Aislynn/Logs/20240718

Event Name: The Webweaver and her Children

Event Instance: Prime

Real Date: 2024-07-18

Game Date of Event: 449-08-??

Point of View: Aislynn

<[07:06:53 PM] You quietly say, I'll start in just a few. Most people have probably found us. Asemath isn't that big, after all. [07:06:54 PM] You ponder. [07:06:56 PM] You quietly say, Probably. [07:07:03 PM] Elurora flashes a quick grin at you. [07:07:05 PM] [Asemath Academy, Auditorium] [07:07:05 PM] This hall, used for lectures and other presentations, can hold the entire student body and faculty of the Academy. Rows of benches for the students and chairs for the professors are arranged before a low platform for the speakers or guests. The room is done in polished rosewood walls enlivened with woven hangings in abstract patterns. Brass and crystal lightglobes hold candles for evening presentations. [07:07:05 PM] You also see a rainbow silk picnic cloth ringed in rencate cupcake charms with several things on it and a shaggy husky puppy. [07:07:05 PM] Also here: Danger Wizard Dasheek who has a stony visage, Strawberry Nurse Illiya, Mathematician Avrenka, Enduring Mhikal who is sitting, Alshabi Kamisama, Shrine Keeper Miakashaiyo who is emanating a malevolent holy aura, Planesweaver Navesi, Haxen, Black Fox Xionara who has a stony visage, Niliaevat Raesh Isen Malorna who is circled by ephemeral phantom sharks, Mute Arachnomancer Puuka who is sitting, Be'ort's Tear Misaericordia, Souv, Valynn, Wildflower Levie, Stumbler Sban, Citizen Miraeven, Elemental Aegis Tekhelet who is sheathed in an aura of crackling electricity, Sacred Hound Imroth, Mother Jaelia who is emanating a benevolent holy aura, Battlecaster Voidfang, Ryeka, Truthseeker Elurora whose figure is gracefully highlighted in a soft aurora of silvery-violet light and Battle Empath Rejind. [07:07:05 PM] Obvious exits: out. [07:07:24 PM] You fidget nervously. [07:09:32 PM] (Aislynn clambers atop the speaker's platform and drags a podium to center-stage with a horrid screech of wood on wood that cuts through the chatter easily. She winces, glancing around as if to see if anyone noticed, and rattles her claws nervously.) [07:09:37 PM] Elurora gazes at you. [07:10:17 PM] You take in a great breath of air. [07:10:19 PM] You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs. [07:10:19 PM] Souv says, Before we begin. let's all thank Aislynn for speaking today. [07:10:28 PM] Souv looks at you and applauds! [07:10:29 PM] Jaelia looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf! [07:10:30 PM] Rejind looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf! [07:10:35 PM] Tirost's body below the waist is soaked. [07:10:47 PM] You quietly say to Souv, Pfft. You've no idea what I'm going to say. I might just lecture you all for an anlas about your rampant use of Sorcery. [07:10:48 PM] You squint. [07:10:54 PM] Souv grins at you. [07:10:55 PM] Elurora starts chortling at you! [07:11:04 PM] Elurora says, I'd still have heard worse lectures. [07:11:05 PM] Souv says, I know almost nothing about the subject. [07:11:09 PM] You chortle softly at some secret joke. [07:11:09 PM] Elore says, Yeah you guys, stop breaking magic. [07:11:11 PM] Elore nods to you. [07:11:12 PM] Jaelia asks you, It can't be more mundane and condemning than the ones I sometimes give, can it? [07:11:14 PM] Elurora giggles at Elore. [07:11:16 PM] You nod at Elore, in complete agreement with her views. [07:11:17 PM] Tekhelet asks you, Sorcery does seem to be a problem right now doesn't it? [07:11:18 PM] You grin. [07:11:19 PM] Elore nods. [07:11:45 PM] You quietly say to Tekhelet, It's always been a problem. I suspect it's actually becoming less of a problem, because of... Well. Things I'll talk about shortly. [07:11:49 PM] You click your claws together. [07:11:53 PM] Elurora cocks her head at you. [07:11:57 PM] Tekhelet says to you, I see. [07:12:01 PM] Imroth narrows his eyes. [07:12:02 PM] Tekhelet folds his arms across his chest. [07:12:03 PM] Jaelia peers quizzically at you. [07:12:06 PM] Souv whispers, it's time. don't worry, I'm with you all the way [07:12:07 PM] Tekhelet leans against a wooden bench. [07:12:09 PM] You take in a great breath of air. [07:12:13 PM] Elore takes a seat. [07:12:15 PM] Elore leans back. [07:12:16 PM] Illiya looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf! [07:12:21 PM] You pet your flower spider. It wriggles its palps happily. [07:12:42 PM] You take in a great breath of air. [07:12:44 PM] You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs. [07:12:48 PM] You nod. [07:12:55 PM] You solemnly say, Welcome, all, and thank you for lending me some of your time to discuss the Webmother, and how she potentially fits in with the current chaotic magic. I will try and speak loudly enough for you folks in the back to hear, but I ask for your patience, as I have never shared my theories with quite so many people at once. [07:12:55 PM] (Elurora cleans the frosting off her fingers then turns her focus to Aislynn.) [07:12:59 PM] Tirost sits down on the wooden bench. [07:13:09 PM] Souv takes a seat. [07:13:20 PM] (Aislynn rattles her claws and gives a tiny, anxious trill.) [07:13:21 PM] Voidfang nods to you. [07:13:25 PM] (Tekhelet stands in the back) [07:13:28 PM] Navesi gazes at you. [07:13:30 PM] Xionara rubs you gently, massaging your sore muscles. [07:13:32 PM] Valynn gazes at you. [07:13:35 PM] You quietly say, You're all rather intimidating, you know. [07:13:37 PM] You squint. [07:13:39 PM] Xionara chuckles. [07:13:39 PM] Illiya smiles encouragingly at Aislynn. [07:13:39 PM] (Voidfang leans against a wall.) [07:13:40 PM] Haxen grins. [07:13:41 PM] Mhikal grins. [07:13:42 PM] Tekhelet chuckles. [07:13:43 PM] Elurora flashes a wide grin at you. [07:13:44 PM] Imroth exclaims, Nonsense! [07:13:46 PM] Illiya quietly exclaims to you, You're doing great! [07:13:46 PM] Imroth moves into position to block attacks against you! [07:13:49 PM] Valynn winks at you. [07:13:50 PM] (Aislynn inhales deeply, and shuffles through some notecards on the podium, focusing on her material instead of the audience.) [07:13:53 PM] Tekhelet laughs! [07:13:54 PM] Navesi says, We're friendly. [07:13:55 PM] Voidfang says to you, Nope, I am a bread popsicle. [07:13:58 PM] Illiya chuckles at Imroth. [07:13:59 PM] You chortle at Voidfang. [07:13:59 PM] Souv says, And friends. [07:14:00 PM] You adjust your icesteel-framed spectacles into place. [07:14:00 PM] Souv nods to you. [07:14:10 PM] You clearly say, Harawep. The Widowmaker, the Webweaver, the twin swords of Vengeance and Betrayal. [07:14:12 PM] Elurora quietly says, And if anyone is rude, Sir Imroth and glare at them. [07:14:13 PM] Tirost smiles at Ryeka. [07:14:14 PM] Malorna says, I still bite. [07:14:15 PM] Elurora winks at Imroth. [07:14:21 PM] Haxen nods to Elore. [07:14:22 PM] Imroth nods in agreement. [07:14:25 PM] You faithfully say, Most know Her as simply the Betrayer - a Dark Goddess who is the mistress of the disloyal, plotters and conspirators, deceivers, murderers and assassins. She is the poisoner, the destroyer, the hag who turns children against parents, clan against clan. She wields lightning as easily as a dagger in the back, and can be just as subtle and scheming as She is capricious and destructive. [07:14:47 PM] Ryeka smiles at you, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. [07:14:50 PM] Ryeka nods to you. [07:14:55 PM] You fervently say, What many don't know is that Harawep is also tasked with maintaining the health of the Web of Fate, upon whose threads mana flows. While Her avatar, the Great Spider, was not serving as the site of the Hollows Eve festival, it was walking the strands, purging and paring away at a vast corruption of the divine order the Web represents. [07:15:11 PM] Xionara angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at you. [07:15:17 PM] Elurora furrows her brow. [07:15:25 PM] You ominously say, This corruption was ascribed not simply to necromancers, who tug and toy with the threads with reckless abandon, but to all those who practice sorceries, twisting mana into unnatural configurations to suit their whims, and doing irreparable harm in the process. [07:15:48 PM] Valynn tilts her head, clearly curious about something. [07:15:49 PM] Navesi frowns. [07:15:50 PM] (Aislynn squints out across the audience as if trying to discern who present regularly mangles mana for their own aims.) [07:15:56 PM] Elore gazes intently into her sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface. [07:16:05 PM] You clearly say, History tells us of many fascinating individuals who have been touched by and changed by the Widowmaker - those like the Huntress, who is nearly divinity in her own right, granted awesome power in pursuit of vengeance with Harawep's blessing. Others have been offered a glimpse at the Great Weaver's plans, allowed to turn their hands to Her work... and were destroyed in the attempt. [07:16:05 PM] (Dasheek looks innocent.) [07:16:13 PM] Atvus looks over his shoulder nervously. [07:16:24 PM] Ryeka rubs her nose. [07:16:35 PM] You soberly say, One such recent student of Harawep's patterns is Captain Kurmin, presumed pilot of the Great Spider. He underwent phenomenal physiological changes to survive better on the Web of Fate - he gained organs and extreme flexibility and articulation of his limbs, allowing him to scurry straight up vertical surface. His entire circulatory structure became a partially open system like that of a spider, allowing for more direct nutrient allocation while maintaining the musculature and skeletal structure of any other vertebrate. [07:16:47 PM] Elurora rubs her nose. [07:16:50 PM] (Aislynn fiddles with her notecards, glancing up at the many pairs of eyes, tail flicking and twitching with nervous energy.) [07:16:58 PM] Elore leans forward and rests her chin in her hand and directs a thoughtful expression at you. [07:17:05 PM] You somberly say, Thus changed, Kurmin undertook Her work, convincing adventurers to tie the Web to this Plane using stura atulave, that Her avatar might fully manifest, as was Her Will. And when She had filled him with Her Truth, let him hear the vibrations of the Web clearly, let him see the warp and weft of the tapestry of Her making... She destroyed him. [07:17:14 PM] Xionara gawks at you. [07:17:27 PM] Ryeka blinks. [07:17:35 PM] You simply say, And then there are the Spidersworn. [07:17:50 PM] You matter-of-factly say, Some might call them a cult, and by many definitions, that's likely an appropriate label. They are a group of humans, all devout worshipers of Harawep, who have been granted a great gift by the wildling spiders they tend. With an infusion of venom, these humans become a part of a communion with all other Spidersworn, sharing one mind. They think as one, act as one, and speak as one, and communicate easily with all of Harawep's children. [07:18:03 PM] Atvus shudders. [07:18:07 PM] Elurora tilts her head, clearly curious about something. [07:18:12 PM] Ryeka ponders. [07:18:13 PM] Voidfang ponders. [07:18:19 PM] Jaelia smiles at you. [07:18:20 PM] You truthfully say, The Spidersworn are only ever humans - no other race is so changed by the process, simply suffering a headache, a rash, and some pain. This same venom is a powerful and painful weapon against those who are afflicted by what the Spidersworn call the sickness, the taint, the corruption that is Necromancy. For these, there is agony, a purging of that which sickens, and death. [07:18:23 PM] Tekhelet says, Huh. [07:18:41 PM] Mhikal mutters something into the air about humans. [07:18:47 PM] Tirost smiles at Navesi. [07:18:48 PM] Haxen takes a sip of his wine. [07:18:50 PM] You gravely say, One of the Spidersworn's most sacred duties is to protect and nurture the wildling spiders, Harawep's favorite children. [07:18:56 PM] Elore says to Mhikal in Ilithic, You can say that again. [07:18:57 PM] Elore nods. [07:19:05 PM] (Aislynn gestures to the viridian spiderling at her side, then takes a handful of tiny spiderlings carved from grey atulave from a pocket and spills them across the surface of her podium.) [07:19:10 PM] Mhikal winks at Elore. [07:19:20 PM] You clearly say, The life cycle of wildling spiders is very long. Eternal, in fact. They are essentially immortal unless killed, spending their first years of life - hundreds, if not thousands of years - within the tiny droplets of mana that coalesce upon the Web. At this age, they are small and vulnerable, and rarely leave their droplets, only able to consume mana directly from the source. [07:19:26 PM] Elore appears to be trying hard not to grin. [07:19:29 PM] Elore leans forward. [07:19:30 PM] Elore gazes at you. [07:19:50 PM] You concisely say, As they age, the wildling spiders outgrow their egg-droplets. When they are mere centuries old, they are about the size of a fist, and can consume mana from the blood of those they deem worthy. Elder spiders are much larger, two or three feet in size, and able to spin wildlace. [07:19:57 PM] Xionara gazes at you. [07:20:05 PM] You adjust your icesteel-framed spectacles into place. [07:20:09 PM] Ryeka blinks. [07:20:10 PM] Elurora squints at you. [07:20:20 PM] You discerningly say, No matter what the source of mana is, wildling spiders are superficially changed by the mana they consume. Each type of mana alters which glowing colors fill their crystalline forms. Life mana gives the wildling spiders blues and greens, holy mana brings bright whites and golds, elemental mana offers elemental hues (fiery reds, electric blues, and so forth), and those that feed on lunar mana gain the colors of the moons and stars. [07:20:46 PM] Ryeka nods to you. [07:20:50 PM] You warningly say, No wildling spiders can feed off of the perversion of the mana streams that is arcane mana. Should they accidentally consume such a tainted substance, they will almost certainly die. Even being in the presence of a necromancer is painful for them, and could be death. [07:21:03 PM] Ryeka frowns. [07:21:20 PM] You hesitantly say, Which makes me wonder if... if those spiderlings in the swarm that offered Zehira relief from her sickness when the wildling spiders first appeared... sacrificed themselves in the act. [07:21:28 PM] You grimace. [07:21:33 PM] Elurora gazes at you. [07:21:40 PM] (Aislynn inhales deeply again, stacking her notes neatly. She looks up with a determined expression, meeting the gazes of the gathered audience.) [07:21:40 PM] Ryeka frowns. [07:21:41 PM] Atvus frowns. [07:21:43 PM] Puuka ponders. [07:21:50 PM] Valynn raises an eyebrow. [07:21:56 PM] Atvus leans forward. [07:22:00 PM] Caledric offers Jaelia a vivid cupcake piled high with raspberry-pink icing and spider-shaped sprinkles. [07:22:00 PM] You candidly say, I thank you all for listening up to this point. I have offered facts and observations about Harawep and Her children that I feel are pertinent to the current issues with magic. Please allow me a final few moments of pure speculation, and then I will welcome any questions and discussion. [07:22:18 PM] Mhikal nods to you. [07:22:27 PM] Tekhelet shifts his weight. [07:22:29 PM] Mhikal smiles and beckons Aislynn to continue. [07:22:30 PM] You earnestly say, I will preface by saying that there is a strong chance that nothing that follows is... accurate. I rarely share so many details about my theories, and frankly, it's rather terrifying coming in front of all of you and spooling out my conspiracies, especially when I know I'm wrong far more often than I am right. But I suppose it only takes being right once for it all to be worthwhile. [07:22:47 PM] Elurora smiles at you. [07:22:48 PM] Elore praises you. [07:22:51 PM] Ryeka smiles at you, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. [07:22:54 PM] Ayrell smiles at you. [07:22:59 PM] (Jaelia offers Aislynn a nod and comforting smile in understanding.) [07:22:59 PM] Elore quietly says to you, You're doing great. [07:22:59 PM] > [07:23:00 PM] (Aislynn bites her lip as she scoops up a handful of the spindly atulave spiders. Idly, like a gambler stacking dice, she begins stacking one spider atop another, rotating the top most spider 1/16th of the way counterclockwise, until a few dozen spiders have been combined into a jumble of limbs hiding a core of body atop body.) [07:23:06 PM] Illiya nods in agreement. [07:23:21 PM] Voidfang ponders. [07:23:30 PM] You quietly say, I rather hope that I am wrong, in fact, because if I am right, we may be doomed. [07:23:36 PM] Illiya blinks at you. [07:23:38 PM] Voidfang asks you, If nothing that follows is accurate, was anything that preceded? [07:23:38 PM] Puuka peers quizzically at you. [07:23:41 PM] Haxen raises an eyebrow. [07:23:41 PM] Elore smirks. [07:23:45 PM] You glance about furtively as you draw your leathery wings around you like a shroud. [07:23:53 PM] Valynn folds her arms across her chest. [07:23:55 PM] You conspiratorially say, Let us imagine, for a moment, that Harawep's avatar was actually destroyed when it caught fire and fled to the depths of the ocean in 432. I don't believe it for an instant, of course - a little fire doesn't destroy a divine avatar, any more than.. Hrmph. Than a pebble would cause Hodierna's unicorn to limp, or than Chadatru's lion has fleas. [07:23:57 PM] Elore says, There's a worse crowd of people to be doomed with, at least. [07:24:06 PM] You snort, loudly. [07:24:25 PM] (Aislynn fiddles with her stack of carved spiders, moving the upper sections of the mass back and forth with the click-click-click of tiny stone bodies tapping against each other.) [07:24:45 PM] You resolutely say, But let us suppose that the avatar has been unable to see to Her duties on the Web for these last 17 years. We cannot possibly imagine how far and how fast the corruption has spread without an Immortal hand to cut it away. The reach of the sickness, by now, would be immeasurably vast, and impossible to prune in isolation. As the Webmother's avatar told me in 421, the Web itself would have to be Undone, and Remade. There is no other way to ensure the purity of this Plane, or any of those that touch it. [07:25:15 PM] You ominously say, Which brings us to the here and now, and the magical reordering we are watching unfold. First, magic was entirely disrupted, on a scale we haven't seen since the Hand of Meraud exploded. When it returned, it was... immiscible. Untwinable. Each strand, each type of mana actively resists the sort of intermixing that Sorcery requires, refusing to be rewoven in a way contrary to Her design. [07:25:31 PM] You shift your weight. [07:25:32 PM] Ryeka ponders. [07:25:41 PM] Xionara scratches one ear, looking bemused. [07:25:45 PM] Voidfang sighs. [07:25:45 PM] > [07:25:45 PM] You wryly say, It seems (to me, at least) that She has had enough of our inexpert tangling of Her Web, and has taken steps to ensure that going forward, the Web will protect itself against such naive mixing of unlike mana. [07:25:56 PM] Voidfang nods. [07:25:59 PM] Jaelia beams at you! What a warm feeling! [07:26:05 PM] Elurora gazes thoughtfully at you. [07:26:05 PM] (Aislynn taps one claw against her many-legged stack of arachnids, drawing attention to the curiosity.) [07:26:15 PM] Valynn ponders. [07:26:16 PM] Mhikal raises his hand. [07:26:16 PM] Imroth ponders. [07:26:20 PM] You warningly say, If I am right - and let us pray that I am not - Then this is Liraxes. Harawep's new avatar. Not He, or She, or even a singular It, but the it of a swarm of many creatures assembling itself into one mass. Thousands of wildling spiders moving and acting as one to enact Her will, both upon the Web, and here, on the Plane of Abiding. [07:26:36 PM] Elurora chews on her lip, looking deep in concentration. [07:26:45 PM] Ryeka ponders. [07:26:50 PM] You resonantly say, We paved the way for Her manifestation 28 years ago, when we raised the stura atulave, fettering the Web to the realm of flesh and blood like She asked us to. We built the bridge She needed, and She has sent Her children to remake the world as She desires. [07:26:53 PM] Elore gazes silently at you. [07:27:20 PM] You quietly say, We cannot know, just yet, if She intends to destroy everything, harvesting the raw materials She will need to start Her weavings anew. Perhaps She will still be able to preserve those parts of existence that resist corruption and taint, and perhaps we can take shelter in those places. [07:27:27 PM] (Jaelia quirks an eyebrow as she contemplates the ideas presented.) [07:27:35 PM] Illiya gazes thoughtfully at you. [07:27:43 PM] Xionara jots down some notes. [07:27:50 PM] You simply say, Or perhaps not. Only time can tell, and I suspect it won't take much time at all to become clear whether I am just a paranoid conspiracy theorist, or a well-informed prophet of the Unmaking of the world as we know it. We shall see. [07:28:17 PM] Puuka shrugs. [07:28:20 PM] (Aislynn bows her head graciously to the audience, collects her notecards and atulave spiderlings, and gazes about, looking immensely relieved to be done speaking.) [07:28:26 PM] Mhikal raises his hand. [07:28:27 PM] Souv looks at you and applauds! [07:28:27 PM] Elurora looks at you and applauds! [07:28:27 PM] Tirost smiles. [07:28:29 PM] Atvus whistles a merry tune. [07:28:29 PM] Ryeka smiles at you, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. [07:28:31 PM] Avrenka looks at you and applauds! [07:28:31 PM] Tirost applauds. [07:28:31 PM] Raising her Black and White martini to you, Navesi gives you a toast. Cheers! [07:28:33 PM] Atvus whistles at you. [07:28:33 PM] Raising his red wine to you, Haxen gives you a toast. Cheers! [07:28:34 PM] Mhikal smiles at you. [07:28:35 PM] Ryeka looks at you and applauds! [07:28:35 PM] Jaelia looks at you and applauds! [07:28:36 PM] Atvus looks at you and applauds! [07:28:37 PM] Valynn smiles at you. [07:28:37 PM] Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples. [07:28:38 PM] Avrenka says to you, Fascinating theory. I'm entranced. [07:28:39 PM] Imroth looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf! [07:28:39 PM] Navesi applauds. [07:28:40 PM] Squinting at you, Xionara takes careful aim and throws a waffled fish-shaped pastry with a delicate honey glaze at you. Duck! [07:28:40 PM] Ayrell looks at you and applauds! [07:28:40 PM] Illiya waves a waffled fish-shaped pastry with a delicate honey glaze at you. [07:28:42 PM] Ryeka nods. [07:28:42 PM] Illiya looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf! [07:28:45 PM] Xionara babbles incoherently. [07:28:45 PM] You quietly ask, Are there any questions? Comments? Personal observations? Conspiracy theories? [07:28:48 PM] Valynn nods at Avrenka, obviously agreeing with his views. [07:28:48 PM] Tekhelet applauds. [07:28:49 PM] Atvus raises his hand. [07:28:50 PM] You chuckle. [07:28:50 PM] Mhikal says, I have one. [07:28:52 PM] You nod to Mhikal. [07:28:53 PM] Xionara shifts uneasily, avoiding eye contact with you. [07:28:56 PM] Xionara ducks her head. [07:29:01 PM] Voidfang sighs. [07:29:02 PM] Voidfang raises his hand. [07:29:12 PM] Mhikal says, I tend not to dabble in sorcery or any other realms of magic other than Life. [07:29:12 PM] Tekhelet rubs his hands together. [07:29:19 PM] You praise Mhikal. [07:29:26 PM] Ryeka says, I was in a meeting in Shard recently when Liraxes was spoken of. Certainly no one else has any ideas who or what Liraxes might be. [07:29:28 PM] Mhikal asks, Why is my magic going awry? [07:30:06 PM] You quietly say to Mhikal, Because the Web is the structure upon and through which mana comes to us. And the health of the Web is... not good. [07:30:10 PM] Elurora slowly says to Mhikal, Just because you did not dump poison into the river, doesn't mean you aren't effected when you drink from it. [07:30:17 PM] You nod at Elurora, in complete agreement with her views. [07:30:30 PM] Mhikal nods to Elurora. [07:30:35 PM] Mhikal says, That make sense. [07:30:48 PM] Mhikal asks, How can we support the cleansing of the mana streams? [07:30:59 PM] Jaelia says to Mhikal, We do not fully understand why it happened. Other than there has been a long build up. It was far worse. People used to die from it quite frequently. The Invetervention of Meraud and Firulf has brought us some peace. [07:31:22 PM] Jaelia says, Nor do we know how long that boon may last and need to be mindful of this/. [07:31:31 PM] Ryeka nods in agreement. [07:31:38 PM] Mhikal ponders. [07:31:40 PM] Avrenka raises his hand. [07:31:53 PM] Tekhelet says to Jaelia, Clearly there are higher powers at work here. [07:31:54 PM] You quietly say to Mhikal, There are places here, on this Plane, of deep corruption. The Dark Hand, Zaulfung, so very many others. If we can make any headway in reducing those... Any at all... We might stave of Her fury. But I doubt it. [07:32:13 PM] Jaelia smiles at Tekhelet. [07:32:22 PM] You whisper to Avrenka, I see you. Atvus, Voidfang, then you. [07:32:26 PM] Avrenka nods to you. [07:32:31 PM] You quietly ask Atvus, You had a... question? Comment? Theory? [07:32:38 PM] Atvus gives you a slight nod. [07:32:51 PM] Atvus says, Just a question. [07:32:58 PM] You quietly say to Atvus, Ask away. I've already said the crazy parts. [07:33:00 PM] You grin at Atvus. [07:33:06 PM] Souv says, It makes sense. [07:33:09 PM] Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples. [07:33:09 PM] Tirost whispers, I would like to ask a question, if there's time. [07:33:15 PM] Voidfang shakes his head. [07:33:17 PM] Voidfang sighs. [07:33:22 PM] You whisper to Tirost, Absolutely. Voidfang, Avrenka, then you. [07:33:24 PM] Imroth says, Interesting theory. [07:33:27 PM] Mhikal asks, So, just to be clear... wipe out the adan'f? [07:34:02 PM] You quietly say to Mhikal, It's a good start. [07:34:05 PM] Mhikal nods. [07:34:06 PM] Navesi raises her hand. [07:34:21 PM] Atvus asks, Might be slightly off topic, but it's one I ask most folks who're knowin' of such things. Any idea why Harawep accepts offerins of parts of her wee spider children, when other gods find such offerins repulsive? [07:34:23 PM] You whisper to Navesi, I see you. Voidfang, Avrenka, Tirost, then you. [07:34:30 PM] Navesi gives you a slight nod. [07:34:32 PM] Ryeka says, The adan'f themselves were created- so we need to deal with the creators too. [07:34:59 PM] Mhikal says, I might need to know a bit more about those creators. [07:35:08 PM] Navesi asks Atvus, Does Meraud not accept blood wolf pelts? [07:35:16 PM] Jaelia says to Atvus, Each Immortal asks for an offering to be meaingful in some way. When you offer them something that falls within their domain or realm of symbolsim, it at least shows some thought in exchange for the request being made. [07:35:20 PM] Ryeka nods to Mhikal. [07:35:20 PM] Imroth says to Atvus, Each immortal accepts different offerings. [07:35:40 PM] Illiya says, It's hard for us to know the thinking of the Immortals. [07:35:49 PM] Elurora flashes a wide grin at Illiya. [07:35:49 PM] Elurora nods to Illiya. [07:35:50 PM] You quietly ask Atvus, Ahh... That, I've no idea. That's a cleric thing. I know She respects blood and faith. Perhaps by ritually returning parts of her children, you are returning to Her that which She loves most? [07:36:04 PM] Atvus nods to you. [07:36:13 PM] Atvus says to you, I'll have to find a cleric an' ask 'em then. [07:36:17 PM] You grin at Atvus. [07:36:20 PM] Illiya begins chortling at Atvus. [07:36:28 PM] Ryeka grins at Atvus, her dimples flashing into view. [07:36:32 PM] You quietly ask Voidfang, You had a question? [07:36:34 PM] Tekhelet says to Atvus, Preferably a Rakash one. [07:36:43 PM] Atvus ponders. [07:36:44 PM] Atvus nods to Tekhelet. [07:36:51 PM] Tirost nods at Valynn, obviously agreeing with her views. [07:37:14 PM] Elurora slowly asks Atvus, Aren't you a Cleric? [07:37:17 PM] Elurora furrows her brow. [07:37:21 PM] Atvus shakes his head at Elurora. [07:37:21 PM] Tekhelet chuckles. [07:37:24 PM] Avrenka chortles softly at some secret joke. [07:37:27 PM] Atvus says to Elurora, Shaman. S'different. [07:37:39 PM] Imroth ponders. [07:37:46 PM] Elurora says to Atvus, I'd ask you to explain, but it's probably not the time. [07:37:47 PM] Elurora chortles softly at some secret joke. [07:37:51 PM] You whisper to Voidfang, Need me to come back to you? [07:37:57 PM] Atvus says to Elurora, Shamans have more feathers. [07:37:58 PM] Elore gasps at Mhikal! [07:37:58 PM] > [07:38:01 PM] Atvus nods to Elurora. [07:38:03 PM] Illiya grins at Atvus, her dimples flashing into view. [07:38:04 PM] Tekhelet ponders. [07:38:06 PM] Voidfang shakes his head at you. [07:38:07 PM] Tekhelet nods. [07:38:08 PM] Imroth says, Bird people. [07:38:10 PM] Imroth nods in agreement. [07:38:21 PM] Mhikal grins at Elore. [07:38:24 PM] You whisper to Voidfang, Question answered already? [07:38:37 PM] Xionara begins chortling at Imroth. [07:38:43 PM] Mhikal winks at Elore. [07:38:46 PM] Elurora glances at Imroth. [07:38:47 PM] Elurora glances at Atvus. [07:38:48 PM] Tekhelet grasps his chin roughly and jerks it to the side. You hear a loud pop and see him visibly relax. [07:38:49 PM] (Jaelia leans down to scratch the cream kitten then offers a quick prayer of thanks to Tamsine) [07:38:51 PM] Voidfang whispers, No. I simply no longer care to ask the question I had. [07:38:53 PM] Ayrell smiles at Elurora. [07:38:55 PM] Illiya beams at Jaelia! [07:38:56 PM] You nod to Voidfang. [07:38:56 PM] Ayrell nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views. [07:38:58 PM] Elore laughs with delight, her eyes full of merriment. [07:39:01 PM] Mhikal chuckles. [07:39:03 PM] You quietly ask Avrenka, You had a question? [07:39:03 PM] You quietly ask Avrenka, You had a question? [07:39:06 PM] Avrenka nods to you. [07:39:11 PM] Miakashaiyo tilts her head to one side. [07:39:21 PM] Xionara sighs. [07:39:58 PM] Xionara nods to Malorna. [07:40:07 PM] Souv smiles at Allye. [07:40:08 PM] Elurora hugs Allye, getting a smile in return. [07:40:09 PM] Allye flashes a quick grin. [07:40:10 PM] You chirr contentedly at Allye. [07:40:22 PM] Valynn grins at Allye. [07:40:29 PM] Allye grins sheepishly. [07:40:40 PM] Jaelia beams at Allye! [07:40:40 PM] Allye gives you an amiable nod. [07:41:03 PM] Allye whispers, Sorry to be so late! I lost track of time while preparing some ithor. [07:41:13 PM] You whisper to Allye, Hehe, quite alright! [07:41:25 PM] Jaelia raises her hand. [07:41:47 PM] Haxen smiles. [07:41:59 PM] You whisper to Jaelia, I see you. Tirost, Navesi, and then you. [07:42:13 PM] Elurora says to you, You have given us all a lot to think about, I applaud your bravery at getting up in front of us all to share. [07:42:15 PM] Jaelia nods to you. [07:42:20 PM] You whisper to Avrenka, Did I miss it? There's so many people moving about.. [07:42:22 PM] Illiya nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views. [07:42:25 PM] Illiya says, Here here. [07:42:27 PM] Ryeka looks at you and applauds! [07:42:27 PM] Illiya looks at you and applauds! [07:42:30 PM] Mhikal applauds. [07:42:31 PM] Ayrell nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views. [07:42:31 PM] Elurora smiles at you. [07:42:31 PM] Souv looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf! [07:42:32 PM] Allye looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf! [07:42:32 PM] Dasheek applauds. [07:42:33 PM] Valynn nods in agreement. [07:42:34 PM] Elurora looks at you and applauds! [07:42:35 PM] Imroth looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf! [07:42:35 PM] Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples. [07:42:35 PM] Haxen looks at you and applauds! [07:42:43 PM] Atvus says, Aye, was definitely a sticky subject. [07:42:44 PM] Ayrell looks at you and applauds! [07:42:47 PM] You quietly say, There's a few more questions to go. But I'm happy to answer them one-on-one. [07:42:47 PM] You chuckle. [07:42:47 PM] Illiya grins at Atvus, her dimples flashing into view. [07:42:55 PM] Mhikal grins at Elore. [07:42:57 PM] Imroth sets a young temple rat on the ground and the creature immediately takes a few long moments to exasperatedly groom the offending marks of his fingers off its fur. [07:42:58 PM] Tirost smiles at you. [07:43:08 PM] Illiya says, I believe Navesi had a question. [07:43:18 PM] You nod to Illiya. [07:43:20 PM] Imroth nods. [07:43:25 PM] Xionara nods to Malorna. [07:43:30 PM] Avrenka whispers, are you not seeing my messages? [07:43:30 PM] > [07:43:38 PM] Malorna says, Sorry need to run. [07:43:39 PM] Atvus says, Most Harawep followers tend to be a bit reclusive. [07:43:40 PM] Malorna blushes a bright red color. [07:43:42 PM] You quietly say, I think Avrenka is formulating her question. [07:43:47 PM] You whisper to Avrenka, Nope! [07:43:47 PM] Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. [07:43:47 PM] Allye giggles at Rejind. [07:43:52 PM] Avrenka whispers, i sent it 3 times ... [07:43:59 PM] Phierre casually observes the area. [07:44:01 PM] Tirost whispers, I am ready when you are. [07:44:03 PM] Jaelia beams at Phierre! [07:44:04 PM] You quietly say, Or she's talking in a language I don't speak. And there aren't many of them. [07:44:05 PM] Illiya gives Phierre a little prod between the shoulder blades. [07:44:05 PM] You chuckle. [07:44:06 PM] Elore gasps! [07:44:08 PM] Elore hugs Phierre, who wraps his arms around Elore with a warm smile. [07:44:09 PM] You grin at Avrenka. [07:44:11 PM] Avrenka ponders. [07:44:13 PM] Phierre catches Elore up in a fierce embrace, swinging her around exuberantly. [07:44:15 PM] Phierre waves to Jaelia. [07:44:16 PM] Phierre winks at Illiya. [07:44:17 PM] Avrenka asks, Is anyone else seeing my question? [07:44:18 PM] Ryeka exclaims, I also must retire for the evening- but thank you for the lecture! [07:44:20 PM] Jaelia waves her hands around. [07:44:23 PM] Elore loudly boos Phierre. [07:44:24 PM] Illiya shakes her head at Avrenka. [07:44:28 PM] Tekhelet shakes his head at Avrenka. [07:44:28 PM] Avrenka says, ... i'm so confused. [07:44:29 PM] Souv waves to Ryeka. [07:44:32 PM] You pat Avrenka on the back. [07:44:32 PM] Navesi says to Avrenka, I haven't heard anything. [07:44:33 PM] Illiya says to Avrenka, I have not heard you say anything. [07:44:34 PM] Phierre whispers something to Elore. [07:44:38 PM] Phierre hums to himself. [07:44:42 PM] Imroth says to Avrenka, No. [07:44:42 PM] Elore blushes furiously! [07:44:47 PM] Avrenka says, Whaaaaat. [07:44:47 PM] Phierre chortles softly at some secret joke. [07:44:48 PM] Souv whispers, you did great [07:44:49 PM] Xionara brushes one ear with her hand, grooming it absentmindedly. [07:44:52 PM] Tekhelet asks Avrenka, Are you communicating it with your mind? [07:44:52 PM] Xionara angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Elore. [07:44:56 PM] Avrenka says, My question is about the web of fate ... [07:44:56 PM] Xionara angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Phierre. [07:44:59 PM] Elore hums to herself. [07:45:01 PM] Elore smiles at Xionara. [07:45:02 PM] Elore shrugs. [07:45:03 PM] Xionara squints. [07:45:04 PM] Valynn smiles at Avrenka. [07:45:08 PM] You whisper to Miakashaiyo, Thank you for coming, Shrine Keeper. [07:45:09 PM] Avrenka asks, Can you explain more about what the Web of Fate exactly is? [07:45:13 PM] Miakashaiyo gives you a measured bow, deepening it ever so slightly to display additional respect. [07:45:18 PM] Elore says to Xionara, These people are rowdy tonight. [07:45:20 PM] Phierre smiles innocently, his dimples flashing into view. [07:45:22 PM] Elore nods to Avrenka. [07:45:28 PM] Avrenka says, I thought it was something moonmages use for their predictions. [07:45:30 PM] Miakashaiyo whispers, My pleasure, it is good to educate the masses about Her. [07:45:35 PM] Valynn glances at Miakashaiyo. [07:45:37 PM] Xionara flashes a wide grin at Elore. [07:45:40 PM] Xionara tilts her ears forward playfully. [07:45:40 PM] Xionara's tail undulates lazily through the air. [07:45:40 PM] > [07:45:49 PM] The interlocking rings upon Dasheek's armlet shift to form a grand alignment with the ring of water at the apex. [07:45:50 PM] * Nekarn returns home from a hard day of adventuring. [07:45:51 PM] The leaves on Valynn's lirisan wristcuff briefly shimmer with a verdant light. [07:45:58 PM] Tirost smiles at Illiya. [07:46:03 PM] Illiya smiles at Tirost, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. [07:46:04 PM] Miakashaiyo tilts her head to one side. [07:46:27 PM] Valynn rises to her feet fluidly, like a large, graceful cat. [07:46:35 PM] Elore ponders. [07:46:37 PM] Avrenka asks, Just to confirm, has my question been heard? [07:46:41 PM] You quietly say to Avrenka, That is... a very complicated topic, and one I don't think I'm qualified to answer. I don't actually know if it is a Plane in and of itself, or an integral part of both the Plane of Probability and the Plane of Abiding. [07:46:42 PM] You nod to Avrenka. [07:46:44 PM] Illiya nods to Avrenka. [07:46:45 PM] Avrenka nods. [07:46:55 PM] Mhikal nods to Elore. [07:46:58 PM] Imroth says, I don't know enough about it. [07:47:02 PM] A wooly grotto zari stands erect and squints at something in the distance before launching itself out of view. [07:47:04 PM] Atvus says, Sounds like it's just plane complicated. [07:47:09 PM] Phierre snorts, loudly. [07:47:10 PM] You quietly say to Avrenka, I suspect it is a superstructure of sorts, that connects many of the Planes. [07:47:10 PM] Navesi gazes silently at Atvus. [07:47:10 PM] Allye giggles at Atvus. [07:47:11 PM] Jaelia grins at Atvus. [07:47:12 PM] Elore nibbles her lip thoughtfully. [07:47:13 PM] Phierre grins at Atvus, his dimples flashing into view. [07:47:13 PM] Imroth grins at Atvus. [07:47:14 PM] Mhikal nods to Elore. [07:47:18 PM] Voidfang looks at Miraeven and shrugs. [07:47:21 PM] Jaelia says to Atvus, I have missed your humor. [07:47:21 PM] Avrenka asks, So it's something related to Mana? But also related to the plane of probability? [07:47:27 PM] You nod to Avrenka. [07:47:28 PM] Atvus and Imroth highfive each other. [07:47:44 PM] Atvus winks and flashes Jaelia a sly grin. [07:47:58 PM] Mhikal nods to Elore. [07:47:59 PM] Tekhelet asks Atvus, Why did the man go on a date with a spider? [07:47:59 PM] You quietly say, The Greeters and mechanics of the Great Spider spoke of some of their number being hunted and destroyed by a man with red hair when they ventured too far from the Spider. [07:48:09 PM] Elore looks at Mhikal and blushes. [07:48:10 PM] Atvus observes Tekhelet with fascination. [07:48:14 PM] Tekhelet says to Atvus, His wife told him to take it out instead of killing it. [07:48:19 PM] You quietly say, Which aligns with an individual who Moon Mages seem to fear greatly. [07:48:20 PM] Illiya laughs at Tekhelet. [07:48:22 PM] Atvus nods to Tekhelet. [07:48:24 PM] Allye giggles at Tekhelet. [07:48:26 PM] Mhikal nods to Elore. [07:48:27 PM] Mhikal grins. [07:48:38 PM] Valynn gazes at you. [07:48:49 PM] You quietly say, So the Web obviously passes through the Plane of Probability, the Astral Plane, the Plane of Abiding... Perhaps the elemental Planes. [07:49:01 PM] Mhikal laughs! [07:49:03 PM] You quietly say to Avrenka, It is a topic I am very interested in learning more about, to be sure. [07:49:09 PM] Miakashaiyo bows her head, acknowledging Tirost. [07:49:14 PM] Tirost bows to Miakashaiyo. [07:49:23 PM] Valynn glances at Tirost. [07:49:38 PM] Valynn gazes at her fingernails. [07:49:38 PM] Illiya gazes at Phierre. [07:49:40 PM] Xionara smirks at Phierre. [07:49:41 PM] Atvus whispers, So you're saying you might... search the web? [07:49:42 PM] Avrenka nods to you. [07:49:42 PM] Illiya says to Phierre, Nice...treatise. [07:49:49 PM] Elore nods in agreement. [07:49:53 PM] You quietly say to Avrenka, I'm sorry that I can't actually answer that question. It is likely an important detail that we'll need to clarify very soon. [07:49:59 PM] You whisper to Atvus, Hah!! [07:50:03 PM] Atvus ducks his head. [07:50:04 PM] You quietly ask Tirost, You had a question? [07:50:09 PM] Tirost nods to you. [07:50:12 PM] Elore says to you, I am also very curious about that. [07:50:19 PM] Tirost asks you, May I try and summarize your theory to make sure I understand it? [07:50:19 PM] Elore says, I assume most of it is metaphorical. [07:50:23 PM] You nod at Tirost, in complete agreement with his views. [07:50:32 PM] Phierre asks Illiya, Sister Reiku said I needed to study up. apparently i'm too nice? [07:50:37 PM] Phierre looks at Illiya and shrugs. [07:50:45 PM] Tirost says to you, Sorcerous manipulation of mana is responsible for wild magic, and wild magic is a prelude to the unmaking of our plane, based on what Kurmin told you before Harawep destroyed him. [07:51:00 PM] Phierre says, Here i was thinking I was just petty and vain. [07:51:01 PM] You ponder. [07:51:11 PM] Navesi raises an eyebrow. [07:51:16 PM] Navesi asks, What exactly did Captain Kurmin say? [07:51:21 PM] Elore asks Phierre, Did you say pretty but a pain? [07:51:28 PM] Phierre grins at Jaelia, his dimples flashing into view. [07:51:31 PM] Phierre laughs at Elore. [07:51:32 PM] Tirost says to Navesi, Was hoping you were present for that conversation. [07:51:40 PM] Phierre says to Elore, I'm not going to argue that. [07:51:55 PM] Navesi ponders. [07:52:02 PM] Elore winks at Phierre. [07:52:03 PM] You quietly say to Tirost, Sort of. Sorcerous manipulation is responsible for poisoning portions of the Web, which it is Her unique duty to purge. With too much taint, it is impossbile for even Her to purge the sickness without destroying huge sections of the Web. Which is likely what is causing wild magic. [07:52:05 PM] Navesi gently says to Tirost, He was... not well. I'd have to check my notes. [07:52:07 PM] Phierre hums to himself. [07:52:22 PM] Tirost nods to you. [07:52:33 PM] You quietly say to Tirost, And it wasn't Kurmin who showed me Her designs, though he helped me understand what I was shown. It was the avater, the Great Spider itself. [07:52:45 PM] Allye angles her ears forward in curiosity. [07:52:47 PM] Tirost nods to you. [07:52:53 PM] Casari says, That could use a supporting theory, like why sorcery would mess up the web of fate. [07:52:58 PM] Phierre fixes Elore with a solid, steady stare. [07:53:09 PM] Phierre whispers something to Elore. [07:53:12 PM] Tirost says to you, Thank you. I'd thought the avatar was Kurmin, instead of the Great Spider. [07:53:24 PM] You quietly say to Navesi, I spoke with you about it shortly after communing with the Spider. There were a few others around, but it was many, many years ago. [07:53:31 PM] Navesi nods to you. [07:53:34 PM] Imroth asks, How would mana surges fit into the theory of the Web failing? Wouldn't it be an overall weakening? [07:53:39 PM] You whisper to Navesi, OOC: I even found a bit of roleplay on the forums! [07:53:45 PM] Navesi whispers, OOC: Ooh please send. [07:54:09 PM] Mhikal says to Casari, She did present a theory. It's the that old avatar of Harawep died 17 years ago when it went off burning into the night, and the new horde of spiderling avatars is having a hard time fixing things smoothly. [07:54:38 PM] Atvus stretches his arms. [07:54:58 PM] You quietly say to Imroth, Like the boluses - which, I'm not sure that everyone is aware, is what the dessicated husks spiders leave behind after a feeding are called - the surges are potentially a symptom of a great purging action. Threads are being Unmade and rewoven. [07:55:01 PM] Casari says to Mhikal, That's... still a step too far. The question was why crossing mana streams tangles it in the first place. [07:55:20 PM] Imroth nods to you. [07:55:24 PM] Mhikal says to Imroth, And the theory is that we have multiple spiderlings trying to fix each individual use of magic to make sure it's drawing from the right source, but they are young and new and overzelous. [07:55:36 PM] Mhikal ponders. [07:55:38 PM] Tekhelet nods to you. [07:55:43 PM] Illiya says, I'm afraid I must take leave as well, but thank you Aislynn for putting this together and sharing your theories with us. [07:55:50 PM] Dasheek waves. [07:55:50 PM] Illiya hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile. [07:55:51 PM] You quietly ask Navesi, You had a question? [07:55:52 PM] You hug Illiya who gives you a smile in return. A faint scent of strawberries clings to her skin. [07:55:53 PM] You wave. [07:55:55 PM] Navesi nods to you. [07:56:00 PM] Mhikal says to Casari, That's a good question. I would assume it's because the mana aren't actually streams but threads. [07:56:00 PM] Illiya waves. [07:56:06 PM] Navesi says to you, I was hoping you could tell us more about your sources for the facts presented. [07:56:43 PM] Atvus says, Thoughts a moment, 'pologies. [07:56:46 PM] Navesi says, For example, that the Avatar physically tended to the Web of Fate, and that the Web is composed of mana. [07:56:56 PM] Miakashaiyo bows her head, acknowledging Tirost. [07:57:01 PM] You quietly say to Navesi, I absolutely can, though they are... varied. Kurmin himself was a tremendous source of information. The Great Spider itself. The Spidersworn have shared quite a bit of information. [07:57:28 PM] Navesi nods. [07:57:34 PM] You quietly say to Navesi, That was... Let's see. I think Father Soraent, initially, and then interviews you and I had with Kurmin and some of the Greeters. [07:57:36 PM] Navesi says, I would very much like to see your notes. [07:57:39 PM] You nod to Navesi. [07:57:50 PM] You quietly say to Navesi, I'll be happy to share with you. It might take a couple of days. [07:58:00 PM] Elore nods to Phierre. [07:58:12 PM] Navesi fixes her gaze upon Elore, determination flashing in her eyes as they begin to glow white, tiny sparks sputtering and dancing around them. She raises one hand casually, electricity arcing between her fingertips. [07:58:16 PM] Navesi winks at Elore. [07:58:22 PM] Elore fans herself. [07:58:23 PM] Elore wobbles, looking a bit faint. [07:58:26 PM] Allye giggles at Elore. [07:58:28 PM] Navesi nods to you. [07:58:31 PM] Phierre observes Navesi with fascination. [07:58:34 PM] Navesi says to you, I'd appreciate that. [07:58:37 PM] You quietly say to Casari, Harawep ordered mana as seperate streams. That is the design. Twisting them together to create new pulses of mixed power is anathema to Her design. [07:58:42 PM] Xionara scratches one ear, looking bemused. [07:58:42 PM] You quietly ask Jaelia, You had a question? [07:58:47 PM] Xionara softly says, Rather intimidating... [07:58:55 PM] Casari ponders. [07:59:01 PM] Jaelia says to you, It was more a statement. You can finish the questions if you would prefer first. [07:59:08 PM] Tirost asks Navesi, The Web of Fate is composed of mana? [07:59:17 PM] Phierre asks Navesi, Did you wear wool socks on a carpet before coming here or...? [07:59:39 PM] Mhikal says to Tirost, I think it's the other way around. That mana comes from the Web of Fate. [07:59:44 PM] You nod to Mhikal. [07:59:47 PM] Miakashaiyo serenely says, The Web touches all. As mana to is part of Fate itself. [07:59:47 PM] Elore ponders. [07:59:49 PM] Jaelia whispers, Please finish with the Q&A segment if you prefer first, it can wait [07:59:51 PM] Phierre tilts his head, clearly curious about something. [07:59:51 PM] Navesi begins chortling at Phierre. [07:59:56 PM] Jaelia whispers, Otherwies I can make them [08:00:00 PM] Jaelia smiles at Miakashaiyo. [08:00:04 PM] Navesi says to Tirost, That is what Aislynn claimed. I was asking for the source. [08:00:15 PM] You quietly say to Tirost, More that mana moves through and across the Web. I don't suspect that is is simply mana streams. [08:00:19 PM] Xionara softly says, Much to think. Much to ponder. [08:00:20 PM] Navesi says to Phierre, My dear, my whispers summon storms. It is what it is. [08:00:34 PM] Tirost nods. [08:00:35 PM] Valynn grins at you. [08:00:40 PM] Valynn waves to you. [08:00:41 PM] Imroth says to you, That was very informative. I must take my leave though. Thank you again. [08:00:44 PM] You whisper to Jaelia, Go for it! [08:00:45 PM] You chirr contentedly. [08:00:46 PM] You nod. [08:00:48 PM] Valynn goes out. [08:00:51 PM] Imroth snaps to attention and hails you with a crisp hand salute. [08:00:55 PM] Phierre asks Navesi, Is that why you wear your hair short... otherwise it would just be sort of everywhere? [08:00:57 PM] You nod to Imroth. [08:01:00 PM] Imroth says, Be well. [08:01:02 PM] Sacred Hound Imroth trudges out. [08:01:08 PM] Jaelia says, THis is just a few thoughts - this is not based on Navesi's question as a historical lorekeeper, she must get sources and information. [08:01:11 PM] Mhikal says, Well, I must be off. This was very enlighteing. [08:01:11 PM] Phierre says, I know my fur is a huge hassle with static. [08:01:12 PM] Navesi runs her fingers through her hair. [08:01:17 PM] Elore exclaims to Phierre, There's an important conversation going on and you're talking about hair! [08:01:18 PM] You chirr contentedly at Mhikal. [08:01:22 PM] Mhikal says to Elore, And it was nice to see you again. [08:01:26 PM] Phierre asks Elore, Haven't we met? [08:01:34 PM] Navesi says to Phierre, Sometimes. One learns to control it well enough though. [08:01:40 PM] Phierre runs his fingers through his hair. [08:01:46 PM] Elore says, Proper etiquette is whispering about hair. [08:01:47 PM] Jaelia says, But even as Phelim weaves past patterns for me and we extrapolate together and I see a forward web of pattern based on potential liklihood sometimes it is more a feeling than fact, so just a few thoughts based on that. [08:01:47 PM] Elore says, Like I do. [08:01:51 PM] Elore runs her fingers through Phierre's hair. [08:01:52 PM] Jaelia says, I would like to remind others that if any theories or ideas presented seem exclusive or beyond the scope of reason. [08:01:54 PM] Phierre looks at Elore and sighs. [08:01:57 PM] Phierre says to Elore, Yes dear. [08:01:58 PM] Jaelia says, I would warn that we should keep at least a part of oursevles open to all ideas and possibilities. [08:02:00 PM] Navesi flashes a quick grin at Elore. [08:02:03 PM] Jaelia says, Even when an idea is presented, we often have to poke or experiment with it multiple times before we get a starting understandind. And that isn't always enough to preclude something. And we often have to wait and still be more patient and try more things. [08:02:13 PM] Elore giggles at Phierre. [08:02:14 PM] You nod to Jaelia. [08:02:14 PM] Jaelia says, If anything, I'd encourage people to continue to following their personal passions, hunches, inklings, etc. while still being open to being wrong, being crazy, or any other options because -. [08:02:17 PM] Phierre winks at Elore. [08:02:21 PM] Allye smiles at Jaelia. [08:02:22 PM] Jaelia says, Ultimately I'd say the theories we have at this point, we may need to actually expand and crank them up a few more levels to start hitting on this issue because its big. [08:02:27 PM] Jaelia says, Don't be able to persue what seems insane, and push the boundaries even further beyond what you think might make sense to you. [08:02:31 PM] Jaelia says, That is all, thank you kindly. [08:02:32 PM] Jaelia curtsies. [08:02:34 PM] Xionara softly says, Hrm. Mhm. [08:02:40 PM] You continue to praise Jaelia's efforts, also supporting her with your approval. [08:02:41 PM] Atvus stretches his arms. [08:02:42 PM] You quietly say, Indeed. [08:02:43 PM] You nod in agreement. [08:02:43 PM] Elore looks at Jaelia and shrugs. [08:02:44 PM] Atvus leaps to his feet! [08:03:02 PM] Rejind says to you, I think I have a worse version of your theory. [08:03:02 PM] Rejind ponders. [08:03:09 PM] You quietly say, Theories are just theories. But they help us prepare. [08:03:11 PM] Jaelia says, Sorry Afraid to persue, not able. [08:03:12 PM] You quietly ask Rejind, Oh? [08:03:12 PM] Jaelia nods to you. [08:03:25 PM] Xionara rolls her wrists back and forth, stretching her forearms. [08:03:29 PM] Navesi says to Miakashaiyo, My, I must say, you've really dressed for the occasion. Bravo. [08:03:35 PM] Tirost smiles. [08:03:36 PM] Miakashaiyo nods politely to Navesi. [08:03:37 PM] Rejind asks you, What if the Avatar survived and continues the work, but the damage is so bad, or He was so injured, that all the little ones are being called it? [08:03:46 PM] Elore says, Thanks so much for doing this Aislynn, it was very interesting. [08:04:02 PM] You nod to Elore. [08:04:06 PM] Navesi says to you, Thank you for putting together such an interesting and well thought out theory. [08:04:11 PM] You nod to Navesi. [08:04:12 PM] Ayrell nods at Navesi, obviously agreeing with her views. [08:04:13 PM] Tirost nods in agreement. [08:04:15 PM] Phierre asks, We'll be off now? [08:04:16 PM] Phierre peers quizzically at Elore. [08:04:18 PM] Jaelia beams at Elore! [08:04:20 PM] Jaelia beams at Phierre! [08:04:21 PM] Elore nods to Phierre. [08:04:22 PM] Elore hugs Jaelia, who wraps her arms around Elore with a warm smile. [08:04:24 PM] Ayrell says to you, Yes, thank you so much for the interesting perspective. [08:04:25 PM] Jaelia grins. [08:04:29 PM] Tirost says to you, It was very interesting, and well presented. [08:04:55 PM] Avrenka says, And full of interesting information I had not heard before. [08:04:58 PM] Jaelia exclaims, I look forward to more theories coming out that push the boundaries of what we think has been reasonable conversation topics prior to this point too! [08:05:12 PM] You quietly say to Rejind, It is a distinct possibility. There is also the possibility that what fell from the sky in the aftermath of the Nascent Unknown impacted at or near the resting place of the biomechanical spider, and that the avatar... Well. Was effected. [08:05:26 PM] Tirost nods. [08:05:27 PM] Casari says, I heard it was all Asketi's fault and the only way to solve it is to slay her forever. [08:05:30 PM] Rejind nods to you. [08:05:32 PM] Tirost says, Farewell, everyon.e. [08:05:36 PM] Tirost bows. [08:05:37 PM] Atvus waves to Tirost. [08:05:38 PM] You wave to Tirost. [08:06:04 PM] You quietly say, Like I said, I think we'll know very soon, either way. It would be wise to explore all possibilities, and prepare for any eventuality. [08:06:13 PM] Rejind nods. [08:06:32 PM] Rejind says, I find it impossible to believe that She is not in some way involved, considering the Web's interactionw with mana. [08:06:39 PM] You nod to Rejind. [08:07:00 PM] Jaelia smiles at Miakashaiyo. [08:08:01 PM] You quietly say to Avrenka, Heh. Thank you for asking about the nature of the Web. I'll admit, it was the one question I'd hoped would not be asked, because I really don't have good answers. But it is good to face what we fear and muddle through. [08:08:02 PM] You chuckle. [08:08:28 PM] Atvus says, It's definitely a sticky topic to discuss. [08:08:35 PM] You grin at Atvus. [08:08:45 PM] Allye says to you, Thank you for pulling this together. It sounds like it was a very interesting discussion. I'm terribly sorry for having arrived so late. [08:09:05 PM] Avrenka grins at you. [08:09:12 PM] Atvus says, Did I do that one already? All my web puns get rather tangled up. [08:09:15 PM] You quietly say to Allye, Not at all! You arrived when you could, and that is what important. [08:09:20 PM] Allye hugs you, and you wrap your arms around her with a warm smile. [08:09:22 PM] You hug Allye who gives you a smile in return. A faint scent of sea spray clings to her fur. [08:09:23 PM] Avrenka says to you, I will be poring thru the tomes tonight to find an answer myself. [08:09:33 PM] You nod to Avrenka. [08:09:38 PM] Allye says, Take care, everyone. [08:09:46 PM] Atvus waves to Allye. [08:09:47 PM] You quietly say to Avrenka, I am very interested in what you learn. [08:09:51 PM] Allye waves to Atvus. [08:09:56 PM] Avrenka says to you, I'm afraid it won't be much. [08:09:57 PM] Avrenka chuckles. [08:09:59 PM] You chuckle. [08:10:19 PM] Jaelia says to Avrenka, I may be able to help with some thoughts - but another time. [08:10:20 PM] Miakashaiyo serenely says, Even the tiniest thread creates at tapestry of knowledge. [08:10:20 PM] You quietly say to Avrenka, Perhaps not. But sometimes very tiny clues lead us to larger truths. [08:10:29 PM] You nod at Miakashaiyo, in complete agreement with her views. [08:11:02 PM] Avrenka says, I think I recall a book that wrote about theories as to how the Web of Fate interacts with a moonmage's abilities, but I can't seem to find it. [08:12:21 PM] You nod to Avrenka. [08:12:22 PM] You ponder. [08:12:26 PM] Jaelia says, I would say - as the Web of Fate touches on so many beings, planes, etc. that certainly are beyond our comprehension and it weaves itself, it is naturally going to pull elements of each of those pieces into itself, or intertwine with them, so in a sense, it isn't necessarily a part of things, or maybe it is, but at some level, it probably entangles with most everything. Not that it is inferior or superior to that which it weaves within and beyond. [08:12:43 PM] Atvus nods to Jaelia. [08:12:44 PM] You nod to Jaelia. [08:13:12 PM] look miak [08:13:12 PM] You see Shrine Keeper Miakashaiyo Kurogokegumo, Sacred Herald of Harawep, an Elothean. [08:13:12 PM] A holy aura of malevolence emanates from Miakashaiyo, the darkness exuding a disturbing black radiance. [08:13:12 PM] Running from the upper cheeks to the forehead, Miakashaiyo's visage presents with a warding, judgmental gaze of glowing moonsilver. Prominent tusks of murky grey Velakan pearl jut out like a spider's chelicerae fangs, bared and tipped with crimson moonsilver, while ragged threads of wildlace hang like tangled hair surrounding the chitinous contours of her haunting face. [08:13:12 PM] A bright crimson orb awash with swirling light hovers like a will-o-wisp, following her diligently. [08:13:12 PM] She is in good shape. [08:13:12 PM] She is wearing a web weaver's kimono accented by a spider with thirteen wicked moonsilver eyes, a regal black widow spider with tiny curved fangs, some aristocratic fingernail guards inlaid with Velakan pearls, a blood-red prayer sash stitched with dark holy symbols and some shrine keeper's elevated sandals adorned with an elaborate arachnid design. [08:13:23 PM] Jaelia says, Keeping a broad scope of things doesn't work for some who really like details, but it helps me to understand things larger beyond myself, and it makes fitting those threads and pieces together better in a way I can grasp for a bit. [08:13:47 PM] Atvus says to Jaelia, Kinda like that stain that shows up in yer kitchen, and it starts as one smell, but then slowly absorbs other smells, until you have no idea exactly what yer smellin'. [08:13:57 PM] You laugh! [08:14:19 PM] Jaelia says to Atvus, Whatever symbolsim or analogy works for you - all the better. [08:14:30 PM] Atvus nods to Jaelia. [08:14:31 PM] You quietly say to Atvus, Ahh, yes, the kitchen floor. Such an apt comparison to the entirity of existance, in so many ways. [08:14:33 PM] You pat Atvus on the back. [08:14:57 PM] Atvus says, Well, it reminded me I need ta clean my kitchen, so, positive effect. [08:15:01 PM] Atvus nods. [08:15:09 PM] Jaelia says to Atvus, Hopefully you find a cleric along the way. [08:15:10 PM] Jaelia grins at Atvus. [08:15:11 PM] Jaelia hugs Atvus, who wraps his arms around Jaelia with a warm smile. [08:15:16 PM] Atvus wraps his arms around Jaelia, giving Jaelia a great big bear hug! [08:15:17 PM] You chortle softly at some secret joke. [08:15:30 PM] Rejind says, Aight y'all, I am afraid I must get to bed. [08:15:40 PM] Atvus says to Jaelia, Do they do windows, too? Cuz mine are also prolly a little in need of some care. [08:15:42 PM] Rejind waves. [08:15:48 PM] Rejind exclaims to Jaelia, Thanks for listening this whole time! [08:15:52 PM] Jaelia says to Atvus, I know plenty of people who specialize in windows. [08:15:54 PM] You quietly say, I ought to flee, as well, before the Academy tries to charge me for an additional hour. [08:15:56 PM] You hug Rejind. [08:15:59 PM] Rejind hugs you, and you wrap your arms around him with a warm smile. [08:16:05 PM] Jaelia says, That is fair, and this was a delight to Attend. I fear Phelim is calling me. [08:16:17 PM] Jaelia says, At least not for altar scrubbing, but - Dreams and Visions and contemplation then a bit of rest. [08:16:21 PM] Avrenka nods. [08:16:22 PM] Atvus whispers, Ya off ta bed? Was hopin' to catch up. [08:16:23 PM] Avrenka waves. [08:16:28 PM] Miakashaiyo gives you a measured bow, deepening it ever so slightly to display additional respect. [08:16:30 PM] You quietly say to Jaelia, Feed a spider before you settle down. [08:16:31 PM] You grin at Jaelia. [08:16:35 PM] You hold your arms with palms facing gently upward, tail curled humbly about your left ankle and your head bowed. [08:16:39 PM] Avrenka says, Best of luck all. [08:16:51 PM] Jaelia says to you, I certainly give the Lady of Spiders her due. I cannot dance in the dreamscape and not respect the Web of Fate as well. [08:17:07 PM] Atvus nods at Jaelia, obviously agreeing with her views. [08:17:15 PM] Ayrell says, I believe I should be on my way as well. [08:17:20 PM] Jaelia says, May the Favor of the Immortals find you on your Path forward. [08:17:20 PM] You whisper to Miakashaiyo, May you see all you wish to of the Mother's designs. [08:17:25 PM] You wave. [08:17:25 PM] Miakashaiyo serenely says to you, Thank you for sharing a well thought out theory. [08:17:30 PM] Ayrell says, It has been a pleasant evening. Safe paths and a good morning to you all. [08:17:31 PM] Atvus says to Jaelia, I haven't cleaned the spiders outta my kitchen in months. [08:17:33 PM] Ayrell curtsies gracefully. [08:17:34 PM] (Jaelia offers waves and quick hugs as she departs.) [08:17:34 PM] You nod to Miakashaiyo. [08:17:37 PM] Atvus waves to Jaelia. [08:17:38 PM] Jaelia laughs! [08:17:40 PM] Jaelia waves. [08:17:44 PM] Miakashaiyo whispers, And you shall the Immortals all guide and guide you. [08:17:48 PM] Miakashaiyo narrows her eyes and rasps tenebrously to herself. <Aislynn scurries home> [08:18:08 PM] [Willow Walk, Willow Tree] [08:18:08 PM] The weeping willow tree spreads its branches occasionally to allow a glimpse of the Garden in which the Empath Guild Leader stands, and the fence running between there and here. [08:18:08 PM] You also see a dark cedar frame house, a cozy blue stucco abode, an ivy-covered hall with a crumbling brick chimney visible over the roof, a white oak-shingled cottage with a weeping willow tree in the front yard and a pine-trimmed home with an Elven ivy trellis along the path to the door. [08:18:08 PM] Obvious paths: north, east, west. [08:18:11 PM] You unlock the door to a white oak-shingled cottage. [08:18:11 PM] You open the door to a white oak-shingled cottage. [08:18:11 PM] You walk through the door to your cottage. [08:18:11 PM] [Aislynn's Home] [08:18:11 PM] A cream-colored sheepskin rug adorns the smooth goldenoak floor of this small room. A convoluted cast iron combination oven, with a multi-strapped carryall hanging above it, rests between a heated sandpit filled with velvety shale and inlaid in icesteel tracery and an inlaid icethorn table with carved legs embellished with snowflakes pushed up against the pure white willow walls. The room holds a mild scent of vanilla. [08:18:11 PM] You also see a long-haired pure white cat, a rounded goldenoak door painted with a weeping willow, an illustrated pure white willow wall with bookshelves with several things on it, a freestanding white pantry with silversteel fittings with several things on it, a sturdy dragonwood stand with a few things on it, a darkened smokewood rack etched with elaborate designs with several things on it, a finely-carved silverwillow chair, a finely-carved silverwillow chair that is facing the table and a finely-carved silverwillow chair that is facing the oven. [08:18:11 PM] Obvious exits: none. [08:18:12 PM] You pant. [08:18:14 PM] You close the door. [08:18:15 PM] You lock the door. [08:18:33 PM] You quietly say, Pfew. I said it. I said the thing, it is done, it is out there, and not just in my head. It lives on its own, now. [08:18:36 PM] You shudder. [08:19:42 PM] You pet your flower spider. It wriggles its palps happily. [08:20:17 PM] You quietly say, Hopefully someone with more resources than I have can prepare better. At least they know. [08:20:20 PM] You kiss your flower spider. It wriggles its palps happily. >