Ayrell/Logs/Wild Magic 03072025/The Life of Truffenyi

The Life of Truffenyi

Event Date: 3/7/2025

Event Instance: Prime

Date

It has been 452 years, 44 days since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer.
It is the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake in the year of the Iron Toad.
It is currently winter and it is late evening.

Log

[An Ancient Tree, Hodierna's Solace]
More a platform than a room, the chamber is lit softly by the glow of hundreds of candles that have been carefully set into niches along the walls. The leaves of the tree's crown block out the night sky, creating a naturally woven canopy that protects the tiny room from the wind and elements. A circular staircase that appears to be sculpted out of the sides of the tree leads back down, winding so far that you cannot see the bottom. You also see a glossy obsidian symbol and a small carved stone.
Also here: Dzive Asini Leayne, Fearless Crobin, Shadow Mage Telamont who is lying down, Legendary Cleric Mazilyn who is emanating a bright holy aura and Ezathiel who is sitting.
Obvious exits: none.

Mazilyn says, "We have to come up here when we are smaller."

Mazilyn nods.

Leayne softly says, "I was attacked by silverfish."

Aerilia appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Mazilyn gasps!

Leayne screams!

Crobin hugs Aerilia, getting a smile in return.

Mazilyn exclaims, "Evil creatures!"

A tear runs down Leayne's face.

Aerilia quietly says, "Goodness, that's a climb."

Siveril stands up.

Leayne hugs Aerilia, getting a smile in return.

Mazilyn nods.

Aerilia stands up.

Aerilia hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Aerilia with a warm smile.

Crobin waves to Siveril.

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

Siveril nods politely.

Kilenti appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Kilenti sits up.

Shosari appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Karthor appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Shosari stands up.

Crobin pats Karthor on the back.

Crobin waves to Shosari.

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

Shosari waves to Crobin.

Aerilia closes her eyes for a moment and grows still.

Karthor flops over!

Karthor leaps to his feet!

Karthor dusts himself off.

Karthor pushes his spectacles up the bridge of his nose.

Karthor says, "H'lo folks."

Ezathiel pleasantly says, "Hello."

Ezathiel smiles at Karthor.

Aerilia waves to Karthor.

Crobin says, "Howdy."

Leayne softly says, "Hello."

Karthor closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.

Telamont stands up.

A fierce blue-white glare forces you to avert your eyes for a moment. When it subsides, a blue Moongate stands before you, rippling slightly.

Crobin peers through the Moongate.

Soul Surgeon Zynell's group came through a blue Moongate.

Ezathiel stands up.

Zynell strikes a heroic pose.

Leayne looks at Crobin and shrugs.

Ezathiel places his hands on his thighs and bows deeply at the waist towards Zynell, holding the position for a moment before returning upright.

Gragnel bows to Telamont.

Aerilia glances at a blue Moongate.

Crobin chuckles.

Zynell says, "Skipping stairs."

Seihjin peers through the Moongate.

Leayne smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Leilanie beams at Telamont!

Zynell brushes her lips against Telamont's in a loving kiss.

Leayne softly says, "Hello."

Crobin hugs Zynell, who wraps her arms around Crobin with a warm smile.

Aerilia says, "I suppose that beats the stairs.."

Aerilia chuckles.

Crobin shakes Gragnel's hand.

Zynell hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Zynell with a warm smile.

Ezathiel chuckles.

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

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

Crobin hugs Leilanie, getting a smile in return.

Ezathiel places his hands on his thighs and bows deeply at the waist towards Gragnel, holding the position for a moment before returning upright.

Gragnel beams at Mazilyn!

Leayne hugs Zynell, getting a smile in return.

Leilanie hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Leilanie with a warm smile.

Gragnel pats Crobin on the back.

Vixith asks, "But how am I supposed to strengthen my gams if I don't climb stairs?"

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

Gragnel wraps his arm around Leayne's shoulder in a friendly hug.

Mazilyn beams at Gragnel!

Telamont brushes his lips against Zynell's in a loving kiss.

Moonlight, dappled and mysterious, plays over the floor.

Leayne hugs Leilanie, getting a smile in return.

Mazilyn beams at Leilanie!

Leayne just hugged Amabalis.

Gragnel pats Ezathiel on the back.

Crobin waves to Relay.

Leayne hugs Gragnel, getting a smile in return.

Crobin just hugged Amabalis.

Zynell clasps Telamont's hand tenderly.

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

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

Amabalis hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Amabalis with a warm smile.

Gragnel says, "Good, good. Some wonderful faces to see here today."

Zynell nods in agreement.

Leilanie hugs Mazilyn, who wraps her arms around Leilanie with a warm smile.

Mazilyn hugs Leilanie, getting a smile in return.

Mazilyn bounces around happily.

Gragnel says to Crobin, "Yes, even you."

Aerilia closes her eyes for a moment and grows still.

A blue Moongate collapses in on itself.

Crobin chuckles.

Leayne giggles at Gragnel.

Aerilia glances outside a moment.

Emily appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Ildewyn appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Crobin says, "Good to see you as well sir."

Zynell beams at Ildewyn!

Ildewyn says, "Heh."

Kilenti stands up.

Kilenti smiles.

Ildewyn stands up.

Ildewyn waves to Zynell.

Zynell exclaims, "Hello everyone!"

Vixith smiles.

Ezathiel pleasantly exclaims, "Hello!"

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

Emily sits up.

Emily stands up.

Crobin says, "Howdy."

Kilenti beams at Relay!

Shosari waves to Zynell.

Zynell says, "We will get started in just a few roisaen."

Emily dusts herself off.

Zynell grins at Shosari.

Aerilia smiles at Leayne.

Leayne nods to Aerilia.

Mazilyn beams at Relay!

Ectheleon appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Crobin hugs Ectheleon, who wraps his arms around Crobin with a warm smile.

Ectheleon beams at Crobin!

Leilanie begins to listen to Seihjin teach the Targeted Magic skill.

Relay smiles at Kilenti.

Miraeven appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Leayne hugs Ectheleon, who wraps his arms around Leayne with a warm smile.

Relay smiles at Mazilyn.

Ectheleon exclaims, "This tree!!"

Leayne giggles.

Ectheleon stands up.

Ectheleon bounces around happily.

Gragnel says, "Good, good. More of the faithful."

Ectheleon hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Ectheleon with a warm smile.

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

Gragnel beams!

Zynell giggles at Ectheleon.

Leayne nods to Crobin.

Miraeven stands up.

Miraeven nods to Emily.

Emily smiles at Miraeven.

Leayne giggles at Crobin.

Leilanie says to Ectheleon, "Glad you can make it, Sunshine."

Ectheleon beams at Leilanie!

Ectheleon hugs Leilanie, getting a smile in return.

Leilanie hugs Ectheleon, who wraps his arms around Leilanie with a warm smile.

Gragnel exclaims, "Praise Hodierna! Such a good crowd!"

Crobin smiles at Leayne.

Gragnel beams!

Zynell grins.

Vythlak appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Zynell giggles at Vythlak.

Leilanie smiles at Ectheleon.

Ectheleon exclaims, "I could live here if it didn't bother Hodierna!"

Crobin stands near Leayne.

Gragnel pats Vythlak on the back.

Leilanie hugs Vythlak, who wraps his arms around Leilanie with a warm smile.

Vythlak nods to Gragnel.

Ectheleon bounces around happily.

Vythlak pants.

Vythlak stands up.

Vythlak puts his chalice in his burlap bag.

Ectheleon smiles at Vythlak.

Seihjin frowns at Shosari.

Ectheleon says, "Ooooh, and the class choices."

Ectheleon ponders.

Gragnel says to Zynell, "Perfect for the occasion."

Zynell nods to Gragnel.

Gragnel nods to Zynell.

Seihjin says to Ectheleon, "You know what you need to do."

Crobin snuggles up to Leayne and cradles her in his arms.

Zynell says, "Let us see if i remember to stop teaching before running through town."

Ectheleon says to Seihjin, "Listen to all of them at once and faint from the wealth of knowledge."

Zynell winks at Gragnel.

Avrenka appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Vythlak grins at Zynell.

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

Mistanna hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Mistanna with a warm smile.

Gragnel says to Zynell, "I'll do my best to remind ya."

Ectheleon chuckles at Zynell.

Aerilia pats Avrenka on the back.

Avrenka smiles.

Mistanna waves to Telamont.

• Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka joins the adventure.

Telamont nods to Mistanna.

Gragnel says to Zynell, "If not, like you care about some silly fine. Pfffffft."

Amabalis leans on Leilanie.

Leilanie leans on Amabalis.

Zynell says, "I may or may not have gotten a few folk jailed that way."

Zynell nods.

Unaka appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

(Ectheleon tries not to smile as he imagines Zynell dragging a flock of people through the city, raising alarms as she spreads the teachings of sorcery.)

Avrenka stands up.

Lorenia appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Leayne nods to Crobin.

Crobin shakes Avrenka's hand.

Vythlak grins at Ectheleon.

Vythlak nods to Unaka.

Mistanna waves to Unaka.

Zynell playfully tilts her ears in opposite directions.

Amabalis giggles at Ectheleon.

Aerilia grins at Unaka.

Avrenka waves to Unaka.

Mazilyn beams at Unaka!

Avrenka gestures.

Zynell nods to Unaka.

Leayne just hugged Avrenka.

Unaka says, "Hey. Oof, that climb."

Leayne waves to Unaka.

Avrenka waves to Leayne.

Ectheleon smiles at Unaka.

Aerilia nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Unaka stands up.

Mistanna nods in agreement.

Vythlak grins at Unaka.

Gragnel exclaims to Unaka, "Oh, hey! It's me, Gragnel, your friend! Over here!"

Ectheleon exclaims to Unaka, "This tree though!"

Lorenia stands up.

Gragnel waves to Unaka.

Ectheleon beams!

Ectheleon bounces around happily.

Unaka grins at Gragnel.

Zynell says, "Everyone who used the stairs got to pretend to be a cleric for a few roisaen."

Zynell nods.

Crobin shakes Unaka's hand.

Unaka waves.

Zynell says, "Good practice."

Karthor asks Unaka, "How many steps did ya take at a time? Three, four?"

Zynell giggles.

Vythlak laughs at Zynell.

Ectheleon laughs at Zynell.

Avrenka asks, "Is there a different way to get up here?"

Unaka asks Karthor, "Is six too many?"

Zynell says, "Moongate."

Karthor grins.

Aerilia says, "Some people cheated and took a moongate."

Zynell nods to Avrenka.

Avrenka chuckles.

Avrenka says, "I should've thought of that."

Zynell says to Aerilia, "That would be me."

Zynell nods.

Vythlak says, "Bah, missing out on thanking the gods for giving us legs and lungs doing it that way."

Mistanna chuckles.

Zynell giggles.

Aerilia grins at Zynell.

Telamont says, "I did."

Ectheleon snaps to attention and hails Telamont with a crisp hand salute.

Avrenka says, "Didn't think there were so many stairs."

Karthor says to Unaka, "Color me impressed. About all I could manage was two, an' even that was a stretch."

Vythlak scrubs at his beard, attempting to dislodge stray remnants of food and drink, or any other bits of gore that may have found a home within it.

Aerilia says to Zynell, "It was smart."

Unaka says to Karthor, "Long legs."

Avrenka says, "Definitely teleporting my way out."

Karthor nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Leayne softly says, "I'm not leaving."

Unaka says, "But one of the things I love most about civilization is that everybody brings something different."

Crobin chuckles.

Avrenka grins at Leayne.

Zynell giggles.

Crobin says, "I like the idea of a moongate myself."

Emily joins Miraeven's group.

Zynell says, "It is time."

Zynell nods.

Zynell says, "Welcome to the Life of Truffenyi event."

Ezathiel gazes at Zynell.

Mipsy appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Zynell says, "These events are specifically designed to encourage the presence of the Immortals on this plane."

Miraeven smirks at Mipsy.

Unaka fixes Zynell with a heavy, ponderous stare.

Ectheleon bows his head and chants a psalm.

Telamont says, "I will have a gate back to crossing when done."

Zynell says, "A happy side effect is that your local clerics get to experiment with their clericing methods in a semi relaxed environment."

Zynell casually observes the area.

Zynell says, "Semi relaxed."

Zynell nods.

Amabalis takes a seat.

Zynell says, "We also get to hear from our devoted non clerical folk which is always a treat."

Ezathiel takes a seat.

Leayne softly says, "Not relaxed yet."

Leilanie takes a seat near Amabalis.

Mipsy rises to a kneeling position.

Crobin rubs Leayne gently, massaging her muscles.

Mipsy stands up.

Zynell says, "Sometimes as clerics we get very clericy."

Ectheleon chuckles.

Vythlak gets a bottle of passionfruit vodka from inside his burlap bag.

Zynell says, "Seeing such diversity encourages us to do even better for our community."

Miraeven hold Mipsy's hand lightly.

Vythlak offers Leayne a bottle of passionfruit vodka.

Unaka settles into an easy yet alert stance, holding her hands within the sleeves of her robe as she listens.

Leayne accepts Vythlak's passionfruit vodka.

Zynell says, "This diversity is what i would like to touch on in a broader scope."

Zynell nods.

Leayne dimples at Vythlak.

Leayne softly says, "Thank ou."

Crobin smiles at Vythlak.

Amabalis hugs Vythlak, getting a smile in return.

Vythlak grins at Leayne.

Leayne mutters to herself.

Zynell says, "Each and every one of you has a different relationship with the immortals."

Leayne takes a drink of her passionfruit vodka. She begins to look very wobbly, and crumples to the ground in a very uncomfortable-looking position. Strangely, she doesn't seem very bothered by it.

Gragnel nods at Zynell, obviously agreeing with her views.

Zynell says, "Some of you may be confused as to why you are following them."

Emily begins to lecture Miraeven on the proper use of the Sorcery skill.

Leayne sighs.

Leayne looks happy, and like she doesn't want to move much.

Zynell says, "Some may find it very transactional. Which i have clericy thoughts as to why that might be the case, but it is still a very valid perspective."

Leayne stands up.

Leayne softly asks, "Good vodka?"

Leayne gets a rather glazed look on her face.

Zynell says, "Some of you may be cursing them as of late for various reasons."

Leayne laughs!

Vythlak nods to Leayne.

Crobin chuckles.

Zynell says, "Some of you may be following and helping where you can out of obligation."

Leayne looks very unfocused and seems to be staring at nothing with a blissful smile on her face.

Zynell says, "Some of you may be wondering if your chosen immortal or immortals is right for you."

Shosari raises an eyebrow in Zynell's direction.

Zynell says, "Some of us may be continuously reminded why we follow the immortals we do."

Lorenia smirks.

Leayne seems to be relaxed, but a bit sad.

Zynell says, "And frankly, some of you may not have given them this much thought."

Crobin gets a large glass bottle of Bobcat's blood rum from inside his battle-scarred carryall.

Zynell grins mischievously.

Grinning, Crobin pulls a swig from a large glass bottle of Bobcat's blood rum.

Crobin puts his rum in his battle-scarred carryall.

Zynell says, "But it is alright. Perspectives are changeable and diverse."

Vixith smiles at Avrenka.

Zynell nods.

Ectheleon nods at Zynell, obviously agreeing with her views.

Aerilia gives a slight nod.

Zynell rummages through some dark encompassing shadows of twilight dreamweave, pausing once in a while and then quickly resuming the search.

Zynell bows her head and mutters a short prayer in a hushed voice. Raising her head, she glances to the shadows with a knowing smile.

Zynell says, "The immortals are just as diverse."

Gragnel nods in agreement.

Zynell says, "My hope for all of you."

Zynell says, "My hope for everyone really..."

A nightingale sings from somewhere nearby.

Zynell says, "Is that you find the immortal or immortals that work with your life."

Zynell grins.

Crobin leans back against Leayne with a loving smile.

Kilenti nods in agreement.

Zynell says, "They do not always show up as vibrantly as they do in our recent visions."

Vythlak smiles.

Ezathiel smiles.

Zynell says, "But i can tell you that Damaris shows up for me in small ways."

Gragnel says, "And me."

Zynell says, "The exploding box that reminds me to appreciate the surprises of life."

Zynell nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Zynell says, "The devout followers that have improved my life in ways i can only be grateful for."

Ears tilted forward, Zynell curls her tail around Telamont's waist loosely.

Zynell says, "The continued love and protection each time i look into the Void for your souls. It is with his love, protection, and power along with Hodierna s approval that I return your souls to this realm."

Telamont smiles at Zynell.

Zynell says, "Most recently i was thinking about how i had questions for a bard."

Ectheleon peers quizzically at Zynell.

Zynell exclaims, "I walked into empath and there before me was one of the most prolific bardesses in the realms. She had even forgotten why she was there in the first place!"

Zynell says, "But if you ask me, Damaris nudged her to the guild so we could cross paths and i could have my questions answered."

Leayne smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Zynell playfully tilts her ears in opposite directions.

Aerilia smiles.

Crobin grins mischievously before leaning over to lick Leayne.

Zynell says, "While many other ways are smaller, the hidden treasure, the good deal in the plaza, the owl in the Dark Grove hooting after i ask if i am on the right path."

Zynell says, "Sometimes it does not hoot or it hoots in a why would you think this is a good idea tone."

Zynell says, "Yes there is a difference in hoots."

Gragnel snickers.

Zynell gazes off into the distance.

Avrenka chortles softly at some secret joke.

Zynell shakes her head.

Vythlak grins at Zynell.

Zynell says, "Part of being a cleric is being slightly crazy and being open to listening for the subtle directions."

Karthor chuckles.

Zynell shrugs.

Gragnel says, "The grove gives signs, I've witnessed it. We're not both crazy."

Zynell says, "And stairs."

Gragnel folds his arms across his chest.

Zynell says, "Most of you have an immortal who is subtly impacting your life. It may or may not be the one you expect or the one with whom you gather favor."

Zynell says, "Meraud is very popular, but there are a lot of different types of magic, some of which have other immortals who are aligned better."

Gragnel just nudged Crobin.

Zynell says, "Hodierna happens to be more aligned with life and empathing."

Madigan appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Zynell says, "But there are empaths who grew up with Damaris protection, Truffenyi s love, and who find the peaceful death in Eylhaar more appealing."

Aerilia smiles.

Gragnel gives Zynell a slight nod.

Leayne curtsies to Madigan.

Zynell says, "All these words are said to make the very simple point."

Crobin moves a black leather scroll folio embossed with the symbol for eternity to his left hand.

Crobin moves a silver-stippled scroll labeled with Tailwind to his right hand.

Crobin offers Madigan a silver-stippled scroll labeled with Tailwind.

Zynell says, "There is no singular way to follow the immortals."

Madigan stands up.

Zynell says, "There is diversity in faith. There is diversity in devotion. There is diversity in life."

Madigan accepts Crobin's silver-stippled scroll.

Crobin offers Madigan a silver-stippled scroll labeled with Tailwind.

Madigan gives Crobin some coins.

Madigan accepts Crobin's silver-stippled scroll.

Crobin flips through his scroll folio.

Zynell says, "My only recommendation is that you find the immortal or immortals that work with your life."

Madigan puts his scroll in his traveler's pack.

Madigan puts his scroll in his traveler's pack.

Crobin puts his folio in his encompassing shadows.

Crobin waves to Madigan.

Madigan says to Crobin, "Thanks LT."

Madigan raises his hand in a quick salute.

Madigan begins the long journey down the circular staircase.

Zynell says, "These may change, they may stay the same."

Zynell says, "You are not obligated. Life changes. Your immortal choices can change with it."

Aerilia cranes her neck down as she gazes at the circular staircase, gulping.

Zynell says, "Though my immortal choice has not changed, my life has definitely taken a variety of turns."

Zynell giggles.

Leayne giggles at Aerilia.

Ectheleon chuckles.

Zynell says, "These have led me to seek knowledge on Eylhaar, Demons, and Tenemlor to name a very few."

Roelan smiles.

Aerilia grins at Leayne.

Zynell says, "The results have made me a more informed person, given me more perspective into the life of an immortal, and overall improved my theological development."

Lorenia gazes at Zynell.

Ezathiel gazes at Zynell.

Leayne nods to Crobin.

Vythlak nods to Zynell.

Zynell says, "My hope is that you feel empowered to learn, to experiment, and most importantly to live in harmony with your immortals."

Leayne laughs at Aerilia.

Emily assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Zynell casually observes the area.

Zynell says, "If you have a question or have a crisis of faith, I am always, always happy to discuss with you who might fit with your lifestyle. And no, Damaris is not my first suggestion for MOST folk."

Ectheleon laughs!

Vythlak chuckles at Zynell.

Gragnel covers his mouth with his hand.

Zynell playfully tilts her ears in opposite directions.

Gragnel gazes off into the distance.

Vythlak mutters something into the air about the booze though.

Zynell pats Gragnel on the back.

Crobin says, "3 out of 5 aint bad."

Zynell says, "Speaking of our diversity in life and immortals, I would like to invite our next speaker to come forward."

Crobin nods to Zynell.

Zynell says, "If you would like to be added to our list of speakers, please whisper me."

Brilliant sparks of rutilant light dance around Emily, bathing her in a warm glow.

Zynell nods to Gragnel.

Gragnel nods to Zynell.

Vythlak lets out a hearty cheer for Gragnel!

Ezathiel gazes at Gragnel.

Moonlight, dappled and mysterious, plays over the floor.

Gragnel smiles as he steps forward, turns, and faces the crowd.

Gragnel gets a pitted iron comb from inside his leather longcoat.

Gragnel runs his iron comb through his hair.

Gragnel runs his iron comb through his hair.

Gragnel puts his comb in his leather longcoat.

Gragnel dusts himself off.

Gragnel smiles broadly at the gathered faces, politely meeting each gaze quickly before moving to the next.

Unaka says to Zynell, "I would like to speak, in turn."

Gragnel loudly says, "Greetings, one and all. If we've not met by now, I am the esteemed Reverend Gragnel Durbin."

Zynell nods to Unaka.

Gragnel confidentially says, "I am a Disciple of the great and powerful, beautiful and terrifying, mysterious and magical, fearsome and frightening, my dark lord of the Thirteen... Lord Damaris, the Panther."

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

Gragnel lightly touches his panther pin as he says a quick prayer.

Ectheleon gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.

Gragnel traces an outline around a black leather longcoat decorated in homage to Damaris.

Amabalis appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Crobin smiles.

Gragnel matter-of-factly says, "But, only an idiot would ignore the Thirty-Nine in their entirety. And, Momma Durbin didn't raise an idiot for a son."

Gragnel shakes his head.

Gragnel says, "Nope."

Ectheleon bursts out in a sudden snort of laughter.

Gragnel shakes his head.

Ezathiel chuckles.

Gragnel loudly asks, "Today, as with most days, I have prepared something to say. Big surprise, right?"

Gragnel smirks.

An instant rush of black and blue fire explodes into being, consuming Avrenka's right hand and turning it into ash!

Zynell gasps at Gragnel!

Leayne grins, revealing her dimples.

Gragnel confidentially says, "I think by now everyone knows how much I really do enjoy the sound of my own voice."

Aerilia lays her hand on Avrenka's arm.

Gragnel grins wryly.

Crobin chuckles.

Crobin says, "Very."

Gragnel nods at Crobin, obviously agreeing with his views.

Karthor chuckles.

Gragnel adjusts his silver spectacles into place.

Gragnel clears his throat.

Aerilia winces in pain.

Crobin winks at Gragnel.

Gragnel recites:

   "When we awake each day, it is you whom we give thanks to.

    Goddess of the morning and of light, Lady Hodierna.
     
    Your majestic unicorn of the purest unblemished white stands strong and true.
     
    What crops would be harvested without your steady hand to guide it?

    What first sun's ray greeting the new Spring day would be complete without you?"

Leilanie appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Ectheleon chuckles at Crobin.

Gragnel recites:

   "Loving and kind, Lady Hodierna,

    We ask that you please hear our voices as we lift them up unto you.
     
    Gentle and graceful, Lady Hodierna,

    We ask that you please see our displays and find them worthy of your glorious name.
     
    We pray all these things in reverence of your holy divinity.
     
    Please be strengthed by the faith of the faithful."

Aerilia smiles at Avrenka.

Avrenka pats Aerilia on the shoulder appreciatively and offers her a tip.

Aerilia collapses, swooning from some incredible pain.

Gragnel nods.

Aerilia stands up.

Gragnel thankfully says, "I appreciate your time today, folks."

Aerilia accepts Avrenka's tip and slips it away.

Gragnel bows.

Leilanie carefully polishes her Hodierna emblem, renewing its natural lustre.

Zynell grins at Gragnel.

Gragnel stands near Zynell.

Mipsy puts her textbook in her scholar's tote.

Ectheleon smiles at Gragnel.

Mistanna nods to Gragnel.

Vythlak coughs.

Vythlak confidently says, "Hello everyone. For those who do not know me, I am Vythlak, Cleric of Phelim."

Crobin shakes his head as if clearing it.

Unaka nods to Gragnel.

Vythlak says, "Today is a good day. Like the other days before, and those yet to come. It is a good day, because we are here and, as always, in the embrace of the Immortals."

Mazilyn beams at Vythlak!

Ezathiel gazes at Vythlak.

Avrenka grins at Aerilia.

Vythlak says, "We are here, however, on this particular day to worship Hodierna. The lady of light, renewal, and healing."

Gragnel nods at Vythlak, obviously agreeing with his views.

The glimmers of light above Unaka's head flicker and connect briefly.

Vythlak says, "As I was napping, asking Phelim for guidance and thoughts for my words today...."

Vythlak mutters something into the air about sorry Leilanie for drooling on your shoulder so much.

Vythlak says, "... it got me thinking about Asildu. That poor being abused by the Heralds."

Amabalis laughs!

Vythlak says, "There is, as I understand it, some division amongst the Temple about what to do with him."

Vythlak grumbles.

Lorenia smirks.

Vythlak says, "To me, in many ways, Hodierna is a goddess of forgiveness and extra chances."

Vythlak asks, "For what else is the spring time, than a period of renewal and regrowth?"

Gragnel nods.

Vythlak asks, "What is sunlight, but the return of the sun after giving way to the stars?"

Vythlak asks, "What is the sunlight, but giving grace to the stars at night?"

Vythlak dreamily murmurs a brief prayer to himself.

Vythlak says, "I know this may be an unpopular opinion, but at times we all make mistakes and have to live with them."

Vythlak asks, "But do not the gods gift us with the chance to redeem our failures and bring us back from death so we may try again?"

Gragnel nods.

Mazilyn mutters something into the air about nuh uh.

Unaka nods.

Vythlak powerfully asks, "Does it not do more for justice and the right cause to not just slay a foe, but instead to turn them from enemy to ally?"

Leilanie nods in agreement.

Ezathiel nods in agreement.

Vythlak inhales a great swallow of air.

Vythlak slowly empties his lungs.

Vythlak adjusts his lambswool stole into place.

Vythlak says, "My apologies for letting my emotions get the better of me."

Ezathiel ponders.

Vythlak chants in a baritone voice:

   "Blessings to the Goddess of the Crops

    Blessings upon the wheat that grows

    To brew the beer."

Vythlak chants in a baritone voice:

   "Blessings to the winter harvest

    May those vittles tide us until the spring."

Vythlak chants in a baritone voice:

   "Blessings to the morning

    And the light

    For those make the stars shine brighter in the night."

Vythlak chants in a baritone voice:

   "Blessings to Truffenyi

    For giving us forgiveness

    And the chance to make amends."

Leilanie gazes down at the floor.

Aerilia smiles.

Vythlak chants in a baritone voice:

   "Blessings to Phelim

    The dreambringer

    Bringer of the stars

    For blessing our dreams."

Vythlak says, "Thank you for listening to my words."

(Vythlak steps back, a faint frown upon his face. He then gathers himself, smiles at everyone, and then nods after whistling the chirps of a nightingale.)

Gragnel nods to Vythlak.

Avrenka mumbles a word of general praise.

Ezathiel praises Vythlak.

The faint light above Unaka's head resolves into a slim and glowing halo.

Gragnel exclaims to Vythlak, "Bless the grapes for wine!"

Aerilia adds to Vythlak's praises.

Ectheleon smiles at Vythlak.

Unaka mumbles a word of general praise.

Gragnel smirks at Vythlak.

Vythlak grins at Gragnel.

Ezathiel grins at Gragnel.

Vythlak bows his head and chants catechisms.

Zynell grins at Vythlak.

Zynell nods to Ectheleon.

Gragnel gets some sacramental wine from inside his leather longcoat.

Gragnel drinks a portion of some sacramental wine.

Vythlak raises his hand in an imaginary toast.

You hear a distant but hearty chuckle as a flask of Glythtide's Favor appears in Vythlak's right hand!

Ectheleon exclaims, "What wonderful words from Zynell, Gragnel, and Vythlak!"

Leayne nods.

Vythlak gasps and chokes as his face takes on a bright reddish hue!

Ectheleon exclaims, "Hail! I hope everyone is having a good time and enjoying the party so far! Today is a wonderful day to enjoy life and all the wonderful things that come with it!"

Ectheleon beams!

Ezathiel gazes at Ectheleon.

Gragnel glances outside a moment.

Ectheleon says, "After a few weeks of speaking I feel a bit more comfortable tonight. I want to take the opportunity to go back to my first speech and talk more from the heart than I have these last few parties."

Seihjin grins at Amabalis.

Zynell grins at Ectheleon.

Ectheleon smiles.

Vythlak softly says to Gragnel, "Must have done something right - have Glythtides' Favor."

Mazilyn nods emphatically.

Vythlak grins at Ectheleon.

Ectheleon says, "As some of you may know, I am young in life and really only getting my footing with things. I am grateful for the opportunity that these meetings have made for me personally so today will be a little bit about me."

Gragnel nods to Vythlak.

Ectheleon chuckles at Vythlak.

Ectheleon blushes, the tips of his ears turning a deep shade of red.

Ildewyn grins at Vythlak.

Ectheleon says, "I struggled early on in life on which guild I would join, a decision that you should not take lightly. My main driving force was to be a benefit to society so that I might meet and help those in need."

Zynell perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Ectheleon.

Vythlak smiles at Ectheleon.

Ectheleon says, "As a not-so-theistic person I did not know if I would be able to live up to my perceptions of what it was to be a Cleric, but knew the possibility was there to be helpful."

Moonlight, dappled and mysterious, plays over the floor.

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

Ectheleon says, "My early days were spent learning the basics of living, like we all do. My early weeks found the struggles of praying and theurgy. And those early months found even more struggle in the quests required by my guildmaster."

Ectheleon sighs.

Ectheleon says, "I am not one to give up, and found that a second attempt was all that was needed for most hurdles. I pushed along and found courage that I would be of use some day."

Ectheleon says, "My first foray into meeting others from the guild was at a Cleric Corner where I met some folk, Zynell included."

Ectheleon grins at Zynell.

Zynell grins at Ectheleon.

Crobin nods.

Ectheleon says, "The meeting was in a wonderful tree where initial information was given, and the floor was opened to questions. I made a choice to ignore the fear and anxiety I felt, to find the courage to raise my hand and ask questions."

Ectheleon raises his hand.

Ectheleon exclaims, "Like today!"

Ectheleon says, "The meeting would end with a trial by fire. I had to purge my fear of failure and trepidation of raising someone when a moongate provided a hands-on learning experience."

Leilanie smiles at Ectheleon.

Ectheleon flails his arms about.

Aerilia smiles at Ectheleon.

Vythlak lets out a hearty cheer for Ectheleon!

Seihjin cackles at Amabalis!

Zynell's ears straighten up smartly as she gazes at Ectheleon, a look of pride on her face.

Ectheleon slowly empties his lungs.

Zynell says, "You did so well."

Zynell nods.

Amabalis grins, revealing her dimples.

Ectheleon exclaims, "Thanks!"

Ectheleon says, "While it did not erase all of my fears, it did start a path of learning for me that helped me feel more comfortable with the opportunities that are afforded to a Cleric."

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

Amabalis pats Ectheleon on the back.

Ectheleon says, "That first hump became a habit as I soon found my way into more events where I did my best to engage. That initial fear I felt then continues to ebb away now as I learn to enjoy more and more, and I find a growing number of people that I can call friends."

Ectheleon beams!

Ectheleon says, "I am here today to share my story for two main reasons: that you may find the courage to do what is hard and to challenge your preconceptions of things."

Leayne nods to Ectheleon.

Ectheleon nods.

Gragnel exclaims, "Glad to call you friend as well!"

Mazilyn beams at Ectheleon!

Gragnel nods.

Ectheleon smiles at Gragnel.

Crobin pats Ectheleon on the back.

Sylni appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Ectheleon says, "If I did not find the courage to raise my hand that first meeting, I am not sure I would be where I am today. The difficulty of getting over the first hurdle may be all you need or maybe you just need someone with strong hands willing to take you places."

Ectheleon glances at Zynell.

Ectheleon says, "Had I let my idea of what it means to be a Cleric hold me fast, I may never have grown. Challenging your own prejudices can be worth it when the result can be a host of new things to enjoy outside of your current comfort zone."

Ectheleon nods.

Vythlak grins at Ectheleon.

Zynell gazes at her claws.

The halo above Unaka's head turns gently, emitting an even golden light.

Leayne looks over Crobin very closely.

Crobin grins mischievously before leaning over to lick Leayne.

Avrenka mumbles a word of general praise.

Sylni stands up.

Ectheleon says, "So please, take my words and my story for what they may be worth. Think on them, think on yourself, and think on those around you."

Shosari glances at Zynell.

Sylni joins Miraeven's group.

Leilanie beams at Ectheleon!

Zynell smiles at Ectheleon.

Vythlak praises Ectheleon.

Ectheleon says, "As we move forward with our speakers I hope that you find happiness in your thoughts, freedom in your choices, and friends that encourage you to be better in life."

(Crobin holds his hand up to block some of the shine from the halo)

Ectheleon smiles.

Unaka fixes Ectheleon with a heavy, ponderous stare.

Ectheleon bows his head in acknowledgement.

Gragnel nods to Ectheleon.

Aerilia looks at Ectheleon and applauds!

Vixith jots down some notes.

Amabalis giggles at Crobin.

Vythlak pats Ectheleon on the back.

Unaka glances at Crobin.

Vythlak offers Ectheleon a flask of Glythtide's Favor.

Unaka says to Crobin, "Sorry."

Ectheleon accepts Vythlak's Glythtide's Favor.

Crobin says, "It is alright."

Vythlak grins at Crobin.

Crobin says, "Getting use to it."

Xips appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Crobin smiles at Unaka.

Zynell nods to Mazilyn.

Crobin looks over Leayne very closely.

Ectheleon smiles ynaka

Ghust appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Avrenka grins at Crobin.

Ghust quietly says, "Ow."

Leayne grins at Crobin, her dimples flashing into view.

Mazilyn beams!

Ectheleon smiles at Unaka.

Ectheleon chuckles at Ghust.

Mazilyn bounces around happily.

Mazilyn recites:

   "Hi! I'm Mazilyn, Cleric of Truffenyi!

    I happen to be a big fan of life

    Unicorns are also pretty"

Crobin winks at Leayne with a playful sparkle in his eyes.

Mazilyn waves.

Gragnel beams at Mazilyn!

Unaka grins at Ghust.

Vythlak chuckles at Mazilyn.

Kilenti nods in agreement.

Leayne gives Crobin a gentle poke in the ribs.

Mistanna hugs Ghust, who wraps his arms around Mistanna with a warm smile.

Mazilyn recites:

   "Over the last while we have gotten blessed with a lot of visions

    I think some of those are relevant as we discuss civilization and life"

Avrenka smiles at Mazilyn.

Crobin makes a grunting noise.

Ghust sits up.

Crobin stands near Leayne.

Xips rises to a kneeling position.

Xips stands up.

Mazilyn recites:

   "In a lot of the visions life has started small

    More greenery and darkness than civilization

    But life has a way of developing what it needs"

Ghust kneels.

Ghust stands up.

Xips joins Miraeven's group.

Mazilyn recites:

   "Fires sprouted up more and more in the darkness

    Greenery became structures, hubs of people gathering together

    But life has a way of being interesting"

Gragnel nods.

Mazilyn recites:

   "In another vision they got bored of watching the interlopers

    And when they looked back to us, civilizations had sprouted

    Life has a way of making us proud"

Mazilyn beams!

Mazilyn recites:

   "We built more, we praised more, we respected the immortals
    The immortals have shown us in several visions how they have directly influenced life
    Life has a way of being magical"

Ezathiel gazes thoughtfully at Mazilyn.

Mazilyn waggles her fingers mystically at Gragnel. How nice.

Mazilyn recites:

   "Magic at our fingertips and all the world to explore
    Yet still we find a way to alienate others.
    Life has a way of being lonely"

Gragnel grins at Mazilyn.

Mazilyn recites:

   "Cruelty and spite, mistrust and deceit lurk in the backs of minds

    Easy to manipulate and grudges are far too easy to hold

    But life has a way of being surprising"

Unaka's halo continues to grow brighter, shining like a beacon, its light bathing the leaves in the canopy above.

Vythlak gazes off into the distance.

Mazilyn recites:

   "Truffenyi teaches us that we can let go of the malice and embrace forgiveness

    We don't have to forget, but we can learn to live with civility and respect

    Life has a way of being."

Vythlak smiles at Mazilyn.

Leayne giggles at Crobin.

Mazilyn recites:

   "I hope that we can find that way of being together."

Mazilyn beams!

Mazilyn bounces around happily.

Relay nods to Zynell.

Gragnel nods in agreement.

Avrenka looks at Mazilyn and applauds!

Vythlak chuckles at Mazilyn.

Unaka smiles at Mazilyn.

Aerilia smiles at Mazilyn.

Karthor lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Mazilyn!

Vythlak gets a redwood wand from inside his backpack.

Vythlak waves his wand through the air conjuring bubbles in its wake. The bubbles begin to float throughout the area.

Unaka says, "Well said."

Zynell grins at Mazilyn.

Kilenti beams at Mazilyn!

Ezathiel praises Mazilyn.

Ildewyn sighs and says a soft prayer to herself.

Zynell nods to Relay.

Vythlak puts his wand in his backpack.

Relay smiles at Mazilyn.

Vythlak bows his head and chants catechisms.

Gragnel looks at Mazilyn and applauds!

Gragnel drinks a portion of some sacramental wine.

Ectheleon lets out a hearty cheer for Mazilyn!

Relay says, "Hello. I am Relay."

Ildewyn nods to Mazilyn.

Ezathiel gazes at Relay.

Several of bubbles float up and out of sight.

Mazilyn beams at Relay!

Ildewyn gazes silently at Relay.

Unaka smiles at Ectheleon.

Ectheleon smiles at Relay.

Relay says, "I have just a few words, and a simple question..."

Ezathiel cocks his head.

Gragnel observes Relay with fascination.

Relay asks, "What is life?"

Kilenti ponders.

The sweet scent of flowers fills the chamber.

Relay recites:

   "Life is a gift

    Most live it in a box, a house, a mindset, a tradition

    The gift most squandered"

Relay recites:

   "Life is an adventure

    Most explore just the basics, sports, crafts, booze

    The excitement most declined"

Mazilyn gazes at Relay.

Relay recites:

   "Life is a mystery

    Most never ask the questions, how, why, what

    The knowledge most secret"

Relay recites:

   "Life is a moment

    Most forget the time, worthless memories, unfulfilled

    The existence most uneventful"

Aeldrik appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Relay recites:

   "Life is the best

    When, and only when

    All things are rendered unto Urrem tier"

Ezathiel nods in agreement.

Leayne puts her vodka in a swirling eddy of incandescent light bound by a gold-striated coralite frame.

Relay nods.

Zynell cackles!

Gragnel nods to Relay.

Relay says, "Thank you."

Unaka chuckles.

Crobin nods.

Aerilia smiles quickly.

Leayne gets a tall glass of silvery white wine from inside her rose colored haversack.

Leayne takes a sip of her wine.

Kilenti nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Zynell nods to Relay.

Vythlak smiles at Relay.

Raising his Glythtide's Favor to Relay, Ectheleon gives him a toast.

Gragnel says, "And it is so."

Leayne gets a glass of red wine from inside her rose colored haversack.

Ectheleon gasps and chokes as his face takes on a bright reddish hue!

Gragnel drinks a portion of some sacramental wine.

Mazilyn asks Relay, "Do you need a hug?"

Ezathiel chuckles.

Mazilyn stands near Relay.

Gragnel says, "Unaka gives the best hugs, just sayin."

Gragnel hums to himself.

Ghust nods in agreement.

Vythlak gasps and chokes as his face takes on a bright reddish hue!

Unaka's halo pulses, glowing brilliantly.

Unaka grins at Gragnel.

Relay smirks.

Roelan nods to Zynell.

Ghust quietly says, "Thats a really pretty halo."

Zynell nods to Roelan.

Roelan removes a black shadowsilk cloak from his shoulders.

Roelan puts his cloak in his oilcloth rucksack.

Roelan gets a royal-blue cloak depicting a proud unicorn standing in a field of jadice flowers from inside his oilcloth rucksack.

Roelan drapes a royal-blue cloak depicting a proud unicorn standing in a field of jadice flowers around his shoulders.

Unaka says to Ghust, "Thanks. Feels really bright right now."

Ectheleon says to Ghust, "The leaves look pretty in the light from it."

Roelan says, "Good evening ladies and gentlemen."

Vythlak gazes at Roelan.

Gragnel nods to Roelan.

Ghust nods in agreement.

Ezathiel gazes at Roelan.

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

Leilanie smiles at Roelan.

Roelan says, "Warriors, citizens, and adventurers alike."

Ildewyn nods to Roelan.

Seihjin looks at Amabalis, obviously trying not to grin.

Amabalis grins, revealing her dimples.

Aeldrik rises to a kneeling position.

Aeldrik stands up.

Roelan says, ". I am a cleric of Hodierna and I have asked to come to speak to you about all the wonderful things about Hodierna."

Aeldrik joins Miraeven's group.

Gragnel beams at Roelan!

Unaka mumbles a word of general praise.

Aerilia smiles.

Lenko appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Zynell's ears perk up happily.

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

Gragnel drinks a portion of some sacramental wine.

Roelan says, "Life as you have heard all this evening is because of Her."

Ezathiel smiles at Roelan.

Unaka nods to Zynell.

Vythlak takes a sip of his whiskey.

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

Roelan says, "Few have seen me before, in their most dire hour of need between living, the Void, and the Starry Road. It is true that the gift of resurrection is often assumed by many, but not by me. For every resurrection that Hodierna gifts to me, I always ask the fallen warriors, adventurers, and citizens alike to seek Her favor. She provides the life upon which return was granted. And while some focus on the speedy restoration, I prefer to ask for Her blessing so she knows that I do not take life for granted."

Lenko sits up.

Vythlak grunts at Roelan.

Ezathiel nods in agreement.

Roelan says, "Hodierna is one that is about life, and the healing of others. For me, and other clerics, we can commune with Her to help stop the flow of blood from our wounds. She needs us to seek her life warriors of the land: the empaths."

Gragnel nods to Roelan.

Karthor strikes a heroic pose.

Lenko absent-mindedly traces the chest strap of his darkstone pauldron, occasionally drumming a soft beat with his fingers as he aimlessly stares into the distance.

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

Ildewyn grins at Karthor.

Avrenka winks.

Leilanie smiles.

Roelan says, "Each time I visit the altar, to clean, to gain favor, I am blessed by the feeling of the unicorn as it hovers."

Vythlak takes a sip of his whiskey.

Leayne nods to Roelan.

Ryeka appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Gragnel pats Ryeka on the back.

Ryeka winks at Gragnel.

Roelan says, "The unicorn, pristine white, with a silver mane, and hooves that outshine the stars comes to me as I resurrect others."

Ryeka says, "Long climb."

Ghust nods at Ryeka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Vythlak offers Ryeka a shot of Skullcrusher whiskey.

Ectheleon nods in agreement.

Ryeka stands up.

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

Unaka's halo brightens, emitting a blinding golden light! You can also hear a faint hum.

Leayne takes a sip of her wine.

Ildewyn tilts her head inquisitively.

Ryeka blinks.

Roelan says, "And while the battle continues to rage against those that would imprison, restrain, and suffocate our existence, I woud say onto each of you...."

Ghust quietly says, "Pretty hum. Its only faint but its pretty."

Ezathiel closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.

Vythlak offers Ryeka a shot of Skullcrusher whiskey.

Ryeka accepts Vythlak's Skullcrusher whiskey.

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Amabalis giggles a little oddly.

Raising her Skullcrusher whiskey to Vythlak, Ryeka gives him a toast.

Vythlak smiles at Ryeka.

Gragnel raises an eyebrow in Roelan's direction.

Ghust runs his fingers lightly over his leather fob, and it shines brightly for a moment. Suddenly, a mug of dark coffee appears in his hand!

Roelan says, "....to seek out Hodierna's love and favor. For an offering upon her altars, any healing herb, remedy, unicorn primers, Immortal Hodierna cards, or unicorn shaped bead can be laid upon it. Seek your favors to help us find your spirit and guide you from The Void should you fall in battle."

Ryeka gasps and chokes as her face takes on a bright reddish hue!

Ghust blushes a bright red color.

Ryeka rubs her eyes.

Zynell grins at Roelan.

Ghust quietly says, "Forgot ta bring somethin."

Leilanie smiles at Roelan.

Ghust puts his coffee in his songsilk carryall.

Ryeka smiles at Ghust, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Leilanie mumbles a word of general praise.

Roelan says, "Life is because she wills it, not because we choose it."

Moonlight, dappled and mysterious, plays over the floor.

Ryeka opens her leather pouch.

Roelan says, "May She visit each of you in your dreams."

Ryeka closes her leather pouch.

Ryeka opens her spidersilk pouch.

Vythlak dreamily murmurs a brief prayer to himself.

Roelan quietly says, "Thank you."

Amabalis nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Ectheleon smiles at Roelan.

Karthor applauds.

Roelan removes a royal-blue cloak depicting a proud unicorn standing in a field of jadice flowers from his shoulders.

Mazilyn beams at Roelan!

Roelan puts his cloak in his oilcloth rucksack.

Vythlak praises Roelan.

Ryeka gets a nemoih root from inside her spidersilk pouch.

Aerilia smiles at Roelan.

Ryeka moves a shot of Skullcrusher whiskey to her left hand.

Ryeka moves a nemoih root to her right hand.

Ectheleon gets an Immortal Truffenyi card from inside his oilcloth rucksack.

Ectheleon moves a flask of Glythtide's Favor to his left hand.

Ectheleon moves an Immortal Truffenyi card to his right hand.

Raising her red wine to Roelan, Leayne gives him a toast.

Roelan gets a black shadowsilk cloak from inside his oilcloth rucksack.

Ryeka offers Ghust a nemoih root.

Ectheleon offers Mazilyn an Immortal Truffenyi card.

Roelan drapes a black shadowsilk cloak from his shoulders, which totally envelops him.

Ghust accepts Ryeka's nemoih root.

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Zynell says, "Many thanks."

Crobin snuggles up to Leayne and cradles her in his arms.

Ghust quietly says, "Thanks."

Zynell nods to Roelan.

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

Gragnel nods to Roelan.

Vythlak raises his hand in an imaginary toast.

You hear a distant but hearty chuckle as a mug of Cinnamon-Peach mead appears in Vythlak's right hand!

Avrenka mumbles a word of general praise.

Unaka just left.

Gragnel says to Roelan, "Well said, sir."

Miraeven ponders.

Ryeka says, "Left from the time before the blight came and destriyed the herbs still out."

Ildewyn ponders disappearing 'Togs.

Ryeka winks.

Zynell says, "Before we continue with our speakers, i would like to remind everyone that if you would like to say a few words, please let me now so we can add you to the list."

Unaka appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Zynell nods to Crobin.

Ghust quietly says, "Not sure how ta offer somethin."

Crobin smiles at Zynell.

Crobin says, "Howdy do all."

Crobin says, "I am sure most of you know me."

Ghust waves to Crobin.

Gragnel pats Unaka on the back.

Emily smiles at Gragnel.

Aerilia smiles at Crobin.

Leayne grins at Crobin, her dimples flashing into view.

Avrenka waves to Crobin.

Ryeka smiles at Crobin, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Mazilyn nods at Crobin, obviously agreeing with his views.

Crobin says, "If not I am Crobin a humble thief and all around event goer."

Lenko puts his tome in his wyvern skull.

Ghust kneels down.

Ryeka closes her spidersilk pouch.

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Unaka stands up.

Crobin says, "Not one for public speaking...but figured why not."

Unaka just left.

Ezathiel gazes at Crobin.

Crobin says, "Seems I broke the Tog."

Unaka appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Avrenka chortles softly at some secret joke.

Ezathiel chortles softly at some secret joke.

Zynell grins at Crobin.

Ectheleon laughs at Crobin.

Gragnel says to Unaka, "Cleric stuff involves a lot of stairs a lot of the time. Here, the Temple, Aesry... Gotta do some rowing out on Aesry, too. Such a pain."

Crobin asks, "Need a moment Unaka?"

Miraeven gazes at Unaka.

Unaka says, "Nah, I'm all right."

Crobin chuckles.

Crobin says, "As I was saying."

The sweet scent of flowers fills the chamber.

Crobin says, "Nice to meet you all."

Ryeka chuckles.

Unaka stands up.

Gragnel says, "If I never see another currach in my whole life, I could be a happier man."

Amabalis beams at Seihjin!

Gragnel nods.

Leayne blinks in amazement at Crobin.

Seihjin winks at Amabalis.

Ghust stands up.

Ghust sighs.

Ryeka grins at Gragnel, her dimples flashing into view.

Ryeka takes a sip of her whiskey.

Ghust quietly says, "Be back."

Crobin says, "So when I was younger I was running through the woods trying to make my way to Crossing to get away from those who had enslaved me."

Ghust begins the long journey down the circular staircase.

Ezathiel gazes at Crobin.

Kilenti gazes silently at Crobin.

Vythlak frowns.

Zynell nods to Crobin.

Crobin says, "While doing so I leaned against a tree to catch my breath and collect my thoughts."

Leilanie knits her eyebrows together in a thoughtful frown.

Ectheleon gazes at Crobin.

Ryeka takes a sip of her whiskey.

Crobin says, "During this time I wasn't paying attention and those who were after me had caught up and fired some arrows at me."

Leayne puts her wine in her rose colored haversack.

Crobin says, "I was not fast enough to dodge out of the way on my own."

Karthor mutters something into the air about arrows.

Crobin says, "But a large black panther jumped from the trees and clawed my chest knocking me out of the way."

Ghust appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Ghust sighs.

Ectheleon gasps!

Ezathiel raises an eyebrow.

Karthor scratches his head.

Crobin says, "I still wear the armor with the claw marks to this day."

Ezathiel gives Crobin a studious look, as if committing him to memory.

Vythlak gazes at Crobin.

Crobin says, "But as I finally got to Crossing I had no idea who Damaris was, or what he represented."

Zynell's ears relax slightly as she gazes at Crobin contentedly.

Ildewyn looks over Crobin very closely.

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Ghust quietly says, "Ahm jus gonna...lay here.....fer a moment."

Crobin says, "But as I grew in the circles of the guild I had taken for myself I started to have problems with the immortals."

Ectheleon pats Ghust on the back.

Unaka grins at Ghust.

Ectheleon peers quizzically at Crobin.

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Ghust sits up.

Miraeven gets some holy water from inside his traveler's rucksack.

Crobin says, "Had thoughts and ponders of why they acted the way they did, when the did, and how they did."

Miraeven sprinkles some holy water on Ghust.

Crobin says, "For a long time I stopped believing."

Miraeven puts his water in his traveler's rucksack.

Crobin says, "Wasn't until a while back I sat down with Zyn and had a small talk about the Immortals and she spoke to me about how they work, and why the work."

Crobin says, "If I am nothing else I can be a bit hard headed."

Zynell smiles at Crobin.

Crobin says, "So one talk was not enough."

Ryeka chortles softly at some secret joke.

Leayne giggles.

Gragnel smirks at Crobin.

Ectheleon begins chortling at Crobin.

Karthor chuckles.

Zynell says, "As many as you need."

Gragnel says, "You said it, not us."

Zynell perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Crobin.

Ryeka winks at Zynell.

Aerilia smiles.

Gragnel just nudged Crobin.

Mistanna chuckles.

Ildewyn raises an eyebrow in Crobin's direction.

Avrenka chuckles.

Crobin says, "So we sat down again and she spoke again about the Immortals and then I started to go to a few sermons and other gatherings."

Crobin says, "Though long winded, they all had views on how the immortals worked, and why."

Ectheleon chuckles.

Gragnel asks Zynell, "Is he talking about me?"

Unaka says, "Good Clerical work."

Unaka nods.

Gragnel sighs.

Leayne grins at Gragnel, her dimples flashing into view.

Gragnel's shoulders bow as if under some great burden.

Crobin says, "And with time I understood how Damaris worked, and I feel why that panther pushed me out of the way."

Ectheleon laughs at Unaka.

Crobin asks, "Am I saying Damaris saved me that day?"

Zynell says to Gragnel, "We can roshambo later for it."

Crobin says, "No...but I am saying that it was a sign that pushed me into his shadows and to follow him."

Crobin says, "And what I say to all of you."

Gragnel grins at Zynell.

Crobin says, "Though you may not know who to follow at all times."

Crobin says, "Don't give up...trust your feelings, and when in doubt speak with a cleric and have them talk about whoo they are and what they are."

Ghust leaps to his feet!

Zalinyar appears from the long hike up the stairs and flops down on the floor.

Zynell nods at Crobin, obviously agreeing with his views.

Kilenti smiles at Crobin.

Gragnel nods to Crobin.

Vythlak praises Crobin.

Leayne giggles at Zalinyar.

Gragnel pats Zalinyar on the back.

Ghust looks at Crobin and applauds!

Crobin says, "The truth will come to you on its own, and you will understand who you sohuld follow, and why."

Ryeka lets out a hearty cheer for Crobin!

Crobin nods to Zynell.

Crobin stands near Leayne.

Ezathiel praises Crobin.

Ectheleon looks at Crobin and applauds!

Aerilia applauds.

Leayne looks at Crobin and applauds!

Zynell looks at Crobin and applauds!

Vythlak softly asks Zynell, "Wait a second, we can just talk with people and not make them go on out of body experiences with odd liquid substances?"

Mazilyn beams at Crobin!

Vythlak squints at Zynell.

Vythlak gazes at Crobin.

Avrenka clears his throat.

Ezathiel chuckles.

Ectheleon shakes his head at Vythlak.

Karthor chuckles.

Avrenka says, "Ahem."

Gragnel says to Crobin, "So, just to be clear, you gave me permission to talk to people. No take-backsies."

Gragnel grins at Crobin.

Avrenka nervously says, "Greetings all."

Ectheleon smiles at Avrenka.

Aerilia smiles at Avrenka.

Leilanie smiles at Avrenka.

Leayne giggles at Gragnel.

Crobin chuckles at Gragnel.

Ryeka smiles at Avrenka, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Crobin says, "Deal."

Ezathiel gazes at Avrenka.

Avrenka says, "When Unaka mentioned there's something more we could do than just praying to Truffie, it got me thinking."

Ildewyn nods amiably at Avrenka.

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

Gragnel observes Avrenka with fascination.

Avrenka says, "So I poured over my notes on all the things Unaka has talked about since I've met her, searching for this "greater thing" we could do for Truffie."

Seihjin asks Avrenka, "Burn your hand off?"

Vythlak gazes at Avrenka.

Avrenka shakes his head at Seihjin.

Unaka's halo continues to glow with a blinding light, the hum growing louder.

Avrenka says, "There was one major theme I was able to identify: the growth and union of civilizations."

Leayne gets a glass of red wine from inside her rose colored haversack.

Zalinyar stands up.

Leayne takes a sip of her wine.

Vythlak blinks.

Ryeka observes Unaka with fascination.

Amabalis laughs!

Avrenka says, "I don't think I could say it better than Unaka did, so I'll just quote her: "Civilization... it is the transformation of a people from many individuals into one great system, working together. Using tools to elevate themselves into something more"."

Gragnel nods to Avrenka.

Avrenka says, "Perhaps it is just not our prayers that Truffie desires, but a unified voice. Maybe that is why Unaka asks for a consensus with each decision."

Ghust quietly says, "Ow....it was a nice hum before but now its gettin a little louder."

Leilanie ponders.

Ghust covers his ears with his hands.

Zalinyar's body below the waist is soaked.

Unaka says to Ghust, "Sorry."

Avrenka says, "Ritual spell patterns use power several times larger than what is normally possible. Mayhap we should start praying in circles, with our hearts unified as one."

Ghust blushes a bright red color.

Avrenka breathes very slowly and looks much calmer.

Avrenka says, "That is all."

Avrenka bows.

Lenko bounces up and down on the balls of his feet, clearly too full of energy.

Crobin nods to Avrenka.

Unaka smiles at Avrenka.

Ghust quietly says to Unaka, "Err sorry. Ah got really good hearin."

Aerilia praises Avrenka.

Leilanie stands up.

Ryeka grins at Lenko, her dimples flashing into view.

A golden glow erupts from Unaka's halo, and your vision is overtaken by a blinding flash! When the haze dissipates, you see a stream of visions of the blossoming of civilization, centered on the tending of healers. You see babes brought into the world, squalling and red, then delivered into the elated arms of their mothers. You see the wounded and the sick, sometimes visiting a tent or cottage, other times clinging to the outskirts of cities, healers moving quietly among them, plying herbs or lending a gentle touch. A tall man stands in the background, frowning, traces of worry evident in the squint of his eyes. A woman moves to stand beside him, giving his arm a light squeeze, and you can see his tension ease.

Vythlak ponders.

Gragnel rubs his right eye.

Gragnel rubs his left eye.

Avrenka blinks.

Leayne gasps!

Seihjin blinks.

Aerilia smiles.

Ildewyn blinks.

Zynell smiles.

Karthor smiles.

Vythlak squints.

Mazilyn beams!

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Ectheleon smiles.

Ezathiel's jaw drops.

Vixith jots down some notes.

Crobin says, "Well...that just happened."

Unaka says to Avrenka, "Sorry, it does that sometimes. It was a good point, I thought."

Aerilia quietly says, "How lovely."

Zynell says, "I would like to thank all of our speakers tonight."

Ryeka nods in agreement.

Avrenka bows to Unaka.

Karthor says to Crobin, "True story."

Gragnel exclaims, "The Immortals are real! They are with us!"

Vythlak nods at Zynell, obviously agreeing with her views.

Gragnel gazes upward.

Gragnel lightly touches his panther pin as he says a quick prayer.

Crobin chuckles at Karthor.

Ezathiel grins.

Vythlak dreamily murmurs a brief prayer to himself.

Crobin glances outside a moment.

Ghust quietly says, "Wow....neat vision. As an empath, it was especially beatiful."

Ezathiel bows his head in acknowledgement.

Unaka asks Zynell, "Thought I was one of the speakers?"

As Karthor gestures an ethereal vela'tohr plant forms and grows before them.

Ryeka sighs and says a soft prayer to herself.

Leayne nods to Ghust.

Avrenka grins.

Karthor motions toward an ethereal vela'tohr plant.

Zynell says, "Everyone has wonderful perspectives to share, and it takes a lot to come up here to do so."

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Leayne laughs at Crobin.

Gragnel nods at Zynell, obviously agreeing with her views.

Vythlak takes a sip of his mead.

Zynell says to Unaka, "I would like to turn the floorto you now."

Crobin says, "Would love to hear Unaka sermon."

Zynell smiles at Unaka.

Leayne glances outside a moment.

Unaka nods.

Ildewyn gets a mug of strongly-brewed dark roast coffee from inside her rucksack.

Ezathiel gazes at Unaka.

Ildewyn takes a sip of her coffee.

Leilanie inhales a great swallow of air.

Ildewyn takes a sip of her coffee.

Mistanna gazes silently at Unaka.

Lenko strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.

Ghust gets a mug of dark coffee from inside his songsilk carryall.

Vythlak takes a sip of his mead.

Ghust takes a sip of his coffee.

Ezathiel leans forward and rests his chin in his hand and directs a thoughtful expression at Unaka.

Gragnel blinks in puzzlement at Unaka.

Vythlak strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.

Mazilyn beams at Unaka!

Ildewyn bows her head and chants a mantra.

Mazilyn bounces around happily.

Unaka says, "Well, I wasn't planning on saying anything, but I was inspired by some of the speakers. Particularly Zynell when she was talking about the diversity of faith."

Ghust takes a sip of his coffee.

Relay observes Unaka with fascination.

Lorenia glances at Unaka.

(Crobin laces his fingers with Leayne's and holds her hand gently)

Gragnel nods in agreement.

Amabalis nods to Seihjin.

Zynell smiles.

Amabalis giggles.

Ghust takes a sip of his coffee.

Roelan gazes at Unaka.

Vythlak grunts at Unaka.

Unaka's halo continues to glow brightly, casting a golden glow across her features as she speaks.

Gragnel says, "There is a path to the Immortals for each of us if we but make the first step."

Gragnel nods.

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

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

Crobin says, "Long as the steps are up this way...I was very tired."

Crobin nods to Gragnel.

Gragnel laughs at Crobin.

Unaka says, "She is right. There are many ways to worship, and thirty nine great Immortals to follow. We each have our own ways, and we each follow different ones, for different reasons."

Unaka says, "Yet, as Gragnel said, we must pay attention to all of them."

Zynell nods in agreement.

Gragnel gives a slight nod.

Ildewyn takes a sip of her coffee.

Gragnel says, "It's foolish not to."

Gragnel drinks a portion of some sacramental wine.

Ryeka nods in agreement.

Vythlak mutters something into the air about clerics of Damaris.

Unaka says, "I was just thinking that, though I wouldn't ask anyone to give up a favored Immortal, it's probably also important to consider the diversity of times that we find ourselves in."

Zynell grins at Vythlak.

Vythlak mutters something into the air about clerics of Damaris Phelim Truffenyi Hodierna and being side by side.

Ghust ponders.

Unaka says, "Sometimes it's just the right time to pay attention to a particular Immortal."

Mazilyn nods emphatically.

Mazilyn gets a miniature Truffenyi doll dressed in silvery blue robes from inside her pristine white purse.

Unaka says, "And personally, I don't think that takes anything away from our worship of a primary Immortal at other times."

Mazilyn holds a miniature Truffenyi doll dressed in silvery blue robes high into the air for all to see.

Unaka smiles at Mazilyn.

Vythlak grins at Mazilyn.

Ezathiel ponders.

Ryeka says, "While Damaris has specially chosen me to His service, I do indeed perform tasks for the others at times. Damaris doesn't object, or hasn't."

Unaka says, "Anyway, just some food for thought."

Ryeka nods to Unaka.

Vythlak takes a sip of his mead.

Seihjin snickers at Amabalis.

Roelan gets a slice of Elven spiced bread from inside his oilcloth rucksack.

Zynell nods to Unaka.

Ezathiel praises Unaka.

Roelan takes a bite of the bread.

Aerilia smiles at Unaka.

Ectheleon smiles at Unaka.

Roelan puts his bread in his oilcloth rucksack.

Gragnel says, "And that is something to chew on for sure."

Gragnel nods to Unaka.

Ildewyn nods to Unaka.

Relay nods to Unaka.

Relay says, "Well said."

Gragnel says, "Just please, so soup and juice talk."

Amabalis appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Kilenti smiles.

Crobin asks, "So soup and juice?"

Unaka says to Gragnel, "Juice for thought."

Gragnel nods.

Unaka grins at Gragnel.

Crobin asks, "Is so a certain type of soup?"

Gragnel smirks at Unaka.

Aerilia chuckles.

Amabalis nods at Seihjin, obviously agreeing with his views.

Seihjin asks, "Refreshments?"

Ildewyn takes a sip of her coffee.

Ectheleon says, "Gragnel spoke and is a few drinks in it seems."

Amabalis giggles.

Ectheleon chuckles.

Unaka says, "So yeah. Think about it."

Crobin nods to Ectheleon.

Seihjin frowns at himself.

Vythlak ponders.

Aerilia nods to Unaka.

Zynell says, "We only have a couple more roisaen left officially on this meeting, so i would like to again thank everyone for joining us and sharing."

Ectheleon takes a sip of his Favor.

Amabalis pats Seihjin on the back.

A golden glow erupts from Unaka's halo, and your vision is overtaken by a blinding flash! When the haze dissipates, you find yourself viewing a battlefield, the ground torn, wounded lying thick across the field. You spot a majestic unicorn stepping carefully, until it finally reaches a clearing. Where its horn touches the earth, a large, stalky stem emerges, dozens of tendrils wrapped about it, a rainbow of colorful flowers blooming around a translucent golden heart. It grows and grows, towering beyond a bush, then a tree, then seems almost to become a mountain pushing its way into the sky. You lose track of the unicorn as one of the tendrils of the plant reaches for you, encircling your ankle with a cool tingle, and you become vaguely aware of the other tendrils questing for the many bodies lying on the field. The vision fades.

Gragnel says to Ectheleon, "Just tell the whole of Elanthia why don't you? Sheesh."

Aerilia blinks.

Gragnel's shoulders bow as if under some great burden.

Unaka takes a deep breath.

Ryeka blinks.

Ectheleon chuckles at Gragnel.

Unaka slowly empties her lungs.

Siveril blinks.

Vythlak gazes off into the distance.

Karthor smiles.

Leilanie smiles.

Aerilia tilts her head to one side.

Karthor reaches out to touch the vela'tohr plant, and it extends a green branch, soft leaves curling against his flesh as he sighs softly.

Vythlak grins at Gragnel.

Vythlak asks Gragnel, "The stuff I brought you?"

Lenko's jaw drops.

Ryeka reaches out to touch an ethereal vela'tohr plant, and it extends a green branch, soft leaves curling against her flesh as she sighs softly.

Karthor reaches out to touch the vela'tohr plant, and it extends a green branch, soft leaves curling against his flesh as he sighs softly.

Ezathiel sighs happily.

Shosari ponders.

Roelan tilts his head down.

Ryeka sighs in relief as the last of her wounds knit shut, and the vela'tohr plant rustles a moment before growing still again.

Gragnel says to Vythlak, "Already gone, friend."

Gragnel smirks at Vythlak.

Vythlak laughs at Gragnel.

Vythlak takes a sip of his mead.

Aerilia nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Ildewyn just touched an ethereal vela'tohr plant.

Ghust guzzles down some of his coffee and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

Ghust takes a sip of his coffee.

Zynell smiles.

Zynell says, "For my fellow Damaris followers, i have a specifc ask that we meet shortly in the Dark Grove. While anyone is welcome to join us, it will be specifically focused."

Vythlak takes off a pilgrim's badge.

Aerilia says, "That was a vela'tohr plant, if I'm not mistaken."

Mazilyn asks Unaka, "Did you get my letter?"

Ildewyn nods at Aerilia, obviously agreeing with her views.

Unaka says, "Also, I wanna thank those who spoke about their own lives and experiences today."

Mistanna nods to Aerilia.

Ryeka nods to Aerilia.

Seihjin mutters something into the air about Meraud.

Karthor says, "Sure seemed to bear some resemblance, at the very least."

Vythlak nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Unaka says, "I had a realization when you did that."

Ectheleon blushes, the tips of his ears turning a deep shade of red.

Crobin shakes Unaka's hand.

Ezathiel softly says, "Probably the first one to every exist."

Roelan nods politely to Unaka.

Vythlak gazes at Unaka.

Ghust sighs.

Aerilia nods to Ezathiel.

Lenko nods to Zynell.

Vythlak pats Ectheleon on the back.

Unaka says to Mazilyn, "Oh no, sorry, not yet. I'll have to check."

Gragnel says to Zynell, "Of course. Lead the way to Him and I shall ever follow the same path."

Lenko stands up.

Gragnel nods.

Ectheleon puts his card in his oilcloth rucksack.

Ectheleon puts his Favor in his oilcloth rucksack.

Mazilyn nods to Unaka.

Lenko joins Zynell's group.

Gragnel lightly touches his panther pin as he says a quick prayer.

Aerilia says to Ezathiel, "It certainly felt significant, in any case."

Ghust attaches a strand of firestained beads suspending a shimmering whirl-cut smoke ruby to his belt.

Vythlak asks Unaka, "What was the realization?"

Ezathiel nods to Aerilia.

Ildewyn takes a sip of her coffee.

Crobin nods to Leayne.

Amabalis nods to Seihjin.

Unaka says, "I realized more deeply just how important it is that we are all connected in society. We are all different, yet each piece vital to the whole."

Leayne joins Zynell's group.

Crobin joins Zynell's group.

Ectheleon nods to Unaka.

Amabalis nods.

Ghust nods in agreement.

Ectheleon joins Zynell's group.

Seihjin begins the long journey down the circular staircase.

Crobin says, "Thank you for coming Unaka."

Leayne nods to Unaka.

Crobin says, "Good tos ee you again."

Unaka says, "Something about that... felt right. It felt good to hear your stories."

Ghust bows to Unaka.

Vythlak nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Crobin says, "Hope we get to fight together soon."

Kilenti joins Zynell's group.

Ghust nods in agreement.

Zynell nods.

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Unaka nods.

Karthor gestures.

A diminutive fig tree of phantasmal blue rises up from the ground, its golden leaves stretching out into the air.

Zynell nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Aerilia smiles.

Telamont raises his hands skyward, chanting.

Telamont says, "Gte coming."

Unaka says, "You are all the children of Truffenyi."

Ectheleon smiles at Unaka.

Gragnel says, "All are welcome in the arms of the Immortals if the but give themselves unto them."

Ghust quietly says to Unaka, "Its always good ta see ya. You really are nice ta talk to."

Ildewyn says, "An' Kertigen."

Vythlak says, "Stories living, weaving together, drifting apart, weaving to other things."

Ildewyn nods.

Unaka smiles at Ghust.

Roelan says to Unaka, "Hodierna watch over you."

Mazilyn nods emphatically.

Lenko studies his mysterious tome closely.

Ryeka looks at Unaka and blushes.

Unaka nods to Roelan.

Crobin says, "I am the child of Truffenyi that is in time out a lot."

Mazilyn gives her Truffenyi doll a little hug. Did the doll give her a little hug back?

Karthor says, "Tree in the tree. That also feels right."

Roelan nods to Unaka.

Karthor nods to an azure fig tree.

Avrenka says to Unaka, "Good to see you."

Crobin says, "That is where I met Damaris."

Unaka grins at Crobin.

Ghust quietly says, "Ah know ah follow Meraud always have always will."

Zynell holds her hand out towards Crobin for a highfive.

Crobin and Zynell highfive each other.

Unaka asks Crobin, "There's a special message Truffenyi has for those children. You wanna hear it?"

Gragnel smirks at Crobin.

Ectheleon exclaims, "Thank you for sharing, listening, and being here everyone. I hope you all the very best!"

Crobin says, "I do."

Ildewyn nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Crobin smiles at Unaka.

Unaka hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Unaka with a warm smile.

Gragnel beams at Unaka!

Leayne softly says, "I follow Hodierna."

Crobin chuckles.

Avrenka smiles.

Gragnel asks Crobin, "Seriously, the best hugs. Right?"

Crobin hugs Unaka, getting a smile in return.

Unaka says to Crobin, "He loves you."

Ezathiel grins at Unaka.

Vythlak nods to Ectheleon.

Crobin says, "Well that is nice of him, we love him as well."

Vythlak takes a sip of his mead.

Roelan smiles lean

Vythlak begins to dance, his eyes tightly shut and his head thrown back.

Roelan smiles at Leayne.

Amabalis stands up.

Leilanie leans on Amabalis.

Ghust ponders.

Mazilyn nods at Crobin, obviously agreeing with his views.

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Leayne nods to Roelan.

Amabalis leans on Leilanie.

Roelan says to Leayne, "May Hodierna guide your way."

Ghust puts his coffee in his songsilk carryall.

Telamont raises his hands skyward, chanting.

Zynell says, "Alright, gate to crossing coming."

Leayne nods to Roelan.

Unaka says to Mazilyn, "I'll be sure to read your letter."

Ryeka begins to dance, her eyes tightly shut and her head thrown back.

Ectheleon exclaims, "Sorcery Class!!"

Gragnel asks Zynell, "Which Immortal was next? Urrem'tier?"

Zynell says, "Those of you who wish to join us for a Damaris gathering please join me."

Ryeka chuckles.

Gragnel glances at Relay.

As Ghust gestures a vela'tohr bush surrounded by ephemeral flickering fireflies forms and grows before them.

Sensing another nearby the newly formed plant quickly entwines with the existing one to form a vela'tohr thicket.

Vythlak nods to Unaka.

Zynell says, "Aye."

Aerilia ponders.

Ryeka dances, seeking the attentions of her deity.

Telamont gestures.

A fierce blue-white glare forces you to avert your eyes for a moment. When it subsides, a blue Moongate stands before you, rippling slightly.

Unaka peers through the Moongate.

Ildewyn peers through the Moongate.

Crobin peers through the Moongate.

Aerilia joins Zynell's group.

Citizen Miraeven's group went through a blue Moongate.

Leilanie peers through the Moongate.

Ghust peers through the Moongate.

Soultaken Ildewyn went through a blue Moongate.

Soul Surgeon Zynell's group went through a blue Moongate.

Karthor peers through the Moongate.

Pack Brother Ghust went through a blue Moongate.

Dzive Asini Leayne came through a blue Moongate.

Avrenka waves.

Ryeka dances so flawlessly you find yourself catching your breath, tears in your eyes as the performance all too soon comes to an end.

Ryeka looks up and sighs, smiling.

Karthor adjusts the fit of his spectacles.

Mathematician Avrenka went through a blue Moongate.

Vythlak peers through the Moongate.

Primal Lady Zalinyar went through a blue Moongate.

Karthor says, "That probly beats the stairs. Take care folks."

Shosari went through a blue Moongate.

Karthor raises his hand in a quick salute.

Vythlak went through a blue Moongate.

Bastion of Life Karthor went through a blue Moongate.

Fury's Touch Rejind came through a blue Moongate.

Ryeka peers through the Moongate.

Ryeka went through a blue Moongate.

Fearless Crobin came through a blue Moongate.

Mazilyn covers her mouth with her hand.

Crobin clasps Leayne's hand tenderly and draws her into his arms.

Ezathiel waves.

Fury's Touch Rejind went through a blue Moongate.

Crobin asks, "Coming hun?"

Lorenia says, "Tell me, Unaka."

Unaka fixes Lorenia with a heavy, ponderous stare.

Leayne softly asks, "Where?"

Mazilyn puts her doll in her pristine white purse.

You notice Ghust peering through the other side of the Moongate.

Crobin says, "With Zyn."

You notice Leilanie peering through the other side of the Moongate.

Crobin says, "She went through the moongate then you came back through."

Dzive Asini Leayne went through a blue Moongate.

Lorenia asks, "What are your thoughts on Dergati and Asketi?"

Fearless Crobin went through a blue Moongate.

Unaka exclaims, "Great question. Gotta go!"

Mazilyn asks Unaka, "Are you going to the grove?"

Unaka winks at Lorenia.

A blue Moongate collapses in on itself.

Lorenia says, "Indeed."

Lorenia smirks.

Unaka shakes her head at Mazilyn.

Mazilyn nods to Unaka.

Lorenia says, "Travel well, Unaka."

Unaka says, "I'm kidding. It is a good question and it deserves more time than I've got right now."

Lorenia exclaims, "Home!"

An azure flash of light envelops Lorenia, and she disappears!

Unaka says, "But the short version is that I believe they are... okay, never mind."

Ezathiel stands up.

Unaka chuckles.

Ezathiel dusts himself off.

Ezathiel chuckles.

Ezathiel places his hands on his thighs and bows deeply at the waist, holding the position for a moment before returning upright.

Ezathiel waves.

Ezathiel begins the long journey down the circular staircase.

Unaka waves.

Unaka exclaims, "Good bye!"

Unaka begins the long journey down the circular staircase.

Mazilyn waves.

Mazilyn strides off, muttering prayers under her breath.

* Unaka returns home from a hard day of adventuring.