Ayrell/Logs/Researching the Storm First Experiment/10292022

A log of the first experiment in the Researching the Storm event series.

Date & Time

Year of the Golden Panther, 443 years since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer. It is the 2nd day of the 6th month of Arhat, the Fire Lion. It is currently summer. 10/29/2022

Location

[Shard, Katamba's Crescent Road]

Stormwill Tower, home of the Warrior Mages and Empaths of Shard, dominates much of the view to the northwest, an ominous shadow that passes a heavy hand over the sky and stars. Even more ominous is a cloud that hovers over the tower, churning and rumbling with thunder and lightning. The babbling burble of water rushing brings comfort to the night's loneliness where the Bridge of Linden Leaves rises up, creating safe passage over one of Shard's many natural channels to the south. You also see a black panther that is sitting and a prominent sign staked into the ground outside the guild.

Arrival and Greeting Conversations

Ayrell smiles.

Miskton smiles.

Xelten smiles at Ayrell.

Miskton nods politely to Ayrell.

Ayrell smiles at Xelten.

Kethrai bows to Ayrell.

Ayrell nods politely to Miskton.

Scholar of the Grove Uryutis just arrived.

Xelten nods politely to Uryutis.

Ayrell smiles at Uryutis.

Uryutis waves.

Miskton smiles at Uryutis.

Ayrell curtsies gracefully to Uryutis.

Uryutis says, "Hello everyone."

Miskton nods politely to Uryutis.

Ezerak doffs his top hat at Xelten.

Miskton says, "Good evening."

Ayrell says to Uryutis, "Good evening. It is an honor to see you."

Ezerak doffs his top hat at Uryutis.

Thunder rumbles from the perpetual stormcloud above.

Kethrai bows to Uryutis.

Xelten says to Uryutis, "I am pleased to see we got your attention with this one."

Ezerak nods.

Ezerak says to Uryutis, "Good to see you again."

Uryutis says, "I was curious to hear what was planned."

Jaelia curtsies to Uryutis.

Uryutis gestures.

A shimmering ethereal shield surrounds Uryutis.

Jaelia beams at Ayrell.

Ezerak nods politely to Jaelia.

Ezerak waves to Kethrai.

Jaelia nods to Miskton.

Xelten scans the area briefly.

Kethrai asks, "May I offer any healing before we start?"

Uryutis says to Ayrell, "What is planned? Lightning can be a tricky one to experiment with."

Ezerak says to Kethrai, "Please."

Xelten dryly asks, "Did Mazrian have second thoughts?"

Kethrai touches Ezerak with a confident grace and familiar smile.

Miskton says to Kethrai, "I've got a few scratches, if you don't mind."

Jaelia says, "Do I need to set up blessings for others, or things of that manner? Please be aware, I can rejuveniate, but I am not sure I quite have the Skill to quite help others cross the bridge, but hopefully, We can assist with that."

Kethrai touches Miskton with a confident grace and familiar smile.

Miskton nods politely to Ayrell.

Ayrell says to Uryutis, "It is a bit of a rough plan, due to the unpredictable nature of storms."

Uryutis smiles.

Kethrai asks Miskton, "Any chance you might be able to offer transport here?"

Kethrai taps a crystalline kyanite gwethdesuan that he is wearing.

Miskton says to Kethrai, "I probably can."

Kethrai says, "Anuril was asking on the gweth."

Ayrell says, "I have a copper rod we will use as a source of grounding that I will place... on the ground. I have aligned myself to electricity, though depleted, and will stand near it with a rod of my own to attempt... well... to be struck, so I may be able to sense anything about the source of the storm."

Jaelia nods.

Ayrell says, "We hypothesize that, if it affects the charge of my alignment, it may indicate a connection to the Plane of Electricity."

Ayrell says, "We did bring copper rods for others to use in an effort to keep the electricity aimed here, so it does not strike any civilians."

Miskton gestures.

Miskton gazes skyward and traces the planetary alignments in the air.

Flickering grey radiance erupts from seemingly nowhere, forming a jagged rift in the air. Anuril steps out from within the light, followed by a gust of chill winds. The rift vanishes as swiftly as it appeared.

Anuril beams!

Anuril bows to Miskton.

Kethrai asks, "Would a direct connection to the Plane of Electricity behave differently than, say, a large and long-lasting spell pattern?"

Miskton nods politely to Anuril.

Ezerak gets a large sack from inside a swirling eddy of incandescent light bound by a gold-striated coralite frame.

Kethrai stands near Anuril.

Ayrell says, "In addition, we are going to have other warrior mages present attempt to use the Other Sight on the storm, to see if they notice anything, should our attempt to lure the lightning succeed."

Uryutis ponders.

Anuril joins Ayrell's group.

Uryutis says, "Makes one wonder why the guild hasn't set up copper rods."

Ayrell laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Ayrell nods at Uryutis, in complete agreement with his views.

Jaelia asks, "Is there an Immortal or topic you wish me to offer a prayer to before we begin?"

Ayrell says, "It has been discussed at our previous meetings."

Ayrell chuckles.

Anuril blinks at Uryutis.

Anuril bows to Uryutis.

Uryutis smiles at Anuril.

Xelten says, "We are hoping to ascertain whether this storm is maintained by an extraplanar source or if it is more or less natural. This was a thoroughly Mazrian solution to that question, but it seems Ayrell's courage outweighs his this evening."

Xelten chuckles to himself.

Miskton gestures.

Uryutis nods at Xelten, obviously agreeing with his views.

Jaelia grins.

Mazrian just arrived, leading his group.

Uryutis says, "Certainly a long standing question."

Mazrian dusts himself off.

Anuril bows to Mazrian.

Anuril respectfully says to Mazrian, "Halipa."

Ayrell nods at Uryutis, in complete agreement with his views.

Etasia grins, revealing her dimples.

Mazrian smiles at Anuril.

Mazrian bows to Uryutis.

Etasia dusts herself off.

Jaelia nods to Mazrian.

Xelten chuckles to himself.

Uryutis waves to Mazrian.

Kethrai bows to Mazrian.

Etasia waves to Ayrell.

Mazrian quietly says to Uryutis, "Always a pleasure to see you again."

Mazrian nods to Jaelia.

Ayrell says to Uryutis, "We are truly hoping this may at least provide a clue, if not some solid information or answers."

Etasia smiles at Ayrell, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Mazrian bows to Kethrai.

Kethrai waves to Etasia.

Uryutis says, "Likewise, sir."

Ayrell smiles at Etasia.

Mazrian smiles at Ayrell.

Etasia waves to Kethrai.

Xelten says to Mazrian, "Ah, you did come after all. Ayrell was ready to take your place as the ah... target."

Ayrell smiles at Mazrian.

Ezerak lays his palms against Mazrian's in a quick, yet deliberate movement.

Etasia waves to Ezerak.

Miskton says to Mazrian, "Outran my attempts to do multiple rifts."

Etasia smiles at Ezerak, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Miskton chuckles.

Ayrell says to Xelten, "I am the target."

Mazrian flashes a quick grin at Miskton.

Ezerak waves to Etasia.

Jaelia grins.

Mazrian says to Xelten, "Wild horses wouldn't have kept me away."

Etasia waves to Miskton.

Xelten says to Ayrell, "I stand corrected."

Ayrell smiles at Xelten.

Khhsath just arrived.

Etasia says to Ayrell, "The target oh no."

Ayrell says, "Ezerak even made me a pretty silver rod."

Ayrell gets a silver rod from inside her sinuous cloak.

Etasia raises an eyebrow.

Khhsath glances up at the sky.

Jaelia beams at Ayrell.

Mazrian says, "I've been soaking in salt water and I'm carrying lots of coppers, so I believe I'm ready."

Etasia smiles at Jaelia, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Ayrell says, "I may as well get struck by lightning in style."

Etasia laughs at Mazrian.

Ezerak chuckles.

Kethrai closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.

Jaelia beams at Etasia!

Ezerak says, "Silver conducts better, or so they tell me."

Jaelia curtsies to Etasia.

Uryutis says to Mazrian, "A typical summer evening, of course."

Etasia dimples at Jaelia.

Ayrell nods to Mazrian.

Etasia curtsies to Jaelia.

Mazrian says to Uryutis, "Try having a good time in some quarters without either one..."

Mazrian nods at Uryutis, obviously agreeing with his views.

Kethrai says, "Between myself and Jaelia, I suspect we should be set for whatever eventuality."

Miskton says, "I suppose the problem with setting up copper rods permanently is that they're worth something and relatively portable if you break them off. And silver rods would be even better, but also even more tempting."

Mazrian asks Uryutis, "If I could ask...did any part of the plan seem obviously suicidal?"

Ezerak nods at Miskton, obviously agreeing with his views.

Ayrell says, "Beyond the willing target of being struck."

Mazrian says to Uryutis, "You know, asking for pure curiosity."

Mazrian flashes a quick grin.

Ezerak asks, "How many empaths did we bring?"

Ezerak chuckles.

A blinding fork of lightning blasts out of the cloud above and strikes Ezerak down!

Ezerak's in shock and dying!

Kethrai casually observes the area.

Xelten glances at Ezerak.

Kethrai touches Ezerak with a confident grace and familiar smile.

Ayrell covers her mouth with her hand.

Uryutis winces.

Ezerak looks healthier and Kethrai appears to weaken.

Anuril gazes up at the sky.

Miskton says, "The timing."

Jaelia asks, "While you all focus on the elemnts and the science and arcana and calculations - Would you mind me offering a prayer to the Triad of Eluned, who seems to seek the cleansing of the seas and reminding us, and in a way - the storms of the seas seem to also be the storms of waters in the skies in a direct or mirrored reflection?"

Khhsath gazes at Ezerak.

Kethrai touches Ezerak with a confident grace and familiar smile.

Ayrell says, "That timing could not have been any better, really."

Xelten gestures at Ezerak.

Kethrai touches Ezerak with a confident grace and familiar smile.

Kethrai closes his eyes and takes on a look of supreme focus.

Khhsath kneels down.

Kethrai gestures toward Ezerak's head.

Ezerak slowly opens his eyes.

Miskton says to Jaelia, "That seems like it would be appropriate, though I'm not leading things here."

Ezerak stands up.

Xelten says to Ezerak, "You suddenly fell asleep for no apparent reason."

Xelten smirks.

Ezerak says to Kethrai, "Thank you."

Kethrai quietly asks, "Gods, that was WITH a shield?"

Anuril asks, "I know in the past Grounding Field has been fantastically bad to use in the presence of electricity elementals, do we have any specific ideas about this time?"

Ayrell says, "I think the storm does not want us to inquire of our empath population present."

Ezerak says to Xelten, "Oh no, I clearly remember the pain."

Uryutis asks Mazrian, "Well... Hard to say?"

Ayrell nods to Kethrai.

Ayrell says, "Yes. The storm is quite dangerous."

Uryutis asks, "Yes? Educationally so? With proper precautions?"

Jaelia glances up from her silk-bound parchment and recites:

   "*Prayer to Eluned*
         by Hylthorin Rowanburn"

Mazrian chuckles at Uryutis.

Ezerak says, "I'm uh...going to either pass these out or set them down."

Jaelia reads in a calm, reverent tone:

   "Eluned, Lady of the deep waters, hear my voice.
    Dolphin rider, Wavesinger, I praise you.
    Be you the strong swell that bears me up,
    May I be strong and shine in your eyes."

Ezerak shakes his sack!

Yavash slowly rises above the horizon.

Xelten glances at Jaelia.

Jaelia continues:

   "Lemicus, Lady of the inner waters, hear my voice.
    Sweetwater Woman, Winddancer, I praise you.
    Be you the wisdom of my heart,
    Guide me to grace and favor in your eyes."

Jaelia says, "I will be glad to take one in just a moment, but I wish the blessing of the Immortals to go with us."

Mazrian says to Ayrell, "Alright, I'm aligned to electricity."

Jaelia continues:

   "Drogor, Lord of the angry ocean, hear my voice.
    Stormcaller, Wolf of the Sea, I praise you.
    Turn your anger from me, Lord,
    Let me be safe from your fury and be humble in your eyes."

Mazrian smiles.

Jaelia concludes:

   "Three who are One, hear my prayer.
    Three who are One, accept my praise,
    Hold and protect me in your gaze."

Ayrell says, "Yes, if all warrior mages present could please align themselves to Electricity."

Anuril ponders.

Ezerak gazes up at the sky.

Etasia says, "I am always aligned to it."

Jaelia says, "I may be better to sit and stand by for safety then too."

Jaelia nods.

Kethrai says to Ezerak, "To answer your ill-fated question from earlier... one."

Etasia smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Uryutis renders a series of quick gestures, wrapping blue sheets of gently glowing energy around himself and the area slightly above the crowd. The sheets hover a moment, and fade into nothingness.

Anuril exclaims, "But it's a good one!"

Ayrell says, "I will pause a few more moments while everyone does that, to allow a brief window for any additional late comers, and then we will begin."

Anuril nods to Kethrai.

Xelten cocks his head at Uryutis.

Etasia asks, "Do we need to put es up on others?"

Mazrian glances at Uryutis.

Miskton gazes at Uryutis.

Uryutis says, "There, that will either help protect us, or... do nothing at all."

Ezerak says to Ayrell, "I may need another shield."

Ayrell smiles at Uryutis.

Ayrell says to Uryutis, "Thank you."

Mazrian chuckles at Uryutis.

Etasia says, "Hmm."

Mazrian stands up.

Ayrell gestures at Ezerak.

A shimmering ethereal shield surrounds Ezerak.

Etasia says, "Why did not cast on."

Uryutis says, "Lightning has a habit of going where it wants."

Jaelia grins.

Xelten cracks his knuckles.

Ayrell says, "As this plan has a bit of work for everyone, we will review it before we begin."

Etasia gestures at Jaelia.

A shimmering ethereal shield surrounds Jaelia.

Anuril asks, "So, what's the best way to get rid of a lot of charge quickly?"

Anuril grins.

Etasia asks, "Whos needs ES?"

Khhsath says to Etasia, "I."

Kethrai says to Anuril, "I believe Lord Ezerak demonstrated that a few roisaen ago."

Etasia smiles at Khhsath, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Etasia nods.

Anuril laughs at Kethrai.

Etasia gestures at Khhsath.

Opening Explanation & Brief

Ayrell says, "Alright, I believe we will go ahead and begin. Hopefully if anyone else arrives, they will catch on quickly."

Anuril nods to Mazrian.

Jaelia asks, "Who is leading?"

Khhsath nods to Etasia.

Jaelia asks, "Or do you wish me to stand by at Triage?"

Ezerak gazes up at the sky.

Ezerak moves a large sack to his left hand.

Ayrell says, "We will be remaining here for the experiment. Triage on location is best."

Ezerak gets a copper rod from inside his sack.

Jaelia laughs!

Jaelia nods.

Ayrell smiles at Jaelia.

Etasia smiles at Khhsath, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Jaelia says, "I thought you would be ascending to the storm itself for a few."

Jaelia gazes up at the sky.

Anuril says, "Alright, aligned."

Jaelia nods.

Anuril snaps to attention and hails Ayrell with a crisp hand salute.

Ayrell smiles at Anuril.

Etasia gestures at Khhsath.

A shimmering ethereal shield surrounds Khhsath.

Ayrell says, "We shall begin with a brief overview of the plan."

Xelten matter-of-factly says, "We assume we will be remaining here, anyway. Anything could happen. We might well end up there... and there... and many other pieces."

Ezerak says to Xelten, "Again."

Ayrell says to Xelten, "Yes, this is true."

Jaelia nods to Xelten.

Anuril asks, "No one has established a domain?"

Ayrell says, "I will place a copper rod on the ground to serve as a grounding point, by which I will stand while holding a rod of my own, in an effort to try and direct a bolt toward... well... me."

Mazrian shakes his head at Anuril.

Jaelia nods.

Ayrell says, "I have aligned myself to electricity, though depleted... for two reasons."

Jaelia says, "Phelim Blesses us."

Ayrell says, "One reason, is a protection. If I am aligned to electricty and low on charge, a bolt -may- not cause quite as much damage. In theory. Or... it may do nothing."

Ayrell says, "The second reason is for the experiment. If the lightning strikes me and I sense any increase in my elemental charge, it may indicate the storm to have some connection to the Plane of Electricit."

Ayrell says, "Electricity, even."

Ayrell clears your throat.

Anuril nods.

Ayrell says, "The rest of you, however, will also have roles to play."

Ayrell smiles.

Jaelia nods.

Anuril quietly says, "Lambent streams, for me..."

Xibar slowly rises above the horizon.

Ayrell says, "All other warrior mages present, we ask that you align to electricity as well. While the experiment is being conducted, we urge you to attempt use of the Other Sight to see if notice anything unusual with the storm if we succeed in obtaining our strike."

Ayrell says, "Do we have any bards present?"

Ayrell looks around, trying to appear nonchalant. [Shard, Katamba's Crescent Road] Stormwill Tower, home of the Warrior Mages and Empaths of Shard, dominates much of the view to the northwest, an ominous shadow that passes a heavy hand over the sky and stars. Even more ominous is a cloud that hovers over the tower, churning and rumbling with thunder and lightning. The babbling burble of water rushing brings comfort to the night's loneliness where the Bridge of Linden Leaves rises up, creating safe passage over one of Shard's many natural channels to the south. You also see a black panther that is sitting and a prominent sign staked into the ground outside the guild.

Also here: Veteran Apprentice Anuril who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Khhsath who is kneeling, War Wizard Etasia who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Mazrian who has a fiery visage, Scholar of the Grove Uryutis who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Mountain Lord Ezerak who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Xelten who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Philomath Miskton who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Priestess Jaelia and Heart Tender Kethrai. Obvious paths: northeast, southwest.

Etasia smiles at Ayrell, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Ezerak says, "Besides me. I have another job."

Ayrell says, "Well, that is unfortunate, but we will have to make do."

Ayrell smiles.

Etasia grins at Ezerak, her dimples flashing into view.

Etasia chuckles at Ayrell.

Ayrell says, "For the warrior mages, we do recommend that you limit the amount of magic you have surrounding you as we are unsure how it might affect your ability to see the details we are looking for."

Anuril quietly says, "Planar conditions favor aether.."

Jaelia asks, "Would a Sanctify Pattern casting in either Utility, Deblitation, Augmentation or Warding be of any use to anyone?"

From the Great Tower a voice cries out, "Anlas of Revelfae and all's well!"

Field Medic Darkewolff came across the Bridge of Linden Leaves.

Etasia grins at Darkewolff, her dimples flashing into view.

Darkewolff gazes off into the distance.

Anuril glances at Stormwill Tower.

Darkewolff smiles at Etasia.

Xelten glances up at the sky.

Etasia waves to Darkewolff.

Darkewolff waves to Etasia.

Ayrell asks, "For those who are not warrior mages, would any of you be willing to hold a rod as well, as a means of protecting the civilians in an effort to contain the strikes to us, in case they get a bit wilder than usual with our meddling?"

Darkewolff says, "Oh sure."

Miskton nods to Ayrell.

Darkewolff asks, "Spare the rod?"

Darkewolff says, "And all that."

Ezerak offers Darkewolff a copper rod.

Darkewolff accepts Ezerak's rod.

Jaelia nods to Ayrell.

Ezerak gets a copper rod from inside his sack.

Darkewolff exclaims, "Oh sure, give me the copper one!"

Darkewolff snickers.

Miskton says, "I'm definitely up for helping to protect the local citizen."

Ezerak says to Darkewolff, "They're all copper."

Ezerak chuckles.

Etasia appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Darkewolff says, "This should be interesting...."

Ezerak offers Miskton a copper rod.

Miskton accepts Ezerak's rod.

Ayrell nods at Miskton, in complete agreement with his views.

Ezerak gets a copper rod from inside his sack.

Ayrell says, "Yes, my goal is to gather information without harming the citizens or the city."

Darkewolff says, "Going to light up like a ...... sky giant."

Ezerak offers Mazrian a copper rod.

Etasia gestures at Darkewolff.

A shimmering ethereal shield surrounds Darkewolff.

Mazrian accepts Ezerak's rod.

Darkewolff says to Etasia, "Thank you, kindly."

Uryutis says, "It is a rather old storm."

Kethrai says, "I believe I will refrain from holding a rod..."

Jaelia says, "I am happy to hold one if you like as well. Especially if it may distribute the impact."

Darkewolff says, "Old and ornery I bet."

Anuril nods at Kethrai, obviously agreeing with his views.

Etasia nods to Darkewolff.

Ezerak gets a copper rod from inside his sack.

Darkewolff laughs!

Etasia smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Jaelia says, "Unless I am much in need of my Holy Powers more."

Ezerak asks, "What Warrior Mages need one first?"

Anuril raises his hand.

Ezerak offers Anuril a copper rod.

Anuril accepts Ezerak's rod.

Ezerak gets a copper rod from inside his sack.

Etasia raises her hand.

Anuril waves a copper rod around.

Anuril strikes a heroic pose.

Ezerak offers Etasia a copper rod.

Etasia accepts Ezerak's rod.

Ezerak asks, "Any other Warrior Mages?"

Ezerak gets a copper rod from inside his sack.

Etasia waves a copper rod around.

Anuril glances at Etasia.

Anuril grins at Etasia.

Etasia grins at Anuril, her dimples flashing into view.

Ezerak offers Jaelia a copper rod.

Jaelia accepts Ezerak's rod.

Jaelia curtsies to Ezerak.

Ezerak asks, "Anyone else?"

Ayrell smiles.

Anuril holds a copper rod in both hands and closes his eyes in concentration.

Khhsath raises his hand.

Xelten shakes his head.

Jaelia holds a copper rod high into the air for all to see.

The shimmering ethereal shield fades from around you.

Ezerak gets a copper rod from inside his sack.

Ezerak offers Khhsath a copper rod.

Khhsath accepts Ezerak's rod.

Uryutis assesses his combat situation.

Ayrell asks, "Does anyone have any questions before we begin?"

Ayrell smiles.

Mazrian assesses his combat situation.

Uryutis shrugs.

Darkewolff says, "Yeah...."

Darkewolff asks, "How do I not die?"

Etasia chuckles.

Darkewolff smiles.

Xelten matter-of-factly says, "Dodge."

Ayrell says to Darkewolff, "I am afraid I do not have that answer."

Mazrian says to Darkewolff, "We'll know more about that after the experiment."

Ezerak asks Darkewolff, "Hope the empaths are fast?"

Ayrell smiles at Darkewolff.

Etasia giggles at Xelten.

Darkewolff laughs at Mazrian.

Darkewolff says, "Well, there you go."

Khhsath says, "The bard did not perish from a strike."

Khhsath shrugs.

Ayrell says, "Very well. If there are no questions, we will go ahead and begin."

Darkewolff exclaims, "Let 'er rip!"

Experiment

Ayrell gets a copper rod from inside her sinuous cloak.

Ezerak says to Khhsath, "It was close, though."

Etasia smiles at Ayrell, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Darkewolff smirks.

(Ayrell moves to a central point and secures the copper rod on the ground.)

Khhsath makes a grunting noise.

Anuril asks, "Does... hmm, does anyone have a lynx?"

Ezerak gets a copper rod from inside his sack.

Kethrai edges away from Ayrell.

Khhsath says to Ezerak, "So it was. I will not call this wisdom."

Anuril asks, "They're the electric familiars?"

(Xelten fixes his gaze on the storm above, inhaling deeply through his nose.)

Ayrell gets a silver rod from inside her sinuous cloak.

Ezerak puts his sack in a swirling eddy of incandescent light bound by a gold-striated coralite frame.

Etasia says, "I do not."

Miskton taps a copper rod that he is holding.

Darkewolff asks, "So, you want more?"

Darkewolff peers quizzically at Anuril.

Ayrell asks, "Is everyone ready?"

Ezerak holds a copper rod high into the air for all to see.

Etasia nods to Ayrell.

Khhsath stands up.

Anuril smirks at Darkewolff.

Ezerak covers his eyes with his hand.

Miskton says, "Ready as I can be."

Miskton grins.

Ayrell nods.

Anuril says, "No, I just thought a electric-aligned familiar might also be able to tell us something interesting."

Kethrai says, "I would not mind one more roisan for my attunement to fully recover."

Mazrian gives a slight nod.

Etasia holds a copper rod high into the air for all to see.

Anuril says, "I don't have one."

Ayrell says, "Everyone with rods, please hold them up."

Miskton holds a copper rod high into the air for all to see.

Anuril holds a copper rod high into the air for all to see.

Khhsath holds a copper rod high into the air for all to see.

Darkewolff nods to Ayrell.

Jaelia holds a copper rod high into the air for all to see.

Mazrian holds a copper rod high into the air for all to see.

Ayrell says, "And form a protective circle to try and keep the lightning within our group."

Uryutis winces.

Ayrell says, "Though with a bit of distance from me and each other."

Darkewolff stands near Mazrian.

Etasia joins Ayrell's group.

Uryutis says, "Good luck."

Etasia smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Ayrell smiles at Uryutis.

Darkewolff smiles at Mazrian.

Mazrian says, "Here...stand on the five points of a star described like so..."

Anuril glances up at the sky.

Darkewolff says to Mazrian, "I go, you go."

Ayrell says to Uryutis, "Thank you. I... think we will need it."

(Mazrian helps move people around.)

Ayrell stands near a copper rod.

Ayrell inhales a great swallow of air.

(Kethrai does his best to stand out of lightning-strike range but inside sprinting range.)

(Miskton moves into one of the indicated positions.)

(Ezerak takes his position, holding his copper rod high.)

(Darkewolff moves to a point)

Anuril gazes up at the sky.

You feel a static charge building.

(Ayrell raises her silver rod high into the air.)

Ezerak looks with concern at Ayrell.

Darkewolff says, "Feeling tingly."

Etasia nods to Jaelia.

(Khhsath moves into one of the positions and raises his rod high.)

Kethrai frowns as his fur starts to stand on end.

Ayrell says, "Everyone, watch closely for anything you can see that may help us."

Etasia says, "Static charge building."

Darkewolff holds a copper rod high into the air for all to see.

(Jaelia slow backs out to the side to keep an eye and find a position that aligns well with the others.)

Anuril mutters something into the air about clouds.

Anuril glances up at the sky.

(Ayrell gazes up into the storm clouds.)

Far above at the top of the tower, the storm spirals inward angrily, hissing with hair lightning!

Uryutis sighs.

Miskton gazes up at the sky.

Etasia says, "Ohh look."

Darkewolff says, "Well, here we go."

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

Etasia says, "At the tower."

Mazrian mildly says, "Everyone hold. Focus on gathering the data."

Kethrai closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.

Etasia nods to Mazrian.

Uryutis says, "Science can hurt too, so be careful."

Ayrell says, "Yes. We need everyone to focus as much as possible."

(Ezerak murmurs a quiet prayer.)

Ayrell says, "And brace yourselves."

A bolt of lurid green lightning lashes across the sky!

Etasia blinks.

Uryutis shakes his head.

Uryutis sighs and claps his hands together, the sound echoing surprisingly loudly across the area. Your vision fades slightly, and your ears ring.

(Miskton glances around nervously.)

Etasia holds a copper rod high into the air for all to see.

Kethrai blinks at Uryutis.

Uryutis says, "Remember what this storm did when it was first contained."

Anuril quietly says, "Planar conditions... unchanged..."

(Jaelia softly hums a prayer to Drogor for his seas and storms to deliver what is needed, but to hold his hand from letting others strike where his power lays, as not to let others challenge his position with their unnatural powers.)

Khhsath glances at Uryutis.

Ayrell says, "Yes. If it gets too wild, we will stand down."

A bold of lurid green lightning lashes across the road, leaving smoking cobblestones!

Etasia's jaw drops.

Ezerak blinks.

Ezerak glances at Ayrell.

Shashra quietly observes the experiment in interest, watching the spiraling storm above the tower.

Anuril casually observes the area.

Anuril gazes up at the sky.

Ayrell says, "Everyone, keep your rods high. We do not want to injure any civilians."

A bolt of lurid green lightning jaggedly slices across the air, lashing against the copper rods, causing them to glow with a vibrating green energy!

Mazrian mildly says, "Everyone relax, be watchful. It's too late to run, anyway."

Uryutis says, "Ah, yep."

Miskton winces.

Jaelia holds a copper rod high into the air for all to see.

Xelten says, "House Tyrsin will address any structural damages."

Khhsath says, "I pray making the storm more fierce is part of this plan."

Anuril gazes at a copper rod.

A crackling mess of filamentous lightning erupts from the copper bar, discharging chaotically into the air!

Uryutis concentrates a moment.

Darkewolff asks Mazrian, "Who is running?"

Etasia holds a copper rod high into the air for all to see.

(Ayrell steps closer to the rod.)

Darkewolff exclaims, "This is going to be good!"

Kethrai gazes at a copper rod.

Your mouth fills with the taste of copper, and a dull thrum resonates across the area. Your vision fades, darkness creeping over your sight, and a pulsating glow catches your attention far above.

As you glance upward, it flares brightly, a dense writhing sphere held far above, illuminating peaks spiraling against the top of the tower. The dull thrum resonates once more, and you see the tower more clearly.

The storm seems to seethe, almost palpable in its fury. Several bolts of electricity lash outward, and then returns to... normal.

Anuril squints.

The othersight fades, replaced by the mundane.

Uryutis chortles softly at some secret joke.

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

Ayrell ponders.

Mazrian blinks.

Etasia blinks.

Kethrai casually observes the area.

Uryutis laughs!

Uryutis points up.

Darkewolff asks, "Well, I think it just....spent?"

Ayrell gazes up at the sky.

[Shard, Katamba's Crescent Road] Stormwill Tower, home of the Warrior Mages and Empaths of Shard, dominates much of the view to the northwest, an ominous shadow that passes a heavy hand over the sky and stars. Even more ominous is a cloud that hovers over the tower, churning and rumbling with thunder and lightning. The babbling burble of water rushing brings comfort to the night's loneliness where the Bridge of Linden Leaves rises up, creating safe passage over one of Shard's many natural channels to the south. You also see a copper rod, a black panther that is sitting and a prominent sign staked into the ground outside the guild.

Also here: Consultant Shashra, Philomath Miskton who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Field Medic Darkewolff who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Veteran Apprentice Anuril who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Khhsath who is emanating a malevolent holy aura, War Wizard Etasia who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Mazrian who has a fiery visage, Scholar of the Grove Uryutis who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Mountain Lord Ezerak who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Xelten who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Priestess Jaelia who is surrounded by a shimmering shield and Heart Tender Kethrai. Obvious paths: northeast, southwest.

Mazrian gazes up at the sky.

Khhsath says, "Something, within the storm."

Darkewolff asks, "Until it builds up again?"

Etasia asks Ayrell, "Was a vision?"

Jaelia frowns.

Uryutis says, "That thing is so very strange."

Ayrell nods at Uryutis, in complete agreement with his views.

Uryutis glances at Ayrell.

Ayrell says, "It was so angry and then... it was not..."

Uryutis says, "You guys still have your rods too, huh."

Etasia says, "Didn't seem like it."

Ayrell nods to Uryutis.

Ayrell taps a silver rod that she is holding.

Etasia taps a copper rod on the ground.

Etasia nods.

Xelten asks Ayrell, "Any change?"

Ezerak nods in agreement.

Miskton pokes his finger at a copper rod.

Mazrian taps a copper rod on the ground.

Etasia begins to carefully examine a copper rod.

Miskton taps a copper rod that he is holding.

Etasia examines a copper rod.

Darkewolff says, "Unless I am mistaken, it lashed out, but not down."

Ezerak says, "It seems almost like it's...alive."

Mazrian says to Uryutis, "Thoughtful Almost seems willful."

Ayrell says to Xelten, "I do not believe so."

Mazrian nods to Ezerak.

Uryutis says, "I was sure that was going an entirely different direction. It's been known to dislike questions."

Ezerak nods at Mazrian, obviously agreeing with his views.

Khhsath holds a copper rod in both hands and closes his eyes in concentration.

Etasia says to Darkewolff, "It hits the cobblestones."

Miskton says, "Given that level of reaction to relatively little effort on our part... I would say there is something in there capable of sensing intentions."

Hunter Dartwin just arrived.

Etasia nods to Miskton.

Mazrian blinks at Uryutis.

Khhsath examines a copper rod.

Mazrian asks, "Dislike?"

Ayrell asks, "Is it possible it... wants us to learn something?"

Etasia says to Miskton, "And it was angry."

Uryutis asks, "I missed the last discussion on it, how familiar are you with the storms history?"

Anuril holds up his hand and tilts it side to side in a so-so gesture.

Ayrell says to Uryutis, "I gave a lecture on it, some time back."

Darkewolff asks Ayrell, "Is it possible it learned something from us?"

Ayrell says, "I have read Guildmistress Melear's writings on many occasions."

Etasia asks Uryutis, "What can ye share?"

Mazrian says, "The story is fairly well known, at least as it appears in the library."

Mazrian nods to Ayrell.

Ayrell asks Uryutis, "But perhaps there is something we are missing?"

Kethrai says, "Well, in the stories about the storm's origin, I wouldn't have expected it to... have a will of its own."

Miskton nods.

Uryutis says to Miskton, "To, you know, try and describe something which seemingly does its best to defy description. Giving it mortal whims like 'dislike' and 'raging hatred' and 'clearly just bored' have helped a few generations of mages deal with the inconsistencies in their observations of it."

Uryutis shrugs.

Etasia says to Uryutis, "He was angry when he created it."

Ayrell says, "Given the nature of the Mage of Storms, perhaps the storm adapted some traits from its maker."

Etasia says to Uryutis, "Makes sense."

Uryutis says to Ayrell, "I don't think you're missing anything more than any of us, likely. It's a large unknown."

Etasia nods to Ayrell.

Jaelia chants in a soprano voice:

   "Drogor Let your Fury bring the storm and push away those who would seek to control your domains! We hear your fury and answer in humble fear and respect! Asketi - fly your winds of death to swirl the storms and steal away the lives of those who would seek to harm and bring death as that is for you to steal - and no other - we Bow in Fear and Respect of your Name!"

Ayrell nods to Uryutis.

Uryutis looks at Ayrell and shrugs.

Ezerak asks Ayrell, "That could be. Perhaps it's a manifestation of his rage, of some sort?"

Xelten folds his arms across his chest.

Ayrell says to Ezerak, "Anything is possible, at this stage in our research."

Anuril ponders.

Ezerak nods in agreement.

Mazrian says, "It seems quite self sustaining. Perhaps he didn't create anything, but merely convinced something to go along with him."

Ezerak says, "I would imagine he was in a rather powerful emotional state, when he did, well, whatever it was he did."

Uryutis says, "There are a handful of popular hypotheses, most of which are best described with a strong drink in hand to both make the mental leaps, and provide ample cover against the... ramifications of such talk."

Uryutis nods at Mazrian, obviously agreeing with his views.

Kethrai quietly says, "If the storm itself has a will and mind of its own, makes sense it would be angry after how many centuries of imprisonment..."

Uryutis nods at Kethrai, obviously agreeing with his views.

Ayrell asks, "We could seek drinks with conversation, if others would prefer to move to a safer location to discuss?"

Miskton grins.

Xelten asks, "I am sufficiently satisfied that there is nothing natural about it. Did you have anyone in Zengmodaleth for this?"

Xelten cocks his head at Ayrell.

Mazrian says, "I assume that at some point it'll decide it wants to lob lightning at us again, so that might be wise."

Ayrell shakes her head at Xelten.

Uryutis asks Ayrell, "Did you see the storm better with the Othersight tone?"

Darkewolff offers Ezerak a copper rod.

Ezerak declines Darkewolff's offer.

Tlus Chudin Aluwyyn just arrived.

Ayrell says, "I saw a pulsating glow."

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

Darkewolff chuckles.

Ezerak says to Darkewolff, "You can keep it or scrap it."

Ayrell says, "And a taste of copper filled my mouth."

Darkewolff asks, "We doing another round of htis?"

Darkewolff coughs.

Darkewolff asks, "This?"

Uryutis looks upward with his eyes closed. You hear a gentle *click*.

Anuril says, "There's a sphere up there."

Ayrell nods at Anuril, in complete agreement with his views.

Mazrian nods.

Ayrell says, "Yes, it illuminated the tower more clearly."

Uryutis says, "Hmm, storm shouldn't be striking for some time, but moving somewhere more comfortable may improve the logical leaps that can be made."

Mazrian drops a copper rod.

Uryutis chuckles.

Mazrian dusts himself off.

Mazrian joins Ayrell's group.

Khhsath joins Ayrell's group.

Aluwyyn joins Ayrell's group.

Most of the clouds drift away to reveal starry skies above.

Jaelia joins Ayrell's group.

Dartwin joins Ayrell's group.

Anuril joins Ayrell's group.

Etasia hugs Aluwyyn, who wraps his arms around Etasia with a warm smile.

Ayrell says, "If everyone would like to join me, we can get drinks in the Meeting Room at the Silver Eye."

Miskton joins Ayrell's group.

Aluwyyn hugs Etasia, who wraps her arms around Aluwyyn with a warm smile.

Etasia grins at Aluwyyn, her dimples flashing into view.

Aluwyyn smiles at Etasia.

Khhsath gives a slight nod.

Uryutis smiles at Ayrell.

Xelten says to Miskton, "Please inform the Tower that they may debit the cost of cobblestone replacement to my local account."

Mazrian smiles.

Miskton says, "I'll probably hang onto the rod. They did seem to react a bit oddly to that green lightning."

Etasia dimples at Aluwyyn.

Shashra joins Ayrell's group.

Xelten joins Ayrell's group.

Uryutis asks Ayrell, "Mind if I join for a bit?"

Etasia shows Aluwyyn her rod.

Ayrell says to Uryutis, "I do not mind at all. In fact, I would be honored."

Kethrai joins your group.

Ayrell smiles at Uryutis.

Anuril taps a copper rod that he is holding.

Aluwyyn peers quizzically at Etasia.

Uryutis joins Ayrell's group.

Anuril licks a copper rod.

Etasia says to Aluwyyn, "We just held these up."

Ezerak puts his rod in a swirling eddy of incandescent light bound by a gold-striated coralite frame.

Jaelia says, "I am very good at chalengint other powers who believe they have their own power to control what the Immortals hold in their domains. If you believe me chanting, praying or singing this might stir something, I am happy to take the strike...."

Ayrell puts her rod in her sinuous cloak.

Etasia nods.

Ayrell picks up a copper rod.

Aluwyyn calmly asks Etasia, "And what happened?"

The rod is made with metal. The rod is a container. You are certain that the rod weighs exactly 7 stones. You are certain that the rod is worth exactly 222 Dokoras. Roundtime: 8 seconds.

Jaelia says, "At a later time for thought if you wish it."

Darkewolff says, "And said, by the Power of Stormwill! Or something like that."

Ayrell asks, "Is everyone ready?"

Etasia says, "Aluwyyn angry green lightening."

Jaelia nods to Ayrell.

Miskton nods to Ayrell.

Ayrell puts her rod in her sinuous cloak.

Dartwin grins at Darkewolff.

Aluwyyn's jaw drops.

Darkewolff smiles at Dartwin.

Aluwyyn furrows his brow.

Ayrell says, "We will move in a count of five."

Jaelia moves a copper rod to her left hand.

Etasia nods to Aluwyyn.

Darkewolff says, "I tried."

Darkewolff shrugs.

Darkewolff laughs!

Ayrell says, "Moving."

Jaelia puts her rod in her silk backpack.

Ezerak asks Ayrell, "I will join you momentarily. Milene's I assume?"

Ayrell says to Ezerak, "Silver Eye."

Etasia says to Aluwyyn, "Ye all wet too, good things ye weren't here."

Anuril says, "Silver eye."

Ayrell smiles at Ezerak.

Ezerak nods to Ayrell.

Ezerak says, "Never mind then."

Ezerak chuckles.

Location of Post Experiment Discussion

[Silver Eye, Meeting Room]

Dominating the room is a large circular table covered with a pale silk cloth. Smokewood chairs with plush seats encircle the table and a small obsidian bar rests against the back wall. The thick scent of Elven wine permeates the air from the nearby bar and flickering candle lights cast shadows around the room. You also see a long obsidian buffet draped with a lacy cloth with several things on it. Also here: Jherdar who has a stony visage. Obvious exits: out. Uryutis, Kethrai, Xelten, Shashra, Miskton, Anuril, Dartwin, Jaelia, Aluwyyn, Khhsath, Mazrian, Etasia and Ezerak followed.

Post Experiment Discussion

Ayrell says, "Here we are."

Etasia smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Ezerak offers you a dainty cup of fragrant nanasea tea. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.

Ayrell says, "There are drinks and some sustenance here."

You accept Ezerak's offer and are now holding a dainty cup of fragrant nanasea tea.

Ayrell smiles at Ezerak.

Miskton puts his rod in a rippling eddy of Xibar-blue light surrounded by nested loimic rings.

Ayrell says to Ezerak, "Thank you."

Aluwyyn gets a goblet of Dark Fiend fizzle from inside his scholar's tote.

Khhsath puts his rod in his dreamweave saddlebag.

Aluwyyn takes a sip of his fizzle.

Kethrai asks, "So... It was very hard to make much out, but it seemed like there wasn't just a sphere up there, there were also... peaks?"

Ayrell says, "Yes, everyone is welcome to keep their rods, in case we need them for further experiments."

Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.

Etasia smiles at Kethrai, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Aluwyyn calmly asks Ayrell, "Forgive my tardiness. May I get a rod?"

Etasia moves a copper rod to her right hand.

Ayrell asks Ezerak, "Do you have any rods left, by chance?"

Ezerak nods to Ayrell.

Etasia offers Aluwyyn a copper rod.

Aluwyyn gazes at Ezerak.

Etasia says, "He may have mine."

Ayrell nods to Etasia.

Etasia smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Ayrell smiles at Etasia.

Field Medic Darkewolff just arrived.

Aluwyyn smiles at Etasia.

Etasia nods to Ayrell.

Aluwyyn accepts Etasia's rod.

Darkewolff casually observes the area.

Etasia chuckles.

Ayrell says, "The fury of the storm was almost palpable before it calmed."

Aluwyyn calmly says, "Thank you."

Uryutis holds a snifter of Rekave's ridiculously refined brandy high into the air for all to see.

Etasia says, "Welcomes."

Miskton says to Uryutis, "Good choice."

Etasia moves a steaming mug of midnight black coffee to her right hand.

Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.

Raising his Rekave's brandy to Uryutis, Miskton gives him a toast.

Aluwyyn puts his rod in his diamond-hide game-bag.

Uryutis says, "A quick toast to the variables that show no correlations."

Khhsath asks, "Difficult to tell, the sphere was of the storm? Not the tower?"

Darkewolff says, "Ah."

Mazrian chuckles at Uryutis.

Ayrell chuckles.

Ezerak says, "The tequila is quite good, too. But powerful. And large."

Raising her black coffee to Uryutis, Etasia gives him a toast.

Raising your nanasea tea to Uryutis, you give him a toast. Cheers!

Ayrell takes a sip of her tea.

Ezerak applauds.

Jaelia takes a sip of her tea.

Aluwyyn takes a sip of his fizzle.

Darkewolff puts his rod in his encompassing shadows.

Raising his Rekave's brandy to Uryutis, Ezerak gives him a toast.

Darkewolff says, "They gots your favorites, little one."

Kethrai takes a bite of the tart.

Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.

Ezerak takes a sip of his brandy.

Jaelia takes a sip of her tea.

Ayrell says, "In that vein, it went about as we expected."

Uryutis says, "May the universe remain at least a little mysterious."

Uryutis takes a sip of his brandy.

Darkewolff smiles.

Miskton grins at Uryutis.

Ayrell nods at Uryutis, in complete agreement with his views.

Etasia dimples at Uryutis.

Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.

Xelten says, "For now."

Darkewolff gently strokes his otter. It chitters with pleasure then licks his hand with its small pink tongue.

Ezerak nods in agreement.

Ezerak asks, "If we actually solved it all, what else would we strive for?"

Uryutis chortles softly at some secret joke.

Uryutis asks, "So lets talk about that storm. Prevailing theories?"

Etasia smiles at Ezerak, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Mazrian ponders.

Etasia raises her hand.

Ayrell says, "I find myself leaning away from the theory of it having a connection to the Plane of Electricity."

Aluwyyn gazes at Etasia.

Uryutis nods to Ayrell.

Aluwyyn gazes at Ayrell.

Ayrell says, "As a source, at least."

Etasia says, "Tis just a sorcerous ward."

Ayrell says, "It does appear to be its own entity with its own... mind? For lack of a better word."

Etasia says, "I think, old magix."

Jaelia says, "The storm or its power is not happy about something."

Etasia says, "Very strong."

Mazrian says, "I think I'm leaning toward...the storm is either organized around an Elemental or is an Elemental that the Mage convinced to stick around and do his bidding."

Mazrian nods to Ayrell.

Xelten nods at Mazrian, obviously agreeing with his views.

Kethrai nods at Mazrian, obviously agreeing with his views.

Etasia nods to Mazrian.

Ayrell nods at Mazrian, in complete agreement with his views.

Ezerak nods to Mazrian.

Miskton says, "Possibly still something originating in the Plane of Electricity, forming the basis of the intelligence that is apparently there."

Ayrell nods at Miskton, in complete agreement with his views.

Darkewolff sits down on the smokewood chair.

Etasia ponders thoughtfully

Xelten says, "Without a doubt formed from higher elements, in any case."

Ayrell says, "Yes, I agree. It may still have an origin there, but not necessarily a source."

Etasia nods to Ayrell.

Ezerak takes a sip of his brandy.

Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.

Aluwyyn takes a sip of his fizzle.

Mazrian ponders.

Jaelia nods.

Aluwyyn takes a sip of his tea.

Kethrai says, "And when the storm was contained... They were, in fact, containing that Elemental and trapping it above the tower."

Ayrell nods to Kethrai.

Mazrian says, "Or waiving a shiny thing in front of it to keep its attention."

Etasia chuckles.

Ayrell asks, "Which... may be why it is angry? Perhaps it did not wish to be contained in the first place?"

Ezerak says, "Perhaps, if it IS an elemental, it is angry about its captivity."

Ezerak nods to Ayrell, obviously agreeing with her views.

Etasia says to Ezerak, "Ahhhh."

Ezerak says, "But at the same time, we can't just let it go."

Ezerak chuckles.

Ayrell says, "If an elemental was being held against its will, it would certainly make sense for it to lash out."

Miskton nods to Ezerak.

Jaelia says, "Does it respond to taunts or challenges or attemps to perceive or do anything it may feel would happer or possibly cause it to be again challenged or trap, and if so, what might be those triggers, if it even has such reactions to those things."

Kethrai says, "Before it was contained, it seemed intent on destroying Shard."

Etasia snaps her fingers.

Aluwyyn whispers something to Etasia.

Ezerak nods at Kethrai, obviously agreeing with his views.

Xelten matter-of-factly says, "Send it home or destroy it. Both seem achievable, if that is indeed what it is."

Aluwyyn gazes at Etasia.

Mazrian says to Kethrai, "Or it was just doing what those sorts of things do."

Uryutis says, "I used to think the attributes were the aforementioned bias. Angry storm, all that. But I do think there's some merits to describing it that way. The strikes are sometimes deliberate seeming."

Uryutis says to Xelten, "Send the storm home? Heh."

Ayrell nods at Uryutis, in complete agreement with his views.

Aluwyyn nods to Etasia.

Uryutis nods at Kethrai, obviously agreeing with his views.

Xelten nods to Uryutis.

Uryutis says, "Or... It's summoner did."

Kethrai says, "If it is an Elemental that was summoned by the storm mage..."

Kethrai says, "Maybe it was promised something, in return for destroying the city."

Anuril ponders.

Ayrell says, "Perhaps it was promised freedom once the city was destroyed."

Kethrai says, "But then with the summoner's death, that contract can't be fulfilled."

Ayrell nods at Kethrai, in complete agreement with his views.

Aluwyyn puts his tea in his scholar's tote.

Uryutis says, "I do think the generally held arguments are that it's a really nasty elemental that's been bound, or some kind of oddly stabilized connection to the Plane of Electricity. But there are some interesting notes in the histories."

Etasia says to Ayrell, "Thats interesting too."

Mazrian raises an eyebrow in Uryutis's direction.

Jaelia asks, "Do we want to seek to free it, or seek to study it more first, or perhaps offer it freedom if it will work with us to set it free?"

Ayrell looks thoughtfully at Uryutis.

Aluwyyn nods.

Uryutis says, "Not to bias towards a theory for its simplicity or complexity, but sometimes it's fun to pluck at the threads."

Aluwyyn whispers something to Mazrian.

Ayrell nods at Uryutis, in complete agreement with his views.

Etasia says to Jaelia, "I think it was intended to kill as many as possible if it were to be freed."

Ezerak nods to Etasia.

Ayrell asks Uryutis, "May I inquire as to which specific notes you are considering from the histories?"

Kethrai takes a bite of the tart.

Jaelia nods to Etasia.

Etasia smiles at Jaelia, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Anuril pokes his finger at a copper rod.

Etasia says to Jaelia, "It is vengeance magix tho and mixed with lunar magix."

Aluwyyn whispers something to Mazrian.

Etasia says to Jaelia, "Very dangerous spell."

Aluwyyn nods to Mazrian.

Ayrell says, "It is unfortunate that no one knows what occurred at the time of the Mage of Storms's death. We do not know how Kadriash took control of the storm."

Kethrai blinks at Etasia.

Kethrai asks, "Lunar?"

Jaelia says to Etasia, "Then - I will listen and learn and ponder from my own side of the Divine."

Anuril nods to Ayrell.

Etasia says to Kethrai, "Aye."

Uryutis says, "The two most eye raising components of the history in my view, which somewhat takes a gossip-y tone, is firstly the suspicion surrounding Kadriash from the beginning, and the fact that he roped in his Moon Mage pal."

Etasia says to Kethrai, "The moon mage snuck in , in the night and helped the father finish the spell if i recall correctly."

Ayrell nods at Uryutis, in complete agreement with his views.

Etasia nods to Kethrai.

Etasia says, "Tis a mix of magix."

Uryutis says, "Which affords the research with a *casual* interest in the alcoholic beverage at hand, a lot of latitude in theorizing."

Uryutis takes a sip of his brandy.

Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.

Etasia says to Kethrai, "Its been a bit since i read the daughters recounting for her fathers sake."

Jaelia gets a glass of Starry Road sherry from inside her silk backpack.

Jaelia takes a sip of her sherry.

Jaelia takes a sip of her tea.

Etasia smiles at Kethrai, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Jaelia takes a sip of her tea.

Ayrell nods at Uryutis, in complete agreement with his views.

Uryutis says to Etasia, "And, yeah, that, the secondary source nature of the account."

Aluwyyn gets a dainty cup of fragrant nanasea tea from inside his scholar's tote.

Aluwyyn takes a sip of his tea.

Anuril takes a bite of the cookie.

Ayrell says, "And his Moon Mage friend was present at the time of the Mage of Storms's death as well."

Uryutis nods at Ayrell, obviously agreeing with her views.

Jaelia takes a sip of her Sunrise.

Etasia smiles at Ayrell, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Etasia says to Ayrell, "Thank ye."

Jaelia takes a sip of her Sunrise.

Jaelia takes a sip of her tea.

Ayrell says, "Kadriash and his friends are the only ones who know what happened that day."

Ayrell says, "Friend, singular, I should say."

Uryutis says, "So it does afford us some clues, maybe, if we want to spin perfectly plausible things into new things."

Etasia nods to Ayrell.

Ayrell nods at Uryutis, in complete agreement with his views.

Ayrell says, "The possibility that this is not only elemental magic at play."

Etasia says, "Much Sorcery."

Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.

Mazrian says, "I always assumed the Moon Mage mental-blasted the Mage of Storms and that's how he lost control. Or, otherwise, that they killed him in his sleep and told a more heroic story on the return trip."

Uryutis says to Mazrian, "See, perfectly plausible reason."

Anuril dryly says, "Sleep is also a moon mage spell."

Uryutis says, "Boring, but plausible."

Uryutis grins at Mazrian.

Etasia ponders.

Mazrian flashes a quick grin.

Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.

Ayrell says, "But... perhaps Kadriash required his moon mage friend's help in gaining control over the storm for himself once the Mage of Storms ceased to control it."

Ayrell says, "No one else knew how."

Mazrian thoughtfully says, "But then how would Melear be doing it? She has to have the method."

Ezerak takes a sip of his brandy.

Ayrell ponders.

Kethrai says, "I can't help but notice the similarity to some of the moon mage visions about a star trapped against its will."

Etasia says to Mazrian, "Good point indeed."

Anuril nods to Kethrai.

Aluwyyn raises an eyebrow in Kethrai's direction.

Aluwyyn ponders.

Ayrell says to Kethrai, "Hmm. That is an interesting connection."

Etasia says to Kethrai, "And that too."

Anuril says to Kethrai, "I was just wondering if it's particularly cold up there."

Ezerak nods in agreement.

Uryutis says, "Perhaps caging or creating the thing was the hard part, and being handed the gaolers keys or controls or whatnot is a simple matter of handing off to the next person."

Etasia says to Kethrai, "Interesting."

Ayrell nods to Uryutis.

Ayrell says, "I was thinking the same thing."

Ezerak says to Mazrian, "I would assume Kadriash taught Melear."

Etasia grins at Anuril, her dimples flashing into view.

Shashra sits down on the smokewood chair.

Ayrell says, "It is very possible Kadriash did not even tell her what occurred that day."

Ayrell says, "Much as she wrote in her books."

Uryutis says, "We think ourselves scholars, and not to make light of or diminish our accomplishments and rigor, but we often play with forces and minds that are extremely dangerous."

Ayrell nods at Uryutis, in complete agreement with his views.

Ezerak nods at Uryutis, obviously agreeing with his views.

Miskton nods at Uryutis, obviously agreeing with his views.

Aluwyyn rubs his head.

Mazrian nods to Ezerak.

Kethrai takes a bite of the tart.

Jaelia nods to Uryutis.

Aluwyyn takes a bite of the tart.

Aluwyyn puts his tart in his scholar's tote.

Ezerak nods at Uryutis, obviously agreeing with his views.

Aluwyyn takes a sip of his tea.

Uryutis shrugs.

Etasia nods to Uryutis.

Ayrell ponders.

Ezerak takes a sip of his brandy.

Ayrell asks, "With all these theories in mind, another good question would be... what would be our next step?"

Aluwyyn closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.

Ayrell says, "It is odd that it seemed to calm itself. Almost as if it decided it was no longer angry with us in the end."

Mazrian says, "Try to harness a squawl, I would expect."

Etasia asks Ayrell, "Peraps a meeting with Mel would shed some light?"

Etasia says to you, "If ye requested."

Anuril says, "We don't know that the jailer took no action."

Etasia shrugs.

Ayrell says to Etasia, "If she had time to spare for us, I would certainly love to hear what she has to say on the matter."

Ayrell says to Anuril, "That is true."

Etasia nods to Ayrell.

Etasia nods to Ayrell.

Miskton asks Uryutis, "Do you think any of what you were doing might have had an impact on the storm not escalating further?"

Uryutis says, "A lot of our past is shrouded in mystery. And not because of the depths of time. Actively, shrouded, at that."

Jaelia asks, "I'm not saying we should purposely see if there are thing that trigger stronger reactions or not - But possibly getting some insights into what happens around its different phases might give some insight in what it is, if it has a purpose, or none, or some sort of tie to something - intelligence, emotion, goals -as much as an elemental power of thing can have?"

Uryutis shakes his head at Miskton.

Jaelia says, "I mean its desires or things at a deeper level - not the surface of "what it is."

Ezerak takes a sip of his brandy.

Etasia asks Ayrell, "Perhaps a well written scroll requesting? From ye and Ezerak and all of inquiring minds?"

Jaelia takes a sip of her tea.

Etasia grins at Ayrell, her dimples flashing into view.

Jaelia takes a sip of her Sunrise.

Ayrell smiles at Etasia.

Ezerak chuckles.

Uryutis says to Miskton, "I did the equivalent of speaking loudly at a mountain. Hardly noticeable, or relevant, except to those standing nearby to hear me."

Anuril takes a bite of the cookie.

Etasia says, "Well......."

Ayrell says to Etasia, "I can certainly send her a letter to make the request, at the very least."

Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.

Etasia beams at Ayrell.

Shashra sniffs at a plate of traditional diakasuur.

Jaelia takes a sip of her Sunrise.

Mazrian thoughtfully says to Uryutis, "Surely we are not the first to be raising these questions. And the Mage of Storms must have left a trail in his research...if nothing else, the mages of his day would have talked to the people he talked to."

Ayrell says to Jaelia, "I would hesitate to attempt goading a stronger reaction, simply out of concern for the local citizens."

Mazrian says, "There should be a record, somehwere, that would have formed the basis of a research project. And that many decades ago."

Mazrian asks Uryutis, "So where is all that?"

Ezerak nods at Ayrell, obviously agreeing with her views.

Kethrai takes a bite of the tart.

Ezerak says, "Especially since we ARE local citizens."

Ezerak chuckles.

Uryutis says to Mazrian, "Oh certainly. Lots have asked. It's a favorite past time of students to do as we are doing. I think the guild makes no efforts to hide the giant storm of angry lightning at the towers peak, afterall."

Jaelia grins at Uryutis.

Kethrai takes a bite of the tart.

Ayrell asks Uryutis, "Ah, so it is common for a group of curious mages to gather outside the tower with copper rods?"

Ayrell chuckles to yourself.

Etasia asks Mazrian, "And they left records maybe, maybe a historian or a Bard as Ayrell asked?"

Aluwyyn chuckles.

Etasia ponders.

Khhsath asks, "What is the goal? To dispel? Control?"

Kethrai says, "Maybe we oughta throw a gwethdesuan up into the storm and see what happens."

Uryutis says to Ayrell, "I'm a careful experimentalist, and even I've been found shouting at storms."

Uryutis grins at Ayrell.

Etasia chuckles at Kethrai.

Ayrell says, "Yes, I do wish we could have had a Bard or two present this evening. They could have listened for information while he sought to visualize it."

Aluwyyn chuckles at Kethrai.

Anuril grins at Kethrai.

Etasia grins, revealing her dimples.

Mazrian says to Etasia, "There must be records, somewhere."

Ayrell grins at Uryutis.

Etasia nods to Mazrian.

Etasia says to Mazrian, "I agree."

Aluwyyn calmly asks Kethrai, "Why spend the money, we have thoughtcast moon mages right?"

Ayrell says, "While "we" sought to visualize it, that is."

Ayrell gazes upward.

You take a sip of the tea. A bouquet of flavors stirs the palate with the pleasing harmony of sweet cherries and a hint of cranberry mingled with delicate floral undertones.

Uryutis says, "Typically pursuing this more doggedly results in gentle deflection or additional tasks like sweeping or dusting or filing in the libraries."

Ayrell says, "I cannot even blame my twisted tongue on a lightning bolt. My mind is simply moving at such a speed."

Ezerak says to Khhsath, "It sort of depends on what we learn. If either of those things can even be done. Or if we can put it...elsewhere."

Etasia says to Mazrian, "Perhaps a moon mage historian? As well? Worth checking into."

Mazrian chuckles at Uryutis.

Ayrell chuckles at Uryutis.

Shashra takes a bite of the diakasuur.

Kethrai says to Aluwyyn, "Indeed! I guess my suggestion was glib by the idea behind it was, well, establishing contact somehow."

Uryutis says, "I was never able to tell if scholars were hiding something, or they didn't know."

Mazrian asks Uryutis, "And then posting to a farm far, far away?"

Aluwyyn grins at Kethrai.

Etasia grins at Uryutis, her dimples flashing into view.

Etasia chuckles.

Aluwyyn smiles at Kethrai.

Anuril takes a bite of the cookie.

Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.

Ayrell nods to Kethrai.

Etasia smiles at Miskton, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Mazrian says, "I'm surprised we don't know more about processes like these. There is another source, of course, in Paeldryth."

Ayrell asks Kethrai, "Yes, I do wonder if there is a way to make contact with it. Though, I am certain it comes as no surprise that my first thought is... can we speak to it?"

Mazrian says, "Who, one would think, would have written rather more on the subject."

Etasia asks Mazrian, "What is that?"

Ezerak grins at Ayrell, his dimples flashing into view.

Uryutis says to Mazrian, "As far as I know its never risen to that level of insidiousness! It's a large storm with a curious origin, not something horrific like a demon or torn reality. I mean... We hope."

Ezerak chuckles.

Dartwin grins.

Etasia says to Mazrian, "I would be happy to help with research."

Ayrell says, "Yes, we certainly hope."

Ayrell nods at Uryutis, in complete agreement with his views.

Mazrian flashes a quick grin at Uryutis.

Darkewolff casually observes the area.

Darkewolff searches around for a moment.

Khhsath says to Ezerak, "If it can be made, it can be unmade. To destroy a thing is usually simpler than to create it."

Uryutis says, "I don't mean to dominate the conversation, but some of my experiences of late have me wondering if I anyway have been blind to entire... fields of combinatorics approaches that are unwise but effective in accomplishing things. Things I'll never be able to understand, and I keep distancing myself from."

Darkewolff squints.

Mazrian says to Etasia, "Exccellent! I have a release here somewhere.."

Miskton says, "It's still rather up there in terms of potential destruction if it gets loose, but I suppose the fact that it can be contained at all does lower it from the existential threats."

Etasia beams at Mazrian!

Ayrell nods at Miskton, in complete agreement with his views.

Uryutis says, "Someone mentioned earlier the possibility of harming others with its release or destruction. It might be one of those 'things that are now because the alternative is worse' scenarios."

Etasia says to Mazrian, "Excellent."

Ezerak nods at Uryutis, obviously agreeing with his views.

Ayrell nods at Uryutis, in complete agreement with his views.

Anuril takes a bite of the cookie.

Ayrell says, "Yes, with power such as that storm wields, its release could be... catastrophic. Much like before."

Mazrian thoughtfully says to Uryutis, "There are some approaches that would theoretically allow one to sidestep all sorts of constraints.."

Khhsath ponders.

Kethrai angles his ears forward, gazing curiously at Mazrian.

Uryutis asks, "What do you have in mind?"

Jaelia says, "I - The Vision that - and not saying it relates - touched on that the thing that was happening didn't seem good or evil, just netural. I think, that is sometimes a good starting point before assuming one way or the other. Even if we aren't assuming at this point. I am not saying the Vision is connected, I just like to be willing to keep myself open to Neutrality before laying the judgement of the Immortals upon things - Which is not my place - As I am not an Immortal - is a wise course of action."

Shashra glances outside, observing that it is now very much night. "I should excuse myself. Thank you for the invitation, and the spectacle." She quietly excuses herself.

Consultant Shashra just went out.

Uryutis ponders.

Etasia gets some Kygar's roast coffee from inside her kidskin haversack.

Dartwin exclaims, "Doesn't have to be that deep. I just wanna find out why I got struck by lightning. It really hurt!"

Dartwin grins.

Jaelia grins at Dartwin.

Ezerak nods at Dartwin, obviously agreeing with his views.

Etasia chuckles at Dartwin.

Etasia grins at Dartwin, her dimples flashing into view.

Ayrell says to Jaelia, "Many of us are basing our opinions on the storm's history. But, you are correct. It is possible the storm, or possibly... the entity... was only violent because of the Mage."

Jaelia says to Dartwin, "Obviously, a judgement was passed. You will just have to figure it out."

Jaelia grins at Dartwin.

Mazrian cautiously says to Uryutis, "Nothing concrete. The way we do magic, and think about it, seems to be intentionally one-dimensional, and to hold constant some relevant variables."

Ezerak says, "'It's certainly painful."

Jaelia says to Dartwin, "I do joke."

Dartwin winks and flashes a sly grin.

Mazrian says, "Which makes it a lot less likely to blow things up that we don't intend to, of course. Much safer for the caster."

Etasia says, "I did not realize anyone got struck."

Etasia asks Dartwin, "Ye are ok?"

Etasia nods to Dartwin.

Ayrell says to Etasia, "A few people were struck before we began the experiment, I believe."

Uryutis asks Mazrian, "Is the goal to understand, or to steal, or release?"

Dartwin says, "This was at a previous time. I've learned my lesson since then."

Etasia asks Ayrell, "This eve?"

Aluwyyn softly says, "Pardon me for a moment."

Ezerak dryly says to Ayrell, "At least one."

Tlus Chudin Aluwyyn strolls out.

Etasia says to Ayrell, "Geez i need more coffee it seems. Apologies."

Ezerak appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.

Jaelia takes a sip of her Sunrise.

Ayrell chuckles at Ezerak.

Mazrian asks Uryutis, "To understand, certainly. To release? We don't know enough, but perhaps?"

Ayrell rubs Ezerak's back.

Kethrai says to Etasia, "The one I saw happened before you arrived."

Darkewolff offers Etasia a steaming mug of midnight black coffee.

Uryutis nods.

Uryutis takes a sip of his brandy.

Darkewolff asks, "More coffee?"

Etasia accepts Darkewolff's black coffee.

Darkewolff smiles.

Etasia grins at Darkewolff, her dimples flashing into view.

Xelten says, "Thank you for indulging my curiosity. A pleasant evening, everyone."

Xelten nods politely.

In the blink of an eye, Xelten disappears into his surroundings.

Darkewolff asks, "Anyone else for coffee?"

Etasia says to Darkewolff, "Thank you so kindly."

Jaelia says, "Yes, Coffee."

Darkewolff offers Jaelia a steaming mug of midnight black coffee.

Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.

Jaelia accepts Darkewolff's black coffee.

Kethrai says to Darkewolff, "Please."

Darkewolff offers Kethrai a steaming mug of midnight black coffee.

Jaelia guzzles down some of her Sunrise and then smacks her lips and wipes them with her sleeve.

Jaelia takes a sip of her Sunrise.

Kethrai accepts Darkewolff's black coffee.

You take a sip of the tea. A bouquet of flavors stirs the palate with the pleasing harmony of sweet cherries and a hint of cranberry mingled with delicate floral undertones.

Kethrai takes a sip of his coffee.

Jaelia takes a sip of her coffee.

Etasia puts her coffee in her kidskin haversack.

Jaelia moves a steaming mug of midnight black coffee to her left hand.

Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.

Kethrai emits a rumbling noise of contentment.

Darkewolff asks, "Anyone else?"

Jaelia takes a sip of her coffee.

Jaelia blinks.

Darkewolff takes a sip of his coffee.

Jaelia says, "That does clear the senses and wake the mind."

Etasia gets a steaming mug of midnight black coffee from inside her kidskin haversack.

Kethrai says, "Beautifully strong coffee."

Ayrell says, "Yes, I do believe we will need more information and a better understanding before a release would be considered."

Tlus Chudin Aluwyyn just arrived.

Uryutis says, "Wanting to know why or how certainly pushes, but I also wonder if some of those ambiguities were left in the official history as a warning. Or a trap."

Etasia nods to Kethrai.

Uryutis shrugs.

Darkewolff smiles at Jaelia.

Darkewolff says, "Wish I could say I made it."

Darkewolff smiles at Jaelia.

Aluwyyn gets a dainty cup of fragrant nanasea tea from inside his scholar's tote.

Jaelia beams at Darkewolff!

Aluwyyn takes a sip of his tea.

Mazrian thoughtfully says, "It likely wouldn't be the first time."

Jaelia says to Darkewolff, "It will make me run like a racing horse."

Uryutis says, "Old teachers trick, unsolveable problem, let the foolish student suceptible to such problems attack the problem, the other students can study in peace."

Jaelia nods.

Darkewolff says to Jaelia, "That horse race is on the 'morrow."

Uryutis says, "And then solved, foolish student unmakes reality. Ha ha, old classic."

Jaelia takes a sip of her coffee.

Darkewolff nods.

Jaelia nods to Darkewolff.

Uryutis takes a sip of his brandy.

Ayrell chuckles at Uryutis.

Ezerak chuckles.

Darkewolff says to Jaelia, "Good prizes coming up too."

Ayrell says, "To solve the unsolveable problem..."

Jaelia asks, "Is seeking to communicate with it in ways that we can think to interact with it necessarily constitute an attack?"

Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.

Ayrell says to Jaelia, "I do not believe so. Truth be told, I would love to find a way to communicate with it."

Uryutis says, "The darker possibilities suggest maybe Kadriash was practicing sorcery. The inclusion of his Moon Mage friend maybe nods to that. But it may also be entirely unfair to attribute that to either of them."

Ezerak says, "If, in fact, it is sentient."

Ezerak nods at Ayrell, in complete agreement with her views.

Ayrell nods at Uryutis, in complete agreement with his views.

Ayrell nods at Ezerak, in complete agreement with his views.

Etasia says, "I would attribute it, just seems feasible."

Etasia shrugs.

Ezerak takes a sip of his brandy.

Darkewolff ponders.

Jaelia says, "Communication and Interaction doesn't necessarily mean sentience, or of the way we think of it, but it still can react the same way to certain things, and that is a sort of communication through understanding and observation."

Mazrian thoughtfully says, "'It's possible that sorcery could explain how the storm sustains itself."

Etasia nods to Mazrian.

Ayrell mutters something into the air about this is one of those times when time travel would he helpful.

Ezerak grins at Ayrell, his dimples flashing into view.

Etasia says, "Indeed."

Uryutis says, "Or that which was created is itself something in perpetuity. An entity."

Darkewolff asks Jaelia, "With communication requiring a common ground, I am curious if there are any tomes in the guildhall libraries that discuss it?"

Kethrai asks Ayrell, "Maybe ask to have a chat with Raerethrew...?"

Ayrell ponders.

Ezerak says to Ayrell, "We could ask the Timekeepers. Just send them a letter yesterday."

Kethrai says, "If you can get him to talk anything resembling sense..."

Uryutis takes a sip of his brandy.

Ayrell says to Kethrai, "That is not a terrible idea, though... yes."

Ayrell chuckles.

Mazrian asks Uryutis, "But what entity exists in perpetuity?"

Mazrian ponders.

Etasia grins at Kethrai, her dimples flashing into view.

Jaelia seems to be focusing intently upon the shadowy orb floating near her.

Mazrian asks, "Everything eats, doesn't it?"

Ayrell chuckles at Ezerak.

Etasia says, "The redhead does."

Darkewolff says, "Time is a hungry beast."

Mazrian asks, "So what feeds the storm?"

Etasia says to Darkewolff, "And time, good point."

Ezerak asks Mazrian, "Do Elementals eat? How do they work?"

Uryutis says, "Could be winding down, but on a longer time scale than a few generations can make sense of. Could be absorbing natural storms that wander by. Could be drawing power from the tower itself, happy to stay where it is."

Anuril says to Mazrian, "It took a big bite out of Ezerak."

Ayrell says to Ezerak, "There were treats for familiars."

Ayrell ponders.

Mazrian says to Ezerak, "Beats me."

Mazrian flashes a quick grin at Ezerak.

Ezerak grins at Anuril, his dimples flashing into view.

Mazrian nods to Uryutis.

Uryutis shrugs.

Ezerak nods at Mazrian, obviously agreeing with his views.

Etasia says to Ezerak, "Well lightening is the one that is ever changing . So sorts of makes sense it is made of lightening actually."

Ezerak asks Ayrell, "There were. I suppose the question is do they HAVE to eat?"

Etasia says to Ezerak, "It would never be stable."

Ayrell nods at Ezerak, in complete agreement with his views.

Mazrian says to Uryutis, "Could be. That is a LOT of energy swirling around up there."

Mazrian ponders.

Aluwyyn raises his hand.

Uryutis says, "The angle of a bound elemental is one that fills my order with unease. Forcing an Elemental into a rigid form, against its will, is very frowned upon."

Jaelia puts her coffee in her silk backpack.

Etasia says to Ezerak, "The ever changing equation would keep it safe."

Ayrell says to Uryutis, "And, if that is what has occurred here, it would certainly bear further investigation to rectify."

Aluwyyn softly says, "I have a question."

Kethrai angles his ears forward, gazing curiously at Aluwyyn.

Etasia says to Ezerak, "Lightening that is. Most unstable of all the elements. Free will entirely."

Ayrell smiles at Aluwyyn.

Uryutis says to Ayrell, "I agree! Orrrrrrr, the silence of the authorities that be is itself an answer."

Mazrian asks Uryutis, "There are other elementals in service to the guild, I believe? Among them, there must be one or two electrical elementals. Perhaps one of them could communicate?"

Ezerak nods to Etasia.

Aluwyyn softly asks, "In many of the warmage guilds I have visited, there are guardian elementals that linger. what sustains them?"

Uryutis offers an exaggerated shrug to Ayrell.

Ayrell nods to Uryutis.

Ayrell says, "Unless the authorities also do not know but do not want to admit they... do not know."

Uryutis says to Mazrian, "Elementals aren't the most interesting of conversationists, generally."

Uryutis says, "Conversationalists, even."

Mazrian dryly asks, "But neither are students, generally, I imagine?"

Uryutis laughs at Mazrian.

Darkewolff asks, "Lightning follows the path of least resistance, yes?"

Ezerak chuckles.

Uryutis holds a snifter of Rekave's ridiculously refined brandy high into the air for all to see.

Etasia grins at Mazrian, her dimples flashing into view.

Uryutis nods to Mazrian.

Uryutis says, "Fair play."

Uryutis takes a sip of his brandy.

Jaelia laughs!

Raising his black coffee to Uryutis, Mazrian gives him a toast.

Ezerak rubs his head.

Ezerak takes a sip of his Tequila.

Uryutis asks Aluwyyn, "What was your question?"

Uryutis takes a sip of his coffee.

Aluwyyn softly asks, "In many of the warmage guilds I have visited, there are guardian elementals that linger. what sustains them?"

Kethrai takes a sip of his coffee.

Khhsath ponders.

Darkewolff asks, "So, it would seem that the copper rods would have been a most excellent source for the lighting to have struck. However, air provides a challenge for lightning, so, I would as, would the experiement be best done on a rainy day?"

Darkewolff says, "Sorry, meant to keep that to myself."

Uryutis asks, "They're elementals. They operate on their own rules. The endogenous mana in the area? Calculations written on nearby blackboards? Clumsy students?"

Etasia grins at Darkewolff, her dimples flashing into view.

Aluwyyn furrows his brow.

Etasia says, "I do notice with kahurst metal."

Etasia says, "It does produce green lightening."

Miskton says, "It does manage to claim victims from time to time, but who knows if that actually benefits it."

Etasia asks, "I don't think all lightening is green?"

Ayrell says, "Perhaps there are still a few more things we can do to investigate further before we are deflected and sent to dust the libraries."

Ayrell ponders.

Kethrai shakes his head at Etasia.

Uryutis says, "Lightning is an odd one. Yes, it follows the path of least resistance. Except when it has cause to act otherwise."

Aluwyyn calmly asks Uryutis, "Perhaps if we started with studying the local indigenous elementals?"

Etasia says to Kethrai, "Lightenings are not green in general aye."

Uryutis says to Aluwyyn, "Hey, can't hurt! They sure are interesting."

Etasia taps a hammered ka'hurst shield of abyssal black that she is wearing.

Uryutis takes a sip of his coffee.

Darkewolff ponders.

Ayrell nods at Uryutis, in complete agreement with his views.

Etasia says, "Both put off green."

Aluwyyn grins at Uryutis.

Darkewolff smiles at Etasia.

Etasia says, "And both are made of kahurst."

Khhsath asks, "A question. Did this Mage of Storms perish when he was bested?"

Darkewolff says, "An interesting metal."

Ayrell nods to Khhsath.

Ayrell says, "As the story tells, yes."

Uryutis says, "I don't mean that dismissively. Being a student means pursuing anything in great, rigorous detail. It's a wonderful purpose."

Etasia says, "Perhaps the origins of the spell used a type of."

Darkewolff nods to Etasia.

Etasia says, "Catalist."

Khhsath's eyes darken with thought, and his tail grows very still.

Etasia says, "That included kahurst."

Etasia shrugs.

Uryutis asks Khhsath, "The history is a bit vague on that isn't it?"

Jaelia asks, "Is it dangerous to have multiple forms of mana and cermony - Bards with Spells and performing, Clerics with Divine and Calling out the Immortals, along with the focus of the experiments - would that have any impact on the elemental, or does it simply not care for power outside of itself?"

Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.

Aluwyyn takes a sip of his tea.

Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.

Kethrai takes a sip of his coffee.

Jaelia asks, "Or if it has a source of sorcery, do those multile forms of flows of magic stir something within it?"

Khhsath gestures at Mazrian.

Khhsath says, "He has asked what exists in perpetuity. Lingering spirits of the dead."

Ezerak takes a sip of his Tequila.

Aluwyyn shudders.

Mazrian says to Khhsath, "Surely even they dissipate and are lost to time. Otherwise we'd be knee-deep in them."

Etasia asks Khhsath, "Wait waaa?"

Ayrell says to Uryutis, "That is true. Death is the assumed implication within the words that are written, when adding between the lines, but it is never actually stated that he perished."

Uryutis says to Jaelia, "Outside of the context of affecting the form it has assumed while here, I don't imagine anything specific. If you mean to mix, I think you're saying more directly of the possible darker plausibilities of this story."

Khhsath looks at Mazrian and shrugs.

Anuril takes a bite of the cookie.

Etasia says to Uryutis, "Tis a dark story as is..."

Uryutis says to Etasia, "With plenty of perfectly rational explanations."

Uryutis coughs.

Uryutis takes a sip of his coffee.

Jaelia says to Uryutis, "I do not intended to mix them and cause that which would curse my soul and all I seek to achieve, or even experiment with it. I did not know if it would rile something within it, or if it simply cares not, or if forms of power competing for attention in what it might consider its domain would cause some sort of reaction."

Etasia says, "Hmmm, vengeance and sorcery yes i agree."

Aluwyyn calmly asks Ayrell, "Are we now theorizing that maybe the angry spirit of the mage of storms is trapped up there in the maelstrom?"

Kethrai asks, "Things that exist in perpetuity... The Heralds... The Immortals... Life Dragons, possibly?"

Khhsath says to Mazrian, "I do not know why it is some linger. But usually there are stories behind them such as this. Great emotions, horrible deeds."

Ayrell says to Aluwyyn, "Not necessarily."

Aluwyyn nods.

Jaelia nods to Khhsath.

Mazrian says to Kethrai, "At least some of those things are not perpetual."

Ayrell says, "It is clearly stated that he lost control over the storm. It is just... not stated if he perished when the storm was then taken."

Mazrian says, "...probably."

Aluwyyn nods to Ayrell.

Ezerak asks Aluwyyn, "Perhaps not his spirit, but perhaps his intent or his emotions?"

Aluwyyn nods to Ezerak.

Aluwyyn calmly says, "I was thinking the same."

Uryutis says to Jaelia, "I just mean, summoning holy fire and destroying the physical form of the elemental would accomplish the same thing destroying it with hammer and sword would. Or a fireball, or writhing vine. But the elemental is made of and bound by Elemental magics."

Ayrell says to Ezerak, "Or possibly nothing of him at all, beyond a bound elemental he trapped."

Aluwyyn calmly says, "It would give a source for the seeming anger surrounding the storm."

Jaelia says, "I just don't understand how you can have Dragon Priests in one corner - Rising Poisned Angry Seas in Another - Invasions of various Types - Storms flaring away in another - and on some plane or some tapestry, they don't overlap in a least a tiny corner in some way."

Uryutis looks at Jaelia and shrugs.

Etasia says to Jaelia, "Oh but they do."

Uryutis says, "Where things mix, they react. Interesting to study."

Mazrian says, "Perhaps the Mage created the storm? Elemental magic with the right blend of other inputs could, in theory, create awareness."

Mazrian says, "I've heard that Clerics dabble in that sort of sorcery."

Etasia says to Jaelia, "There are small tears due to all this in the plane and the custodians exist because of what ye speak of too. A tear."

Etasia says to Jaelia, "Of sorts."

Jaelia says to Etasia, "When a shape has enough dimensions that it can have that many corners, it can also wrap within itself multiple planes, causing them to twist and overlap and making like a combining of corners if nothing else. Even shapes and dimensions bend and overlap in time."

Uryutis winces.

Uryutis takes a sip of his coffee.

Ayrell takes a sip of her tea.

Jaelia nods to Etasia.

Etasia says to Jaelia, "Yes or tear one into another, where that was never supposed to happen. Thus letting extraplanar beings into this plane."

Miskton says, "Well, it's been a pleasant evening, with only mild exposure to electricity, but I'm afraid I need to get going."

Miskton nods politely.

Ayrell nods politely to Miskton.

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

Anuril smirks at Kethrai.

Miskton says, "Take care, all."

Ayrell says to Miskton, "Thank you for your assistance and input."

Uryutis waves to Miskton.

Etasia waves to Miskton.

Etasia smiles at Miskton, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Ezerak shakes Miskton's hand.

Ayrell says, "We certainly do have a great deal to ponder."

Jaelia nods to Etasia.

Miskton waves.

Philomath Miskton strolls out.

Ayrell says, "More theories to consider."

Ezerak nods at Ayrell, obviously agreeing with her views.

Jaelia says to Etasia, "Thank you, I am on the same plane with that understanding."

Mazrian takes a sip of his coffee.

Etasia says to Jaelia, "Ye are correct anotherwards my friend."

Jaelia grins at Etasia.

Etasia giggles at Jaelia.

Mazrian says, "If you'd all excuse me."

Mazrian smiles.

Etasia smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Jaelia beams at Mazrian!

Uryutis says, "I would just advise against openly *practicing* the sorcery discussed. It's a fine topic to mull over. Not one to indulge."

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

Mazrian says, "Glad to have been able to help tonight."

Etasia says to Mazrian, "Thank you for all this eve."

Ayrell says, "Perhaps we can take some time to think on what we have discussed here this evening and plan to meet again in the near future to discuss possible next steps."

Aluwyyn takes a sip of his tea.

Ayrell smiles at Mazrian.

Ezerak lays his palms against Mazrian's in a quick, yet deliberate movement.

Aluwyyn wipes his mouth.

Mazrian lays his palms against Ezerak's in a quick, yet deliberate movement.

Khhsath gives a slight nod.

Uryutis says, "I should sober up and make my way back. Thank you for the experiment and conversation."

Ayrell says to Mazrian, "Thank you for your assistance."

Uryutis bows to you.

Khhsath says, "I retire as well."

Ayrell curtsies gracefully to Uryutis.

Khhsath bows his head, acknowledging Ayrell.

Kethrai bows.

Mazrian bows to Ayrell.

Uryutis exclaims, "Remember proper experimental precautions!"

Mazrian says to Ayrell, "Any time, of course."

Mazrian smiles.

Uryutis waves.

Ayrell says to Uryutis, "We greatly appreciate your time and knowledge."

Khhsath goes out.

Scholar of the Grove Uryutis goes out.

Jaelia exclaims, "I have too many prayers and faith and divnity to preach and raise in others to celebrate and together we must let our faith shine as a larger whole, and not be divided! I have no time to practice these sorts of things - I wouldn't even know where to begin!"

Mazrian goes out.

Kethrai says to Ayrell, "Thank you for arranging this gathering. Gave us lots to ponder over..."

Ayrell smile.

Ayrell nods to Kethrai.

Etasia blushes a bright red color.

Darkewolff puts his cookie in a swirling eddy of incandescent light bound by a gold-striated coralite frame.

Dartwin says, "I've read what studying too far does. Warrior mages taught us that lesson well."

Ayrell says, "It would not have been possible without all of you."

Dartwin smiles.

Darkewolff puts his cookie in his encompassing shadows.

Darkewolff takes a sip of his coffee.

Ayrell says, "Thank you all for being courageous enough to help."

Ayrell smiles.

Experiment Messaging

• You feel a static charge building.
• Far above at the top of the tower, the storm spirals inward angrily, hissing with hair lightning!
• A bolt of lurid green lightning lashes across the sky!
• A bold of lurid green lightning lashes across the road, leaving smoking cobblestones!
• A bolt of lurid green lightning jaggedly slices across the air, lashing against the copper rods, causing them to glow with a vibrating green energy!
• A crackling mess of filamentous lightning erupts from the copper bar, discharging chaotically into the air!
• Your mouth fills with the taste of copper, and a dull thrum resonates across the area. Your vision fades, darkness creeping over your sight, and a pulsating glow catches your attention far above.
• As you glance upward, it flares brightly, a dense writhing sphere held far above, illuminating peaks spiraling against the top of the tower. The dull thrum resonates once more, and you see the tower more clearly.
• The storm seems to seethe, almost palpable in its fury. Several bolts of electricity lash outward, and then returns to... normal.