The Arthe Dale Concert and Performing Series/Eruwyn/7-27-2023

Arthe Dale Art Show: Eruwyn Cholares 7-27-2023
Arthe Hollow Inn, Arthe Dale, Zoluren

In Attendance

Danger Gnome Aetheline who is surrounded by a golden cloud of glitter
Sun Lounger Allye
Little Howler Almarius
Aluwyyn
Lady of Elamiri Ayrell
Artist Eruwyn
Stargazer Glemma who is crowned by a ring of glimmering stars
Lord Knight Hebion
Widowmancer Jaibriel
Philomath Miskton
Langen Esturi Nilme
Qesem
Saslisena
Tartling Shaoimhe
Sonic Sonance Sonatina
Stray Stelling
Enoptromancer Tiarmo who is surrounded by a pink cloud of glitter
Melomaniac Useff
Yallen

Location

Arthe Hollow Inn, Common Room
The room is filled with jovial conversation, laughter, much toasting and a layer of smoky haze. Guests of all races mingle at the long, low tables. A Halfling holding a very large mug of beer jumps in front of the stone fireplace, lets out a whoop and bursts into a spontaneous song. Daisy Burdock, the inn's waitress, maneuvers adeptly through the crowd carrying a tray of mugs and occasionally glancing out the window. A menu is posted at the archway next to a prominent sign.
You also see an open doorway, some wooden stairs, a polished wooden bar with several things on it, and a wooden menuboard.

Performer

You see Artist Eruwyn Cholares, Vice-Speaker of theTavern Troupe Performing Order, a Human.

Eruwyn has an exquisitely sculpted heart-shaped face with full sensual lips, delicately rounded ears, a dainty pair of wire-framed glasses wrought from gleaming sungold that lend prominence to long curling lashes of dark red surrounding expressive vivid jade eyes and a small slender nose. Her lush sun-streaked fiery red hair is knee-length and heavy, and is worn tied back in a thick rope-like column bound by a fragile sungold chain interspersed with white sapphires. She has a cream-colored complexion with satiny skin and an inflorescence of sungold Ilithic apple blossoms burgeoning sinuously along the lines of a perfectly proportioned petite figure. She is tiny for a Human.

Her back has a tattoo of an intricate knotwork mandala that begins centered between her shoulder blades and stretches outwards in a complex spiral of interwoven lines depicting the life cycle of an apple tree as it traverses the contours of her spine. The upper section of entangled branches shows spring and summer growth with pallid blooms and bright green leaves, while the lower boughs represent autumnal foliage and winter-bare limbs. Nestled within the scarlet and saffron-hued fall leaves are small gold-tinged apples.

She is wearing a dusky purple phofe flower, a fragile sungold earcuff molded into a twining branch, an apple blossom-adorned artist's apron, an ethereal sunkissed chiffon empire gown resplendent in shades of honey and rose, a wide acenite commitment ring molded around a single rainbow sapphire and some shimmering gold firesilk slippers laced with delicate ivy vines.

Log of Event

Arthe Hollow Inn, Common Room
The room is filled with jovial conversation, laughter, much toasting and a layer of smoky haze. Guests of all races mingle at the long, low tables. A Halfling holding a very large mug of beer jumps in front of the stone fireplace, lets out a whoop and bursts into a spontaneous song. Daisy Burdock, the inn's waitress, maneuvers adeptly through the crowd carrying a tray of mugs and occasionally glancing out the window. A menu is posted at the archway next to a prominent sign.
You also see an open doorway, some wooden stairs, a polished wooden bar with several things on it and a wooden menuboard.

Langen Esturi Nilme comes through a window.
Nilme smiles.
Nilme hugs Eruwyn who gives her a smile in return.
Shaoimhe exclaims, "I'm going to learn so many smoke images!"
Aluwyyn beams at Nilme!
Almarius looks at Nilme and lets out a hearty cheer on her behalf!
Aetheline giggles.
Shaoimhe blinks at Nilme.
Nilme says, "Hi, all."
Aluwyyn praises Nilme..
Aetheline hugs Nilme, who wraps her arms around Aetheline with a warm smile.
Nilme smiles.
Shaoimhe squints at a window.
Almarius exclaims to Nilme, "You go through windows too?!"
Sonatina hugs Nilme, who wraps her arms around Sonatina with a warm smile.
Almarius looks at Nilme and lets out a hearty cheer on her behalf!
Nilme nods to Almarius.
Nilme says, "Here, I do."
Nilme grins.
Almarius giggles.
Yallen waves.
Nilme says, "Tradition."
Nilme grins.
Yallen waves.
Yallen waves.
Shaoimhe puts her pipe in her canvas longcoat.
Aetheline is giggling at Nilme.
Almarius exclaims, "Sooooo amazing!"
Tartling Shaoimhe went through a window.
Yallen squeals!
Tiarmo leans over to give Nilme a friendly smooch.
Nilme grins.
Hebion waves to Nilme.
Almarius giggles.
Nilme waves to Hebion.
Tartling Shaoimhe came through a window.
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
Yallen exclaims, "Alls das pehsons!"
Shaoimhe strikes a heroic pose.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Shaoimhe!
Nilme grins at Shaoimhe.
Tiarmo says to Shaoimhe, "Damn, popped back through before I could close it on you."
Tiarmo snaps his fingers.
Nilme asks, "How is everyone?"
Shaoimhe sticks her tongue out at Tiarmo.
Almarius giggles at Tiarmo.
Aetheline rummages through a shimmering dreamweave unicorn with a glowing truegold horn but it's clear she hasn't a clue if what she is looking for is there.
With a happy trilling mrrrrow, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars clambers inside of a stone fireplace, then gets out.
Aetheline gets a pig-shaped taffelberry lollipop from inside her dreamweave unicorn.
Eruwyn suddenly blinks and wakes up from her daydream.
Aetheline offers Almarius a pig-shaped taffelberry lollipop.
Eruwyn smiles at Nilme.
Almarius accepts Aetheline's taffelberry lollipop.
Aluwyyn calmly asks Nilme, "Well. And you?"
Aluwyyn takes a sip of his tea.
Nilme says, "Doing very well, thanks."
Shaoimhe gets a plump strawberry tart coated with crystallized sugar from inside a cornflower blue tart pouch decorated with hand painted dancing tarts.
Tiarmo leans against a polished wooden bar.
Almarius blinks.
Shaoimhe offers Tiarmo a plump strawberry tart coated with crystallized sugar.
Aluwyyn smiles at Nilme.
Tiarmo accepts Shaoimhe's strawberry tart.
Nilme smiles at Aluwyyn.
Aetheline gets a dusky purple phofe flower from inside her dreamweave unicorn.
Aetheline offers Eruwyn a dusky purple phofe flower.
Shaoimhe folds her arms across her chest.
Eruwyn smiles at Aetheline.
Eruwyn accepts Aetheline's phofe flower.
Tiarmo says to Shaoimhe, "Distracting me with snacks. Eh, that'll do."
Almarius questioningly exclaims to Aetheline, "Are you saying I'm fat like Mr. Oinker here?!"
Aetheline beams at Eruwyn!
Eruwyn hugs Aetheline, who wraps her arms around Eruwyn with a warm smile.
Tiarmo just blew Shaoimhe a kiss.
Aetheline looks at Almarius and sighs.
Eruwyn says to Aetheline, "Thank you."
Tiarmo takes a tiny bite of a plump strawberry tart coated with crystallized sugar and chews daintily on it.
Shaoimhe beams at Tiarmo!
Aetheline wraps her arms around Eruwyn, giving Eruwyn a great big bear hug!
Eruwyn puts on a dusky purple phofe flower.
Shaoimhe preens. Someone's pleased with herself!
Almarius blinks.
Yallen says, "I bes gud."
Almarius giggles.
Aluwyyn closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.
Almarius licks a pig-shaped taffelberry lollipop.
Eruwyn smiles at Yallen.
Shaoimhe asks Almarius, "Who's your new Gnome??"
Aetheline says to Almarius, "You're perfect. I just found a lollipop and thought you'd like it."
Almarius exclaims to Shaoimhe, "Ohhhh! She's Yallen! She's a gnome! She heals everyone!"
Nilme grins.
Sonatina rummages about her person, looking for something.
Almarius gestures at Yallen.
Aetheline waves to Yallen.
Shaoimhe waves to Yallen.
Sonatina rummages about her person, looking for something.
Aluwyyn takes a sip of his tea.
Shaoimhe exclaims, "Hi Yallen! I'm SheShe!"
Almarius exclaims to Yallen, "This is SheShe and Aetheline!"
Almarius says, "Ohhh she said that already."
Almarius giggles.
Aetheline bows to Yallen.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Shaoimhe!
Aetheline exclaims to Yallen, "Heyo!"
Almarius gestures at Aetheline.
Aluwyyn smiles slightly as he looks around, slowly sipping on tea.
Shaoimhe gets a tangy tart filled with mango pepper chutney from inside a cornflower blue tart pouch decorated with hand painted dancing tarts.
Shaoimhe offers Yallen a tangy tart filled with mango pepper chutney.
Almarius takes a huge mouthful of a caramel-dipped candy apple covered in chocolate and dusted with edible glitter and gnaws heartily on it.
Almarius blinks.
Almarius giggles.
Aluwyyn takes a sip of his tea.
After sniffing and scenting the air, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars clambers inside of a stone fireplace, then gets out.
Almarius exclaims, "Did I always have this apple in my hand?!"
Almarius begins bouncing up and down like a little kid!
Nilme grins at Almarius.
Almarius exclaims, "What a wondaful day!"
Aetheline blinks at Almarius.
Shaoimhe giggles at Almarius.
After sniffing and scenting the air, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars wriggles underneath a polished wooden bar, then gets out.
Nilme tries hard not to grin.
Aetheline says to Almarius, "I gave it to you.. earlier.."
Eruwyn says, "I think Aetheline gave it to you."
Aetheline sighs.
Nilme grins at Aetheline.
Almarius blinks.
Almarius giggles.
Aetheline nods to Eruwyn.
After sniffing and scenting the air, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars clambers inside of a stone fireplace, then gets out.
Sonatina glances outside a moment.
Shaoimhe puts her tart in her tart pouch.
Widowmancer Jaibriel just arrived.
Tiarmo pets a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars.
The cranky kitten butts the palm of his hand insistently with its head.
Shaoimhe does a backflip!
Almarius exclaims, "Ohh! Sorry! I was having hard time seeing through my tears when you left me at the gate!"
Almarius sniffles.
Jaibriel beams!
Almarius hugs Aetheline, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
Aetheline stares blankly into the distance.
Eruwyn beams at Jaibriel!
Stray Stelling just arrived.
Tiarmo waggles his fingers mystically at Jaibriel. How nice.
Nilme beams!

Aetheline just tickled Almarius, who laughs and returns the favor.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Jaibriel!
Eruwyn smiles at Stelling.
Nilme hugs Stelling who wraps his arms around Nilme with a warm smile. A faint scent of weapon oil clings to his skin.
Almarius giggles.
Aetheline waves to Stelling.
Stelling casually observes the area.
Stelling waves to Aetheline.
Stelling hugs Nilme, who wraps her arms around Stelling with a warm smile.
Aetheline waves to Jaibriel.
Shaoimhe waves to Stelling.
Stelling waves to Eruwyn.
Almarius exclaims, "Icky Stelling!"
Jaibriel smiles.
Stelling nods at Almarius, obviously agreeing with her views.
Aetheline giggles at Almarius.
Aluwyyn rummages about his person, looking for something.
Sonatina waves to Stelling.
Tiarmo hisses at Stelling.
Jaibriel says, "What a lovely group of lovelies."
Sonatina waves to Jaibriel.
After sniffing and scenting the air, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars hops up on top of a polished wooden bar, then gets out.
Stelling lets out a hearty cheer for Tiarmo!
Stelling stands near Tiarmo.
Stelling gets a snifter of Trade Route Brandy from inside his oilcloth rucksack.
Stelling offers Tiarmo a snifter of Trade Route Brandy.
Tiarmo says to Stelling, "I will bite you."
Tiarmo accepts Stelling's Trade Route Brandy.
Almarius whispers something to Yallen.
Aluwyyn gets an elegant diamond-hide almanac bearing a platinum Estate Holder's crest from inside his scavenger's pack.
Aluwyyn studies his diamond-hide almanac closely.
Yallen smiles at Almarius.
Aluwyyn smiles at Jaibriel.
Almarius grins at Yallen, her dimples flashing into view.
Yallen giggles.
Tiarmo glances at a snifter of Trade Route Brandy.
Yallen grins at Stelling.
Tiarmo looks at Stelling and sighs.
Stelling says to Tiarmo, "Don't threaten me with a good time, just enjoy your brandy."
Eruwyn says to Tiarmo, "Will you though? You don't know where he's been."
Shaoimhe exclaims to Stelling, "You're super popular!"
Stelling snickers at Eruwyn.
Jaibriel chuckles.
Stelling exclaims to Shaoimhe, "I'm something!"
Yallen asks, "Anyuns bes need'n das heels wifs meh her?"
Tiarmo says to Eruwyn, "It was an empty threat, because I do unfortunately know where he's been."
Tiarmo shudders.
Shaoimhe lets out a hearty cheer for Stelling!
Stelling says to Tiarmo, "You don't know the half of it."
Stelling winks at Tiarmo.
Tiarmo says, "I have standards. They're not many, but they're still standards."
Raising his Trade Route Brandy to Stelling, Tiarmo gives him a toast.
Tiarmo takes a sip of his Brandy.
Almarius giggles at Tiarmo.
Stelling says, "But I kept the brandy safe, I promise."
Eruwyn chortles softly at some secret joke.
Aluwyyn runs his fingers lightly over his copper bracelet, and it shines brightly for a moment. Suddenly, a handful of bacon-wrapped mushrooms appears in his hand!
Tiarmo says, "Eh, I've sipped on worse poison if you didn't."
Tiarmo looks thoughtful for a moment, then shrugs.
Stelling chuckles.
Nilme grins at Tiarmo.
Aluwyyn sniffs at a handful of bacon-wrapped mushrooms.
Yallen gestures.
Yallen's skin flushes slightly.
Aluwyyn sighs happily.
Stelling pets a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars.
The cranky kitten extends one paw up to gently touch his knee.
Shaoimhe stretches her arms.
Aluwyyn takes a bite of the mushrooms.
Yallen exclaims, "Kittee!"
Stelling gets some mulled sicle cider from atop a polished wooden bar.
Yallen bounces around happily.
Yallen bounces around happily.
Yallen bounces around happily.
Yallen bounces around happily.
Shaoimhe plucks a happily muddy boarlike hog from a kelpzyte-framed swine smuggler's crate modified by misty satin privacy panels, the creature snorting as she wakes it up.
Shaoimhe plants a kiss onto the hog's head. It oinks happily in return.
Tiarmo says to Nilme, "Green suits you."
Shaoimhe sets a happily muddy boarlike hog on the ground. It trots around her in a circle, happily oinking.
Tiarmo gives Nilme a slight nod.
Shaoimhe appears to be trying to teach her hog something.
Nilme beams.
Shaoimhe lightly tickles a happily muddy boarlike hog's sides, making it squeeal excitedly and run around in circles.
Nilme exclaims to Tiarmo, "Thank you!"
Almarius giggles.
Nilme says, "It's the first time I've worn this."

Nilme grins.

Eruwyn smiles at Nilme.
Almarius giggles at Shaoimhe.
Eruwyn says to Nilme, "You do look lovely."
Nilme beams!
Almarius takes a huge mouthful of a caramel-dipped candy apple covered in chocolate and dusted with edible glitter and gnaws heartily on it.
Almarius finishes off her candy apple.
Aetheline nods in agreement.
Almarius shakes her hips, ringing the bells on her hip-chain.
Nilme says to Eruwyn, "You look absolutely radiant."
Eruwyn blushes a bright red color.
Yallen gazes at Almarius.
Eruwyn smiles at Nilme.
Aetheline nods in agreement.
Nilme says, "Tonight is going to be wonderful."
Eruwyn says to Nilme, "Thank you kindly."
Nilme smiles at Eruwyn.
Tiarmo nods at Nilme, obviously agreeing with her views.
Almarius cheerfully exclaims to Eruwyn, "She always looks wondaful! I don't know how she manages to out do herself everyday!"
Hebion nods at Almarius, obviously agreeing with her views.
Yallen whispers something to Almarius.
Stelling takes a sip of his cider.
Eruwyn giggles at Almarius.
Tiarmo lightly says to Eruwyn, "It is a very pretty gown."
Tiarmo looks at Eruwyn, obviously trying not to grin.
Almarius blinks.
Eruwyn says to Almarius, "Elves."
Almarius giggles.
Aluwyyn takes a bite of the mushrooms.
Eruwyn giggles at Tiarmo.
Shaoimhe ponders.
Almarius ponders.
Aluwyyn takes a sip of his tea.
Almarius gives Eruwyn a rather puzzled look.
Eruwyn says to Tiarmo, "I only have its designer to thank."
Eruwyn gently kisses Tiarmo on the cheek.
Nilme grins at Eruwyn.
Almarius gazes at you.
Nilme smiles at Almarius.
Tiarmo says to Eruwyn, "Mmmhm."
Aetheline grins at Tiarmo, her dimples flashing into view.
Tiarmo gently kisses Eruwyn on the forehead.
Eruwyn says to Almarius, "Nilme is an Elf."
Almarius exclaims to Eruwyn, "Okaaaaaay, she can pretend to be an elf today! She's helping with your art show!"
Almarius looks at Nilme and lets out a hearty cheer on her behalf!
Stelling gazes thoughtfully at Nilme.
Stelling nods at Eruwyn, obviously agreeing with her views.
Nilme grins.
Nilme laughs at Stelling!
Shaoimhe quietly says to Aetheline, "I don't think I can pull off fashion that pretty."
Eruwyn says to Almarius, "I keep forgetting to ask what you think I am."
Tiarmo asks Eruwyn, "I'm going to go post up at the bar and look dashing. Or something. What was my goal for the night?"
Aetheline giggles at Shaoimhe.
Aetheline says to Shaoimhe, "I'd just get BLOOD on it."
Eruwyn asks Tiarmo, "Come on stage when called? Pose pretty?"
Shaoimhe blinks at Aetheline.
Aetheline laughs at Shaoimhe.
Almarius whispers something to Yallen.
Shaoimhe edges away from Aetheline.
Sun Lounger Allye just arrived.
Aetheline winks at Shaoimhe.
Aluwyyn takes a bite of the mushrooms.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Allye!
Eruwyn beams at Allye!
Nilme lets out a hearty cheer for Allye!
Aetheline hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.
Yallen shakes her head at Almarius.
Eruwyn hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.
Aluwyyn takes a sip of his tea.
Allye's ears perk up happily.
Shaoimhe exclaims, "Why is everyone so scary!"
Allye hugs Aetheline, who wraps her arms around Allye with a warm smile.
Allye hugs Eruwyn, who wraps her arms around Allye with a warm smile.
Allye hugs Nilme, who wraps her arms around Allye with a warm smile.
Almarius exclaims, "Too Mom!"
Aetheline giggles at Shaoimhe.
Allye exclaims, "Hi!"
Almarius hugs Allye, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
Jaibriel beams at Allye!
Allye hugs Almarius, who wraps her arms around Allye with a warm smile.
Nilme grins at Allye.
Allye gives Almarius a smooch.
Almarius exclaims to Allye, "Have you met Yallen?!"
Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Jaibriel!
Eruwyn asks Shaoimhe, "Who's scary?"
Almarius gestures at Yallen.
After sniffing and scenting the air, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars clambers inside of a stone fireplace, then gets out.
Allye ponders.
Allye grins at Yallen.
Tiarmo says to Eruwyn, "Not even a bit of a challenge. Although remind me tomorrow how much I hate the fit of this coat."
Almarius exclaims to Yallen, "This is Too Mom!"
Tiarmo mumbles something under his breath.
Aetheline exclaims to Shaoimhe, "You know me! You shouldn't be surprised *now*!"
Allye says, "I don't think I have."
Almarius gestures at Allye.
Allye waves to Yallen.
Yallen whispers something to Almarius.
Yallen giggles.
Yallen waves to Allye.
Yallen bounces around happily.
Yallen bounces around happily.
Yallen bounces around happily.
Allye giggles.
Yallen hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.
Yallen giggles.
Allye exclaims, "Oh!"
Eruwyn says to Tiarmo, "I plan on hiding in the house tomorrow and pretending it was all a dream."
Allye hugs Yallen, who wraps her arms around Allye with a warm smile.
Allye grins.
Yallen exclaims, "Das huhs!"
Yallen giggles.
Nilme chuckles at Eruwyn.
Aetheline giggles at Eruwyn.
Aluwyyn casually observes the area.
A shout of laughter comes from a nearby table.
Allye exclaims, "Hi!"
Aluwyyn takes a bite of the mushrooms.
Sonatina hugs Allye, who wraps her arms around Sonatina with a warm smile.
Allye hugs Sonatina, who wraps her arms around Allye with a warm smile.
Allye perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Sonatina.
Tiarmo says to Eruwyn, "Right, so, I'll drop by for tea. And remind you in full detail."
Tiarmo winks at Eruwyn.
Shaoimhe gets a milk chocolate welkin with currant eyes from inside a cornflower blue tart pouch decorated with hand painted dancing tarts.
Jaibriel chuckles.
Shaoimhe takes a bite of the welkin.
Tiarmo waggles his fingers mystically at Allye. How nice.
Eruwyn laughs at Tiarmo.
Tiarmo takes a sip of his Brandy.
Shaoimhe licks her lips.
Allye waggles her fingers mystically at Tiarmo. How nice.
Allye grins at Tiarmo.
Saslisena just arrived.
Tiarmo leans against a polished wooden bar.
Aetheline waves to Saslisena.
Aetheline hugs Saslisena, who wraps her arms around Aetheline with a warm smile.
Allye perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Saslisena.
Eruwyn says to Tiarmo, "I'd decline opening the door, but I know you, you'd just pick the lock."
Nilme lets out a hearty cheer for Saslisena!
Saslisena waves.
Eruwyn smiles at Saslisena.
Stelling takes a sip of his cider.
Nilme hugs Saslisena who wraps her arms around Nilme with a warm smile.
Allye waves to Saslisena.
Saslisena exclaims, "Hello everyone!"
Saslisena beams!
Allye exclaims, "Hi!"
Saslisena hugs Aetheline, who wraps her arms around Saslisena with a warm smile.
Nilme exclaims, "Hi there!"
Saslisena hugs Nilme and she wraps her arms around Saslisena with a warm smile.
Aetheline gets some griddle cakes from atop a polished wooden bar.
Nilme smiles.
Aluwyyn waves to Saslisena.
Aetheline takes a bite of the cakes.
Tiarmo says, "Pfft, please, your kids love me. As if I'd have to work the door."
Hebion says, "I could stay home and ruin the fun if you'd like."
Sonatina waves to Saslisena.
Almarius waves to Nilme.
Tiarmo waves dismissively.
Almarius hugs Saslisena, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
Saslisena hugs Almarius, who wraps her arms around Saslisena with a warm smile.
Eruwyn giggles at Hebion.
Saslisena smiles at Sonatina.
Aetheline giggles at Hebion.
Nilme grins at Almarius.
Yallen whispers something to Almarius.
Shaoimhe takes a seat.
Saslisena takes a seat.
Saslisena bounces from where she is sitting!
Shaoimhe leans back.
Almarius exclaims to Saslisena, "It's soooo wondaful to see you again! It's been forevah!"
Qesem just arrived.
Almarius frantically flails her hands and shouts nonsensical phrases.
Stelling leans against a polished wooden bar.
Tiarmo says to Hebion, "Nope, it'll just be more fun. You haven't looked at me in utter disappointment in almost a week. Loosin' your touch, Unc."
Stelling takes a sip of his cider.
Qesem lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Qesem takes a seat.
Saslisena nods at Almarius, obviously agreeing with her views.
Eruwyn softly says, "Maybe I'll stay in my Crossing house tonight."
Eruwyn smiles at Qesem.
Hebion chuckles at Eruwyn.
Tiarmo runs his fingers through his hair.
Tiarmo hums to himself.
Aetheline giggles at Eruwyn.
Almarius whispers something to Yallen.
Yallen asks in Gorbesh, "Would it be easier on everyone's ears for me to speak in my native tongue?"
Melomaniac Useff came through a window.
Jaibriel rubs her head.
Aluwyyn nods to Yallen.
Raising his mulled sicle cider to Useff, Stelling gives him a toast.
Nilme beams at Useff!
Allye grins at Yallen.
Eruwyn giggles at Useff.
Useff hums to himself.
Sonatina hugs Useff, getting a smile in return.
Almarius frantically flails her hands and shouts nonsensical phrases.
Useff wraps his arms around Nilme in a loving hug.
Useff hugs Sonatina, who wraps her arms around Useff with a warm smile.
Almarius gawks at Yallen.
Nilme brushes her lips against Useff's in a loving kiss.
Aetheline gasps at Yallen!
Nilme smiles at Useff.
Sonatina just hugged Qesem.
With a friendly smile, Eruwyn holds Tiarmo's hand.
With a friendly smile, Eruwyn holds Aetheline's hand.
Useff clasps Nilme's hand tenderly.
Aetheline beams at Yallen!
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Yallen!
Eruwyn casually observes the area.
Nilme grins at Useff.
Jaibriel smiles.
Tiarmo asks Useff, "She cleared the window with a touch more grace, so I give your entrance... eh, a solid seven?"
Aluwyyn takes a bite of the mushrooms.
Aetheline hugs Useff, getting a smile in return.
Nilme grins at Tiarmo.
Shaoimhe takes a bite of the welkin.
Almarius giggles at Tiarmo.
Aetheline beams at Eruwyn!
Almarius blinks.
Nilme snuggles up to Useff, wrapping her arms lovingly around him.
Useff says to Tiarmo, "Yes I'm not nearly as athletic."
Eruwyn takes a deep breath.
Yallen smiles.
Nilme grins at Useff.
Eruwyn slowly empties her lungs.
Allye grins at Eruwyn.
Tiarmo says to Useff, "Ah, well, can't have it all."
Nilme gazes at Eruwyn.
Aetheline rummages through a shimmering dreamweave unicorn with a glowing truegold horn searching with intent, but it quickly becomes apparent she's not got a clue where to look.
Tiarmo takes a sip of his Brandy.
Nilme smiles encouragingly.
Aetheline gets a plush black unicorn with a carved ebony horn from inside her dreamweave unicorn.
Aetheline moves some griddle cakes to her left hand.
Aetheline moves a plush black unicorn with a carved ebony horn to her right hand.
Allye perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Eruwyn.
Philomath Miskton just arrived.
Almarius whispers something to Yallen.
Aetheline says to Eruwyn, "You can give him a huge."
Aetheline says, "Hug too."
Aluwyyn nods politely to Miskton.
Aetheline offers Eruwyn a plush black unicorn with a carved ebony horn.
Miskton nods politely.
Eruwyn giggles at Aetheline.
Eruwyn accepts Aetheline's black unicorn.
Stelling says, "A huge hug maybe."
Almarius gawks at Aetheline.
Stelling nods.
Eruwyn smiles at Miskton.
Eruwyn hugs Stelling, getting a smile in return.
Stelling takes a sip of his cider.
Aetheline nods at Stelling, obviously agreeing with his views.
Eruwyn hugs her black unicorn, squeezing it tightly. The unicorn emits an indignant "NEIGH nay nneeiigghh!" while turning in her arms and trying to gore Eruwyn with its horn!
Eruwyn laughs!
Stelling grins at Eruwyn.
Eruwyn offers Aetheline a plush black unicorn with a carved ebony horn.
Almarius exclaims to Aetheline, "Sooo you were calling me huge with the lollipop!?!"
Aetheline beams!
Almarius begins pouting.
Saslisena bounces from where she is sitting!
Almarius takes a huge mouthful of a pig-shaped taffelberry lollipop and gnaws heartily on it.
Aetheline accepts Eruwyn's black unicorn.
Stelling laughs!
Aetheline giggles.
Miskton says, "Good evening, all."
Aetheline just tickled Almarius, who laughs and returns the favor.
Eruwyn says to Aetheline, "Thank you."
Shaoimhe opens an intricate locksmith's training box fit with a silversteel latch.
Saslisena waves to Miskton.
Sonatina waves to Miskton.
Aetheline hugs her black unicorn, squeezing it tightly. The unicorn emits an indignant "nneeiigghh NNNAAYYY neeeiiighhh!" while turning in her arms and trying to gore Aetheline with its horn!
Stelling grins at Eruwyn.
Aetheline puts her unicorn in her dreamweave unicorn.
Allye perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Miskton.
Almarius giggles.
Tiarmo gives Miskton a slight nod.
Aetheline moves some griddle cakes to her right hand.
Allye waves to Miskton.
Aetheline takes a bite of the cakes.
Nilme smiles at Useff.
Aetheline exclaims to Eruwyn, "Any time!"

(Eruwyn moves to the side of the stage, speaking quietly with one of the attendants there. The helper nods and motions to a couple of the others. They quickly clear off the stage, readying it for the performance.)

Qesem applauds.
Almarius gazes at Eruwyn.
Aluwyyn takes a sip of his tea.

Eruwyn inhales a great swallow of air.

Aluwyyn takes a bite of the mushrooms.

Eruwyn smiles softly and steps lightly onto the stage, her skirts swirling gracefully around her feet as she turns to face the gathered audience.

Aluwyyn shifts his weight.
Nilme smiles.
Useff walks over and sits down on the stool with a relaxed sigh.
Aluwyyn wipes his mouth.
Nilme takes a seat near Useff.
Miskton smiles.
Aetheline observes Eruwyn with fascination.

Eruwyn recites:
"Greetings everyone and welcome to the Arthe Dale Concert series."

Nilme smiles at Eruwyn.
Aluwyyn gazes at Eruwyn.
Raising his mulled sicle cider to Eruwyn, Stelling gives her a toast.
Useff looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Aetheline gasps!
Shaoimhe beams at Eruwyn!
Sonatina applauds.

Aluwyyn applauds.

Eruwyn blushes a bright red color.

Saslisena beams at Eruwyn!
Saslisena gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Aetheline exclaims to Shaoimhe, "I never knew her surname!"
Jaibriel beams at Eruwyn!

Eruwyn says, "I'm Eruwyn Cholares." She brushes a stray bit of hair from her face and glances toward Nilme with a half-hidden grin. "Normally, Nilme would be up here to introduce me, tell you what the series is about and its long history, and don't worry, she'll still do that in a moment or five."

Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Lady of Elamiri Ayrell just arrived.
Ayrell smiles.

Eruwyn giggles.

Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Ayrell!
Almarius waves to Eruwyn.
Ayrell smiles at Aetheline.

Eruwyn waves to Almarius.

Eruwyn softly says, "I requested this time to share with you a bit about how I see Nilme and how that translates into my art." Gesturing toward one of the helpers waiting patiently in a corner, she steps to one side, allowing the man to bring a covered easel onto the stage. "How we see people and ourselves is very personal to us."

Nilme smiles at Eruwyn.

Shaoimhe cocks her head.
Almarius proudly exclaims to Yallen, "That's my Auntie Eruwyn!"
Almarius preens. Someone's pleased with herself!

Eruwyn says, "Nilme graces us with her kind spirit, her talent in writing, and a singing voice that makes us laugh, cry, and consider life. I'm sure she's had her share of bad songs, just as there are sketches and paintings that I crumple up and toss in the fire, I can imagine Nilme has spent many an anlas doing the equivalent with music."

Yallen beams!

Nilme blushes, the tips of her ears turning a delicate scarlet hue.

Shaoimhe leans on Almarius.
Yallen gives an awkward curtsy, nearly falling over!
Almarius hugs Shaoimhe, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
Yallen giggles.
Aetheline nods in agreement.
Yallen takes a seat near Almarius.

Eruwyn says, "With my art, whether it's pencil, ink, paint, or glitter," Humor touches her voice with the word 'glitter', and she reaches out a hand out to take a hold of the cloth covering the easel and the painting obviously hidden beneath it. "I try to share the pieces of the people I see, and how I see them."

Almarius takes a seat near Yallen.
Allye perks up her ears happily as she gazes at Nilme.
Shaoimhe nibbles on her chocolate welkin.
Nilme smiles.

Aluwyyn cocks his head.

(Eruwyn draws the fabric up and away so as not to unbalance the painting: Verdant hues create a sylvan border around the slender Elven woman perched gracefully on a mossy log. Clever use of lights and darks give the illusion of sunlight filtering through the leaves around her to bring out the silver streaks in her black hair and the playful sparkle that brightens violet eyes. An e'erdream harp in the shape of a wren with a single outstretched wing is cradled in her lap, her fingers resting on the strings. Her lips, their shape highlighted by a hint of crimson to match the richness of her gown, are just slightly parted as though the image were captured at the moment a song comes to an end.)

Aetheline takes a bite of the cakes.
Almarius's jaw drops.
Nilme blushes, the tips of her ears turning a delicate scarlet hue.
Aetheline exclaims, "Ooohh!"
Nilme gazes at Eruwyn.
Shaoimhe blinks.
Allye beams at Nilme!
Almarius exclaims, "Such grace! I would've made the painting wobble!"
Sonatina continues to chant the infectious strains of Faenella's Grace, seeming to lose herself in the very rhythms she produces.
Eruwyn giggles at Almarius.
Aetheline giggles at Almarius.
Aetheline leans on Almarius.
Saslisena cocks her head.
Allye says, "Lovely."

Eruwyn quietly says, "Much like song, I think art can capture and share different moments of our lives, and when looked back upon create a story in its own right. And like those stories, we can add our own flare or make it up from pieces around us. It allows us as the viewers to also add to the story, imagine what brought that person to the point in the picture."

Allye perks up her ears happily as she gazes at Eruwyn.
Eruwyn beams at Allye!
Aluwyyn praises Eruwyn.
Eruwyn smiles at Aluwyyn.
Shaoimhe beams at Eruwyn!
Yallen smiles.
Yallen leans on Almarius.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!

Eruwyn thoughtfully says, "What do you think Nilme is doing in the forest? Who is she singing to? That is all outside of the bounds of the portrait but not our minds. Our imaginations."
Eruwyn tilts her head, clearly curious about something.

Almarius exclaims, "Nametag Man!"
Allye grins at Almarius.
Nilme nods at Almarius, obviously agreeing with her views.
Aetheline gazes thoughtfully at Nilme.

Eruwyn nods to Almarius.

Nilme smiles.

Almarius giggles.

Eruwyn says, "Before we continue, please welcome the *real* Nilme to the stage to tell you a little bit about the history of this event."
(Eruwyn gestures to the eager helper to remove the easel from the stage, while stepping down and out of the way herself.)

Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Nilme!
Raising his mulled sicle cider to Nilme, Stelling gives her a toast.
Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Nilme!

Eruwyn looks at Nilme and applauds!

Nilme stands up.

Aluwyyn looks at Nilme and applauds!

Nilme smiles.

Useff gazes fondly at Nilme.
Aetheline moves some griddle cakes to her left hand.
Saslisena applauds.
Ayrell applauds.
Shaoimhe lets out a hearty cheer for Nilme!
Aetheline looks at Nilme and applauds!

Nilme recites:

   "As Eruwyn said, I'm Nilme, here to welcome you and tell you a bit about the Concert Series, but first..."

Aluwyyn praises Nilme.

Nilme smiles warmly as she turns and addresses Eruwyn.

Eruwyn smiles at Nilme.

Almarius whispers something to Yallen.

Nilme exclaims to Eruwyn, "That is a lovely painting and I am very moved that you would paint me and say all those nice things. Thank you so much! I'm excited about what the rest of the evening holds!"

Almarius gestures at Useff.
Almarius nods to Yallen.

Eruwyn looks at Nilme and blushes.

(Nilme glances toward the painting as it is removed from the stage and smiles.)

Jaibriel smiles.
Aetheline nods to Nilme.
Aluwyyn nods in agreement.
Almarius giggles.

Shaoimhe leans forward.

Nilme recites:

   "The Arthe Dale Concert Series was founded and nurtured by Daerlynn Soulmyste decades ago and it is my honor to continue that tradition.  In the past, the series featured primarily singers but, like Eruwyn and Lupdels (whose recent concert featured his amazing storytelling), there are a number of artisans who are skilled in other disciplines aside from singing."

Nilme recites:
"In order to support and feature these artists, in addition to those who sing, we are re-naming the series to The Arthe Dale Concert and Performing Series, and we're so glad you've joined us."
Nilme smiles warmly.

Eruwyn beams at Nilme!

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

Nilme recites:
"Today we present my friend and neighbor, Eruwyn Cholares, a wonderful person, very talented artist, the Vice Speaker of the Tavern Troupe, beloved wife of Hebion, and the loving mother to their children."

Ayrell smiles.

Nilme recites:

"Let's welcome Eruwyn!!"

Shaoimhe applauds.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Useff whistles a merry tune.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!

Nilme smiles at Eruwyn brightly as she moves to take her seat.

Almarius exclaims, "Wooooooooooot!"
Saslisena smiles.
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Eruwyn!
Useff lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Eruwyn!
Aluwyyn applauds.
Aetheline looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Nilme looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Raising his mulled sicle cider to Eruwyn, Stelling gives her a toast.

Yallen lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!

Eruwyn blushes furiously!

Ayrell looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Nilme sits down on the stool.
Nilme scoots over a little closer to Useff.
Saslisena looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Sonatina lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Miskton applauds.
Aetheline looks at Nilme and applauds!
Shaoimhe whistles an excited tune.
Raising his Trade Route Brandy to Eruwyn, Tiarmo gives her a toast.
Tiarmo takes a sip of his Brandy.
Jaibriel lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!

Nilme gazes happily at Eruwyn.

Eruwyn clears her throat.

Useff gets some peppermint tea from atop a polished wooden bar.

Eruwyn smiles warmly at Nilme before stepping lightly back onto the stage herself. A pair of workers bring out a matched set of easels, each one covered with white cloth to hide whatever lies below. They are set up to either side of the petite woman near the front of the stage.

Useff offers Nilme some peppermint tea.
Nilme accepts Useff's peppermint tea.
Nilme leans on Useff.
Nilme smiles.
Hebion looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Nilme gazes at Eruwyn.

Eruwyn says, "As with many of my peers, I was taught lady-like skills such as dancing, painting, and embroidery. My embroidery remains laughable, and while I think my dancing is passable in polite company, I like to believe that art is where my skill has flourished."

Aetheline grins at Eruwyn, her dimples flashing into view.
Shaoimhe ponders.

Eruwyn says, "Due to certain personal circumstances, my grandparents raised me on their estate with the idea that I would grow up to be a proper young lady." Her lips twitch, but do not form a full smile, "I think in some ways, I was a disappointment to my Grandmother's ideals."

Aetheline leans on Shaoimhe.

(Eruwyn reaches over with her right hand and gently draws the drape from that easel to reveal a portrait of a thin, stern-looking woman. Her face holds an aristocratic-shape that implies generations of choices in a certain sort of life. Eyes of dark jade appear to gaze out from the canvas in an unnerving mix of judgment and the dismissal of someone who hasn't quite lived up to expectations. She stands in a three-quarter pose, her hands clasped in front of her atop a severely fitted and immaculately pressed gown of dark emerald. Even her grey hair is perfectly in place in a fashionably timeless, and tightly coiled, style.)

Aetheline appears to be trying hard not to grin.
Shaoimhe leans on Aetheline.
Allye gazes at Eruwyn.
Yallen gazes at Eruwyn.
Shaoimhe takes a bite of the welkin.
Sonatina nods.

Eruwyn says, "My Grandmother was not a warm woman, but I believe she loved us in her own way. She always wanted the best for us as her family, and for the estate as a whole. She showed that in how she took care of all the little things. She made sure I had the best tutors they could afford, fashionable clothing, and a Nanny to take care of all the day to day things that were below her station."

Yallen nods to Almarius.
Aetheline takes a bite of some griddle cakes and chews carefully on it.

(Eruwyn gazes thoughtfully at the picture for a long, quiet moment before turning her attention back to the audience with a sheepish grin and a small shrug.)

Aluwyyn gazes at Eruwyn.

Allye smiles at Eruwyn.

Eruwyn says, "In a lot of ways, my Grandfather was the opposite of my Grandmother. He was warmth and laughter. He would read me stories during his free time and entice the guards to join us in a game of hide and seek during the quieter days of winter. He would never go against my Grandmother, but he would always remind me that I had to be my own person."

Nilme smiles at Eruwyn.
Yallen closes her eyes for a moment and grows still.
Aetheline beams at Eruwyn!

(Eruwyn turns to the easel on her left, carefully lifting the fabric cover from the painting underneath. It depicts a broad shouldered man standing amid the branches and trunks of an apple orchard in full bloom. The coarse brown of the bark along the limbs fading into a swirl of pink and white hues that give the picture an almost whimsical frame. Though his silver hair is pulled back into an easy ponytail, a few strands have escaped to frame a strongly jawed face, giving it a softness it might otherwise lack. Hints of golden-red streak his hair, giving hint to what it was in his youth. Lines wrinkle at the corners of his eyes and lips from countless smiles, though in the portrait his expression is thoughtful. A simple, if obviously well tailored, tunic and pants make up his outfit and is finished off by a pair of polished if well-worn boots.)

Shaoimhe smiles at Eruwyn.
Saslisena cocks her head.
Aetheline beams!
Aetheline takes a bite of some griddle cakes and chews carefully on it.
Stelling takes a sip of his cider.

Eruwyn says, "My Grandmother often lamented on how he dressed, but he would always kindly remind her that his fancy clothing would only be ruined by dirt or get snagged on branches if he wore it while working." A soft, slightly sad smile touches her features, "I don't recall ever hearing a harsh word from my Grandfather, and even when illness and age came to take him, his first and last thought was to make sure we were taken care of."

Aetheline frowns.

(Eruwyn draws in a deep breath, composing herself again. She nods towards the helpers and they take their cue by quickly scurrying onto the stage to remove the easels and the paintings they hold.)

Nilme leans forward and rests her chin in her hand and directs a thoughtful expression at Eruwyn.

Aluwyyn smiles sadly.

Stelling nods.
Stelling takes a sip of his cider.

Eruwyn says, "Please excuse my melancholy, how about a little change of pace?" With a subtle gesture of her hand and another nod, the stage is rearranged again. This time it is set up like a small art studio with a stool that resides in front of an easel bearing a blank canvas. Opposite that a long couch upholstered with lush blue velvet sits. "I thought you might enjoy watching a live painting to see the work as it is being done."

Aetheline gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
Allye perks up her ears happily as she gazes at Eruwyn.

Eruwyn says, "I asked one of my most treasured friends and favorite model if they'd be willing to come pose for me."
Eruwyn appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Aluwyyn lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!

Eruwyn says, "He graciously agreed. Please welcome the transcendent, incomparable, and astonishing Tiarmo to the stage."

Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Tiarmo!
Shaoimhe snickers.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Tiarmo!

Eruwyn looks at Tiarmo and applauds!

Raising her peppermint tea to Tiarmo, Nilme gives him a toast.
Aetheline looks at Tiarmo and applauds!
Jaibriel gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
Miskton applauds.
Aluwyyn applauds.
Shaoimhe lets out a hearty cheer for Tiarmo!
Ayrell applauds.

Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Tiarmo!

Raising his mulled sicle cider to Tiarmo, Stelling gives him a toast.
Saslisena giggles.

(Tiarmo pushes off from where he's been quietly lounging against the bar. With a wink and a quick nod to Daisy, he saunters towards Eruwyn and the awaiting stage.)

Aetheline whistles at Tiarmo.

Nilme smiles.

Hebion looks at Tiarmo and applauds!

Saslisena chants in a mezzo-soprano voice:

   "Make him a pirate!"
 

Saslisena hums to herself.
Eruwyn laughs at Saslisena.
Nilme grins at Saslisena.
Aetheline giggles at Saslisena.
Aluwyyn chuckles at Saslisena.
Qesem lets out a loud "Huzzah!"

Tiarmo glances at Saslisena.

Allye grins.

Tiarmo narrows his eyes.

Useff chuckles.
Saslisena winks at Tiarmo.

Almarius giggles at Saslisena.

Tiarmo says, "Of course I agreed, dearest. It doesn't do to upset my favorite artist now does it?" Grinning up at Eruwyn, he hops up the short steps, pausing halfway as his expression drops into a deep frown. "Hmm."

(Tiarmo makes a show of kicking at the step with the heel of his boot.)

Tiarmo cocks his head.

Yallen just left.

Tiarmo asks, "Eruwyn, darling, are you sure this stage can support my magnificence? Should I lounge *carefully* for a change?"

Allye chortles softly at some secret joke.
Shaoimhe whispers something to Aetheline.

Tiarmo smiles and quirks an eyebrow at Eruwyn, his tone once more charming as he finishes his climb, all but hopping towards the velvet couch. Flaring out his ridiculously ornate frock coat with a dramatic flick of his hands he flops down onto the couch, managing to land in a graceful sprawl, head tipped back as he relaxes into an obviously practiced pose.

Aetheline giggles at Shaoimhe.
Aluwyyn snickers.
Jaibriel smirks.
Almarius giggles at Tiarmo.
Useff appears to be trying hard not to grin.
Aluwyyn grins.
Aetheline whispers something to Shaoimhe.

(Eruwyn gives a soft laugh as she watches Tiarmo's overacted performance as if the stage might topple over at the slightest breeze. With smooth steps, she approaches the stool and takes her place in front of the easel and currently blank canvas.)

Shaoimhe giggles at Aetheline.

Shaoimhe hums a song so cheerful it makes you nauseous.

(Eruwyn double checks that her artist's apron is neatly arranged to protect her gown before taking up a stick of charcoal and beginning to sketch out the vague contours of the lounging figure. Her expression is one of concentration as each form is enhanced with the quick if efficient blending of the dark lines into the shading that gives the image a hint of depth.)

(Tiarmo subtly arranges himself more comfortably on the couch, gaze sweeping over Eruwyn at her easel and then the surrounding audience. His movements are purposefully slow, and whilst it changes very little, he's noticeably aware of what Eruwyn is continuing to block in on her canvas.)

Aetheline takes a bite of the cakes.

Tiarmo says, "Note, the esteemed artist in her natural environment. Oblivious to all but my glorious form, ah, yes. Watch as that little divot appears between her brows because I moved a bit too much." His voice changes from the grandiose narration to something softer. "Sorry love, you know how those first moments are... and this couch is a pale cousin to the one we're used to using."

After sniffing and scenting the air, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars wriggles underneath a polished wooden bar, then gets out.
Shaoimhe leans forward and rests her chin in her hand, a thoughtful expression on her face.
Stelling chuckles.
Allye giggles.
Nilme appears to be trying hard not to grin.
Jaibriel chuckles.
Aluwyyn snorts, loudly.
Aluwyyn chuckles.
Aetheline grins, revealing her dimples.

(Tiarmo hums quietly to himself as he stills, utterly relaxed into a lounging repose that shows off his form, his attire, and the sweeping fall of his pink hair.)

Saslisena giggles.

Tiarmo says, "For those who want to bully their way into my position sometime, a crumb of advice. Don't try to hold some exaggerated, flexing pose for longer than the artist needs to block in the necessary lines. Obviously, flex if she calls for it, but you'll tire yourself and really regret life the next day."

Aetheline looks at Tiarmo and jots down some notes.
Allye grins at Tiarmo.
Nilme grins at Tiarmo.

(Tiarmo flashes another quick grin before his expression smooths into something flirtatious and suggestive in the way one corner of his mouth curves up and stays there.)

Aluwyyn chuckles.

Eruwyn teasingly says, "As Tiarmo would well know, there's nothing quite like listening to him complain the next day about how his arms are sore or his knee was surely out of place." Her words are further softened by the smile that easily curls her lips at the obviously familiar banter exchanged. "I think the best was the day he complained his stomach hurt too much from flexing to eat bonbons."

Nilme chuckles.

(Eruwyn tries, rather unsuccessfully, to smother a giggle as she returns her attention to the work in front of her. Her hand moves in smooth arcs from the top of the page, sweeping downward as she fills in parts of the background with the crumbly medium of the charcoal. She pauses every so often to check her work against the scene in front of her.)

After sniffing and scenting the air, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars clambers inside of a stone fireplace, then gets out.
Aetheline giggles.
Hebion quietly says, "This is my life."
Aetheline giggles at Hebion.
Nilme grins at Hebion.
Aetheline pats Hebion on the back.

Eruwyn glances at Hebion.
Eruwyn appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Shaoimhe giggles at Hebion.
Hebion smiles at Eruwyn.

(Eruwyn, seemingly satisfied with the growing illustration, sets the stick to one side and takes up a brush and a palette of paints. A quick dip of the brush into two different hues as she works to blend the right colors, before she starts to add the first blushes of color to the canvas, letting the pigment overlap some of the charcoal lines, creating a new softness to the art.)

Tiarmo primly says, "If someone would hire me a bonbon helper we wouldn't continue to have that problem. Not my fault I can only stretch so far when you insist on leaving the box halfway across the parlor."

Aetheline giggles.
Nilme grins.
Almarius giggles.
Stelling gets a Party Surprise bonbon dipped in semi-sweet chocolate from inside his oilcloth rucksack.
Stelling gazes at his bonbon.

(Tiarmo's nose scrunches as he wiggles a bit in his seat, managing to somehow relax even further.)

Saslisena giggles.
Stelling puts his bonbon in his oilcloth rucksack.
Nilme grins at Stelling.
Stelling takes a sip of his cider.

Tiarmo quietly says, "And now comes the part where I nap until she snaps about needing close-up details again."

Almarius grins at Hebion, her dimples flashing into view.

Tiarmo grins impishly at Eruwyn.

Almarius exclaims to Hebion, "Supah exciting!"
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Hebion!

Tiarmo says, "Truthfully though, a lot of my sessions with her involve me trying to stay awake whenever her attention is fully on capturing me and not on our continued weekly gossip. I do love having an audience though, so perhaps I'll watch all of you as you watch her. And me, of course."

Hebion nods to Almarius.
Stelling takes a sip of his cider.
Aetheline giggles at Tiarmo.

(Tiarmo's eyes brighten with the force of his grin.)
Tiarmo lightly says, "Fair warning though, Eruwyn. If my hair veers towards ham, we're officially over."

Aluwyyn chuckles.
Nilme raises her voice in merry laughter.

(Eruwyn turns her gaze to the audience and arches one eyebrow delicately as if asking, "Should I?")

(Tiarmo looks slightly offended.)

Jaibriel appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Eruwyn laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Stelling nods in agreement.
Nilme grins.
Shaoimhe giggles.
Stelling hums happily to himself.
Saslisena chants in a mezzo-soprano voice:

"Do it!"

Almarius giggles.

(Eruwyn holds up her brush, showing off the peony pink that currently covers the bristles, though she keeps it low enough that the canvas itself blocks Tiarmo's view. Giving those gathered a playful wink before she returns her focus to adding said color to the replication of the luscious locks upon the canvas. ACT continues to add the finishing touches to the piece, quick, practiced daubs of color to bring out the final highlights of the painting. She gives Tiarmo a long look, seemingly comparing him to what she has created. With a small nod, she places her paints and brush to the side and rises back to her feet.)

Almarius takes a huge mouthful of a pig-shaped taffelberry lollipop and gnaws heartily on it.
Almarius moves a pig-shaped taffelberry lollipop to her right hand.

(Eruwyn brushes a hand across the front of her apron, then reaches out to turn the easel toward the front of the stage exposing the freshly painted work to the rest of the room. Swags of midnight blue create a curtain in the background that frames the sumptuous velvet of the couch and the Elven figure stretched out upon it in a pose that manages to imply an oddly purposeful sprawl. A frock coat of brilliant sapphire shows off the lithe lines of the man clothed within it, the front carelessly fallen open to reveal not only the shirt beneath it but the long V-shape of skin left bare. Whisper thin lines highlight the toned caramel-hued chest, while a few strands of his long, peony-pink hair fall across his shoulder to give a certain coyness to what could otherwise be a more provocative repose. His angular face and stormy charcoal eyes hold an expression that balances between captivatingly flirtatious and discreetly perilous.)

Shaoimhe nibbles on her chocolate welkin.
Raising her peppermint tea to Eruwyn, Nilme gives her a toast.
Aetheline nibbles on her griddle cakes.
Aluwyyn applauds.
Useff applauds.
Stelling looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Jaibriel gazes at Eruwyn.
Useff says, "Wow."
Nilme smiles.
Stelling gets a copper flagon of mead etched with scenes of glorious arena combat from inside his oilcloth rucksack.
Jaibriel gazes at Tiarmo.
Aetheline's jaw drops.
Jaibriel gives a slight nod.
Nilme nods at Useff, obviously agreeing with his views.
Aluwyyn praises Eruwyn.
Grinning, Stelling pulls a swig from a copper flagon of mead etched with scenes of glorious arena combat.
Ayrell applauds.
Nilme praises Eruwyn.
Stelling puts his mead in his leather satchel.
Almarius giggles.
Hebion looks at Eruwyn and applauds!

Eruwyn blushes a bright red color.

Miskton applauds.

(Tiarmo hums quietly to himself as he gives a long stretch, rising smoothly to his feet as he adjusts the fall of his frock coat. Tossing his hair back over his shoulders, he runs the fingers of his right hand back through his hair as he saunters towards Eruwyn, taking an exaggerated bow so he can peer around her to view the canvas.)

Aetheline looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Stelling gets a mug of honey pear mead from inside his leather satchel.
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
Aetheline appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Tiarmo says, "Hmm." Tilting his head first one way and then the other he makes another pointed sound. "Mmm."

Eruwyn glances at Tiarmo.

After a moment of cautious studying and sniffing, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars clambers inside of a stone fireplace, then gets out.
Shaoimhe grins.
Aetheline giggles.
Useff looks through the window.

Tiarmo lightly says, "I suppose you managed to avoid the butcher's block with that shade of pink. At this point, you should really just bottle and sell that delightful hue."

Eruwyn chuckles.

Nilme grins.
Hebion snickers at Tiarmo.
Aetheline giggles.
Aluwyyn smiles at Tiarmo.

(Tiarmo reaches for Eruwyn's left hand, bringing it up to his lips so he can brush a kiss against the back of her knuckles.)

Aetheline exclaims, "Aww!"
Aetheline covers her mouth with her hand.

Tiarmo softly says, "As always, you capture my good side." He stands back up and easily hops down the steps of the stage. Addressing the audience he quips, "Of course it helps that all of my sides are the best."

Aluwyyn applauds.
Nilme grins at Tiarmo.
Aetheline snorts, loudly.
Aluwyyn gets an elegant diamond-hide almanac bearing a platinum Estate Holder's crest from inside his scavenger's pack.
Aluwyyn studies his diamond-hide almanac closely.

Eruwyn laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Almarius's jaw drops.
Aetheline giggles at Tiarmo.
Saslisena smiles.

(Tiarmo slips back through the crowd and towards the bar, leaning back against it as he sends a wink back towards the stage and his friend standing there.)

Aluwyyn puts his almanac in his scavenger's pack.

Eruwyn recites:
"Please give the charmingly delightful Tiarmo another round of applause!"

Raising his Trade Route Brandy to Eruwyn, Tiarmo gives her a toast.
Tiarmo takes a sip of his Brandy.
Almarius exclaims, "Auntie T, you nevah have a bad side though!"

Eruwyn looks at Tiarmo and applauds!

Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Tiarmo!
Saslisena looks at Tiarmo and applauds!
Raising his pear mead to Tiarmo, Stelling gives him a toast.
Aluwyyn looks at Tiarmo and applauds!
Hebion looks at Tiarmo and applauds!
Shaoimhe lets out a hearty cheer for Tiarmo!
Useff looks at Tiarmo and applauds!
Raising her peppermint tea to Tiarmo, Nilme gives him a toast.
Nilme smiles at Tiarmo.
Miskton applauds.
Aetheline looks at Tiarmo and applauds!
Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.
Jaibriel looks at Tiarmo and applauds!
Miskton moves a snifter of Rissan brandy to his left hand.
Tiarmo flashes a quick grin.

(Eruwyn gives a subtle nod to the helpers waiting at the sidelines giving them the cue to take away the pieces of the studio set. They make quick work of it, replacing the items on the stage with three covered canvases.)

After a moment of cautious studying and sniffing, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars clambers inside of a stone fireplace, then gets out.
Useff gets a mug of almond mocha from inside a large canvas sack.
Nilme takes a sip of her tea.

(Eruwyn steps lightly to the center front of the stage again, situating herself within reach of the trio of easels holding hidden work.)

Several Halfling men stride purposefully up to the fireplace. They deftly climb atop one another to form a tower of Halflings. The man at the top grabs a beer mug from the mantel and passes it down. They tumble off of each other and proudly walk back to their table.

Eruwyn lightheartedly says, "Most of my work is meant to reflect the people and life around me, while many of my portraits have a hint of whimsy within them, sometimes a different muse will tickle my mind and the following creation is almost pure fantasy."

Almarius pulls Shaoimhe towards her!
Almarius scoots over a little closer to Shaoimhe.
Almarius giggles.
Almarius gazes at Eruwyn.

Eruwyn says, "Some years ago, one of my, and probably yours too, favorite people came into the Empath guild with the strange burden of an exceedingly bright pink bag with a wide array of matching items inside."
Eruwyn glances at Allye.
Eruwyn looks at Allye, obviously trying not to grin.

(Eruwyn brings up her right hand to gesture at the still covered canvas.)

Almarius giggles.
Almarius pulls Aetheline towards her!
Allye flashes a quick grin.

Aetheline wraps her arms around Almarius, giving Almarius a great big bear hug!

Eruwyn says, "For some reason seeing her with this collection sparked something in my mind and I simply had to create the following picture."

Almarius hugs Aetheline, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.

(Eruwyn grasps the cloth with delicate fingers, pulling it from the portrait to reveal to the audience the scene beneath: Vivid hues spread across the page to form the image of a lithe Prydaen woman sitting across a card table from a huge, warty ogre. The woman is wearing a flattering gown of lavender spidersilk that shows off her figure to perfection, its skirts flowing around her legs and chair, save for the tiptoes of her rosy slippers. Hulking over the top of the table, his fingers grasping five cards, the ogre is oddly enough wearing opalescent pink from the tip of his hat, to the sash wrapped around his rather large waist, to his rather dirty socks. In a pile on the floor next to the turquoise-eyed woman is a pack filled with items that match in color the ogres outfit. Upon closer inspection it appears that the ogre is missing a shirt among other things and the arm of what might just be a shirt is peeking out of the bag.)

Shaoimhe cocks her head.
Raising her peppermint tea to Eruwyn, Nilme gives her a toast.
Aetheline exclaims, "Oooo!"
Almarius giggles.
Almarius bounces from where she is sitting!
Saslisena cocks her head.
Nilme beams at Allye!
Shaoimhe giggles.
Aetheline giggles.

Eruwyn says, "I'm sure Allye will demure, if asked, that it came quite innocently into her possession. After all, between being an accomplished caterer, the Troupe's Treasurer, and Elanthia's fashionista, there's no way she could have time to also become a card shark."

Nilme appears to be trying hard not to grin.
Allye smiles innocently.
Almarius exclaims to Allye, "That looks like you Too Mom!"
Almarius giggles.
Allye bats her eyelashes.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Allye!
Shaoimhe grins at Allye.
Nilme grins.
Aetheline giggles.
Hebion gazes thoughtfully at Allye.

Eruwyn teasingly says, "But I might suggest against playing cards with her anyway."

Allye giggles at Almarius.
Stelling chuckles.
After a moment of cautious studying and sniffing, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars wriggles underneath a polished wooden bar, then gets out.
Stelling takes a sip of his mead.

Eruwyn laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Jaibriel chuckles.
Nilme grins at Eruwyn.
Useff blinks.
Allye winks and flashes Eruwyn a sly grin.
Aetheline gasps at Allye!

Eruwyn giggles at Allye.

Allye says, "I can neither confirm nor deny these rumors."
Tiarmo snickers.

Eruwyn laughs!

Nilme grins at Allye.

Eruwyn says, "Among the other visitors that would grace us in the Empath's often neglected infirmary was the ever entertaining, Almarius. I fear I would be here all evening if I were to recite the many halves and facets that make Alma Alma, but at this period of time, she had many theatrical imagings of a wombat and turtle war."

Jaibriel beams at Allye!
Aluwyyn grins at Allye.
Aetheline gasps at Almarius!
Nilme grins at Eruwyn.

Eruwyn smiles softly, a hint of humor glittering in her jade eyes.

Stelling gazes thoughtfully at Almarius.
Almarius giggles.

Eruwyn says, "It would have been remiss in my artistic duties had I not at least tried to create a picture to recall these wondrous adventures and battles."

Saslisena blinks.
Shaoimhe lets out a hearty cheer for Almarius!

(Eruwyn reaches out with her other hand to smoothly draw away the cover on the picture to her left. The artwork contains a field painted with an array of greens, its edges bordered by trees with thick trunks. Spread across the grass are hordes of wombats wearing black tabards and displaying sharp teeth and claws with tinted silver ink. Fighting them are groupings of green and brown turtles, tiny hammers clutched in their jaws. An itty-bitty letter "J" is etched into the head of each weapon. Circling around behind the rotund and fuzzy wombats are a scattering of penguins wearing vividly hued bowties around their necks. Dollops of paint give depth to the trees behind the turtles where what appear to be rabbits wearing ninja masks and carrying swords carved from brightly hued orange carrots seem to be trying to hide in order to sneak up behind the turtles. At the bottom of the canvas the words "The Great Wombat and Turtle War" is written in a rainbow of colors.)

Almarius exclaims, "Ohhhhh, they've been at peace for sooooooo long now!"
Tiarmo quietly says, "Oh, I'd forgotten about that."
Aetheline giggles.
Tiarmo laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.
Allye giggles.
Raising her peppermint tea to Eruwyn, Nilme gives her a toast.
Nilme grins at Almarius.
Shaoimhe praises Eruwyn.
Allye leans over and scratches Almarius's back.
Almarius giggles.
Saslisena cocks her head.
After a moment of imaginative stalking and prowling, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars clambers inside of a stone fireplace, then gets out.
Stelling nods in agreement.
Almarius exclaims, "They're sooooo cute!"

Eruwyn brightly says, "You'll have to ask Alma if anyone ever won the war, though I like to think that they came to a peaceful conclusion with the help of a skilled mediator and now have tea parties instead of skirmishes."

After a moment of imaginative stalking and prowling, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars clambers inside of a stone fireplace, then gets out.
Aluwyyn laughs!
Eruwyn smiles at Almarius.
Nilme quietly says to Useff, "Best painting of a wombat I ever saw."
Almarius nods at Eruwyn, obviously agreeing with her views.
Aluwyyn applauds.
Almarius nods at Eruwyn, obviously agreeing with her views.
Eruwyn giggles at Nilme.
Useff grins at Nilme.
Eruwyn smiles at Aluwyyn.
Aetheline looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Nilme grins at Eruwyn.
Almarius giggles.
Shaoimhe nods at Nilme, obviously agreeing with her views.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!

(Eruwyn takes a small step to one side, the quiet swish of her skirts highlighting the otherwise subtle movement that takes her small frame from in front of the third easel.)

Allye giggles at Nilme.
After a moment of imaginative stalking and prowling, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars clambers inside of a stone fireplace, then gets out.
Tiarmo says, "C'mon, they can do both. Aggressive teatime."
Nilme grins at Tiarmo.

Eruwyn says, "I can't always explain where my more out there ideas come from, perhaps a dash of silliness mixed with color and timing is the cause of this next portrait. But in defense of the Bard in question, while I've heard he is fond of kilts, I have never actually seen him wear a skirt."

Aetheline giggles at Tiarmo.
Nilme raises her voice in merry laughter.
Eruwyn glances at Stelling.
Almarius giggles.
Aetheline widens her eyes like a lunatic.
Stelling quietly says, "Soon. Soon."

(Eruwyn pulls the cloth from the third piece to display the work: A bamboo bar sits at the center of a sandy beach, an awning of palm fronds creating a play of shadows across the ground with clever use of colors and shading. Sprawled atop the bar is an Elven man with bright golden eyes. He leans on one hand in what is obviously supposed to be a coquettish pose with his ankles crossed. The smile that sits on his face is a cross between flirtatious and sulky. A silken blouse with its ties loosened all the way down the chest slips off one shoulder. His tanned skin is in stark contrast to the white of the garment allowing the lines of the pectoral muscles to stand out. A hint of waist shows above a flowing skirt colored with bright floral patterns, part of it draping down the front of the bar, pulling just high enough to show off a hint of calf. In his other hand, he holds a frothing mug outward. Scrawled across the bottom are the words, "Stelling, The Barmaid of your dreams.")

Useff covers his eyes with his hand.
Nilme laughs!
Tiarmo wrinkles his nose.
Aetheline covers her eyes with her hand.
Nilme grins at Stelling.
Saslisena cocks her head.
Tiarmo asks, "Really, Eruwyn. In front of my brandy?"
Jaibriel chuckles.
Eruwyn snickers at Tiarmo.
Nilme grins at Tiarmo.
Stelling snickers at Tiarmo.
Almarius giggles.
Aetheline giggles.
Useff says, "Quite fetching."
A pained expression crosses Tiarmo's face.
Shaoimhe giggles.
Miskton chuckles.

Eruwyn says, "I do have to thank Stelling, both for allowing me to make this piece in the first place and for giving permission to have it shown here. I found that under his self-deprecating sense of humor, he is a talented man with a good heart." She glances down, trying to hide the grin that tugs at the corners of her lips, "And to quote Vixonia, 'He has cute knees'."

Stelling chuckles at Eruwyn.
Nilme grins at Eruwyn.
Shaoimhe grins at Stelling.
Aluwyyn flashes a wide grin.
Saslisena giggles.
Eruwyn flashes a wide grin at Stelling.

Eruwyn says, "Speaking of cute!" She gestures once more to the workers helping with her show, nodding for them to take away the three easels and paintings. "For my final bit of work this evening, I would like to invite my assistant, Aetheline, onto the stage for the second live portrait drawing."

Raising her peppermint tea to Aetheline, Nilme gives her a toast.
Aluwyyn applauds.
Shaoimhe gasps!
Shaoimhe lets out a hearty cheer for Aetheline!

Eruwyn smiles patiently as a momentary hush falls over the room, broken only by a few muffled gasps of surprise and indignation as the crowd parts and reveals Aetheline, her diminutive assistant, wearing a dangerous smirk and making tiny jabbing motions with the dagger held in her outstretched hand.

Nilme grins at Aetheline.

Aetheline puts her cakes in her dreamweave unicorn.

Useff gives Aetheline a most suspicious look.

Aetheline gives Useff a most suspicious look.

Nilme edges away from Aetheline.
Stelling gets a glass of tundra tequila from inside his leather satchel.
Miskton gazes at Aetheline.
Tiarmo quietly asks Nilme, "... hey, no reason, but uh. How are we and fines from the Inn?"
Tiarmo glances at Aetheline.

(Aetheline grips the blade between her teeth and hops onto the stage, grinning broadly at the audience, disregarding the glares from those who had the misfortune of blocking her path. With a flourish, she waves her hands flamboyantly in front of her face, and when her arms return to her side, the dagger is mysteriously missing.)

Nilme winces.
Eruwyn giggles at Tiarmo.
Tiarmo sighs deeply, looking very depressed.
Nilme says to Tiarmo, "I'll let you know."

Eruwyn glances at Aetheline.

Tiarmo says to Nilme, "I'll get you the paperwork."

Aetheline winks.

Nilme grins at Tiarmo.
Useff pats himself down looking for something!

Aetheline impishly exclaims, "Good evening! Assassin-for-hire and Artistic Assistant reporting for duty!"

Nilme looks at Aetheline, obviously trying not to grin.
Aetheline quickly salutes Eruwyn by bringing two fingers to her brow.
Tiarmo quietly says to himself, "Sweet Meraud, I did not drink enough for this."

(Eruwyn responds to the salute with a light laugh and a quick, if practiced, curtsy toward Aetheline, before turning toward the helpers waiting on the sidelines. With a motion of her hand, she gestures them forward. One brings out an easel with a blank canvas and a small stool to set in front of it. Another drags a haphazardly painted wood cutout that has been given the appearance of a small town or village which is put opposite the easel.)

Nilme appears to be trying hard not to grin.
Tiarmo leans against a polished wooden bar.
Stelling gets a snifter of Trade Route Brandy from inside his oilcloth rucksack.
Shaoimhe flashes a quick grin at Tiarmo.
Stelling offers Tiarmo a snifter of Trade Route Brandy.
Tiarmo accepts Stelling's Trade Route Brandy.
Stelling asks Tiarmo, "Seconds?"
Tiarmo says to Stelling, "For once, I'm actually glad you're here."
Stelling chuckles to himself.
Nilme chuckles at Tiarmo.
Stelling takes a sip of his tequila.

(Eruwyn settles herself on the stool, taking a moment to adjust her skirts modestly around her legs before taking up her sketching charcoal and nodding to Aetheline that she is ready.)

Stelling shakes his head as if clearing it.
Shaoimhe takes a bite of the welkin.

Aetheline grins slowly.

After a moment of imaginative stalking and prowling, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars sneaks behind a polished wooden bar, then gets out.

(Aetheline turns away slightly from Eruwyn and pulls out three daggers, carefully and meticulously dipping each blade in a small bottle attached to her belt before righting herself and facing the audience once more. An odor suspiciously reminiscent of naphtha fills the air. She tucks the weapons surreptitiously up her sleeve, places her feet slightly apart, with one hand confidently perched on her hip as her other hand outstretches before her in a clearly well-rehearsed pose. With a quick wink at the assembled crowd, her extended hand erupts in flame.)

Nilme blinks.
Nilme squints at Aetheline.

Aetheline glances at Nilme.

(Aetheline's eyes glaze over slightly as she gazes off into the distance, utterly still, poised and dynamic and, were it not for the glinting of the blade stashed away under her sleeve, convincingly professional.)

Nilme quietly says to Tiarmo, "Paperwork... don't forget."
Aluwyyn raises an eyebrow.

(Eruwyn watches calmly as the anticipated flame sprouts to life on the Gnome's digits, a small smile touching her lips. She turns her attention to the field of white awaiting her upon the canvas and with quick, precise strokes starts to outline the form of the figure before her on the stage. There is an occasional pause as her vivid jade eyes turn upward to remind herself of the exact configuration of something.)

Tiarmo quietly says to Nilme, "I'll double it, just in case."
Nilme nods to Tiarmo.
Nilme gazes at Aetheline.

Aetheline shifts her weight.

(Eruwyn begins to add in some of the background details, the dark lines forming the architecture of the building behind Aetheline as well as some of the finer details of her assistant's features)

(Aetheline, clearly growing bored, risks a glance in Eruwyn's direction. Seeing the artist currently engrossed with her work, Aetheline rolls her shoulders and drops her arms, visibly sagging a bit under the weight of her ennui.)

Tiarmo mutters something into the air about adding an Aetheline clause.

(Aetheline perks up, suddenly, and gives the audience a conspiratorial wink. She again glances at Eruwyn to ensure she is still occupied, then pulls free her three daggers from under her sleeve. She flashes the blades slowly, giving the crowd a chance to admire each knife as she diligently shows them off.)

Nilme leans forward and rests her chin in her hand and directs a thoughtful expression at Aetheline.

Aetheline smiles and places a finger against her lips.

Nilme leans on Useff.

(Aetheline lunges forward and throws each dagger into the air, then deftly catches them, individually, with a hand once again engulfed in fire. Flames catch and dance along the blades, bringing an unnecessary additional element of danger as she begins to juggle the now-ignited deadly weapons.)

Nilme quietly says to Useff, "This will be fine."
Tiarmo snorts, loudly.
Shaoimhe gazes at Aetheline.

(Eruwyn continues to work on the sketch, adding in lines to represent wisps of hair and a few vague details to bring out the winged-jacket and belt that the Gnome is wearing. A flash of light and movement catches her attention and she glances up.)

Hebion chuckles at Nilme.

Eruwyn blinks.

Nilme nibbles her lip thoughtfully.
Tiarmo edges away from Useff.

(Eruwyn clears her throat just loud enough to try and catch Aetheline's attention before raising her eyebrows rather pointedly and gesturing with her free hand for her to return to her pose.)

Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Aetheline!

(Eruwyn, obviously expecting no further issues, sets her charcoal to the side and takes out a set of inks and brushes, ready to start adding color and the finer details to the painting.)

Useff quietly says to Nilme, "I think we sat too close again."
Aluwyyn giggles.
Nilme nods at Useff, obviously agreeing with his views.
Tiarmo covers his mouth with his hand.

(Aetheline, focused so intently on grandstanding for the spectators, is caught completely off-guard by Eruwyn's sudden attention. During this moment of distraction, the knives begin to stutter in their arc of moment and fall haphazardly from the air. In a flurry of panic, Aetheline manages to safely catch two of the daggers - but without a free hand, the third weapon is met with a swift kick from the gnome in the direction of the backdrop behind her. With an audible *thud*, the flaming blade is embedded into the wooden cutout.)

Nilme gasps!
Nilme frowns, shaking her head with an expression of exasperation before resting her face in the palm of her hand.

Aetheline glances at Eruwyn.

Allye winces.
Aluwyyn softly says, "Oops."

Aetheline smiles sheepishly at Eruwyn's back while she frantically motions for one of the stagehands to rush to the backdrop, where a faint, but persistent, line of smoke begins to emanate from the painted village. It is a matter of moments before sparks flare and a small fire begins to lick along the back and top of the scenery.

Aluwyyn furrows his brow.
Nilme rolls her eyes heavenward and mumbles, "Why me?!"
Nilme squints at Aetheline.
Tiarmo leans to his right slightly.
Tiarmo pats Nilme on the back.
Saslisena blinks.

(Aetheline scurries back into her original pose as an offstage helper scrambles to douse the flames with a bucket of water.)

Stelling gives Nilme some coins.

(Eruwyn sniffs the air and a line shows between her eyebrows as she catches the faint scent of smoke. Her concentration broken, at least partially, she casts her gaze toward the other side of the stage, taking in the smoldering hole in the backdrop, the water dripping from it, and the innocent expression of her assistant who appears to have never moved from her spot.)

Nilme laughs at Stelling.
Nilme gives Aetheline a most suspicious look.
Aluwyyn laughs!

(Eruwyn glances toward one of the helpers who simply shrugs noncommittally while holding a bucket behind their back. Exhaling through her nose, she looks upwards as if beseeching the Gods, then returns her focus to the painting, adding those last finishing touches with the tip of her brush.)

Aluwyyn shakes his head.

Aetheline grins impishly.
(Aetheline glances at Eruwyn, her lips curling further upwards in a triumphant smirk. Her expression falters, however, when she turns to view the soggy backdrop. A petulant sigh escapes her lips as she gazes at her extinguished handiwork.)

Jaibriel quietly says, "Poise under fire."
Jaibriel gives a slight nod.
Allye grins at Jaibriel.
Aluwyyn nods at Jaibriel, obviously agreeing with her views.

(Aetheline, an insuppressible expression of mischief suddenly lighting up her face, shoves her hand into her utility belt and pulls out her closed fist as she dashes toward the wooden scenery. Just as she nears the singed village cutout, she hurls a handful of flame-hued glitter, giggling with fiendish glee as the glitter sticks to everything in its path.)

Shaoimhe leans back.
Nilme chuckles at Aetheline.

(Aetheline, after taking a moment to bask in the sparkling light of her artistry, skips back to her position at the front of the stage.)

Aluwyyn's jaw drops.

(Eruwyn, who has completed the piece just in time to watch Aetheline flit across the stage, rises to her feet and staunchly ignoring the chaos of water and glitter that now coats the wooden prop, she turns the easel toward the audience to display the image created during the commotion. Featured prominently in the center is an adorable, pint-sized Gnome sporting a rakish grin on her deceptively innocent face. Eyes of amethyst sparkle with a hint of glittered ink, while a warm hue highlights the rainbow ombre of her long, thick hair. In the background a building that looks suspiciously like the Arthe Inn is licked with hues of red and orange across the walls and roof, while tiny silhouettes appear to be feeling the burning building from the doors and windows. In the upper right hand corner the dark moon sits in a starry sky adding an incongruous touch to the finished work.)

Aluwyyn gazes at Eruwyn.
After sniffing and scenting the air, a cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars clambers inside of a stone fireplace, then gets out.

Nilme blinks.

Eruwyn shrugs.

Raising his tundra tequila to Eruwyn, Stelling gives her a toast.

Eruwyn appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Nilme gazes at Eruwyn.

Shaoimhe giggles.
Miskton looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Shaoimhe lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Useff grins at Eruwyn.
Raising her peppermint tea to Eruwyn, Nilme gives her a toast.
Aluwyyn lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Useff gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
Nilme appears to be trying hard not to grin.
Saslisena applauds.
Aluwyyn applauds.
Miskton takes a sip of his brandy.
Sonatina applauds.
Jaibriel applauds.
Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Sonatina praises Eruwyn.
Tiarmo clucks his tongue and shakes his head.

(Aetheline leans around the easel to peer at Eruwyn's artwork, her eyes widening before she turns to search for Eruwyn's poised figure.)

Nilme lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!

Aetheline looks at Eruwyn and squeals loudly!
Aetheline wraps her arms around Eruwyn, giving Eruwyn a great big bear hug!
Aetheline bounces around happily.

Nilme grins at Aetheline.

Eruwyn endearingly exclaims, "What would art be without a little pandemonium?" She leans down to return her assistant's hug. With a minute, low chuckle she adds a quick kiss to the top of her rainbow-hued head. Straightening back up primly, she turns her attention to the crowd once more, "Please give a huge round of applause for the unparalleled and ingenious Aetheline!"

Shaoimhe applauds.
Saslisena giggles.
Raising his tundra tequila to Aetheline, Stelling gives her a toast.
Eruwyn looks at Aetheline and applauds!
Saslisena looks at Aetheline and applauds!
Jaibriel looks at Aetheline and applauds!
Miskton looks at Aetheline and applauds!
Raising her peppermint tea to Aetheline, Nilme gives her a toast.
Aluwyyn smiles widely, loudly applauding.
Sonatina lets out a hearty cheer for Aetheline!
Ayrell applauds.
Raising his Trade Route Brandy to Aetheline, Tiarmo gives her a toast.
Aluwyyn applauds.
Hebion looks at Aetheline and applauds!
Tiarmo takes a sip of his Brandy.
Nilme smiles at Eruwyn.

(Aetheline casually salutes the audience with a dagger slipped surreptitiously from her sleeve, then turns on heel and walks off, glitter dusting the floor in her wake.)

Nilme chuckles at Aetheline.

Aetheline flashes a wide grin.

(Eruwyn watches the Gnome make her exit from the stage with a grin lingering on her lips. Turning her attention back to the audience as a whole, she smiles broadly, the corners of her eyes crinkling cheerfully.)

Useff gazes at Aetheline in wonder.
Aetheline beams at Useff!
Aluwyyn softly says, "Will be forever cleanign that glitter up."
Almarius giggles.
Nilme nods to Aluwyyn.
Aetheline nods emphatically at Aluwyyn.
Aetheline beams at Aluwyyn!
Eruwyn nods in agreement.
Aluwyyn winks at Nilme.

Eruwyn says, "I want to thank Nilme for allowing me to take part in her series of events, I know she works very hard to see that each and every one is fun, entertaining and unique." She gestures toward the Elven woman with one hand. "I wouldn't have dared to try something like this without her prompting."

Nilme beams at Eruwyn!

Aluwyyn grins at Aetheline.
Eruwyn looks at Nilme and applauds!
Raising his tundra tequila to Eruwyn, Stelling gives her a toast.
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Nilme!
Raising his tundra tequila to Nilme, Stelling gives her a toast.
Shaoimhe smiles at Eruwyn.

Nilme blushes, the tips of her ears turning a delicate scarlet hue.

Saslisena beams at Nilme!
Sonatina lets out a hearty cheer for Nilme!
Aluwyyn lets out a hearty cheer for Nilme!
Saslisena lets out a hearty cheer for Nilme!
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Raising his almond mocha to Nilme, Useff gives her a toast.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Nilme!
Aluwyyn mumbles a word of general praise.
Miskton looks at Nilme and applauds!
Hebion looks at Nilme and applauds!

Nilme smiles.

Eruwyn says, "I also want to thank the Tavern Troupe as a whole for allowing me to be a part of their exceedingly talented number. They are supportive and kind, even if our meetings probably feel like herding cats to our dear Speaker, Vixonia. If you have any interest in joining us, please reach out to any one of us for information. If you don't feel like your art or talent isn't good enough, stop listening to that evil voice."

Qesem applauds.
Stelling chuckles.
Useff smiles.
Shaoimhe gazes fondly at Eruwyn.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Tiarmo says, "And instead listen to mine! So much encouragement."
Tiarmo gives Eruwyn a slight nod.
Eruwyn giggles at Tiarmo.
Hebion chuckles at Tiarmo.
Stelling laughs!

Eruwyn says, "You don't have to dance or sing to be a part of the Troupe, I certainly don't. If you feel like you need to grow more or learn more first, think about coming to do that with us. I have found being a member of the Troupe has helped me expand my skills due to the many helping hands among them."

A portly Dwarf leaps into the center of the room and does an energetic, impromptu jig. His Dwarven companions cheer and hoot at him.
Aluwyyn chuckles at Tiarmo.
Aetheline beams at Eruwyn!
Shaoimhe stands up.
Shaoimhe stretches her arms.

Eruwyn says, "I want to thank my friends and family for helping me prepare for this and putting up with a plethora of canvases, art supplies, and other props that cluttered up both my living and working areas in the past few weeks." Her eyes search out a familiar figure in the crowd, and her smile becomes more radiant and tender as it is found. "And last, but not least, my husband who helped wrangle the kids and saved at least one work of art from 'assistance' by little hands."
Eruwyn beams in loving admiration at Hebion!

Nilme stands up.

Aetheline giggles.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Hebion!
Almarius exclaims, "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT! UNCLE HEBION!"
Raising his tundra tequila to Hebion, Stelling gives him a toast.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Hebion!
Qesem applauds.
Jaibriel beams at Hebion!
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Hebion!

Eruwyn exclaims, "Finally, I want to thank all of you for taking the time to join us tonight, I hope you enjoyed a slightly different type of show!"

Nilme grins at Hebion.
Tiarmo flashes a quick grin at Hebion.

Nilme stands near Eruwyn.

With a graceful flutter of her hands, Eruwyn sinks down in a formal curtsy.

Almarius loudly exclaims, "WOOT! WOOT! WOOOOOOOT!"
Yallen just arrived.
Aluwyyn applauds.
Aetheline looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Qesem lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Sonatina lets out a hearty cheer for Hebion!
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Raising her peppermint tea to Eruwyn, Nilme gives her a toast.
Useff says, "Very much."
Useff stands up.

Allye lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Aetheline whistles at Eruwyn.
Jaibriel lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Hebion lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Raising his almond mocha to Eruwyn, Useff gives her a toast.
Yallen stands up.
Yallen hops out.
Aluwyyn gives Eruwyn a measured bow, deepening it ever so slightly.
Aetheline lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Eruwyn!
Eruwyn blushes a bright red color.
Almarius cheerfully exclaims to Shaoimhe, "You didn't woooot!"
Raising his tundra tequila to Eruwyn, Stelling gives her a toast.
Ayrell applauds.

(Nilme smiles as she joins Eruwyn on the stage.)

Saslisena looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Shaoimhe blinks.

Nilme warmly says to Eruwyn, "Thank you, Eruwyn! That was wonderful..."

Eruwyn smiles at Nilme.

Shaoimhe yells, "WOOT!"
Aluwyyn gazes at Nilme.
Qesem nods to Nilme.

Nilme quietly says, "...though the fire was concerning."

Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Shaoimhe!
Tiarmo just blew Eruwyn a kiss.
Almarius exclaims, "WOOOOOOOOT!"
Aetheline beams at Nilme!
Eruwyn chortles softly at some secret joke.
Aluwyyn chuckles.

(Nilme glances over at the glittery, dripping, and scorched background. She gives Aetheline a brief but meaningful look before turning to look at Daisy apologetically.)

Shaoimhe holds her hand out towards Almarius for a highfive.
Eruwyn glances at Aetheline.
Aetheline giggles.
Aetheline blushes a bright red color.
Aetheline ducks her head.
Raising their arms up high, Shaoimhe and Almarius highfive each other, their hands making a resounding *clap*!

Nilme warmly says to Eruwyn, "The paintings you shared with us are full of richness and depth, and it was exciting to see the process of how you create the artwork from its inception. The live paintings were fascinating, if not potentially heart-attack provoking."

Almarius exclaims, "POW!"
Almarius giggles.
Eruwyn looks at Nilme and blushes.
Nilme looks at Eruwyn, obviously trying not to grin.
Aetheline mutters something into the air about was extinguished.

Nilme recites:

"Let's give a hand to the incredibly talented Eruwyn!!"

Stelling says, "I think Nilme is taking up a collection for damages."
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Tiarmo exclaims to Aetheline, "Hey, you're Eruwyn's assistant, right? Guess what!"
Shaoimhe lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Raising his tundra tequila to Eruwyn, Stelling gives her a toast.
Miskton looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Tiarmo points at Aetheline.
Raising her peppermint tea to Eruwyn, Nilme gives her a toast.
Raising his tundra tequila to Nilme, Stelling gives her a toast.
Useff applauds.
Aluwyyn looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Jaibriel looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Nilme lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Hebion looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Allye looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Ayrell looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Tiarmo firmly says to Aetheline, "Cleaning duty."
Aluwyyn lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Allye lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
Aluwyyn praises Eruwyn.
Aetheline scowls at Tiarmo.
Eruwyn beams!

Nilme recites:
"And let's not forget to give a hand to her models, Tiarmo and the Danger Gnome, Aetheline, in addition to the unknown hero that put out the fire before it spread further."

Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Eruwyn!
Eruwyn looks at Tiarmo and applauds!
Raising his tundra tequila to Tiarmo, Stelling gives him a toast.
Eruwyn looks at Aetheline and applauds!
Aetheline looks at Eruwyn and applauds!
Nilme applauds.
Raising his tundra tequila to Aetheline, Stelling gives her a toast.
Useff gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
Tiarmo waggles his fingers mystically at Eruwyn. How nice.
Jaibriel applauds.
Saslisena applauds.
Miskton applauds.
Nilme gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
Aetheline looks at Tiarmo and applauds!
Aetheline sticks her tongue out at Tiarmo.
Shaoimhe applauds.
Useff takes a sip of his mocha.

Nilme recites:

"Thank you, everyone, for joining us today! If Daisy forgives us for the smoke and water damage, we plan to present a performance featuring Stelling in the coming weeks! You won't want to miss it!"

Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Aetheline!
Nilme smiles warmly.
Stelling asks, "Wait who?"
Eruwyn looks at Stelling and applauds!
Eruwyn chortles softly at some secret joke.
Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Stelling!
Saslisena giggles at Nilme.
Nilme lets out a hearty cheer for Stelling!
Almarius lets out a loud "Huzzah!" for Stelling!
Shaoimhe lets out a hearty cheer for Stelling!
Useff says, "Woohoo."
Useff lets out a hearty cheer for Stelling!

Nilme recites:
"See you next time!"

(Eruwyn steps down from the stage with a blush and a deep breath.)
Almarius exclaims to Stelling, "They weren't supposed to tell you about that yet!"
Nilme beams at Eruwyn!
Nilme hugs Eruwyn, getting a smile in return.
Eruwyn hugs Nilme, who wraps her arms around Eruwyn with a warm smile.
Nilme exclaims to Eruwyn, "Wonderfully done!"
Sonatina stands up.
Stelling nods at Almarius, obviously agreeing with her views.
Aluwyyn calmly exclaims to Eruwyn, "Outstanding!"
Aluwyyn gives Eruwyn a measured bow, deepening it ever so slightly.
Eruwyn smiles at Aluwyyn.
Nilme says to Aetheline, "I'll get you a broom."
Lashes lowered, Eruwyn sinks down in a deep curtsy before Aluwyyn.
Aluwyyn smiles at Eruwyn.
Nilme winks at Aetheline.
Jaibriel chuckles.
Miskton nods politely.
Saslisena hums happily to herself.
Eruwyn says to Aluwyyn, "Thank you kindly."
Aetheline giggles at Nilme.
Nilme appears to be trying hard not to grin.
Tiarmo praises Nilme.
Ayrell says to Eruwyn, "That was wonderful."
Philomath Miskton strolls out.
Nilme nods to Ayrell.
Eruwyn says to Ayrell, "That's very sweet of you to say, thank you."
Jaibriel says, "A surprise performance where it's the performer who's surprised? The Troupe does it all."
Eruwyn beams at Ayrell!
Aluwyyn calmly exclaims to Nilme, "Absolutely brilliant concept!"
Ayrell smiles at Eruwyn.
Eruwyn giggles at Jaibriel.
Aluwyyn gives Nilme a measured bow, deepening it ever so slightly.
Nilme smiles at Aluwyyn.
Stray Stelling goes out.
Eruwyn says to Jaibriel, "Careful, you might be next."
Eruwyn glances at Nilme.
Eruwyn appears to be trying hard not to grin.
Jaibriel laughs!
Nilme says to Aluwyyn, "Thank you so much. We're just building on what Daerlynn started."
Aetheline giggles at Eruwyn.
Nilme smiles.
Almarius giggles.
Almarius hugs Sonatina, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
Nilme grins at Eruwyn.
Hebion says, "Then Nilme might let us burn the inn down."
Hebion grins at Eruwyn.
Sonatina hugs Almarius, who wraps her arms around Sonatina with a warm smile.
Jaibriel says, "It has indeed been years since I demonstrated Daffodil's skills, but I'm sure he's game."
Nilme begins chortling at Hebion.
Aetheline beams at Hebion!
Sonatina trills softly at Allye.
Tiarmo gazes at Jaibriel.
Eruwyn says to Hebion, "I only heard good things about Jaibriel's dancing spider."
Sonatina hugs Nilme, who wraps her arms around Sonatina with a warm smile.
Aluwyyn strolls out.
Nilme takes a sip of her tea.
Allye hugs Sonatina, who wraps her arms around Allye with a warm smile.
Nilme hugs Sonatina, who wraps her arms around Nilme with a warm smile.
Allye perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Sonatina.
Nilme smiles.
Jaibriel says, "He's very fluffy."
Sonatina hugs Useff, getting a smile in return.
Shaoimhe gives a happily muddy boarlike hog a friendly pet between its ears. It squeals happily and nuzzles her hand in return.
Tiarmo says, "Oh, hey, yeah, look at the time..."
Tiarmo shudders.
Sonatina waves.
Aetheline hugs Sonatina, who wraps her arms around Aetheline with a warm smile.
Hebion says to Eruwyn, "I shared a stage with him."
Eruwyn nods to Jaibriel.
Useff hugs Sonatina, who wraps her arms around Useff with a warm smile.
Nilme waves.
Sonic Sonance Sonatina went through a window.
Tiarmo says, "I'm just gonna..."
Eruwyn giggles at Tiarmo.
Tiarmo points at a window.
Almarius giggles at Jaibriel.
Nilme grins at Tiarmo.
Aetheline squints at Tiarmo.
Jaibriel smiles brightly.
A cranky blue-black kitten dappled with silver stars blinks owlishly off into the distance then suddenly launches itself out of view.
Nilme smiles at Useff.
Eruwyn slaps a hand to her cheek and looks about in confusion.
Ayrell politely says, "I must be on my way, but thank you all for a lovely evening."
Ayrell curtsies gracefully.
Nilme smiles at Ayrell.
Eruwyn says, "Thank you all again, even those who made sneaky shadow disappearances."
Lashes lowered, Eruwyn sinks down in a deep curtsy before Ayrell.
(Aetheline morosely sweeps up some glitter.)
Saslisena smiles.
Ayrell curtsies gracefully to Eruwyn.
You hear someone snickering.
Ayrell smiles.
Saslisena stands up.
Ayrell smiles at Nilme.
Useff grins at Aetheline.
Nilme praises Eruwyn.
Nilme smiles.
Shaoimhe exclaims to Eruwyn, "That was really great! The paintings were all so amazing!"
Ayrell waves.
Nilme nods to Shaoimhe.
Lady of Elamiri Ayrell goes out.
Eruwyn smiles at Shaoimhe.
Almarius nods at Shaoimhe, obviously agreeing with her views.
Eruwyn says to Shaoimhe, "Thank you very much."
Jaibriel says, "Sneaky, ...slightly wet? shadow disappearances."
Aetheline exclaims to Eruwyn, "You were incredible!"
Tiarmo leans on Aetheline.
Tiarmo cheerfully says to Aetheline, "Miiissed a spot."
Eruwyn beams at Aetheline!
Eruwyn pulls Aetheline to her in a tight hug.
Aetheline scowls at Tiarmo.
Almarius exclaims, "UP UP!"
Almarius stands up.
Almarius begins bouncing up and down like a little kid!
Almarius giggles.
Eruwyn winks at Nilme.
Nilme grins at Eruwyn.
Saslisena waves.
Nilme waves to Saslisena.
(Aetheline sweeps a little glitter onto Tiarmo's right foot.)
Lashes lowered, Eruwyn sinks down in a deep curtsy before Saslisena.
Nilme hugs Saslisena, who wraps her arms around Nilme with a warm smile.
Eruwyn smiles at Saslisena.
Aetheline says, "Oops."
Almarius exclaims, "One of the bestest parts was that Aetheline didn't leave the paintings at the river!"
Saslisena hugs Nilme, who wraps her arms around Saslisena with a warm smile.
Almarius lets out a hearty cheer for Aetheline!
Nilme laughs at Almarius.
Eruwyn giggles at Almarius.
Nilme smiles at Saslisena.
Aetheline beams at Almarius!
Tiarmo asks Aetheline, "Honey, you've seen me. Do you think I mind a little glitter?"
Shaoimhe chortles softly at some secret joke.
Saslisena smiles at Nilme.
Aetheline beams at Tiarmo!
Tiarmo rests his hands on his hips.
Nilme grins at Tiarmo.
Eruwyn asks Almarius, "I thought the best part was that we didn't burn down the inn?"
Saslisena sashays out.
Nilme nods emphatically at Eruwyn.
Tiarmo says, "Kinda sorta did, though, a little bit."
(Nilme glances at Daisy again.)
Tiarmo squints at Eruwyn.
Almarius exclaims to Eruwyn, "Supah close nineteenthhundred!"
Aetheline exclaims, "Oi, just the scenery!"
Almarius nods to Eruwyn.
Eruwyn says to Tiarmo, "Only in paint."
Almarius nods to Eruwyn.
Eruwyn says, "Mostly."
Nilme begins chortling at Aetheline.
Aetheline folds her arms across her chest.
Tiarmo says to Eruwyn, "I'm going to strap your assistant into a backpack leash."
Eruwyn giggles.
Aetheline scowls.
Jaibriel says to Eruwyn, "That was all truly lovely. I'm so glad I could be here. I was especially intrigued by your beautiful portrayals of family -- to know that there are healthy, happy Human families out there never stops being a pleasant surprise."
Eruwyn says to Jaibriel, "I'm very glad you made it, it's always wonderful to see you."
Shaoimhe exclaims, "Time for bed! Bye everyone!"
Jaibriel beams at Eruwyn!
Shaoimhe hugs Almarius, who wraps her arms around Shaoimhe with a warm smile.
Shaoimhe hugs Aetheline, who wraps her arms around Shaoimhe with a warm smile.
Nilme hugs Shaoimhe, who wraps her arms around Nilme with a warm smile.
Almarius giggles.
Eruwyn hugs Shaoimhe, who wraps her arms around Eruwyn with a warm smile.
Almarius hugs Shaoimhe, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.
Useff grins at Shaoimhe.
Nilme waves to Shaoimhe.
Shaoimhe hugs Nilme, who wraps her arms around Shaoimhe with a warm smile.
Aetheline catches Shaoimhe up in a fierce embrace, swinging her around exuberantly.
Tiarmo says to Shaoimhe, "Nemesis."
Qesem waves to Shaoimhe.
Nilme smiles.
Aetheline wraps her arms around Shaoimhe, giving Shaoimhe a great big bear hug!
Qesem stands up.
Shaoimhe just blew Tiarmo a kiss.
Qesem goes out.
Shaoimhe waves.
Tartling Shaoimhe scampers out.
(Aetheline tosses a little glitter onto Shaoimhe as she leaves.)
Eruwyn laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.
Nilme grins at Aetheline.
A happily muddy boarlike hog trots off.
Eruwyn asks Aetheline, "How much glitter do you have in your pockets?"
Almarius giggles.
Aetheline says to Eruwyn, "Barely enough, honestly."
Aetheline sighs.
Nilme says to Eruwyn, "And how many pockets."
Tiarmo lets out a loud "Huzzah!"
You glance down at your empty hands.
Hebion says to Eruwyn, "We cannot let that one near Juleanne."
Nilme says to Eruwyn, "It's the amount of naptha that worries me."
Aetheline pulls upwards on her utility belt, settling it more comfortably upon her waist.
Eruwyn says to Nilme, "I think there are a lot of pockets."
Eruwyn nods at Hebion, obviously agreeing with his views.
Aetheline grins slowly at Nilme.
Nilme gives Aetheline a most suspicious look.
Aetheline whistles a merry tune.
Nilme chuckles.
Eruwyn says to Hebion, "I bet she'd like the owl though."
Nilme hugs Aetheline, who wraps her arms around Nilme with a warm smile.
Jaibriel says, "One must be careful with open flames near Juleanne. Perhaps especially if the one with the flames is Juleanne."
Hebion chuckles.
Aetheline wraps her arms around Nilme, giving Nilme a great big bear hug!
Eruwyn nods at Jaibriel, obviously agreeing with her views.
Almarius giggles.
Tiarmo snickers at Jaibriel.
Nilme grins at Aetheline.
Eruwyn says to Jaibriel, "And careful with glitter, she likes to drink it a wee bit too much."
Hebion says, "I think I had to burn that outfit."
Aetheline tilts her head inquisitively.
Eruwyn giggles at Hebion.

__________________________________ Almarius giggles.
Hebion says, "I was on escort duty. The glitter explosions were particularly bad."

Nilme grins at Hebion.

Tiarmo stands near Hebion.

Eruwyn pats Hebion on the back.

Tiarmo says to Hebion, "I could always hug you."

Aetheline quietly says, "I must meet this person."

Eruwyn laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Nilme smiles.

Jaibriel chuckles.

Hebion says to Tiarmo, "But then you'd have to hug me."

Eruwyn says to Aetheline, "I'll introduce you if I can."

Tiarmo says to Hebion, "Eh, might be worth it."

Aetheline beams at Eruwyn!

Hebion grins at Tiarmo.

Eruwyn says to Aetheline, "You might like Jaibriel though if you haven't met before."

Eruwyn gestures at Jaibriel.

Aetheline waves to Jaibriel.

Eruwyn says to Aetheline, "She has a trained spider."

Aetheline exclaims to Jaibriel, "Hi! I'm Aetheline!"

Aetheline gasps!

Aetheline exclaims to Jaibriel, "Hi! I'm Aetheline!"

Aetheline gasps!

Glemma makes a cheerful grunting noise.

Jaibriel smiles.

Aetheline beams at Jaibriel!

Stargazer Glemma went through a window.

Tiarmo says, "Nope, see, nope. I'm going to run away again."

Eruwyn giggles at Tiarmo.

Tiarmo rubs his head.

Jaibriel says, "I have several trained spiders, but only one is large enough to see from stage."

Tiarmo whimpers softly.

Nilme shudders.

Eruwyn says to Tiarmo, "I'm not overly fond of spiders either, but I have heard hers is very nice."

Hebion asks, "Now what if he got all glittered up first?"

Aetheline asks, "Oooo! Do you have any venomous ones?"

Tiarmo says, "Oh for the love of Meraud..."

Jaibriel says, "Fret not, I have learned to keep them on my person in crowds. But, you know, be cautious hugging me."

Aetheline leans forward.

Almarius exclaims, "OHhh fiddlesticks! I have to run off!"

Almarius begins pouting.

Tiarmo says, "I'm flinging myself out the window now."

Eruwyn hugs Almarius, who wraps her arms around Eruwyn with a warm smile.

Nilme hugs Almarius who wraps her arms around Nilme with a warm smile.

Aetheline gasps at Almarius!

Almarius hugs Eruwyn, getting a smile in return.

Almarius hugs Nilme, and she wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.

Aetheline catches Almarius up in a fierce embrace, swinging her around exuberantly.

Tiarmo waggles his fingers mystically. Ooh...impressive.

Almarius hugs Aetheline, who wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.

Almarius hugs Tiarmo, who wraps his arms around Almarius with a warm smile.

Almarius just hugged Hebion.

Aetheline beams at Almarius!

Almarius hugs Nilme, and she wraps her arms around Almarius with a warm smile.

Useff hugs Almarius, who wraps her arms around Useff with a warm smile.

Enoptromancer Tiarmo went through a window.

Hebion kneels down.

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

Hebion hugs Almarius, who wraps her arms around Hebion with a warm smile.

Jaibriel exclaims to Aetheline, "They are all venomous!"

Nilme smiles at Almarius.

Almarius hugs Useff, who wraps his arms around Almarius with a warm smile.

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

Hebion stands up.

Aetheline beams at Jaibriel!

Aetheline lets out a hearty cheer for Jaibriel!

Nilme hugs Eruwyn who gives her a smile in return.

Jaibriel smiles.

Almarius giggles.

Eruwyn hugs Nilme, and she wraps her arms around Eruwyn with a warm smile.

Allye says, "Fantastic show."

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

Eruwyn beams at Allye!

Almarius hugs Jaibriel, getting a smile in return.

Eruwyn hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.

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

Eruwyn exclaims to Allye, "I'm so glad you could make it!"

Jaibriel beams at Almarius!

Allye says, "Beautiful art, and beautifully presented."

Allye beams at Eruwyn!

Nilme says to Eruwyn, "Thank you for agreeing to do this, and for the lovely painting."

Almarius waves.

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

Nilme gives Allye an emphatic nod.

A young Halfling lad, holding a large mug of ale, leaps in front of the fireplace, lets out a big whoop and bursts into a spontaneous song.

"Old Woolly Tanglefoot, he has no teeth!
He's a furball on his head that defies all belief!
But you won't see me singing this when he's around
Cuz old Woolly can still chase me from town!"

Hebion asks Allye, "So we'll be having a card night soon?"

Little Howler Almarius went through a window.

Allye giggles at Hebion.

Eruwyn says to Nilme, "Thank you for thinking of me."

Aetheline exclaims to Eruwyn, "Yes, you put on an amazing show! Thank you for letting me be a part of it!"

Allye says, "Of course."

Little Howler Almarius came through a window.

Allye grins.

Nilme smiles at Eruwyn.

Almarius exclaims, "Window Works still!"

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

Allye praises Almarius.

Nilme grins at Almarius.

Little Howler Almarius went through a window.

Eruwyn says to Aetheline, "Thank you for helping, and not burning down the Inn."

Useff glances at a window and grins.

Nilme chuckles.

Eruwyn hugs Aetheline, who wraps her arms around Eruwyn with a warm smile.

Aetheline quietly says to Allye, "You must teach me your dark arts."

Allye waggles her fingers mystically at Aetheline. How nice.
Aetheline wraps her arms around Eruwyn, giving Eruwyn a great big bear hug!

Aetheline beams at Allye!

Allye exclaims, "Have fun, everyone!"

Allye gives Nilme a smooch!

Aetheline beams at Eruwyn!

Nilme says, "Night."

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

Useff smiles at Allye.

Allye hugs Nilme, and she wraps your arms around Allye with a warm smile.

Aetheline catches Nilme up in a fierce embrace, swinging her around exuberantly.

Nilme smiles.

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

Aetheline wraps her arms around Useff, giving Useff a great big bear hug!

Nilme hugs Aetheline who wraps her arms around Nilme with a warm smile.

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

Nilme smiles.

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

Eruwyn says, "I should probably get myself home too. Thank you again everyone for coming."

Allye waves to Jaibriel.

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

Allye beams at Jaibriel!

Eruwyn wraps her arms around Hebion in a loving hug.

Useff says, "Mind the Ogres."

Nilme asks Useff, "Like to dance us home, my love?"

Aetheline yawns expansively.

Aetheline stretches her arms.

Eruwyn kisses Hebion. And she doesn't seem to want to stop.

Allye winks at Useff.

Nilme is swept into a dance by Useff.

Allye says, "Always do."

Hebion asks, "Do I not get to go home too?"

Eruwyn sinks into a deep curtsy.

Nilme grins.

Sun Lounger Allye goes out.

Aetheline says, "Eew, mushy."

Eruwyn giggles at Hebion.

Eruwyn clasps Hebion's hand tenderly and draws him into her arms.

Nilme winks at Aetheline.

Eruwyn says, "Of course."

Aetheline giggles.

Jaibriel chuckles.

Hebion cradles Eruwyn in his arms, their lips meeting in a tender kiss.

Artist Eruwyn goes out, leading her group.

What Everyone Was Wearing

Aetheline
You see Danger Gnome Aetheline va'Kenaz, Stardust of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order, a Gnome. Aetheline has an oval face, a lurid green sundew clinging by glistening incarnadine tentacles to one of her ears, glittery amethyst eyes, a freckled nose and dimples. Her rainbow ombre hair is long and thick and has been shaved at the sides, and is worn in a simple, pulled-back style held in place by a miniature pair of palladium knives inset with pink sapphires. She has smooth skin and a sylphlike figure. She is pint-sized for a Gnome.

Her forearm has a tattoo of a cute cotton candy pink heart with the word "NOPE" stamped at its center, the letters written in bold black ink and underlined three times.

She is wearing a fleece-lined leather cap topped with a pair of thick-framed tinted goggles, a shimmering dreamweave unicorn with a glowing truegold horn, a hooded fur-lined sheepskin jacket affixed with razaksel-framed clockwork wings, a wide leather utility belt suspending a multitude of differently sized pouches, a rainbow-colored skirt and some black knee-high combat boots with spun glitter laces.

Allye
You see Sun Lounger Allye Karayilma, Balm of Tenemlor, a Prydaen. Allye has a set of mischievously twitching whiskers accenting a square face, pointed ears and bright cat-slitted turquoise eyes. Her raven mane is hip-length and glossy with long layers, and is worn in a tousled mass of locks that tumbles over her shoulders. She has tawny fur, a black-tipped tail and a cluster of pale pink forget-me-nots arranged in threes to highlight a limberly agile figure. She is petite for a Prydaen.

Her left wrist has a tattoo of a blooming peony tinted in softly blended shades of lavender and rose, the showy blossom framed in a swirl of jade-green foliage.

She is wearing an elegant lace and pearl shoulder necklace, a giant party sack bedazzled with countless glitterstars and shadowstars, a strapless ivory gown of gently cascading cotton and lace, a strand of fine Elven gold wire wrapped around a faded pink coral forget-me-not and tied into a bow and a pair of soft slippers swathed in lace.

Almarius
You see Little Howler Almarius Kendialahle, Candy Apple of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order, a Gnome Bard. Almarius has a set of mischievously twitching whiskers accenting a round face, a scarlet bee balm with frilly petals tucked behind one of her delicate ears, a dramatic pair of tortoiseshell glasses with wide cat-eye frames enhancing her glittery crystal green eyes, a freckled nose and dimples covered by a pair of sparkly taffelberry-black hearts. Her golden-streaked red hair is very long and wavy, and is worn in a simple, pulled-back style held in place by some interlaced branches of red maple replete with fiery-hued foliage. She has warm caramel-hued skin and a pear-shaped figure. She is pint-sized for a Gnome.

Her forearm has a tattoo of a detailed blue-dappled prereni standing on a huge sandwich complete with pickles.

She is holding a caramel-dipped candy apple covered in chocolate and dusted with edible glitter in her right hand and a pig-shaped taffelberry lollipop in her left. She is wearing a straw hat decorated with a stuffed bluebird, a slender silver eyebrow ring, a sky-blue knit scarf patterned with white woolen clouds, an alluring sundress of oceanic blue silveress beaded with water opals, a vivid ultramarine satin garter trimmed with ivory lace, some misty-blue lace stockings and a cheerful pair of puddle-stomping boots with songsilk laces.

Aluwyyn
You see Aluwyyn Isenion of the House of the Floating Reed, an Elothean. Aluwyyn has an oval face with a painting of a white dove clutching a bundle of healing herbs on one side of the face, cold sapphire eyes and a classical nose. His strawberry hair is long and thick, and is worn arranged in an intricate Elven braid. He has tanned skin and an athletic build. He is very tall for an Elothean.

An oval black star sapphire rests on his forehead, just above his eyes. He has a tattoo of a brightly glowing unicorn prancing in the ocean surf on his neck.

He is wearing a damite mail balaclava with a reinforced design, a forest green farandine mantle embroidered with silver ivy, a winterweave meshor fox with glacier emerald eyes, a mottled green leather weapon harness intricately beaded in shades of gold, a long-sleeved grey silk shirt, an Imperial damite ringmail hauberk, a polished black ceremonial shield embossed with a seven-pointed star, some damite mail gloves with a reinforced design, a pair of polished silver zills engraved with a blackened sleeping fox, a pair of black pants with shadow emerald buckles and some bat-winged leather boots covered in iridescent scales.

Ayrell
You see Lady of Elamiri Ayrell Evyntine, Archmagess of Ilithi, an Elf. Ayrell has elegant arched eyebrows, pointed ears and exquisite lashes accentuating lustrous sapphire eyes. Her deep blue-streaked raven hair is hip length and wavy, and is worn in an elegant upswept arrangement threaded with an ornate silversteel chain twined with pale mistglass Elamiri roses. She has fair skin and a gracefully slender figure.

She is wearing a pair of sparkling earrings cast as climbing Elven ivy with sapphire blossoms, a lustrous choker of blued moonsilver suspending teardrop-cut twilight sapphires, an elegant indigo gown of delicate Elven snowlace, a gleaming silver signet ring bearing an intricate family seal, a lifesculpted moonsilver wedding band cradling a trillion-cut twilight sapphire, a spiraling lilac moonsilver engagement band crowned by a blue Elamiri sapphire and a fashionable pair of ebony leather thigh boots draped with Elven silver chains.

Eruwyn
You see Artist Eruwyn Cholares, Vice-Speaker of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order, a Human. Eruwyn has an exquisitely sculpted heart-shaped face with full sensual lips, delicately rounded ears, a dainty pair of wire-framed glasses wrought from gleaming sungold that lend prominence to long curling lashes of dark red surrounding expressive vivid jade eyes and a small slender nose. Her lush sun-streaked fiery red hair is knee-length and heavy, and is worn tied back in a thick rope-like column bound by a fragile sungold chain interspersed with white sapphires. She has a cream-colored complexion with satiny skin and an inflorescence of sungold Ilithic apple blossoms burgeoning sinuously along the lines of a perfectly proportioned petite figure. She is tiny for a Human.

Her back has a tattoo of an intricate knotwork mandala that begins centered between her shoulder blades and stretches outwards in a complex spiral of interwoven lines depicting the life cycle of an apple tree as it traverses the contours of her spine. The upper section of entangled branches shows spring and summer growth with pallid blooms and bright green leaves, while the lower boughs represent autumnal foliage and winter-bare limbs. Nestled within the scarlet and saffron-hued fall leaves are small gold-tinged apples. She is in good shape.

She is wearing a dusky purple phofe flower, a fragile sungold earcuff molded into a twining branch, an apple blossom-adorned artist's apron, an ethereal sunkissed chiffon empire gown resplendent in shades of honey and rose, a wide acenite commitment ring molded around a single rainbow sapphire and some shimmering gold firesilk slippers laced with delicate ivy vines.

'Glemma'
You see Stargazer Glemma Sklarbrug, a Dwarven Moon Mage. Glemma has star-flecked blue eyes, a button nose and dimples. Her flaxen hair is very long and curly, and is worn loose, tucked behind her ears. She has rosy skin and a shapely figure. She is tiny for a Dwarf.

A petite flower spider shaded in pastel hues floats lazily around her left wrist, glowing with a lustrous sheen against her skin. She has a thick mustache that leads into a short, bushy beard. Countless glass beads adorn the beard, twined around tiny braids to create a rippling gradient of rainbow hues. Her left ankle has a tattoo of a vibrant rainbow rose half unfurled to reveal its glittery heart.

She is wearing a white robe strewn with twinkling points of starlight, a delicate silver rose ring, a squishy moon-shaped pouch and some graceful silverwillow sandals.

'Hebion'
You see Lord Knight Hebion Cholares, Knight Commander of Ilithi, an Elf. Hebion has a handsomely sculpted face with a chiseled jaw, grandly curved and pointed ears and vivid gold rays enhancing striking amber eyes. His layered sun-streaked sable hair is neck-length and soft, and is worn in a careless, windblown arrangement. He has an irregular scar along the right pectoral muscle marring bronzed skin and a virile and powerfully athletic build. He is statuesque yet agile for an Elf.

He has a carefully groomed mustache that connects to a short, tidy beard. He has a tattoo of a sunburst mandala centered between his shoulder blades picked out in thick, dark lines that spread out to curl around each shoulder, and up the back of the neck. The bottom point lengthens into overlapping scales depicted in ebon ink that ends just above the lower back. Shadowed geometric shapes advance outward from the main design to create the image on his back.

He is wearing a narrow sungold earcuff molded into a twining branch, a smart military-style greatcoat of somber westan wool, an elegant black shirt, a wide acenite commitment ring molded around a single rainbow sapphire, a pair of sleek black trousers and a pair of black leather boots edged at the seams with silver.

He is wearing a coil of supple blood-red rope of plaited twill, a light lumium plate mask, a lumium ring helm, some lumium scale gloves, a pugilist's armguard of layered black steel plates, a diamondwood shield reinforced with silversteel spikes, a tight bundle, an ankle pouch with a silversteel lock, a black top hat accented with a niniam gear, an electroweave eyepatch, a swirling midnight-black viperskin cloak clasped with a carved black opal, a desert shaman's robe embroidered with an elaborate serpent motif, a belted viper-skin baldric fastened with a chiseled iron dragon buckle, a warrior's duffel bag, a glossy blue enamel ring set with black opal chips, a cut silver friendship ring, a silver band set with a dragon's scale sapphire, a scorched iron ring bearing a faded Estate Holder's crest, a blackened silver ring forged in the shape of a dragon, an ornate audrualm ring, an oilcloth moneybelt with leather straps, a twisted leather anklet, a plain tomiek anklet, some steel-toed footwraps with dark steelsilk straps and some reinforced blue-black steelsilk sandals with black leather trim.

Jaibriel
You see Widowmancer Jaibriel Laveau, Voodoo Priestess of Harawep, a Human. Her features are hidden behind an oversized crow's skull mask with an elongated beak. A shadowy orb rippling with silver arcs of light hovers like a will-o-wisp, following her diligently.

She is wearing a crooked mortician's hat with dried flowers caught in the band, a tightly twisted black cotton cravat pinned with a small BLOODgem in polished silver, a simply cut black diamond-hide waistcoat, a high-collared crimson shirt composed of moonspun silk, some sleek shadesatin pants embellished with silveress bands, some dark leather spats with ivory buttons and a pair of glittering black velvet ankle boots with silver grommets.

Miskton
You see Philomath Miskton Ramahk, Seer of the Ilithi Court, a Human Moon Mage. Miskton has an angular face, hawkish steel blue eyes and an aquiline nose. His dark brown hair is short and straight, and is worn loose. He has fair skin and a rangy build. He is very tall for a Human. He has a sleekly groomed beard elegantly framing his face. A soft, glistening shine adorns the hairs.

He is wearing a slouched russet felt hat with a Xibar-blue lotusweave band, some round spectacles with silversteel wire frames, a rugged safari shirt made from chestnut-hued Velakan linen, a rugged taupe leather utility belt with a multitude of thornweave pouches, some heavy titanese work pants with leather knee patches and some mahogany-hued leather boots stitched with runelike symbols along the toes.

Nilme
You see Langen Esturi Nilme Iondu'il, Dreamweaver of Fayrin's Rest, an Elven Bard. Nilme has an oval face with pouting lips, slightly pointed ears and sparkling violet eyes. Her silver-streaked black hair is very long and silky, and is worn arranged in an intricate Elven braid. She has pale skin and a gracefully slender figure. She is slightly under average height for an Elf.

A cabochon oval sana'ati heart rests on her forehead, just above her eyes. Her left ankle has a tattoo of a school of silver-flecked violet dancerfish swimming through a rippling musical staff.

She is wearing a gleaming silver circlet delicately engraved with sinuous vinery, a silversteel pendant centered with a sparkling heartstone, a brushed silver locket, a leaf-toned silk gown dyed in a shifting pattern of subtle greens, a translucent loveglass band set with a heartstone half note, a dazzling green garter trailing long ties of spun rainbow and some leaf green whisperlayne slippers affixed with translucent mistglass heels.

Qesem
You see Qesem, an Elothean Moon Mage. Qesem has an oval face, almond-shaped crystal blue eyes and a classical nose. His brown hair is very long and thick. He has fair skin and a lean build. He is slightly under average height for an Elothean. He is clean shaven.

He is wearing a cambrinth penannular brooch inlaid with tiny pearlescent leaves, a pair of tel'athi zills embellished with gleaming flame opals, a gwethdesuan, some polished goldenoak spectacles attached to a chain of aquamarine beads, some pewter filigree earrings threaded with fire opal beads, a deeply cowled cloak with a heavy austere mantle, a snow-white geshiloira flower, a blue leather bag secured with a dira-shaped clasp, a journey pack, a slim ironwood telescope case lined with goldenrod burlap, a bronze lockpick ring and some delicate leather sandals fastened by black fox-shaped sana'ati buckles.

Saslisena
You see Saslisena Echoya, a Rakash. Saslisena has sparkling crystal blue eyes. Her golden hair is long and wavy, and is worn in a simple, pulled-back style held in place by a slender moonsilver chain adorned with delicate butterflies. She has pale skin and a svelte figure.

A luminous orb of coruscating rainbowed light hovers like a will-o-wisp, following her diligently.

She is wearing a serene silken wrap of sapphire blue embellished with hand-painted butterflies, some delicate lace wings accented in gold glitter butterflies, a blue chiffon gown intricately embroidered with colorful butterflies, a gold ring and some high-heeled moonsilk slippers.

Shaoimhe
You see Tartling Shaoimhe Bramblebairn of Elanthia, a Halfling. Shaoimhe has an angular face, slightly pointed ears, tilted starry silver eyes and a pair of spiraled windsteel nose rings through the right side of a small nose. Her bright green-streaked deep blue hair is short and curly and has been shaved at the sides, and is worn pulled back in a loose ponytail bound with a wispy chain of wyndeflowers flecked with lightning amethysts. She has tanned skin and a lissome figure. She is slightly under average height for a Halfling.

Some gleaming musical notes carved from faceted rainbow sapphires float lazily around her left forearm, glowing with a lustrous sheen against her skin. Her left wrist has a tattoo of a school of silver-flecked violet dancerfish swimming through a rippling musical staff.

She is wearing a heavy wax-covered canvas longcoat fastened with numerous thin leather straps, a snug dark BLOODlace bandeau wrapped around the chest, an indurium neithrel band set with a starstone and engraved with tarts, some dark red pants with writhing shadows encircling the hems and a pair of crypt-black leather ankle boots decorated with electrum chains.

Sonatina
Sonatina has a triangular face, tufted ears, electrifying cat-slitted blue-grey eyes and a small nose. Her blue-black mane is hip-length and silky, and is worn pulled back by a delicate rose gold chain strung with clusters of silky honeysuckle and allowed to flow over the shoulders. She has black fur accented by some glittery platinum stars, a slender tail and a gracefully slender figure. She is very tall for a Prydaen.

Some icy-white geshi pearls accented by winter opals float lazily around her neck, glowing with a lustrous sheen against her fur.

She is wearing an elegant lace and pearl shoulder necklace, a puffy stormy grey camlet purse in the shape of a thundercloud, a lush stormy grey velvet gown framed by a dramatic tempest sapphire collar, a windsteel neithrel band dangling voilyne demisemiquaver notes along the chains and a pair of golden heels adorned with tiny charms.

Stelling
You see Stray Stelling Constalon, True Bard, an Elf. Stelling has pointed ears and dreamy gold eyes. His blue-black hair is short and thick, and is worn tousled. He has tanned skin.

He has a scruffy growth of stubble on his face.

He is wearing a songsilk minstrel's cloak of sapphire blue clasped with a Syrin's heart wren, a stormy grey steelsilk fighting shirt, a silversteel signet ring featuring an Idon's sapphire, a wide black leather belt with an Idon's sapphire-studded agonite buckle, a sinuous leather bullwhip, some dark leather fighting pants fastened with ebony studs and some deep ebony leather boots with engraved silver toe caps.

Tiarmo
You see Enoptromancer Tiarmo Ilarion, Con Artist of the Tavern Troupe Performing Order, an Elf. Tiarmo has an angular face with peaked eyebrows, some delicate captive bead hoops wrought from lambent moonsilver ascending the helix of both pointed ears, some night-black kohl flawlessly applied to accentuate his tilted almond-shaped stormy charcoal eyes, a classical nose and a cleft chin. His peony pink hair is hip length and silky with ombre highlights, and is worn in a tousled mass of locks that tumbles over his shoulders. He has warm caramel-hued skin and a well-defined build. He is short for an Elf.

His forearm has a tattoo of a fluffy cotton candy pink poodle wearing a lavish rhinestone-studded collar.

He is wearing a glittering sideways "T" pendant caught upon a delicate rolo chain, a sapphire blue velvet frock coat embellished with complex silver filigree on the stand collar and down the sleeves, a dashing linen pirate's shirt that drapes low in the front, an acanth-threaded dual-metal ring entangling a scoundrel's diamond, some ridiculously tight slim-fit black trousers artfully ripped at both knees and some sapphire blue diamond-hide boots buckled with darkstone.

Useff
You see Melomaniac Useff Budna, Protector of Ilithi, an Elven Bard. Useff has slightly pointed ears and mismatched eyes, one gold and the other hazel. His brunette hair is long and thick, and is worn pulled back in a multitude of beaded braids. He has dark skin and an athletic build. He is a bit over average height for an Elf.

His forearm has a tattoo of a silver dragon with fierce talons and BLOOD red eyes.

He is wearing a double-strung spiritwood lockbow with orichalcum tips, a black leather jacket with a foamy pint of stout embroidered on the sleeve, a dashing linen shirt stitched with brilliant multi-colored silk threads, a swank inky black poplin cravat pinned with an iridescent black fathomstone in an oval setting, a translucent loveglass band set with a heartstone half note, a black gold thumb ring inlaid with shadowy black jet, a dergatine locksmith's strand fastened with a black diamond solitaire, a sandalwood case crafted to hold a conductor's baton, some jet black leather pants and some pale black leather fleece-lined boots.

Yallen
You see Yallen of Elanthia, a Gnome. A diffuse, honey-colored light undulates lazily across her skin, swirling and edDYING with every movement. Her features are hidden behind a green and gold dragon mask covered in glittery scales.

She is wearing a green and gold dragon mask covered in glittery scales, a flashy gold pin engraved with the words, "Never Buy, Only Liberate", a bright green firesilk dragon costume adorned with scaly leather wings, an elegant stormy grey leather longcoat tailored with notched lapels and some barefoot heartstring lace sandals braided with daisies.