Ayrell/Logs/Wild Magic 09112024/A Place to Grieve

A Place to Grieve

Event Date: 09/11/2024

Event Instance: Prime

Log

[Hidden Clearing]
A wild garden grows here with hawthorn and blackberry bushes that are plaited together by twisting vines of rambler roses. Pale pink rose petals are strewn across the well-tended grass. A stone urn filled with flowers sits on a pedestal in front of a wooden garden pavilion. You also see a fluffy snow-white kitten wearing a sapphire uzil odaj and a marblesilk collar, a coppery saluki puppy flaunting a goldenglow glaes collar and jadeleaf snood, a pile of blue irises and a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.
Also here: Holy Vengeance Imroth, Ruea, Sublime Mender Kerennya, Mageling Aerilia, Dawnsworn Briaen who is surrounded by a corona of fiery light, Novus Nevali who is surrounded by a purple cloud of glitter, Mythologian Aseanaecona, Sister Severei, Blessed of Katamba Laureh, Doctor of Kittens Sukidesu who is surrounded by six playful cats bounding around, Holy Lash Nawain who is kneeling, Lady Knight Elurora whose figure is gracefully highlighted in a soft aurora of silvery-violet light, Enelne's Daughter Azume, Shadow's Touch Melindrha who is surrounded by multicolored cloud of glitter, Reverend Gragnel, Heart Tender Kethrai, Lord Knight Hebion and Desert Dancer Zersha.
Obvious paths: none.

Kethrai whispers something to Nawain.

Nawain casually observes the area.

Elurora smiles at Nawain.

Ruea quietly says to Kethrai, "That kimono is absolutely stunning."

Sofina gazes at Nawain.

Sclerotia wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Ears tilted forward, Severei curls her tail around Laureh's waist loosely.

Sofina says to Nawain, "How fitting for you to hold the memorial."

Kethrai quietly says to Ruea, "Oh, thank you! I just got it..."

A pained expression crosses Nawain's face.

Zersha glances at Sofina.

Zersha gives Sofina a gentle poke in the ribs.

Kethrai nods to Nawain.

Elurora fixes Sofina with a serene, lofty stare.

Heart Tender Kethrai wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Sofina gives Zersha a gentle poke in the ribs.

Sofina stands near Zersha.

Severei warbles out an airy whistle.

Vaerek wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Zersha giggles at Sofina.

Vaerek gasps!

Severei grins nervously.

Vaerek's jaw drops.

Ruea raises an eyebrow.

Sofina giggles.

Vaerek smiles at Ruea.

Ruea smiles at Vaerek.

[General] Your mind hears Nawain thinking, "Very soon, I'll be setting up a memorial shrine for all of the missing and lost of the Clans, towns, and nameless villages torn apart by wild magic. Come to the hidden glade near the waterfall out Crossing's West Gate if you'd like to attend."

Sofina holds up her hand and tilts it side to side in a so-so gesture.

Sukidesu pulls on the sash of his icesilk kimono, tugging it back into place.

Sofina grins.

Zersha looks at Sofina, obviously trying not to grin, but the dimples in her cheeks give her away.

Sofina gazes hopefully at Zersha.

Sofina cackles!

Zersha takes a sip of her tea.

Kerennya gets a silverwillow picnic basket from inside her mariner's rucksack.

Kerennya pulls a pink-checked cotton cloth out of a picnic basket, setting her basket aside as as she shakes out the cloth and lays it out upon the ground.

Vaerek says to Ruea, "Even with those faint scuff marks from battle you still shine with radiance."

Sukidesu gets a rencate-bladed black fan painted with stargazer lilies from inside his icesilk kimono.

Khhsath wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

With a practiced flick of his wrist, Sukidesu snaps open his black fan, fluttering it gently. Oddly enough, you spy a gleam of sharpened edges as it moves.

Sukidesu fiercely switches his grip so that his fan can be used as a light edged weapon.

Sukidesu surveys his surroundings with a keen eye, absent-mindedly fluttering his black fan as he does.

Nawain inhales a great swallow of air.

Kerennya says, "You all feel free to help yourselves to anything on the cloth."

Kerennya gestures at a pink-checked cotton cloth.

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Aseanaecona edges away from Sukidesu.

Sukidesu grins at Aseanaecona, his dimples flashing into view.

Gragnel gets a glass of cool cactus tea from atop a pink-checked cotton cloth.

Melindrha gets some sweet apple cider from atop a pink-checked cotton cloth.

Ruea says to Vaerek, "You are very generous, especially when I tell you the battle was with a tree branch I got tangled in on the way over here."

Melindrha says, "Thank you."

Ruea sighs dramatically.

Sukidesu says, "It's just a prop."

Zersha giggles at Ruea.

Vaerek chuckles at Ruea.

Gragnel says to Kerennya, "Thank you, this tea looks nice."

Aseanaecona nods to Sukidesu.

Aseanaecona lets out a long sigh of relief.

Gragnel nods to Kerennya.

Firehawk Casari wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Trader Klausette wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Gragnel takes a sip of his tea.

Zersha says, "Did you get distracted? I get distracted and walk into branches sometimes."

Kerennya nods to Gragnel.

Elurora waves to Casari.

Casari waves.

Vaerek says to Ruea, "We all know you jest and had a furious encounter with an unknown being."

Nawain stands up.

Nawain carefully gathers up the delicate folds of a verdant jadeleaf prayer mat graced with golden butterflies and wildlace tassels.

Ruea says to Zersha, "I was trying to keep my heels from sinking in the mud, I spent too much time looking down instead of up."

Nawain puts her mat in her slender rugursora.

Melindrha touches Ruea with a confident grace and heartfelt smile.

Zersha giggles at Ruea.

Ruea laughs!

Nawain inhales a great swallow of air.

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Melindrha takes a sip of her cider.

With a practiced flick of his wrist, Sukidesu snaps his black fan closed, slapping it against his palm.

Sukidesu switches his fan so that he can use it as a light blunt weapon.

Kerennya gets some cheese-stuffed glayskers from atop a pink-checked cotton cloth.

Kerennya takes a bite of the glayskers.

Ruea says to Melindrha, "Oh thank you darling."

Sukidesu puts his fan in his icesilk kimono.

Zersha says to Ruea, "You should hire someone to carry you next time."

Heart Tender Kethrai wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Melindrha smiles at Ruea.

Strawberry Nurse Illiya's group wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Ruea says to Zersha, "If you know any applicants, send them my way."

Illiya waves.

Sukidesu pulls on the sash of his icesilk kimono, tugging it back into place.

Illiya smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Illiya hugs Elurora, getting a smile in return.

Elurora hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Nawain hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Illiya just hugged Nawain.

Kethrai ponders.

Kerennya waves to Illiya.

Illiya beams at Nawain!

Dasheek waves.

Illiya hugs Kerennya, getting a smile in return.

Zersha grins at Ruea, her dimples flashing into view.

Kerennya hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Illiya hugs Kethrai, who wraps his arms around Illiya with a warm smile.

Heart Tender Kethrai wandered into a garden pavilion.

Illiya just hugged Vaerek.

Vaerek hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Vaerek waves to Illiya.

Illiya grins at Vaerek, her dimples flashing into view.

Kerennya takes a bite of the glayskers.

Illiya hugs Aerilia, getting a smile in return.

Illiya hums to herself.

Aerilia hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Gragnel roots around the area for a moment.

Zersha takes a sip of her tea.

Heart Tender Kethrai just arrived.

Kethrai slings a capacious dreamweave lootsack whorled with a maze-like pattern off from over his shoulder.

Kethrai offers Nawain a capacious dreamweave lootsack whorled with a maze-like pattern.

Nawain politely says, "Thank you all for coming, we'll begin soon."

Nawain accepts Kethrai's dreamweave lootsack.

Gragnel nods to Nawain.

Aseanaecona gets a tall glass of Surlaenisan jewel garnished with curled coconut shavings from atop a pink-checked cotton cloth.

Sukidesu nods to Nawain.

Aseanaecona takes a sip of her jewel.

Illiya gets a chocolate thunder brownie topped with whipped cream and sweet shavings from atop a pink-checked cotton cloth.

Nawain nods to Kethrai.

Briaen gestures.

Illiya offers Dasheek a chocolate thunder brownie topped with whipped cream and sweet shavings.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her dreamweave lootsack.

Severei kneels down and touches her lips with the tips of her fingers.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her dreamweave lootsack.

Nawain puts her candle in her slender rugursora.

Dasheek accepts Illiya's thunder brownie.

Knight Errant Trajan wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Dasheek beams at Illiya!

Dasheek gently kisses Illiya on the cheek.

Nawain offers Kethrai a capacious dreamweave lootsack whorled with a maze-like pattern.

Vaerek says, "There was a candle."

Kethrai accepts Nawain's dreamweave lootsack.

Severei stands up.

Dasheek takes a bite of the brownie.

Kethrai nods to Nawain.

Kerennya waves to Trajan.

Trajan waves to Kerennya.

Zersha grins at Trajan, her dimples flashing into view.

Kethrai slings a capacious dreamweave lootsack whorled with a maze-like pattern over his shoulder.

Kethrai just hugged Nawain.

Nawain hugs Kethrai, who wraps his arms around Nawain with a warm smile.

Kethrai whispers something to Nawain.

Zersha quietly says to Ruea, "That one is tall and a Paladin, maybe you could hire him."

Vaerek says, "The candle jumped over many candles."

Casari glances up at the sky.

Trajan waves to Zersha.

Illiya grins at Vaerek, her dimples flashing into view.

Zersha waves to Trajan.

Knight of Meraud Tirost wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Nawain nods to Kethrai.

Kerennya waves to Tirost.

Gragnel takes a sip of his tea.

Vaerek says to Illiya, "It was looking for the perfect candle."

Tirost waves to Kerennya.

Aerilia smiles at Tirost.

Ruea chuckles at Zersha.

Trajan nods politely to Tirost.

Tirost smiles at Aerilia.

Dasheek takes a bite of the brownie.

Trajan nods politely to Briaen.

Tirost nods to Trajan.

Illiya says to Vaerek, "Understandable."

Briaen nods graciously at Trajan, giving him a polite smile.

Kerennya says to Tirost, "Lots of food on the cloth if you're hungry."

Kerennya gestures at a pink-checked cotton cloth.

Tirost says to Kerennya, "Thank you."

Kerennya nods to Tirost.

Nawain asks, "'Before we begin, does anyone want a candle?"

Gragnel turns the clerical collar about his neck for a moment.

Cateress Allye's group wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Dasheek raises his hand.

Vaerek says, "Candlestandable."

Khhsath nods to Nawain.

Trajan nods to Nawain.

Elurora hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain points her World Dragon at a tall silvery altar candle and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the candle quickly catch fire.

Nawain offers Khhsath a burning altar candle.

Tirost says to Nawain, "I'd like one."

Vixonia hugs Elurora, getting a smile in return.

Kerennya nods to Nawain.

Khhsath accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Elurora hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.

Allye hugs Elurora, getting a smile in return.

Aseanaecona waves to Allye.

Khhsath makes a grunting noise.

Illiya nods to Nawain.

Vixonia hugs Kethrai, who wraps his arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.

Casari nods to Nawain.

Illiya says to Nawain, "Please."

Illiya gestures.

Allye waves to Aseanaecona.

Kerennya waves to Allye.

Illiya hugs Vixonia, getting a smile in return.

Allye perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Aseanaecona.

Kethrai says to Nawain, "Please."

Allye waves to Kerennya.

Dasheek says, "Yes please."

Aseanaecona smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Illiya hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.

Vixonia hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Elurora says, "I would like a candle."

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Trajan a burning altar candle.

Allye hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Klausette raises her hand.

Vixonia trills softly at Ruea.

Trajan accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Trajan bows to Nawain.

Klausette says, "Yes, please."

Ruea smiles at Vixonia.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Tirost a burning altar candle.

Kerennya says, "Please."

Ruea says to Vixonia, "I'm so glad to see you darling."

Tirost accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Briaen says to Nawain, "I will also accept one."

Trajan opens his steelsilk pouch.

Ruea smiles at Allye.

Trajan gets a small silver dragon from inside his steelsilk pouch.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Illiya a burning altar candle.

Illiya accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Vaerek says, "I would like a candle, please."

Tirost says to Nawain, "Thank you."

Allye nods amiably at Ruea.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Kethrai a burning altar candle.

Kethrai accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Dasheek a burning altar candle.

Dasheek accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Kerennya takes a bite of the glayskers.

Dasheek says, "Thanks."

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Elurora a burning altar candle.

Kethrai praises Nawain.

Elurora accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Elurora bows to Nawain.

Dasheek takes a bite of the brownie.

Nawain offers Klausette a burning altar candle.

Klausette accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Elurora says to Nawain, "Thank you."

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Kerennya a burning altar candle.

Trajan puts his dragon in his steelsilk pouch.

Aerilia says to Nawain, "I'll hold one too."

Kerennya accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Briaen a burning altar candle.

Ruea hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.

Allye grins at Ruea.

Allye just hugged Ruea.

Kerennya moves some cheese-stuffed glayskers to her left hand.

Kerennya moves a burning altar candle to her right hand.

Vixonia asks Nawain, "Could I have a candle?"

Vixonia angles her ears forward in curiosity.

Briaen accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Dasheek takes a bite of the brownie.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Vaerek a burning altar candle.

Aseanaecona takes a sip of her jewel.

Vaerek accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Allye grins at Ruea.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Allye a burning altar candle.

Melindrha asks, "May I have a candle as well, please?"

Allye accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Vaerek says to Nawain, "Thank you."

Allye says to Nawain, "Thank you."

Vaerek bows to Nawain.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Aerilia a burning altar candle.

Zersha nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Aerilia accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Zersha takes a sip of her tea.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Vixonia a burning altar candle.

Vixonia accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Aerilia bobs a brief, respectful bow towards Nawain.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Melindrha a burning altar candle.

Briaen gets some potato and oven-roasted beast from atop a pink-checked cotton cloth.

Briaen points at some potato and oven-roasted beast he has.

Vixonia trills softly at Nawain.

Melindrha accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Nawain asks, "Anyone I missed?"

Dasheek's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

Vixonia says to Nawain, "Thank you."

Nevali stretches out a hand imploringly to Nawain.

Melindrha says, "Thank you."

Zersha quietly asks Nawain, "Might I have one too?"

Zersha smiles at Nawain, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Nevali a burning altar candle.

Nevali accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Zersha a burning altar candle.

Zersha accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Zersha beams at Nawain!

Briaen puts some potato and oven-roasted beast on a pink-checked cotton cloth.

Dasheek takes a bite of the brownie.

Vixonia curtsies to Zersha.

Casari says to Nawain, "If you still have another."

Zersha curtsies gracefully to Vixonia.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Casari a burning altar candle.

Dasheek takes a bite of the brownie.

Casari accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Casari nods graciously at Nawain, giving her a polite smile.

(Zersha cups the candle in her palms.)

Kerennya takes a bite of the glayskers.

(Nawain seems quite happy to distract herself with handing things out.)

Kethrai gazes at his candle.

Tempest Knight Saragos wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Kerennya takes a bite of the glayskers.

Kerennya waves to Saragos.

Ruea asks, "Oh, may I have a candle please?"

Saragos gives a courteous nod and tips his hat politely.

Tirost nods to Saragos.

Aerilia nods to Saragos.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Ruea a burning altar candle.

Ruea accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Sukidesu grins at Nawain, his dimples flashing into view.

Ruea smiles at Nawain.

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her slender rugursora.

Nawain offers Saragos a burning altar candle.

Ruea smiles at Saragos.

Ruea waves to Tirost.

Nawain nods to Saragos.

Gragnel takes a sip of his tea.

Tirost bows to Ruea.

Klausette gazes at her candle.

Courtier Aerhys wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Ruea curtsies gracefully to Tirost.

Kerennya takes a bite of the glayskers.

Aerhys beams at Zersha!

Zersha pulls Aerhys to her in a tight hug.

Nawain inhales a great swallow of air.

Aerhys pulls Zersha to him in a tight hug.

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Nawain puts her Dragon in her slender rugursora.

Elurora wraps her arm around Aerhys's shoulder in a friendly hug.

Casari glances up at the sky.

Illiya smiles at Dasheek, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Aerhys bows to Sofina.

Sofina curtsies to Aerhys.

Sukidesu stretches out a hand imploringly to Nawain.

Allye gazes at her candle.

Sukidesu flashes a quick grin.

Tirost gazes at Ruea.

Aerhys wraps his arm around Elurora's shoulder in a friendly hug.

Zersha quietly says to Aerhys, "Nawain is handing out candles if you want one."

Aerhys beams at Zersha!

Sukidesu says, "Other hand."

Sukidesu grins at Nawain, his dimples flashing into view.

Nawain accepts Sukidesu's World Dragon.

Nawain blushes a bright red color.

Nawain moves a burning altar candle to her right hand.

Aerhys asks Nawain, "May I have a candle as well?"

Nawain offers Sukidesu a burning altar candle.

Sukidesu accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Imroth says, "I will take a candle."

Nawain gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her watersilk bag.

Elurora grins at Imroth.

Aseanaecona takes a sip of her jewel.

Nawain offers Aerhys a burning altar candle.

Aerhys accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Aerhys bows to Nawain.

Imroth says, "Sorry, my mind is wandering."

Vixonia leans on Allye.

Allye leans over and scratches Vixonia's back.

Nawain gets a burning altar candle from inside her watersilk bag.

Severei raises her hand.

Aerhys hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.

Nawain offers Imroth a burning altar candle.

Imroth accepts Nawain's altar candle.

Imroth bows to Nawain.

Allye hugs Aerhys, who wraps his arms around Allye with a warm smile.

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Melindrha takes a sip of her cider.

Nawain nods.

Kethrai trills softly at Nawain.

Severei emits a deep rumbling noise of contentment.

Nawain somberly says, "Thank you all for coming. Today we gather in solemn remembrance, standing in the shadow of a tragedy too great for words."

Severei nods to Nawain.

Kerennya nods.

Kethrai gazes off to the south.

Vaerek nods to Nawain.

Vixonia's ears droop for a moment as she gazes sadly at Nawain.

Nawain earnestly says, "May this shrine stand not only for the thousands of villagers, clansmen, merchants, and children who vanished in the wake of merciless attacks by malevolent forces, but for the uncounted souls whose lives were lost far beyond the reach of our sight, across the prov- no, the world, for all we know."

Kethrai gives Nawain a slight nod.

Sukidesu nods at Nawain, obviously agreeing with her views.

Nawain mournfully says, "We remember the missing, their love and faith, the quiet and simple lives they led, which were torn away without mercy."

Nawain prayerfully says, "Let us ask the Gods to protect our loved ones, wherever they may be. We are hollow effigies of ourselves as we await news of their fate and pray for their safe return."

Zersha sniffles.

Gragnel nods.

Vixonia nods to Nawain.

Kerennya gets a mournful expression on her face.

Sukidesu nods.

A tear runs down Kethrai's face.

Time slows and the air takes on a golden light. Everything goes silent.

Sofina rubs Zersha gently, massaging her muscles.

Aerilia kneels down.

Sukidesu sighs.

Briaen gazes up at the sky.

Elurora gazes up at the sky.

Allye quirks her ears outward in surprise.

Sukidesu inhales a great swallow of air.

Nawain blinks.

Sofina smirks.

Vixonia twitches an ear nervously.

Kethrai casually observes the area.

Sukidesu slowly empties his lungs.

Khhsath bows his head in acknowledgement.

Aerilia tilts her head to one side.

Kerennya raises an eyebrow.

Severei veneratively raises her hands toward the sky, rocking from side to side, lost in prayer.

Vaerek peers quizzically at Nawain.

Ruea gazes up at the sky.

Kethrai mumbles a word of general praise.

Zersha shivers.

(Vixonia holds her candle tightly as she gazes about.)

Laureh taps the center of her forehead as she prays, "Mrod guide."

Dasheek kneels down and begins to pray.

Nawain glances about with concern on her face.

Kerennya kneels down.

Kerennya prays fervently.

Gragnel takes a sip of his tea.

Kerennya prays fervently.

Briaen moves a burning altar candle to his left hand.

Azume kneels down and begins to pray.

Kerennya continues praying fervently.

Nawain kneels down.

Nawain whispers a prayer from her mouth into the wind, certain it will reach Enelne's ear.

(Aerilia murmurs a quiet prayer to herself.)

(Non-Clerics)
The Clerics in the area suddenly wobble, seeming disoriented!

(Clerics)
A butterfly serenly floats across the area, landing on your arm. It flutters shimmering wings that leave dusky trails of sparkling golden light, and you feel yourself become disoriented!

Gragnel rubs his head.

Dasheek stands up.

Illiya blinks.

Elurora looks with concern at Nawain.

Allye gazes at Nawain.

Vaerek gets a blue iris from a pile on the ground.

Aseanaecona squints.

Melindrha gazes at her candle.

Aerhys glances at Zersha.

(Everyone but Nawain)
Suddenly, Nawain's eyes go wide and she vanishes in a flash of golden light!

(Nawain only)
A lilting feminine voice echoes all around you, firmly stating You belong to Me.
Everything shifts...
You feel yourself being pulled away...

Nawain just disappeared.

Khhsath makes a grunting noise.

Sofina blinks.

Aerhys blinks.

Severei gasps!

Kethrai blinks.

Allye blinks.

Melindrha says, "Uhm."

Tirost blinks.

Vixonia quirks her ears outward in surprise.

Gragnel gasps!

Kerennya asks, "Whut?"

Elurora frowns.

Ruea raises an eyebrow.

Khhsath's tail stands rigid against his back, the scales along it lifting to form an alarmed, serrated edge.

Imroth blinks.

Zersha blinks.

Aerilia frowns.

Illiya says, "Um.."

Dasheek searches around for a moment.

Vixonia says, "Wait... where..."

Tirost searches around for a moment.

Sukidesu says, "Nawain..."

Nevali gazes up at the sky.

Kethrai closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.

Dasheek asks Illiya, "Can you perceive her?"

Vixonia searches around for a moment.

Ruea quietly asks, "That's not... normal Cleric behavior, is it?"

Melindrha closes her eyes for a moment and grows still.

Illiya says, "No, I can't perceive her anymore."

Vaerek asks, "Nawain?"

Trajan frowns.

Zersha shakes her head at Ruea.

Kerennya closes her eyes for a moment and grows still.

Aerhys closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.

Casari looks at Ruea and shrugs.

Briaen grins.

Melindrha says, "No Nawain."

Kethrai shakes his head.

Laureh says, "No, no it is not."

Gragnel says to Ruea, "No."

Tirost scans the area briefly.

Dasheek ponders.

Melindrha says, "Not in heartbeat range."

Vixonia says to Ruea, "I don't believe so..."

Laureh whispers a prayer from her mouth into the wind, certain it will reach Enelne's ear.

Aerilia nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Illiya squints.

Kethrai says, "She's... in conference, I suspect."

Khhsath asks, "Are we attacked?"

Khhsath gets a heavy dragonwood throwing club with a braided leather grip from inside his dreamweave saddlebag.

Nevali angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Kethrai.

Gragnel gazes up at the sky.

Kerennya scans the area briefly.

Illiya asks, "Did any of the other Clerics sense anything unusual?"

[General] Your mind hears Tirost thinking, "Nawain, can you hear us?"

Aseanaecona shakes her head at Illiya.

Allye nods at Kethrai, obviously agreeing with his views.

Vaerek scans the sky from horizon to horizon.

Laureh says, "Enelne...the butterfly."

Melindrha yells, "Oi, stop stealing our people!"

Allye says, "It was golden light."

Ruea says, "I refuse to be attacked right now, I'm exhausted by it."

Gragnel says to Illiya, "My head got woozy for a bit."

Vaerek scans the sky, looking for portents and insight.

Allye says, "The Immortals. It must be."

Illiya nods to Gragnel.

Kethrai nods at Allye, obviously agreeing with her views.

Elurora nods to Allye.

Aerilia nods to Allye.

Kerennya nods at Allye, obviously agreeing with her views.

(Vixonia chuckles softlyu at Melindrha.)

Trajan says, "I don't think that was malevolence."

Hebion says to Allye, "The spires also emit golden light."

Briaen says, "She is well, trust in Them."

Vaerek says, "She just disappeared. It's not like she's gone."

Kethrai says, "Or the Great Pack, for her."

Severei says, "A butterfly spun around us."

Casari nods to Hebion.

Aseanaecona says, "The butterfly was disorienting.."

Fury's Touch Rejind wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Aseanaecona shrugs.

Kethrai blinks.

Imroth says, "I hope it is the immortals. I hope they are ready to actually DO something."

Aerilia says, "That light, that feeling. It's the same as we've seen recently when an Immortal appears before us."

Kerennya says to Hebion, "But that golden light has appeared before when the Immortals granted a vision."

Tirost nods to Aerilia.

Kethrai says, "A butterfly? Enelne, then."

Allye nods at Aerilia, obviously agreeing with her views.

Casari asks, "Like tell us the whole story, you mean?"

Trajan nods to Kerennya.

Elurora flashes a quick grin at Casari.

Briaen says, "Enenle speaks to her Champion."

Melindrha nods to Imroth.

Allye nods to Briaen.

Kethrai nods to Briaen.

Allye quietly says, "It must be."

Briaen gazes at Sofina.

Briaen says, "And to others, who doubt."

Trajan says, "I think we need to trust that she is safe, for now."

Hebion says, "I merely point out that golden light isn't only seen on one side."

Laureh says, "Mother Enelne, I put my faith in you..."

Sofina says, "Doubt what? I never said they didnt exist."

Ruea's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

Nevali says to Briaen, "I doubt... no one's talking to me..."

Laureh whispers a prayer from her mouth into the wind, certain it will reach Enelne's ear.

Allye says, "Enelne, please keep her safe."

Kerennya says to Briaen, "I certainly hope you are right. I know she felt their disfavor over Sihmiauri."

Imroth says, "I feel tired of asking for help from them when we are being punished for what was their failure."

(Allye murmurs her prayer, eyes to the sky.)

Elurora gazes thoughtfully at Imroth.

Elurora gazes up at the sky.

Vaerek scans the sky from horizon to horizon.

Gragnel glances at Imroth.

Trajan frowns at Imroth.

The sand-hued lynx pads off.

Imroth exclaims, "Where are they?? Our towns are being destroyed!"

Sir Madigan wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Briaen says to Nevali, "You would need to be of consequence before such messages reach you."

Daerlynn wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Mathematician Avrenka wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Aerilia's altar candle crackles as a spark rises from it.

Kethrai frowns at Briaen.

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

Nevali angles an ear toward Briaen slightly, but otherwise ignores him.

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

Avrenka begins to listen to Dasheek teach the Alchemy skill.

Vixonia hugs Daerlynn, who wraps her arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.

Avrenka bows.

Tirost moves a burning altar candle to his right hand.

Daerlynn hugs Vixonia, who wraps her arms around Daerlynn with a warm smile.

Vixonia raises her voice in a sharp rhythm that seems to thrum through the air.

Imroth sighs.

Elurora quietly says to Briaen, "Calm, Sir Briaen, people are confused."

Elurora touches Briaen with a confident grace and familiar smile.

Aerilia stands up.

Gragnel says to Imroth, "I am from Wolf Clan, so trust me, I know of loss. But, my faith remains steadfast and strong."

Avrenka asks, "I heard Tirost's gweth ... is Nawain missing?"

Tirost says, "I asked my familiar to look for her."

Kethrai says, "In the meantime, while we hold vigil for Nawain to come back..."

Allye nods to Avrenka.

Imroth asks, "But why?"

Tirost nods to Avrenka.

Saragos nods to Tirost.

Kerennya nods to Avrenka.

Aerhys gazes at his candle.

Saragos paces back and forth.

Klausette nods to Avrenka.

Illiya says, "I have to say that the way in which she just disappeared was a bit similar to the 5 others disappearing."

Kethrai says, "Let us continue to pray in memorial."

Laureh chants in an alto voice:

   "Mother Enelne, I know you may have been displeased with Nawain, but trust she did what she felt she must. Please forgive her."

Vixonia quietly exclaims to Daerlynn, "Nawain just vanished, in a golden glow of light!"

Elurora shakes her head at Illiya.

Dasheek asks Vaerek, "Are you attempting to locate?"

Elurora says to Illiya, "It is very different."

Allye nods.

Allye nods to Laureh.

Saragos says, "Illiya I think it was different."

Daerlynn frowns.

Saragos paces back and forth.

Kerennya says to Illiya, "I kinda thought that as well."

Avrenka asks, "Golden glow of light ... isn't that Holy magic?"

Sukidesu kneels down and begins to pray.

Tirost glances at Briaen.

Illiya says, "The disappearance itself I mean, not what happened before it."

Briaen says, "Rest assured, gathered friends. Faithful. Our friend is not missing. She is blessed. Patience will serve you now."

Aerilia slowly empties her lungs.

Daerlynn says, "I am here to honor Dirge."

Tirost asks Briaen, "Can you sense anything?"

Madigan searches around for a moment.

Trajan nods to Briaen.

Gragnel says, "Golden light has been associated with the Immortals, yes."

Briaen's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

Kerennya nods to Gragnel.

Allye glances up at the sky.

Tirost nods to Briaen.

Imroth nods to Gragnel.

Saragos paces back and forth.

Briaen says to Tirost, "I sense what you sense. But I know what you know. Trust in it."

Khhsath asks, "Enelne taking her chosen. This is common?"

Illiya says, "I don't think it's common at all."

Sofina says, "Punishing her chosen."

Kethrai says, "Common, no. But it happens."

Khozh Elizzibiana wandered out of a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Vaerek says, "They're unclear."

Dasheek shakes his head.

Trajan says, "Every vision from the Immortals I've seen in the past few weeks has been preceded by that golden light."

Avrenka says, "Interesting ... since Nawain told me how Enelne recently expressed her displeasure of her."

Kethrai says, "The Gods can't readily appear in this plane."

Melindrha raises an eyebrow.

Hebion says, "Generally the Western gods don't hold much sway in these lands."

Aseanaecona nods to Avrenka.

Kethrai says, "If they want to discuss face to face, they take you there."

Saragos paces back and forth.

Briaen stands near Saragos.

Gragnel gazes up at the sky.

Aseanaecona takes a sip of her jewel.

Avrenka says, "Perhaps ... it is divine intervention to protect her from her own ... godling."

Saragos says to Kethrai, "I know that. Doesn't make me less worried."

Briaen quietly says, "Saragos Patience, friend. This is not a time for battle. Certainly not with yourself."

Vaerek says, "She's not anywhere a moon mage can find her."

Trajan says, "Perhaps we should be patient and continue the vigil."

Saragos sighs.

Kethrai nods at Trajan, obviously agreeing with his views.

Saragos nods to Briaen.

Elurora nods at Trajan, obviously agreeing with his views.

Kethrai kneels down.

Vaerek nods to Trajan.

Zersha grins at Trajan, her dimples flashing into view.

Laureh says, "Yes, please continue the vigil, Nawain will be safe in Mother's arms."

Allye nods.

Melindrha asks, "Soooo, who's gonna step up?"

Daerlynn says, "I am unsure if I can be patient. I am sad, yes, but I am also angry."

Gragnel says, "Alright then, I suppose I can lead us on."

Gragnel dusts himself off.

Melindrha beams at Gragnel!

Severei whispers a prayer from her mouth into the wind, certain it will reach Enelne's ear.

Briaen nods graciously at Gragnel, giving him a polite smile.

Aerhys just left.

Allye perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Gragnel.

Klausette smiles at Gragnel.

Imroth folds his arms across his chest.

Kethrai recites:

   "Hodierna, Lady of Life, please watch over the souls of all who have perished in these trials, as well as those who yet live but need our help. See them safely back to us..."

Vaerek says, "Gragnel seems to know the most about the gods."

Gragnel says, "While we have all just witnessed something of great significance. Let us not lose sight of why we are here."

Madigan raises his hand in a quick salute.

Sukidesu nods to Gragnel.

Khhsath makes a grunting noise.

Briaen nods to Gragnel.

Vixonia nods to Gragnel.

Allye nods to Gragnel.

Khhsath says to Gragnel, "Those lost to us."

Saragos kneels down.

Saragos continues praying fervently.

Aerilia kneels down.

Gragnel says, "We have gathered for a purpose, and that purpose is to give comfort to one another in a time of great loss."

Elurora grins at Avrenka.

Imroth nods to Gragnel.

Gragnel says, "There is much that is uncertian and many questions still remain."

Several golden butterflies flutter through the area, and suddenly vanish in a haze of golden light.

Khhsath puts his club in his dreamweave saddlebag.

Aseanaecona blinks.

Briaen grins.

Allye kneels down.

Kethrai casually observes the area.

Allye bows her head.

Vixonia offers Daerlynn a burning altar candle.

Dasheek stands near Illiya.

Vixonia quirks her ears outward in surprise.

Gragnel says, "One thing is very clear, we are all bound to this fate together."

Vaerek kneels down.

Kethrai mumbles a word of general praise.

Kerennya continues praying fervently.

Vaerek nods to Allye.

Daerlynn accepts Vixonia's altar candle.

Laureh says, "Mother Enelne, I feel your presence..."

Klausette gazes at her candle.

Vaerek bows his head in acknowledgement.

Briaen quietly says, "Enenle, be praised."

Dasheek casually observes the area.

Azume casually says, "Mother Enelne, we are with you."

Gragnel says, "Nawain saught to bring us together, and together we will stay."

Aseanaecona kneels down and touches her lips with the tips of her fingers.

Kerennya nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Sukidesu nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Allye nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Elurora nods to Avrenka.

Briaen nods graciously at Gragnel, giving him a polite smile.

Severei continues praying.

Zersha nods to Gragnel.

Kerennya prays fervently.

Vaerek holds a blue iris high into the air for all to see.

Gragnel says, "In her name, and in the name of those who are not with us. I would ask a moment of silence."

Severei nods to Gragnel.

Briaen just touched an oaken icon of the goddess Berengaria.

Avrenka kneels down and begins to pray.

Severei prays fervently.

Kethrai gives Gragnel a slight nod.

Elurora just touched an ornate aldamdin trinket graced with a vedda dove.

Sukidesu continues praying fervently.

Kethrai gazes at his candle.

Trajan gazes down at the ground.

Allye gazes at her candle.

Daerlynn nods to Vixonia.

(Elurora bows her head in silence.)

Laureh whispers a prayer from her mouth into the wind, certain it will reach Enelne's ear.

Azume continues praying.

Madigan takes an impressive lumium great helm embellished with a rampant silver dragon off his head.

Gragnel says, "Thank you."

Gragnel smiles.

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

Vaerek scans the sky, looking for portents and insight.

Zersha looks at Aerhys, obviously trying not to grin, but the dimples in her cheeks give her away.

Sukidesu gazes up at the sky.

Gragnel asks, "Does anyone wish to offer any words of hope or healing in this time of grieving?"

Daerlynn nods to Vixonia.

Gragnel casually observes the area.

Saragos quietly says, "Immortals... whoever is listening. I'm trying to do my best. I've felt the sting of loss, and I struggle with both rage and self-loathing that my efforts to bring my loved ones back helped to provoke some of these encasements. Please welcome the lost into your bosom, and protect those that may still be saved."

Vixonia hugs Daerlynn, who wraps her arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.

Saragos continues praying.

Aerilia's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

(Kerennya closes her eyes and prays for Enelne to do something really special.)

Gragnel beams at Saragos!

Kethrai trills softly at Saragos.

Allye nods to Saragos.

Zersha smiles at Saragos, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Severei nods to Saragos.

Aseanaecona stands up.

Elurora nods to Saragos.

Gragnel says to Saragos, "We share in your pain, sir. Thank you for your words."

Melindrha rubs a burning altar candle.

Ruea nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Tirost nods to Saragos.

Aerilia recites:

   "May those who have suffered and fallen find peace in Your presence
    Let those who yet live be safeguarded from they who would do us harm."

Aerilia continues praying.

Gragnel beams at Aerhys!

Gragnel beams at Aerilia!

Kerennya continues praying.

Allye nods to Aerilia.

A golden butterfly flutters through the area, and flashes with blinding golden light! It it's place, Nawain stands, her eyes wide with wonder.

Gragnel says to Aerilia, "A fine prayer."

Nevali drops a burning altar candle.

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Allye beams at Nawain!

Allye leaps to her feet!

Laureh hugs Nawain, who wraps her arms around Laureh with a warm smile.

Illiya beams at Nawain!

Nevali wraps her arms around Nawain, giving Nawain a great big bear hug!

Saragos stands up.

Kerennya gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.

Gragnel glances at Nawain.

Vaerek beams!

Khhsath's tail cautiously lifts into a kind of "U" shape.

Allye hugs Nawain, getting a smile in return.

Briaen smiles at Nawain.

Elurora smiles at Nawain.

Klausette gasps at Nawain!

Madigan puts an impressive lumium great helm embellished with a rampant silver dragon on his head.

Nawain kneels down.

Ruea raises an eyebrow.

Vixonia trills softly at Nawain.

Gragnel exclaims, "Sister!"

Saragos just hugged Nawain.

Tirost exclaims to Nawain, "Nawain!"

Aerilia smiles at Nawain.

Nevali leans on Nawain's shoulder and bawls her eyes out.

Imroth praises Nawain.

Vaerek stands up.

Ruea asks Nawain, "Are you alright?"

Illiya just hugged Nawain.

Laureh says, "Welcome back Sister."

Dasheek gazes at Nawain.

Madigan adds to Nawain's praises.

Vaerek just hugged Nawain.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Klausette smiles at Nawain.

In a show of coordination, Nawain drums her fingers upon a viridian saddlebag clasped with a ghostly thealstone wolf while twiddling her thumbs in agitation.

Zersha gazes hopefully at Nawain.

Vixonia exclaims to Nawain, "Welcome back!"

Aerilia stands up.

Elurora's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

Vaerek nods to Nawain.

Sofina gazes at Nawain.

Sukidesu just hugged Nawain.

Illiya exclaims to Nawain, "We were worried!"

Trajan asks Nawain, "Did you bring back any souvenirs?"

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Severei just hugged Nawain.

Daerlynn says, "Welcome back."

Aerilia looks thoughtfully at Nawain.

Madigan grins at Trajan.

Azume hugs Nawain, who wraps her arms around Azume with a warm smile.

Vixonia angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Nawain.

Avrenka lets out a hearty cheer for Nawain!

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

(Kerennya tilts her head and gives Nawain a look as if to say, 'I know you'll talk when you can.')

Briaen says, "Let her get her feet under her."

Allye looks with concern at Nawain.

Vaerek says to Nawain, "Tell us everything."

Raising her apple cider to Nawain, Melindrha gives her a toast.

Sofina says to Nawain, "Its spreading as I said it would. Your neck."

Melindrha puts her cider in her moonsilk carryall.

Nawain breathes in slightly.

Sukidesu stands up.

Gragnel says, "Folks, folks."

Severei stands up.

Nawain fixes Sofina with a solid, steady stare.

Azume stands up.

Gragnel says, "I know, again, we are witness to something incredible. Lets all breathe for a moment."

Nevali pushes her glasses up the bridge of her nose.

Klausette quietly says to Nawain, "I told you She was with you."

Trajan gives Nawain a studious look, as if committing her to memory.

Kerennya takes a deep breath.

Briaen nods at Klausette, obviously agreeing with her views.

Vaerek puts his iris in his treasureweave cylinder.

Dasheek looks over Nawain very closely.

(Elurora moves to stand near Nawain, not touching her but there if she needs support.)

Sofina fixes Nawain with a serene, lofty stare.

Laureh stands near Nawain.

Severei stands near Nawain.

Sukidesu kneels down before Nawain.

Sofina smirks at Sukidesu.

Tirost's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

Vaerek shows Sofina his altar candle.

Vaerek smiles at Sofina.

Illiya studies her silkcress-bound almanac closely.

(Nawain shakes slightly as she gazes through the people around her. Her fists are clenched and she grits her teeth as tears dry on her cheeks.)

Sofina says to Vaerek, "Lovely, you have a candle."

Gragnel says to Nawain, "I did my best to lead in your absence, but obviously there are many questions. Whenever you've gathered yourself..."

Vaerek gets a blue iris from inside a swirling eddy of incandescent light bound by a gold-striated coralite frame.

Vaerek moves a burning altar candle to his left hand.

Vaerek moves a blue iris to his right hand.

Madigan raises an eyebrow in Nawain's direction.

Vaerek offers Sofina a blue iris.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Allye trills softly at Nawain.

Elurora gazes at Nawain.

Sofina accepts Vaerek's blue iris.

Vaerek says to Sofina, "It's never too late."

Sofina takes a bite of a blue iris.

Klausette shifts her weight.

Imroth laughs at Sofina.

Aerhys gazes at a burning altar candle.

Sofina smiles at Vaerek.

Kethrai quietly says to Nawain something in Rakash.

Zersha blinks at Sofina.

Sofina takes a bite of a blue iris.

Gragnel takes a sip of his tea.

Sofina licks her lips.

Kethrai leans on Nawain.

Nawain blinks dazedly for a moment as though she'd forgotten what she was doing.

Vaerek says, "And with that you have now become apart of it."

Sukidesu rubs Nawain gently, massaging her muscles.

Trajan offers Nawain a burning altar candle.

Nawain gazes at Kethrai.

Sofina grins at Vaerek.

Nawain accepts Trajan's altar candle.

Trajan says to Nawain, "You seem to habe lost your candle."

Nawain's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

Dasheek's altar candle crackles as a spark rises from it.

Vaerek smiles at Sofina.

Nawain hoarsely says, "There was a tree."

Trajan says, "Have, rather."

Kerennya smiles encouragingly at Nawain.

Trajan coughs.

Allye gazes at Nawain.

Sukidesu nods to Nawain.

Elurora cocks her head at Nawain.

Tirost asks, "Can an empath check her?"

Aerilia tilts her head to one side.

Sukidesu rests his hand on Nawain's arm with a soft smile.

Illiya lays her hand on Nawain's arm.

Aerhys just touched Nawain.

Rejind lays his hand on Nawain's arm.

Vixonia angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Nawain.

Illiya says, "She is uninjured."

Avrenka becomes very still, eyes unfocused.

Illiya says, "From what an Empath can see, anyway."

Vaerek moves a burning altar candle to his right hand.

Tirost nods to Illiya.

Sukidesu nods at Illiya, obviously agreeing with her views.

Avrenka says, "I sense no hostile magics on her."

Tirost says to Illiya, "Thanks, Illiya."

Vixonia asks, "A tree?"

Briaen whispers something to Trajan.

Trajan nods to Briaen.

Sukidesu says, "Yes, Nawain...we are with you."

Trajan looks thoughtfully at Nawain.

Nawain haggardly says, "A tree, and a cliff."

Illiya gazes at Nawain.

Tirost gazes at Nawain.

Sukidesu nods to Nawain.

Avrenka stands up.

Trajan says, "On second thought, perhaps I should not have handed her an open flame just yet."

Nawain's altar candle goes out and crumbles away.

Nawain gazes off into the distance.

Melindrha grins at Trajan.

Imroth examines a burning altar candle.

Aerilia's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

Severei gazes at Nawain.

Illiya's altar candle goes out and crumbles away.

Kethrai's altar candle goes out and crumbles away.

Sofina subtly reels as a pained expression crosses her face.

Dasheek's altar candle goes out and crumbles away.

Elurora's altar candle goes out and crumbles away.

Klausette asks, "Does anyone have some water she can drink?"

Severei gets some holy water from inside her white backpack.

Briaen's altar candle goes out and crumbles away.

Severei offers Nawain some holy water.

Nawain accepts Severei's holy water.

Gragnel gets a cup of holy water from inside his simple cassock.

Nawain takes a drink of some holy water.

Nawain coughs.

Tirost gestures, and a water ball forms in his hand.

Allye gets a bizarre cast iron teapot perched upon four spindly goat legs from inside a dark dragonwood beer barrel with onyx-hide straps.

Gragnel sprinkles some holy water on Nawain.

(Nawain covers her mouth, and nods.)

Vaerek's altar candle goes out and crumbles away.

Allye pours herself a small cup of aromatic wood violet tea from her teapot.

Illiya softly asks Nawain, "Can you tell us more?"

Nawain takes a drink of some holy water.

Vaerek gets an enormous forest-green Enelne lollipop covered in iridescent sugar crystals from inside his treasureweave cylinder.

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Gragnel puts his water in his simple cassock.

Vaerek offers Nawain an enormous forest-green Enelne lollipop covered in iridescent sugar crystals.

Kethrai stands up.

Nawain accepts Vaerek's Enelne lollipop.

Nawain smiles at Vaerek.

Vaerek says, "I've saved this for you."

Elurora chuckles at Vaerek.

Vaerek smiles at Nawain.

Tirost drops his water ball. It hits the ground with a loud *PLOP* and flattens out from the impact, but then bounces back into a spherical shape.

Allye puts her teapot in a giant party sack bedazzled with countless glitterstars and shadowstars.

Melindrha's altar candle goes out and crumbles away.

Klausette smiles at Vaerek.

Sukidesu gazes at Nawain.

Trajan says, "Blessed be thy esophagus."

Trajan praises Nawain.

Zersha dusts herself off.

Saragos says, "She might need some time."

Saragos glances at Nawain.

Daerlynn grins at Vixonia.

Trajan says, "I'm not entirely certain that holy water was meant for drinking."

Vixonia angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Nawain.

Nawain fervently says to Illiya, "I have a message. And a task."

Imroth grins at Trajan.

Illiya nods to Nawain.

Kethrai blinks at Nawain.

Aerilia raises an eyebrow.

Trajan says, "We might give her a minute to process."

Gragnel says to Trajan, "It will serve in a pinch."

Gragnel looks at Trajan and shrugs.

Illiya softly says to Nawain, "We are here to help you if we can."

Trajan nods to Gragnel.

Severei nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Imroth asks, "What is the message?"

Gragnel says to Trajan, "Though I do prefer the sacramental wine instead."

Briaen gazes at Nawain.

Gragnel hums to himself.

Trajan nods to Gragnel.

Daerlynn gazes at Nawain.

Trajan says to Gragnel, "I don't partake, but I can see why that might be more palatable."

Illiya softly asks Nawain, "Can you tell us the message?"

Sukidesu says, "We are listening, Nawain..."

Sukidesu rubs Nawain's back.

Trajan pats Nawain on the back.

Kerennya nods at Sukidesu, obviously agreeing with his views.

Nawain roughly says, "I am to teach. Teach you all. Teach you to adapt."

Nawain frowns.

Trajan says to Nawain, "Take your time, please."

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Aerilia folds her arms across her chest.

Elurora cocks her head at Nawain.

Kethrai angles his ears forward, gazing curiously at Nawain.

Kerennya tilts her head, clearly curious about something.

Madigan gets a mug of strongly-brewed dark roast coffee from inside his traveler's pack.

Illiya gazes thoughtfully at Nawain.

Zersha blinks at Nawain.

Kethrai asks, "Adapt...?"

Allye asks, "To adapt?"

Dasheek raises an eyebrow.

Khhsath makes a grunting noise.

Illiya ponders.

Trajan says, "Well, that's going to be a long class."

Allye angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Nawain.

Sukidesu asks, "Yes, Nawain?"

Vixonia scratches one ear, looking bemused.

Saragos raises an eyebrow in Nawain's direction.

Imroth peers quizzically at Nawain.

(Daerlynn purses her lips.)

Nevali gazes hopefully at Nawain.

Kerennya watches the surroundings in breathless anticipation.

Nawain urgently says to Kethrai, "You must embrace the blending of mana, and then and only then can They strike at Their enemy. We all must."

Nawain gazes at Kethrai.

Illiya blinks.

Kethrai blinks at Nawain.

Zersha nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Aerilia nods.

Imroth smirks at Kethrai.

Allye trills, her ears relaxing minutely back against her head.

Tirost shifts his weight.

Klausette gnaws on her lip.

Vixonia quirks her ears outward in surprise.

Dasheek just nudged Imroth.

Sofina applauds.

Illiya asks Nawain, "You're saying.. the gods have asked us to do sorcery?"

Casari asks, "Did they explain how they became enemies in the first place?"

Kerennya nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Vixonia twitches an ear nervously.

Elurora folds her arms across her chest.

Nawain nods to Illiya.

Avrenka asks, "The immortals make use of sorcerous energy?"

Vaerek gasps at Nawain!

Trajan says, "Light sorcery, I would imagine."

Nawain gives a slight nod.

Elizzibiana's eyes darken with thought, and her tail grows very still.

Avrenka ponders.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Sukidesu nods to Trajan.

Melindrha steps towards Imroth to join him, but Imroth steps away.

Gragnel asks, "Enemy? As in a single force? Just one foe?"

Allye quietly says, "It weakens their enemy."

Avrenka says, "Fascinating."

Aerilia says to Avrenka, "Or make use of the weakeness it inflicts upon Their enemy."

Madigan nods to Aerhys.

Vaerek says, "I can't, I won't."

Allye trills softly to herself.

Madigan nods to Aerilia.

Vaerek gets a blue iris from inside his treasureweave cylinder.

Sofina says, "Sorcery saves all."

Sofina curtsies.

Laureh asks, "Is there more, Sister?"

Imroth scoffs at Vaerek.

Zersha looks at Sofina, obviously trying not to grin, but the dimples in her cheeks give her away.

Kethrai asks Nawain, "You learned this from Enelne?"

Nawain says, "They are watching, and They will aid when the time is right. And I am..."

Nawain glances at Laureh.

Daerlynn says, "Defy the Heralds? Good."

Nawain nods to Kethrai.

Kerennya grins at Daerlynn.

Illiya gazes at Nawain.

Nawain says to Kethrai, "I am certain of it."

Klausette rubs Nawain's right hand.

Daerlynn smiles at Kerennya.

Allye gazes at Vaerek.

Vaerek says to Imroth, "I wish you well in your sorcerous ways. I have my own time with it and can not fathom that pain on anyone."

Laureh nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Avrenka asks, "We've heard it from Unaka, and now we hear it from Nawain. Is there any reason to doubt that the Immortals need our help, and need it via Sorcery?"

Zersha leans on Aerhys.

Gragnel asks, "But, yes. Enemy was the word used, right? Not enemies?"

Nawain takes a drink of some holy water.

Imroth says to Vaerek, "Then you condemn the gods."

Nawain nods to Gragnel.

Nawain gazes at Vaerek.

Dasheek nods to Imroth.

A pained expression crosses Allye's face.

Illiya asks Nawain, "Did She tell you more about what is happening and who they are fighting?"

Vaerek shakes his head.

Aerhys leans on Zersha.

Vaerek says, "We don't know if the gods did this."

Kerennya says to Imroth, "Not necessarily. Not if enough of the rest of us will take up the burden." Laureh glances at Nawain.

Hebion ponders.

Briaen strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.

Laureh gazes at Nawain.

Imroth says, "Oh tell yourself whatever you want."

Rejind asks, "Meraud hinted that we were on the right path as well, did He not?"

Madigan nods to Rejind.

Rejind nods to Madigan.

Aerilia nods to Rejind.

Gragnel nods to Rejind.

Kerennya nods to Rejind.

Tirost nods to Rejind.

Nawain gazes up at the sky.

Gragnel says, "As did Tamsine."

Kethrai says to Vaerek, "Enelne called to her faithful. That much is clear enough."

Rejind says, "Then the Immortal's will seems to be made clear."

Trajan nods.

Avrenka says, "And Truffenyi."

Vaerek nods to Kethrai.

Sukidesu gazes at Nawain.

Gragnel nods to Avrenka.

Kethrai distantly says, "I wish they'd be less cagey as to why..."

Dasheek says, "And defiance of that IS defiance of the gods.."

Casari nods emphatically at Kethrai.

Vaerek says to Kethrai, "As we saw it."

Aerilia says, "Merauds latest words to us were, "You push at Them, and They weaken. You fight for Us, and We are grateful."."

Imroth says, "There have been several instances of the gods not only approving of but encouraging sorcery."

Aerilia says, "It seems the gods are united in this course of action."

Illiya says, "Sometimes that's what faith is. It's trusting in the gods, without knowing the why."

Kerennya nods to Aerilia.

Gragnel nods at Illiya, obviously agreeing with her views.

Saragos says, "Meraud has more than hinted. He's shown his approval to multiple Sorcerous castings, and explicitly said that they will break our enemy."

Briaen stands near Nawain.

Gragnel says to Illiya, "Well said."

Aerilia nods to Saragos.

Tirost nods to Saragos.

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

Sukidesu says, "The word 'they' can be singular...I never considered that..."

Sukidesu ponders.

Sofina says to Illiya, "I'm sure there are other things you can put blind faith into."

Saragos says, "Meraud also apparently intervened on our behalf to keep the Heralds from doing... whatever to us."

Dasheek asks, "Who would like to dispose of their blue iris now, publicly?"

Kethrai nods to Sukidesu.

Dasheek points down.

Dasheek says, "Just.. Drop it."

Trajan says, "I don't know about anyone else, but I don't need the Immortals to draw me a diagrammed plan. I've heard all I need to."

Trajan stands near Nawain.

Gragnel says, "And Saragos speaks truth, Meraud has been very active in guiding us."

Sukidesu asks something in Rakash.

Ruea nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Kethrai frowns.

Zersha whispers something to Hebion.

Nawain quietly asks Illiya, "She said I must... guide you. I must show you what we all are capable of. That we can make such wonders, craft marvels, shape what is to come in Their image. She said I am Her Sword. Their Sword?"

Kethrai gets a blue iris from inside his rose-colored haversack.

Saragos nods to Nawain.

Dasheek exclaims, "Your pact with the enemies of the gods cannot be maintained!"

Nevali stands near Kethrai.

Khhsath frowns.

Kethrai puts his iris in his rose-colored haversack.

Nawain says, "That..."

Nawain frowns.

Nevali pats Kethrai on the back.

Daerlynn ponders.

Casari asks, "Neither side will tell us about the fight. Why are they fighting? Why did one or both sides need so much energy all of a sudden?"

Casari folds her arms across her chest.

Avrenka says to Dasheek, "Peace ... Truffenyi himself has said Asildu is not our enemy."

Trajan says, "Of course, if they gave Nawain a diagrammed plan, I wouldn't be opposed."

Trajan glances at Nawain.

Elurora cocks her head at Nawain.

Imroth glances at Avrenka.

Imroth asks Avrenka, "When was that?"

Kethrai says, "No. No, none of this makes any SENSE. There's no cause for them to be enemies. There's no reason in it. There's something more we don't know."

Avrenka says to Imroth, "Unaka's latest vision."

Nevali softly says, "There is something I'd like to say, on the subject of why we first gathered here..."

Casari nods to Kethrai.

Imroth shrugs.

Briaen says to Nawain, "Doubt will never be your enemy again. Now you know, as I do. You have seen, as I have seen. You are now burdened, as I am burdened. Tasked. Be joyful of it."

Aerilia says to Avrenka, "Not our most pressing one, at least. Unaka still harbors him ill intent if I'm not mistaken."

Sukidesu gazes at Nawain.

Vixonia scratches one ear, looking bemused.

Nawain gazes at Briaen.

Briaen nods graciously at Nawain, giving her a polite smile.

Imroth says, "I think he just said to not kill Asildu yet."

(Kerennya keeps her eyes on Nawain, hoping the little Rakash cleric will say more.)

Zersha quietly asks Nawain, "What happened to your neck? And your eyes?"

Trajan says, "Unaka has said repeatedly to trust no one."

Vaerek asks Avrenka, "What was Unaka's latest vision?"

(Nawain nods to Briaen, half-bowing.)

Trajan says, "Including, but not limited to Asildu."

Sofina asks Nawain, "Yes, what happened to your neck?"

Sofina glances at Nawain.

Vixonia leans on Allye.

Nawain asks Zersha, "What about them?"

Nawain frowns.

Kethrai says to Trajan, "Unaka has said not to trust everyone. Very different meaning."

Saragos says, "I have suspected something like this for a long time. The Immortals do not touch the world directly, They rely on us to be their instruments. The more we learn, the better we are able to manipulate magic, the more potent instruments we can be to do Their will. It was not lost on me that the Philosopher's Knot that killed Maelshyve was Sorcerous. We cleaned up that old mess. Hopefully we can do others with Their guidance."

Zersha says to Nawain, "You have black lines on your neck."

Gragnel nods to Saragos.

Nawain puts her lollipop in her slender rugursora.

Nawain gets a smooth chestnut brown kelpzyte mirror striated with iridescence swirls from inside a pale blue uzil cosmetic bag adorned with an ice sapphire clasp.

Tirost gazes at Saragos.

Aerilia nods to Saragos.

Nawain squints at a smooth chestnut brown kelpzyte mirror striated with iridescence swirls.

Sukidesu shrugs.

Madigan adjusts his half plate.

Avrenka asks Vaerek, "Unaka said, ""Anyway, I was thinking and praying about that Asildu guy, and whether he was the one who destroyed the Clans. I think the message I got from Truffenyi was that we need to keep looking. We need to find the real enemy, so we can strike. If we attack at Asildu right now, might be the only thing we get is more destroyed towns, and he's not even the one really doing it. You understand?"

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Kethrai rummages about his person, looking for something.

Vaerek asks, "Would an immortal just make some disappear? Snag them like some interplaner being?"

Briaen says to Saragos, "I have been trying to teach you this for a long time."

Trajan shakes his head at Kethrai.

Allye nods to Vaerek.

(Nawain prods at her neck, half-dazed expression becoming worried as she pokes at the black veins.)

Saragos nods to Briaen.

Allye says to Vaerek, "It has happened before."

Klausette fidgets nervously.

Allye glances at Briaen.

Sofina smiles at Nawain.

Vaerek says, "I could riftal summons someone the same way."

Sukidesu asks something in Rakash.

Saragos says to Briaen, "I'm there now. Sometimes people have to get there on their own, I suppose."

Kethrai asks Allye, "But I think their standard course is just to... smite?"

Kethrai glances at Sofina.

Briaen nods to Vaerek.

Vaerek says, "Seer's sense them."

Melindrha asks Vaerek, "As in "Will no one rid me of this troublesome... puppet?"

Gragnel takes a sip of his tea.

Sukidesu gazes at Nawain.

Avrenka flashes a quick grin at Melindrha.

Allye says to Kethrai, "To call a champion for counsel, though."

Hebion nods to Zersha.

Briaen says to Vaerek, "It has happened before. It is not entirely common."

Sofina asks Nawain, "No thoughts on the corruption running through your veins?"

Nawain says to Sukidesu something in Rakash.

Kethrai says, "Oh, if summoning, yes."

Nawain scowls at Sofina.

Vaerek nods to Briaen.

Nawain stands up.

Nawain puts her water in her slender rugursora.

Nawain puts her mirror in her slender rugursora.

(Sukidesu touches Nawain's shoulder gingerly)

Allye gazes at Nawain.

Daerlynn asks, "I am new to these discussions, but to me it seems the heralds oppose sorcery, and have destroyed our people to get their way. And our Gods tell us to embrace sorcery because it weakens their enemy..... either its the Heralds or someting that is using them or their name. Do we need to be hit over the head?"

Allye offers Nawain a small cup of aromatic wood violet tea.

Nawain accepts Allye's wood violet tea.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Kethrai says to Sofina in Ilithic, "Pretending to knowledge you don't have is a sign of a very fragile ego."

Vaerek asks Saragos, "When we lost people on that day there were clear signs of intervention. A clear light?"

Nevali gazes off into the distance.

Daerlynn shrugs.

Khhsath asks, "Sorcery. It is the only way to join this fight? The gods have shown no other path?"

Avrenka says, "A colorless light."

Saragos asks Vaerek, "Are you talking about the kidnapping?"

Vaerek asks Saragos, "A lightless light?"

Vaerek nods to Saragos.

Sukidesu gets a dirty inkpot from inside his riding cloak.

Imroth says to Khhsath, "Sorcery weakens the Heralds."

Sofina says to Kethrai in Ilithic, "She disappears and returns with black flowing through her veins. It was not there when she left."

(Nawain nods to Allye without taking her dark new eyes from Sofina.)

Nawain takes a sip of her tea.

Khhsath says to Imroth, "I have heard this. It is not what I ask."

(Tirost's eyes linger for just a moment on the streak of splaying black veins spreading along Nawain's neck.)

Sukidesu says, "I will be reapplying my Bless tattoo. There is no longer any doubt in my mind."

Nawain quietly says to Allye, "You always have the best tea."

Nawain takes a sip of her tea.

Avrenka asks, "The black ... representing Arcane?"

Imroth says to Khhsath, "I know no other way to harm a Herald."

Allye perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Nawain.

Casari says, "As long as Asketi murders rampantly every year, the death toll does not divide the Immortals and the Heralds. Something to keep in mind."

Khhsath makes a grunting noise.

Sofina nods to Avrenka.

Allye says to Nawain, "I hope it helps."

Nawain inhales a great swallow of air.

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Trajan says, "Look."

Trajan blinks.

Kethrai says to Sofina in Ilithic, "And you assume anything that looks like that must be something like you. A skin-deep reading."

Trajan coughs.

Dasheek nods.

Saragos says to Vaerek, "There were no-color flashes from the black sphere effect which I believe is what imprisoned them. We've seen no-color flashes from other Sorcerous castings since then. Valenal believes they are the signs of the energy he has been talking of entering our plane visibly during large effects."

Aerhys glances at Kethrai.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Trajan says to Nawain, "Perhaps you should sit for a minute."

Vaerek asks Nawain, "May I take a closer look at you?"

Dasheek asks, "There was a no-color flash when your letter disappeared, too, yes?"

Sofina asks Kethrai in Ilithic, "And you dont think your "champion" should explain herself?"

Vaerek nods to Saragos.

Dasheek says, "Was intercepted, rather.."

Nawain shifts her weight.

Sofina glances at Nawain.

Elurora moves into position to cover Nawain from harm.

Nawain nods to Vaerek.

Gragnel takes a sip of his tea.

Nawain takes a seat.

Saragos says to Vaerek, "I'm working on understanding the effect that imprisoned them in order to get them back. I definitely believe that it was Sorcerous, likely in the form of Elemental, Life, and Lunar, just as we saw in our brief view of the Null Prison."

Melindrha says, "Thank you to whoever put up Aura."

Daerlynn gazes at Nawain.

Sukidesu moves over to guard Nawain.

Gragnel nods to Saragos.

Kethrai says to Sofina in Ilithic, "I trust her to explain fully in time. Trust her certainly farther than I'd trust you."

Vaerek looks over Nawain very closely.

Ruea gazes up at the sky.

Nevali rubs her head.

You see Enelne's Repent Nawain Augtaire, Sfarns del Dzive of Siksraja, a Rakash Cleric.
A bright aura of holy energy emanates from Nawain, shining with a powerful inner fortitude.
Nawain has a high-cheekboned kite-shaped face with an inexorable streak of splaying black veins spreading along the neck, delicate ears accented by some Ilithic applewood-carved gatekeeper butterflies dangling upon leather cords, star-flecked abyssal black eyes and a freckled nose. Her black-streaked ginger hair is hip length and frizzy, and is worn unkempt. She has pale skin and a tightly laced thornweave corset ensnaring the waist of a coltish figure.
She is tiny for a Rakash.
A luminous lavender butterfly graced by prismatic lilac moonsilver wings floats lazily around her head, glowing with a lustrous sheen against her skin.
She appears to be in her prime.
Her nose is pierced with a slender hoop connected to a vine-like chain that trails across her right cheek, draped with delicate thealstone wisteria that rest against her face. The vine terminates in an earring that resembles a wisteria bloom.
Her right palm has a tattoo of a stylized butterfly sketched in thick inky black lines.
A luminous orb formed by a starry murder of crows hovers like a will-o-wisp, following her diligently.
She is in good shape.

She is holding a small cup of aromatic wood violet tea in her right hand.
She is wearing a rolled brim thornweave hat with a decorative green jaspe band, a wispy whisperlayne uaro's'sugi trimmed with midnight onyx that is loosely wound around the head and neck, a slender goldenglow glaes txistu embellished with a dragon-shaped mouthpiece, a pair of mourning cloak butterfly wings crafted from velvet, an ethereal butterfly fetish spreading wings of verdant moonsilver, a somber onyx-hued mourning gown sparsely adorned with darkstone and jet, a refined mourning robe crafted from shadesatin embellished with Elamiri sapphires, a glitzy nielloed gold wristlet dusted with crushed lifeless forest green estrildite, a gold turinstil ring, a polished asini oath ring graced with a large glittering avene, a substantial ka'hurst signet ring set with a goldenglow glaes intaglio crest and some black velvet slippers trimmed with grey pearls.

Imroth says, "I hope the gods have a plan."

Daerlynn leans on Vixonia.

Aerhys nods to Zersha.

Briaen smiles.

Sofina says to Kethrai in Ilithic, "Its been growing inside of her since Knife Clan, it is just now beginning to become visible."

Sofina gestures at Nawain.

Aerilia nods to Imroth.

Vixonia trills softly at Daerlynn.

Trajan says to Imroth, "It sounds as if they do."

Gragnel raises an eyebrow.

Dasheek nods in agreement.

Aerhys nods to Zersha.

Imroth nods to Trajan.

Avrenka asks Nawain, "Any further instructions or guidance from the Gods?"

Dasheek says, "And sounds like further insistence from *THE GODS* that we press them using sorcery."

Illiya looks with concern at Nawain.

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Dasheek says, "But. You know.."

Dasheek gazes at his fingernails.

Hebion asks Saragos in Ilithic, "If it was sorcery used in the kidnapping and the Heralds are against sorcery, what could that mean?"

Dasheek says, "Sorcery bad.."

Imroth chuckles at Dasheek.

Hebion coughs.

Illiya rubs Nawain in a friendly manner.

Hebion asks Saragos, "If it was sorcery used in the kidnapping and the Heralds are against sorcery, what could that mean?"

Kethrai says to Sofina in Ilithic, "I hope someday you can heal the corruption in your heart that seeks company in everything you touch."

Trajan says, "I know we're all eager to hear what Nawain has to say, but she's clearly just been through something the rest of us likely can't fathom. We should let her process for a moment."

Zersha glances at Kethrai.

Zersha glances at Sofina.

Aerhys frowns.

Kerennya nods at Trajan, obviously agreeing with his views.

Allye nods to Trajan.

Daerlynn nods to Trajan.

Nevali growls ferociously!

Hebion says in Ilithic, "Black veins can be seen when Holy is corrupted in some way, much like how paladins sense their streams."

Aerhys nods to Hebion.

Dasheek says, "I think this also makes it heretical for any government to outlaw sorcery."

Vaerek blinks at Nevali.

Dasheek gazes at his fingernails.

Nawain ponders.

Elurora glances at Hebion.

Nevali angrily says, "Shut up, shut UP, SHUT - UP! Stop arguing, stop theorizing, stop philosphizing, stop blaming, stop complaining! I didn't come here to for more of this, I came here to try to... to..."

Vaerek shakes his head.

Illiya gently asks Nawain, "Is there anything else that you want to tell us?"

Zersha gazes at Nevali.

Allye trills softly at Nevali.

Nevali uselessly says, "...I wanted to... whatever... like it matters to anyone, anymore..."

Vaerek pats Nevali on the back.

Kethrai trills softly at Nevali.

Sukidesu fixes Nevali with a proud, defiant stare.

Klausette nods to Nevali.

Nevali raises her arms skyward, chanting.

Zersha gazes down at the ground.

Briaen gazes at Nevali.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Klausette reaches up to rub Nevali's back.

Melindrha says, "She's not wrong."

Nawain says, "She said... They alone care for us, for all of us. Those within the Heralds grasp are still within Their grace."

Vixonia trills softly at Nevali.

Melindrha says, "The intention for tonight..."

Imroth glances at Nevali.

Nevali gestures.
A blinding flash of red light explodes into existence! As it fades, you notice that Nevali is gone.

Nawain nods at Melindrha, obviously agreeing with her views.

Elurora says, "The innocent do matter. The people trapped."

Elurora nods.

Nawain says, "The memorial. It still needs to happen."

Nawain frowns.

Aseanaecona whispers something to Allye.

Nawain stands up.

Khhsath flicks the tip of his tail toward the ground sharply.

Illiya nods to Nawain.

Aerilia furrows her brow.

Sukidesu nods to Nawain.

Gragnel nods to Nawain.

Kethrai nods to Nawain.

Aseanaecona peers quizzically at Allye.

Allye whispers something to Aseanaecona.

Saragos says to Hebion, "Good question. In the Null Prison, we saw the mana streams very distinctly separated from each other. It's very clear that whatever took them disapproved of Sorcery, whether it was the Heralds or not. Certainly this prison seems associated with the Heralds, so if they didn't do the kidnapping, it's being misused."

Kethrai says to Nawain, "You're right. It does."

Trajan nods to Nawain.

Aseanaecona nods to Allye.

Sukidesu says in Rakash, "We are with you, dear Nawain."

Dasheek says, "I got lost in the moment, apologies. This is a reverent time, and I agree it should not be overtaken by bickering. I'm done."

Laureh nods to Nawain.

Elurora nods to Dasheek.

Severei nods to Nawain.

Azume nods to Nawain.

Imroth asks, "What was Nevali on about?"

Nawain gravely says to Gragnel, "You were doing a good job leading us. Do you want to continue."

Klausette glances at Imroth.

Saragos says to Hebion, "I think either 1) when they do Sorcery the mana streams never collide because they are able to see all the streams and cast them our equivalent to natively, so it's not a problem for them, or 2) there are some things that just require Sorcery, and whoever imprisoned them wanted that effect, so it did it."

Dasheek says, "Nevali, I think, was distraught that this vigil for the fallen was interrupted by bickering and arguing."

Dasheek says, "Today, of all days."

Kethrai says to Imroth, "That we've all gotten distracted from why we came here, which was remembering the lives of the people who have been hurt by these events."

Melindrha says, "Us being self centered jerks."

Nawain takes a sip of her tea.

Imroth says, "Oh."

Kethrai nods at Dasheek, obviously agreeing with his views.

Imroth ponders.

Allye trills softly to herself.

Imroth says, "Well that's fair."

Gragnel says to Nawain, "I can try to wrap things up, yes. Though it will be rough getting things back on track all things considered."

Azume rummages about her person, looking for something.

Trajan pats Imroth on the back.

Nawain pats Gragnel on the back.

Vaerek sighs.

Gragnel says to Nawain, "Rest, sister. I'll handle this."

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Nawain nods.

Sukidesu rubs Nawain gently, massaging her muscles.

Avrenka nods to Madigan.

Nawain takes a seat near Sukidesu.

Daerlynn gets a finely woven cloth of claret-hued silk delicately embroidered with miniature silver lutes from inside her travel pack.

Sukidesu takes a seat near Nawain.

Vaerek says to Saragos, "This is progress. Even though it doesn't seem so I think we made headway."

Trajan shows Nawain his pinscher puppy.

Gragnel loudly says, "Okay, now I know theres a lot going on and that theres questions everyone wants to ask still."

Daerlynn puts her cloth in her travel pack.

Elurora gazes at Gragnel.

Nawain smiles at Trajan.

Klausette nods politely to Gragnel.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Severei nods politely to Gragnel.

Dasheek says, "It is a time to pause and remember the fallen. We won't forget."

Vaerek says to Saragos, "Hang in there. This is a sign of hope."

Daerlynn puts her bones in her travel pack.

Gragnel says, "But, I ask that you all respect those here who are mourning and please remain true to the purpose we gathered for."

Severei nods in agreement.

Illiya nods.

Briaen nods to Gragnel.

Laureh nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Trajan bows to Nawain.

Vixonia nods to Gragnel.

Saragos nods to Vaerek.

Gragnel says, "We have been seperated from our people, but here together we are bonded."

Allye nods to Gragnel.

Daerlynn gazes at Gragnel.

Gragnel says, "All know the pain of loss in some way or form, all can understand what it is like to be unable to see those you love and hold dear."

Gragnel says, "This is a time for us to comfort one another, and gather strength in unity."

Zersha gazes sadly at Gragnel.

(Kerennya gulps and quickly blinks away a tear.)

Vaerek says to Gragnel, "Despite our differences we are together."

Gragnel says, "It has been proven time and time again that together we can accomplish great and wonderous things."

Vaerek nods to Gragnel.

Dasheek nods in agreement.

Severei nods to Gragnel.

Gragnel says, "Word has been given that we must do so again."

Gragnel nods.

Aerilia nods.

Nawain nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Sukidesu nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Gragnel says, "Although our foe remains in shadow, we must look to the light to reveal them."

Illiya puts her almanac in her encompassing shadows.

Briaen nods in agreement.

Saragos nods to Nawain.

(Sukidesu nods solemnly and sighs quietly)

Illiya nods to Gragnel.

Daerlynn fidgets nervously.

Nawain gives Saragos a slight nod.

Dasheek says, "I think.."

Sukidesu gazes off into the distance.

Gragnel says, "It is my feeling that faith in the Immortals has been shown over and over to be our salvation. This time has been no different."

Sukidesu nods to Gragnel.

Vaerek puts his iris in his treasureweave cylinder.

Kethrai trills softly at Gragnel.

Saragos nods to Gragnel.

Tirost nods.

Trajan nods to Gragnel.

Kerennya nods.

Dasheek nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Kerennya takes a seat.

Sofina rubs her kyanite gwethdesuan.

Sofina shifts her weight.

Illiya nods to Gragnel.

Gragnel says, "In that regard, I would ask that all of faith please say prayers for our lost."

Aerilia kneels down.

Briaen gazes up at the sky.

Khhsath bows his head in acknowledgement.

Illiya smiles at Aseanaecona, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Gragnel says, "If you already are, then double your efforts."

Kerennya bows her head in acknowledgement.

Melindrha kneels down and begins to pray.

(Vixonia bows her head in reverent prayer.)

Severei nods to Gragnel.

Severei kneels down and touches her lips with the tips of her fingers.

(Aerilia clasps her hands together and bows her head.)

Kerennya kneels down and begins to pray.

Saragos kneels down and begins to pray.

Laureh whispers a prayer from her mouth into the wind, certain it will reach Enelne's ear.

Ruea slowly empties her lungs.

Trajan opens his steelsilk pouch.

Elurora just touched an ornate aldamdin trinket graced with a vedda dove.

Vaerek kneels down.

Trajan gets an oaken icon of the god Chadatru from inside his steelsilk pouch.

Aseanaecona gazes at Illiya.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Sofina glances up at the sky.

Illiya bows her head in acknowledgement.

(Elurora whispers a quiet prayer.)

Trajan kneels down and begins to pray.

Kerennya just touched a pair of demure golden earrings shaped like leaping dolphins.

Vaerek gets a blue iris from inside his treasureweave cylinder.

Tirost softly says, "I'm sorry, Lymira. I should be with you."

Zersha gazes up at the sky.

Kethrai kneels down and begins to pray.

Allye gazes at Tirost.

Trajan focuses his attention upon the Chadatru icon, to the exclusion of all else.

Tirost says, "You are the strong one, the witty one, the one who took action and did the right thing no matter what it took."

Madigan rubs Tirost gently.

Melindrha rubs a crested blue jay with a silvery-blue beak.

(Sukidesu softly prays while holding a gentle hand on Nawain's back)

A pained expression crosses Tirost's face.

Briaen nods to Tirost.

Aseanaecona gives Illiya some coins.

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

Tirost says, "Meraud, watch over my sister and our people. Guide me to your enemies, and give me the courage to fight to my last breath."

Gragnel says, "I feel today, more than ever, has shown that all the Immortals are united in this. Even those of the Western religons."

Trajan stands up.

Gragnel says, "This is something that should give us hope and unify us further."

Nawain nods to Gragnel.

Trajan puts his icon in his steelsilk pouch.

Allye nods to Gragnel.

Sukidesu nods to Gragnel.

Severei nods to Gragnel.

Elurora smiles at Gragnel.

Laureh nods emphatically.

Gragnel says, "We are not forgotten and we are not overlooked."

Kerennya nods in agreement.

Imroth stands up.

Dasheek asks Gragnel, "May I say a few words?"

Vaerek blinks at Gragnel.

Gragnel gestures at Dasheek.

Gragnel nods to Dasheek.

Dasheek says, "I think it's beautiful and bittersweet that we could lose ourselves today, even in bickering and high emotion."

Sukidesu rubs Nawain gently, massaging her muscles.

Gragnel nods in agreement.

Dasheek says, "The hurts of the past will fade, like a wound, and one day be forgotten."

Vaerek bows his head in acknowledgement.

Azume takes a seat near Nawain.

Dasheek says, "And we'll be able to move on and play, and laugh, and do all the things that makes life *LIFE*.."

Daerlynn hugs Vixonia, who wraps her arms around Daerlynn with a warm smile.

Zersha frowns.

Vixonia hugs Daerlynn, who wraps her arms around Vixonia with a warm smile.

Zersha whispers something to Hebion.

Allye hugs Vixonia, who wraps her arms around Allye with a warm smile.

Imroth exclaims, "Here's to planning a brighter future!"

Dasheek says, "The clans and Dirge are just the most recent rips in our hearts, and there will surely be more to come, but we will always prevail."

Dasheek says, "ANd it'll always be worth it."

Hebion nods to Zersha.

Laureh says, "They are with us, now and always."

Dancer Vixonia wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Briaen says, "Now, and always."

Illiya nods.

(Casari picks at the orichalcum nightingales on her satchel with an indecipherable expression.)

Dasheek nods.

Allye nods to Dasheek.

Tirost nods.

Severei says, "Now and always."

Zersha gives Hebion a slight nod.

Illiya says, "Now and always."

Daerlynn nods to Gragnel.

(Nawain drinks her tea, one finger digging into the muddy ground, meticulously recreating a massive tree at the edge of a cliff.)

Saragos nods.

Kethrai quietly says, "Now and always."

Vaerek says, "Now and always."

Vaerek nods.

Nawain nods.

Sukidesu says, "Now and always."

Allye quietly says, "Now and always."

Nawain says, "Now and always."

Saragos says, "Now and always."

Ruea nods.

A tear runs down Vaerek's face.

Melindrha taps a simple celadon pin enameled with a small deep rose donkey that she is wearing.

Daerlynn says, "Thank you for your words of peace, I hope they will help later, when I am less angry."

Daerlynn nods to Gragnel.

Imroth asks, "I anyone else a little worried about the possibility of the Immortals and Heralds killing each other and then some demon or something inheriting the world?"

Sofina smiles at Imroth.

Avrenka chuckles.

Elurora dryly says to Imroth, "That's a cheerful thought."

Imroth shrugs.

Melindrha says, "Sound military strategy."

Melindrha shrugs.

Madigan grunts at Imroth.

Briaen shakes his head.

Casari says, "Yes, and it's why I keep asking why they're fighting in the first place, and what else the Heralds might have been fighting before."

Vaerek says to Imroth, "Yeah, thanks for that."

Kethrai says to Imroth, "I'm never not worried about something like that."

Imroth says, "I just don't know why they are suddenly against each other."

Vaerek stands up.

Sofina says to Imroth in Ilithic, "Wouldnt you love to hear the vision I had."

Vaerek puts his iris in his treasureweave cylinder.

Trajan says to Imroth, "Not quite to that degree, but we all need to have a long conversation about Liraxes soon."

Sofina says to Imroth, "Wouldnt you love to hear the vision I had."

Elurora says, "I think there is a third thing but I also think this is not the time or place to argue over it."

Imroth asks, "Why are the immortals planning an uprising?"

Imroth nods.

Avrenka nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.

Imroth says, "Sorry."

Gragnel says, "Alright, everyone."

Briaen sighs.

Elurora flashes a quick grin at Imroth.

Sukidesu gazes at Gragnel.

Allye nods to Gragnel.

Aerilia says, "It's not my place to question the wisdom of the Immortals. They fight, and call us to help Them, so I will."

Gragnel says, "I think we've concluded our gathering today."

Sofina says to Imroth, "Much better outcome for me and mine."

Aerilia stands up.

Tirost nods to Aerilia.

Daerlynn says, "Right now I blame the Heralds until I am shown otherwise."

Gragnel says, "I really appreciate everyone here, it personally means a lot to me."

Elurora says to Imroth, "It is on our all minds, but our focus should be on those displaced and missing."

Allye says to Gragnel, "Thank you for leading us."

Imroth gazes at Sofina.

Sukidesu nods to Gragnel.

Tirost gazes at Nawain.

Nawain gazes off into the distance.

Sukidesu rubs Nawain gently, massaging her muscles.

Elurora says to Gragnel, "Your words were well said, thank you for them."

Elurora touches Gragnel with a confident grace and familiar smile.

Sukidesu says, "Ang rak."

Vaerek shakes Gragnel's hand.

Sukidesu coughs.

Vaerek nods to Gragnel.

Madigan puts his coffee in his traveler's pack.

Madigan adjusts his half plate.

Gragnel says, "I plan to visit this spot often a make my prayers here for my lost friends."

Kethrai takes a seat near Nawain.

Daerlynn curtsies to Madigan.

Nawain nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Elurora smiles at Gragnel.

Melindrha stands up.

Nawain gazes at Kethrai.

Imroth smiles at Gragnel.

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

Vaerek says to Gragnel, "Thank you. Thank you for everything."

Sukidesu nods to Gragnel.

Allye nods to Gragnel.

Kethrai quietly asks Nawain, "How're you doing?"

Aerhys bows to Gragnel.

Daerlynn smiles at Madigan.

Imroth says to Gragnel, "Thank you."

Avrenka quietly says to Gragnel, "Thanks for hosting."

Gragnel says, "I encourage others to do the same, and perhaps we can see about some sort of physical memorial to be placed."

Madigan smiles at Daerlynn.

Kerennya says to Gragnel, "I like that idea."

Aseanaecona nods to Gragnel.

Vaerek says, "Thank you to everyone. No one died and no clans or lands got destroyed this night."

Tirost nods to Madigan.

Allye nods to Gragnel.

Gragnel says, "Regardless, there is a spiritual memorial here already and you all have helped make that so."

Imroth says to Nawain, "Thank you for having us. I hope eventually you can give a more detailed account of what you saw."

Daerlynn smiles at Madigan.

Sukidesu rubs Nawain's back.

Briaen gazes at his torch.

Nawain says to Kethrai, "I am... myself. And I am changed. And both are good things."

Khozh Elizzibiana wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Madigan nods to Tirost.

Allye smiles at Nawain.

Madigan says, "Take care friends. Thank you for the service."

Nawain gravely says to Kethrai, "What can I say to convince you? I made a promise."

Saragos says to Gragnel, "I'd prefer to place a memorial on the sites themselves after we crack those encasements like walnuts."

Daerlynn says, "I should be off and sing my Dirge song elsewhere."

Trajan nods to Madigan.

Kethrai says, "Uh huh. Uh huh. Very clear, not at all ambiguous."

Daerlynn nods to Madigan.

Allye waves to Madigan.

Kethrai gives Nawain a wry grin.

Madigan says, "Good words."

Daerlynn waves.

Tirost kneels down before Nawain.

Sukidesu says, "Our whole world is ambiguous right now."

Sukidesu gazes up at the sky.

Sir Madigan wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Nawain smiles at Kethrai.

Gragnel says to Saragos, "I pray that it would be so simple."

Nawain gazes at Tirost.

Tirost says to Nawain, "Take care."

Sukidesu gives a rueful grin.

Tirost smiles at Nawain.

Nawain nods to Tirost.

Nawain smiles at Tirost.

Daerlynn wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Tirost stands up.

Nawain says to Tirost, "Small steps."

Nawain nods.

Tirost nods.

Ruea nods to Kethrai.

Nawain takes a sip of her tea.

Nawain inhales a great swallow of air.

Kethrai says to Nawain, "I trust that you believe it's right. I even trust that Enelne thinks it's right. But I don't... follow Enelne. Or Meraud, or Truffenyi, or any of them."

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Saragos says to Gragnel, "We'll get in one way or another. If there's anything that the Guilded are good at, it's destroying something once we have a target. One way or another, we'll get there."

Ruea says to Nawain, "Thank you for hosting this event, I am glad you were returned safely to us."

Nawain smiles at Ruea.

Sukidesu asks Kethrai, "Who DO you follow, may I ask?"

Tirost says to Aerilia, "Take care, Aerilia."

Aerilia nods to Tirost.

Aseanaecona mutters to herself.

Knight of Meraud Tirost wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Kethrai says to Sukidesu, "Hodierna."

Khhsath says, "It has been good to share in remembrance, in revelation."

Nawain asks Kethrai, "Is that what it will take to convince you? Hodierna Herself begging you to help?"

Avrenka ponders.

Khhsath flicks the tip of his tail toward the ground sharply.

Nawain gazes at Kethrai.

Gragnel says, "If any who still grieve would like to share communion in the coming days. I will make myself available, you just need only ask."

Briaen says to Kethrai, "Yet you have been to Lyba Bima, and you know the peace of it."

Sukidesu says, "Then perhaps...we need to have a conversation with Lady Hodierna."

Sukidesu nods.

Khhsath wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Ruea waves.

Nawain says to Kethrai, "Because if so, I will help you to see that. Somehow."

Allye says to Gragnel, "Thank you."

Nawain nods to Vaerek.

Vaerek says, "Take care everyone."

Allye waves to Vaerek.

Ruea wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Vaerek says, "Again, thank you."

Kethrai says to Nawain, "That would certainly clinch it. But, besides that? I need to understand, myself, what it's doing and why."

Vaerek waves.

Dasheek nods to Vaerek.

Illiya just hugged Vaerek.

Trajan asks Kethrai, "Do we need to hear testimony from each of the thirteen before you'll take action?"

Vaerek wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Nawain asks Briaen, "Is that the place..?"

Saragos whispers something to Nawain.

Nawain nods at Kethrai, obviously agreeing with his views.

Trajan peers quizzically at Kethrai.

Nawain nods at Saragos, obviously agreeing with his views.

Briaen says to Nawain, "The beginning, yes."

Casari says, "Both sides seem to need our help, so at this point, the idea that we're too small to be worthy of an explanation is out the window. Both sides should explain their perspective on the big picture, rather than just issue commands. Whichever one does so first gets the advantage."

Sukidesu rubs Nawain gently, massaging her muscles.

Casari folds her arms across her chest.

Sukidesu inhales a great swallow of air.

Sukidesu slowly empties his lungs.

Nawain says to Briaen, "What is over that cliff? I didn't want to look."

Zersha nods at Casari, obviously agreeing with her views.

Avrenka asks Kethrai, "Didn't the Heralds and the Primal Elanthia visions make it clear that they wish to return to Primal Elanthia?"

Nawain shudders.

Nawain rubs her eyes.

Briaen says to Nawain, "What you experienced was for you. And your journey. Alone."

Nawain gives a slight nod.

Gragnel says to Nawain, "Well, sister. I did my best. Expect me to have a bunch of questions for you after everyone gets done. But, I'll do that later on our own time."

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Aerilia glances up at the sky.

Zersha looks at Hebion and blushes.

Nawain hugs Gragnel, who wraps his arms around Nawain with a warm smile.

Dasheek says, "Visions visions visions.. We just SAW Nawain get taken... That wasn't a vision."

Nawain says to Gragnel, "Thank you."

Briaen says to Nawain, "As Trefren was for me."

Gragnel says, "I feel an altar needs visiting. Walk in the light of the Immortals, all."

Sukidesu nods at Dasheek, obviously agreeing with his views.

Gragnel gives a slight nod.

Kethrai says to Avrenka, "No. Elanthia showed us those visions as something precious to her, but she doesn't have a plan for that."

Reverend Gragnel wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Briaen nods.

Nawain nods to Briaen.

Dasheek says, "I don't believe visions can be trusted."

Hebion nods to Zersha.

Zersha pulls Aerhys to her in a tight hug.

Zersha pulls Sofina to her in a tight hug.

Sofina grins at Zersha.

Kethrai says, "The Heralds seem to be summoning these spires, but to what purpose, I have no idea."

Sofina hugs Zersha, who wraps her arms around Sofina with a warm smile.

Kerennya exhales softly on her sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

Zersha hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.

Allye hugs Zersha, who wraps her arms around Allye with a warm smile.

Zersha curtsies gracefully.

Aerhys pulls Zersha to him in a tight hug.

Sofina sticks her tongue out at Zersha.

Aerhys bows to Hebion.

Aerhys bows to Elurora.

Desert Dancer Zersha's group wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Aerhys bows to Sofina.

Elurora bows to Aerhys.

Illiya says to Nawain, "It sounds like a big task has been placed at your feet.. let me know if there is anything we can do to help."

Sofina curtsies to Aerhys.

Trader Klausette wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Aerhys hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.

Nawain nods to Illiya.

Allye hugs Aerhys, who wraps his arms around Allye with a warm smile.

Aerhys bows to Nawain.

Courtier Aerhys wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Saragos asks Kethrai, "Maybe you should pray to Hodierna for guidance?"

Kethrai laughs!

Briaen cocks his head.

Kethrai asks Saragos, "You think I don't, half a dozen times a day?"

Saragos says to Kethrai, "Ok, fair."

Nawain gazes at Kethrai.

Trajan says to Kethrai, "Sometimes we need to form our own conclusions. Every answer can't be provided for us."

Saragos stares intently at a black dog for a moment.

Saragos stares intently at a sand-hued lynx with a tufted black-tipped tail for a moment.

Kethrai says, "Well... In two andaen, I've put together a pure-mana casting party. Based on what happens there, I suspect we'll learn... something."

Imroth ponders.

Dasheek asks Kethrai, "You're going ahead with *that*??"

Aerilia gives a slight nod.

Illiya glances at Nawain.

Trajan shakes his head at Kethrai.

Sofina asks, "Empower the Heralds more?"

Illiya glances at Kethrai.

Melindrha says, "Right, stay away from Stone Clan, so the next temper tantrum doesn't squish people."

Nawain winces.

Nawain says to Melindrha, "Or Arthe Dale."

Casari says to Kethrai, "I will be there."

Melindrha makes an odd noise like she just inhaled a tart.

Allye frowns.

Melindrha nods to Nawain.

Sofina says to Kethrai, "I know its hard concept to understand, but sorcery will save us all."

Casari asks, "The world worked for... so long, with both the Heralds and the Immortals doing whatever their jobs are. So which one isn't doing their job? What happens if one side is no longer able to do their job?"

Rejind says, "Pure casting is still far and away the most common type, and likely always will be."

(Elurora stands in a loose attention pose, quiet but obviously listening.)

Sukidesu says, "To play demon's advocate or whatever, we all already use pure mana a lot, so..."

Sukidesu shrugs.

Rejind says, "A group of casters getting together and casting...is just normal."

Nawain ponders.

Kethrai says to Sofina, "It's not hard to understand, it's just hard to believe. But I'm willing to believe my eyes if they tell me."

Sukidesu nods at Rejind, obviously agreeing with his views.

Imroth nods to Casari.

Dasheek says, "Until the gods declare enemies..."

Briaen says to Sukidesu, "Most of us, do. I wouldn't say -all-."

Avrenka exclaims to Kethrai, "Connect the dots my friend. They sent those spires after yelling "A voice roars "For eons we have maintained these lands, our perfect balance! Your filth and audacity knows no limit!"

Dasheek says, "Then it could be perceived as an insult to them.."

Sukidesu grins at Briaen, his dimples flashing into view.

Rejind says, "I don't see why y'all are condemning him for...normally casting."

Sukidesu says, "Well. True."

Dasheek says, "Do what you want.. By all means. But.. C'mon.."

Trajan says, "I don;t feel as if anything good will come from a pure mana gathering right now."

Dasheek points up.

Imroth shrugs.

Allye says, "I must head home. Safe paths, everyone."

Elurora hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.

Illiya hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.

Rejind says, "The Empath's Guild hasn't exploded yet, and it's essentially an all-day every-day pure mana gathering."

Allye hugs Elurora, getting a smile in return.

Kerennya waves to Allye.

Allye hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Allye waves to Kerennya.

Nawain says, "I think both are doing their jobs. And a third thing is causing an imbalance, and happy to hide in the chaos as everyone blames each other."

Nawain frowns.

Trajan nods politely to Allye.

Melindrha says, "Keth can do as he pleases. We all can, no matter how wrong we find each other."

Kethrai says to Trajan, "Well, I didn't feel as if anything good would come from multiple sorcery gatherings, and all that came from them were spires on the clans."

Trajan nods to Nawain.

(Sukidesu rubs Nawain's arm gently)

Elurora nods to Nawain.

Allye waves to Trajan.

Kethrai says, "I suppose we'll all find out in two andaen."

Trajan waves to Allye.

Cateress Allye wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Imroth says, "Makes you feel pretty strong as a mortal - when neither side can do what they want without your help."

Illiya says to Kethrai, "I will be there as an observer either way, and I'm interested to see what you discover."

Dasheek nods to Imroth.

Illiya flashes a quick grin at Imroth.

Briaen says to Kethrai, "If you believe this is the path before you, then I bid you follow that instinct. I will pray it causes you no guilt, nor undue burden."

Kerennya says to Kethrai, "I dunno, I think a pure casting party could reveal some potentially useful data."

Kethrai nods at Illiya, obviously agreeing with her views.

Dasheek nods in agreement.

Sofina just left.

Trajan says to Kethrai, "You're speaking of feeding streams of pure mana to an unknown enemy, which we've been told is its food source, simply so you can make up your mind about picking a side."

Avrenka says, "It's certainly an interesting experiment."

Imroth says, "Maybe we should be the ones making demands."

Sofina just arrived.

Sofina casually observes the area.

Elurora raises an eyebrow in Sofina's direction.

Dasheek points at Trajan.

Nawain tilts her head up.

Kethrai says to Trajan, "A drop in the bucket, if that's actually true."

Nawain takes a sip of her tea.

Avrenka says to Trajan, "Eh what's a little bit more food gonna do? Can't be worse than 4 clans being encased."

Nawain glances up at the sky.

Dasheek says, "Aiding and abetting the enemy, if that's true."

Sofina looks at Elurora and shrugs.

Dasheek says, "The enemy of the *gods*..."

Illiya says to Avrenka, "It could be 5 clans."

Dasheek says, "Whose favor you enjoy."

Kerennya clucks her tongue and shakes her head.

Kethrai asks Dasheek, "You planning to swear off Elemental magic, then?"

Dasheek says, "But.. You know. You do you."

Dasheek says, "Nope."

Avrenka says to Illiya, "....right."

Trajan looks at Avrenka and shrugs.

Dasheek says, "Never been asked to."

Rejind says, "Ok again...the overwhelming majority of casting is pure casting."

You hear a brief ringing in your ears.

Briaen says to Dasheek, "You are not empowered to decide who the enemies of the Immortals are. I am, however. So do leave it to the professionals."

Sukidesu says, "Nothing is to be resolved arguing here. What will be will be, and we will see."

Trajan says to Avrenka, "One might say the same thing about sorcery, but it seems to be harming them."

Elurora looks at Briaen, obviously trying not to grin.

Dasheek says to Briaen, "I don't know you."

Elurora chortles softly at some secret joke.

Sofina asks Briaen, "Oh dear Briaen, and who are the enemies then?"

Briaen says to Dasheek, "Perhaps an introduction would serve you well, then."

Illiya grins at Sofina, her dimples flashing into view.

Casari puts her shell in her black longcoat.

Aseanaecona stands up.

Dasheek shrugs.

Nawain hugs a soft jewel-tone velvet butterfly. You swear you hear it let out a series of faint clicks.

You notice as a black dog looks upward negligently.

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Aerilia glances up at the sky.

Sukidesu rubs Nawain gently, massaging her muscles.

Illiya quietly asks Nawain, "I know you are perhaps a bit overwhelmed right now, but would you possibly like to speak at our Zoluren Community Forum to spread the message you have been given?"

Nawain nods at Illiya, obviously agreeing with her views.

Illiya gazes happily at Nawain.

Nawain wearily says to Illiya, "Of course."

Avrenka wryly asks, "Does that make Nawain the 6th messenger?"

Avrenka smiles sardonically.

Kerennya giggles at Avrenka.

Imroth chuckles.

Kethrai inhales a great swallow of air.

Imroth nods to Avrenka.

Kethrai slowly empties his lungs.

Sukidesu says, "If so, she's at least one of us and no stranger."

Illiya says, "Honestly, I trust Nawain more than some random people I've never met before."

Imroth says, "I like that."

Illiya nods at Sukidesu, obviously agreeing with his views.

Imroth continues to praise Nawain.

Nawain blushes furiously!

Azume pulls Nawain to her in a tight hug.

Kethrai quietly says, "If... IF... we do our pure mana casting party and it doesn't make things better, or even makes things worse... I'll be ready to toss away my iris. And it would... lay some scaffolding under some theories."

Sclerotia wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Nawain gazes at Kethrai.

Sukidesu nods politely to Kethrai.

Trajan asks, "Can we afford for things to get much worse?"

Nawain quietly says to Kethrai, "I will hold you to that."

Elurora shakes her head at Trajan.

Imroth asks, "How long are you giving them to take down the vines after the party?"

Sofina asks Kethrai, "You're willing to be another Clan or city that this is the right course of action?"

Elurora slowly says, "I do not think the loss of another city or clan likely with his party."

Sofina just left.

Sukidesu nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.

Aerilia shakes her head.

Sukidesu says, "Yes, not likely."

Casari says, "Unless the Immortals decide to start taking cities as well."

Sukidesu shakes his head.

Kethrai says to Casari, "Which seems less likely."

Sofina just arrived.

Dasheek traces a careful sigil in the air.

Kethrai says, "I still won't be convinced this is truly a fight between the Immortals and the Heralds, though. I suspect the Immortals have a different target..."

Nawain gives Kethrai a slight nod.

Sukidesu nods to Kethrai.

Avrenka shrugs.

Sukidesu says, "I agree it seems...odd, if it is the Heralds. Not like them."

Kerennya says to Kethrai, "Then just say our big bad evil guy then...BBEG for short."

Kerennya nods.

Trajan says, "We have four spired villages, one entity from the plane of probability, a location not necessarily known for its magnanimous inhabitants, floating around establishing devices outside of our gates, and still 5 missing compatriots."

Trajan says, "In case anyone wanted the score."

Elurora softly says to Kethrai, "The First Gardener, who was jailed."

Sukidesu nods to Elurora.

Kethrai nods to Elurora.

Avrenka says, "Or the Jailor, the orange dragon."

Briaen says, "My research into wild magic has suggested a divine struggle of some variant. I retain my stance on Asildu deserving an end. And I intend to deliver it to him, as soon as we conspire to strip him of whatever meteor source causes the spires."

Elurora shakes her head at Briaen.

Severei says, "Oh, I want to stab Asildu regardless of who the enemy is."

Casari says to Briaen, "I'm pretty certain he's a victim."

Avrenka chuckles.

Illiya says, "Unaka has asked us not to attack Asildu."

Elurora nods to Illiya.

Aerilia says to Trajan, "But we have a directive now. The gods have told us how to weaken Their enemy. So long as we focus on that, I feel we'll make it through this."

Briaen says, "Victims have graves too."

Avrenka says, "Attacking Asildu is counterproductive."

Casari says, "So do unhinged maniacs who want to go around killing everyone to feel better."

Imroth says, "Nah it would feel good."

Avrenka raises his palms skyward, chanting.

Elurora says, "And may cause more harm to the innocent."

Imroth says, "That's worth something."

Severei nods at Imroth, obviously agreeing with his views.

Trajan nods to Aerilia.

Severei says, "I'll behave though. For now."

(Nawain's eyes drift closed and she sags a bit against Sukidesu's shoulder.)

Elurora says, "It is not WE who pay when they are angry, it is innocent families and towns."

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

Sukidesu rubs Nawain gently, massaging her muscles.

Avrenka says, "Yowch."

Briaen asks Casari, "Remind me again who killed him the first time?"

Imroth nods to Elurora.

Briaen smirks.

Aerilia winces.

Melindrha touches Avrenka with a confident grace and heartfelt smile.

Kethrai asks, "Hey, maybe this will make you all look forward to the pure mana party. If Asildu gets proved wrong, right to his face. Imagine that?"

Avrenka says to Melindrha, "Thanks."

Casari says to Briaen, "Exactly."

Melindrha says, "Welcome."

Trajan says to Aerilia, "I'm just presenting evidence on why strengthening the enemy might not be the best of ideas."

Melindrha says, "Happens a lot lately."

Melindrha grins.

Aerilia nods to Trajan.

Avrenka says, "Just trying to do my part, you know."

Illiya asks Kethrai, "Is he attending your party?"

Sukidesu says to Nawain, "Do you need help getting home? I could help you get to your treehouse."

Elurora says to Nawain, "I could carry you if your legs are feeling weak."

Sofina says, "I can walk her. Theres much to be discussed."

Kethrai says to Illiya, "I haven't gotten an RSVP. But I somehow expect him."

Sofina smiles at Nawain.

Sukidesu grins at Elurora, his dimples flashing into view.

Nawain blinks.

Illiya nods to Kethrai.

Nawain rubs her eyes.

Elurora says to Sukidesu, "I am sure you could as well."

Elurora grins at Sukidesu.

Sukidesu nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.

Sukidesu grins, revealing his dimples.

Sofina stretches out a hand imploringly to Nawain.

Nawain tiredly says, "I'm good."

Nawain frowns at Sofina.

Sukidesu rubs Nawain gently, massaging her muscles.

Elurora shakes her head at Sofina.

Casari says, "If neither side is going to explain the real war here, then we'll have to find the information ourselves. Somehow. I'll do it myself, if everyone else is so distracted and sure of themselves."

Sukidesu says, "Well, when you're ready to go, let us know. I don't feel right leaving you by yourself."

Sofina says to Elurora, "I mean her no harm. I'm more interested."

Casari says to Kethrai, "I look forward to seeing what we learn. Thanks for organizing that."

Nawain narrows her eyes.

Elurora gazes at Sofina.

Casari nods politely.

Nawain nods at Sukidesu, obviously agreeing with his views.

Firehawk Casari wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Kethrai nods.

Imroth says, "Pretty sure speaking directly with an Immortal makes you wobbly in the legs but resolute in your faith."

Nawain nods.

Melindrha grins.

Laureh nods at Imroth, obviously agreeing with his views.

Kerennya takes a seat.

Nawain quietly says to Sofina, "There is nothing you can say to me to tempt me to turn from Them. Nothing at all."

Melindrha says, "Given who I worship, I'd be wobbly from the excellent booze."

Trajan says, "Something will come of that 'party', but I don't think it will be anything good."

Illiya grins at Melindrha, her dimples flashing into view.

Melindrha puts her monograph in her moonsilk carryall.

Kethrai says to Trajan, "Even if you're right, then greater unity amongst us adventurers will."

Sukidesu gazes up at the sky.

Imroth says to Sofina, "I like hearing all sides. Some other time I would love to hear your take."

Kethrai says, "But if you're wrong -- and pure mana shores up the plane the same way sorcerous casting has been -- then we need new theories."

Elurora looks at Imroth and sighs.

Trajan shakes his head at Kethrai.

Sofina exclaims to Imroth, "I love talkign!"

Sofina beams at Imroth!

Melindrha laughs!

Trajan says, "We're in a struggle where every little bit counts."

Kerennya says to Elurora, "An open mind is a good thing. Some of us are smart enough to put a screen in front of ours so the flies don't get in."

Kerennya grins.

Trajan says to Kethrai, "And you're talking about generating more than a little bit."

Kethrai asks Trajan, "Best that we know what direction our effort should go in, then?"

Melindrha winks.

Elurora grins at Kerennya.

Trajan says to Kethrai, "A lot of us already do."

Rejind gets a balsa heron figurine from inside his canvas backpack.

Rejind gazes thoughtfully at a balsa heron figurine.

Melindrha nods.

Rejind winks at Melindrha.

Melindrha grins.

Rejind puts his figurine in his canvas backpack.

Kethrai says, "Clearly."

Sukidesu rubs Nawain gently, massaging her muscles.

Sofina says to Imroth, "My opinion is rather biased, but I'd gladly speak with you sometime."

Sofina nods to Imroth.

Imroth nods to Sofina.

Trajan says to Kethrai, "This party is akin to handing a murderer a knife to see if he's innocent, or not."

Imroth says, "Bias is all around I would guess."

(Sukidesu holds Nawain upright and lets her rest on his shoulder)

Saragos just left.

Illiya says, "We are going to head out too."

Avrenka pats Nawain on the back.

Aerilia asks Kethrai, "This is no longer strange scholars debating and vying for our allegance. The gods have told us what to do. What could you learn that would make you go against them?"

Dasheek says to Briaen, "I'm not much of a talker, more a fighter. One of these days you might get that introduction. Until then, don't presume to know what I'm empowered to do."

Avrenka says to Nawain, "Stay strong."

Illiya gently says to Nawain, "You did good today."

Dasheek says, "Be dangerous folks."

Dasheek winks.

Melindrha nods to Imroth.

Nawain rubs her eyes.

Illiya just hugged Nawain.

Nawain nods to Avrenka.

Briaen says to Dasheek, "I'm not at all impressed, nor concerned."

Nawain nods to Illiya.

Imroth joins Melindrha's group.

Nawain hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Dasheek pats Briaen on the back.

Sofina smiles at Briaen.

Shadow's Touch Melindrha's group wandered into a garden pavilion.

Illiya hugs Elurora, getting a smile in return.

Dasheek says to Briaen, "Oh, we all know."

Elurora hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Sofina says to Briaen, "You still do got it in you."

Illiya hugs Kethrai, who wraps his arms around Illiya with a warm smile.

Strawberry Nurse Illiya's group wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Elurora shakes her head.

Kethrai says to Aerilia, "'The gods' have not. Some gods have. Enelne, Truffenyi, Tamsine, and Meraud all seem to be in accord, true enough."

Aerilia raises an eyebrow.

Kethrai says, "But the Immortals do not always act in unison. In fact, often they act act cross purposes."

Aerilia asks, "Who do you need confirmation from to be convinced, if four is not enough?"

Avrenka says, "He said Hodierna."

Trajan says, "He needs a signed petition from the other nine, apparently."

Avrenka shrugs.

Kethrai says, "I follow Hodierna, and I don't know what She would ask of me. If I knew, this would be a very easy decision."

Aerilia says, "Then by all means, let our next vigil to to Her."

Nawain gently says to Kethrai, "We'll ask Her. You'll get the answers you need to hear."

Sukidesu finishes humming a quiet lullaby.

Rejind says, "The Immortals have not instructed us to -stop- normal casting, merely increase sorcerous casting."

Nawain nods in agreement.

Sukidesu nods at Nawain, obviously agreeing with her views.

Sukidesu nods at Aerilia, obviously agreeing with her views.

Trajan nods to Rejind.

Aerilia nods to Rejind.

Avrenka says, "Indeed .. in fact nobody has said to stop normal casting, interestingly enough."

Kethrai says to Aerilia, "Briaen has a vigil set to Berengaria. I certainly plan to attend and ask."

Aerilia nods to Kethrai.

Kethrai nods at Avrenka, obviously agreeing with his views.

Rejind says to Avrenka, "That is what 'pure' casting is, for all but Necromancers."

Briaen nods graciously at Kethrai, giving him a polite smile.

Avrenka says, "You'd think that ceasing normal casting would be far more damaging to the Heralds than promoting sorcery."

Avrenka says, "And yet no one has espoused that idea."

Avrenka shrugs.

Rejind says, "I doubt it. Ceasing normal casting wouldn't change the status quo much as I understand it, the mana would still be there."

Avrenka says, "Yes, but energy is generated thru resistance and movement of the mana."

Avrenka says, "Resistance such as thru us, weaving, patterns and runestones."

Briaen gazes at Nawain.

Aerilia says, "If getting adventurers to stop sorcery is a lost cause, getting them to stop magic altogether is even more hopeless a task."

Nawain leans on Sukidesu.

Avrenka gives Aerilia a wry grin.

Briaen says to Nawain, "You need rest."

Nawain snores.

Nawain blinks.

Rejind says, "I'm just trying to figure out why everyone is so against Kethrai. A gathering to do a bunch of 'pure' casting is entirely just a bunch of mages doing normal casting. You might as well say a group of Empaths setting up Triage should be banned."

Nawain blinks.

Nawain observes Briaen with fascination.

Rejind nods to Aerilia.

Avrenka says to Aerilia, "Very true ... I just thought it was interesting no one brought it up."

Nawain asks Briaen, "I.. what?"

Sukidesu leans on Nawain.

Sukidesu rubs Nawain gently, massaging her muscles.

Aerilia nods to Avrenka.

Elurora says, "Need rest."

Elurora nods to Nawain.

Nawain rubs her eyes.

Briaen nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.

Sukidesu says, "We'll make sure she gets home safe."

Kethrai stands up.

Sukidesu nods to Briaen.

Kethrai dusts himself off.

Nawain says, "I need to talk to Vaerek. Need to convince him, too."

Nawain frowns.

Nawain stands up.

Nawain wobbles, looking a bit faint.

Kerennya stands up.

Nawain blinks.

Nawain frowns.

Sukidesu stands up.

Kerennya gathers up a pink-checked cotton cloth and all the food it holds, stuffs the bundle into a silverwillow picnic basket, and closes the lid securely.

Nawain leans on Sukidesu.

Trajan pats Nawain on the back.

Elurora says to Rejind, "I am not against Kethrai, I do not know the right answer."

Sukidesu rubs Nawain gently, massaging her muscles.

Sukidesu says, "Small steps."

Nawain says, "Small steps."

Nawain smiles at Briaen.

Kerennya says, "We had a good one tonight."

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Severei stands up.

Azume stands up.

Kethrai says to Nawain, "In a short while, I'll be convinced or I won't. If I am, I'll do what I can to help you convince others."

Nawain nods at Kethrai, obviously agreeing with his views.

Nawain says to Kethrai, "Guard against powerful illusions."

Trajan frowns at Kethrai.

Nawain says to Kethrai, "They have every reason to keep you convinced."

Nawain gazes at Kethrai.

Kethrai says to Nawain, "I can only follow my heart. The same as you know in your heart it was Enelne who spoke to you today, I'll have to turn it toward anything I see."

Nawain nods to Kethrai.

Aerilia glances up at the sky.

Trajan shakes his head.

Sofina studies the faces around her.

Avrenka says, "The heart is deceitful beyond understanding."

Nawain says to Kethrai, "Your heart is why I trust you. We'll find the truth together."

Sukidesu nods emphatically.

Kethrai nods to Nawain.

Kerennya says to Kethrai, "You know, I had an interesting thought earlier. What if ALL of the Heralds have become 'addicted' to pure mana the way the Rogue Gardener was? Then we have the most powerful beings on the plane doing stupid stuff to get more. It could also explain why the Immortals would be against them. I could be wrong, though."

You hear the voice of Sofina say, "Do keep an eye on the neck though Nawain, it doesnt look healthy at all."

Nawain growls low in the back of her throat.

Elurora folds her arms across her chest.

Nawain wearily says, "I will deal with you later, Sofina."

Avrenka says, "Or perhaps the Heralds are so obsessed with their Garden, that they are willing to spend whatever increasing energy upkeep to have it."

Nawain mutters something into the air about small steps.

Sukidesu nods to Nawain.

Avrenka says, "The third vision made it very clear that it needed more and more energy."

Nawain stares at her feet, but can't seem to figure out which one to take a step with first.

Avrenka says, "And unsustainable amount of energy."

Kethrai says to Kerennya, "It's... a thought. But, I'm not convinced the Heralds are the same thing as the Gardener. If my gut leads me right, the dragon-lady we saw was a Herald. The gardener was her servant."

Trajan says to Avrenka, "Valenal was sufficiently clear about that, as well."

Laureh gazes at Nawain.

Avrenka says to Trajan, "Liraxes also mentioned it."

Avrenka shrugs.

Trajan frowns.

Trajan says, "Liraxes."

Kethrai asks Nawain, "All right, who's getting you home?"

Nawain rubs her head.

Sukidesu pats Nawain on the back.

Elurora looks with concern at Nawain.

Kerennya says to Avrenka, "Which vision says the *garden* needs more mana? I don't remeber anything giving me *that* impression."

Briaen gazes up at the sky.

Briaen slowly empties his lungs.

Elurora touches Briaen with a confident grace and familiar smile.

Nawain glances at Sukidesu.

Aerilia bobs a brief, respectful bow.

Sukidesu dimples at Nawain.

Mageling Aerilia wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Kerennya says, "And I've been looking quite a bit at the visions lately."

Avrenka says to Kerennya, "The gardener in the third vision required more and more energy."

Sukidesu stretches out a hand imploringly to Nawain.

Nawain nods.

Nawain says to Kethrai, "Suki can get me home."

Nawain says, "He's tall enough I can't possibly tip him over."

Nawain gazes at Sukidesu.

Sukidesu grins at Nawain, his dimples flashing into view.

Elurora chuckles.

Kethrai asks, "You sure you don't want some extra company just in case?"

Elurora says, "Maybe I should walk with you, just in case."

Rejind raises his hand in a quick salute.

(Nawain glances around, sniffing a bit as if searching for a scent.)

Nawain ponders.

Fury's Touch Rejind wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Nawain slowly says, "Might be a good idea."

Sukidesu reaches over and holds hands with Nawain.

With a friendly smile, Sukidesu holds Elurora's hand.

Kethrai nods in agreement.

Kethrai joins Sukidesu's group.

Avrenka says, "Be safe."

Elurora bows to Avrenka.

Elurora grins at Avrenka.

Sukidesu waves to Avrenka.

Avrenka nods to Elurora.

Avrenka nods to Sukidesu.

Nawain says, "Thank you all for coming."

Trajan nods to Nawain.

Trajan says, "Always."

Nawain gives a slight nod.

Nawain says, "Be safe."

Nawain waves.

Avrenka raises his palms skyward, chanting.

Trajan waves.

Elurora bows to Trajan.

Avrenka nods to Kerennya.

Doctor of Kittens Sukidesu's group wandered into a pool filled with swirling water at the base of the waterfall.

Avrenka says, "Stars guide you all."

Trajan raises his hand in a quick salute.

Avrenka gestures.

Without fanfare, Avrenka is simply gone.