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Miraena Joins Empaths to Share the Vision

Event Date: 08/26/2024

Event Instance: Prime

Date

It has been 450 years, 72 days since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer. It is the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake in the year of the Golden Panther. It is currently spring and it is dusk. You're positive it's 12 roisaen after the Anlas of Tamsine's Toil.

Log

[Lake of Dreams, White Gladiolus Greenhouse]
Nestled between Mycthengelde and the Lake of Dreams, a verdant hollow is encased in glass to form a greenhouse that is filled with frilled gladiolus blossoms. Long tables placed at the center of the building are dressed in silk and ivy, each lit by rows of flickering candles. Gentle ripples drift across the silvery surface of the nearby water, evidence of the stately procession of a pair of graceful white swans. You also see a cloud of black mist, a muscular alfar warrior wearing a wreath of Healing Heart orchids, a horned phantom thrall, a crossbow bolt, a wooden dance floor sheltered beneath a white silk canopy and a small raised stage with a gilded podium.
Also here: Messenger Miraena, Veteran Apprentice Anuril, Heart Tender Kethrai, Thinker Couri, Healer Leilanie, Brother Harsh who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Numinist Nevali, War Healer Misteeus whose form wavers within a roiling cloud of blue smoke, Shield of Death Heartsfyre, Life's Enforcer Karthor, Mistress of Stitches Seltzer, Esotericist Eyst, Bioenchantress Allye who is haloed by ethereal lotus and gladiolus blooms dancing in a gentle breeze, Medir who has a stony visage and Desert Dancer Zersha.
Obvious exits: out.

Miraena tiredly says, "Compared to the events recently, that seemed fairly benign..."

Medir gives a slight nod.

Allye trills softly at Miraena.

Karthor asks, "There is that. Perspective, eh?"

Allye nods to Karthor.

You see Messenger Miraena, Voice of the Heralds of Elanthia, a Human.
Miraena has a heart-shaped face, sparkling gold eyes and a small nose. Her mouse brown hair is short and wavy. She has rosy skin and a plump figure.
She is tall for a Human.
She appears to be young.

She has faint scuffing to the skin.
She is in good shape.

She is holding an oak peasant's walking stick in her right hand.
She is wearing a tanned doeskin longcoat painted with a spreading oak tree on the back, a craftsman's satchel, a homespun blue wool cap, a burlap tunic layered under a weathered leather vest, some burlap workman's pants and some weathered leather sandals with burnished brass buckles.

Kethrai gestures.
A diminutive poplar tree of phantasmal blue rises up from the ground, its golden leaves stretching out into the air.

Miraena tiredly says to Karthor, "I have been experiencing a lot more than I could have expected."

Aerilia bobs a brief, respectful bow.

Kethrai says, "Circle of Sympathy is up, Empaths."

Karthor says to Miraena, "There's somethin' to be said fer broad horizons, I s'pose."

Nevali asks Miraena, "Worn down enough for one of the super neat random future visions?"

Medir says, "Certainly a lot for any one t'bear."

Nevali gazes hopefully at Miraena.

Miraena chuckles at Nevali.

Kethrai says to Nevali, "Are those working again? Last I heard they weren't."

Nevali nods to Kethrai.

Kethrai lets out a long sigh of relief.

Nevali says to Kethrai, "I tried it earlier, I got the loggers again."

Miraena tiredly says to Nevali, "I would still prefer not, if you don't mind."

Nevali begins pouting.

Medir says to Miraena, "I think we'll have t'call you Adventurer Miraena from here on."

Miraena looks at Medir and blushes.

Nawain nods to Medir.

Miraena quietly asks Medir, "Before you begin, I would like to say a few things, if you don't mind?"

Nevali says to Vaerek, "The connection is restored. I got the loggers earlier, again."

Medir nods to Miraena.

Medir says, "Please, go ahead."

Vaerek nods to Nevali.

Medir loudly asks, "Can we have everyone's attention, please?"

Allye angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Miraena.

Miraena looks at Medir and blushes.

Medir gestures at Miraena.

Kethrai observes Medir with fascination.

Anuril nods to Medir.

Medir says to Miraena, "Whenever y'ready, lass."

Miraena nods to Medir.

Miraena tiredly says, "Before we begin, I would like to apologize to everyone as I am very tired following recent events."

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

Kethrai trills softly at Miraena.

Kerennya nods to Miraena.

Kethrai says to Miraena, "Understandable..."

Medir nods in agreement.

Allye nods to Miraena.

Miraena tiredly says, "I would also like to caution that what you are going to attempt today may not work, but if that is the case, I have prepared a more in-depth telling of my vision if you would still like to hear it."

Allye nods to Miraena.

Medir nods to Miraena.

Nawain smiles at Miraena.

Aerilia tilts her head to one side.

Miraena tiredly says, "I warn it is not for the faint of heart, and would like to give anyone unprepared to hear the details time to step away at that time."

Miraena gives a slight nod.

Miraena quietly says to Medir, "That is all, thank you."

Medir says, "Thank you, Miraena."

Medir says, "Alright. Let me explain what we are going to attempt 'ere."

Kethrai angles his ears forward, gazing curiously at Medir.

Allye nods to Medir.

Cote angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Medir.

Medir says, "Adventure Miraena, not long ago, indicated a brave willingness t'try and share her vision with us... in a more direct way."

Kethrai giggles.

Kethrai quietly says to Miraena, "It does have a certain ring to it."

Zersha grins, revealing her dimples.

Nawain giggles.

Nawain nods to Kethrai.

Medir says, "Since then, a few o'us have gotten together and put some thought into how that might work. We believe we have a theory t'try out."

Leilanie cocks her head at Medir.

Medir says, "What we landed on is simple. Under the guidance o'the wonderful Allye here, I ask willin' empaths to form a link with Miraena. This magic isn' something I'm very familiar with but I understand it will help form a bridge, through which y'might experience the very visions and sensations Miraena did."

Medir says, "We have other senior empaths present who can assist."

Anuril frowns.

Miraena smiles at Kethrai.

Aerilia shifts her weight.

Tirost glances at Anuril.

Heartsfyre gives a slight nod.

Nawain ponders.

Medir says, "Again, this is somethin' untried and untested. But if ever there were a time to test it, I think th'time is now."

Zersha nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Anuril asks, "Is that how empathy works, then?"

Anuril raises an eyebrow.

Allye says, "It is... experimental."

Nawain shifts her weight.

Anuril nods to Allye.

Leilanie gives Allye a slight nod.

Cote's ears straighten up smartly as she gazes at Allye, a look of pride on her face.

Anuril says, "We all love a good experiment."

Kethrai says, "The closer the link, the closer our experiences come to merging into one. This will be... not the closest link we can establish."

Nevali asks, "And if it doesn't work, we could... do a little... predicting?"

Medir nods to Kethrai.

Vaerek says to Anuril, "Yeah, because nothing has gone bad with a good ol'e experiment."

Anuril smiles at Vaerek.

Medir says, "Y'may wonder why we try this, when Miraena has already told us... warned us of what she has experienced."

Rhainn says to Kethrai, "I'd love to assist, if more help is needed."

Medir says, "The point is simply t'understand better. Many have taken the pledge, many have not. Plenty sit in between. Words, as I say, haven' really done much. Experience moves."

Miraena gazes at Medir.

Nawain asks, "Any empaths need a magical... well, boost?"

Medir says, "I hope that if more share Miraena's burden, more will spread the word."

Medir nods to Miraena.

Miraena gives a slight nod.

Medir says, "If this works, it will not be pleasant."

Medir says, "Those here not participating in th'ritual, I ask please support those who are to the best of your abilities. We will be there for them now and ask they process what they experienced."

(Zersha finds a spot off to the side so as not to get in the way.)

Medir asks, "Good?"

Medir gazes off into the distance.

Medir ponders.

Kethrai nods to Medir.

Tirost quietly asks Karthor, "You sure you're ready?"

Medir asks Miraena, "Do you have any questions?"

Karthor asks Tirost, "Can't be worse'n that remnant o' Maelshyve, eh?"

Miraena shakes her head slightly.

Karthor looks at Tirost and shrugs.

Tirost chuckles at Karthor.

Heartsfyre grunts at Karthor.

Tirost quietly says to Karthor, "Good point."

Miraena tiredly says, "As long as none of this involves sorcery, then I am as ready as I can be."

Medir nods.

Allye nods to Miraena.

Rhainn gets a blue iris from inside her watersilk bag.

Kethrai quietly says to Miraena, "Please remember that you may break the link at any time. Your continued consent is paramount."

Miraena nods to Kethrai.

Medir nods.

Vaerek gets a blue iris from inside his treasureweave cylinder.

Medir says to Miraena, "Then I would ask y'try and get comfortable and that th'empaths begin when they are ready."

Illiya lays her hand on Miraena's arm.

Miraena quietly asks Medir, "May I sit?"

Medir nods to Miraena.

Medir says, "Please."

Cote trills softly at Miraena.

Miraena uses her walking stick to help settle her down on the ground.

Miraena takes a seat.

Medir says to Miraena, "We will try to guide you back to a moment.. salient enough... that they may share in your memory."

Miraena gives a slight nod.

Misteeus asks, "How can I help?"

Miraena takes a few long, deep breaths.

Allye says, "Our focus today will be upon Miraena, if she will allow."

Miraena nods to Allye.

Allye nods to Miraena.

Medir gazes at Allye.

Allye says to Miraena, "I apologize for the discomfort, it will be a number of us that will need to touch to form a connection."

Miraena nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Miraena gives a slight nod.

Heartsfyre nods in agreement.

Opalina asks, "Which link are we using?"

Allye says, "Empaths, please form an empathic connection to Miraena, and form a persistent link if you can."

Miraena lays her walking stick across her lap, resting her hands along it.

Rhainn touches Miraena on the wrist with two fingers, feeling for a pulse hopefully.

Heartsfyre bows to Miraena.

Cote rests her hand on Miraena's arm with a soft smile.

Kerennya touches Miraena with a confident grace and familiar smile.

Illiya lays her hand on Miraena's arm.

Heartsfyre rests her hand on Miraena's arm with a soft smile.

Opalina just touched Miraena.

Karthor lays his hand on Miraena's arm.

Kethrai touches Miraena with a confident grace and heartfelt smile.

Leilanie lays her hand on Miraena's arm.

Misteeus touches Miraena with a confident, if reserved, grace.

Allye says to Opalina, "Persistent, if possible."

Allye touches Miraena with a confident grace and familiar smile.

Opalina nods to Allye.

Seltzer just touched Miraena.

Cote bobs a quick curtsy to Miraena.

Heartsfyre nods.

Allye says, "Turn your mind inward."

Allye says, "Focus your empathic will into forming as deep a connection with her mind as you can."

Miraena closes her eyes.

Allye says, "Be still and hone your senses on that on point, on our friend Miraena."

An almost visible connection between Seltzer and Miraena seems to thrum through the air.

Miraena shivers briefly as wounds and traces of battle abruptly vanish from her body.

Seltzer exhales slowly as corresponding wounds bloom on her flesh.

Kethrai frowns at Seltzer.

(Cote closes her eyes, leaning towards Miraena slightly.)

Allye slowly empties her lungs.

Aerilia folds her arms across her chest.

Allye says, "Anything you can sense, any impressions of her thoughts and feelings, of what she saw or may see, could be critical."

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

(Kethrai turns his attention fully to the internal sense of Miraena.)

Medir nods to Allye.

Miraena squeezes her eyes shut tighter than before, wrinkles forming across her brow.

(Kerennya closes her eyes and begins focusing on her connection to Miraena.)

Medir quietly asks Allye, "Shall I continue?"

Allye gives Medir a slight nod.

Nevali quietly says, "I reaaaally wanna try doing a prediction with people doing this to someone else..."

Medir soothingly says, "Miraena Miraena, we ask that you think back t'before this happened. To the time just before y'had these visions."

Zersha grins at Nevali, her dimples flashing into view.

Leilanie breathes almost without making a sound.

Miraena nods her head slightly, listening to the instructions being given to her.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Medir soothingly says to Miraena, "Try and place yourself there. As if y'were there now."

Allye closes her eyes for a moment and grows still.

Cote gazes at Miraena.

Miraena quietly says, "I am helping my neighbor repair the damages to their home, caused by what you call a mana vortex."

Medir nods.

Tirost frowns.

Rhainn's large eyes lock on Miraena with an intense, unblinking gaze.

Medir soothingly asks Miraena, "That is truly the sort a'good work that neighbours help each other with, nae?"

Medir smiles.

(Kethrai, eyes closed, tries to let imagery flow through his vision from Miraena's recollection.)

Miraena quietly says, "I was so incredibly upset. It was not the first house destroyed, and I could only assume it would not be the last..."

A pained expression crosses Nawain's face.

Zersha frowns faintly.

Miraena quietly says, "I kept thinking of all of my family, my friends, that were being affected."

(Tirost watches the faces of Allye, Karthor and the other Empaths as Miraena speaks.)

Cote trills softly at Miraena.

Miraena quietly says, "I thought of the crops that were refusing to sprout, and the rains that refused to fall."

Medir nods.

Karthor makes a sympathetic grunting noise.

Leilanie knits her eyebrows together in a thoughtful frown.

(Cote frowns, hugging her vines close to her at the thought of dying crops.)

Kerennya gets a sympathetic look on her face.

The knuckles of Miraena's hands grow white as she clearly intensifies her grip on her walking stick. Whatever she's doing, she must be trying very hard.

Medir soothingly says to Miraena, "So much destruction. So much change. So many people affected. It must have been almost overwhelming..."

Medir frowns.

Miraena takes in another deep breath of air, focusing intensely.

Tirost nods to Medir.

After a moment of silence, Miraena peeks one eye open, glancing quickly around at those gathered, before shutting it again.

Anuril appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Miraena quietly asks, "Is it working?"

Allye nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Couri raises an eyebrow.

Opalina shakes her head.

Opalina sighs.

Medir says, "Y'doing just fine, but that will be for the empaths to say..."

Medir gazes at Allye.

Medir raises an eyebrow.

Allye asks, "Empaths, has anyone sensed anything unusual?"

Kethrai quietly says, "I can almost picture it, but... I'm probably picturing my parents' farm, not yours."

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

Kethrai grins wryly.

Medir nods to Kethrai.

Rhainn shakes her head.

Leilanie shakes her head at Allye.

Rhainn sighs.

Aerilia tilts her head to one side.

Misteeus shrugs.

Illiya says, "Nothing unusual yet."

Allye shakes her head.

Miraena sighs.

Allye says to Medir, "It doesn't seem so."

Karthor says, "Nothin' but ordinary mundane sympathy, I'm afraid."

Allye nods to Kethrai.

Cote shakes her head.

Allye nods at Karthor, obviously agreeing with his views.

Leilanie manages a sad-eyed grin for Karthor.

Miraena quietly says, "I'm so sorry, I promise I'm trying."

Golameth looks over Miraena very closely.

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

Illiya rubs Miraena in a friendly manner.

Medir nods.

Kethrai trills softly at Miraena.

Allye shakes her head at Miraena.

Nawain looks over Miraena very closely.

Medir says, "I suggest we try one more thing, then."

Golameth nods to Madigan.

Madigan looks over Miraena very closely.

Miraena opens her eyes again.

Allye angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Medir.

Miraena nods to Medir.

Medir says to Miraena, "Perhaps turn your attention to th'vision itself. I hate to ask this..."

Medir sighs.

Kethrai says to Allye, "We could try a slightly deeper link. Reach out and link to her scholarship and knowledge of the past."

Allye nods to Kethrai.

Vaerek says, "Chaos and carnage hasn't happened. That's a good sign."

Medir says to Miraena, "But I expect that it may well be seared in your mind... as difficult as it was to bear."

Miraena nods at Vaerek, obviously agreeing with his views.

Medir nods to Vaerek.

Miraena nods to Medir.

Kethrai says, "Although that would be only one of us..."

Karthor says to Kethrai, "We'd have to do a chain since she could only accept such a link from one of us."

Karthor grins at Kethrai.

Allye quietly asks Kethrai, "It seems worth a try. Would you do so?"

Miraena raises an eyebrow in Kethrai's direction.

Medir says to Kethrai, "If y'are willing."

Kethrai nods to Allye.

Kethrai says to Miraena, "If you'd be willing? It's a form of the link that allows us to... borrow some of your knowledge. It may help in this case."

Nevali nervously asks Medir, "If this really doesn't work... maybe us moon wizards could help provoke it... if she agrees to that. Not quite an event prediction as I keep pestering her for, but... just a nudge?"

Miraena asks Kethrai, "And it would be you doing it?"

Nevali scratches one ear, looking bemused.

Kethrai nods to Miraena.

Miraena gives a slight nod.

Leilanie smiles.

Allye smiles at Miraena.

Medir chuckles at Nevali.

Miraena says, "Yes, then we may try."

Medir nods.

Karthor says, "Hm, I wonder how deep we could pass that along. Someone then Links with Kethrai, an' so on."

Karthor strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.

Cote asks, "Will we link with Kethrai, then?"

Kethrai says to Miraena, "You need to reach back for this one..."

Allye ponders.

Kethrai gives a slight nod.

Miraena gazes at Kethrai.

Medir gives Kethrai a studious look, as if committing him to memory.

Medir nods.

Kethrai quietly says to Miraena, "Well done."

Illiya gazes at Kethrai.

Allye says to Karthor, "It may be a bit more to organize, but would be good in case Kethrai's able to sense anything."

Medir nods to Kethrai.

Medir says to Kethrai, "When y'ready."

Miraena gazes at Kethrai.

Kethrai says, "One moment, if you please."

Zersha cocks her head at Kethrai.

Anuril observes Kethrai with fascination.

Allye gazes at Kethrai.

Medir gets a glass of pure glacial water from inside a sparkling white pouch.

Kethrai asks Allye, "Do you think it would be best to have a chain linked to me, or keep everyone linked to her?"

Allye says to Kethrai, "The persistent link seems to be a failed experiment. We can try a chain next, if this effort is more fruitful."

Medir asks, "Are the other empaths formin' a link onwards?"

Kethrai nods to Allye.

Medir nods to Allye.

Kethrai asks, "Allye, link with me? Karthor with her? And we'll form a chain from there?"

Allye smiles.

Allye nods.

Medir offers Miraena a glass of pure glacial water.

Karthor says, "Works fer me."

Leilanie gives Kethrai a slight nod.

Allye touches Kethrai with a confident grace and heartfelt smile.

Allye nods.

Karthor lays his hand on Allye's arm. Karthor's eyes widen and he draws back slightly from Allye.

Illiya asks, "Are we linking scholarship?"

Kethrai nods.

Miraena nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Karthor nods.

Illiya asks, "I'll go next then?"

Medir nods.

Allye says, "Yes, scholarship."

Leilanie nods to Illiya.

Illiya lays her hand on Karthor's arm.

Allye says, "Please, Illiya."

Medir taps a glass of pure glacial water that he is holding.

Allye says, "Empaths, if you wish to join the chain, please whisper to me."

Miraena smiles at Medir.

Medir says to Miraena, "If y'need it."

Medir smiles.

Miraena says to Medir, "That would be very kind, thank you."

Miraena nods to Medir.

Medir offers Miraena a glass of pure glacial water.

Miraena accepts Medir's glacial water.

Kethrai says to Miraena, "Apologies, this takes a bit more time to coordinate."

Allye nods.

Miraena nods to Kethrai.

Miraena takes a sip from a glass of pure glacial water.

Allye asks, "Kerennya, please link to Illiya when she's ready?"

Kerennya says, "Let me know when you're ready, Illiya."

Dytt gazes at Miraena.

Medir says to Miraena, "I will say, while this is bein' coordinated, that we are grateful for y'willingness to do this."

Illiya nods to Kerennya.

Kethrai says to Miraena, "On the bright side, with a dozen Empaths linked to you, you'll never be safer from harm."

Medir chuckles.

Miraena smiles at Medir.

Kerennya touches Illiya with a confident grace and familiar smile. Kerennya's eyes widen and she draws back slightly from Illiya.

Allye grins wryly.

Medir nods to Kethrai.

Rhainn grins.

Karthor grins.

Miraena says to Medir, "I would be happy to share this burden with others, as you said."

Allye asks, "Rhainn, please link to Kerennya?"

Miraena smiles at Kethrai.

Kerennya says, "Ready, Rhainn." K Rhainn says, "Done."

Allye says, "Leilanie, please link to Rhainn."

Kerennya says to Rhainn, "You never linked to me. I have to accept it."

Vaerek says, "If there are any entity's watching then tonight is the night."

Rhainn touches Kerennya on the wrist with two fingers, feeling for a pulse hopefully.

Medir nods to Vaerek.

Rhainn says, "Sorry."

Kerennya says, "SOrry, try again, I missed the request."

Kethrai says, "The chain can be established out of order, it's fine."

Allye nods.

Medir nods to Kethrai.

Medir says, "I suggest we commence in a moment."

Medir chuckles.

Rhainn touches Kerennya on the wrist with two fingers, feeling for a pulse hopefully.

Kethrai nods at Medir, obviously agreeing with his views.

Allye says, "Cote, please link to Leilanie."

Nevali folds her arms inside the sleeves of her wizard's robes, assuming a sanguine expression.

Cote nods.

Leilanie lays her hand on Rhainn's arm.

Allye says, "Then Misteeus to Cote."

Cote says to Leilanie, "Let me know when you're ready."

Misteeus nods.

Allye says, "And Seltzer to Misteeus."

Miraena takes a sip of her water.

Allye asks, "Have I missed any Empaths who wish to join?"

Medir casually observes the area.

Karthor says, "This's either brilliant or preposterous, I'm sure."

Karthor chuckles.

Allye laughs!

Madigan grins at Karthor.

Cote gives Karthor a crooked grin.

Misteeus chuckles.

Medir nods.

Allye says, "We shall soon find out."

Kethrai says to Karthor, "I prefer some from column A and some from column B."

Allye appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Rhainn touches Kerennya on the wrist with two fingers, feeling for a pulse hopefully.

Karthor grins at Kethrai.

Illiya grins at Kethrai, her dimples flashing into view.

Tirost grins at Kethrai.

Medir says to Kethrai, "Let's go ahead, then."

Cote just touched Leilanie.

Kethrai nods to Medir.

Rhainn grins at Kerennya.

Medir gazes at Miraena.

Cote stretches out a hand imploringly to Misteeus.

Leilanie lays her hand on Rhainn's arm.

Medir says to Miraena, "Whenever you are ready."

Miraena nods.

Leilanie smiles at Rhainn.

Medir sighs.

Medir says, "It's a difficult thing t'ask directly."

Miraena squeezes her eyes shut again, her face taking on a calm appearance.

Kethrai quietly says to Miraena, "Even if it's painful to see the visions again, we'll be here to support you."

Medir says to Miraena, "But please, open yourself to the empaths linked to you. We are all here, as Kethrai says, t'support you."

(Zersha watches curiously, trying to tell if anything is happening.)

Allye nods to Rhainn.

Misteeus ponders.

Miraena goes very still, except for the occasional twitch of her eyelids as she is clearly concentrating on something.

Medir gazes at Miraena.

Misteeus nods.

(Kethrai closes his eyes and keeps his mind blank and open to receive any sensations that may come along the link.)

Seltzer just touched Misteeus.

Miraena's face scrunches up comically, as if she was trying to squeeze the memory out of her.

(Kerennya closes her eyes and opens herself to whatever may come.)

Allye gazes at Miraena.

Miraena's face relaxes as she peeks one eye open again.

Miraena quietly asks, "Is it working?"

Medir asks Kethrai, "Anythin'?"

Cote says, "This is the smartest I have ever felt..."

Kethrai says, "Afraid not."

Illiya grins at Cote, her dimples flashing into view.

Miraena sighs.

Karthor says, "Nothin' down-chain."

Zersha giggles at Cote.

Allye trills softly at Miraena.

Miraena opens her eyes.

Nevali offers Miraena a wiggly gummy starfish hung from a red licorice cord.

Medir nods.

Zersha asks Cote, "Should we start giving you math problems?"

Nevali says to Miraena, "Try chewing on this. It helps thinking."

Dytt smokily says, "Uh oh, she's smart enough to dump me now."

Seltzer chuckles.

Dytt sticks her tongue out at Cote.

Miraena quietly says, "I'm so very sorry. I really wish this would have worked."

Kethrai shakes his head.

Miraena chuckles at Nevali.

Zersha shakes her head at Miraena.

Miraena declines Nevali's offer.

Cote sticks her tongue out at Dytt.

Miraena takes a sip of her water.

Kethrai says, "It was always a long shot, but it was worth a try."

Medir nods in agreement.

Karthor says, "What he said."

Allye says, "Please don't apologize. It was a highly unorthodox application of our skills to begin with."

Karthor nods at Kethrai, obviously agreeing with his views.

Rhainn sighs.

Medir says, "Very much so."

Miraena says, "I am very appreciative of each and every one of you for trying."

Allye nods at Kethrai, obviously agreeing with his views.

Nevali scans the sky, looking for portents and insight.

Medir says, "Even y'willingness to put yourself out here for this is tellin'."

Nevali says, "I'm still ready to prod things along the old fashioned way..."

Medir smiles at Miraena.

Casari says to Miraena, "Brave of you to try, too. Especially after the other day."

Dytt smokily says, "But then we've all be throwing crazy stuff at the walls and seeing what sticks."

Miraena looks at Medir and blushes.

Kethrai says to Miraena, "This is our job. I appreciate your bravery being willing to help."

Illiya says to Miraena, "Thank you for trying."

Life Weaver Ysilda just arrived.

Allye smiles at Miraena.

Rhainn smiles at Miraena with sympathy.

Cote says to Zersha, "See, like I told you the other night, Empaths can't get in your head."

Cote quietly says, "Yet..."

Madigan raises his hand in a quick salute.

Medir asks Miraena, "You had said y'would be willin' to share a more detailed account?"

Miraena says, "I recognize many faces here as those who have pledged. I feel comfortable with this group."

Zersha giggles at Cote.

Zersha just nudged Cote.

Miraena smiles.

Nawain asks Dytt, "I never understood that statement. Why is stuff that sticks to walls better than stuff that doesn't?"

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

Medir nods.

Nawain just nudged Madigan.

Aerilia shifts her weight.

Cote grins crookedly.

Kerennya says to Miraena, "Thanks for trying."

Madigan grunts at Nawain.

Madigan gets a smoked turkey sandwich from inside his traveler's pack.

Miraena nods to Kerennya.

Golameth asks Illiya, "Can i ask?"

Nawain praises Madigan.

Dytt looks at Nawain and shrugs.

Avrenka asks Nawain, "Cuz that means it's cooked and ready to eat?"

Dytt smokily says, "Human stuff? I never got it either."

Leilanie smiles at Couri.

Nawain says to Avrenka, "Eww."

Nawain giggles.

Karthor pushes his spectacles up the bridge of his nose.

Sir Madigan goes out.

Sofina shifts her weight.

Tirost gazes at Miraena.

Nevali nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Medir furrows his brow.

Couri leans on Leilanie.

Cote says to Nawain, "Once I threw a viper at the wall. It neither stuck, nor was it very happy."

Leilanie leans on Couri.

Nawain grins at Cote.

Elizzibiana gnaws lightly on her lower lip, as if lost in thought. The razor-sharp tip of one of her fangs breaks the skin and causes a tiny bead of blood to appear. Almost absent-mindedly, she catches it with the tip of her tongue.

Zersha laughs at Cote.

Miraena asks, "Are any others here willing to pledge to cease their use of sorcery?"

Dytt nods to Cote.

Nawain says to Cote, "Apparently you needed a different viper."

Miraena looks around the group hopefully.

Dytt smokily says, "But it was delicious."

Nawain says to Cote, "Or some glue."

Nevali says to Miraena, "You know I already have..."

Cote giggles at Nawain.

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

Cote wrinkles her nose.

Miraena smiles at Nevali.

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

Zersha opens her orchid poke.

Zersha gets a blue iris from inside her orchid poke.

Zersha tilts her blue iris side to side, making the light play off it.

Medir grins at Allye.

Zersha puts her iris in her orchid poke.

Zersha closes her orchid poke.

Allye nods to Medir.

Miraena beams at Zersha!

Sofina smiles at Zersha.

Zersha dimples at Miraena.

Cote says to Miraena, "I've never used sorcery in the first place. Seemed silly to me."

Medir smiles.

Zersha grins at Cote, her dimples flashing into view.

Miraena beams at Cote!

Kethrai says, "I beg any who are on the fence to do it. We've seen more than enough to know that Asildu and Miraena are bringing us the truth."

Nevali asks Vaerek, "You think there's anything the guild of psychics could do to help their attempts?"

Miraena uses her walking stick to help push herself to her feet.

Miraena stands up.

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

Rhainn puts her iris in her watersilk bag.

Tirost glances at Kethrai.

Allye asks Miraena, "You mentioned earlier that you had prepared a more detailed recollection of your vision. Would you still wish to share that?"

Miraena puts her water in her craftsman's satchel.

Allye grins at Miraena.

Aerilia frowns slightly.

Crobin squints.

Miraena gets a blue iris from inside her craftsman's satchel.

Nawain asks Miraena, "Do those who pledge to never perform sorcery who never did in the first place actually change the balance in any way?"

Miraena stands near Cote.

(Tirost's gaze shifts from Kethrai to Anuril.)

Vaerek says to Nevali, "I think we would only hinder their efforts at this point."

Cote angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Miraena.

Anuril grins at Tirost.

Kaedan limps off, looking for a place to rest.

Miraena asks Cote, "Adventurer, would you accept this iris in thanks for your pledge?"

Nevali looks at Vaerek and sighs.

Miraena offers Cote a blue iris.

Nevali shrugs.

Allye beams at Cote!

Sofina pulls Zersha towards her!

Sofina giggles.

Cote trills softly at Miraena.

Zersha beams at Cote!

Cote accepts Miraena's blue iris.

Miraena beams at Cote!

Cote bows to Miraena.

Miraena asks Cote, "And may I know your name?"

Rhainn beams at Cote!

Kethrai praises Cote.

(Crobin moves around to the back of the group and watches from a distance to what is going on)

Cote exclaims to Miraena, "I'm Cote!"

Avrenka raises his palms skyward, chanting.

Sofina gazes at Zersha.

Vaerek says to Miraena, "I have a question if you would entertain."

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

Mathematician Avrenka goes out.

Nevali takes a bite of a wiggly gummy starfish hung from a red licorice cord and chews carefully on it.

Zersha grins at Sofina, her dimples flashing into view.

Miraena exclaims, "Adventurer Cote, very nice to emet you!"

Sofina giggles at Zersha.

Crobin smiles at Illiya.

Narrowing her eyes, Sofina presses her fingertips against the side of her neck.
Seams of reddish-black energy spread from Sofina's hand, eventually settling into a monstrous pattern shining through her skin.

Cote exclaims, "Nice to officially meet you, too!"

Miraena says to Vaerek, "I am happy to answer what I can, but there were two other questions I must answer first."

Nawain squints at Sofina.

Cote perks her ears up happily as she gazes at Miraena.

Miraena blushes a bright red color.

Vaerek nods to Miraena.

Excitedly, Cote prances around in a tight circle.

Zersha lets out a hearty cheer for Cote!

Reverend Gragnel just arrived.

Danyte leans on Kyreena.

Nawain draws forth a viridian whip from the ties on her thigh straps.

Zersha waves to Gragnel.

Nawain indicates her viridian whip with a smile.

Miraena says to Allye, "You asked if I would share my vision. Yes, I am prepared to do that if Adventurer Medir would like that."

Medir nods.

Medir stands up.

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

Tirost nods at Crobin, obviously agreeing with his views.

Kyreena appears to be trying to tickle Danyte with her tail.

Dytt raises an eyebrow in Medir's direction.

Danyte smiles.

Medir says to Miraena, "I think it may help."

Sofina grins at Zersha.

Eyst nods in agreement.

Kethrai gazes thoughtfully at Miraena.

Medir asks, "Perhaps we should allow those who don' wish to hear... the difficult details the chance to leave?"

(Zersha moves in a little closer to hear better.)

(Cote baps Dytt gently on the nose with her iris.)

Tirost says to Aerilia, "The ones who were present when the drakes attacked were Miraena and Asildu..."

Miraena quietly says to Nawain, "You asked if those who have never performed sorcery will help change the balance... no, unfortunately not. But I would think it helps prevent the balance from becoming even MORE imbalanced."

Dytt sticks her tongue out at Cote.

Nawain nods to Miraena.

Cote grins crookedly.

Aerilia nods to Tirost.

Crobin flicks one ear back as though listening for something.

Cote says to Zersha, "I'm helping balance."

Cote says, "Or...something like that."

Zersha nods at Cote, obviously agreeing with her views.

Kethrai nods at Cote, obviously agreeing with her views.

Medir nods to Cote.

Miraena praises Cote.

Sofina grins at Zersha.

Sofina shakes her head.

Miraena asks Vaerek, "Your question?"

Nevali scratches one ear, looking bemused.

Zersha grins at Sofina, her dimples flashing into view.

Vaerek asks Miraena, "The blue iris's are found almost everywhere, are yours different?"

Crobin nods to Tirost.

Miraena says to Vaerek, "Only insomuch as these ones I have were grown by me."

Miraena smiles at Vaerek.

Tirost nods to Aerilia.

Golameth asks Illiya, "Can i ask?"

Vaerek nods to Miraena.

Zersha cocks her head at Golameth.

Zersha glances at Illiya.

Illiya grins at Golameth, her dimples flashing into view.

Illiya nods to Golameth.

Miraena asks Golameth, "You have a question?"

Zersha beams at Sofina!

Cote's tail undulates lazily through the air.

Sofina smiles at Zersha.

Zersha nods to Sofina.

Golameth asks Miraena, "What happened to you arms, hands and head?"

Golameth says, "You and Ansildu have the same marks."

Miraena asks, "Ah, you speak of the... scaley things you can apparently see when you perceive me closely?"

Golameth says, "Like scales."

Miraena nods to Golameth.

Golameth nods to Miraena.

Sofina laughs at Zersha.

Sofina rubs Zersha gently, massaging her muscles.

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

Sofina grins at Zersha.

Mathematician Avrenka just arrived.

Nevali gives Miraena a studious look, as if committing her to memory.

Zersha nods at Sofina, obviously agreeing with her views.

Gragnel leans forward.

Allye angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Miraena.

Nevali scratches one ear, looking bemused.

Shuffling closer, Eyst attends Miraena with an intense, scrupulous gaze, giving Miraena his undivided attention.

Miraena says, "We discovered it alongside you Adventurers. We cannot see it just by looking at ourselves."

Medir nods.

Karthor says, "Maybe it'll be somethin' simple, like "they're scales"."

Cote ponders.

Karthor scratches his head.

Miraena says, "Our best assumption is that it was provided to us by the Heralds."

Miraena gazes upward.

Zersha squints at Miraena.

Vaerek looks over Miraena very closely.

Zersha looks over Miraena very closely.

Illiya looks over Miraena very closely.

Anuril sighs.

Kerennya gives Miraena a studious look, as if committing her to memory.

Zersha blinks.

Kerennya observes Miraena with fascination.

Miraena says, "We guess that is what protected me when that Adventurer attacked me before."

Medir rubs his neck.

Cote looks over Miraena very closely.

Seltzer looks over Miraena very closely.

Miraena says, "Truth be told, I cannot even feel it."

Medir says, "Fascinating."

Dytt raises an eyebrow.

Medir furrows his brow.

Miraena gazes down at her arms, holding one out in front of her.

Leilanie nods to Couri.

Miraena shrugs.

Tirost asks Miraena, "...You're not certain? They have done that to you without your consent or understanding?"

Dytt fixes Miraena with a solid, steady stare.

Kethrai says, "I have a hypothesis... That it's something similar to the effect of Rangers' Embed the Cycle, but significantly more powerful."

Miraena says to Tirost, "Just as the vision was."

Miraena nods to Tirost.

Cultivator Shaylynne just arrived.

Allye says to Kethrai, "It does look similar."

Medir leans on Shaylynne.

Nevali says, "I've a question."

Tirost nods to Miraena.

Shaylynne hugs Medir, who wraps his arms around Shaylynne with a warm smile.

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

Cote gives Shaylynne a smooch.

Medir smiles.

Eyst looks over Miraena very closely.

Miraena nods to Nevali.

Vaerek gives Miraena a studious look, as if committing her to memory.

Illiya beams at Shaylynne!

Kethrai says, "A gift from the Life Dragons that we saw in our recent vision with Asildu."

Nevali asks Miraena, "What year were you born?"

Miraena beams at Kethrai!

Miraena says, "Asildu told me about that, it sounded amazing."

Allye quietly says, "What a vision that was."

Eyst says, "How interesting."

Zersha pulls Sofina to her in a tight hug.

Zersha nods at Allye, obviously agreeing with her views.

Nevali takes a bite of the starfish.

Urbaj asks, "I thought Asildu didn't see the vision. Am I mistaken?"

Illiya shakes her head at Avrenka.

Avrenka nods to Illiya.

Allye nods to Urbaj.

Karthor says, "Tha's what he said."

Illiya says, "He said he did not."

Golameth says, "The vision was discussed in depth with Asildu."

Gragnel adjusts his spidersilk socks into place.

Kethrai says, "But, those of us who did have told everyone who'll listen, for sure...."

Medir says, "I suppose th'vision is no secret, aye."

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

Medir nods to Golameth.

Zersha nods at Sofina, obviously agreeing with her views.

Allye grins sheepishly at Kethrai.

Sofina grumbles.

Sofina goes out.

Cote gives Kethrai a crooked grin.

Miraena asks, "He told me brief descriptions of what he called Primal Elanthia?"

Miraena raises an eyebrow.

Miraena asks, "Was that not true?"

Avrenka nods to Illiya.

Karthor nods to Miraena.

Karthor says, "Sounds right."

Anuril praises Casari.

Zersha nods to Karthor.

Cote nods to Miraena.

Casari grins at Anuril.

Allye nods in agreement.

Miraena says to Nevali, "I am nearing my 19th birthday, but I was born in 431."

Nevali nods to Miraena.

Nevali says, "I was starting to think you were from another time entirely. So that's a relief."

Avrenka says to Miraena, "Pardon me, but at Arhat's Tower last night, did you experience another vision? You seemed to have a bit ... catatonic for a few moments then."

Miraena shakes her head at Nevali.

Miraena says to Nevali, "Not so far as I know..."

Miraena laughs!

Nevali says, "Causality can be so weak, sometimes..."

Medir ponders.

Miraena glances at Avrenka.

Crobin stands near Tirost.

Kethrai says, "431? Ugh. The year zucchini conquered our entire farm... I didn't eat anything that didn't have zucchini in it for a summer and a fall..."

Tirost leans on Crobin.

Miraena shakes her head at Avrenka.

Zersha blinks at Kethrai.

Allye giggles at Kethrai.

A pained expression crosses Nevali's face.

Zersha quietly says to Kethrai, "That sounds like torture."

Miraena says to Avrenka, "No, it was not another vision. But I did experience... something."

Miraena nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Nawain observes Miraena with fascination.

Nawain praises Shaylynne.

Aerilia folds her arms across her chest.

Dytt smokily says to Kethrai, "Should have planted asparagus."

Nawain grins at Shaylynne.

Shaylynne grins at Nawain.

Rhainn says to Miraena, "We're really close to the same age."

Leilanie asks Miraena, "Can you describe it for us?"

Avrenka asks Miraena, "What did you experience?"

Rhainn grins at Miraena.

Allye angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Miraena.

Avrenka says to Miraena, "You looked like ... well how I feel when I am using my prophetic talents."

Nevali exclaims to Miraena, "Which looks like this!"

Tirost nods to Crobin.

Tirost smiles at Medir.

Vaerek nods to Allye.

Miraena says, "It had a similar feeling to when I received my original vision from the Heralds, but this time I did not see anything. But I did hear a voice clearly speaking in my head."

Zersha gazes at Miraena.

Aerilia raises an eyebrow.

Nevali takes a bite of the starfish.

Illiya asks, "Oh?"

Anuril raises an eyebrow.

Leilanie gazes thoughtfully at Miraena.

Nawain leans on Gragnel.

Medir furrows his brow.

Miraena says, "It said, "Messenger Miraena, they must stop or face our anger."

Allye trills softly at Miraena.

Medir observes Miraena with fascination.

Karthor frowns.

Nawain gnaws on her lip.

Leilanie knits her eyebrows together in a thoughtful frown.

Zersha gnaws on her lip.

Miraena quietly says, "It was such a... booming... voice. I felt as sure as I have about anything that the words were true."

Nawain mutters something into the air about idiot prideful paladin.

Tirost nods to Crobin.

Nawain makes a grunting noise.

Illiya nods to Crobin.

Casari says, "Oh, wow. So there goes that theory about them not understanding individuality."

Miraena quietly says, "We called for them to stop."

Miraena frowns.

Kethrai nods at Nawain, obviously agreeing with her views.

Avrenka nods to Casari.

Zersha peers quizzically at Nawain.

Dytt smokily says, "A booming voice does not Truth make."

Urbaj says, "How eager they were to speak in anger, but tonight they refuse us one single act of sympathy."

Medir rubs his neck.

Miraena takes a sip of her water.

Avrenka says, "Peace ... they did provide a vision thru Asildu last night."

Illiya gazes thoughtfully at Casari.

Tirost says to Miraena, "You have played your role well, Miraena. You have spoken from the heart. You cannot blame yourself for anything."

Anuril shakes his head.

Miraena looks at Tirost and blushes.

Nawain nods in agreement.

Lexxa strides out.

Anuril looks at Kyreena, obviously trying not to grin.

Miraena quietly says to Tirost, "I am just a Farmer. All of this is so far beyond anything I have ever even read, let alone known."

Anuril pats Kyreena on the back.

Kyreena stands up.

Karthor chuckles.

Illiya asks Miraena, "Are you sure that they said your name?"

Kyreena looks at Anuril and shrugs.

Allye smiles at Miraena.

Leilanie nods to Couri.

Miraena nods to Illiya.

Shaylynne nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Avrenka asks, "Is anyone so surprised that the Heralds can know us by name?"

Kerennya nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Zersha quietly says, "They knew who Lanival was too, they helped him. They obviously notice that some of us are different."

Zersha shrugs.

Avrenka nods at Zersha, obviously agreeing with her views.

Dytt smokily says, "More surprised they'd care to learn it."

Nawain says, "Or use it."

Nawain nods to Dytt.

Golameth says, "If they make the rules, I am sure they can break the rules."

Avrenka says, "Question is why they chose Miraena."

Golameth nods to Avrenka.

Medir shrugs.

Nawain asks, "Who cares what mouth noises we call ourselves?"

Nawain chuckles.

Miraena frowns.

Kethrai says, "Well, there's a difference there..."

Leilanie smiles at Nawain.

Miraena says to Avrenka, "I wish I knew, and I wish I could tell you."

Casari says, "Could be because she was willing to listen."

Casari smiles at Miraena.

Allye says, "There are not many who would leave their loved ones and life behind to embark on such a mission."

Miraena asks Casari, "We have fought an uphill battle spreading this message, haven't we?"

Allye says, "Perhaps she is particular in that way and they could see that."

Medir nods to Allye.

Casari nods at Miraena, obviously agreeing with her views.

Medir says to Allye, "Y'may well be right."

Kethrai says, "Asildu has said the Heralds, as a rule, don't understand individuality. But... We know the three Guardian Dragons do. Glacis, Asildu, Eerayn."

Anuril says, "Sildua."

Allye grins at Kethrai.

Anuril grins at Kethrai.

Miraena playfully says, "Perhaps they needed the stubbornness that only a Farmer could know."

Tirost says to Miraena, "You have known destruction and pain. You are not a spellcaster. You are an ideal person to spread the word that sorcery is the cause of wild magic, and the Heralds are the ones who can make things right."

Nawain giggles at Kethrai.

Kethrai coughs.

Miraena just nudged Kethrai.

Avrenka says, "Asildu also claimed those guardian dragons were not as "herald" as the true Heralds."

Kethrai says, "Sildua."

Medir chuckles at Miraena.

Kethrai says, "It's an easy mistake."

Kethrai shifts uncomfortably for a moment.

Nevali rubs her head.

Nawain grins at Kethrai.

Zersha says, "I'd like ot hear about the visions though..."

Dytt snorts, loudly.

Allye smiles at Tirost.

Shaylynne nods at Zersha, obviously agreeing with her views.

Medir asks Miraena, "Would y'like to share what you have prepared?"

Kethrai says, "Point is. They gave up part of what they are to be part of our world. They lost the perspective the other Heralds have, but they gained the ability to interact with us personally..."

Miraena says to Tirost, "If I had to guess, that is what I would say. I have no draw to sorcery as I cannot cast magic at all. Perhaps I was just the right blank slate."

Medir cocks his head.

Miraena nods to Medir.

Paff just arrived.

Crobin flicks one ear back as though listening for something.

Miraena says, "If there are no other questions, I will tell in more detail my original vision."

Tirost says to Miraena, "But you are sincere in your speech and tireless in your efforts."

Illiya nods to Casari.

Medir nods to Tirost.

Leilanie glances at Couri.

Shaylynne nods to Tirost.

Tirost says to Miraena, "You have been attacked and show bravery."

Allye nods in agreement.

Nevali asks Miraena, "I got one more, for after. Think about it. What's your favorite food?"

Miraena says, "But please, if you do not wish to hear the details, I understand if you step out."

Miraena looks at Tirost and blushes.

Miraena laughs at Nevali.

Allye grins at Nevali.

Miraena says to Nevali, "I will think on it."

Medir grins at Nevali.

Allye says to Nevali, "That is an excellent question."

Nevali nods.

Medir says, "Agreed."

Illiya grins at Nevali, her dimples flashing into view.

Doctor of Kittens Sukidesu just arrived.

Miraena takes a sip of her water.

Kethrai angles his ears forward, gazing curiously at Miraena.

Avrenka peers quizzically at Nevali.

Miraena clears her throat.

Zersha gazes at Miraena.

Allye angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Tirost.

Vaerek says to Miraena, "I have another statement and question if you have time."

Mathematician Avrenka goes out.

Tirost nods to Allye.

Miraena says, "As I have said before, the vision wasn't a single vision. It was like seeing a thousand scenes all at once."

Illiya leans on Shaylynne.

Sukidesu nods to Nawain.

Rhainn's large eyes lock on Miraena with an intense, unblinking gaze.

Shaylynne sits down on the gardener's cushion.

Medir nods.

Mathematician Avrenka just arrived.

Allye gazes at Miraena.

Cote's tail undulates lazily through the air.

Stellar Statistician Urbaj strolls out.

Miraena says, "I will tell you of a few of the scenes that I can recall the most clearly, but remember that there were countless more layered on top of those."

Medir nods to Miraena.

Aerilia nods.

Sukidesu looks over Miraena very closely.

Miraena quietly says, "I saw my childhood home consumed by a vortex of light, my parents' screams cut short as their bodies twisted and dissolved in it's wake."

Nawain winces.

Cote winces.

Zersha frowns.

A pained expression crosses Allye's face.

Rhainn gasps!

Medir shudders.

Karthor frowns.

Kethrai's ears droop dejectedly as a look of melancholy crosses his face.

Aerilia frowns slightly.

A pained expression crosses Kerennya's face.

Miraena quietly says, "I saw my Village, the ground beneath it liquifying into a churning mass that swallowed thousands. Everyone I had ever known, everyone I grew up with, gone in an instant."

Zersha blinks.

Nawain shudders.

Kerennya glances about suddenly, a desperate look of loss on her face.

Karthor strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.

Medir frowns.

Allye shudders.

Zersha gazes down at the floor.

Dytt raises an eyebrow.

Seltzer snaps her fingers.

(Zersha pokes a toe at the floor a couple of times checking that it's still solid.)

Rhainn gazes at Miraena with a sympathetic look on her face.

Miraena painfully says, "I saw men, women, and children running through fields of wheat, trying to escape what they could not. Their flesh bubbled and warped as waves of something washed through them, leaving them hoping for death."

Zersha blanches.

The leaves on an azure poplar tree begin to fall down to the ground, disappearing in tiny puffs of vapor.

A pained expression crosses Nawain's face.

Eyst ponders.

(Kethrai maintains eye contact with Miraena as he listens, refusing to look away, despite stinging tears rolling down his cheeks.)

Leilanie frowns.

(Crobin snaps his hand out and captures a firefly before bringing it close and watching it light up and dim over and over again. Letting it walk around his fingers before taking back off into the air flying around him)

Avrenka begins chortling at Illiya.

Miraena quietly says, "I saw crystals pushing up from the ground, engulfing and smothering everything they touched. People, animals, trees, homes."

Zersha gnaws on her lip.

Medir gazes at Miraena.

Cote gazes at Miraena.

Apprentice Empath Kyreena glides out, leading her group.

Rhainn asks, "Crystals?"

Crobin winks at Nawain.

Allye frowns.

Dytt smokily says, "Reminds me of the void prison."

Miraena quietly says, "I saw blights sweeping across farmlands, crops withered and blackened in seconds, the rot spreading to those who tried to tend to them in vain efforts."

Nawain frowns.

Miraena quietly says, "I saw entire herds of animals fall by the thousands, their carcasses bursting open to release swarms of insects that devoured everything in sight."

Rhainn shudders.

Cote's ears droop for a moment.

Aerilia tilts her head to one side.

Leilanie quickly clasps both hands over her mouth.

Allye quietly says, "How awful."

Shaylynne nods to Allye.

Medir gives a slight nod.

Eyst says, "But so varied in their awfulness."

Shield of Death Heartsfyre glides out.

Miraena quietly says, "And the last I can remember in particular was the sky itself tearing open, revealing an expanse of darkness. Tendrils of something snaked down to the ground, clutching at those who tried to run."

Zersha shivers.

Medir quietly says, "Imagine, experiencing all of this all at once."

Medir shudders.

Nawain growls low in the back of her throat.

Medir gazes at Miraena with a sympathetic look on his face.

Miraena shakes her head and blinks her eyes, as if snapping out of her memories.

Karthor strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.

Rhainn pats Miraena on the back.

Casari says, "I'm sorry you had to experience that."

Medir nods.

Miraena says, "I am sorry for sharing some of that, but it does help that others have now heard it."

Nawain asks Miraena, "And you know, in your heart of hearts, that this is the future the Heralds will bring us if we do not.. ehm. Agree?"

Kerennya softly says to Miraena, "You are one tough girl."

Cote nods at Kerennya, obviously agreeing with her views.

Miraena looks at Kerennya and blushes.

Miraena gazes at Nawain.

Kethrai quietly asks Miraena, "If I may... are you sure it was darkness you saw in the tear across the sky? Or was it more like... The color of the back of your own head? The color of a mirror reflecting nothing?"

Miraena says to Nawain, "No, it is not the future the Heralds will bring. It's the future that will happen, and which they will leave us to."

Nawain nods to Miraena.

Nawain ponders.

Medir nods.

Rhainn clears her throat.

Miraena nods to Kethrai.

Miraena says to Kethrai, "Yes, it is very hard to explain. It was dark as... nothing."

Rhainn wipes one of her eyes.

Kethrai shudders.

Medir gazes upward.

Avrenka nods to Illiya.

Karthor asks Miraena, "Can ya think of anythin' that might've looked like a giant slug?"

Allye ponders.

Nevali stares blankly into the distance.

Kethrai quietly says to Miraena, "I've seen the like before. It's hard to describe to someone who hasn't seen it."

Leilanie just skipped out.

Anuril smirks.

Miraena drinks deeply from a glass of pure glacial water.

Miraena ponders.

Vaerek stands up.

Miraena says to Karthor, "I don't remember anything like that in particular."

Karthor nods to Miraena.

Karthor strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.

Tirost asks, "We've been casting a lot. Have we seen any mana surges since we've been here?"

Miraena says, "But, as I said, there may have been visions I just don't recall at this point. There were so very many of them."

Nawain says, "No."

Allye shakes her head at Tirost.

Medir nods.

Tirost glances at Aerilia.

Dytt smokily says something in Rakash.

Aerilia nods to Tirost.

Karthor asks himself, "Figurative, then?"

Avrenka asks, "Should we start casting more and try to get some?"

Karthor strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.

Nawain grins at Dytt.

Miraena raises an eyebrow.

Illiya grins at Avrenka, her dimples flashing into view.

Kerennya says, "Liraxes indicated that the mana surges have calmed a bit - though not gone entirely - since last night's party."

Nawain scowls.

Aerilia says, "Liraxes said we were currently experiencing a lull in wild magic."

Illiya asks, "Did he?"

Avrenka says, "Interesting."

Nawain says, "Of course it does."

Nawain mutters to herself.

Avrenka says, "I missed his meeting."

Avrenka sighs.

Miraena beams!

Kethrai says, "I've certainly seen a couple mana surges just this andu."

Vaerek says to Miraena, "I would have a question concerning this Liraxes."

Illiya asks Aerilia, "When was that?"

Miraena exclaims, "That must mean we are getting more people to stop sorcery!"

Ears tilted forward, Cote curls her tail around Dytt's waist loosely.

Medir ponders.

Sukidesu says, "I doubt that."

Avrenka smirks.

Avrenka says, "Orrrrrr."

Vaerek ponders.

Nevali morosely says, "We're all just maggots trying to tear at the flesh of a bloated corpse of a planet... those visions are just the corpse finally popping. We need to get off this planet and find a better world. In this plane."

Nawain gently says to Miraena, "Or that enough sorcery has been done to change the balance further."

Aerilia says to Illiya, "When it called people over to Leth a little while ago. Shortly before this meeting began."

Miraena says to Vaerek, "I have not met this Liraxes, if that is the question. Although I have heard his name several times now."

Medir observes Nevali with fascination.

Illiya says to Nevali, "Ew."

Miraena frowns at Nawain.

Cote glances at Nevali.

Tirost gazes at Nawain.

Nevali's ears droop dejectedly as a look of melancholy crosses her face.

Elizzibiana says, "After the drake attack last evening or so, it seemed magic had calmed down a bit."

Miraena says to Nawain, "No, that cannot be it."

Miraena shakes her head.

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Avrenka says to Nevali, "Tell us how you really feel."

Sukidesu says, "So you say."

Sukidesu squints at Miraena.

Nevali says to Avrenka, "Sad."

Nevali takes a bite of the starfish.

Avrenka grins at Nevali.

Illiya asks, "Oh, I missed that meeting.. did anyone here go that I could get notes from?"

Kethrai says to Nevali, "This planet isn't dead yet. And it's not going to die if I have anything to say for it."

Rhainn says, "I missed it too."

Zersha nods at Kethrai, obviously agreeing with his views.

Crobin asks, "Which meeting?"

Allye smiles.

Rhainn nods to Kethrai.

Miraena quietly says, "Did I miss any questions? I'm getting better at hearing you all, but I'm still not great at it."

Illiya asks, "Liraxes, earlier?"

Miraena blushes a bright red color.

Vaerek says, "There is one called Liraxes that wishes to build machines around our homes. He speaks of sorcery, precious metals and gems to help his progress."

Elizzibiana says, "It was around long, was down by Leth with a few folks."

Medir chuckles at Miraena.

Illiya nods to Aerilia.

Sukidesu studies the faces around him.

Kerennya says to Illiya, "I can give you highlights after Miraena is done, if you like."

Vaerek says, "He has openenly let us know that he is from the plane of probability. I have taken a vow to not use sorcery and this would be a big ask of you. We could possibly sever his connection to this world through the highest of sorcery."

Elizzibiana says, "It wasnt, sorry."

Illiya beams at Kerennya!

Allye angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Elizzibiana.

Vaerek asks, "Is that an option, to help close a tear in the fabric of mana?"

Miraena blinks at Vaerek.

Vaerek peers quizzically at Miraena.

Avrenka asks Miraena, "Hypothetical question for you ... and I mean no offense ... but what would you do if you found out the Heralds were really the antagonists working behind the Wild Magic?"

Miraena says to Vaerek, "You are saying a lot of things I do not know anything about."

Crobin glances at Avrenka.

Vaerek nods to Miraena.

Miraena says to Vaerek, "I'm sorry I cannot answer that for you."

Miraena looks at Vaerek and blushes.

Tirost gazes at Nawain.

Dytt smokily says, "Wouldn't be the first time someone said "I must kill you to save you."

Vaerek says to Miraena, "I fear he is jumping from one plane to another too easily."

Sukidesu says, "Won't be the last either."

Sukidesu grins at Dytt, his dimples flashing into view.

Allye angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Vaerek.

Miraena shudders.

Illiya asks Vaerek, "Wait you, as a person who has taken a vow of non-socery are asking people to do sorcery?"

Kethrai says to Vaerek, "The idea of closing off its access using sorcery feels like using ice to prevent the spread of fire."

Nawain gives Tirost a slight nod.

Miraena says to Vaerek, "I prefer to stay in this Plane right here."

Miraena nods.

Vaerek says, "I'm not asking anyone to do sorcery."

Vaerek says, "I'm saying I might have an answer if things go awry."

Illiya asks, "And the answer is... sorcery?"

Khozh Elizzibiana limps out.

A pained expression crosses Nawain's face.

Tirost smiles at Nawain.

Zersha asks, "Things aren't already awry?"

Zersha furrows her brow.

Vaerek says, "My studies of sorcery at at an end. I feel horrible of the things I've learned."

Kethrai says, "Sorcery would just make our plane more porous and give entities like Liraxes more ways to get in."

Gragnel says to Zersha, "Took the words from my mouth."

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

Dytt smokily asks, "Punch a god in the face?"

Cote gives Zersha a crooked grin.

Vaerek nods.

Nawain nods to Tirost.

Miraena says to Avrenka, "I do not take offense to your question. But it's like asking me what I would do if I suddenly woke up with a third leg. I know I do not have three legs, so I cannot fathom understanding what having a third one would feel like."

Crobin chuckles.

Vaerek says, "I would risk my life to end it all."

Zersha leans on Cote.

Aerilia folds her arms across her chest.

Allye gazes at Vaerek.

Karthor nods to Kethrai.

Avrenka looks at Miraena and shrugs.

Allye says to Vaerek, "Let us hope it doesn't come to anything like that."

Zersha nods at Allye, obviously agreeing with her views.

Illiya nods at Allye, obviously agreeing with her views.

Miraena asks Kethrai, "I believe you sent a letter to me with some questions?"

Kethrai nods to Miraena.

Kethrai says to Miraena, "I was just about to ask."

Miraena nods.

Illiya grins at Medir, her dimples flashing into view.

Miraena says to Kethrai, "Asildu had to explain quite a few of the things you were asking about, but I have some responses for you."

Rhainn sadly says, "My Godmother firmly believes the immortals assisted the sorcerers during that attack."

Zersha gets a mug of hot chocolate from inside her beverage holster.

Kethrai angles his ears forward, gazing curiously at Miraena.

Zersha takes a sip of her chocolate.

Avrenka nods at Illiya, obviously agreeing with her views.

Tirost smiles at Aerilia.

Aerilia smiles at Tirost.

Tirost says, "I must take my leave."

Illiya bobs a quick curtsy to Tirost.

Aerilia says to Tirost, "Take care."

Tirost says to Medir, "Thank you for hosting us, Medir."

Karthor waves to Tirost.

Allye nods to Tirost.

Medir nods to Tirost.

Avrenka says, "But our TM class ..."

Nawain says to Rhainn, "The Gods protect all their children. Even the really, really stupid ones."

Kerennya waves to Tirost.

Avrenka waves to Tirost.

Rhainn pats Nawain on the back.

Medir says to Tirost, "Be well, my friend."

Anuril smirks at Nawain.

Tirost says to Miraena, "And thank you for coming."

Rhainn nods.

Gragnel nods at Nawain, obviously agreeing with her views.

Allye gives Nawain a wry grin.

Tirost says, "You too."

Tirost bows.

Dytt ponders.

Nevali rubs her eyes.

Nawain waves to Tirost.

Miraena says, "First, to your question about magical research. If I understand it correctly, yes, I would not research anything that resembled sorcery or has the potential negative reactions that sorcery does."

As each feathery note falls from Casari's lips, she weaves it into a tapestry of subtle harmonics that support a line of melody in a minor key, forming the complex measures of the Sanctuary enchante.

Knight of Meraud Tirost drifts out.

Miraena nods.

Kethrai nods to Miraena.

Allye nods to Miraena.

Shaylynne takes a sip of her suvyn.

Misteeus just left.

Miraena asks, "About devices that allow you to invoke spells from other domains, such as a... gyre? I believe it was called?"

Kethrai nods to Miraena.

Dytt smokily says, "Or runestones."

Kethrai shakes his head at Dytt.

Dytt raises an eyebrow.

Crobin asks, "Or wands?"

Miraena says, "Asildu and I believe this would be safe, as no sorcery is occuring."

Crobin puts his almanac in his kirmiko pocket.

Kethrai says to Dytt, "Question was about devices that operate on their own."

Kethrai says, "Without your own mana being added."

Allye angles her ears forward in curiosity.

Karthor asks, "Oy, don't those gyres inherently work by way o' feral magic?"

Golameth says to Dytt, "Runestones would be sorcery."

Karthor scratches his head.

Allye says, "Interesting."

Allye ponders.

Karthor says, "The same stuff that broke Time a while back."

Karthor shakes his head.

Dytt smokily says to Golameth, "So by that logic, we cannot use a rune."

Kethrai says to Karthor, "Creating them involves sorcery. Using them, I think doesn't."

Medir says, "Sounds it."

Medir nods.

Anuril gazes upward.

Nawain asks Dytt, "Or a tattoo, right?"

Karthor strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.

Dytt taps the tattoo on her hand.

Avrenka says, "Porous Plane isn't all bad ... without it, we wouldn't have Holy, Lunar or Elemental magicks."

Dytt smokily says to Nawain, "Right."

Kethrai says, "You can use runestones and tattoos within your own magical domain..."

Allye nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Karthor says to Kethrai, "Hm, interestin'. I still probly won't risk it."

Casari says to Avrenka, "There's elemental mana right here."

Nevali says, "Lunar is this plane, surely..."

Shaylynne whispers something to Allye.

Zersha furrows her brow.

Allye grins at Shaylynne.

Crobin scratches one ear, looking bemused.

Allye nods to Shaylynne.

Nevali says, "The moons exist in this reality."

Miraena asks, "The last question was about erasing mana surges. I am not entirely sure what happens when one 'harnesses' a surge, but I would think that would be a good thing, to prevent it from causing harm to those around it?"

Shaylynne takes a sip of her suvyn.

Zersha quietly says to Kethrai, "I'm going to ask you for a list later of what's good and what's not when it comes to stuff that's magical."

Aerilia nods to Miraena.

Nawain nods to Miraena.

Miraena says, "Asildu did not believe there was anything sorcerous about it, at least."

Kethrai nods to Miraena.

Aerilia says, "Much better than letting one run wild."

Vaerek says to Aerilia, "And it does too."

Kethrai says, "You can also cast spells at them to disrupt them."

Nawain says, "The surges themselves don't seem to carry any of the mana signature of the caster that generated it. Making them a unique way for mages of differing magic types to share large amounts of energy with each other."

Aerilia nods to Vaerek.

Allye whispers something to Shaylynne.

Nawain says, "Accidentally, of course."

Shaylynne nods to Allye.

Miraena takes a sip of her water.

Nevali asks Kethrai, "Air bubble?"

Nawain rubs her head.

Kethrai says, "But, I'm glad to hear that harnessing the energy is also acceptable."

Miraena gazes upward.

Avrenka nods to Nawain.

Crobin says, "Can't lick the surges either."

Mistress of Stitches Seltzer strolls out.

Rhainn curtsies to Allye.

Rhainn curtsies to Miraena.

Nawain giggles at Crobin.

Nevali says to Kethrai, "We could provide air bubble wands to all her neighbors..."

Miraena says, "The evening seems to grow late, and I am so very tired."

Miraena slowly empties her lungs.

Medir nods to Miraena.

Casari nods to Miraena.

Zersha nods to Miraena.

Intern Rhainn goes out.

Medir says, "It has been a long, long few days."

Eyst asks Miraena, "Might I offer you a word of concern before you leave?"

Miraena says to Medir, "Adventurer Medir, thank you for your attempts today."

Kethrai says to Nevali, "Wands probably wouldn't work. The larger surges require stronger magic to disrupt them."

Avrenka says, "One would imagine that generating these surges is almost like ... releasing a wild amount of energy from this plane."

Miraena says, "And everyone who assisted."

Allye smiles at Miraena.

Miraena nods to Eyst.

Nevali begins pouting.

Nawain asks Miraena, "Will you be safe on your walk home?"

Avrenka says, "Which is nothing to do with cross mana casting."

Vaerek says to Miraena, "Thank you for your time and guidance."

Eyst says to Miraena, "Relating to the growths, or scales upon your person. I would say to have a care of this connection between you and the heralds if it is producing such phenomenon. It tracks with some other instances of transfiguration that were quite dire for the subject."

Vaerek bows to Miraena.

Miraena gazes out.

Vaerek puts his iris in his treasureweave cylinder.

Miraena asks Nawain, "I took one of those Moongates here. I would appreciate a guide home, if one could be provided?"

Medir nods.

Nawain nods to Miraena.

Crobin flicks one ear back as though listening for something.

Nevali says, "I could open it..."

Miraena gazes at Eyst.

Nevali raises her arms skyward, chanting.

Nawain praises Nevali.

Paff goes out.

Dytt smokily asks, "Meaning beward of heralds bearing gifts?"

Miraena slowly says to Eyst, "I suppose... that is a risk I must take."

Miraena says to Eyst, "But thank you for the warning."

Kethrai says to Miraena, "Thank you again for your guidance."

Miraena curtsies to Eyst.

Eyst nods to Miraena.

Cote trills softly at Miraena.

Nevali gestures.

A fierce blue-white glare forces you to avert your eyes for a moment. When it subsides, a blue Moongate stands before you, rippling slightly.

Crobin peers through the Moongate.

Kerennya peers through the Moongate.

Casari peers through the Moongate.

Cote peers through the Moongate.

Anuril puts his owl in his leather haversack.

Nevali says to Miraena, "Think about nice food."

Vaerek peers through the Moongate.

Ysilda peers through the Moongate.

Medir says, "Thank you for y'willingness."

Sukidesu peers through the Moongate.

Crobin waves.

Medir nods to Miraena.

Anuril peers through the Moongate.

Dytt peers through the Moongate.

Vaerek went through a blue Moongate.

Miraena gazes at a blue Moongate.

Illiya peers through the Moongate.

Miraena quietly exclaims, "So fascinating. You all are so very powerful!"

Casari smiles.

Nawain peers through the Moongate.

Golameth peers through the Moongate.

Allye says to Miraena, "Safe paths to you."

Crobin pats Golameth on the back.

Miraena peers through the Moongate.

Medir chuckles.

Firehawk Casari went through a blue Moongate.

Crobin nods to Anuril.

Miraena waves.

Medir waves.

Gragnel ponders.

Nawain waves.

Messenger Miraena went through a blue Moongate.

Anuril nods.

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Illiya shakes her head at Avrenka.

Cote gives Allye a smooch.

Fearless Crobin went through a blue Moongate.

Anuril joins Allye's group.

Gragnel idly picks at a blue Moongate.

Nawain sheathes her viridian whip and ties it to her thigh straps.

Allye gives Cote a smooch.

Zersha curtsies gracefully to Allye.

Nevali says, "As long as she has a favorite snack, she's still a person."

Illiya bobs a quick curtsy to Karthor.

Medir grins at Nevali.

Allye curtsies gracefully to Zersha.

Karthor smiles.

Anuril takes his rightful place beside Kethrai.

Zersha waves to Gragnel.

Allye grins at Nevali.

Zersha peers through the Moongate.

Desert Dancer Zersha went through a blue Moongate.

* Miraena returns home from a hard day of adventuring.