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Event Name: Kaelie's Memorial Service
Event Instance: Prime
Real Date: 2023-05-06
Game Date of Event: 445-05
Point of View: Xionara
Memorial for Kaelie at Tamsine's Rest

(minor edits only)


[Tamsine's Rest]

A shady clump of sicle saplings cluster around a large, moss-encrusted fragment of pink coral. Carved into a hollow in the center of the coral landmark is a crude yet moving image of Tamsine. Before the simple shrine is a low limestone bench.You also see a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox, a serving table borne on legs that look like a black fox with several things on it, a bright yellow plaid cloth with several things on it, a crimson firesilk picnic cloth with golden bananas embroidered along the edges with several things on it, a low gate and a flat rock.

Also here: Labor Organizer Urbaj, Sfarns del Dzive Nawain, Elemental Aegis Tekhelet, Druid Mahtra, Shield Maiden Betlind, Misbehaving Mischief Melindrha, Ryeka, Mage Slayer Golameth, Light of the World Gwenddolyn, Pirate Karturis, Lady of Elamiri Ayrell, Lunar Princess Angel, Black Fox Sanzia, Taleweaver Dreamheart, Best Beard Ledia, Totally Befuddled Felicini, Shadow Dancer Druesyllia, Black Fox Anuril, Juleanne, Rifkinn, Heart Tender Kethrai, War Wizard Etasia, Philomath Miskton, Blessed of Katamba Ghust, Sennette (sitting), Nedora we Oras Ruea, Mindflayer Jappal (sitting), Mountain Lord Ezerak, Deadly Shadow Darkgaze, Sir Madigan, Death's Nemesis Ascarlet, Mazrian, Steel Heart Amaci, Songbird Mendira, Dawnsworn Briaen, Carnage Darling Dantia, Aratasa (sitting), Black Fox Lycette, Shadow's Touch Alanarue, Stray Stelling, Chaid Ruhita Timorias (kneeling), Melyo Cermin'a Marcul, Ershta Zehira, Knight of Meraud Tirost, Professor Braekin, Paladin of Eylhaar Arkalye, Vice-Speaker Levinas, Fearless Crobin, Transcendent Empath Leayne, Ecologist Penrhyn, Sothios (sitting), Shadow Mage Telamont (sitting), Soul Surgeon Zynell (sitting), Empath Driword (sitting), Fox Kit Ysindre, Frost Princess Nemy, Enlightened Gypsierenee, Heretic Eonon, Lord Knight Hebion, Black Fox Akolu, Pyppa, Aluwyyn, Artist Eruwyn, Black Fox Sonatina, Storyteller Cythra, Desert Fury Grenhart and Mother Jaelia.

Obvious paths: east.

> Cythra says, "So many peoples and no raffle."

> Sanzia joins Jaelia's group.

> Etasia leans on Stelling.

> Madigan bows to Angel.

> Dreamheart just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Pyppa hugs you.

> Eonon hugs Betlind, getting a smile in return.

> Ryeka chuckles.

> Karturis slides a pair of shiny silver zills etched with a detailed musical clef off his finger.

> Gwenddolyn chuckles at Cythra.

> Stelling grins at Etasia.

> Aluwyyn giggles at Cythra.

> Sonatina hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile.

> Lycette pulls you to her in a tight hug.

> Karturis slides an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief onto his finger.

> Amaci laughs at Cythra.

> You notice Eonon slip into a hiding place.

> Ryeka nods at Cythra, obviously agreeing with her views.

> Anuril looks at Cythra and sighs.

> hug pyp You hug Pyppa.

> hug lyc > You hug Lycette who wraps her arms around you with a warm smile. A faint scent of jasmine clings to her skin.

> Dreamheart slides an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief onto her finger.

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

> Dantia just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Tekhelet just kissed a leopard talisman!

> Karturis puts his zills in his multi-strapped carryall.

> > Ruea smiles at Madigan.

> Dantia puts her band in her encompassing shadows.

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

> Tekhelet puts his talisman in his talisman case.

> Braekin just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Madigan bows to Ruea.

> Felicini slides an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief onto her finger.

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

> Ayrell just hugged Dantia.

> An electric light shines around Sonatina, pulsing and crackling in time with her song.

> Ruea curtsies to Madigan.

> Ryeka lets out a hearty cheer for Madigan!

> Ayrell curtsies gracefully to Madigan.

> Crobin nods to Leayne.

> Dantia smiles.

> Etasia smiles at Dantia, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Nawain just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Golameth just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Madigan bows to Ayrell.

> Ryeka wraps her arms around Madigan, giving Madigan a great big bear hug!

> Braekin slides an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief onto his finger.

> Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

> Madigan smiles at Ryeka.

> A breeze catches the hem of Jaelia's gown, fanning it out to display the indigo Daybreak roses embroidered against the midnight-blue faesilk fabric.

> Madigan bows to Ryeka.

> An electric light shines around Sonatina, pulsing and crackling in time with her song.

> Ezerak just hugged Dantia.

> Leayne smiles at Nawain, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Ryeka exclaims, "Long time, my friend!"

> With a slight tremor in his voice, Stelling reprises the last few words of the chorus of his infectious tune, drawing out the final note of each phrase and letting it gradually fade.

> Felicini just hugged Ryeka.

> Golameth slides an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief onto his finger.

> Madigan says to Ryeka, "It has been a long time. Good to see you."

> Ezerak shakes Madigan's hand.

> Ryeka wraps her arms around Felicini, giving Felicini a great big bear hug!

> Madigan smiles at Ezerak.

> A deft turn of phrase keeps each passing note of Sonatina's singing delicate and airy, spoken only lightly.

An electric light shines around Sonatina, pulsing and crackling in time with her song.

> Bees swarm all around Felicini.

> Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Madigan shakes Ezerak's hand.

> Grenhart hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> Briaen exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> Leayne leans on Crobin.

> Golameth smiles at Alanarue.

> War Shaman Ohiyesa just arrived.

> Anuril nods to Angel.

> Angel smiles at Anuril.

> An electric light shines around Sonatina, pulsing and crackling in time with her song.

> Alanarue leans on Golameth.

> Ruea just hugged Grenhart.

> Karturis puts his mask in his dragonwood beer barrel.

> Cythra's voice takes on an almost lyrical quality as she launches into the chorus of Faenella's Grace, each word flowing to the next with a seamless ease.

> Pyppa stands near Lycette.

> Numerous bees swarm onto Felicini's shoulders.

> Ayrell smiles at Aluwyyn.

> Tekhelet nods.

> Sanzia gets a frosty tessera from inside her scavenger's pack.

> Marcul exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> Sanzia puts her tessera in her scavenger's pack.

> An electric light shines around Sonatina, pulsing and crackling in time with her song.

> Jappal nods to Driword.

> Ryeka smiles at Felicini, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Grenhart gives a plush ivory velvet recliner framed with sculpted gold gladiolus blossoms a smooch!

> Tekhelet nods to Rifkinn.

> Jaelia taps a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox on the ground.

> Aluwyyn whispers something to Ayrell.

> Sanzia begins to listen to Grenhart teach the Life Magic skill.

> Mahtra finishes playing a masterful concerto on his copper zills.

> An electric light shines around Sonatina, pulsing and crackling in time with her song.

> Grenhart sighs.

> Penrhyn trills, her ears relaxing minutely back against her head.

> Ryeka takes a sip of her coffee.

> Numerous bees swarm onto Zehira's shoulders.

> Mahtra assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

You decipher the signs of a Life augmentation spell.

> A lone bee lands on Felicini's ear.

> The blurry afterimages fade from around Sanzia.

> Lycette says, "Welcome, all. Thank you for coming. We are here to celebrate the life of a very special woman, who was loved by so many."

> A flowing quality colors Sonatina's voice as each word of her singing drifts to the next, leaving scarcely a pause for breath in between. An electric light shines around Sonatina, pulsing and crackling in time with her song.

> Ryeka leans over and scratches Grenhart's back.

> Sanzia just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Tale Singer Shannera just arrived.

> Lycette says, "If you don't mind, please refrain from gazing at your sanowret crystals and drop any songs or spells."

> Ryeka nods to Lycette.

> Crobin begins to lecture Tirost on the proper use of the Evasion skill.

> Ghust beams in loving admiration at Shannera!

> Stelling continues to chant the infectious strains of Faenella's Grace, seeming to lose himself in the very rhythms he produces.

> Shannera stands near Ghust.

> Ghust kisses Shannera. And he doesn't seem to want to stop.

> Ayrell whispers something to Aluwyyn.

> Tirost begins to listen to Crobin teach the Evasion skill.

> An electric light shines around Sonatina, pulsing and crackling in time with her song.

> Shannera kisses Ghust on the nose.

> The final words of Sonatina's song fade even as they glide into the air.

> The field of silver-blue light dissipates from around Betlind.

> Etasia smiles at Cythra, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Stelling gets himself a flagon of Elven frostwynne. Yum!

> Zynell's rage dissipates.

> Betlind's rage dissipates.

> Cythra's voice fades even as the pace of Faenella's Grace slows, winding down to a quiet conclusion.

> Angel gives Ghust a formal hug, pressing first her right cheek, then her left, against Ghust's.

> Penrhyn carefully removes some tiny vela'tohr flower petals in cheerful hues from her eyes.

> Angel gives Shannera a formal hug, pressing first her right cheek, then her left, against Shannera's.

> Ghust clasps Shannera's hand tenderly and draws her into his arms.

> Lycette says, "I met Kaelie at the Empath's Guild in 409. I was discreetly trying to find someone to give me dimples. Kaelie led me to her home on Riverpine Way, and when she was done, I was so young and poor I only had a few silver to offer her. She accepted it graciously and helped me find my way back to the Empath's Guild, my new dimples on display as we went because I could not stop smiling. Right up until the last time I saw her, she always greeted me with a kiss on the cheek, right on top of those dimples."

> Arkalye reaches up and snags a brawny temple rat, pulling the creature off his shoulder.

> Arkalye tucks a brawny temple rat into a small grey khaddar cave with jagged peaks.

> Shannera gives Angel a formal hug, pressing first her right cheek, then her left, against Angel's.

> Grenhart gives Lycette a smooch.

> Penrhyn puts her petals in her healer's kit.

> The blue crystal shell around Sanzia melts away.

> Felicini takes some white-gold hued gull-winged boots off her feet.

> Felicini puts her boots in her feyweave pouch.

> Alanarue begins to listen to Crobin teach the Evasion skill.

> Grenhart wheezily says, "Woo."

> Arkalye quickly catches some fire whirl ruby drakes in his hand, stopping their flight.

> Several bees swarm around Zehira's head.

> Ryeka smiles at Lycette, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Arkalye puts his drakes in his deathfiber carryall.

> Grenhart wheezily says, "Got one."

> Etasia smiles at Felicini, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Tekhelet begins to lecture Nawain on the proper use of the Small Edged skill.

> Nawain begins to listen to Tekhelet teach the Small Edged skill.

> Anuril smiles at Lycette.

> Felicini smiles at Etasia.

> Tirost smiles at Lycette.

> Etasia just hugged Felicini.

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

> Lycette says, "I was so in awe of Kaelie's quiet confidence and standing within her guild, she seemed larger than life to me then. I never thought we would become the close friends that we were later in life, because she seemed so superior to me. She never behaved that way, however. She was always kind, supportive, and welcoming. I always knew that if I needed a friend, Kaelie would be there for me. She was my rock for a long time, but I never realized it until I was faced with losing her."

> Crobin waves to Felicini.

> Jaelia stops listening to Grenhart.

> A half dozen bees fly in front of Felicini.

> Jaelia begins to listen to Tekhelet teach the Small Edged skill.

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

> Numerous bees swarm onto Zehira's shoulders.

> Ayrell smiles at Ruea.

> Alanarue smiles at Lycette, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Crobin just hugged Felicini.

> Mazrian smiles.

> Tirost nods to Lycette.

> Harurs del Cawna Khearkrash just arrived.

> Sanzia slides an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief onto her finger.

> Kethrai nods at Lycette, obviously agreeing with her views.

> Khearkrash works his way out of some hulking abyssium plate bearing shifting whorls of scavenging vultures.

> Several bees swarm around Zehira's head.

> Stelling picks up the pace of his chant, letting each measure roll after the other with a simple grace excelled only by the precision at which he performs it.

> Khearkrash puts his plate in his doeskin carryall.

> Lycette says, "Kaelie and I first became close when I joined a group called the Vela'tohr a little while after we met. Later, when the Vela'tohr dissolved and Levinas reactivated the Order of the Black Fox, Kaelie joined as council and I became Treasurer, a position I still hold today thanks to Kaelie always welcoming me back with open arms after my extended trips abroad."

> Ryeka begins to listen to Grenhart teach the Life Magic skill.

> Crobin gets a curving bloodwood branch from inside his thigh bag.

> Crobin taps a curving bloodwood branch that he is holding.

> Crobin puts his branch in his thigh bag.

> Felicini quickly catches a cloisonne butterfly with large rose-patterned wings in her hand, stopping its flight.

> Crobin gets a blue glass bottle with a crackled interior from inside his thigh bag.

> Crobin holds a blue glass bottle with a crackled interior in his hand and closes his eyes in concentration.

> Crobin puts his bottle in his thigh bag.

> Briaen exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> Felicini puts her butterfly in her feyweave pouch.

> Lycette says, "Throughout the years, Kaelie gave her blood, sweat, and tears for the OBF. I've asked Pyppa to speak further on that."

> Angel rubs an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief.

> Lycette smiles at Pyppa, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Numerous bees swarm onto Zehira's shoulders.

> Pyppa smiles at Lycette.

> Ledia quickly catches some heart-shaped vengeance rubies wrapped in blackened moonsilver chains in her hand, stopping their flight.

> Ledia puts her rubies in her hunting pack.

> Zawra Vilks Rhorgul just arrived.

> Leayne smiles at Pyppa, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Numerous bees swarm onto Felicini's shoulders.

> Angel smiles at Lycette.

> Pyppa says, "Thank you Lyette and Greetings all."

> Marcul exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> Rhorgul grows healthier before your eyes!

> Rhorgul visibly quakes with an inner fury!

> Pyppa smiles.

> Pyppa gives a gracious nod.

> Gwenddolyn smiles at Lycette, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Cythra smiles.

> Etasia smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Pyppa says, "Hello everyone, thank you for the honor of attending our gathering and thank you for coming together with a great purpose. It is bittersweet to be here before you all today. Sweet in that we have the opportunity to come together and celebrate our beloved and honored Leader Kaelie but bitter and unfortunate that we need to come together at all."

> Amailia just arrived.

> Angel stops listening to Darkgaze.

> A half dozen bees fly in front of Zehira.

> Cythra sniffles.

> Pyppa says, "On that note, there is something I need to do before I continue. Some of you might raise an eyebrow at me but it would make Kaelie smile and nod with satisfaction."

> Ascarlet hugs Lycette, who wraps her arms around Ascarlet with a warm smile.

> Thin, wispy lines of light alternately appear and disappear near Gwenddolyn's head.

> Pyppa gets a thin Purple Lion cigarillo from inside her backpack.

> Penrhyn angles her ears forward in curiosity.

> Stelling's voice takes on an almost lyrical quality as he launches into the chorus of Faenella's Grace, each word flowing to the next with a seamless ease.

> Pyppa gets a vardite World Dragon set with crystalline dragon tear eyes from inside her backpack.

> Melindrha laughs!

> Nawain grins at Pyppa.

> Ryeka chuckles.

> Leayne grins at Pyppa, her dimples flashing into view.

> Lycette grins, revealing her dimples.

> Pyppa points her World Dragon at a Purple Lion cigarillo and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the cigarillo quickly catch fire.

> Alanarue grins at Pyppa, her dimples flashing into view.

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

> Mazrian smiles at Sothios.

> Bees swarm all around Zehira.

> Aluwyyn grins at Pyppa.

> Ruea chuckles.

> Depth Preserver Lycidylia just arrived.

> Tempest Knight Saragos just arrived.

> Pyppa takes a long drag off of a burning Purple Lion cigarillo.

> Tirost smiles.

> Stelling chuckles at Pyppa.

> Felicini grins.

> Angel hugs Lycidylia, getting a smile in return.

> The air around Felicini shimmers with a weak yellow light that quickly disperses.

> Pyppa exhales some tobacco smoke. The faint lavender clouds of smoke carry the pleasant smell of cloves into the air.

> The cerulean orb floats serenely in the air, just above Nawain's head.

> Penrhyn chuckles.

> Lycidylia hugs Angel, who wraps her arms around Lycidylia with a warm smile.

> Arkalye smiles.

> Amaci nods at Pyppa, obviously agreeing with her views.

> Pyppa says, "I never understood the allure of smoking, but for Kaelie, I would do anything."

> Lycidylia just hugged Darkgaze.

> Crobin waves to Saragos.

> Rhorgul explodes into a storming fury of pure violence!

> Saragos's body below the waist is dripping with water. Pools of it are forming all around him.

> Gwenddolyn exhales involuntarily and shifts her stance, as if now under a heavy burden.

> Anuril grins at Pyppa.

> Khearkrash just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Pyppa says, "My name is Pyppa Eldarion, current Speaker of the Order of the Black Fox. Kaelie was a winner. She won at everything. I never wanted to be Speaker. Kaelie asked me to take on the role many times and I swore it off over and over, well, she won again."

> Sennette appears calmer than she did a moment ago.

> Blood Dancer Selame just arrived.

> Etasia grins, revealing her dimples.

> Eruwyn chuckles.

> The translucent image of an owl glistens briefly in the shadowy depths of the orb hovering near Jaelia.

> Leayne nods.

> Pyppa says, "Look at me now, smoking and Speaker. Only for Kaelie. She is still winning."

> You hear someone chuckling.

> Kethrai closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.

> Darkgaze hugs Lycidylia, who wraps her arms around Darkgaze with a warm smile.

> Anuril smirks.

> Gwenddolyn chuckles at Pyppa.

> Crobin smiles.

> Sanzia smiles captivatingly at Pyppa.

> Nawain chuckles.

> Miskton smiles.

> Rhorgul's goat pin nibbles on a piece of his clothing. It must be very hungry indeed.

> True Bard Navesi just arrived.

> Marcul grins.

> Lycidylia's body below the waist is dripping water everywhere.

> Ryeka chuckles.

> Akolu smiles at Pyppa.

> Jaelia grins.

> Amaci smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Pink Paladin Chyral just arrived.

> Ryeka nods to Pyppa.

> Pyppa says, "I am starting this way because it speaks to Kaelie’s, character, influence, leadership and knowledge that she without fail was dedicated to the Order of the Black Fox."

> Chyral's body is dripping with water. Pools of it are forming all around her.

> Alanarue hugs Selame, who wraps her arms around Alanarue with a warm smile.

> ear happy You perk up your ears happily.

> Thin, wispy lines of light alternately appear and disappear near Felicini's head.

> Cythra grins at Navesi.

> Ledia grins.

> Arkalye enfolds Chyral in a warm embrace.

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

> Navesi nods politely.

> Navesi just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Selame hugs Alanarue, getting a smile in return.

> Pyppa says, "When Levinas brought life back to the Order of the Black Fox 8 years ago he immediately asked Kaelie to be a council member. She served as council until she became Speaker a year later, she then remained the backbone of the order as Speaker for 7 years."

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

> Rhorgul just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Stelling continues to chant the infectious strains of Faenella's Grace, seeming to lose himself in the very rhythms he produces.

> Briaen exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> A lone bee lands on Felicini's ear.

> Crobin smiles.

> Alanarue nods to Pyppa.

> Crobin stands near Leayne.

> Saragos's body below the waist is dripping water everywhere.

> Mazrian chuckles at Sothios.

> Sonatina smiles at Navesi.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> A lone bee lands on Zehira's ear.

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

> Navesi slides a dull serpent ring of mottled steel off her finger.

> Pyppa says, "Then during the strongest yet weakest phase of her life, her love and dedication for the order shone through once again, one year later, she took over the Speaker Role again holding the reigns and guiding us through adjustments and changes. Up until Kaelie’s last days as a Speaker she was talking about the future of the order and its members. When faced with difficulty so many run away but instead Kaelie ran closer to us."

> Chyral gazes intently into her sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> Shannera just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Angel rubs Lycidylia's back.

> Navesi puts her ring in her smokewood trunk.

> Shannera slides an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief onto her finger.

> Navesi slides an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief onto her finger.

> Bees swarm all around Felicini.

> Kethrai gets an indurium phoenix with eyes of canary diamond from inside his rose-colored haversack.

> Rhorgul puts his band in a turbulent eddy of roiling green light captured in a cracked xenomite amphora.

> Kethrai rubs an indurium phoenix with eyes of canary diamond.

A wild fervor flashes in Kethrai's eyes.

> Kethrai puts his phoenix in his rose-colored haversack.

> Lycidylia's body below the waist is soaked.

> Shannera quickly catches some firestained clockwork cats with brilliant eyes of icy blue rivertears in her hand, stopping their flight.

> The dark stripes upon Sennette's skin fade away.

> Chyral's body is dripping water everywhere.

> Shannera puts her cats in her sea-green backpack.

> Arkalye pours himself a stein of Dwarven ale from his keg.

> Ryeka nods to Pyppa.

> Tiny puffs of smoke rise from Pyppa's Purple Lion cigarillo as it burns.

> Pyppa says, "Kaelie served with all her heart, strength, and soul, both as a council member and during her Speaker years. How do you thank and remember someone and teach others in the generations to come of someone so beloved, honored, and adored for so many selfless years of service? We tell the stories, share the tales and her legend will live in our souls, and with the young and new to come."

> Marcul exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> Briaen gets a hefty omnibus almanac with a sturdy indurium cover from inside his hunter's rucksack.

> Briaen studies his omnibus almanac closely.

> Saragos just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Bees swarm all around Felicini.

> Aluwyyn nods in agreement.

> Tirost nods.

> Bees swarm all around Zehira.

> Briaen puts his almanac in his hunter's rucksack.

> The blue crystal shell around Lycette melts away.

> Alanarue nods.

> Alanarue gets a muracite alchemist's quarterstaff engraved with lines of intersecting triangles from inside her warrior's belt.

> Pyppa says, "We are also proud to announce that with Valkhan's assistance, we will have a portrait of Kaelie hung in the future Order of The Back Fox order house."

> Gwenddolyn nods in agreement.

> Emerald Heiress Nideaya just arrived.

> Saragos's body below the waist is soaked.

> Nideaya waves.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Raising his Elven frostwynne to Pyppa, Stelling gives her a toast.

> Angel smiles.

> Levinas nods politely.

> Cythra beams at Pyppa!

> Miskton smiles.

> Ruea applauds.

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

You decipher the signs of an Elemental utility spell.

> Kethrai smiles at Pyppa.

> Felicini applauds.

> Braekin grins at Pyppa.

> Penrhyn smiles.

> Ryeka lets out a hearty cheer for Pyppa!

> Miskton applauds.

> Tirost applauds.

> Jaelia beams at Pyppa!

> Aluwyyn applauds.

> Nideaya blinks.

> With a slight tremor in his voice, Stelling reprises the last few words of the chorus of his infectious tune, drawing out the final note of each phrase and letting it gradually fade.

> Levinas applauds.

> Ayrell applauds.

> Pyppa exclaims, "Through Kaelies leadership, wisdom, kindness, strength and determination, this order thrived for years and we, as the Order of the Black Fox, have made an oath to her memory and to the community in need, it will continue to be strong!"

> Braekin applauds.

> Angel lets out a hearty cheer for Pyppa!

> ear happy You perk up your ears happily.

> A half dozen bees fly in front of Zehira.

> Navesi briefly spreads her arms outward as her chanting intensifies. The skipping, sparkling rhythm entices the air to shed moisture and to warm as if under a summer sun.

The air shifts as the persuasive melody of the enchante surrounds you, and suddenly the area seems hotter and drier.

> Ezerak applauds.

> Lycette beams at Pyppa!

> Zynell smiles.

> Navesi applauds.

> Ryeka nods.

> Angel looks at Pyppa and applauds!

> Amaci nods to Pyppa.

> Pyppa exclaims, "A famous Kaelie Quote, Once a FOX always a FOX!"

> Mendira smiles.

> A deep howl of bloodlust erupts from Rhorgul as his chest puffs out from the strain of corded chest muscles tightening all at once!

> Zombie Slayer Sseng just arrived.

> Dantia smiles.

> Sothios smiles at Nideaya.

> Gwenddolyn smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Pyppa exclaims, "If you agree SHOUT, HERE HERE! HERE HERE!"

> Sothios hugs Nideaya, who wraps her arms around Sothios with a warm smile.

> >Aluwyyn calmly exclaims, "Here, Here!"

> Numerous bees swarm onto Zehira's shoulders.

> Pyppa exclaims, "Here here here here!"

> Akolu yells, "Here here."

> Pyppa says, "Thank you."

> Dantia says, "Here here."

> Jaelia yells, "ONCE A FOX ALWAYS A FOX HERE HERE!"

> The translucent image of a wolf glistens briefly in the cerulean depths of the orb hovering near Nawain.

> Levinas calmly exclaims, "Here here!"

> Nawain yells, "Here here!"

> Lycette exclaims, "Here, here!"

> Dantia nods.

> Angel yells, "Here, here!"

> Alanarue yells, "HERE HERE!"

> Ascarlet yells, "Here here."

> Tirost exclaims, "Here, here!"

> Miskton yells, "Here, here!"

> Felicini yells, "Here here!"

> shout here, here!

You yell, "Here, here!"

> Sonatina yells, "Here here."

> Navesi says, "Here here."

> Amaci yells, "Here here."

> Kethrai yells, "HERE, HERE."

> Marcul says, "Once, and always."

> Crobin says, "Here here."

> Ledia yells, "Here here!"

> Nideaya smiles at Sothios, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Pyppa nods to Lycidylia.

> Gypsierenee says, "Here, here."

> Lycette grins at Marcul, her dimples flashing into view.

> Lazy curls of smoke drift off of Pyppa's Purple Lion cigarillo.

> Eonon yells, "Here here."

> Arkalye yells, "Here here."

> Gypsierenee smiles softly.

> Leayne softly says, "Yes."

> Jappal raises an eyebrow.

> Pyppa nods to Lycette.

> Bees swarm all around Zehira.

> Lycette grins, revealing her dimples.

> Anuril yells, "Hear, hear."

> Shannera yells, "Here here!"

> Sseng's body below the waist is dripping with water. Pools of it are forming all around him.

> Water drips steadily from Sseng's kertig cowbell.

> Gwenddolyn gets a crimson sanowret crystal from inside her leather backpack.

> Timorias smiles.

> Chyral says, "Here here."

> Gwenddolyn offers Ascarlet a crimson sanowret crystal.

> Leayne softly says, "Hear, hear."

> Pyppa puts her Dragon in her backpack.

> Lycette says, "Thank you, Pyppa. Next, I've asked Dantia to give a eulogy."

> Various tones and shades of blue wash over the cerulean orb floating near Ryeka, illuminating the surroundings in the full scale of rich, oceanic hues.

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

You decipher the signs of a Life utility spell.

> Dantia smiles.

> Ascarlet accepts Gwenddolyn's sanowret crystal.

> Sseng nods to Mazrian.

> Briaen exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> Pyppa puts her cigarillo in her backpack.

> Lycette smiles at Dantia, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Bees swarm all around Zehira.

> Dantia recites:

   "I remember when I met you.
    We were friends right from the start."

> Sseng fumbles slightly as he begins a masterful concerto on his kertig cowbell.

> Mazrian nods to Sseng.

> Stelling continues to chant the infectious strains of Faenella's Grace, seeming to lose himself in the very rhythms he produces.

> Kethrai's cambrinth kitten emits a startled "purr!"

> Dantia recites:

   "I remember when we braved a Ghost Ship together.
    You wondered if parrot was a delicacy somewhere."

> Kethrai gestures.

Kethrai's cambrinth kitten emits a loud *snap*.

A liquid, dusky light cascades down Kethrai's body like thick honey before thinning out.

> Ascarlet takes a sip of her mead.

> Tirost grins.

> Nawain chuckles.

> Grenhart taps the tattoo on his arm.

> Lycette grins, revealing her dimples.

> Etasia grins, revealing her dimples.

> Arkalye chuckles.

> Amaci grins, revealing her dimples.

> Abruptly, a pattern of fine debris suspended around Darkgaze drops to the ground.

> Grenhart grins.

> Dantia recites:

   "I remember when an entire gala was poisoned.
    You were busy tanking champers and eating cream puffs."

> Druesyllia just arrived.

> Ruea chuckles.

> Anuril whispers something to Aratasa.

> Leayne nods.

> Gwenddolyn grins at Dantia, her dimples flashing into view.

> Sseng's body below the waist is dripping water everywhere.

> Dantia recites:

   "I remember when that Empath came back after a long nap.
    And he mansplained how healing worked to you."

> Dantia chuckles.

> Kethrai laughs!

> Lycette laughs!

> Nawain laughs!

> Miskton chuckles.

> Jaelia laughs!

> Marcul exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> Ezerak appears to be trying hard not to grin.

> Madigan grins at Dantia.

> Ryeka chuckles.

> Felicini grins.

> Angel raises her voice in merry laughter.

> Several bees swarm around Zehira's head.

> Cythra blinks.

> Rhorgul smiles.

> Marcul covers his mouth with his hand.

> Eruwyn snickers.

> Ayrell chuckles.

> laugh soft You laugh softly, trying to hide your amusement.

> Ledia giggles.

> Leayne takes a sip of her wine.

> Kethrai quietly says, "The nerve."

> Dantia recites:

   "I remember how you would kiss me on the cheek.
    But sometimes I'd turn the wrong way and we'd end up smooching instead."

> Felicini's rage dissipates.

> Grenhart throws his head back and howls, sounding remarkably like a real wolf!

> Aluwyyn chuckles.

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

> Lycette grins at Dantia, her dimples flashing into view.

> Angel smiles at Dantia.

> Mazrian laughs!

> Forest Watcher Damoone just arrived.

> Etasia chuckles.

> Anuril chuckles.

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

You decipher the signs of a Life utility spell.

> Tirost laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.

> Alanarue smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> The glowing aura fades from around Zynell.

> Navesi chuckles.

> Ryeka laughs!

> Dantia recites:

   "I remember when you accidently got stuck in triage.
    You were mad for literally weeks."

> Bees swarm all around Zehira.

> Alanarue grins, revealing her dimples.

> Stelling's voice takes on an almost lyrical quality as he launches into the chorus of Faenella's Grace, each word flowing to the next with a seamless ease.

> Cythra grins.

> Crobin chuckles.

> Kethrai gestures.

Kethrai's cambrinth kitten emits a loud *snap*.

Kethrai's pupils dilate slightly.

> Madigan slowly says, "Gads."

> Gwenddolyn grins at Madigan, her dimples flashing into view.

> Ascarlet puts her mead in her hitman's backpack.

> Ryeka takes a sip of her coffee.

> Sseng's body below the waist is soaked.

> Eonon reaches up and snags a streaked barn rat, pulling the creature off his shoulder.

> Dantia recites:

   "I remember when you learned the last you could about Empathy.
    You told Mazrian he was on his own."

> Leayne smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Eonon puts his rat in his watered silk haversack.

> Eonon reaches up and snags a short-tailed city rat, pulling the creature off his shoulder.

> Eonon puts his rat in his watered silk haversack.

> Gwenddolyn laughs!

> Angel pats Mazrian on the back.

> Eonon closes his watered silk haversack.

> Arkalye snickers.

> Alanarue grins at Mazrian, her dimples flashing into view.

> Anuril laughs!

> Numerous bees swarm onto Zehira's shoulders.

> Navesi's rage dissipates.

> Ysindre grins.

> Cythra chuckles.

> Jaelia laughs!

> Sseng stops playing his song.

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra.

You decipher the signs of a Holy utility spell.

> Darkgaze smirks.

> Golameth pats Mazrian on the back.

> Amaci appears to be trying hard not to grin.

> Numerous bees swarm onto Felicini's shoulders.

> Lycidylia grins at Mazrian.

> Mendira chortles softly at some secret joke.

> A breeze catches the hem of Angel's sundress, fanning it out to display the violet Dream roses embroidered against the stormy grey faesilk fabric.

> Ascarlet removes a delicate gold necklace displaying a magnificent Gemfire ruby from her neck.

> Dantia recites:

   "I remember when you would crinkle your nose just so.
    We knew you had something you could only share in secret."

> Golameth says, "Welcome to the herb club."

> Gypsierenee rummages around in a dark watersilk bag bearing a detailed cambrinth medallion and makes a quick grab inside, drawing out a sickly cave rat.

> Mazrian coughs.

> Ascarlet puts her necklace in her hooded cloak.

> Gypsierenee tucks a sickly cave rat into a coarse burlap sack.

> Sseng reaches up with open palms and cradles the shadowy orb floating near him, allowing its light to ripple over his body like a rising tide.

Sseng's red longcoat emits a loud *snap*.

Sseng is bathed in a soft silver glow for a moment.

> A strong wolf howl echoes around you, reverberating through the area.

> Alanarue gives Golameth a gentle poke in the ribs.

> Ascarlet hangs a crimson sanowret crystal around her neck.

> Gypsierenee closes her burlap sack.

> Aluwyyn laughs!

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra. You decipher the signs of a Holy augmentation spell.

> Ascarlet gets a glass of sweet mead from inside her hitman's backpack.

> Kethrai says, "She was just looking out for us empaths who still need the practice..."

> Braekin nods to Pyppa.

> Dantia recites:

   "I remember when you got the killing blow on a foe we were fighting.
    We were all so dang proud of you."

> Anuril nods to Kethrai.

> Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Tirost grins at Kethrai.

> Sseng reaches up with open palms and cradles the shadowy orb floating near him, allowing its light to ripple over his body like a rising tide.

Sseng's red longcoat emits a loud *snap*.

He begins to glow with a pristine, luminous aura of divinity.

> Ryeka takes a sip of her coffee.

> Telamont closes his eyes and fades swiftly into the shadows.

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra. You decipher the signs of a Holy augmentation spell.

> Mazrian grins at Dantia.

> Madigan smiles.

> With a small wave of farewell and an impish grin, Nideaya whirls around and runs from the area.

> Sseng reaches up with open palms and cradles the shadowy orb floating near him, allowing its light to ripple over his body like a rising tide.

Sseng's red longcoat emits a loud *snap*.

A bright silver nimbus roars up around Sseng as streaks of steel-blue light descend in a convex field.

> Dantia recites:

   "I remember that time you lost your picnic cloth.
    No, not that time, the next time.
    No, the time after that.
    Eventually you stitched your name on it."

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra.

You decipher the signs of a Holy augmentation spell.

> Briaen exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> Nawain laughs!

> A deep howl of bloodlust erupts from Rhorgul as his chest puffs out from the strain of corded chest muscles tightening all at once!

> Anuril cackles!

> Abruptly, a pattern of fine debris suspended around Levinas drops to the ground.

> Stelling chuckles.

> Tirost laughs!

> Miskton chuckles.

> Ruea smiles.

> Stelling takes a sip of his frostwynne.

> Dantia chuckles.

> Angel raises her voice in merry laughter.

> Sseng reaches up with open palms and cradles the shadowy orb floating near him, allowing its light to ripple over his body like a rising tide.

Sseng's red longcoat emits a loud *snap*.

Sseng's face grows stoic, his body steady and vigilant.

> Ryeka chuckles.

> Melindrha snickers.

> Arkalye laughs!

> Jaelia laughs!

> Leayne giggles.

> Aluwyyn chortles softly at some secret joke.

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra.

You decipher the signs of a Holy augmentation spell.

> Ledia grins.

> Alanarue laughs!

> With a slight tremor in his voice, Stelling reprises the last few words of the chorus of his infectious tune, drawing out the final note of each phrase and letting it gradually fade.

> Telamont comes out of the shadows and slowly opens his eyes.

> Zynell clasps Telamont's hand tenderly.

> Dantia recites:

   "I remember how you smiled.
    I remember how you laughed.
    I remember how you loved."

> Sseng reaches up with open palms and cradles the shadowy orb floating near him, allowing its light to ripple over his body like a rising tide.

Sseng's red longcoat emits a loud *snap*.

His eyes bug out as he lapses into a momentary trance.

> A deep howl of bloodlust erupts from Rhorgul as his chest puffs out from the strain of corded chest muscles tightening all at once!

> Aratasa nods to Sennette.

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra.

You decipher the signs of a Holy utility spell.

> Dantia lovingly says, "I remember you, Kaelie. And I always will."

> Angel mutters something into the air about think we all would help find that cloth at one time or another.

> Anuril gets himself a snifter of Rissan brandy. Yum!

> Grenhart gives Ruea a smooch.

> Aluwyyn wipes one of his eyes.

> Dantia says, "Thank you very much for the floor."

> Sseng reaches up with open palms and cradles the shadowy orb floating near him, allowing its light to ripple over his body like a rising tide. Sseng's red longcoat emits a loud *snap*.

A sheet of lustrous silver liquid snaps into being vertically in front of Sseng, its pristine surface animated with placid ripples and bubbles. He takes a single step through it, emerging to the other side unchanged but with company. As the silvery sheet is dragged along with the incomer, it wraps and defines the vaguely humanoid form of a hazy house spirit.

> Mazrian slowly empties his lungs.

> Bees swarm all around Zehira.

> Kethrai trills softly at Dantia.

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra.

You decipher the signs of a Holy augmentation spell.

> Dantia smiles at Mazrian.

> A lone bee lands on Felicini's ear.

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Dantia, Anuril gives her a toast.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Ruea applauds.

> Cythra beams!

> Etasia looks at Dantia and applauds!

> A tear runs down Arkalye's face.

> Dantia hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> Aluwyyn nods at Dantia, obviously agreeing with her views.

> Lycidylia praises Dantia.

> Raising his Elven frostwynne to Dantia, Stelling gives her a toast.

> weep

Mazrian begins to weep softly.

> A tear runs down your face.

> Raising her pink champagne to Dantia, Lycette gives her a toast.

> Stelling takes a sip of his frostwynne.

> Ascarlet just hugged Dantia.

> Aluwyyn praises Dantia.

> Kethrai gets himself a snifter of Rissan brandy. Yum!

> Ezerak looks at Dantia and applauds!

> Felicini applauds.

> Akolu applauds.

> Lycette exhales involuntarily and shifts her stance, as if now under a heavy burden.

> Ayrell applauds.

> Sseng reaches up with open palms and cradles the shadowy orb floating near him, allowing its light to ripple over his body like a rising tide.

Sseng's red longcoat emits a loud *snap*.

A shaft of brilliant white light descends from the heavens, bathing Sseng in its radiance.

He appears to grow stronger.

> Lycette says, "Thank you, Dantia. That was beautiful. I've asked Jaelia to recite a prayer next."

> Angel rubs Dantia's back.

> Grenhart sighs.

> Arkalye looks over Dantia very closely.

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Dantia, Tirost gives her a toast.

> Leayne praises Dantia.

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra.

You decipher the signs of a Holy utility spell.

> Marcul rubs his right eye.

> Ledia applauds.

> Ysindre applauds.

> Damoone lets out a hearty cheer for Dantia!

> Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Several bees swarm around Zehira's head.

> Aluwyyn looks at Dantia and applauds!

> Jaelia beams at Dantia!

> Ryeka lets out a hearty cheer for Dantia!

> Pyppa beams at Dantia!

> Amaci just hugged Dantia.

> Alanarue sniffles.

> You hear a belch from Rhorgul's direction and notice the goat pin he wears is chewing something.

> Raising his Dwarven ale to Dantia, Arkalye gives her a toast.

> Marcul exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> Sseng reaches up with open palms and cradles the shadowy orb floating near him, allowing its light to ripple over his body like a rising tide.

Sseng's red longcoat emits a loud *snap*.

A lucent sphere glistens around Sseng.

> Tirost takes a sip of his brandy.

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

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra.

You decipher the signs of a Holy utility spell.

> Lycette smiles at Jaelia, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Jappal nods to Driword.

> Sseng takes off a mystic topaz charm inscribed with a thirteen-pointed star.

> Sseng lifts his charm above his head and closes his eyes.

> Angel whispers something to Dantia.

> Leayne takes a sip of her wine.

> Abruptly, a pattern of fine debris suspended around Miskton drops to the ground.

> Ryeka takes a sip of her coffee.

> Jaelia coughs.

> Angel gently kisses Dantia on the cheek.

> Driword ponders.

> Damoone takes a sip of his ale.

> Jaelia stops listening to Tekhelet.

> Ruea says, "Just a reminder to please stop your spells, songs, and other fidgets so the speakers aren't fighting for the room..."

> Sseng's charm steadily brightens, until it burns like a glowing golden torch!

> Nideaya runs into the area and abruptly comes skidding to a stop on her heels.

> Stelling's voice fades even as the pace of Faenella's Grace slows, winding down to a quiet conclusion.

> Sseng's charm fades over the course of a few seconds, returning to normal.

> Jaelia says, "I am trying to stop laughing, thank you, for a short prayer."

> The air around Lycette shimmers with a weak yellow light that quickly disperses.

> Leayne nods to Ruea.

> Bees swarm all around Zehira.

> Stelling takes a sip of his frostwynne.

> Darkgaze takes some winged tan leather boots off his feet.

> Darkgaze puts his boots in his hitman's backpack.

> Sseng puts on a mystic topaz charm inscribed with a thirteen-pointed star.

> Jaelia intones:

   "Hodierna, goddess of life, we praise you
     Hand in hand with Urrem'tier, we praise you
     Asketi, Eylhaar, be kind
     Let those lives not yet taken, shine
     Berengaria, recreate what was destroyed of thine."

Jaelia looks up and sighs, smiling.

> The shade-flecked azure smoke blows away from Urbaj's face.

> Sseng reaches up with open palms and cradles the shadowy orb floating near him, allowing its light to ripple over his body like a rising tide.

The opaque outline of a spectral bird roars into view, folding its fiery wings protectively around Sseng. Its presence soon fades, although a fiery aura of light still emanates from around him.

> A deep howl of bloodlust erupts from Rhorgul as his chest puffs out from the strain of corded chest muscles tightening all at once!

> Felicini removes a blighted gold bracelet studded with large flame opals from her wrist.

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra.

You decipher the signs of a Holy utility spell.

> Felicini puts her bracelet in her feyweave pouch.

> Jaelia intones:

   "Eluned, give us of thy wisdom
     Truffenyi, give us of thy mercy
     O Berengaria, give us of thy fullness
     And of thy guidance, Murrula, in face of every trial."

> Arkalye just kissed some polished black onyx prayer beads carved into miniature jackals!

> Druesyllia quickly catches a plump blue-banded bee with diamond-tipped antennae in her hand, stopping its flight.

> Druesyllia puts her bee in her hitman's backpack.

> Sseng reaches up with open palms and cradles the shadowy orb floating near him, allowing its light to ripple over his body like a rising tide.

Sseng's red longcoat emits a loud *snap*.

A fiery blaze covers Sseng's left arm like a vambrace of solid sunlight.

> A lone bee lands on Felicini's ear.

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra.

You recognize the familiar mnemonics of the Manifest Force spell.

> Ledia removes a blighted gold bracelet studded with large flame opals from her wrist.

> Bees swarm all around Zehira.

> Briaen gazes down at the ground.

> Sseng gestures.

Sseng's red longcoat emits a loud *snap*.

A soft crackle briefly comes from Sseng's direction.

> Dantia's rage dissipates.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Ledia puts her bracelet in her hunting pack.

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra.

You decipher the signs of a Holy targeted spell!

> Water drips from Sseng's kertig cowbell.

> Druesyllia takes off a snake charm.

> The translucent image of a wolf glistens briefly in the cerulean depths of the orb hovering near Gypsierenee.

> Druesyllia puts her charm in her hitman's backpack.

> Miskton's rage dissipates.

> Jaelia intones:

   "O Meraud, give us of thy vision
     Phelim, give us of thy truth
     Everild, give us of thy shielding
     And of thy peace, Albreda, in face of woe."

> Sseng gestures.

Sseng's red longcoat emits a loud *snap*.

A glowing aura surrounds Sseng.

> Long streamers of clouds turn shades of salmon and umber as the sun nears the horizon.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Grey Empath Akeiro just arrived.

> Raising her pink champagne to Jaelia, Lycette gives her a toast.

> Akeiro waves.

> Sseng fumbles slightly as he begins a masterful concerto on his kertig cowbell.

> Miskton exhales involuntarily and shifts his stance, as if now under a heavy burden.

> Jaelia nods.

> Druesyllia gives Nideaya a smooch.

> Lycette says, "Thank you so much, Jaelia. Next, Ruea will perform a song for us."

> Ledia takes off a grey pygmy owl charm displaying swirling charoite eyes.

> Druesyllia stands near Nideaya.

> Crobin waves to Akolu.

> Ledia puts her charm in her lotusweave carryall.

> Ledia takes off a bent gold snake charm etched with a knotwork of vine-like sigils.

> Miskton smiles at Jaelia.

> Ruea nods.

> Lycette smiles at Ruea, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Grenhart just hugged Ruea.

> Crobin waves to Akeiro.

> Ledia puts her charm in her lotusweave carryall.

> A lone bee lands on Felicini's ear.

> Arkalye puts his ale in his deathfiber carryall.

> A deep howl of bloodlust erupts from Rhorgul as his chest puffs out from the strain of corded chest muscles tightening all at once!

> Crobin just hugged Ruea.

> Ruea says, "What a terribly wonderful thing to be loved by so many and mourned so deeply. I'm very honored to perform a song for Kaelie tonight, a favorite of hers. I hope I do it justice."

> Ruea smiles slightly.

> Arkalye gets an altar candle from inside his deathfiber carryall.

> Felicini takes off an amber-eyed dusky blue glaes taipan charm.

> Ruea sings in a soprano voice:

   "I will fight
    I will fight for you
    I always do, until my heart
    Is black and blue"

> A small *click* followed by a whirring of gears can be heard as Arkalye opens his cigar case.

> Selame pulls Akeiro to her in a tight hug.

> Arkalye gets a black gold dragon with a spiked tail from inside his cigar case.

> Akeiro's body below the waist is dripping with water. Pools of it are forming all around him.

> Felicini puts her charm in her feyweave pouch.

> Arkalye points his gold dragon at an altar candle and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the candle quickly catch fire.

> Grenhart cackles!

> Grenhart nods to Ruea.

> Arkalye puts his dragon in his cigar case.

> Ruea sings in a soprano voice:

   "And I will stay
    I will stay with you
    We'll make it to the other side
    Like lovers do"

> A tear runs down Anuril's face.

> Ruea sings in a soprano voice:

   "I'll reach my hands out in the dark
     And wait for yours to interlock
    I'll wait for you
    I'll wait for you"

> The air around Tirost shimmers with a weak yellow light that quickly disperses.

> Shannera sniffles.

> Ryeka smiles at Ruea, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Leayne sniffles.

> Ruea sings in a soprano voice:

   "'Cause I'm not givin' up
    I'm not givin' up, givin' up
    No not yet"

> Leayne leans on Crobin.

> Aluwyyn appears to steel himself, his large eyes mournful yet resolute.

> A tear runs down Lycette's face.

> Golameth seems to be waiting for something.

> The rainbow orb of light hovering near Ohiyesa pulses, as if alive.

> Arkalye snuggles up to Chyral and cradles her in his arms.

> Ruea sings in a soprano voice:

   "Even when I'm down to my last breath
    Even when they say there's nothin' left
    So don't give up on..."

> Sseng seems to be waiting for something.

> weep

A tear runs down your face.

> Alanarue rubs Golameth gently, massaging his muscles.

> A lone bee lands on Felicini's ear.

> A tear runs down Angel's face.

> Sseng stops playing his song.

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra.

You recognize the familiar mnemonics of the Manifest Force spell.

> Jaelia begins to listen to Tekhelet teach the Small Edged skill.

> Ruea sings in a soprano voice:

   "I'm not givin' up
    I'm not givin' up, givin' up
    No not me"

> Akeiro's body below the waist is dripping water everywhere.

> Darkgaze rubs Angel gently, massaging her muscles.

> Ohiyesa's skin gleams with a fiery lustre, his eyes determined and ready.

> Sseng gestures.

Sseng's red longcoat emits a loud *snap*.

The air around Sseng shimmers with a blinding yellow luminescence. The scintillating light writhes and twists, abruptly coalescing into a translucent field before blinking out of sight.

> Ruea sings in a soprano voice:

   "Even when nobody else believes
    I'm not goin' down that easily
    So don't give up on me"

> Rhorgul explodes into a storming fury of pure violence!

> Angel rubs Mazrian's back.

> Eonon mutters incoherently.

You decipher the signs of Elemental utility spell.

> Cythra pats Eonon on the back.

> Ruea sings in a soprano voice:

   "And I will hold
    I'll hold onto you
    No matter what this world'll throw
    It won't shake me loose"

> Ryeka stands near Mazrian.

> Amaci leans on Eonon.

> The shadowy orb hovering near Sseng suddenly dips behind his left shoulder, circling timidly behind his back.

> Ruea sings in a soprano voice:

   "I'll reach my hands out in the dark
    And wait for yours to interlock
    I'll wait for you
    I'll wait for you"

> Braekin begins to listen to Briaen teach the Brawling skill.

> Sseng fumbles slightly as he begins a masterful concerto on his kertig cowbell.

> Fingers of flame flutter from Arkalye's altar candle.

> Eonon gestures.

> A lone bee lands on Zehira's ear.

> A deep howl of bloodlust erupts from Rhorgul as his chest puffs out from the strain of corded chest muscles tightening all at once!

> Ruea sings in a soprano voice:

   "'Cause I'm not givin' up
    I'm not givin' up, givin' up
    No not yet"

> A half dozen bees fly in front of Felicini.

> Jaelia gazes intently into her sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> The air around Briaen shimmers with a weak yellow light that quickly disperses.

> Jaelia gazes intently into her sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> The air around Mazrian shimmers with a weak yellow light that quickly disperses.

> Ruea sings in a soprano voice:

   "Even when I'm down to my last breath
    Even when they say there's nothin' left
    So don't give up on..."

> Sseng stops playing his song.

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra.

You decipher the signs of a Holy utility spell.

> Akeiro's body below the waist is soaked.

> Sseng gestures.

Sseng's red longcoat emits a loud *snap*.

Sseng is bathed in a soft white glow for a moment.

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra.

You decipher the signs of a Holy utility spell.

> A warm golden glow wreaths around Ohiyesa for a moment, trailing off in a cascading shower of shimmering sparks that falls about him.

> Ruea sings in a soprano voice:

   "I'm not givin' up
    I'm not givin' up, givin' up
    No not me"

> Bees swarm all around Felicini.

> Sseng gestures.

Sseng's red longcoat emits a loud *snap*.

A pure golden glow enwreathes Sseng's body.

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra.

You decipher the signs of a Holy utility spell.

> Ruea sings in a soprano voice:

   "Even when nobody else believes
    I'm not goin' down that easily
    So don't give up on me"

> ear sad

Your ears droop for a moment.

> Sseng gestures.

> A brilliant orb of rippling cerulean light spins slowly through the air, orbiting Ryeka's body like a miniature, luminous moon.

> Sseng bows his head and chants a mantra.

You decipher the signs of a Holy augmentation spell.

> Akeiro gestures.

Akeiro's pupils dilate slightly.

> Bees swarm all around Zehira.

> Ryeka takes a sip of her coffee.

> Ruea sings in a soprano voice:

   "Whoa, whoa
    Whoa, whoa
    Yeah yeah yeah yeah
    Yeah yeah yeah"

> Several bees swarm around Felicini's head.

> Rhorgul's goat pin relaxes and takes a small rest.

> Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

> A column of smoke trails off Arkalye's altar candle.

> Sseng fumbles slightly as he begins a masterful concerto on his kertig cowbell.

> Briaen gets a hefty omnibus almanac with a sturdy indurium cover from inside his hunter's rucksack.

> Briaen studies his omnibus almanac closely.

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

> Anuril nods.

> Damoone's claws slowly retract as his hands return to normal.

> With a gaudy explosion of color, the rainbow orb floating near Ohiyesa erupts into a dazzling array of sparks! The glimmering motes begin to swirl about moments later, coalescing into a more solid sphere.

> Briaen puts his almanac in his hunter's rucksack.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Ruea, Kethrai gives her a toast.

> Ruea quietly sings in a soprano voice:

   "I will fight
    I will fight for you
    I always do until my heart
    Is black and blue."

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Ruea, Anuril gives her a toast.

> Felicini lets out a hearty cheer for Ruea!

> Bees swarm all around Felicini.

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

> Jaelia gets a glass of sweet mead from atop a crimson firesilk picnic cloth with golden bananas embroidered along the edges.

> Jaelia takes a sip of her mead.

> Angel looks at Ruea and applauds!

> Zehira gestures.

> Anuril sniffles.

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Ruea, Tirost gives her a toast.

> Ysindre applauds.

> Raising her sweet mead to Ruea, Jaelia gives her a toast.

> Ledia applauds.

> Gwenddolyn applauds.

> Ayrell applauds.

> Damoone praises Ruea.

> Madigan applauds.

> Braekin applauds.

> Ezerak looks at Ruea and applauds!

> Ghust applauds.

> Amaci applauds.

> Raising his Black Fox coffee to Ruea, Madigan gives her a toast.

> Lycidylia lets out a hearty cheer for Ruea!

> Aluwyyn smiles warmly at Ruea.

> Etasia applauds.

> Jaelia puts her mead in her spidersilk bag.

> Mazrian applauds.

> Nideaya lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Ruea!

> A deep howl of bloodlust erupts from Rhorgul as his chest puffs out from the strain of corded chest muscles tightening all at once!

> Lycette applauds.

> Mazrian folds his arms across his chest.

> Arkalye looks at Ruea and applauds!

> Miskton looks at Ruea and applauds!

> Felicini says, "Thats was beautiful."

> Zynell applauds.

> Jaelia gets a slender glass of Triage Overflow topped with a spun sugar lotus from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Chyral applauds.

> Sonatina applauds.

> Raising her Dalesian white wine to Ruea, Leayne gives her a toast.

> Dreamheart looks at Ruea and applauds!

> Aluwyyn applauds.

> Amaci nods at Felicini, obviously agreeing with her views.

> Alanarue looks at Ruea and applauds!

> Jaelia takes a sip of her Overflow.

> Lycidylia just hugged Ruea.

> Arkalye's altar candle sputters as it burns.

> Lycette says, "That was wonderful, Ruea. Thank you."

> Ryeka lets out a hearty cheer for Ruea!

> Raising her Triage Overflow to Ruea, Jaelia gives her a toast.

> clap > You applaud.

> Ruea says, "Thank you."

> Ryeka nods in agreement.

> Ruea hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> Jaelia takes a sip of her Overflow.

> Sseng dozes off and begins to snore lightly.

> Briaen subtly reels as a pained expression crosses his face.

> Timorias smiles.

> Raising his whiskey to Ruea, Grenhart gives her a toast.

> Ryeka says, "She would love that."

> Sseng's song comes to an end.

> Selame taps something inside her thigh bag.

> Lycette says, "Next, I've asked some of Kaelie's close friends to speak. First up is Zehira."

> Selame gets a green candy bottle labeled "absinthe" from inside her thigh bag.

> Miskton gets himself a snifter of Rissan brandy. Yum!

> Numerous bees swarm onto Zehira's shoulders.

> Felicini nods to Ryeka.

> Selame offers Akeiro a green candy bottle labeled "absinthe".

> A lone bee lands on Felicini's ear.

> Eruwyn smiles at Zehira.

> Flames waver off of Arkalye's altar candle.

> Glimmering red-gold sparks leap errantly off of Ohiyesa's body.

> Akeiro accepts Selame's green candy bottle.

> Zehira says, "Pardon but I will have to talk from invisible or I will get smote here soon."

> Zehira bursts out in a sudden snort of laughter.

> Akeiro beams at Selame!

> Aluwyyn chuckles.

> Stelling chuckles.

> Akeiro takes a bite of the bottle.

> Gypsierenee grins, revealing her dimples.

> The air around Saragos shimmers with a weak yellow light that quickly disperses.

> Akeiro takes a bite of the bottle.

> Angel nods to Lycidylia.

> A lone bee lands on Felicini's ear.

> Ghust shakes his head.

> [stayon]: look

> Anuril nods.

> You hear a voice say, "Alright."

> Shannera nods to Ghust.

> Ghust nods to Shannera.

> Warlock Comfrin just arrived.

> Comfrin takes a lumium great helm crafted from tempered plates off his head.

> Comfrin puts his helm in his traveler's haversack.

> Grenhart searches around for a moment.

> Shannera rummages about her person, looking for something.

> Nideaya gives Druesyllia a smooch.

> Comfrin pats his hair, making sure it's arranged to his liking.

> Grenhart points at Zehira, ruining her hiding place.

> Nideaya winks at Druesyllia.

> Ruea leans on Ayrell.

> Nideaya laughs!

> Grenhart cackles!

> Grey Empath Akeiro drifts east.

> Comfrin nods to Jaelia.

> Crobin leans on Leayne.

> Zehira says, "I don't have a lot of friends, well as we see for obvious reasons. Kaelie would say it's because you're such a prickly..pear."

> Druesyllia's tail undulates lazily through the air.

> Etasia smiles at Comfrin, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Sseng begins to stir.

> Druesyllia's tail undulates lazily through the air.

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

> Stelling chuckles.

> Aluwyyn chuckles.

> Ears tilted forward, Druesyllia curls her tail around Nideaya's waist loosely.

> Katamba sets, slowly dropping below the horizon.

> The Purple Lion cigarillo in Pyppa's backpack goes out and crumbles away.

> The shadowy orb of light hovering near Sseng whirls curiously as bolts of liquid silver light arc between it and Sseng's hands.

> Arkalye's altar candle sputters as it burns.

> Etasia grins, revealing her dimples.

> Sseng rolls over and goes back to sleep.

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

> You hear a voice say, "She would say oh just let people get close to you. Let them know you and I'd just raise my eyebrow and shake my head and she'd say yea I know."

> Etasia just hugged Comfrin.

> Sseng begins to stir.

> Sanzia stops listening to Grenhart.

> Flames waver off of Arkalye's altar candle.

> Eonon gets a kirmhiro draught from inside his black backpack.

> Eonon takes a sip of his draught.

> Eonon glances thirstily at Druesyllia.

> Shannera taps something inside her sea-green backpack.

> Eonon mutters incoherently.

You decipher the signs of an Arcane utility spell.

> Druesyllia smiles at Eonon.

> Amaci grins at Eonon, her dimples flashing into view.

> You hear a voice say, "I met her not soon after I had joined the guild. She asked me to her house to look at an item. Maz was there and I told them what it was and that they might not want to have it."

> Ghust nods to Shannera.

> Anuril takes a sip of his brandy.

> Sseng fumbles slightly as he begins a masterful concerto on his kertig cowbell.

> Sseng rubs his eyes.

> Sseng stands up.

> Navesi exhales involuntarily and shifts her stance, as if now under a heavy burden.

> The rainbow orb spins slowly as it hovers near Ohiyesa, bathing the area in a multi-hued glow of a thousand different gemstones.

> Eonon gestures.

> Kethrai takes a sip of his brandy.

> You notice Eonon slip into a hiding place.

> Selame puts her kabob in her thigh bag.

> Selame puts her kabob in her thigh bag.

> You hear a voice say, "So of course she gave it to me. She always would give me little trinkets and litte presents and I loved them all. When I would leave her I'd hide and smooch her and she'd smile that smile."

> Comfrin just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Alanarue smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> A prone Zehira is suddenly swatted from concealment!

Zehira shudders once and lies still.

* Zehira is slain before your eyes!

> Crobin smiles.

> Mazrian blinks.

> You hear the ghostly voice of Zehira say, "Well."

> Aluwyyn calmly says, "Ouch."

> Kethrai sighs.

> Ryeka blinks.

> Melindrha says, "Damnit."

> Anuril smirks.

> Damoone blinks.

> Ezerak raises an eyebrow.

> The thorns adorning Mahtra fall out and crumble into reddish ash.

> Pyppa says, "Oh noooooo."

> Ryeka exclaims, "Ouch!"

> Braekin gasps!

> Zombie Slayer Sseng walks east.

> Briaen gazes up at the sky.

> Amaci says, "That was uncalled for."

> Stelling chuckles.

> A hazy house spirit dematerializes in a waft of sage and lavender.

> Jaelia kneels down.

> Aluwyyn calmly says, "That is what I call getting into the spirit of things."

> Amaci grins at Aluwyyn, her dimples flashing into view.

> Betlind pats Aluwyyn on the back.

> Bees swarm all around Felicini.

> Tekhelet chuckles.

> Arkalye's altar candle sputters as it burns.

> Akolu chuckles.

> Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

> Anuril shakes his head at Aluwyyn.

> Gypsierenee gazes off into the distance.

> Damoone appears calmer than he did a moment ago.

> Alanarue glances at Aluwyyn.

> Stelling says, "And I hear Bards are the dramatic ones."

> Comfrin puts his band in his wyvern skull.

> The dark stripes upon Mahtra's skin fade away.

> Kethrai says, "I'd hoped they would honor a short truce."

> You hear the ghostly voice of Zehira exclaim, "I was about done anyways!"

> Stelling grins.

> Tekhelet pokes Zehira to see if she will move.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Etasia chuckles.

> Akolu chuckles at Stelling.

> Mazrian says, "...continue, I guess? You're at the point of minimum entropy."

> Rhorgul nods to Zehira.

> Amaci grins at Stelling, her dimples flashing into view.

> Bees swarm all around Felicini.

> Ryeka chuckles.

> Anuril appears to be trying hard not to grin.

> Pyppa says, "You finished with a bang Zehira."

> Gwenddolyn says, "Gotta love the crows still circling."

> Kethrai takes a sip of his brandy.

> Ezerak nods at Mazrian, obviously agreeing with his views.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Aluwyyn snickers at Mazrian.

> Mahtra appears calmer than he did a moment ago.

> Lycette says, "Thank you, Zehira. Next up is Leayne."

> Angel smiles at Leayne.

> Several bees swarm around Felicini's head.

> Grey Empath Akeiro just arrived.

> (Leayne holds hands with Crobin)

> Crobin nods to Dantia.

> A column of smoke trails off Arkalye's altar candle.

> Leayne clears her throat.

> Crobin smiles at Leayne.

> Crobin nods to Leayne.

> Leayne licks her lips.

> Akeiro gets a shot of Darkstone Whiskey from atop a crimson firesilk picnic cloth with golden bananas embroidered along the edges.

> Angel rubs Leayne's back.

> Leayne gets a sheet of flame-hued paper from inside her rose colored haversack.

> Sothios stands up.

> Akeiro takes a sip of his Whiskey.

> Sothios just went through a low gate, dragging Zehira's body with him.

> Leayne gazes at her paper.

> Stelling takes a sip of his frostwynne.

> Kethrai blinks.

> Leayne softly says, "These are the words of Zalinyar who is in other lands today."

> Akeiro winces.

> Akeiro gets some Yodeler's single malt whiskey from inside his entangling brambles.

> Akeiro offers Selame some Yodeler's single malt whiskey.

> Anuril whispers something to Aratasa.

> A wisp of spectral fire sweeps about Ohiyesa briefly.

> Leayne softly says, "Leayne, Since I am unable to attend Kaelie's memorial I would appreciate very much if you would read the following page for me at her service. Please convey that Heart and Helm Jousting Club would not be the same without the advice and management of our honored Media Director, and her intriguing evil oozing spotted horse."

> Selame accepts Akeiro's single malt whiskey.

> Aluwyyn gazes at Leayne.

> Eonon enfolds Gypsierenee in a warm embrace.

> Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.

> Selame leans over and scratches Akeiro's back.

> Leayne smiles and turns the paper.

> Akeiro gets some herb-roasted boar chops with applesauce from inside a little absinthe-green lunchbox painted with the portrait of a woman.

> Akeiro offers Selame some herb-roasted boar chops with applesauce.

> Sothios just came through a low gate, dragging the body of Zehira behind him.

> Heretic Eonon drifts east.

> Selame accepts Akeiro's roasted chops.

> A breeze catches the hem of Jaelia's gown, fanning it out to display the indigo Daybreak roses embroidered against the midnight-blue faesilk fabric.

> Timorias takes a sip of his coffee.

> Leayne softly says, "These are her words to Kaelie and all of you here."

> Zynell stands up.

> Aratasa whispers something to Anuril.

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

> Tirost takes a sip of his brandy.

> Leayne solemnly says, "I have debated on how best to handle this moment, how I could possibly convey how incredible the loss is that we all feel at the passing of our dear friend and beloved mentor. I've cried a thousand tears and screamed until my throat is raw. I've spent days in isolation, not willing to face a crowd without her stalwart presence."

> Ghust nods.

> Anuril nods at Aratasa, obviously agreeing with his views.

> Zynell grabs Zehira's body and drags it east with her.

> Pyppa goes east.

> Ryeka nods to Leayne.

> Arkalye's altar candle goes out and crumbles away.

> Salvitoriel just arrived.

> Damoone nods to Sothios.

> Leayne tearfully says, "In truth, I've considered a long sleep. But when I considered that, I could hear her sweet voice nagging at my conscious saying that is not our way. We will move forward. We will pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and move on."

> Jaelia gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Jaelia puts her Overflow in her spidersilk bag.

> Jaelia gets a small silver dragon from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Sothios goes east.

> Jaelia points her silver dragon at a tall silvery altar candle and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the candle quickly catch fire.

> Cythra nods.

> Jaelia moves a small silver dragon to her left hand.

Jaelia moves a burning altar candle to her right hand.

> Angel nods in agreement.

> Jaelia offers Arkalye a burning altar candle.

> Anuril nods at Leayne, obviously agreeing with her views.

> Arkalye accepts Jaelia's altar candle.

> Jaelia puts her dragon in her spidersilk bag.

> Selame sways unsteadily for a moment.

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Leayne, Kethrai gives her a toast.

> Anuril says, "Hear, hear."

> Leayne softly says, "Instead of words to you gathered here, I've decided to write a letter to Kaelie."

> Soul Surgeon Zynell's group just arrived.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Sothios sits down on the limestone bench.

> Ryeka nods.

> Zynell sits down on the limestone bench.

> Grenhart leans on Leayne.

> Zynell clasps Telamont's hand tenderly.

> Pyppa just arrived.

> Leayne tearfully says, "Kaelie, my friend, my mentor, my rock. How do I choose what words to say goodbye to you? I cannot. Those words cannot pass my lips."

> Timorias takes a sip of his coffee.

> Marcul rubs his right eye.

> Angel rubs Leayne's back.

> Ryeka pats Leayne on the back.

> Leayne solemnly says, "A few days past, I had to face Heart and Helm and the guests at our event and honor your memory and all that you have contributed to our club. I don't know how I will organize another World Jousting Tournament without you being there telling me it will all work out, and to leave the mathing to you."

> Numerous bees swarm onto Felicini's shoulders.

> A brilliant orb of rippling cerulean light spins slowly through the air, orbiting Nawain's body like a miniature, luminous moon.

> Angel gives a slight nod.

> Anuril takes a sip of his brandy.

> Crobin rubs Leayne's back.

> Akeiro winks at Selame.

> Leayne softly says, "All the while, through my nail biting, rum induced ranting and whispers of did that lance break on the shield or did it not, you were right there doing what you have always done. Being my rock. Assuring me that I would do great, and everything would be fine."

> Akeiro gets some Yodeler's single malt whiskey from inside his entangling brambles.

> Akeiro blinks in confusion for a second.

> Shannera gets a tiny gold antler from inside her sea-green backpack.

> Shannera offers Ghust a tiny gold antler.

> Ghust accepts Shannera's gold antler.

> Anuril sighs.

> Rhorgul explodes into a storming fury of pure violence!

> Leayne softly says, "What a success we had, my dear friend, and honoring you as MVP of the WJT 444 was such an honor for me! One day, I hope that trophy will be proudly displayed in the House of the Order of the Black Fox. It it ever gets completed..."

> Briaen gets a hefty omnibus almanac with a sturdy indurium cover from inside his hunter's rucksack.

> Briaen studies his omnibus almanac closely.

> Crobin sniffles.

> Ryeka nods.

> Briaen puts his almanac in his hunter's rucksack.

> Alanarue rubs Crobin in a friendly manner.

> Leayne solemnly says, "We would laugh at that, and I will miss your laughter. I will miss your advice, and I will miss that motherly kiss on the cheek when we greet each other. I will miss you Kaelie... but I will strive to honor your memory in every way I possibly can. And then I will miss telling you about it. Fly high sweet Kaelie, until we meet again."

> Damoone holds a stein of Black Fox Reserve ale high into the air for all to see.

> Akeiro sways unsteadily for a moment.

> Etasia's throat contracts as a faint wisp of smoke rises from her lips.

> Damoone takes a sip of his ale.

> The deep indigo glow dissipates from Ohiyesa.

> Mazrian smiles.

> Leayne softly says, "Your headache and pet project, supplier of only the best rum, Zali. I love you."

> Shannera sniffles.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Motes of glimmering cerulean light trail from the orb as it hovers placidly near Ryeka.

> A finger of flame leaps up from Arkalye's altar candle.

> Etasia applauds.

> Amaci begins to weep softly.

> Akeiro takes a sip of his whiskey.

> Leayne drops to one knee, bowing her head in deference.

> Felicini applauds.

> Felicini hugs Amaci, who wraps her arms around Felicini with a warm smile.

> Lycette rubs an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief.

> Gwenddolyn sighs deep.

> Alanarue slowly empties her lungs.

> Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Marcul gazes down at the ground.

> Damoone adds to Leayne's praises.

> Akeiro moves some Yodeler's single malt whiskey to his left hand.

> Anuril holds a snifter of Rissan brandy high into the air for all to see.

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

> Selame takes a sip of her whiskey.

> Ledia applauds.

> Timorias takes a sip of his coffee.

> Damoone takes a sip of his ale.

> Leayne stands up.

> ear sad Your ears droop for a moment.

> Akeiro gets some spicy chicken wings from inside a little absinthe-green lunchbox painted with the portrait of a woman.

> A tear runs down Crobin's face.

> Lycette says, "Thank you, Leayne. Next, Melindrha will share."

> Arkalye just kissed some polished black onyx prayer beads carved into miniature jackals!

> Leayne puts her paper in her rose colored haversack.

> Akeiro offers Golameth some spicy chicken wings.

> Grenhart waves.

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

> The cerulean orb spins slowly as it hovers near Nawain, bathing the area in a rippling cerulean glow.

> A tear runs down Aluwyyn's face.

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

> Pyppa smiles at Melindrha.

> Melindrha says, "Most of us have something about ourselves we tend to hide. Past actions, opinions, habits... you shove it down and cover it up, until you know what you've got stashed isn't going to offend or scare another person."

> A half dozen bees fly in front of Felicini.

> Amaci leans on Felicini.

> Grenhart nods.

> Aluwyyn smiles at Leayne.

> Grenhart hugs Melindrha, who wraps her arms around Grenhart with a warm smile.

> Leayne takes a sip of her wine.

> The air around Ohiyesa shimmers with a weak yellow light that quickly disperses.

> Grenhart gives Melindrha a smooch.

> Melindrha says, "For me and Kaelie, we shared a truly sick and twisted sense of humor. It's an open secret that those who heal feel the most hurts, and how we handle it is rarely appreciated by those who are in the depths of their own pain. This is fair."

> The shadowy orb of light hovering near Jaelia whirls curiously as bolts of liquid silver light arc between it and Jaelia's hands.

> Grenhart cackles!

> Leayne hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> Melindrha gazes at her band.

> Bees swarm all around Felicini.

> Eruwyn gives Melindrha a wry grin.

> Melindrha inhales a great swallow of air.

> A deep howl of bloodlust erupts from Rhorgul as his chest puffs out from the strain of corded chest muscles tightening all at once!

> Melindrha puts her band in her moonsilk carryall.

> Mazrian leans over and scratches Leayne's back.

> (Crobin grips Leayne's hand and kisses the back of it)

> Alanarue nods to Melindrha.

> Melindrha says, "The most palatable to share is teasing her about how easy it would be to fail at playing peek-a-boo with a baby while she Faded. You're... not likely to hear the rest cause they're too dirty for innocent ears."

> Angel smiles at Crobin.

> Melindrha smiles halfway, a corner of her mouth twitching.

> Leayne giggles.

> Anuril smirks.

> Melindrha says, "Regardless, tonight is champagne and crowns and red orbs and cigars."

> Akeiro takes a sip of his whiskey.

> Ghust chuckles.

> Mazrian blinks.

> Melindrha gets a fragile circlet of ghost orchids from inside her moonsilk carryall.

> Melindrha places a fragile circlet of ghost orchids in her hair.

> A deep howl of bloodlust erupts from Rhorgul as his chest puffs out from the strain of corded chest muscles tightening all at once!

> Raising her pink champagne to Mazrian, Melindrha gives him a toast.

> Leayne nods to Ryeka.

> Melindrha says, "To Kaelie. I miss you."

> Timorias takes a sip of his coffee.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Mazrian smiles at Melindrha.

> Kethrai takes a sip of his brandy.

> Pyppa leans on Amaci.

> Madigan's rage dissipates.

> Jaelia looks at Melindrha and applauds!

> [General][Zehira] "worth it"

Akeiro puts his wings in some dense entangling brambles of rot-brown prickly punka.

> Aluwyyn gets himself a goblet of Dalesian white wine. Yum!

> Rhorgul rubs his head.

> Ledia applauds.

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Melindrha, Kethrai gives her a toast.

> Dantia smiles.

> Raising her pink champagne to Melindrha, Lycette gives her a toast.

> Mazrian quietly says, "Here here."

> Etasia applauds.

> Ruea applauds.

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Melindrha, Anuril gives her a toast.

> Felicini applauds.

> Akeiro gets a murky black cigarillo printed with iridescent rainbow speckles from inside a thin silver cigarillo case.

> Akeiro gets an oversized bee with a sharp steel stinger from inside his entangling brambles.

> Akeiro points his oversized bee at a long murky black cigarillo and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the cigarillo quickly catch fire.

> Akeiro puts his bee in his entangling brambles.

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Melindrha, Tirost gives her a toast.

> Crobin applauds.

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Melindrha, Miskton gives her a toast.

> Anuril takes a sip of his brandy.

> Ezerak gets himself a snifter of Rissan brandy. Yum!

> Leayne applauds.

> nod melin > You nod to Melindrha.

> Rhorgul looks at Melindrha and applauds!

> Damoone praises Melindrha.

> Aluwyyn calmly says, "Here here."

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Melindrha, Ezerak gives her a toast.

> Chyral applauds.

> Ruea takes a sip of her champagne.

> Lycette says, "Thank you, Melindrha. Next up is Grenhart."

> Akeiro looks at Melindrha and applauds!

> Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.

> Damoone takes a sip of his ale.

> Raising her mocha milkshake to Melindrha, Jaelia gives her a toast.

> Grenhart hugs Melindrha, who wraps her arms around Grenhart with a warm smile.

> Ezerak takes a sip of his brandy.

> Aluwyyn praises Melindrha.

> Lycidylia continues to praise Melindrha.

> Jaelia takes a sip of her milkshake.

> Aluwyyn takes a sip of his wine.

> Etasia takes a sip of her coffee.

> Professor Braekin moseys east.

> Arkalye's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Akeiro expels a line of smoke that mutates into an image of a mangled wreck of a boat.

> Angel gets a glass of champagne from inside her nightsilk handbag.

> Grenhart wheezily says, "So."

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> A smoky image of a wrecked boat fades away into the breeze.

> In rapid succession, Akeiro puffs out a series of lines that form an unfinished web. A smoky spider on the edge of the web quickly completes it, then crawls to the center awaiting its prey.

> Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

> The vibrant blue nimbus fades from around Ryeka.

> Ryeka takes a sip of her milkshake.

> Selame sways unsteadily for a moment.

> Numerous bees swarm onto Felicini's shoulders.

> Mister Nebby just arrived.

> Nideaya searches around for a moment.

> Grenhart wheezily says, "My little tiny lady."

> Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

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

> Gypsierenee quickly catches a quartet of colorful corals in her hand, stopping their flight.

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

You decipher the signs of a Life utility spell.

> Glimmers of light dance over the stormy grey faesilk fabric of Angel's sundress, highlighting the violet Dream roses embroidered upon it.

> Akeiro's murky black cigarillo glows faintly as it burns down.

> An image of a spider web fades away into the breeze.

> Leayne closes her eyes and quickly rubs her four-leaf clover as if for luck.

> Damoone takes a dark agonite great helm patterned with stylized flames off his head.

> Damoone puts his helm in his canvas backpack.

> Kethrai gestures.

Kethrai's cambrinth kitten emits a loud *snap*.

> Kethrai closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.

> Nideaya searches around for a moment.

> Nideaya laughs!

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> A deep howl of bloodlust erupts from Rhorgul as his chest puffs out from the strain of corded chest muscles tightening all at once!

> Akeiro expels a line of smoke that mutates into an image of a mangled wreck of a boat.

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

> Ryeka takes a sip of her milkshake.

> A smoky image of a wrecked boat fades away into the breeze.

> The clouds part slightly to reveal patches of blue sky.

> A half dozen bees fly in front of Felicini.

> Grenhart wheezily says, "I know that she is making everyone, where ever she is now, very happy."

> A deep howl of bloodlust erupts from Rhorgul as his chest puffs out from the strain of corded chest muscles tightening all at once!

> Grenhart hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> Gwenddolyn nods at Grenhart, obviously agreeing with his views.

> Comfrin rubs Mazrian gently.

> Marcul nods in agreement.

> Tekhelet nods to Grenhart.

> Leayne nods to Grenhart.

> Akeiro's murky black cigarillo glows faintly as it burns down.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Akeiro blows out a line of smoke that mutates into the image of a person holding a twisted stick.

> Angel nods at Grenhart, obviously agreeing with his views.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> An image of a person holding a twisted stick fades away into the breeze.

> Damoone takes a sip of his ale.

> Alieta just arrived.

> Professor Braekin just arrived.

> Ryeka takes a sip of her milkshake.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> In rapid succession, Akeiro puffs out a series of lines that form an unfinished web. A smoky spider on the edge of the web quickly completes it, then crawls to the center awaiting its prey.

> Lycette says, "Thank you, Grenhart. Leayne will now share a song with us."

> Braekin gets some Dark Pass Desire tobacco from inside his fletching pouch.

> Numerous bees swarm onto Felicini's shoulders.

> Grenhart wheezily says, "And I know that she would not want any of us to be sad. She would want us to celebrate her, and her life."

> Braekin puts his tobacco in his ebonwood pipe.

> Navesi begins to listen to Tekhelet teach the Small Edged skill.

> Tiny puffs of smoke rise from Akeiro's murky black cigarillo as it burns.

> Anuril takes a sip of his brandy.

> Arkalye gets a silver-banded cigar from inside his cigar case.

> Grenhart pokes Lycidylia in the ribs.

> Braekin moves a slender ebonwood pipe carved to resemble a grinning fox to his left hand.

> Dantia nods to Grenhart.

> Shannera places her hand over Lycette's mouth.

> Arkalye lights the silver-banded cigar with a burning altar candle.

> Leayne softly says, "Only for Kaelie could Zali get me to do this."

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Puffing out some smoke, Akeiro forms an image that resembles a badly deformed lizard.

> Angel holds a glass of champagne high into the air for all to see.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Etasia smiles at Grenhart, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> With a flick of his wrist a straight-bladed dagger with a painted bloodwood grip suddenly appears in Braekin's right hand!

> A young monk emerges from the shadows and says, "Braekin, please don't leave items laying around. Go drop it elsewhere, not in our holy place."

> Grenhart wheezily says, "Sorry wrong one."

> Arkalye takes a long drag off of a burning silver-banded cigar.

> Mazrian smiles at Grenhart.

> An image of a spider web fades away into the breeze.

> Alanarue smiles at Leayne, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Leayne smiles softly.

> An image of a deformed lizard fades away into the breeze.

> Lycette just hugged Grenhart.

> Leayne inhales a great swallow of air.

> Arkalye exhales some tobacco smoke. A light, rich scent surrounds you.

> Akeiro unties a regal diamondwood scepter capped with a trilliant-cut Sunderstone from the straps of his cook's toolstrap.

> Akeiro taps a regal diamondwood scepter capped with a trilliant-cut Sunderstone that he is holding.

> Akeiro attaches a regal diamondwood scepter capped with a trilliant-cut Sunderstone to a strap on his cook's toolstrap.

> A young monk emerges from the shadows and says, "Braekin, please don't leave items laying around. Go drop it elsewhere, not in our holy place."

> The lattice-like sphere of electricity about Saragos suddenly collapses with a burst.

> Akeiro nods to Selame.

> (Leayne walks slowly through the gathered crowd to the front of the assembly. She turns to face the gathering and clasps her hands in front of her as she gazes at the faces of all those who come to say their final farewell to a dear friend. As the room falls into silence, she begins to sing.)

> Selame just left.

Grenhart wheezily says, "I'm done."

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Grenhart just hugged Mahtra.

> Akeiro expels a line of smoke that mutates into an image of a mangled wreck of a boat.

> Lazy curls of smoke drift off of Arkalye's silver-banded cigar.

> With a flick of his wrist a straight-bladed dagger with a painted bloodwood grip suddenly disappears from Braekin's hand.

> Leayne softly sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

   "Go in peace
     Go in kindness
     Go in love
     Go in faith..."

> A pair of spectral fiery wings flicker into view around Ohiyesa, stretching outward in a graceful arc before fading away once more.

> Braekin moves a slender ebonwood pipe carved to resemble a grinning fox to his right hand.

> Grenhart hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> Grenhart flails his arms about.

> Bees swarm all around Felicini.

> Grenhart falls over.

> A smoky image of a wrecked boat fades away into the breeze.

> Motes of glimmering cerulean light trail from the orb as it hovers placidly near Nawain.

> Arkalye takes a long drag off of a burning silver-banded cigar.

> Leayne softly sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

   "Leave the day
     The day behind us
     Day is done
     Go in grace."

> Kethrai gazes silently at Leayne.

> Braekin offers Pyppa a slender ebonwood pipe carved to resemble a grinning fox.

> The veil of ice suddenly shatters and melts from around Saragos.

> Arkalye exhales a long line of smoke that transmutes into a beautiful rising phoenix, only to disperse into "ashes".

> Tiny puffs of smoke rise from Arkalye's silver-banded cigar as it burns.

> (Leayne's eyes begin to well with unshed tears and she lifts a finger to catch a stray as it begins to slide down her cheek.)

> A lone bee lands on Felicini's ear.

> Leayne clearly sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

   "Let us go... into the dark
     Not afraid, and not alone...
     Let us hope, by some good pleasure
     Safely to arrive at home."

> Aratasa gazes at Arkalye.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Akeiro spews out some smoke, which changes into an image that resembles something not quite unlike a prone form of a dragon.

> Angel rubs Leayne's back.

> A smoke image of a rising phoenix fades away into the breeze.

> Tirost gets a mournful expression on his face.

> A tear runs down Leayne's face.

> An image of a prone dragon fades away into the breeze.

> Anuril gnaws on his lip.

> (Leayne's lips quiver as she futilely attempts to keep her emotions in check. She now allows the tears to flow freely. Her voice waivers and the final verse is choked with emotion.)

> Leayne mournfully sings in a mezzo-soprano voice:

   "Let us hope
     By some good pleasure
     Safely to...
     Arrive at home."

> Saragos's throat contracts as a faint wisp of smoke rises from his lips.

> Pyppa continues to praise Leayne.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Akeiro spews out a line of smoke, which grows into an image of a puffy rabbit, with one drooping ear.

> Alanarue looks like she is exercising her thumb -- how odd.

> Leayne nods.

> Leayne sniffles.

> A tear runs down Angel's face.

> Timorias takes a sip of his coffee.

> rub leay back (Leayne walks back through the gathering to her place)

> You rub Leayne's back.

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

> A tear runs down Arkalye's face.

> Kethrai applauds.

> Felicini applauds.

> The smokey image of a lop-earred rabbit fades away into the breeze.

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

> Miskton applauds.

> A deep howl of bloodlust erupts from Rhorgul as his chest puffs out from the strain of corded chest muscles tightening all at once!

> Sonatina applauds.

> Ledia applauds.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Anuril sniffles.

> Amaci applauds.

> Nawain applauds.

> A half dozen bees fly in front of Felicini.

> Lycette applauds.

> Khearkrash gets an indurium phoenix with eyes of canary diamond from inside his paladin's pack.

> Gwenddolyn applauds.

> Khearkrash holds an indurium phoenix with eyes of canary diamond in his hand and closes his eyes in concentration.

A wild fervor flashes in Khearkrash's eyes.

> Jaelia applauds.

> Khearkrash puts his phoenix in his paladin's pack.

> Aluwyyn praises Leayne.

> Anuril applauds.

> Braekin applauds.

> Navesi applauds.

> Raising her mocha milkshake to Leayne, Jaelia gives her a toast.

> Lycette says, "Thank you Leayne. I now invite everyone to get some champagne from the table and raise your glass to Kaelie."

> Shannera applauds.

> Etasia applauds.

> Madigan applauds.

> Crobin smiles at Leayne.

> Akolu applauds.

> Jaelia puts her milkshake in her spidersilk bag.

> Akeiro applauds.

> Tekhelet lets out a long, contemplative breath.

> Mazrian puts his locket in his black backpack.

> Stelling puts his frostwynne in his oilcloth rucksack.

> Mazrian puts his tea in his black backpack.

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

> Melindrha holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> A young monk emerges from the shadows and says, "Kethrai, please don't leave items laying around. Go drop it elsewhere, not in our holy place."

> Arkalye snuffs out his silver-banded cigar.

> Etasia puts her coffee in her kidskin haversack.

> The warm air swirling around you stills and begins to cool.

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of Arkalye's altar candle.

> Tirost smiles sadly at Leayne.

> Eruwyn gets a pretty glass bottle of Tildi's Apple Blossom Tipple from inside her polychromic haversack.

> Gwenddolyn gets herself a flagon of Elven frostwynne. Yum!

> Leayne puts her wine in her rose colored haversack.

> Ryeka puts her milkshake in her spidersilk backpack.

> Arkalye puts his cigar in his cigar case.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Ryeka moves some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet to her right hand.

> Akeiro shakily blows out what looks like a smoky smudge within a rectangle.

> Nawain moves an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief to her left hand.

Nawain moves some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet to her right hand.

> Shannera holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> > Ysindre puts her mead in her supply bag.

> Damoone moves a stein of Black Fox Reserve ale to his left hand.

Damoone moves some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet to his right hand.

> Arkalye moves a burning altar candle to his left hand.

Arkalye moves some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet to his right hand.

> Amailia gets herself a flagon of Elven frostwynne. Yum!

> Grenhart holds a wee wooden thimble o' whiskey high into the air for all to see.

> Tirost moves a snifter of Rissan brandy to his left hand.

> Ezerak moves a snifter of Rissan brandy to his left hand.

> Anuril moves a snifter of Rissan brandy to his left hand.

> Jaelia holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Miskton moves a snifter of Rissan brandy to his left hand.

Miskton moves some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet to his right hand.

> Lycette holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Professor Braekin moseys east.

> Nawain puts her band in her slender rugursora.

> Stelling just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Etasia applauds.

> get champ

You pour yourself some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet. Cheers!

> Angel holds a glass of champagne high into the air for all to see.

> A smoky smudge fades away into the breeze.


> Ohiyesa's skin gleams with a fiery lustre, his eyes determined and ready.

> Levinas gets a shot of Darkstone Whiskey from atop a crimson firesilk picnic cloth with golden bananas embroidered along the edges.

> Ghust moves a tiny gold antler to his left hand.

Ghust moves some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet to his right hand.

> Gwenddolyn moves a flagon of Elven frostwynne to her left hand.

> Grinning, Grenhart pulls a swig from a wee wooden thimble o' whiskey.

> Harurs del Cawna Khearkrash swaggers east.

> stow right

You put your book in your hitman's backpack.

> Ryeka applauds.

> Leayne holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Raising his pink champagne to Lycette, Miskton gives her a toast.

> Penrhyn holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Gypsierenee slowly releases her colorful corals into the air, setting them to orbit in lazy circles about her right hand.

> Gypsierenee moves some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet to her right hand.

> Penrhyn takes a sip of her champagne.

> Jaelia takes a sip of her champagne.

> Raising her pink champagne to Lycette, Etasia gives her a toast.

> Ezerak guzzles down some of his brandy and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

> Ezerak guzzles down some of his brandy and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

> Jaelia holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> ear sad

Your ears droop for a moment.

> Ezerak guzzles down some of his brandy and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

> Nawain raises her hand in a quick salute.

> Nemy holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Dreamheart gets a tri-berry tea from atop a crimson firesilk picnic cloth with golden bananas embroidered along the edges.

> Raising his Darkstone Whiskey to Lycidylia, Levinas gives her a toast.

> Ruea takes a sip of her champagne.

> gaze champ

You gaze at several dewy bottles of pink champagne.

> Chyral takes a sip of her champagne.

> Ryeka takes a sip of her champagne.

> Timorias stands up.

> Jaelia holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Numerous bees swarm onto Felicini's shoulders.

> Damoone takes a sip of his champagne.

> Jaelia takes a sip of her champagne.

> Etasia takes a sip of her champagne.

> Aluwyyn holds a goblet of Dalesian white wine high into the air for all to see.

> Levinas guzzles down some of his Whiskey and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

> Leayne takes a sip of her champagne.

> Arkalye holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Sennette takes a sip of her champagne.

> Nemy takes a sip of her champagne.

> Miskton takes a sip of his champagne.

> Jaelia takes a sip of her champagne.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Stelling takes a sip of his champagne.

> Wisps of smoke glide from Akeiro's mouth, intertwining to form a pristine figure of an unicorn, which bows its head, then snorts and stamps its forelegs.

> Jaelia takes a sip of her champagne.

> Driword holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

raise my champ

> Rhorgul gets a glass of Rakash golden ale from inside a turbulent eddy of roiling green light captured in a cracked xenomite amphora.

> You hold some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Ghust holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Tirost holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Felicini guzzles down some of her champagne and then smacks her lips and wipes them with her sleeve.

> Iconn just arrived.

> Ayrell holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Eruwyn holds a pretty glass bottle of Tildi's Apple Blossom Tipple high into the air for all to see.

> Gypsierenee takes a sip of her champagne.

> Urbaj takes a sip of his champagne.

> Cythra holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Grinning, Eruwyn pulls a swig from a pretty glass bottle of Tildi's Apple Blossom Tipple.

> Arkalye takes a sip of his champagne.

> Salvitoriel applauds.

> Iconn casually observes the area.

> Ezerak turns some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet in the light, looking at it admiringly.

> Ysindre takes a sip of her champagne.

> Alanarue puts her quarterstaff in her warrior's belt.

> Ryeka holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Lycette says, "That concludes the formal part of the memorial, and the event is now open to those who want to share their favorite memories of Kaelie."

> Ayrell takes a sip of her champagne.

> Tirost takes a sip of his champagne.

> Alanarue moves some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet to her right hand.

> Rhorgul holds a glass of Rakash golden ale high into the air for all to see.

> Professor Braekin just arrived.

> Ghust takes a sip of his champagne.

> Amaci takes a sip of her champagne.

> Chaid Ruhita Timorias skips east.

> drink my champ

You take a sip of the champagne.


> Gwenddolyn holds a flagon of Elven frostwynne high into the air for all to see.

> Betlind applauds.

> Anuril holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.


> drink my champ

You take a sip of the champagne.

> Gypsierenee takes a sip of her champagne.

> Salvitoriel mutters to himself.

> Kethrai holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Leayne leans on Crobin.

> Anuril takes a sip of his champagne.

> Ledia moves an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief to her left hand.

Ledia moves some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet to her right hand.

> Nawain takes a sip of her champagne.

> drink my champ

Zynell takes a sip of her champagne.

> You take a sip of the champagne.

> Ezerak takes a sip of his champagne.

> Gypsierenee takes a sip of her champagne.

> Cythra nods.

> High Priestess Khaelyn just arrived.

> Braekin puts his flint in his fletching pouch.

> Kethrai takes a sip of his champagne.

> Ledia moves some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet to her left hand.

Ledia moves an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief to her right hand.

> Rhorgul guzzles down some of his ale and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

> Arkalye snuffs out his altar candle.

> Alanarue holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Rhorgul guzzles down some of his ale and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

> Juleanne holds some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet high into the air for all to see.

> Rhorgul guzzles down some of his ale and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

> Braekin takes a long drag off of his ebonwood pipe.

> Amailia takes a sip of her frostwynne.

> Damoone pats Mazrian on the back.

> Angel whispers something to Leayne.

> A pristine smoke figure of an unicorn fades away into the breeze.

> Alanarue takes a sip of her champagne.

> Arkalye puts his candle in his jackal skull.

> Juleanne guzzles down some of her champagne and then smacks her lips and wipes them with her sleeve.

> Ryeka takes a sip of her champagne.

> Gwenddolyn takes a sip of her frostwynne.

> Harurs del Cawna Khearkrash just arrived.

> Aluwyyn shyly says, "I have something I would like to offer for Mazrian."

> Shannera takes a sip of her champagne.

> Lycette says, "Please feel free to stay, the event will be less formal from here on."

> Angel gently kisses Leayne on the cheek.

> Tiny puffs of smoke rise from Akeiro's murky black cigarillo as it burns.

> Ledia moves an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief to her left hand.

Ledia moves some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet to her right hand.

> Miskton takes a sip of his champagne.

> Salvitoriel takes a sip of his champagne.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Akeiro exhales a stream of smoke, which transforms into the image of a rabid rabbit.

> Khaelyn hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> Navesi's movements come down from their fluid and somewhat manic tempo.

> Khearkrash puts his band in his doeskin carryall.

> Melindrha says, "All appropriate love, but I need to go bawl in private."

> Melindrha waves.

> Misbehaving Mischief Melindrha saunters east.

> Braekin puffs out a few little balls of smoke. The scent of Dark Pass Desire follows the image.

> Tirost guzzles down some of his brandy and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

> Lycette says, "Please get a gift for a mourning band."

> Khaelyn's body below the waist is dripping with water. Pools of it are forming all around her.

> Lycette nods.

> Ledia takes a sip of her champagne.

> A deep howl of bloodlust erupts from Rhorgul as his chest puffs out from the strain of corded chest muscles tightening all at once!

> Ghust puts his antler in his songsilk carryall.

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

> A half dozen bees fly in front of Felicini.

> Tekhelet takes a sip of his champagne.

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

> Amailia just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> The smokey image of a rabid rabbit fades away into the breeze.

> Pyppa says, "On behalf of every one of us who love her and the Order of the Black Fox, thank you for coming."

> Jappal stands up.

> get gift

You reach into a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox and feel around for a moment. Your hand closes around something! As you slowly pull your arm free, you find yourself with an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas- relief!

> Anuril puts his brandy in his leather haversack.

> Jaelia gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Braekin takes a sip of his ale.

> Tirost guzzles down some of his brandy and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

> Anuril just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Some little balls of smoke fades away into the breeze.

> Ryeka rubs Mazrian gently.

> Chyral just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Kethrai puts his brandy in his rose-colored haversack.

> wear gift

Shouldn't you be holding that first?

> Amailia slides an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief onto her finger.

> A wisp of spectral fire sweeps about Khaelyn briefly.

> Jaelia gets a small silver dragon from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Lazy curls of smoke drift off of Akeiro's murky black cigarillo.

> Darkgaze just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Chyral examines an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief.

> Grenhart just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Leayne smiles at Angel, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> wear my band

You slide an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief onto your finger.

> Braekin takes a long drag off of his ebonwood pipe.

> Levinas nods politely.

> Ghust leans back against Shannera with a loving smile.

> Jaelia points her silver dragon at a tall silvery altar candle and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the candle quickly catch fire.

> Crobin gets a blue glass bottle with a crackled interior from inside his thigh bag.

> sort auto head

Juleanne just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Your inventory is now arranged in head-to-toe order.

> Crobin holds a blue glass bottle with a crackled interior in his hand and closes his eyes in concentration.

> Jaelia drops a burning altar candle.

> Crobin puts his bottle in his thigh bag.

> Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

> Navesi says to Pyppa, "Thank you for taking on the job of hosting."

> Aluwyyn takes a sip of his wine.

> Alanarue rummages through a rugged red backpack, pausing once in a while and then quickly resuming the search.

> Juleanne slides an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief onto her finger.

> Mazrian nods to Stelling.

> Jaelia gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her spidersilk bag.

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

> Grenhart slides an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief onto his finger.

> Rhorgul raises a hand to his chest and bows his head to Mazrian.

> Jaelia drops a tall silvery altar candle.

> Aluwyyn lets out a hearty cheer for Pyppa!

> A lone bee lands on Felicini's ear.

> Jappal shakes his head at Driword.

> Pyppa smiles at Navesi.

> In rapid succession, Braekin puffs out a series of lines that form an unfinished web. A smoky spider on the edge of the web quickly completes it, then crawls to the center awaiting its prey.

> Gypsierenee says, "I'd like to say simply this, Kaelie was a once in a life time friend, mentor and loved by all. Her kindness and generosity to all will not be forgotten."

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

> Driword sighs.

> The cerulean orb hovering near Ryeka suddenly dips behind her left shoulder, circling timidly behind her back.

> Stelling salutes before turning and wandering off to find some rest.

> Gypsierenee curtsies gracefully.

> Raising her pink champagne to Pyppa, Leayne gives her a toast.

> Jaelia says, "Feel free to take a burning candle if you would like to hold one as I drop them."

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> In rapid succession, Akeiro puffs out a series of lines that form an unfinished web. A smoky spider on the edge of the web quickly completes it, then crawls to the center awaiting its prey.

> Amaci lets out a hearty cheer for Pyppa!

> Pyppa gives a gracious nod.

> Jaelia gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Kethrai nods at Gypsierenee, obviously agreeing with her views.

> Betlind just found an onyx mourning band adorned with pale green vela'tohr flowers in bas-relief in a box of gifts bearing the crest of the Order of the Black Fox!

> Eruwyn sinks into a deep curtsy.

> Damoone puts his champagne in his canvas backpack.

> Jaelia points her silver dragon at a tall silvery altar candle and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the candle quickly catch fire.

> Raising her pink champagne to Lycette, Leayne gives her a toast.

> Artist Eruwyn's group went through a low gate.

> Forest Watcher Damoone goes east.

> Ruea smiles.

> Jaelia drops a tall silvery altar candle.

> Lycette nods to Gypsierenee.

> Etasia takes a sip of her champagne.

> Artist Eruwyn's group came through a low gate.

> Ayrell hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> Artist Eruwyn goes east, leading her group.

> Jaelia gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Zawra Vilks Rhorgul lopes east.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Akeiro spews out some smoke, which changes into an image that resembles something not quite unlike a prone form of a dragon.

> get cand

You stop as you realize the altar candle is not yours.

> Jaelia points at an image of a prone dragon floating in the air.

> Ruea takes a sip of her champagne.

> Aluwyyn takes a sip of his wine.

> Jaelia drops a tall silvery altar candle.

> Leayne smiles at Mazrian, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> An image of a spider web fades away into the breeze.

> With a gaudy explosion of color, the rainbow orb floating near Ohiyesa erupts into a dazzling array of sparks! The glimmering motes begin to swirl about moments later, coalescing into a more solid sphere.

> Aluwyyn gets an ebony camp stool with an embroidered bright yellow steelsilk seat from inside his scavenger's pack.

> Khaelyn's body below the waist is dripping water everywhere.

> get cand

You stop as you realize the altar candle is not yours.

> Salvitoriel guzzles down some of his champagne and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

> Etasia moves some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet to her left hand.

> get cand

Salvitoriel guzzles down some of his champagne and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

> You stop as you realize the altar candle is not yours.

> Angel picks up a burning altar candle.

> get cand

> You stop as you realize the altar candle is not yours.

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

> Lycette takes a sip of her champagne.

> Jaelia gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Pyppa says, "Thank you Lycette for your time and hard work."

> Iconn snaps to attention and hails Khearkrash with a crisp hand salute.

> An image of a spider web fades away into the breeze.

> get cand

You stop as you realize the altar candle is not yours.

> Aluwyyn sits down on the camp stool.

> Jaelia points at an image of a prone dragon floating in the air.

> Ghust quietly asks, "Um, kin ah say somethin?"

> Arkalye puts his champagne in his deathfiber carryall.

> An image of a prone dragon fades away into the breeze.

> Alanarue rummages through an effervescent eddy of honey-hued light captured by a sungold frame but it's clear she hasn't a clue if what she is looking for is there.

> Lycette smiles at Pyppa, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> get cand

Arkalye gets a burned silver-banded cigar from inside his cigar case.

> You stop as you realize the altar candle is not yours.

> Salvitoriel glances at Mazrian.

> Tekhelet nods to Mazrian.

> Lycette just hugged Pyppa.

> Levinas nods to Lycidylia.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Jaelia drops a tall silvery altar candle.

> Puffing out some smoke, Akeiro forms an image that resembles a badly deformed lizard.

> Enlightened Gypsierenee glides east.

> Iconn stumbles east.

> nod ghust

Ryeka takes a sip of her champagne.

> You nod to Ghust.

> Arkalye gets a black gold dragon with a spiked tail from inside his cigar case.

> Levinas praises Lycidylia.

> Jaelia gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Pyppa hugs Lycidylia, getting a smile in return.

> Levinas adds to Lycette's praises.

> Grenhart hugs Lycidylia, getting a smile in return.

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

> Levinas coughs.

> Karturis smiles at Pyppa.

> 'everyone can speak in turn

Jaelia points her silver dragon at a tall silvery altar candle and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the candle quickly catch fire.

> You softly say, "Everyone can speak in turn."

> Arkalye points his gold dragon at a burned silver-banded cigar and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the cigar quickly catch fire.

> Jappal scans the sky from horizon to horizon.

> Braekin puts his ale in his backpack.

> Cythra reverently places some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet atop the flat rock.

> Jaelia drops a tall silvery altar candle.

> Grenhart peers quizzically at Lycidylia.

> Several bees swarm around Felicini's head.

> Pyppa hugs Karturis, who wraps his arms around Pyppa with a warm smile.

> Crobin gets a curving bloodwood branch from inside his thigh bag.

> Arkalye puts his dragon in his cigar case.

> Crobin taps a curving bloodwood branch that he is holding.

> Crobin puts his branch in his thigh bag.

> Lycidylia just hugged Grenhart.

> An image of a deformed lizard fades away into the breeze.

> Grenhart peers quizzically at Lycette.

> Arkalye takes a long drag off of a burning silver-banded cigar.

> Jaelia gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Lycidylia just hugged Pyppa.

> Pyppa leans on Karturis.

> Arkalye lofts several strands of smoke from between his lips that twist together, creating an image of a sleepy dragon. The dragon raises its angular head, rolls over onto its side and then lies down, slowly closing its eyes.

> Jappal stares at the sky for a few long moments.

He breathes deeply of the air and faces the wind.

> Lycette says, "Yes, please go ahead Ghust."

> Jaelia points at an image of a prone dragon floating in the air.

> Leayne picks up a tall silvery altar candle.

> Khaelyn hugs Lycidylia, getting a smile in return.

> Grenhart hugs Lycette, who wraps her arms around Grenhart with a warm smile.

> Braekin scratches his head.

> Anuril says, "I spend a lot of time in the empath courtyard, and it was always brighter there when Kaelie was with us. I will try to carry her light forward."

> Anuril takes a sip of his champagne.

> Ezerak takes a sip of his champagne.

> Jaelia drops a tall silvery altar candle.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> In rapid succession, Akeiro puffs out a series of lines that form an unfinished web. A smoky spider on the edge of the web quickly completes it, then crawls to the center awaiting its prey.

> Totally Befuddled Felicini meanders east, leading her group.

> Lycette smiles at Anuril, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> nod anur

You nod to Anuril.

> Kethrai leans back against Anuril with a loving smile.

> Pyppa nods to Tirost.

> Miskton takes a sip of his champagne.

> Navesi nods to Anuril.

> Pyppa smiles at Tirost.

> nod ghust

Karturis smiles at Lycette.

> You nod to Ghust.

> Leayne takes a sip of her champagne.

> Raising his pink champagne to Anuril, Tirost gives him a toast.

> Driword stands up.

> Raising her pink champagne to Anuril, Ryeka gives him a toast.

> Navesi takes a sip of her champagne.

> Anuril sniffles.

> get cand

You stop as you realize the altar candle is not yours.

> An image of a prone dragon fades away into the breeze.

> Angel moves a glass of champagne to her left hand.

Angel moves a burning altar candle to her right hand.

> Ghust quietly says, "Kaelie and ah didnt always get alonh."

> get cand

You stop as you realize the altar candle is not yours.

> Ruea sighs.

> Angel offers Leayne a burning altar candle.

> Ghust quietly says, "Along."

> Braekin takes a long drag off of his ebonwood pipe.

> Pyppa says, "The floor is open."

> Khaelyn's body below the waist is soaked.

> Shannera nods to Ghust.

> In rapid succession, Braekin puffs out a series of lines that form an unfinished web. A smoky spider on the edge of the web quickly completes it, then crawls to the center awaiting its prey.

> Lunar Princess Angel walks east.

> Khearkrash says to Mazrian, "I have something for you as well, I had it made after our Jousting tournament face off in 416."

> Light of the World Gwenddolyn goes east.

> An image of a spider web fades away into the breeze.

> Pyppa smiles at Tirost.

> Akolu takes a sip of his champagne.

> Jaelia taps a tall silvery altar candle on the ground.

> Rifkinn says to Mazrian, "The Ravens want me to say how much she will be missed, she was a good egg, the best."

> Lunar Princess Angel just arrived.

> Jaelia taps a tall silvery altar candle on the ground.

> Leayne puts her champagne in her rose colored haversack.

> Miskton begins to listen to Grenhart teach the Life Magic skill.

> Leayne accepts Angel's altar candle.

> Jaelia taps a burning altar candle on the ground.

> Angel picks up a burning altar candle.

> Jaelia picks up a tall silvery altar candle.

> Etasia gets a snow white lily from inside her kidskin haversack.

> Khearkrash moves a cavalier's partisan with a dragonwood haft to his right hand.

> Ryeka takes a sip of her champagne.

> get cand

Ghust quietly says, "But she was the one who taught me how to be a proper empath."

> You pick up a tall silvery altar candle.

> Jaelia points her silver dragon at a tall silvery altar candle and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the candle quickly catch fire.

> Kethrai moves some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet to his right hand.

> Anuril rubs his right eye.

> Rifkinn says to Mazrian, "Ca Caw Sir."

> Jaelia drops a tall silvery altar candle.

> Cythra beams at Rifkinn!

> Jaelia picks up a burning altar candle.

> Rifkinn wanders east.

> Mazrian says, "She loved you all."

> Etasia offers Mazrian a snow white lily.

> Tekhelet nods.

> An image of a spider web fades away into the breeze.

> Mazrian says, "Gods know why."

> Jaelia drops a burning altar candle.

> A tear runs down Crobin's face.

> Kethrai giggles at Mazrian.

> Ryeka chuckles.

> Pyppa leans on Tirost.

> bop maz

Lycette grins at Mazrian, her dimples flashing into view.

> You bop Mazrian over the head.

> Ezerak chuckles.

> Angel smiles at Mazrian.

> Miskton manages a sad-eyed grin.

> Mazrian says, "But if she saw something, maybe there was something to see."

> Amailia chuckles.

> Leayne grins, revealing her dimples.

> Grenhart nods to Mazrian.

> The sun vanishes behind a multicolored splendor of clouds as night slowly drapes its starry banner across the skies.

> Mazrian accepts Etasia's snow white lily.

> Tirost smiles at Mazrian.

> Ruea rubs her head.

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

> Etasia smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Zynell nods at Mazrian, obviously agreeing with his views.

> Khearkrash offers Mazrian a cavalier's partisan with a dragonwood haft.

> Dantia grins at Mahtra.

> Mazrian gazes at his lily.

> Driword puts his champagne in his backpack.

> Mazrian puts his lily in his black backpack.

> Akolu takes a sip of his champagne.

> Ghust quietly says, "She gave me and Shannera this antler."

> Crobin hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> Cythra praises Ghust.

> Dantia grins at Mazrian.

> Ghust gets a tiny gold antler from inside his songsilk carryall.

> Mazrian accepts Khearkrash's cavalier's partisan.

> Mazrian nods to Khearkrash.

> Miskton takes a sip of his champagne.

> A tear runs down Shannera's face.

> Jappal stretches his arms.

> Mazrian says, "Thank you."

> Aluwyyn stands up.

> Arkalye takes a long drag off of a burning silver-banded cigar.

> Amaci hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> Crobin says, "You know...this last World Joust."

> Khearkrash nods to Mazrian.

> Mazrian says, "It's a very nice piece."

> Mazrian blinks.

> Aluwyyn puts his stool in his scavenger's pack.

> Ghust quietly says, "An told us we should have it."

> Aluwyyn takes a sip of his wine.

> Arkalye exhales a long line of smoke that transmutes into a beautiful rising phoenix, only to disperse into "ashes".

> Aluwyyn takes a sip of his wine.

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

> Arkalye's silver-banded cigar glows faintly as it burns down.

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of Angel's altar candle.

> Etasia smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Crobin says, "She was fun to go against Maz."

> Aluwyyn puts his wine in his scavenger's pack.

> Anuril sniffles.

> A finger of flame leaps up from an altar candle on the ground.

> An altar candle on the ground burns with a comforting glow.

> Jappal suddenly slips into the shadows and disappears.

> Kethrai angles his ears forward, gazing curiously at Ghust.

> Angel wraps her arms around Mazrian in a loving hug.

> Amaci takes a sip of her champagne.

> Alanarue takes a sip of her champagne.

> Anuril takes a sip of his champagne.

> Aluwyyn gets a thin diary bound in boar-hide from inside his scavenger's pack.

> Aluwyyn gets an owl-feather quill with a slender diacan tip from inside his scavenger's pack.

> Brief flashes of silver light illuminate the surroundings in sharp bursts as shimmering bolts arc from within the depths of the shadowy orb, swirling around Jaelia merely to rejoin with their parent on the other side.

> Crobin says, "She was the kindest person I knew."

> Sennette bows.

> Angel gently kisses Mazrian on the cheek.

> A smoke image of a rising phoenix fades away into the breeze.

> Aluwyyn unlatches and opens his thin diary.

Crobin says, "But put a lance in her hand."

> scratch mazrian back

What were you referring to?

> Dantia puts her champagne in her encompassing shadows.

> Crobin says, "And she became all business."

> Etasia hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> The cerulean orb floats serenely in the air, just above Ryeka's head.

> Ghust quietly says, "Kaelie was one of the best people I know and I will miss her."

> Sennette stands up.

> Sennette goes east.

> Grenhart wheezily says, "If she flapped her little dress at you, you knew she loved you."

> Saragos's body loses its fiery appearance.

> Leayne giggles.

> Angel smiles at Crobin.

> Leayne's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

> War Wizard Etasia drifts east.

> The cerulean orb of light hovering near Khaelyn pulses, as if alive.

> A young monk emerges from the shadows and says, "Tirost, please don't leave items laying around. Go drop it elsewhere, not in our holy place."

> A light haze of smoke wafts off Arkalye's silver-banded cigar.

> Angel's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

> 'well said

You softly say, "Well said."

> Akolu takes a sip of his champagne.

> Tirost guzzles down some of his champagne and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

> Jaelia gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Tirost guzzles down some of his champagne and then smacks his lips and wipes them with his sleeve.

> Ghust begins to weep softly.

> Jaelia points her silver dragon at a tall silvery altar candle and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the candle quickly catch fire.

> Jaelia drops a burning altar candle.

> Ayrell takes a sip of her champagne.

> Jaelia gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Leayne pats Ghust on the back.

> Mazrian says, "Kaelie was always genuine."

> Jaelia points her silver dragon at a tall silvery altar candle and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the candle quickly catch fire.

> Pyppa hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> Shannera pulls Ghust to her in a tight hug.

> Angel pats Tirost on the back.

> Jaelia drops a burning altar candle.

> Jaelia gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Crobin says, "I never second guessed myself when I asked to give her the Jousting Championship for our rank."

> Jaelia points her silver dragon at a tall silvery altar candle and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the candle quickly catch fire.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Grenhart wheezily says, "So glad I got to hug her neck one more time."

> Jaelia drops a burning altar candle.

> Angel whispers something to Tirost.

> Arkalye gets an altar candle from inside his deathfiber carryall.

> Angel peers quizzically at Tirost.

> Grenhart hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> nod mazrian agree

You nod at Mazrian, in complete agreement with his views.

> A light haze of smoke wafts off Arkalye's silver-banded cigar.

> Tirost nods to Angel.

> Angel smiles at Tirost.

> Mazrian says, "She loved you. She didn't. She felt for you. She was always right up front with her feelings and what you saw was what there was."

> Leayne nods to Crobin.

> Angel takes a sip of her champagne.

> Tirost whispers something to Angel.

> Arkalye lights the altar candle with a burning altar candle.

> Navesi nods to Mazrian.

> Ohiyesa whispers something to Crobin.

> Angel nods at Tirost, obviously agreeing with his views.

> Akolu takes a sip of his champagne.

> Arkalye drops a burning altar candle.

> War Shaman Ohiyesa goes east.

> An altar candle on the ground crackles as a spark rises from it.

> Mazrian says, "Sometimes that was noble. Sometimes it was sweet. Sometimes it wasn't."

> Arkalye gets an altar candle from inside his deathfiber carryall.

> Mazrian says, "I'll miss all of it."

> Arkalye lights the altar candle with a burning altar candle.

> Zynell grins at Mazrian.

> Dantia smiles at Mazrian.

> Jaelia gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Tiny puffs of smoke rise from Arkalye's silver-banded cigar as it burns.

> Angel frowns at Mazrian.

> Alanarue takes a sip of her champagne.

> Jaelia points her silver dragon at a tall silvery altar candle and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the candle quickly catch fire.

> Kethrai trills softly at Mazrian.

> Darkgaze pats Mazrian on the back.

> Jaelia drops a burning altar candle.

> Leayne looks at Mazrian and begins to weep softly.

> A pained expression crosses Tirost's face.

> Selame just arrived.

> Sothios says, "She had a way with words thats damn sure."

> Zynell nods at Mazrian, obviously agreeing with his views.

> Anuril slowly empties his lungs.

> Sothios nods to Mazrian.

> Arkalye drops a burning altar candle.

> Crobin chuckles.

> Khaelyn rubs Mazrian in a friendly manner.

> Alanarue guzzles down some of her champagne and then smacks her lips and wipes them with her sleeve.

> Arkalye gets an altar candle from inside his deathfiber carryall.

> Ezerak pats Mazrian on the back.

> Tekhelet nods to Mazrian.

> Arkalye lights the altar candle with a burning altar candle.

> Tirost gets a circular golden lyre set with jagged shards of topaz from inside his instrument case.

> Cythra says, "I never knew Kaelie.. Never well enough. I loved her deeply and never knew anybody more knowledgeable."

> drink my champ

You take a sip of the champagne.

> Akolu takes a sip of his champagne.

> Sothios says, "She is why Zyn and I are together."

> Flames waver off of the altar candle on the ground.

> Cythra sniffles.

> Alanarue gets an elaborately carved staff inlaid with tarnished filigree from inside her hip pouch.

> Tiny puffs of smoke rise from Arkalye's silver-banded cigar as it burns.

> Angel's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

> Mazrian nods to Sothios.

> Leayne smiles at Cythra, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Aluwyyn writes something in his thin diary.

> An altar candle on the ground crackles as a spark rises from it.

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

You decipher the signs of a Life utility spell.

> Ysindre just hugged Pyppa.

> Marcul says, "I'd like to say, simply, Kaelie was the first friend I ever made. There was a time when Kaelie might have been my only friend. Walking these lands without her kindness, tough love, gentle spirit, and motherhood will be a challenge worth undertaking, if only for her sake."

> Leayne nods to Sothios.

> Tirost smiles at Sothios.

> Sothios grins.

> Zynell nods at Sothios, obviously agreeing with his views.

> Amaci picks up a burning altar candle.

> Mazrian says, "She always loved to be involved."

> Alanarue begins to carefully examine an elaborately carved staff inlaid with tarnished filigree.

> The altar candle on the ground sputters as it burns.

> Mazrian smiles.

> Fox Kit Ysindre goes east, leading her group.

> Lycette smiles at Marcul, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Emerald Heiress Nideaya skips east.

> Angel rubs Marcul gently.

> A tear runs down Cythra's face.

> An altar candle on the ground burns with a comforting glow.

> nod marc

You nod to Marcul.

> Kethrai gestures.

Kethrai's cambrinth kitten emits a loud *snap*.

Kethrai's pupils dilate slightly.

> Sanzia begins to listen to Grenhart teach the Life Magic skill.

> Selame takes a sip of her whiskey.

> Aluwyyn turns the page of his thin diary.

> Flames waver off of Amaci's altar candle.

> Anuril takes a sip of his champagne.

> Arkalye takes a long drag off of a burning silver-banded cigar.

> Crobin reaches over and grooms Cythra's ears for a moment, purring softly.

> Leayne pats Mazrian on the back.

> Arkalye exhales a long line of smoke that transmutes into a beautiful rising phoenix, only to disperse into "ashes".

> Akolu takes a sip of his champagne.

> Mazrian dryly says to Marcul, "You vexed her, and therefore me, a lot."

> Miskton takes a sip of his champagne.

> Ruea takes a sip of her champagne.

> A finger of flame leaps up from an altar candle on the ground.

> Anuril snorts, loudly.

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

> Mazrian says, "But it worked out, eventually."

> Anuril chuckles.

> Arkalye's altar candle sputters as it burns.

> laugh soft

You laugh softly, trying to hide your amusement.

> Jaelia grins.

> Ryeka chuckles.

> Mazrian says, "I'm glad she got to see that."

> A smoke image of a rising phoenix fades away into the breeze.

> Marcul nods at Mazrian, obviously agreeing with his views.

> (Crobin puts his hand on Leayne's lower back)

> Tiny puffs of smoke rise from Arkalye's silver-banded cigar as it burns.

> Aluwyyn writes something in his thin diary.

> An altar candle on the ground burns with a comforting glow.

> Aluwyyn turns the page of his thin diary.

> Lycette takes a sip of her champagne.

> Fingers of flame flutter from the altar candle on the ground.

> Leayne leans on Crobin.

> Tirost says, "I was hoping I might perform a poem, one of the many that Kaelie inspired."

> Flames waver off of Arkalye's altar candle.

> Pyppa leans on Aluwyyn.

> Angel smiles at Tirost.

> Cythra grins at Tirost.

> Lycette says to Tirost, "Please."

> Amailia takes a sip of her frostwynne.

> Navesi says, "As for my experience with Kaelie. We worked together for a long time, and I hope she considered me a friend too. She always had an honest and frank take on whatever we were doing. She didn't always give her opinion, but when she did, it was with that blunt insight that tended to knock people into shape."

> Kethrai angles his ears forward, gazing curiously at Tirost.

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

You decipher the signs of a Life utility spell.

> Kethrai gets a lifesculpted Vreeland pearwood triquetra set with an Eu's promise crystal from inside his rose-colored haversack.

> Pyppa beams at Tirost!

> Alanarue puts her staff in her hip pouch.

> Aluwyyn grins at Pyppa.

> Jaelia lets out a hearty cheer for Tirost!

> Betlind beams at Tirost!

> A light haze of smoke wafts off Arkalye's silver-banded cigar.

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

> Ruea takes a sip of her champagne.

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of an altar candle on the ground.

> Aluwyyn reads his thin diary.

> Braekin says, "If I had met her it was far in the past and briefly, but seein how much people she had affected in a positive way goes ta show how special she was, and could only imagine how great she was in other realms. Glad ta be here at this time even it is just to linger around and wanna say sorry for the loss of a good friend, companion and all that you guys had.."

> Jaelia nods to Navesi.

> Navesi takes a sip of her champagne.

> Kethrai puts his triquetra in his rose-colored haversack.

> An altar candle on the ground crackles as a spark rises from it.

> Glimmers of light dance over the midnight-blue faesilk fabric of Jaelia's gown, highlighting the indigo Daybreak roses embroidered upon it.

> Kethrai puts his champagne in his rose-colored haversack.

> Kethrai gets a lifesculpted Vreeland pearwood triquetra set with an Eu's promise crystal from inside his rose-colored haversack.

> Alanarue gets an Ilithic applewood picnic basket lined with Elven silk from inside her hip pouch.

> Kethrai sweeps his triquetra through the air with slow, contemplative gestures.

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of an altar candle on the ground.

> Sanchico just arrived.

> Cythra nods to Braekin.

> (Tirost gracefully plucks the cords of a golden lyre, slowly forming a flowing, melodious music.)

> Kethrai's triquetra steadily brightens, until it burns like a glowing green torch!

> Tekhelet nods to Braekin.

> Sanchico begins to listen to Grenhart teach the Life Magic skill.

> A column of smoke trails off Amaci's altar candle.

> Kethrai's triquetra fades over the course of a few seconds, returning to normal.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "Sing! timeless muse above,
    Of a time not long since past,
    When Geva unleashed the dogs of war,
    And widows wailed in voices sad!"

> nod brae

You nod to Braekin.

> A light haze of smoke wafts off Arkalye's silver-banded cigar.

> A finger of flame leaps up from Angel's altar candle.

> > A golden flame wavers across the tip of an altar candle on the ground.

> (Tirost's voice fills the area, and a flame appears near his head.)

> Miskton takes a sip of his champagne.

> Kethrai gestures.

Kethrai takes a deep breath, looking serene and determined.

> Crobin smiles at Tirost.

> Flames waver off of the altar candle on the ground.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "And but for that soaring triumph
    Of a bright all ruling love!
    A darkness would still cover all,
    And in labor we would drudge -"

> A column of smoke trails off Arkalye's altar candle.

> Ryeka smiles at Tirost, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> (Tirost's fingers glide over the strings of a golden lyre.)

> Ryeka takes a sip of her champagne.

> Arkalye snuggles up to Chyral and cradles her in his arms.

> Selame takes a bite of the chops.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "For th' Elpalzi were held captive
    Knives at th' throats of all their kin,
    Save for traitors like cold Geva
    Who reveled in her sins,"

> Ghust leans back against Shannera with a loving smile.

> A light haze of smoke wafts off Arkalye's silver-banded cigar.

> Tirost frowns.

> Depth Preserver Lycidylia goes east.

> Ears tilted forward, Akeiro curls his tail around Selame's waist loosely.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "And sought to bury thoughts of freedom
    Under the master's lash,
    And sacrifice our homeland
    To that which stained all Zaulfung black."

> A finger of flame leaps up from an altar candle on the ground.

> A brilliant orb of rippling cerulean light spins slowly through the air, orbiting Nawain's body like a miniature, luminous moon.

> A finger of flame leaps up from an altar candle on the ground.

> Selame takes a bite of the chops.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "She gave the fearsome order,
    And assassins dashed to slay
    Many of our brave defenders
    Whom her designs would sure delay."

> Anuril takes a sip of his champagne.

> (Tirost's melody flows through the area, rising and falling to accompany his voice.)

> Tiny puffs of smoke rise from Arkalye's silver-banded cigar as it burns.

> Alanarue offers Mazrian an Ilithic applewood picnic basket lined with Elven silk.

> Arkalye takes a long drag off of a burning silver-banded cigar.

> Arkalye exhales a long line of smoke that transmutes into a beautiful rising phoenix, only to disperse into "ashes".

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "Huge was then her army,
    And dire were their arms.
    Bold Geva feared her nothing,
    And to the Crossing raised alarm!"

> Akeiro gets some spicy chicken wings from inside a little absinthe-green lunchbox painted with the portrait of a woman.

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

You decipher the signs of a Life utility spell.

> Akeiro offers Golameth some spicy chicken wings.

> (Tirost's voice rises in intensity, as the flame slowly flickers and moves about his head.)

> Aluwyyn writes something in his thin diary.

> Fingers of flame flutter from Arkalye's altar candle.

> Ryeka takes a sip of her champagne.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "For lo!  She seemed death's shadow!
    A force that none could stop.
    She taunted us from hiding,
    And dread was felt by all."

> A smoke image of a rising phoenix fades away into the breeze.

> Selame takes a bite of the chops.

> Mazrian puts his champagne in his black backpack.

> Mazrian accepts Alanarue's picnic basket.

> Kethrai gestures.

Kethrai's cambrinth kitten emits a loud *snap*.

A liquid, dusky light cascades down Kethrai's body like thick honey before thinning out.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "But for all her twisted cunning,
    And all her borrowed might,
    She failed to perceive the consequence
    Of facing those two lovers bright!"

> An altar candle on the ground burns with a comforting glow.

> Mazrian smiles at Alanarue.

> Isthalan just arrived.

> An altar candle on the ground crackles as a spark rises from it.

> Leayne smiles at Alanarue, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Alanarue grins, revealing her dimples.

> Tirost smiles, as his fingers dance over the strings of a golden lyre.

> Grenhart shakes his head as if clearing it.

> A column of smoke trails off the altar candle on the ground.

> Grenhart chants in a tenor voice:

   "Lesson here, and I think Kaelie would agree, hug the people. You just never know. "

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "And in her oozing hubris
    That makes Zehira seem a lamb,
    Crept she to the empath's guild
    To spread death and mayhem,"

> Flames waver off of Arkalye's altar candle.

> Akeiro puts his wings in some dense entangling brambles of rot-brown prickly punka.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "And there she whispered horrid lies,
    And promised freedom's death,
    Which reached the ears of brilliant Kaelie,
    The one called Daemondred."

> Amaci's altar candle sputters as it burns.

> Comfrin taps an argent sanowret crystal set within a palladium blade spider that he is wearing.

> Comfrin gazes intently into his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> Angel's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

> Crobin pats Tirost on the back.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "While Geva's loathsome magic
    Shrouded her from mortal sense,
    Kaelie's mind was lucid,
    And found she quick Constanze."

> Isthalan begins to listen to Grenhart teach the Life Magic skill.

> Ears tilted forward, Selame curls her tail around Akeiro's waist loosely.

> Grenhart hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> Amaci smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Selame takes a bite of the chops.

> Alanarue nods to Mazrian.

> (Tirost's skin flushes with effort, as he continues his soaring song.)

> Grenhart rises to his feet fluidly, like a large, graceful cat.

> Mazrian nods to Alanarue.

> Tirost happily sings in a baritone voice:

   "A thought to her nearby husband sent,
    The lord of war and spells,
    To lie in wait for Geva
    Whom soon she would expel,"

> Akeiro whispers something to Arkalye.

> A column of smoke trails off Amaci's altar candle.

> Arkalye's silver-banded cigar glows faintly as it burns down.

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of Angel's altar candle.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "And Kaelie told good Constanze,
    'Geva is within.
    Banish her with your magic,
    And she will fall to Mazrian!'"

> drink my champ

You take a sip of the champagne, savoring its mellow and fragrant bouquet.

> Tirost smiles, and the melody of his golden lyre increases in tempo.

> Anuril grins at Tirost.

> Kethrai laughs!

> Kethrai puts his triquetra in his rose-colored haversack.

> Dantia grins.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "Constanze wasted not a second,
    For few she trusted like bright Kae,
    And uttered words of magic,
    And sent Geva on her way!"

> Akeiro gets a murky black cigarillo printed with iridescent rainbow speckles from inside a thin silver cigarillo case.

> Akeiro gets an oversized bee with a sharp steel stinger from inside his entangling brambles.

> Selame takes a bite of the chops.

> Akeiro points his oversized bee at a long murky black cigarillo and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the cigarillo quickly catch fire.

> Akeiro puts his bee in his entangling brambles.

> Amailia takes a sip of her frostwynne.

> Fingers of flame flutter from Amaci's altar candle.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Tiny puffs of smoke rise from Arkalye's silver-banded cigar as it burns.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "Blasted onto the Crossing street,
    Geva barely raised her head -
    Staring at her like a starving wolf
    Was Mazrian Daemondred!"

> In rapid succession, Akeiro puffs out a series of lines that form an unfinished web which seems to entangle Selame in its strands. A smoky spider quickly completes the web, then crawls atop her to feast on its prey.

> An altar candle on the ground burns with a comforting glow.

> Tirost grins.

> Pyppa nods graciously at Mazrian, giving him a polite smile.

> Jaelia applauds.

> Leayne grins at Tirost, her dimples flashing into view.

> Arkalye drops a burning altar candle.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "Lighting crackled from his fingers,
    And storm winds stirred his hair,
    Geva lept then to her feet,
    But 'fore she could seek her lair"

> The altar candle on the ground sputters as it burns.

> Amaci applauds.

> Braekin applauds.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> In rapid succession, Akeiro puffs out a series of lines that form an unfinished web. A smoky spider on the edge of the web quickly completes it, then crawls to the center awaiting its prey.

> Akeiro's face lights up with joy for Arkalye.

> Motes of glimmering cerulean light trail from the orb as it hovers placidly near Ryeka.

> (Tirost's melody rises into an aria.)

> Miskton moves a snifter of Rissan brandy to his right hand.

> Arkalye gets a polished ribbon-stripe picnic basket strung with tiny pink loveglass hearts from inside a swirling eddy of incandescent light bound by a gold-striated coralite frame.

> Glimmers of light dance over the stormy grey faesilk fabric of Angel's sundress, highlighting the violet Dream roses embroidered upon it.

> Jaelia gazes intently into her sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> Arkalye pulls an ivory damask picnic cloth with a delicate pink heartstring lace overlay out of a picnic basket, setting his basket aside as as he shakes out the cloth and lays it out upon the ground.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "The elements were upon her,
    From Mazrian's deadly hand!
    Cutting winds they gashed her fur,
    And lightening lept at his command!"

> An image of a spider web fades away into the breeze.

> Amaci's altar candle sputters as it burns.

> Selame takes a bite of the chops.

> Tiny puffs of smoke rise from Arkalye's silver-banded cigar as it burns.

> Jaelia lets out a hearty cheer for Arkalye!

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "Geva, in that moment,
    For all the dread she'd wrought,
    Learned that all her machinations vast
    Would all soon come to naught!"

> Aluwyyn reads his thin diary.

> Jaelia gets a dreamer's kiss from atop an ivory damask picnic cloth with a delicate pink heartstring lace overlay.

> An image of a spider web fades away into the breeze.

> The altar candle on the ground sputters as it burns.

> Jaelia takes a sip of her kiss.

> (Tirost's voice deepens, and the tempo of his melody slows.)

> Aluwyyn flips back to the beginning of his thin diary.

> Aluwyyn reads his thin diary.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "For the courage of two lovers,
    Who long had grown in trust,
    In walks through all the vales and hills
    Found liking turned to love -"

> ear groom

You brush one ear with your hand, grooming it absentmindedly.

> Aluwyyn turns the page of his thin diary.

> Tirost smiles sadly.

> Ezerak moves some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet to his left hand.

> Arkalye's silver-banded cigar goes out and crumbles away.

> Aluwyyn reads his thin diary.

> gaze candle You gaze at a burning altar candle.

> Alanarue leans on Golameth.

> Ezerak takes a sip of his champagne.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "Proved again, and for all time,
    That all the threats and murder cold
    Wrought by those without a heart
    Will by true love be overthrown!"

> Aluwyyn turns the page of his thin diary.

> Crobin hugs you, and you wrap your arms around him with a warm smile.

> Aluwyyn reads his thin diary.

> The altar candle on the ground sputters as it burns.

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of an altar candle on the ground.

> Aluwyyn turns the page of his thin diary.

> Aluwyyn reads his thin diary.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> hug crob

You hug Crobin who wraps his arms around you with a warm smile. A faint scent of falling rain clings to his fur.

> Tirost sings in a baritone voice:

   "And so the skein of history
    Receives a gorgeous span
    From the love of brilliant Kaelie,
    And her Mazrian."

> Wisps of smoke glide from Akeiro's mouth, intertwining to form a pristine figure of an unicorn, which bows its head at Golameth, then snorts and stamps its forelegs.

> (Tirost's fingers slow, and the music of a golden lyre ceases. The flame near his head fades away.)

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of Leayne's altar candle.

> The cerulean orb spins slowly as it hovers near Khaelyn, bathing the area in a rippling cerulean glow.

> Anuril applauds.

> Tirost bows.

> Amaci leans on Pyppa.

> Ryeka gets a glass of mocha milkshake from inside her spidersilk backpack.

> Cythra grins.

> Tirost smiles, but his mouth trembles slightly, and he quickly raises his hand to cover it.

> Cythra applauds.

> Selame looks at Tirost and applauds!

> A tear runs down Tirost's face.

> Raising her mocha milkshake to Tirost, Ryeka gives him a toast.

> Pyppa snuggles up to Amailia.

> Raising her pink champagne to Tirost, Betlind gives him a toast.

> Ghust applauds.

> Crobin lets out a hearty cheer for Tirost!

> Ezerak looks at Tirost and applauds!

> Karturis applauds.

> Navesi applauds.

> Kethrai looks at Tirost and applauds!

> Akeiro looks at Tirost and applauds!

> Raising her dreamer's kiss to Tirost, Jaelia gives him a toast.

> clap tirost

Amaci applauds.

> You gaze into Tirost's eyes and applaud him heartily.

> Raising her pink champagne to Tirost, Lycette gives him a toast.

> Pyppa blushes a bright red color.

> Jaelia takes a sip of her kiss.

> Angel moves a burning altar candle to her left hand.

Angel moves a glass of champagne to her right hand.

> Anuril lets out a hearty cheer for Tirost!

> Aluwyyn flips back to the beginning of his thin diary.

> Leayne looks at Tirost and applauds!

> Mazrian applauds.

> Raising her champagne to Tirost, Angel gives him a toast.

> drink my champ

You take a sip of the champagne, savoring its mellow and fragrant bouquet.

You finish off the rest of it, and set the goblet aside.

> Fingers of flame flutter from the altar candle on the ground.

> Golameth looks at Tirost and applauds!

> Lycette says, "Thank you, Tirost."

> Aluwyyn reads his thin diary.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> A pristine smoke figure of an unicorn fades away into the breeze.

> Raising her pink champagne to Tirost, Shannera gives him a toast.

> Marcul says to Mazrian, "I remember when she got those little marks on her neck. Seems almost like eons ago now, before the years started with a four. I had only just gone to sleep, but not without her insistance that I do so, of course. And I missed the event entirely."

> Tirost nods to Lycette.

> Kethrai touches Aratasa with a confident grace and heartfelt smile.

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Tirost, Miskton gives him a toast.

> Pyppa snuggles up to Amaci.

> Zynell takes a sip of her champagne.

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

You decipher the signs of a Life utility spell.

> Shannera takes a sip of her champagne.

> Kethrai gestures.

> Khaelyn's eyes glisten with a strange red light.

> Shannera takes a sip of her champagne.

> Amailia jogs east.

> Amaci's altar candle sputters as it burns.

> Tekhelet nods to Tirost.

> > Angel's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

> Mazrian nods to Marcul.

> Aluwyyn closes his thin diary, hooking back the latch.

> Selame puts her milkshake in her thigh bag.

> Aluwyyn puts his diary in his scavenger's pack.

> Selame puts her milkshake in her thigh bag.

> Selame takes a bite of the chops.

> Aluwyyn puts his quill in his scavenger's pack.

> Khaelyn silently steps from the shadows.

> A finger of flame leaps up from an altar candle on the ground.

> Mazrian says, "She told that story to me a lot. It was a great one."

> Tirost gently sets a circular golden lyre into his instrument case.

> Ryeka takes a sip of her milkshake.

> Selame takes a bite of the chops.

> Khaelyn looks at Tirost and applauds!

> Amaci snuggles up to Pyppa.

> Jaelia gazes intently into her sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> Lazy curls of smoke drift off of Akeiro's murky black cigarillo.

> Ryeka takes a sip of her milkshake.

> A finger of flame leaps up from an altar candle on the ground.

> Ghust nods.

> Lycette pulls Pyppa to her in a tight hug.

> A column of smoke trails off the altar candle on the ground.

> Flames waver off of the altar candle on the ground.

> Leayne offers Crobin a burning altar candle.

> Pyppa pulls Lycette to her in a tight hug.

> Comfrin gazes intently into his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> Crobin accepts Leayne's altar candle.

> Ghust nods to Shannera.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> The Desire tobacco in Braekin's ebonwood pipe goes out and crumbles away.

> Alanarue closes her eyes for a moment and grows still.

Alanarue is stunned!

> Akeiro exhales a stream of smoke, which transforms into the image of a rabid rabbit.

> Telamont leans on Zynell.

> Amaci's altar candle sputters as it burns.

> Urbaj says, "I had a nasty fall in Throne City. I was a stranger to Kaelie, but she (and several others) took the long barge ride to come to my aid. While healing me, she fondly reminisced that one of her first dates with Mazrian was a tour of Throne City, with a fate similar to my own."

> A tear runs down Telamont's face.

> Aluwyyn strolls east.

> A finger of flame leaps up from an altar candle on the ground.

> Urbaj smiles at Mazrian.

> Akeiro closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.

> Kethrai says, "Almost sad to have missed that. Watch Constanze send an Elpalzi warlord to go fetch her some tea..."

> Urbaj says, "I wanted badly to somehow repay her for her kindness - recognizing that for most adventurers, time is the scarcest resource. But I didn't realize just how true that was at the time."

> Mazrian laughs!

> Jaelia stands up.

> Golameth searches around for a moment.

> Tirost grins.

> Marcul grins.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Flames waver off of the altar candle on the ground.

> Urbaj says, "I thanked her profusely and apologized for the inconvenience, and she comforted me, reassuring me that the excursion was an exciting start to her day. I'll carry her selflessness and warmth with me."

> The smokey image of a rabid rabbit fades away into the breeze.

> Akeiro exhales a stream of smoke, which transforms into the image of a rabid rabbit.

> Urbaj sits down on the limestone bench.

Akeiro moves a burning murky black cigarillo to his left hand.

> Akeiro gets some spicy chicken wings from inside a little absinthe-green lunchbox painted with the portrait of a woman.

> Leayne smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Akeiro offers Golameth some spicy chicken wings.

> Mazrian says, "Oh god, that was our best date."

> Motes of glimmering cerulean light trail from the orb as it hovers placidly near Khaelyn.

> Golameth accepts Akeiro's chicken wings.

> ear sad

Mazrian says, "...not our most fatal date, as it turned out."

> Lycette grins, revealing her dimples.

> Your ears droop for a moment.

> Golameth grins at Akeiro.

> Akeiro moves a burning murky black cigarillo to his right hand.

> Leayne giggles at Mazrian.

> The smokey image of a rabid rabbit fades away into the breeze.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of an altar candle on the ground.

> Akeiro grins at Golameth.

> Tirost smiles at Mazrian.

> Ezerak chuckles.

> Puffing out some smoke, Akeiro forms an image that resembles a badly deformed lizard.

> Ryeka leans over and scratches your back.

> Braekin puts his pipe in his fletching pouch.

> The cerulean orb spins slowly as it hovers near Nawain, bathing the area in a rippling cerulean glow.

> Angel smiles at Urbaj.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Puffing out some smoke, Akeiro forms an image that resembles a badly deformed lizard.

> An image of a deformed lizard fades away into the breeze.

> Golameth puts his wings in his winged unicorn.

You smile at Ryeka.

> Lazy curls of smoke drift off of Akeiro's murky black cigarillo.

> Ghust bows to Mazrian.

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of Crobin's altar candle.

> Kethrai says to Mazrian, "I think I recall you telling a story of a boat ride that involved lots and lots of deaths to pirates."

> Jaelia takes a sip of her kiss.

> An image of a deformed lizard fades away into the breeze.

> Angel's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

> Aratasa takes a sip of his champagne.

> Lycette says, "She was always up for an adventure."


> Tekhelet nods to Ghust.

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of an altar candle on the ground.

> Dreamheart says, "I could sing her praises and tales for untold hours, but it would end like this: Kaelie's legacy is her heart, and everyone whose path she crossed, bears a bit of her in our hearts forever. Share it, and she will live in you, and to those you share with. A heart is the biggest of all things. She shared hers with us, with Zoluren, and we are better and richer for it."

> A shadowy orb rippling with silver arcs of light spins slowly through the air, orbiting Jaelia's body like a miniature, luminous moon.

> The altar candle on the ground sputters as it burns.

> An altar candle on the ground crackles as a spark rises from it.

> Crobin smiles at Leayne.

> Marcul praises Dreamheart.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Grenhart taps the tattoo on his arm.

> Blessed of Katamba Ghust drifts east, leading his group.

> Lycette pulls Dreamheart to her in a tight hug.

> Ryeka hugs Dreamheart, who wraps her arms around Ryeka with a warm smile.

> Leayne nods to Crobin.

> Amaci's altar candle sputters as it burns.

> Tekhelet nods to Dreamheart.

> Ruea says, "As it happens, Kaelie was an absolutely wonderful supporter of the arts. I can't remember her ever missing a show, a concert, or an event if there was any way she could be there."

> A finger of flame leaps up from Angel's altar candle.

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

> Dreamheart gulps.

> An altar candle on the ground burns with a comforting glow.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> In rapid succession, Akeiro puffs out a series of lines that form an unfinished web. A smoky spider on the edge of the web quickly completes it, then crawls to the center awaiting its prey.

Tirost gets himself a snifter of Rissan brandy. Yum!

> The altar candle goes out and crumbles away.

> An altar candle on the ground burns with a comforting glow.

> Amaci nods at Dreamheart, obviously agreeing with her views.

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Dreamheart, Tirost gives her a toast.

> Kethrai nods to Ruea.

> Jaelia puts her kiss in her spidersilk bag.

> (Salvitoriel quietly steps up near Mazrian from out of the crowd, his eyes downturned....)

> nod dream agree

You nod at Dreamheart, in complete agreement with her views.

> Jaelia gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Jaelia points her silver dragon at a tall silvery altar candle and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the candle quickly catch fire.

> Leayne grins at Akeiro, her dimples flashing into view.

> Lycette grins at Dreamheart, her dimples flashing into view.

> Jaelia drops a burning altar candle.

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

> Salvitoriel quietly says to Mazrian, "Sorry I arrived late sir, I went to the wrong tamsine's rest. then I died en route trying to get here. I errm... Umm... here..."

Amaci's altar candle goes out and crumbles away.

> Ruea says, "She told me several times that the Paladin Play was the best thing I'd ever put on and she wanted very much to see it again."

> Jaelia gets a tall silvery altar candle from inside her spidersilk bag.

> Jaelia points her silver dragon at a tall silvery altar candle and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the candle quickly catch fire.

> An image of a spider web fades away into the breeze.

> Salvitoriel hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> Jaelia drops a burning altar candle.

> Mazrian pats Salvitoriel on the back.

> The altar candle goes out and crumbles away.

> Mazrian says, "It's fine....I love that story, and Kaelie would have, too."

> A finger of flame leaps up from an altar candle on the ground.

> Mazrian nods.

> Grenhart just hugged Ruea.

> Akeiro grins at Salvitoriel.

> The cerulean orb floats serenely in the air, just above Ryeka's head.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Akeiro expels a line of smoke that mutates into an image of a mangled wreck of a boat.

> Ruea says, "I wasn't able to do that for her, so instead we will be re-staging it in her honor in a month or so."

> Lazy curls of smoke drift off of Akeiro's murky black cigarillo.

> Arkalye gets an altar candle from inside his deathfiber carryall.

> A finger of flame leaps up from Crobin's altar candle.

> Miskton smiles at Ruea.

> Leayne lets out a hearty cheer for Ruea!

smile ruea

A finger of flame leaps up from Angel's altar candle.

> You smile at Ruea.

> Ruea says, "If you would like to be involved in the performance please let me know."

> Akeiro quietly asks Salvitoriel, "Find any strangers in the wilderness?"

> Comfrin pulls off some lumium plate sleeves crafted from tempered plates from his hands.

> A smoky image of a wrecked boat fades away into the breeze.

> Arkalye lights the altar candle with a burning altar candle.

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of an altar candle on the ground.

Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Akeiro just nudged Salvitoriel.

> Akeiro shakily blows out what looks like a smoky smudge within a rectangle.

> Comfrin puts his sleeves in his traveler's haversack.

> Tirost smiles at Crobin.

> Arkalye drops a burning altar candle.

> Selame hums happily to herself.

> Comfrin just pinched himself!

> A smoky smudge fades away into the breeze.

> Arkalye gets an altar candle from inside his deathfiber carryall.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Akeiro blows out some smoke forming a cloud in which you can barely make out an image resembling some sort of squashed small cat.

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of an altar candle on the ground.

> Arkalye lights the altar candle with a burning altar candle.

> Ryeka takes a sip of her milkshake.

> Amaci grins at Comfrin, her dimples flashing into view.

> (Salvitoriel steps back into the crowd)

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of an altar candle on the ground.

> Arkalye drops a burning altar candle.

> Grenhart throws his head back and howls, sounding remarkably like a real wolf!

> A squashed image of a small cat fades away into the breeze.

> A column of smoke trails off the altar candle on the ground.

> Lycette takes a sip of her champagne.

> Ruea chuckles at Grenhart.

Cythra says, "I would like to sing a song."

> Navesi takes a sip of her champagne.

> Ruea just hugged Grenhart.

> Cythra frets.

> Darkgaze joins Angel's group.

> Leayne smiles at Cythra, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Crobin smiles at Cythra.

> Nawain leans on Tekhelet.

> Tirost smiles at Cythra.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Wisps of smoke glide from Akeiro's mouth, intertwining to form a pristine figure of an unicorn, which bows its head, then snorts and stamps its forelegs.

> Lycette nods to Cythra.

> Grenhart gives Ruea a smooch.

> Tekhelet leans on Nawain.

> Salvitoriel peers quizzically at Akeiro.

> Angel whispers something to Salvitoriel.

> Lycette says to Cythra, "Please do."

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Anuril takes a sip of his champagne.

> Chyral leans back against Arkalye with a loving smile.

> Cythra says, "This is nae the first memorial I've been and prolly nae be the last."

> Cythra sniffles.

> Anuril gets a snifter of Rissan brandy from inside his leather haversack.

A pristine smoke figure of an unicorn fades away into the breeze.

> Cythra recites:

   "Where are you,
   Our friends of old,
   You loves we've lost,
   You fighters bold?"

> Comfrin exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

Alanarue rubs Cythra in a friendly manner.

> An altar candle on the ground burns with a comforting glow.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Akeiro breathes out some smoke that grows into a hazy shape of a woman holding a limp piece of rope.

> Cythra recites:

   "Where are you,
    Our families dear,
    Our darling ones,
    Who had no fear?"

> Cythra pushes her spectacles up the bridge of her nose.

> A smoke image of a girl holding a limp rope fades away into the breeze.

> An altar candle on the ground burns with a comforting glow.

> Sothios hugs Cythra, who wraps her arms around Sothios with a warm smile.

> Cythra hugs Sothios, who wraps his arms around Cythra with a warm smile.

> An altar candle on the ground crackles as a spark rises from it.

> Cythra recites:

   "Where are you,
    Those we knew?
    Where have you gone,
    Our missing crew?"

> Sothios smiles at Karturis.

> A tear runs down Cythra's face.

> A finger of flame leaps up from an altar candle on the ground.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Akeiro shakily blows out what looks like a smoky smudge within a rectangle.

> Sothios smiles at Khaelyn.

> Sothios nods.

> Cythra recites:

   "We miss your hearts,
    Your souls, your smiles.
    We see your eyes
    Across the miles."

> A smoky smudge fades away into the breeze.

> Akeiro's murky black cigarillo glows faintly as it burns down.

> An altar candle on the ground burns with a comforting glow.

> Khaelyn leans on Sothios.

> Cythra recites:

   "Remember when,
    We did that thing?
    We promised to,
    Not say anything."

> Arkalye seems to be trying to figure out how to turn some polished black onyx prayer beads carved into miniature jackals.

> Anuril rubs a silver key with a spider-web design on the grip.

> An altar candle on the ground burns with a comforting glow.

> Aratasa bows to Mazrian.

> Aratasa bows to Anuril.

> Aratasa bows to Kethrai.

> Anuril nods to Aratasa.

> Akeiro takes a long drag off of a burning murky black cigarillo.

> Akeiro shakily blows out what looks like a smoky smudge within a rectangle.

> Arkalye rubs some polished black onyx prayer beads carved into miniature jackals.

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of an altar candle on the ground.

> A smoky smudge fades away into the breeze.

> Cythra recites:

   "Please return,
    Our friends long-gone,
    It's to you,
    Our hearts are drawn."

> A finger of flame leaps up from an altar candle on the ground.

> Braekin hugs Jaelia, getting a smile in return.

> Professor Braekin moseys east.

> A tear runs down Leayne's face.

> An altar candle on the ground crackles as a spark rises from it.

> Aratasa stands up.

> Aratasa goes east.

> An altar candle on the ground burns with a comforting glow.

> Marcul takes a sip of his champagne.

> Angel pulls her hair back into a ponytail.

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

> Angel fiddles with her hair until it is pulled back in a ponytail.

> Cythra recites:

   "For those lost ones,
    Who can't return,
    It's for you,
    Our tears now burn."

> Grinning, Grenhart pulls a swig from a wee wooden thimble o' whiskey.

> Arkalye gets some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet from inside his deathfiber carryall.

> Leayne leans on Crobin.

> Arkalye takes a sip of his champagne.

> Cythra rubs her right eye.

> Marcul puts his champagne in his encompassing shadows.

> An altar candle on the ground burns with a comforting glow.

> Amaci smiles at Cythra sadly.

> Anuril sighs.

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Cythra, Anuril gives her a toast.

> Cythra recites:

   "Soon will be,
    The time for us.
    Will those remaining
    Miss us as much?"

> The altar candle on the ground sputters as it burns.

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of an altar candle on the ground.

> Cythra says, "Thank you for listening."

> Golameth rummages about his person, looking for something.

> Jaelia smiles at Cythra.

> Cythra sobs.

> Selame praises Cythra.

> Raising his pink champagne to Cythra, Arkalye gives her a toast.

> Leayne looks at Cythra and applauds!

> Tekhelet nods to Cythra.

> Ruea applauds.

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Cythra, Tirost gives her a toast.

> clap cyth Lycette smiles at Cythra, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> An altar candle on the ground burns with a comforting glow.

> You gaze into Cythra's eyes and applaud her heartily.

> Amaci lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!

> Kethrai trills softly at Cythra.

> Raising his Rissan brandy to Cythra, Miskton gives her a toast.

> Ezerak looks at Cythra and applauds!

> Comfrin exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.

> Akolu applauds.

> Ryeka hugs Cythra, who wraps her arms around Ryeka with a warm smile.

> Ezerak takes a sip of his champagne.

> A tear runs down Arkalye's face.

> Leayne gets some frothy pink champagne served in a dewy long-stemmed silver goblet from inside her rose colored haversack.

> Akeiro looks at Cythra and applauds!

> Lycette says, "Thank you, Cythra."

> Kethrai hugs Cythra, who wraps her arms around Kethrai with a warm smile.

> Betlind hugs Cythra, who wraps her arms around Betlind with a warm smile.

> Angel shifts her weight.

> Anuril takes a sip of his brandy.

> Angel takes a sip of her champagne.

> Leayne takes a sip of her champagne.

> Alanarue lets out a hearty cheer for Cythra!

> Pyppa beams at Cythra!

> A finger of flame leaps up from an altar candle on the ground.

> A tear runs down Telamont's face.

> Nawain praises Cythra.

> Sonatina looks at Cythra and applauds!

> Pyppa adds to Cythra's praises.

> Akeiro gets a gooey thick honey doughnut from atop a crimson firesilk picnic cloth with golden bananas embroidered along the edges.

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of an altar candle on the ground.

> Akeiro takes a bite of the doughnut.

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of an altar candle on the ground.

> Zynell wraps her arms around Telamont in a loving hug.

> Telamont wraps his arms around Zynell in a loving hug.

> An altar candle on the ground crackles as a spark rises from it.

> Akeiro takes a bite of the doughnut.

> Akeiro takes a bite of the doughnut.

> Selame gets a dreamer's kiss from atop an ivory damask picnic cloth with a delicate pink heartstring lace overlay.

> Selame takes a sip of her kiss.

> Angel's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

> Lycette says, "Thank you everyone, for coming out and sharing your memories."

> Kethrai gets a snifter of Rissan brandy from inside his rose-colored haversack.

> Selame pulls Akeiro to her in a tight hug.

> Penrhyn trills, her ears relaxing minutely back against her head.

> Alanarue nods to Lycette.

> Leayne smiles at Lycette, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Amaci wraps her arms lovingly around Pyppa, snuggling close.

> Ruea hugs Lycette, who wraps her arms around Ruea with a warm smile.

> Akeiro takes a bite of the doughnut.

> Telamont nods to Zynell.

> Lycette smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Zynell nods to Telamont.

> Akeiro waves to Lycette.

> Telamont just kissed Zynell.

> Tekhelet nods to Lycette.

> gaze xion

You cross your eyes.

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

> Fingers of flame flutter from the altar candle on the ground.

> Ryeka just touched a flat rock.

> Telamont stands up.

> Tirost says, "Thank you for giving us an opportunity to celebrate our friend."

> Pyppa smiles at Akeiro.

> Lycette says, "Please keep her in your hearts."

> Shadow Mage Telamont drifts east.

> Levinas bows.

> Ryeka just touched a crude image.

> Pyppa nods to Lycette.

> Salvitoriel nods to Akeiro.

> rub my head

You rub your head.

> ear sad

Your ears droop for a moment.

> Lycette says, "With that, we will conclude."

> Ryeka says, "Always."

> A golden flame wavers across the tip of an altar candle on the ground.

> Kethrai praises Lycette.

> Urbaj stands up.

> Leayne nods.

> Arkalye gathers up an ivory damask picnic cloth with a delicate pink heartstring lace overlay and all the food it holds, stuffs the bundle into a polished ribbon-stripe picnic basket strung with tiny pink loveglass hearts, and closes the lid securely.

> Lycette says, "Hugs and love to all."

> Anuril mumbles a word of general praise.

> Levinas nods.

> Arkalye puts his basket in a swirling eddy of incandescent light bound by a gold-striated coralite frame.

> The altar candle on the ground sputters as it burns.

> The granite-like sheen vanishes from Mazrian.

> Arkalye enfolds Chyral in a warm embrace.

> Leayne praises Lycette.

> Akeiro wraps his arms around Lycette, giving Lycette a great big bear hug!

> Tirost puts his brandy in his watersilk bag.

> Amaci hugs Mazrian, getting a smile in return.

> Dreamheart hugs Lycette, who wraps her arms around Dreamheart with a warm smile.

> Navesi nods to Lycette.

> praise

You mumble a word of general praise.

> Betlind applauds.

> Pyppa gets a golden scepter topped with an iridescent crystal shard from inside her mistglass phylactery.

> Akeiro takes a bite of the doughnut.

> You innately sense that fate has smiled on you, and the world seems just a bit brighter than it did before.

> Lycette pulls Akeiro to her in a tight hug.

> Selame takes a sip of her kiss.

> Anuril pats Mazrian on the back.

> Lycette smiles at Navesi, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

> Angel puts her champagne in her nightsilk handbag.

> Akeiro takes a bite of the doughnut.

Crobin inhales a great swallow of air.

> Crobin slowly empties his lungs.

> Pyppa says, "Please take a gift if you have not yet."

> Lycette just hugged Druesyllia.

> Chyral takes a sip of her champagne.

> Selame takes a sip of her kiss.

> Levinas signals his departure with a courteous bow, and then is simply gone -- in what direction, or by what means, you cannot say for sure.

> Angel's altar candle burns with a comforting glow.

> Sanzia smiles at Pyppa.

> A finger of flame leaps up from an altar candle on the ground.

> Druesyllia gives Lycette a smooch.

> An altar candle on the ground burns with a comforting glow.

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

> quit

[20:58] Connection closed.