nods. Darkewolff smiles at Klausette. You say, "Everyone spoke well." You nod. Darkewolff nods at you, obviously agreeing with your views. Poshly says, "It was actually a pretty great event." Poshly asks you, "Did you put it all together?" Klausette smiles at Darkewolff. You grin mischievously at Poshly. You nod to Poshly. Sothios says, "She did." Poshly says, "Whoah." Poshly praises you. Klausette smiles. Klausette nods in agreement. Poshly says, "W3ell done and then some." Klausette says, "Woah indeed." You say, "I just wanted to share with everyone." Poshly says, "And you even thought of cupcakes.... wow." Poshly nods to you. You nod. You say, "Specialty cupcakes." Poshly says, "That was your hook. I see how you work Zynell." You say, "I have always been a cupcake cleric." You nod. Poshly nods to you. Poshly says, "The best kind of cleric." You say, "Even threw metal cupcakes." Darkewolff smiles at you. You ask Darkewolff, "You remember cupcakes?" Darkewolff says, "I bet they had rocks in them." Darkewolff winks. You nod. Darkewolff nods to you. You nod. Darkewolff says to you, "I do, actually." Klausette grins. Poshly says, "I had such a good speech, it was really going to inspire people." Poshly says, "Probably make them go out and do amazing things." You say, "Just the thought of it is inspiring." You nod to Poshly. Poshly laughs at you! Darkewolff says to Poshly, "Put it in the Berries and Ink thing." Poshly says to you, "I can tell you're feeling inspired just from the mentioning of it." Sothios says, "The awe i feel just standing near it...." You give Poshly an emphatic nod. Sothios nods. Poshly nods to Sothios. You wrap your arms around Telamont in a loving hug. You gently kiss Telamont on the forehead. Sothios says, "Oh wait thats just gs." Poshly says, "Wow I need to put you all in my pocket and just take you everywhere with me, this is amazing." Sothios says, "Gas..." Telamont wraps his arms around you in a loving hug. Poshly says, "Yeah I was worried about my gas and this room." Poshly nods to Sothios. Poshly says, "No one seemed to notice though." Sothios says, "The event wel amazingly well Love." Sothios brushes your lips with a loving kiss. You ask, "Think i can go back to my regular outfit?" Gragnel chuckles at you! Sothios nods to you. Telamont says, "Im sure you can Dear." Klausette smiles at you. You offer your temple gown to Klausette, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer. You say, "Many thanks..." Klausette says to you, "You should keep it." Poshly grins. Gragnel carefully places a rotund temple rat on his shoulder. You tap a red velvet pirate's hat with a single black feathered plume that you are wearing. You nod. Your ears sag slightly in relaxation, as you smile contentedly. AFTER PARTY CHATTER You bow your head and say in a hushed voice, "Damaris, guard and protect the children this night." You smile. Klausette smiles. You say, "I hope we helped him a smidge." You nod. Poshly asks, "Who?" Darkewolff smiles. Klausette says, "I feel that you did." Telamont says, "Im gonna sleep but i shall see you when you get home Love." Darkewolff nods at Klausette, obviously agreeing with her views. Telamont nods to you. You brush your lips against Telamont's in a loving kiss. Telamont brushes your lips with a loving kiss. You say to Telamont, "I appreciate you coming love." (Zynell places her hands on Telamont's shoulders and directs a soft, rumbling purr in his direction as she presses her forehead against Telamont's.) Telamont says, "Glad to be here." Telamont smiles. Telamont nods. You nod. Darkewolff smiles. Poshly says, "Wait are these cupcakes proper." You quirk one ear sideways in confusion. You ask, "Proper?" You quirk one ear sideways, glancing at Sothios in confusion. Darkewolff smiles. You ask Sothios, "What does that mean?" Poshly says, "Hmmm." Darkewolff nods to Klausette. Sothios says, "Means its good Dear." Sothios nods. Klausette grins at Sothios. Poshly nods to Sothios. Poshly says, "He knows." You nod to Sothios. You say, "Many thanks." You say, "Baked them myself." AFTER PARTY CHATTER Poshly asks, "So is this crew going to the next thingie?" You nod. You say, "Aye." You say, "Loitering a bit to catch my... i think my soul got so elated it left me a moment." You nod. Klausette smiles at you. Poshly nods to you. Poshly says, "The cupcakes probably took a lot out of you." You nod. Sothios says, "Damaris showed ...." Gragnel pats you on the back. Sothios gazes at you. Klausette nods at Sothios, obviously agreeing with his views. You smile. Sothios emits a rumbling purr, like a large mountain cat. Darkewolff nods. Klausette says, "I felt Him for sure." You say, "He knew i was upset not hosting in the grove...." Darkewolff says, "The eyes set agaze upon us all." Gragnel says, "Yes, and he is not one for grand displays. So what we witnessed few have ever seen." You say, "Brought the grove here." You nod. Poshly says, "That was pretty great to be honest. A tribute to a well run event." Poshly nods to you. You nod at Gragnel, in complete agreement with his views. Poshly winks at Sothios. Sothios nods to Poshly. Gragnel idly picks at a glowing Damaris orb. Darkewolff reaches down and rubs Klausette's back. Poshly says, "I've decided you're all my best friends now." Darkewolff says, "I need a couple orbs." You say, "Alright." Darkewolff smiles. Poshly nods. Darkewolff has accepted your offer and is now holding a somber black haversack. You grin mischievously. Darkewolff says to you, "Thank you." Darkewolff smiles. You say, "Can take all of them." Darkewolff says, "Alright then." Darkewolff chuckles. You giggle. You say, "You know how many i carve." Gragnel says, "Can always make more beads." DARKEWOLFF TAKES ALL MY CRYSTAL PANTER BEADS! You playfully tilt your ears in opposite directions. Gragnel chuckles. Darkewolff hugs you, and you give him a smile in return. You hug Darkewolff who gives you a smile in return. Darkewolff says to you, "Thank you very much. I will put them to good use in the coming days." You nod. As you reach for Poshly's hand, he politely pulls away. You exclaim to Poshly, "I thought we were best friends!" Darkewolff says to Klausette, "Here we go." As Gragnel starts to place his Damaris orb on the altar it leaps from his hand and suddenly glows brightly, hovering just above the altar before it bursts into a flash of excruciatingly beautiful light which instead of dissipating, streaks around the area as tendrils of light representing every color of the rainbow. Then, an instant later, the multicolored lights gather around Gragnel and mix together, forming a white mass of brightness which completely obscures him from sight. Slowly, it appears to seep into Gragnel, until all the light is gone and Gragnel appears somehow changed. Gragnel beams! Poshly says, "We are." Poshly joins your group. You let out a hearty cheer for Gragnel! Gragnel winks at you. Darkewolff chuckles. Poshly says, "The bestest." You say, "Moving in 3."