Ayrell/Logs/Wild Magic 09132024/Pure Mana Party

Pure Mana Party

Event Date: 09/13/2024

Event Instance: Prime

Date

It has been 450 years, 144 days since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer.
It is the 4th month of Shorka the Cobra in the year of the Golden Panther.

Introduction

[Wilderness, Edge of the Primal Encasement]
An abrupt line slashes across the forest here, the tree line ending with a stark immediacy and with the ground cleared. To the north, a crater descends gently downward, encased in a veritable wall of snapping and writhing thorny vines that constantly churn the land and create an impassable barrier. Extending upward into a vague teardrop pinnacle from which erupts a golden beam of light, the lifesculpted spire occupies the same space Knife Clan previously occupied. You also see a stone seat, a sand-hued lynx with a tufted black-tipped tail that is sleeping, an azure poplar tree, a coppery saluki puppy flaunting a goldenglow glaes collar and jadeleaf snood and a pile of blue irises. Also here: Tezirite Luna, Intern Souhei, Stellar Statistician Urbaj who is blurred by hazy afterimages, Risaro, Sublime Mender Kerennya, Lord Knight Hebion, Ruea, Roughneck Rileos, Mountain Lord Ezerak, Novus Nevali, Mageling Aerilia who is sitting, Knight of Meraud Tirost who is surrounded by seven circling blades of ice, Cateress Allye, Sir Madigan, Sothios who is engulfed by a tsunami of cerulean light, Soul Surgeon Zynell who is sitting, Veteran Apprentice Anuril who has a fiery visage, Enelne's Repent Nawain who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Druid Zyros, Biomancer Karthor, Valynn, Stargazer Mistanna who is being harassed by an intrigue of phantasmal kittens, Vaerek, Sofina, Shaylynne who is encircled by ethereal phofe flowers, Musical Enthusiast Kentara, Reverend Gragnel, Desert Dancer Zersha and Heart Tender Kethrai.
Obvious paths: northeast, south, northwest.

Aerilia nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Nawain gives Rileos a slight nod.

Luna bows to Madigan.

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

Ezerak hugs Ysilda, who wraps her arms around Ezerak with a warm smile.

Tirost gazes thoughtfully at Nawain.

Kethrai recites:

   "Valenal, a messenger of sorts of the Elemental Planes, has said that the cause of the wild magic is that something out there is stealing magical energy from our plane, but steals only pure mana and not sorcery."

Ysilda hugs Ezerak, getting a smile in return.

Luna says to Nawain, "Hello there."

Nawain waves to Luna.

Nawain smiles at Luna.

Luna smiles at Nawain.

Esotericist Eyst just arrived.

Eyst casually observes the area.

Shaylynne scans the area briefly.

Luna smiles at Allye.

Kethrai recites:

   "Previous attempts have been made to cast huge amounts of sorcery, collected in one place. The result of those attempts has been incurring the wrath of the Heralds, but also a feeling of increased stability afterwards."

Allye nods amiably at Luna.

Allye grins at Luna.

Ruea just nudged Rileos.

Luna bows to Anuril.

Kethrai recites:

   "The messengers for the Heralds claim the stability is due to the Heralds' reaction to us. Valenal claims it's evidence that sorcery is stabilizing the plane as he said."

Tirost nods to Nawain.

Rileos glances at Ruea.

Zersha gazes thoughtfully at Kethrai.

Tempest Knight Saragos just arrived.

Mistanna waves to Saragos.

Kerennya smiles at Saragos.

Luna hugs Valynn, who wraps her arms around Luna with a warm smile.

Nawain nods to Saragos.

Kethrai recites:

   "Hopefully, today we'll learn something new. Whether large amounts of native casting will also have a stabilizing effect... or won't."

Nawain takes a bite of the sandwich.

Vaerek nods to Saragos.

Nawain takes a sip of her tea.

Valynn tips her balaclava to Saragos with a courteous nod.

Aerilia gives a slight nod.

Allye gives Kethrai a slight nod.

Zersha slowly empties her lungs.

Madigan says, "Asildu also said he would petition to release one of the clans if this happened."

* Holy Guardian Unaka joins the adventure.

Nawain gazes at Kethrai.

Kethrai nods to Madigan.

Rileos offers Ruea a long hazy purple cigarillo printed with bronze swirls.

Keendra just arrived.

Nawain nods at Tirost, obviously agreeing with his views.

Tirost nods to Saragos.

* Messenger Miraena joins the adventure.

Shaylynne nods to Allye.

* Breath of the Heralds Asildu joins the adventure.

Saragos gives a courteous nod and tips his hat politely.

Aerilia stands up.

Allye nods to Madigan.

Luna waves to Tirost.

Kethrai recites:

   "When I ask you to begin, I'd like you to cast as many of your native domain of spells as possible, with as much mana as you can manage."

Tirost bows to Luna.

Holy Guardian Unaka just arrived.

Luna smiles.

Shaylynne smiles at Unaka.

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

Tirost smiles.

Mistanna waves to Unaka.

Kerennya waves to Unaka.

Nawain smiles at Unaka.

Rileos nods to Unaka.

Strawberry Nurse Illiya just arrived.

Messenger Miraena just arrived, leading her group.

Kethrai bows to Unaka.

Luna bows to Saragos.

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

Tirost waves to Unaka.

Shaylynne beams at Illiya!

Karthor waves to Unaka.

Shaylynne hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Valynn raises a hand to her chest and bows her head to Unaka.

Allye hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Karthor waves to Miraena.

Nawain takes a bite of the sandwich.

Unaka waves.

Shaylynne waves to Miraena.

Zersha waves to Miraena.

Kethrai smiles at Miraena.

Illiya grins at Shaylynne, her dimples flashing into view.

Shaylynne waves to Asildu.

Luna bows to Unaka.

Nawain takes a sip of her tea.

Kerennya waves to Miraena.

Zersha nods to Asildu.

Kethrai bows to Asildu.

Aerilia waves to Unaka.

Kerennya waves to Asildu.

Illiya hugs Shaylynne, getting a smile in return.

Nawain gets a verdant jadeleaf prayer mat graced with golden butterflies and wildlace tassels from inside her slender rugursora.

Illiya hugs Valynn, who wraps her arms around Illiya with a warm smile.

Miraena nods.

Valynn raises a hand to her chest and bows her head to Miraena.

Illiya hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.

Nawain reverently lays her prayer mat at her feet, smoothing out its corners.

Luna nods politely to Asildu.

Kethrai says, "Ah... thank you all for coming."

Eyst looks over Miraena very closely.

Valynn hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Nawain sits down on the prayer mat.

Asildu nods politely to those assembled.

Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.

Vaerek grins at Kethrai.

Valynn raises a hand to her chest and bows her head to Asildu.

Death's Messenger Buzan just arrived.

Eyst nods politely to Miraena.

Kethrai says, "We were just about to get to the main event."

Valynn grins at Buzan.

Luna nods politely to Miraena.

Kentara gestures.

Buzan grins at Valynn.

Miraena smiles at Kethrai.

Unaka nods to Kethrai.

Madigan slides a triple-reinforced vardite pavise shield off his left arm, gripping it in one hand.

Luna bows to Illiya.

Kethrai recites:

   "My recommendation is for you to cast a wide variety of spells, to ensure there is no influence from favoring one pattern over another. But please. Cast no sorcery, cast no spells outside your domain."

Illiya just hugged Luna.

Shaylynne nods to Kethrai.

Zersha nods to Kethrai.

Gragnel waves to Unaka.

Luna hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Karthor nods.

Gerrah just arrived.

Shaylynne cracks her knuckles.

Rileos grasps his chin roughly and jerks it to the side. You hear a loud pop and see him visibly relax.

Gragnel says to Unaka, "It's me Gragnel, down here."

Kerennya asks, "What about AP spells? A re those legal?"

Unaka blinks.

Gerrah goes northwest.

Kethrai says, "Empaths, please TOUCH the POPLAR TREE if you'd like to share attunement for this."

Unaka fixes Gragnel with a heavy, ponderous stare.

Unaka flashes a wide grin at Gragnel.

Unaka says to Gragnel, "Hey there."

Zersha giggles at Gragnel.

Kethrai asks Asildu, "I suspect Analogous Pattern spells would act as if they're native mana domain?"

Miraena stands near Asildu.

Asildu nods to Kethrai.

Kethrai nods.

Brutish Miscreant Mahe just arrived.

Kethrai says, "Analogous Pattern spells are fine."

Kerennya nods.

Rileos hugs Mistanna, who wraps her arms around Rileos with a warm smile.

Mistanna hugs Rileos, getting a smile in return.

Kethrai asks, "Unaka, Miraena, or Asildu, are there any words you'd like to offer before we start?"

The sun nears the far horizon as the clear blue sky deepens into a rich indigo.

Gragnel asks, "Oh, we weren't supposed to start yet?"

Zersha giggles at Gragnel.

Karthor chuckles.

Kethrai laughs!

Miraena says, "I would just like to say thank you to everyone who has attended this."

Miraena smiles.

Ruea smiles at Miraena.

Allye rubs her left arm.

Unaka folds her arms across her chest.

Vaerek smiles at Miraena.

Luna bows to Ruea.

Unaka slowly says, "I am here to see what happens."

Kerennya nods to Miraena.

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Tirost nods to Unaka.

Kerennya says to Unaka, "Me too."

Saragos nods to Unaka.

Aerilia nods to Unaka.

Allye nods to Unaka.

Asildu says to Kethrai, "I would simply offer my thanks for listening and agreeing to try."

Mahe nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Miraena says, "It has been a very hard road discussing sorcery with adventurers, and this shows that some of you are able to focus on the immediate needs of what needs to be done."

Miraena nods.

Saragos says, "Not going to cast, but I'll watch the outcome."

Urbaj nods to Eyst.

Unaka says, "The Immortals have spoken clearly now. I believe They wish for sorcery. So I will want to know what happens here."

Rileos says to Unaka, "Can't know till ya try."

Luna bows to Mahe.

Rileos nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Nawain nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Mahe gives Luna a slight nod.

Kethrai says, "All right, in that case..."

Gragnel ponders.

Kethrai recites:

   "Let's begin casting."

Pure Mana Casting

Shaylynne inhales deeply and adopts a naturally cyclical rhythm to her breaths.

Urbaj casually observes the area.

Keendra traces an angular sigil in the air.

Kethrai assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Zersha assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Kentara begins to chant a mesmerizing cadence that integrates what she's being taught into easily-remembered song.

Anuril gestures.
A faint pleasant breeze begins to stir.

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Nevali raises her arms skyward, chanting.

Aerilia leans on her spear.

Luna weaves delicate lines of light into a spiraling web, which resonate with the sound of her invocations.

Buzan bows his head and chants catechisms.

Valynn assumes a tense stance, concentrating on something.

Gragnel frets.

Zersha gestures.

Karthor gestures.
Soft waves of a gentle, warm peach color flicker around Karthor.

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Mahe gets a braided smokewhorl whip with fire whirl rubies set into a long tapered handle from inside his traveler's pack.

Zersha assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Shaylynne gestures.

Rileos gestures.

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

Keendra gestures.
A faint breeze surrounds her.

Karthor gestures.

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Souhei assumes a tense stance, concentrating on something.

Nevali gestures.
Small motes of dust and debris suddenly hang in stasis around Nevali.

Kerennya gestures.

Gragnel says to himself, "Now I am vexxed, to cast or not..."

Luna gestures.

Gragnel ponders.

Kethrai assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Nevali raises her arms skyward, chanting.

Valynn gestures.
Valynn's eyes dilate slightly.

Zersha gestures.
Zersha's eyes dilate slightly.

Karthor gestures.
A faint pleasant breeze continues to swirl around you.

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Buzan gestures.

Zersha assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Kentara briefly spreads her arms outward as her chanted cadence seems to mold into the sounds around you.

Rileos gestures.

Shaylynne inhales deeply and adopts a naturally cyclical rhythm to her breaths.

Droplets of water coalesce around Kerennya's fingertips as her arms undulate like gracefully flowing river currents.

Valynn assumes a tense stance, concentrating on something.

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Buzan bows his head and chants catechisms.

Miraena moves her hands, as if subconciously mimicing spell casting.

Souhei assumes a tense stance, concentrating on something.

Kethrai gestures.

Nevali gestures.

Madigan gestures.

Zersha gestures.

Nawain shakes her head at Gragnel.

Zersha assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Kethrai assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

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

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

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

Asildu casually observes the area.

Shaylynne gestures.
Shaylynne's flesh momentarily swirls, though she seems unhurt by the experience. When the magic stabilizes, her body is covered with scales of shifting color.

Miraena observes Asildu with fascination.

Zyros traces a careful sigil in the air.

Luna weaves delicate lines of light into a spiraling web, which resonate with the sound of her invocations.

Valynn gestures.

Kentara traces an angular sigil in the air.

Unaka says to Gragnel, "They did not specifically say not to do this. But according to the Juice theory, I do not think it will go well."

Keendra traces an angular sigil in the air.

Shaylynne inhales deeply and adopts a naturally cyclical rhythm to her breaths.

Vaerek chuckles at Miraena.

Karthor gestures.

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Nevali raises her arms skyward, chanting.

Madigan says to Gragnel, "If there is a chance to get a clan free, then I would recommend casting Father."

Illiya grins at Miraena, her dimples flashing into view.

Zersha assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Buzan gestures.

Miraena looks at Vaerek and blushes.

Souhei gestures.
Souhei's skin flushes slightly.

Kethrai gestures.

Valynn assumes a tense stance, concentrating on something.

Knight Errant Trajan just arrived.

Rileos gestures. Rileos appears more skittish than he did a moment ago.

Karthor gestures.

Zyros gestures.
The wind begins to shift until it blows gently from behind Zyros's back.

Kethrai assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Zyros traces a careful sigil in the air.

Kerennya gestures.

Valynn stares blankly into the distance.

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

Luna gestures.

Keendra gestures.
A faint breeze surrounds her.

Miraena quietly says to Vaerek, "I'm afraid I can't help much in this effort."

Droplets of water coalesce around Kerennya's fingertips as her arms undulate like gracefully flowing river currents.

Gragnel says to Unaka, "I can admit that the juice and stew talk just made me a bit more confused."

Shaylynne gestures.

The Results Begin

A low rumble sweeps the area, spreading outward.

Kentara gestures.

Nevali gestures.
Soft beams of ambient light swirl around Nevali, covering her in a barrier of bright light.

Rileos gestures.
Dark stripes form upon his skin, rippling with feral power.

Eyst tugs at the tip of his mustache distractedly.

Mahe raises an eyebrow.

Karthor says to Unaka, "Oy, there's a juice theory? That sounds fun."

Valynn gestures.
Dark stripes form upon her skin, rippling with feral power.

Aerilia furrows her brow.

Allye frowns.

Kethrai casually observes the area.

Karthor gestures.

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Shaylynne inhales deeply and adopts a naturally cyclical rhythm to her breaths.

Nevali asks, "Already?"

Kethrai gestures.
Kethrai's pupils dilate slightly.

Zersha assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Zyros gestures.
Zyros looks steadier.

Valynn assumes a tense stance, concentrating on something.

Luna weaves delicate lines of light into a spiraling web, which resonate with the sound of her invocations.

Unaka says to Karthor, "Yeah. I think every theory should be in the form of food."

Rileos frowns.

Kethrai says, "That didn't take long to get attention."

Karthor gestures.
Karthor's skin flushes slightly.

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Rileos gestures.
Rileos flexes his hands as his fingernails extend into razor-like claws.

Rileos says, "That was...extremely fast."

Karthor grins at Unaka.

Eyst gives a slight nod.

Miraena gazes up at the sky.

Vaerek says to Miraena, "Your sacrifice and knowledge is most helpfull."

Illiya grins at Unaka, her dimples flashing into view.

Kethrai assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Zersha roars and draws her arms back.
A dark, transparent blue glow ripples down her arms, crackling with the muted growl of a bear as it shapes itself into two large claws.

Shaylynne gestures.
Shaylynne appears more skittish than she did a moment ago.

Miraena beams at Vaerek!

Nevali raises her arms skyward, chanting.

Karthor gestures.
Karthor breaks out into a sweat.

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Vaerek scans the sky from horizon to horizon.

Shaylynne inhales deeply and adopts a naturally cyclical rhythm to her breaths.

Gragnel says to Unaka, "I normally like food and drinks, but that whole discussion made me want to fast."

Luna gestures.
Several motes of starlight appear before colliding in a brilliant flash of crystalline mist!

Zersha assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Anuril gestures.
A glowing amber mist briefly appears around Anuril's arms.

Valynn gestures.
Valynn's flesh momentarily swirls, though she seems unhurt by the experience. When the magic stabilizes, her body is covered with scales of shifting color.

Kethrai's countenance takes on a sublimely tranquil air.

Karthor gestures.
Karthor looks a bit dizzy for a moment.

Kethrai assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Anuril gestures.
The faint roar emanating from Anuril's forearms suddenly ceases.
A muted roar begins to emanate from Anuril's arms.

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

Nevali gestures.

Trajan folds his arms across his chest.

Zersha gestures.
Dark stripes form upon her skin, rippling with feral power.

Sofina says, "I imagine it doesnt take much of looking or sensing a huge influx of magic in one particular area."

Shaylynne gestures.
Dark stripes form upon her skin, rippling with feral power.

Vaerek gestures.

Rileos gestures.
Rileos's eyes dilate slightly.

Zersha assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Valynn assumes a tense stance, concentrating on something.

Shaylynne inhales deeply and adopts a naturally cyclical rhythm to her breaths.

Mahe searches around for a moment.

The air feels charged, a gentle prickle playing along your neck.

Nevali scans the sky from horizon to horizon.

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Madigan gestures.
A dull orange glow settles around him.

Zersha rubs her neck.

Kethrai gestures.

Kethrai closes his eyes and settles into a graceful stance.

Saragos frowns.

Rileos shudders.

Sofina rubs her neck.

Gragnel rubs his neck.

Sofina nods to Zersha.

Aerilia shifts her weight.

Hebion moves into position to cover Zersha from harm.

Ezerak nibbles his lip thoughtfully.

Luna weaves delicate lines of light into a spiraling web, which resonate with the sound of her invocations.

Gragnel gazes up at the sky.

Rileos gestures.
Rileos's body ripples, their flesh and bone swirling, in flux like water for the briefest moment.

Asildu smiles.

Valynn joins Madigan's group.

Saragos says, "Here we go."

Miraena shivers.

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

Zynell stands up.

Karthor gestures.
Soft waves of a gentle, warm peach color flicker around Karthor.

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Kethrai assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Mahe folds his arms across his chest.

Zersha gestures.

Madigan moves into position to block attacks against Valynn!

Nawain rubs her neck.

Nevali raises her arms skyward, chanting.

(Allye stands back and watches the proceedings warily, her eyes trained cautiously upon Asildu every so often.)

A pained expression crosses Nawain's face.

Kentara traces an angular sigil in the air.

Madigan gestures.
A faint silvery aura glistens around Madigan.

Mistanna whispers softly as her words are carried away by an errant breeze.

Karthor gestures.

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Rileos flourishes his Imperial spear about in a butterfly pattern.

Shaylynne inhales deeply and adopts a naturally cyclical rhythm to her breaths.

Zersha assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Madigan puts his coffee in his traveler's pack.

Vaerek gestures.
Soft beams of ambient light swirl around Vaerek, covering him in a barrier of bright light.

Gragnel stands near Zynell.

Valynn gestures.
Valynn's body ripples, their flesh and bone swirling, in flux like water for the briefest moment.

Karthor gestures.

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Mahe puts his whip in his traveler's pack.

Kethrai gestures.

A swirling vortex of brilliant light spins across the area.
Raw energies rupture near Kethrai, leaving him looking pale and drained.
A strong mana surge slowly makes its way to the northwest, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.

Mahe gets a kertig greatsword from inside his diamond-hide sheath.

Khozh Elizzibiana just arrived.

Valynn assumes a tense stance, concentrating on something.

Nevali gestures.

Luna gestures.

Droplets of water coalesce around Kerennya's fingertips as her arms undulate like gracefully flowing river currents.

Anuril gazes off to the northwest.

Asildu appears to be listening intently for something.

Mistanna gestures.

Madigan draws forth a gleaming silversteel hurling axe sculpted with the curves of a jubilant visage.

Zersha gestures.
Zersha's flesh momentarily swirls, though she seems unhurt by the experience. When the magic stabilizes, her body is covered with scales of shifting color.

Rileos gestures.
Rileos's flesh momentarily swirls, though he seems unhurt by the experience. When the magic stabilizes, his body is covered with scales of shifting color.

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Tirost moves over to guard Aerilia.

Trajan glances at Asildu.

Mistanna whispers softly as her words are carried away by an errant breeze.

Shaylynne gestures.

Shaylynne flexes her hands as her fingernails extend into razor-like claws.

Valynn gestures.

Aerilia smiles at Tirost.

Madigan sheathes his hurling axe.

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

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Gragnel says to Zynell, "If I die, I'm counting on you to talk to Damaris for me."

Unaka says, "Idea is that the pure mana casting is a kind of juice that someone likes to drink lots of."

Kethrai assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Zersha assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Miraena inhales a great swallow of air.

Miraena slowly empties her lungs.

Valynn assumes a tense stance, concentrating on something.

Shaylynne inhales deeply and adopts a naturally cyclical rhythm to her breaths.

Kentara gestures.

Kethrai says, "Took longer to get one of those than I thought."

Zynell grins at Gragnel.

A strong mana surge slowly makes its way into the area, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.

Unaka says, "The sorcerous casting seems like it changes the flavor to something they don't like. Wild Magic comes from the cup being too low. Sorcerous casting fills a lot, pure mana a little and is stolen. So we need lots of sorcerous."

Elizzibiana's feet are dripping with water. Pools of it are forming all around her.

Urbaj concentrates for several moments, a greedy expression on his face.
A strong mana surge is abruptly erased from existence!

Karthor gestures.
Karthor closes his eyes and settles into a graceful stance.

A crash of shattering glass echoes through the area. You are overcome by a sense of wrongness.

Kethrai sighs.

Vaerek gestures.

Aerilia's darkened eyes return to normal.

Shaylynne blinks.

Kethrai gestures at Anuril.

Madigan seems to lose some of his verve.

Kerennya gestures.

Shaylynne closes her eyes, focusing on something.

Nevali points at Karthor and blames him for all her problems.

Unaka says, "Least, that's what I got from Valenal."

Kethrai recites:

   "All right, one roisan pause."

Kerennya grumbles.

A series of *pops* crackle across the air.

Kethrai casually observes the area.

Illiya casually observes the area.

Madigan gazes up at the sky.

Allye flicks one ear back as though listening for something.

Aerilia nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Vaerek says, "It might help to make sure your spells are fully prepped before casting."

Valynn gestures.

Kerennya glances up at the sky.

Rileos glances up at the sky.

Gragnel says to Unaka, "Wow. That was so much clearer just now in a few words than that whole night of talking."

Shaylynne scratches her head.

Kethrai angles his ears forward, gazing curiously at Asildu.

Asildu says, "You are doing well."

Asildu nods.

Unaka stares over at Asildu warily.

Zersha assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Karthor assumes a meditative stance, concentrating on something.

Unaka flashes a wide grin at Gragnel.

Souhei assumes a tense stance, concentrating on something.

Miraena nods at Asildu, obviously agreeing with his views.

A voice roars "Finally, you listen! There may be hope for you yet." and you feel as though you were parched and can drink deep. You cannot recall what the voice sounded like, though it echoes all arond you.

A voice gently says "We will weather these storms, and they will always be part of this land." and you feel strangely confident, though you are unsure why.

Madigan quietly says, "And, make sure you are casting your buff spells. I am guessing this is going to get spicey."

Unaka says to Gragnel, "Truffenyi tasked me with understanding."

Vaerek gestures.

Nawain narrows her eyes.

Nevali raises her arms skyward, chanting.

Zersha gestures.
Zersha's body ripples, their flesh and bone swirling, in flux like water for the briefest moment.

Miraena beams!

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

Rileos frowns.

Luna nods to Nawain.

Aerilia slowly empties her lungs.

Kethrai casually observes the area.

Kerennya narrows her eyes.

Zersha assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Rileos nods at Madigan, obviously agreeing with his views.

Valynn assumes a tense stance, concentrating on something.

Vaerek grins at Miraena.

Nevali gestures.

Madigan asks Asildu, "You going to keep your end of the bargain now?"

Kethrai quirks one ear sideways in confusion.

Separate and pure, light green and blue hues course along the air.

Illiya rubs her left arm.

Miraena gazes up at the sky.

Asildu says to Madigan, "I am a man of my word."

Kethrai assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Zersha gazes down at the ground.

Vaerek scans the sky from horizon to horizon.

Sofina rubs her hands together.

Eyst groans.

Madigan grunts at Asildu.

Karthor casually observes the area.

Sofina rubs her abdomen.

Luna stands near Madigan.

Hebion rests his hand on Zersha's arm with a soft smile.

Vaerek says, "Uh oh."

Mistanna whispers softly as her words are carried away by an errant breeze.

Nevali raises her arms skyward, chanting.

Zersha assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

The wind begins to howl.

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

Tirost frowns.

Shaylynne closes her eyes, focusing on something.

Valynn quietly says to herself, "That voice."

Nawain sniffs the air around her.

Asildu says to Madigan, "Remember, though. I can't promise they will respond. I can only promise to ask."

Unaka frowns.

You feel queasy for an odd moment, as though you are on rough seas. Everything feels extremely chaotic, and you fight a wave of nausea!

Luna nods to Valynn.

Sothios shakes his head.

Saragos snorts, loudly.

Madigan nods to Asildu.

Nawain shudders.

Zersha blanches.

Allye shudders.

A pained expression crosses Aerilia's face.

Rileos blanches.

Kethrai wobbles, looking a bit faint.

Ezerak acts puzzled.

Sothios chuckles.

A pained expression crosses Unaka's face.

Rileos says, "Dislike that."

Mistanna whispers softly as her words are carried away by an errant breeze.

Karthor wobbles, looking a bit faint.

Ruea blinks.

Nevali inhales a great swallow of air.

Kethrai says, "Uhh."

Vaerek steeples his fingers together and gestures.

Rileos gestures.

Kerennya gestures.

Kerennya takes a deep breath, looking serene and determined.

Aerilia says, "The scales tipped in the wrong direction."

Nevali raises her arms skyward, chanting.

Unaka says, "Doesn't feel good."

Aerilia frowns.

Time slows and the air takes on a golden light.

Kerennya takes a deep breath.

Allye blinks.

Mistanna whispers softly as her words are carried away by an errant breeze.

Eyst says, "Not at all."

Zersha assumes a rigid stance, concentrating on something.

Zyros traces a careful sigil in the air.

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

A hooded figure in darkest midnight black stands before you holding a tall staff that crackles with energies. You cannot see his face, though you hear a menacing growl as a huge black wolf steps forward, teeth bared, hackles raised. The dog barks, furious and menacing, and the figure turns away from you. Both vanish.

Vaerek scans the sky, looking for portents and insight.

Nawain gives a slight nod.

Illiya ponders.

You hear Him, discouraging you from this course of action. You empower Them, and They work against Us, against everything, they will burn this place to ash and start anew. You must do what is necessary, for all of Us.

Trajan frowns.

Unaka scowls.

Rileos nods.

Kethrai frowns.

Luna says, "I cannot support this."

Asildu frowns.

Nawain stands up.

Saragos nods.

Mistanna frowns.

Tirost glances at Kethrai.

Aerilia nods.

Karthor scratches his head and looks around with a confused expression.

Rileos says, "That's all I needed to hear."

Nawain carefully gathers up the delicate folds of a verdant jadeleaf prayer mat graced with golden butterflies and wildlace tassels.

Nawain puts her mat in her slender rugursora.

Nawain nods in agreement.

Allye trills softly to herself.

Trajan nods to Luna.

Unaka slowly exclaims, "Empower them... The Immortals are displeased!"

Kerennya says, "I think I've done as much as I can."

Allye nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Illiya nods to Unaka.

Eyst glances at Asildu.

Miraena sighs.

Miraena shakes her head.

(Aerilia murmurs a queit prayer to Meraud.)

Vaerek says to Unaka, "But not all of them."

Luna asks Madigan, "What do you think?"

Rileos gazes up at the sky.

The Duel

Unaka roars out, "ENOUGH!"

Asildu peers quizzically at Unaka.

Kethrai blinks at Unaka.

Ezerak frowns.

Sofina says, "If they are becoming empowered, we should turn to sorcery to tip back the scales."

Unaka exclaims to Asildu, "This casting is making everything worse! More will die if Wild Magic increases!"

Vaerek looks thoughtfully at Unaka.

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Unaka exclaims, "I can feel Their displeasure! The Immortals want this to stop! It is exactly the opposite of what They have told us to do!"

Tirost stands near Unaka.

Trajan stands near Unaka.

Rileos stands near Unaka.

Allye stands near Unaka.

Asildu says, "Quite the contrary, this is *exactly* what we need to be doing. Too much sorcery has caused an imbalance. What we *need* is to increase the amount of pure mana utilization in order to correct it. This... whatever is happening... has to be the result of too much sorcery having already been cast. The damage from that is merely grinding to a halt. If we just keep casting a little more, it will start to right itself."

Sothios gazes at Unaka.

Nawain growls at Asildu.

Miraena nods.

Eyst tugs at the tip of his mustache distractedly.

Miraena nods at Asildu, obviously agreeing with his views.

Urbaj rolls his eyes.

Unaka shakes her head.

Zersha glances at Asildu.

Aerilia shakes her head at Asildu.

Zersha glances at Unaka.

Kerennya stands near Unaka.

Madigan makes a grunting noise.

Urbaj stands near Unaka.

Kethrai gazes at Asildu.

Unaka says to Asildu, "I've heard enough. The Immortals have told us to use sorcery. When we do, things get better, and when we do this, they get worse. Your arguments hold no weight against this evidence. You are either lying or very misled."

Trajan fixes Asildu with a frank, even stare.

Nawain nods in agreement.

Mistanna asks, "The clans getting encased is better?"

Unaka asks Asildu, "I know you called on the Heralds to send a message -- and Wolf Clan was destroyed. I know you cried out to them to avenge their messenger -- and Tiger Clan was destroyed. And now, this?"

Unaka growls ferociously!

Gragnel moves some blessed sacramental wine to his left hand.

Gragnel gets a cup of holy water from inside his simple cassock.

Madigan draws forth a gleaming silversteel hurling axe sculpted with the curves of a jubilant visage.

Unaka softly says, "No. Enough."

Gragnel sprinkles some holy water on Asildu.

Miraena frowns.

Asildu looks thoughtfully at Gragnel.

Unaka says to Asildu, "I challenge you, Asildu. You, and me. I will fight you. I will stop you and your Herald masters."

Miraena glances at Asildu.

Gragnel leans forward.

Luna says to Unaka, "I support you."

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

Gragnel casually observes the area.

Nawain blanches.

Asildu says, "Me? I'm but a scholar, not a fighter."

Nawain gazes at Unaka.

Kethrai blinks.

Unaka points at Asildu.

Illiya says, "Ooh.."

Sofina rubs her hands together.

Gragnel puts his water in his simple cassock.

Eyst snorts, loudly.

Zersha gazes down at the ground.

Karthor scratches his head.

Gragnel moves some blessed sacramental wine to his right hand.

Unaka says, "No one interfere. This man likes to send messages? I will send a message to his masters."

Sofina says, "This just got interesting..."

Gragnel shakes his sacramental wine!

Ruea blinks.

Perune just arrived.

Allye nods to Unaka.

Kethrai frowns.

Ezerak frowns.

Sofina nods to Unaka.

Aerilia gives a slight nod.

A pained expression crosses Nawain's face.

Madigan says, "Unaka, the last time we killed him...there were two meteors."

Asildu looks uneasy, a faint thrum of energy radiating from him briefly as he gazes out over the crowd. Sighing heavily, he looks back to Unaka, resigned.

Kethrai nods at Madigan, obviously agreeing with his views.

Ezerak nods at Madigan, obviously agreeing with his views.

Ruea quietly asks Rileos, "I'm sorry, are we having a Messenger fight?"

Rileos says to Unaka, "I have never been more attracted to anyone in my entire life than this exact moment. Go get him, darlin."

Rileos nods to Ruea.

Madigan says, "Otherwise, we would have killed him and walked him by now."

Allye furrows her brow.

Asildu asks, "Just the two of us? No one else?"

Ruea nods.

Unaka slowly says to Madigan, "I have had. Enough."

Luna grins at Rileos.

Ezerak says to Unaka, "This seems like a terrible idea."

Asildu peers quizzically at Unaka.

Illiya gives Rileos a playful poke in the ribs.

Aerilia says to Madigan, "We can't cower under the threats of our enemies while things only get worse."

Zersha gives Ezerak a slight nod.

Trajan shakes his head at Ezerak.

Unaka says to Asildu, "Just us."

Trajan says, "Leave her be."

Valynn frets.

Asildu says to Unaka, "Very well."

Nawain gnaws on her lip.

Trajan says, "She knows what she's doing."

Ezerak asks, "What will they take from us this time?"

A pained expression crosses Allye's face.

Gragnel lightly touches his panther pin as he says a quick prayer.

Rileos says to Ezerak, "Who knows, but she's got the spirit and I got faith."

Kethrai asks, "What is this fight going to prove? How does this tell us what to believe, if one of you can merely kill the other?"

Ruea glances at Ezerak.

Miraena's eyes widen with alarm. She takes a hesitant step towards Asildu, her gaze darting between him and Unaka.

Ruea smiles at Rileos.

A pained expression crosses Nawain's face.

Eyst says, "I can't see how slaying him will settle anything. This will clearly not be resolved at the point of a blade."

Madigan says, "Ohh, I want to kill the bloody fellow as much as anyone."

Miraena worriedly asks, "Asildu, no, what do you even know about fighting?"

Ezerak says to Trajan, "I've heard her speak. I cannot believe that she does."

Kerennya says to Ezerak, "Stone Clan, Arthe Dale, or Leth, I'd imagine."

Hebion says in Ilithic, "Let him beseech his masters for our clan's freedom first. If they are as good as he claims they will give us that show of faith."

Luna says, "We cannot have the immortals turn against us."

Asildu turns toward Miraena, gently urging her to move a distance away.

Gragnel says, "Damaris guide the blade that strikes down our foes..."

Gragnel gazes off into the distance.

Trajan glances at Ezerak.

Asildu calmly says to Miraena, "It's alright, young Miraena. Whatever happens, the Heralds will protect my soul. It's more important that you remain safe."

Urbaj nods to Hebion.

Nevali asks, "Why does it have to be a fight? Why can't you get your gods and the Heralds to talk to one another?"

Miraena's face tightens with worry as she locks eyes with Asildu, then takes a few reluctant steps out of the way.

Trajan says to Ezerak, "Then you haven't been paying attention."

Light of the World Gwenddolyn just arrived.

Hebion gazes thoughtfully at Miraena.

Nawain inhales a great swallow of air.

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Gwenddolyn waves to Kethrai.

Tirost says to Unaka, "Truffenyi is with you, and all the Immortals."

Unaka gives Tirost a slight nod.

Kerennya takes a deep breath.

Gwenddolyn says, "Hi all."

Asildu nods.

Urbaj raises his arm skyward, chanting.

Illiya asks Asildu, "So the Heralds bestow favors too eh?"

Zersha glances at Miraena.

Readying himself, Asildu turns back to Unaka, giving her a nod.

A pained expression crosses Kethrai's face.

Kentara raises an eyebrow.

Unaka says, "I can feel Their anger, Their displeasure."

Valynn quietly says to Gwenddolyn, "Tense moment right now."

Sofina assesses her combat situation.

Vaerek says to Miraena, "He'll be alright. Today the Heralds stand with us."

Valynn gazes at Unaka.

Kerennya waves to Gwenddolyn.

Gwenddolyn asks, "What is going on?"

Allye frowns.

Miraena frowns at Vaerek.

Asildu says to Unaka, "On your mark."

Miraena gives a slight nod.

Zynell holds her chalice at arm's length, gazing at Asildu through its translucent structure. After a moment she blinks and lowers it, glancing at Asildu thoughtfully.

Sofina says to Gwenddolyn, "Just watch. We are witnessing a fight."

Eyst quietly says to Miraena, "You do eventually get used to this sort of thing when dealing with adventurers."

Unaka gives a slight nod.

Kerennya says, "Unaka wants to fight Asildu."

Perune folds his arms across his chest.

Luna lets out a hearty cheer for Unaka!

Miraena looks at Eyst and sighs.

Ruea quietly asks, "Is this the wrong time to suggest we settle this with a drinking contest?"

Ezerak says to Tirost, "Do not interfere."

Rileos flashes a quick grin at Ruea.

Madigan nods to Rileos.

Miraena nibbles her lip thoughtfully.

Pulling back both arms, Unaka gives an impossibly loud roar, a deep, powerful sound that reverberates through the area. She bashes her left arm with her maul, a shield of radiant light suddenly materializing there, then lowers her shoulders and rushes directly for Asildu. The Human is too slow to dodge but manages to raise his staff between them in a gesture of pure defense, surprisingly deflecting the enormous Gor'Tog's assault.

Allye glances at Asildu.

Miraena angrily exclaims, "Does Truffenyi send you to bully a scholar and a farmer, while the real threat to the world looms larger? If his love drives you to kill like this, it's no love I want!"

Kethrai gazes at Asildu.

Kethrai gazes at Unaka.

Unaka snorts at Miraena.

Miraena frowns at Unaka.

(Zersha backs away from the fighting.)

Unaka says to Miraena, "Truffenyi strikes at one who has harmed His people. One who represents His true enemy."

Hebion rests his hand on Zersha's arm with a soft smile.

Asildu shakes his head and resets his stance, shaken yet resolute. He pauses, listening, the air stirring in response. A crackle of untamed energy culminates in a bolt of lighting that streaks toward Unaka. Nimbly, Unaka sidesteps the fulmination, barely escaping the strike. Without wasting a moment, Asildu closes the short distance between them, using his walking stick to unleash a barrage of wild strikes against her.

Zynell holds her chalice at arm's length, gazing at Miraena through its translucent structure. After a moment she blinks and lowers it, glancing at Miraena thoughtfully.

Tirost exclaims to Miraena, "He is in league with those who destroyed the clans!"

Illiya looks with concern at Unaka.

Nevali moves over to guard Miraena.

Miraena exclaims to Tirost, "He is in league with those who are trying to help you LIVE!"

Saragos says to Miraena, "Oh, come off it. The other day you were talking about how glad you were that the Clans were encased becasue apparently some other adventurer didn't show enough concern about your village."

Rileos exclaims to Unaka, "Good dodge! Break his ancient knees!"

Unaka whirls in a surprisingly lithe dance, easily blocking blows. She chants loudly as she works, bellowing out to him, "YOU. WILL. HALT." Asildu freezes, caught in the dominating glare as she raises her maul overhead, bringing it down swiftly, its arc defined by a searing white glow. "JUSTICE FOR THE CLANS!" The massive weapon descends, connecting with Asildu's arm before he is able to evade the blow, tearing at clothes and skin indiscriminately to reveal the hardened keratosis beneath.

Allye gazes sadly at Miraena.

You see Breath of Dragons Asildu, Seeker of the Heralds, a Human Scholar.
Asildu has a square face, tilted jade eyes and a classical nose. His golden-streaked amber hair is shoulder length and wavy. He has fair skin and an athletic build.
Asildu is of middle-age for a Human.

He has minor swelling and bruising around the right arm compounded by cuts and bruises about the right arm.

He is holding a bloodwood walking stick with a carved dragon's head in his right hand.
He is wearing a cambrinth dragon charm, a linen tunic layered under a leather vest, a carved jade dragon with gold-inset eyes, a scholar's satchel, some amber linen pants and a pair of distressed leather shoes.

Rileos searches around for a moment.

Kerennya says to Miraena, "Someone is stealing the mana that get added when we cast our native spells. I don't know if that's the Heralds or someone else. It would really help if we could figure that out."

Illiya says, "Ew.."

Nawain narrows her eyes.

Kethrai gazes silently at Asildu.

Miraena loudly exclaims, "No more! This has to end!"

Aerilia folds her arms across her chest.

Trajan says to Miraena, "They're trying to help themselves live. You've said yourself they care nothing of us."

Unaka moves to strike again. Miraena impulsively darts off of the sidelines and into the fray. She throws herself in between the two combatants, with no heed to Unaka's still-moving maul. Her sudden appearance catches Unaka off-guard, and she is unable to pull back a swing that bears down towards Miraena s head. A deep *THRUM* echoes through the gathering as the blow is deflected unnaturally, but the strength behind the attack sends Miraena tumbling to the ground. Fearful for Miraena's safety, Unaka turns towards her, rushing to her side to check for injuries.

Gragnel says, "What is that on his arm...."

Zynell holds her chalice at arm's length, gazing at Unaka through its translucent structure. After a moment she blinks and lowers it, glancing at Unaka thoughtfully.

Vaerek gasps!

Asildu yells, "Miraena!"

Nawain flinches.

Zersha winces.

Eyst shakes his head.

Asildu falls to his knees, bloodied and disoriented. Pure, unadulterated fury flashes in his eyes as he looks at Unaka bent over Miraena's fallen form. Invigorated, Asildu rises to his feet, a powerful thrum of energy building around him, eradicating all trace of his pain. Fists clenched, he shouts at Unaka, "Get away from her!" His eyes blaze with an intense rage and he unleashes a single, prolonged shout, the wave of sound blasting into the Gor'Tog to separate her from Miraena, upending her and forcing her into a heap on the ground.

Aerilia frowns slightly.

Asildu angrily exclaims to Unaka, "Get up!"

A tear runs down Zersha's face.

Ezerak gazes at Asildu.

Kethrai moves over to guard Miraena.

Zersha quietly says, "This isn't helping anything."

Miraena moans.

Unaka blinks, then slowly rises to her feet, maul in hand again. She sees the fury in Asildu s eyes and resolutely sets her stance, turning her shield arm toward him. Growling, she executes another burst of blows against Asildu, but this time he fully blocks each with speed and precision, sending her stumbling to either side of him as if she were a novice.

The energy around Asildu pulses, the speed and strength of his strikes displaying a marked increase in technique and fluidity as compared to his earlier attacks. He focuses on Unaka with an unflinching ferocity, swinging first his weapon, then his fist. Amidst the blows, Asildu begins a frigid chant, summoning an elemental maelstrom around him. The admixture of flames and frost crashes into Unaka with incredible force, slamming into her chest and leaving her reeling, wounded and in pain.

A pained expression crosses Nawain's face.

Asildu's walking stick falls to his feet.

Nawain kneels down and touches her lips with the tips of her fingers.

Ruea asks, "Maybe one of our Emapths could just help everyone take a nap right now?"

Ruea says, "This is getting awful. More awfu."

Ruea frowns.

Zersha covers her mouth with her hand.

Asildu angrily exclaims to Unaka, "You think you're untouchable because you worship your precious Immortals. But you're wrong. You're not untouchable. The Heralds could squash your Immortals like bugs, just as their power will help me squash you!"

Mahe says, "On the contrary. Just getting good, I think."

Allye frowns at Asildu.

Unaka staggers to the ground, panting. She spits blood, then stares up at Asildu with one good eye. Slowly, so slowly, she drives herself back to her feet again and takes up her defensive stance.

Sofina gazes at Asildu.

Nawain gazes at Unaka.

Kentara asks herself, "A simple farmer and scholar, hmmm?"

Taking advantage of Unaka's fatigued state, Asildu initiates a flurry of intricate strikes to vital and vulnerable targets - throat, ears, eyes, solar plexus - leaving the Gor'Tog blinded and gasping for breath. Showing no sign of fatigue himself, Asildu catches Unaka off balance, using his walking stick to sweep her legs out from under her. He begins a musical chant, the earth beneath his feet trembling and groaning with each melodic syllable. In a blast of rock and stone, a deadly spear erupts from the ground, impaling Unaka with its sharpened tip. The Gor'Tog opens her mouth to scream, though no sound comes out as the final threads of life escape her.

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

Zersha sniffles.

Kethrai says, "The way we keep everyone else safest is by staying away from what's happening there..."

Nawain shudders.

* Unaka is slain before your eyes!

A soft red glow appears over Unaka's body.

Unaka's rage dissipates.

Nawain exclaims, "No!"

Aerilia mumbles something unprintable.

Madigan makes a grunting noise.

Zersha winces.

Illiya gasps!

A pained expression crosses Allye's face.

Trajan glances at Asildu.

Zynell gestures at Unaka.

A thin golden nimbus surrounds Unaka for a brief moment.

Attack on Asildu

Madigan's axe lands a grazing (0/23) blow to Asildu's abdomen.
The hurling axe lands at Madigan's feet.

The air around Madigan solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence and intercepts the attack with a shower of coruscating light.
Asildu's keratosis flare, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's left leg!

A pained expression crosses Asildu's face.

Nawain growls at Asildu.

Madigan begins to advance on Asildu.

Illiya works carefully at binding Unaka's wounded right arm.

Nawain stands up.

Luna exclaims, "Go Unaka!"

Tirost taps a small diamond-hide shield that he is wearing.

Madigan deftly slings a triple-reinforced vardite pavise shield onto his left arm in one graceful movement.

Madigan draws forth a massive agonite-bladed zweihander balanced by a silver dragon-shaped hilt.

Illiya lays her hand on Unaka's arm.

Zersha gives Valynn a slight nod.

Saragos gets an ilmenite-tipped icesteel wand bound by a fluid smokewood grip from inside his leather holster.

Madigan draws himself to full height, rallying his comrades with righteous confidence as he charges into battle like a star blazing through a midnight sky!

Zfora reveals herself.

Zfora gestures.
Massive streams of viridian and copper leap from Zfora's outstretched hand, coalescing around Unaka's corpse and forming a pulsing link between them. The streams flare a sanguine red, devouring Unaka's corpse.
Zfora's skin flushes slightly.

Kerennya touches Unaka with a confident grace and familiar smile.

Madigan closes to pole weapon range on Asildu.

Zfora cackles!

The air around Asildu reverberates unnaturally, hindering the attack.
The air around Asildu solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence and throws off bright waves of light as it resists the attack.
Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's left hand.

The air around Madigan solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence and throws off bright waves of light as it resists the attack.
Asildu's keratosis blaze, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's right leg!

Tirost draws forth a Damaris rapier.

Nawain rubs some of her plovik unguent on Unaka.

Tirost begins to advance on Asildu.

The Imperial spear lands nearby!

Tirost sheathes his Damaris rapier.

Asildu's keratosis blaze, sending a red flame wave towards Rileos!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Rileos's right arm!

Madigan closes to melee range on Asildu.

Closing his eyes, Tirost grunts briefly in effort as a small earthen ethereal fissure opens in front of him. Thrusting his hand through, Tirost draws out an electric javelin. As Tirost opens his eyes, the fissure closes.

Nawain rubs some of her hulnik unguent on Unaka.

Saragos raises his wand up, and an orange glow surrounds it.

The icy spear lands nearby!

Nawain rubs some of her jadice unguent on Unaka.

Aerilia's ethereal shield crackles with energy!
The air around Aerilia solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence and intercepts the attack with a shower of coruscating light.
Asildu's robe flares, sending a red flame wave towards Aerilia!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Aerilia's left eye!

Vaerek peers quizzically at Madigan.

The air around Asildu reverberates unnaturally, hindering the attack.
The air around Asildu solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence and throws off shimmering light in the wake of the attack.
Madigan's zweihander flares blood-red, unleashing a dreadful fury of fire and lands a good strike (3/23) to Asildu's right leg.

Tirost makes a sharp overhand slapping motion at Asildu.
The air around Asildu reverberates unnaturally, hindering the attack.
The air around Asildu solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence, buckling and losing much of its mass under the force of the attack.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it.
Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his left leg!

The air around Madigan solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence and throws off shimmering light in the wake of the attack.
Asildu's robe flares, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's left leg!

The electric javelin lands nearby!

Miraena quietly exclaims, "No, please!"

Trajan rubs Unaka gently.

Tirost is obscured as the intricate matrices of crystals around his left arm shatter!
The sphere surrounding Tirost thrums with energy and he seems somehow empowered.
Asildu's robe blazes, sending a red flame wave towards Tirost!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Tirost's left arm!

Gragnel gazes off into the distance.

A multicolored ward wraps itself around Asildu.

The icy spear lands nearby!

A leaf-bladed Imperial spear bound in crimson fabric along its etched bronze shaft suddenly leaps toward Rileos! The spear slides to Rileos's right hand, reuniting him with his lost belonging.

The air around Asildu reverberates unnaturally, hindering the attack.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
The air around Asildu solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence, losing most of its mass under the force of the attack.
Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a gentle (0/23) hit to Asildu's chest.

Aerilia's ethereal shield crackles with energy!
The air around Aerilia solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence and throws off bright waves of light as it resists the attack.
Asildu's keratosis blaze, sending a red flame wave towards Aerilia!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Aerilia's right arm!

Tirost closes to pole weapon range on Asildu.

The Imperial spear lands nearby!

Asildu's robe flares, sending a red flame wave towards Rileos!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Rileos's left leg!

The icy spear lands nearby!

Tirost closes to melee range on Asildu.

The air around Asildu reverberates unnaturally, hindering the attack.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
The air around Asildu solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence, collapsing under the force of the attack in a silent cascade of glassy fragments that vanish before reaching the ground.
Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a glancing (0/23) strike to Asildu's chest.

The air around Madigan solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence, buckling and losing much of its mass under the force of the attack.
Asildu's robe blazes, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's left leg!

The air around Asildu reverberates unnaturally, hindering the attack.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
An icy blade circling Tirost glances off Asildu's shield and lands a light hit (1/23) to his right leg!

Tirost makes a sharp overhand slapping motion at Asildu.
The air around Asildu reverberates unnaturally, hindering the attack.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it.
Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his left eye!

Tirost sidesteps and adjusts his footing.

Tirost unleashes his lance to impale Asildu!

Asildu deftly sidesteps Tirost's electric lance.

Saragos gestures at Asildu.
Bands of opaque iridescence appear around Asildu in a concentric hexad. Each begins to revolve along a different axis, soon collectively fading into a colored blur that obscures him for several moments.

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that barely pierces the skin to nick the chest.

The air around Madigan solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence, losing most of its mass under the force of the attack.
Asildu's robe flares, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's chest!

A leaf-bladed Imperial spear bound in crimson fabric along its etched bronze shaft suddenly leaps toward Rileos! The spear slides to Rileos's right hand, reuniting him with his lost belonging. Aerilia's spear lands a harmless (0/23) strike to Asildu's left leg.

Mahe raises his arm, flicks his arm, and makes a WHUH-PSH sound.

Madigan looks grim, but his wounds seem better.

Aerilia's ethereal shield crackles with energy!
The air around Aerilia solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence, buckling and losing much of its mass under the force of the attack.
Asildu's robe flashes, sending a red flame wave towards Aerilia!

Asildu's flame wave lands a roasting hit to Aerilia's left arm!

Esotericist Eyst plods south. Miraena tries to push herself to her feet. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that barely pierces the skin to nick the chest. Mahe puts his greatsword in his tyrium baldric. The air around Madigan solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence, collapsing under the force of the attack in a silent cascade of glassy fragments that vanish before reaching the ground. Asildu's keratosis ignite, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's abdomen!

Aerilia's ethereal shield crackles with energy!
The air around Aerilia solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence, losing most of its mass under the force of the attack.
Asildu's keratosis flash, sending a red flame wave towards Aerilia!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Aerilia's neck!

Mahe gets a braided smokewhorl whip with fire whirl rubies set into a long tapered handle from inside his traveler's pack.

Zynell gestures at Unaka.
A thin silver nimbus surrounds Unaka.

Mahe puts his whip in his traveler's pack.

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that barely pierces the skin to nick the chest.

Asildu's robe flares, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's left arm!

Asildu begins chanting in a low tone, the words indistinct and little above a whisper. Slowly, he raises his voice, and as he does so you can feel the faint stirrings of warm winds caress your body.

Allye touches Unaka with a confident grace and familiar smile.

Zynell gestures at Unaka.

Unaka is outlined by a silvery corona for a moment.

As Zynell intones a quiet prayer to Damaris, her hands begin to glow faintly silver. She extends a glowing hand towards the body of Unaka.
The soft red glow around Unaka's body fades away.
Dark crimson bands of light flow about the body of Unaka, pulsating with a heartbeat rhythm. Silvery-grey tendrils twine around the red bands, seeping into the corpse. As the last tendril vanishes from view, the bands explode with a brilliant flash and Unaka blinks dazedly, wobbling on her feet.

Rileos reveals himself.
Rileos gestures at Asildu.
Small globes of blue and orange light appear and dart upward like fireflies.
Creating an ominous shadow, a heavy oak limb falls from above!
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.

An icy blade circling Tirost glances off Asildu's shield and lands a light hit (1/23) to his right arm!
Asildu is stunned!

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that barely pierces the skin to nick the chest.

Mahe gets a braided smokewhorl whip with fire whirl rubies set into a long tapered handle from inside his traveler's pack.

The icy spear lands nearby!

Rileos flourishes his Imperial spear about in a butterfly pattern.

Asildu's walking stick falls to his feet.

The vapor surrounding Tirost coalesces into a pair of icy blades that join the five deadly weapons already twirling about him.

Asildu's robe ignites, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's right arm!

Tirost concentrates for a moment and an electric lance he is holding is replaced with an electric marauder blade.

Kethrai says to Miraena, "Please, stay over here. He doesn't want you involved."

Madigan looks grim, but his wounds seem better.

Mahe whips his smokewhorl whip at Asildu. Asildu deftly sidesteps Mahe's smokewhorl whip.

Tirost makes a sharp overhand slapping motion at Asildu.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it.
Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his back and kicks up a cloud of debris!

Rileos puts his spear in his war belt.

Tirost takes a full step back and plants his feet firmly.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
Tirost attempts to cleave through Asildu with his blade!

Tirost's marauder blade lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's left leg!

Mahe whips his smokewhorl whip at Asildu. Asildu deftly sidesteps Mahe's smokewhorl whip.

Sofina assesses her combat situation.

Aerilia's spear lands a gentle (0/23) hit to Asildu's left leg.

The icy spear lands at Aerilia's feet.

Rileos gets a copperwood battle longbow from inside his thigh bag.

Aerilia's ethereal shield crackles with energy!
The air around Aerilia solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence, collapsing under the force of the attack in a silent cascade of glassy fragments that vanish before reaching the ground.
Asildu's keratosis blaze, sending a red flame wave towards Aerilia!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Aerilia's right leg!

Mahe whips his smokewhorl whip at Asildu. A braided smokewhorl whip with fire whirl rubies set into a long tapered handle is deflected by Asildu's subdermal keratosis.

Saragos gestures at Asildu.
A sheet of slippery ice forms beneath Asildu!
Asildu slips and falls backward, slamming his head on the ice.

Madigan lowers his shoulders and steadies his weapon.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Madigan dashes quickly at Asildu, attacking him with a mighty cleave!

Madigan's massive zweihander lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's right arm!

Mahe suddenly bursts into a frothing avalanche of rage!

Mahe bursts forth with a whirling shield defense!

In a flash Mahe fills with a flood of resilient rage!

The icy spear lands nearby!

Mahe explodes in a wild rage of dangerous power, his bloodshot eyes gleaming with an insatiable lust for battle!

Mahe changes stance and becomes the epicenter of a violent rage!

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
An icy blade circling Tirost glances off Asildu's shield and lands a light hit (1/23) to his chest!

Mahe's timing improves and he begins to move with supernatural grace!

Nawain begins to advance on Asildu.

Unaka blinks.

Luna begins to focus intently on Asildu.

Mahe releases a shriek into the air and begins to scan the horizon for enemies!

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's left leg.

Rileos comes out of hiding. Asildu's robe blazes, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's chest!

Madigan looks grim, but his wounds seem better.

The icy spear lands nearby!

Nawain whips her viridian whip at Asildu. A viridian whip enveloped by razor-winged goldenglow glaes butterflies is deflected by Asildu's subdermal keratosis.

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's right leg.
Asildu's keratosis flare, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's left arm!

Ezerak sighs.

Nawain closes to pole weapon range on Asildu.

The icy spear lands nearby!

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that barely pierces the skin to nick the chest.

Vaerek peers quizzically at Madigan.

Trajan moves over to guard Unaka.

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
An icy blade circling Tirost glances off Asildu's shield and lands a light hit (1/23) to his left arm!
Asildu's keratosis flash, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's left leg!

The vapor surrounding Tirost coalesces into a pair of icy blades that join the five deadly weapons already twirling about him.

Madigan looks grim, but his wounds seem better.

Nawain closes to melee range on Asildu.

Briaen raises his key up, and a black glow surrounds it.

Asildu gasps and regains control of his breathing.

The icy spear lands nearby!

Hebion gazes up at the sky.

Asildu stands up.

Nawain begins to focus intently on Asildu.

Mahe whirls about in a bold, flashy manner!

Trajan moves into position to block attacks against Unaka!

Saragos begins to focus intently on Asildu.

Tirost makes a sharp overhand slapping motion at Asildu.

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it.
Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his abdomen!

The icy spear lands nearby!

Tirost gestures at Asildu.
A sheet of slippery ice forms beneath Asildu!
Asildu slips and falls forward, slamming his face on the ice.

Saragos sweeps both hands sharply through the air in Asildu's direction.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Saragos's attack against him.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it.
Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his left eye!

Saragos sweeps both hands sharply through the air in Asildu's direction.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Saragos's attack against him.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it.
Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his left arm!

Saragos sweeps both hands sharply through the air in Asildu's direction.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Saragos's attack against him.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it.
Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his left arm!

Mahe puts his whip in his traveler's pack.

Saragos sweeps both hands sharply through the air in Asildu's direction.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Saragos's attack against him.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it.
Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his chest!

Trajan draws forth a serrated golden war blade with a sapphire-inset sculpted ivory hilt.

Tirost begins to focus intently on Asildu.

Zersha shakes her head.

Saragos sweeps both hands sharply through the air in Asildu's direction.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Saragos's attack against him.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it.
Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his back!

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
An icy blade circling Tirost glances off Asildu's shield and lands a light hit (1/23) to his head!

Mahe whirls about in a bold, flashy manner!

Tirost makes a sharp overhand slapping motion at Asildu.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it.
Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his left eye!

Mahe gets a kertig greatsword from inside his tyrium baldric.

Saragos sweeps both hands sharply through the air in Asildu's direction.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Saragos's attack against him.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it.
Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his back!
Asildu is lightly stunned!

Allye touches Aerilia with a confident grace and familiar smile.

Tirost sidesteps and adjusts his footing while twirling his quarterstaff.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
Tirost unleashes his twirling quarterstaff down upon Asildu!

Tirost's electric quarterstaff lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's abdomen!

Zersha sighs.

Saragos sweeps both hands sharply through the air in Asildu's direction.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Saragos's attack against him.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it.
Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his right leg!

The faint roar emanating from Saragos's forearms suddenly ceases.

Gragnel lays his hand on Unaka's arm.

Saragos waves to Asildu.

Madigan begins to focus intently on Asildu.

Saragos waves to Asildu.

Mahe begins to advance on Asildu.

Trajan loosens the straps securing his war shield and removes it.

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that barely pierces the skin to nick the chest.
The air around Madigan solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence and intercepts the attack with a shower of coruscating light.
Asildu's keratosis blaze, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's right arm!

Asildu gasps and regains control of his breathing.

Mahe visibly churns with an inner rage!

Aerilia traces a careful sigil in the air.

Madigan looks grim, but his wounds seem better.

Asildu briefly spreads his arms outward as his chanting intensifies.

Saragos inhales sharply, then violently spits a bolt of churning flame toward Asildu!
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Saragos's attack against him.
Some of the fiery breath breaks against his subdermal keratosis.
As flame climbs in dancing streams along Asildu's right arm, a myriad of smoking burn marks emerge on the skin.

Rileos reveals himself.

Rileos gestures at Asildu.
With a flash of green light, writhing vines of dark green ivy burst into being, consuming Asildu in a rustling, living shell!
The vines melt inwards, and soon you can see them burrowing close to his skin and around his body, mildly ensnaring Asildu's movements with natural chains!

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Madigan's zweihander flares blood-red, unleashing an exploding ball of flames and lands a light hit (1/23) that barely pierces the skin to nick the chest.

Unaka softly says, "Wow."

The air around Madigan solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence and throws off bright waves of light as it resists the attack. Asildu's robe ignites, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's chest!

Asildu grows flushed as he segues to the new verse of his song, biting off each word with a fierceness that seems to incite the very air as flames are born to ride the heated currents.
The flames wash over Tirost, but he is unburned.
Aerilia's ethereal shield crackles with energy!
The flames land an earth-shaking strike (14/23) to Aerilia's right leg!
Aerilia falls down!
Aerilia's in shock and dying!

Aerilia is severely stunned!
The flames land a glancing (0/23) strike to Saragos's left eye!
The flames wash over Madigan, but he is unburned.

Saragos gestures at Asildu.
A bolt of bluish lightning blazes out of the sky toward Asildu!
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Saragos's attack against him.
The worst of the bolt misses, but tendrils of lightning lash out in passing to scorch his abdomen.

Luna begins to focus intently on Asildu.

Tirost makes a sharp overhand slapping motion at Asildu.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it.
Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his chest!

Aerilia screams and falls to the ground grasping her mangled right leg!

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Rileos's attack against him.
Rileos's arrow lands a light hit (1/23) that nicks Asildu's left forearm.
The drake-fang arrow lands at Rileos's feet.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Rileos's attack against him.
Rileos's arrow lands a light hit (1/23) that nicks Asildu's left forearm.
The drake-fang arrow lands at Rileos's feet.

Tirost's hand suddenly burns to a crisp!
Tirost gestures at Asildu with his withered claw for a hand.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis deflects something.
Asildu gasps for breath as a force slams into his back, leaving a dark bruise.

Mahe closes to pole weapon range on Asildu.

Asildu's robe flashes, sending a red flame wave towards Rileos!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Rileos's chest!

Aerilia looks healthier and Allye appears to weaken.

Nawain closes her eyes, drawing her closed fist toward her chest.
Seconds later she swings her arm outward, pointing at Asildu as her eyes fix on him in a vehement stare.

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that etches a light cut into the right side of the chest.

Rileos loads his battle longbow with some drake-fang arrows.

Mahe visibly churns with an inner rage!

Asildu's keratosis blaze, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's left leg!

Tirost begins to focus intently on Asildu.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
An icy blade circling Tirost glances off Asildu's shield and lands a light hit (1/23) to his chest!

Madigan looks grim, but his wounds seem better.

Tirost makes a sharp overhand slapping motion at Asildu.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it.
Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his back!
The faint roar emanating from Tirost's forearms suddenly ceases.

Briaen reveals himself.
Briaen swipes his fingertips over his hand, collecting blood on them.
The blood on Briaen's hand seems to burble and shift before he flicks his wrist to send the incarnadine droplets hurtling towards Asildu!
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Briaen's attack against him.
Asildu manages to intercept some of the droplets with his shield.
Only hissing and popping accompanies the droplets lightly bursting across Asildu's right hand.
The force of the vile explosives knock Asildu flat!

Tirost takes a full step back and readies both his weapons.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
Tirost rushes at Asildu, lashing out with his broadsword!

Tirost's electric broadsword lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's left leg!
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
Tirost's attack momentum continues with a second strike from his broadsword!

Tirost's electric broadsword lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's left leg!

Allye grabs Aerilia and drags her south with her.

The vapor surrounding Tirost coalesces into a pair of icy blades that join the five deadly weapons already twirling about him.

Not having any room, Mahe stops advancing on Asildu.

Several bolts of flashing silver flame flare into view, churning around Asildu. With surprising speed, they swirl upward into the sky with a wailing shriek!

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that etches a light cut into the right side of the chest.
The air around Madigan solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence and throws off shimmering light in the wake of the attack.
Asildu's keratosis blaze, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's abdomen!

Saragos begins to focus intently on Asildu.

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Nawain's attack against him.
Nawain whips her viridian whip at Asildu. The viridian whip lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's right arm.

Asildu begins chanting in a low tone, the words indistinct and little above a whisper. Slowly, he raises his voice, and as he does so you can feel the faint stirrings of warm winds caress your body.

Tirost inhales sharply, then violently spits a bolt of churning flame toward Asildu!
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
Some of the fiery breath breaks against his subdermal keratosis.
The incendiary spittle singes his right leg.

Mahe visibly churns with an inner rage!

A glowing rain of surreal silver fire begins to cascade down from the heavens!

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Nawain's attack against him.
A bolt of holy fire strikes Asildu's subdermal keratosis and slams into his right eye, lightly singeing his flesh.

Mistanna frets.

Tirost gestures at Asildu with his withered claw for a hand.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
Asildu's subdermal keratosis deflects something.
Asildu flexes his left leg in surprise as something smacks into it.

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

Madigan rebukes Asildu with his pavise shield.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Waves of dull golden light emit from the shield which crash over Asildu.
Asildu manages to deflect some of the first wave with his subdermal keratosis.
The first wave inflicts a glancing (0/23) strike to Asildu's left leg.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Asildu manages to deflect some of the second wave with his subdermal keratosis.
The second wave inflicts a glancing (0/23) strike to Asildu's chest.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Asildu manages to deflect some of the third wave with his subdermal keratosis.
The third wave inflicts a glancing (0/23) strike to Asildu's right leg.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Asildu manages to deflect some of the fourth wave with his subdermal keratosis.
The fourth wave inflicts a glancing (0/23) strike to Asildu's left eye.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Asildu manages to deflect some of the final wave with his subdermal keratosis.
The final wave inflicts a glancing (0/23) strike to Asildu's left leg.

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Nawain's attack against him.
A bolt of holy fire strikes Asildu's subdermal keratosis and slams into his chest, lightly singeing his flesh.

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that etches a light cut into the right side of the chest.

Chilled mist circles in front of Tirost for a moment and then darts forward! A long spike of jagged ice materializes in the air, coalescing toward Asildu!
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
The vicious spike lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's left arm before shattering into a fine mist!

The air around Madigan solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence, buckling and losing much of its mass under the force of the attack.
Asildu's robe flashes, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's abdomen!

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Nawain's attack against him.
A bolt of holy fire strikes Asildu's subdermal keratosis and slams into his left leg, lightly singeing his flesh.

Saragos gestures at Asildu.
A bolt of bluish lightning blazes out of the sky toward Asildu!
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Saragos's attack against him.
The worst of the bolt misses, but tendrils of lightning lash out in passing to scorch his left leg.

Kentara says, "That's no farmer..."

Illiya lays her hand on Tirost's arm.

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him.
An icy blade circling Tirost glances off Asildu's shield and lands a light hit (1/23) to his chest!

Asildu stands up.

Asildu's keratosis flare, sending a red flame wave towards Mahe!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Mahe's left arm!

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Nawain's attack against him.
A bolt of holy fire strikes Asildu's subdermal keratosis and slams into his right arm, lightly singeing his flesh.

Tirost sheathes his electric broadsword.

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that etches a light cut into the right side of the chest.

Saragos begins to advance on Asildu.

The air around Madigan solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence, losing most of its mass under the force of the attack.
Asildu's keratoses ignite, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's chest!

Tirost draws forth a Damaris rapier.

Illiya lays her hand on Madigan's arm.

Tirost is obscured as the intricate matrices of crystals around his right leg shatter!
The sphere surrounding Tirost thrums with energy and he seems somehow empowered.
Asildu's robe flashes, sending a red flame wave towards Tirost!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Tirost's right leg!

Madigan looks grim, but his wounds seem better.

The flames land a glancing (0/23) strike to Mahe's abdomen!
The flames land a strong hit (6/23) to Saragos's head!
Saragos is stunned!
The flames wash over Tirost, but he is unburned.
Nawain's silver glow flares.
The flames land a glancing (0/23) strike to Nawain's left leg!

Mahe whirls about in a bold, flashy manner!

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Mahe's attack against him.
Mahe's greatsword lands a light hit (1/23) that scratches him in a slash from behind.

Zyros traces a careful sigil in the air.

Asildu's keratoses flash, sending a red flame wave towards Mahe!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Mahe's right arm!

Madigan looks healthier and Illiya appears to weaken.

A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him.
Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that etches a light cut into the right side of the chest.
A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Mahe's attack against him.

Mahe's greatsword lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's right leg.
Asildu's robe ignites, sending a red flame wave towards Mahe!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Mahe's chest!

Tirost makes a sharp overhand slapping motion at Asildu. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it. Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his abdomen, sending a sharp chill through the area. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. Tirost's rapier lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's left hand. Mahe visibly churns with an inner rage! Madigan looks healthier and Illiya appears to weaken. Tirost is obscured as the intricate matrices of crystals around his left arm shatter! The sphere surrounding Tirost thrums with energy and he seems somehow empowered. Asildu's robe flashes, sending a red flame wave towards Tirost!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Tirost's left arm! Vaerek says, "Wow, Unaka initiated this." Rileos reveals himself. Rileos gestures. Rileos's left eye takes on a wild sylvan hue. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that etches a light cut into the right side of the chest. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. An icy blade circling Tirost glances off Asildu's shield and lands a light hit (1/23) to his chest! The oak limb rapidly decays away. Asildu's keratosis flare, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's left hand! Tirost makes a sharp overhand slapping motion at Asildu. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it. Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his abdomen! Asildu is lightly stunned! Tirost gestures at Asildu. A sheet of slippery ice forms beneath Asildu! Asildu slips and falls backward, slamming his head on the ice. Luna begins to focus intently on Asildu. Asildu gasps and regains control of his breathing. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Mahe's attack against him. Mahe's greatsword lands a light hit (1/23) that snaps bones and removes most of the right arm. Asildu's robe blazes, sending a red flame wave towards Mahe!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Mahe's back! Madigan looks healthier and Illiya appears to weaken. Madigan gestures at Asildu. A brilliant stream of pure white light jumps toward Asildu from Madigan, which warps into a spiraling force as it slams into him! Asildu is blasted back, reeling backwards in a severe daze from the blow! The light silently explodes. Miraena yells, "Asildu, watch out!" Tirost begins to focus intently on Asildu. Tirost sheathes his Damaris rapier. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that cuts deeply across the pectoral muscles. Tirost moves an animite ingot to his left hand. Mahe steps forward and spins, his greatsword striking out at anything unfortunate enough to be within reach. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Mahe's attack against him. Mahe's greatsword lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's right arm! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Nawain's attack against him. Nawain whips her viridian whip at Asildu. The viridian whip lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's right leg. Zyros gestures at Asildu. Bands of opaque iridescence appear around Asildu in a concentric hexad. Each begins to revolve along a different axis, soon collectively fading into a colored blur that obscures him for several moments. The air around Madigan solidifies into a blinding yellow luminescence, collapsing under the force of the attack in a silent cascade of glassy fragments that vanish before reaching the ground. Asildu's keratosis ignite, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's left arm! Tirost puts his ingot in his watersilk bag. Tirost makes a sharp overhand slapping motion at Asildu. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it. Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his left leg! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. Tirost's blade lands a light hit (1/23) that bruises Asildu's lower back (More of a love tap than an attack!). Nawain whips her viridian whip at Asildu. Asildu deftly sidesteps Nawain's viridian whip. Tirost is obscured as the intricate matrices of crystals around his right leg shatter! The sphere surrounding Tirost thrums with energy and he seems somehow empowered. Asildu's keratosis flare, sending a red flame wave towards Tirost!

Asildu's flame wave lands a roasting hit to Tirost's right leg! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that cuts deeply across the pectoral muscles. Asildu stands up. Mahe visibly quakes with an inner fury! Mahe visibly churns with an inner rage! Asildu's keratoses ignite, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's neck! Mahe whirls about in a bold, flashy manner! Saragos begins to advance on Asildu. An icy blade circling Tirost slashes past Asildu, narrowly missing him. Nawain whips her viridian whip at Asildu. A viridian whip enveloped by razor-winged goldenglow glaes butterflies is deflected by Asildu's subdermal keratosis. Illiya gestures at Asildu. Red tendrils shoot from Illiya's fingertips and arc towards Asildu, wrapping themselves about his limbs. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Mahe's attack against him. Mahe's greatsword lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's neck. Asildu's robe blazes, sending a red flame wave towards Mahe!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Mahe's chest! Saragos gestures. A vague mist begins seeping slowly from his body, chilling the air. Tirost is obscured as the intricate matrices of crystals around his chest shatter! The sphere surrounding Tirost thrums with energy and he seems somehow empowered. The flames land a glancing (0/23) strike to Tirost's chest! The flames wash over Madigan, but he is unburned. Illiya's skin gleams with an adamantine sheen! The flames land a glancing (0/23) strike to Illiya's back! Illiya does not seem to feel the wound, despite the injury. The flames land a good hit (2/23) to Saragos's abdomen! Rozalynde just arrived. Zfora reveals herself. Zfora gestures. A smoky film of grey mist exudes from Zfora's palms as she draws them close to her face. Breathing in deeply, her mouth remains open as she trembles for a second. She recovers after a moment and looks pleased. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that cuts deeply across the pectoral muscles. Asildu's keratoses blaze, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's right leg! Rileos reveals himself. Rileos gestures at Miraena. With a flash of green light, writhing vines of dark green ivy burst into being, consuming Miraena in a rustling, living shell! The vines melt inwards, and soon you can see them burrowing close to her skin and around her body, mildly ensnaring Miraena's movements with natural chains! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Mahe's attack against him. Mahe's greatsword lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's right leg. Tirost makes a sharp overhand slapping motion at Asildu. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it. Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his chest! Tirost's hand suddenly burns to a crisp! Tirost gestures at Asildu with his withered claw for a hand. Geysers of uncontrolled mana suddenly erupt from Tirost's flesh, illuminating the surroundings in an excruciating display of blue-black fire! The saline lattice around Tirost's left arm rebuilds and reinforces itself. Asildu's keratosis flare, sending a red flame wave towards Mahe!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Mahe's chest! Saragos begins to focus intently on Asildu. Tirost traces a geometric sigil in the air. Rozalynde's feet are dripping with water. Pools of it are forming all around her. Asildu bobs, lowering himself into a smaller target. Tirost makes a sharp overhand slapping motion at Asildu. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it. Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his left arm! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. Tirost's blade lands a light hit (1/23) that splits a bone from the elbow to the shoulder. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that cuts deeply across the pectoral muscles. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Mahe's attack against him. Mahe's greatsword lands a light hit (1/23) that cuts deeply across the pectoral muscles. The sphere surrounding Tirost thrums with energy and he seems somehow empowered. Asildu's robe flares, sending a red flame wave towards Tirost!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Tirost's abdomen! The vapor surrounding Saragos coalesces into three icy blades that begin twirling about him in a graceful yet deadly dance. Not having any room, Saragos stops advancing on Asildu. Nawain's silver glow flares. Asildu's robe blazes, sending a red flame wave towards Nawain!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Nawain's right arm! Briaen is revealed. The airborne spectral torch near Briaen flares as the flame shoots up to double its height! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Briaen's attack against him. With an angry howl, a gust of burning air and ivory brilliance buffets Asildu, leaving raw burns and blistered skin on his chest. Ezerak asks, "So. she picks the fight, and you all pile on him for winning?" A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that cuts deeply across the pectoral muscles. Asildu's robe flares, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's abdomen! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. An icy blade circling Tirost glances off Asildu's shield and lands a light hit (1/23) to his back! Briaen begins to focus intently on Asildu. Rileos comes out of hiding. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Rileos's attack against him. Rileos's arrow lands a light hit (1/23) that just barely penetrates the skin to nick the stomach ('Tis but a scratch!). The drake-fang arrow lands at Rileos's feet. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Rileos's attack against him. Rileos's arrow lands a light hit (1/23) that cuts deeply across the pectoral muscles. The drake-fang arrow lodges itself firmly into Asildu! The vapor surrounding Tirost coalesces into an icy blade that joins the six deadly weapons already twirling about him. Asildu's robe ignites, sending a red flame wave towards Rileos!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Rileos's left leg! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Mahe's attack against him. Mahe's greatsword lands a light hit (1/23) that partially splits the sternum, snapping some ribs surrounding the heart.

Miraena sobs.

Tirost sheathes his marauder blade.

Ezerak says, "Bad form."

Tirost draws forth a Damaris rapier.

Asildu's robe ignites, sending a red flame wave towards Mahe!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Mahe's right arm! Tirost makes a sharp overhand slapping motion at Asildu. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it. Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a glancing (0/23) strike to his back! Nawain growls ferociously! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that partially splits the sternum, snapping some ribs surrounding the heart. Saragos gestures at Asildu. A bolt of bluish lightning blazes out of the sky toward Asildu! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Saragos's attack against him. The worst of the bolt misses, but tendrils of lightning lash out in passing to scorch his left leg. A swirling vortex of brilliant light spins across the area. Raw energies rupture near Kethrai, leaving him looking pale and drained. A weak mana surge slowly makes its way to the northeast, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. Tirost is obscured as the intricate matrices of crystals around his neck shatter! The sphere surrounding Tirost thrums with energy and he seems somehow empowered. Asildu's robe ignites, sending a red flame wave towards Tirost!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Tirost's neck! The saline lattice around Tirost's right leg rebuilds and reinforces itself. Ezerak shakes his head. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that partially splits the sternum, snapping some ribs surrounding the heart. Asildu's keratosis flash, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's chest! Illiya holds out her arms, then brings them down evenly. Asildu wobbles slightly, then collapses into sleep. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Mahe's attack against him. Mahe's greatsword lands a light hit (1/23) that partially splits the sternum, snapping some ribs surrounding the heart. Luna begins to focus intently on Asildu. The saline lattice around Tirost's chest rebuilds and reinforces itself. Asildu's robe flares, sending a red flame wave towards Mahe!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Mahe's left arm! Asildu stands up. The ivy strands covering Asildu unwind from him, dissolving into a hazy green mist that soon vanishes. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that partially splits the sternum, snapping some ribs surrounding the heart. Asildu's robe blazes, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's right arm! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Mahe's attack against him. Mahe's greatsword lands a light hit (1/23) that partially splits the sternum, snapping some ribs surrounding the heart. Sothios says, "So much fer the one on one." Zersha loudly says, "Please stop, Unaka said JUST them. This isn't right." A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. An icy blade circling Tirost glances off Asildu's shield and lands a light hit (1/23) to his abdomen! Madigan looks grim, but his wounds seem better. The flames wash over Tirost, but he is unburned. Nawain's silver glow flares. The flames land a good strike (3/23) to Nawain's neck! The flames wash over Illiya, but she is unburned. Tirost sheathes his Damaris rapier. Asildu raises his subdermal keratosis suddenly to fend off something you cannot see. Asildu continues to move with a curious lethargy, as if there was some invisible weight on him. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that partially splits the sternum, snapping some ribs surrounding the heart, dealing him a vicious stun. Nawain whips her viridian whip at Asildu. Asildu deftly sidesteps Nawain's viridian whip. Asildu's keratosis flare, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's left arm! Briaen is revealed. The airborne spectral torch near Briaen flares as the flame shoots up to double its height! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Briaen's attack against him. A stiff, whisper-filled breeze strews ivory sparks onto Asildu's abdomen, burning him. Saragos gestures at Asildu. Bands of opaque iridescence appear around Asildu in a concentric hexad. Each begins to revolve along a different axis, soon collectively fading into a colored blur that obscures him for several moments. Tirost puts his ingot in his watersilk bag. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Mahe's attack against him. Mahe's greatsword lands a light hit (1/23) that partially splits the sternum, snapping some ribs surrounding the heart. Tirost makes a sharp overhand slapping motion at Asildu. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. Asildu's subdermal keratosis jerks around as a gale blows past it. Asildu is struck by a violent wind that lands a light hit (1/23) to his right leg! The faint roar emanating from Tirost's forearms suddenly ceases. Nawain whips her viridian whip at Asildu. Asildu deftly sidesteps Nawain's viridian whip. Tirost lowers his shoulders and steadies his weapon. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. Tirost dashes quickly at Asildu, attacking him with blows meant to impale!

Tirost's electric lance lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's chest! Asildu's robe flares, sending a red flame wave towards Mahe!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Mahe's abdomen! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that collapses the ribcage and bursts the diaphragm in a messy splattering of bloody pink froth. Asildu's keratosis flash, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's right arm! Small sparks leap out of Tirost's hip pouch. Madigan looks grim, but his wounds seem better. The vapor surrounding Saragos coalesces into three icy blades that join the three deadly weapons already twirling about him. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Mahe's attack against him. Mahe's greatsword lands a light hit (1/23) that collapses the ribcage and bursts the diaphragm in a messy splattering of bloody pink froth. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that collapses the ribcage and bursts the diaphragm in a messy splattering of bloody pink froth. Cateress Allye just arrived. Kerennya touches Tirost with a confident grace and familiar smile. Asildu's robe ignites, sending a red flame wave towards Mahe!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Mahe's abdomen! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that collapses the ribcage and bursts the diaphragm in a messy splattering of bloody pink froth. Luna gestures at Asildu. A brilliant beam descends from the sky and shrinks into a tiny point centered on Asildu. The beam barely misses Asildu, leaving a small scorch mark upon the ground where it strikes. Narrowing her eyes, Zfora presses her fingertips against the side of her neck. Seams of reddish-black energy spread from Zfora's hand, burrowing into her body. Asildu's keratosis flare, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a roasting hit to Madigan's right hand! Allye touches Unaka with a confident grace and familiar smile. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. An icy blade circling Tirost glances off Asildu's shield and lands a light hit (1/23) to his left arm! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander flashes blood-red, blazing forth a wall of flames and lands a light hit (1/23) that collapses the ribcage and bursts the diaphragm in a messy splattering of bloody pink froth. The vapor surrounding Tirost coalesces into a pair of icy blades that join the five deadly weapons already twirling about him. Asildu's robe flares, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's left leg! Illiya assesses her combat situation. Asildu's keratosis ignite, sending a red flame wave towards Mahe!

Asildu's flame wave lands a roasting hit to Mahe's right leg! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that collapses the ribcage and bursts the diaphragm in a messy splattering of bloody pink froth. Tirost traces a geometric sigil in the air. Asildu's robe blazes, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Madigan's back! Sofina says, "I think they're attacking him over his threat." A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Mahe's attack against him. Mahe's greatsword lands a light hit (1/23) that collapses the ribcage and bursts the diaphragm in a messy splattering of bloody pink froth. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that collapses the ribcage and bursts the diaphragm in a messy splattering of bloody pink froth. Unaka looks healthier and Allye appears to weaken. Asildu's robe blazes, sending a red flame wave towards Mahe!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Mahe's left arm! Tirost takes a step back and readies his blade behind him. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Tirost's attack against him. Tirost dashes quickly at Asildu, attacking him with a mighty cleave!

Tirost's marauder blade lands a light hit (1/23) to Asildu's back! Rileos comes out of hiding. A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Rileos's attack against him. Rileos's arrow lands a light hit (1/23) that collapses the ribcage and bursts the diaphragm in a messy splattering of bloody pink froth. The drake-fang arrow lodges itself savagely into Asildu! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Rileos's attack against him. Rileos's arrow lands a light hit (1/23) that collapses the ribcage and bursts the diaphragm in a messy splattering of bloody pink froth. The drake-fang arrow lodges itself savagely into Asildu! A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Madigan's attack against him. Madigan's zweihander suddenly cries out "Justice!" as it flares white hot and lands a light hit (1/23) that collapses the ribcage and bursts the diaphragm in a messy splattering of bloody pink froth. Saragos gestures. A muted roar begins to emanate from Saragos's arms. Mahe visibly quakes with an inner fury! Asildu's robe blazes, sending a red flame wave towards Rileos!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Rileos's left hand! Hebion says, "Justice is not being served here." A multicolored ward wavers about Asildu, softening Mahe's attack against him. Mahe's greatsword lands a light hit (1/23) that explodes the heart and lungs with a bone-shattering blow to the chest.

* Asildu is slain before your eyes!

Asildu's movements return to their normal speed. Asildu builds the final notes of his chant with an upward scale that rises into a steep crescendo, and ends with an abrupt silence. Unaka looks healthier and Allye appears to weaken. Asildu's robe flashes, sending a red flame wave towards Mahe!

Asildu's flame wave lands a smoldering hit to Mahe's left leg! You get an odd feeling that someone is watching you. It quickly passes. Illiya lays her hand on Madigan's arm. Madigan assesses his combat situation. Mageling Aerilia just arrived. Kethrai frowns. A tear runs down Zersha's face. Illiya lays her hand on Saragos's arm. Sofina kneels over Asildu's corpse and makes a few sloppy cuts with a knife. Mahe puts his greatsword in his tyrium baldric. Allye touches Aerilia with a confident grace and familiar smile. Perune says, "That took longer than expected." Miraena sadly says, "This is horrible, you are all so deceived." Rileos puts his arrow in his smokewood quiver. Aerilia traces a careful sigil in the air. Unaka says to Ezerak, "Mm. I did challenge him. I suppose they waited until the end to declare their side." Miraena sobs. Nevali twitches an ear nervously. Rileos puts his arrow in his smokewood quiver. Tirost says to Kerennya, "Thank you." The ivy strands covering Miraena unwind from her, dissolving into a hazy green mist that soon vanishes. Karthor says, "Nah, only chaos is bein' served." Esotericist Eyst just arrived. Karthor makes an angry grunting noise. Gwenddolyn moves into position to cover Allye from harm. Kerennya nods to Tirost. Rileos puts his longbow in his thigh bag. Allye says to Gwenddolyn, "Thank you." The spirit of Asildu sighs softly, raising the hairs on the back of your neck. Allye touches Gwenddolyn with a confident grace and familiar smile. Eyst casually observes the area. Zynell gestures at Asildu. A thin golden nimbus surrounds Asildu for a brief moment.

A thin golden nimbus surrounds Asildu for a brief moment. Rileos gets a leaf-bladed Imperial spear bound in crimson fabric along its etched bronze shaft from inside his war belt. Allye joins Gwenddolyn's group. Nawain gazes at Asildu. Unaka says to Miraena, "No, it is you who are deceived. Come back from the edge, Miraena." Rileos joins Madigan's group. Sightless Ezustrea just arrived. Rileos flourishes his Imperial spear about in a butterfly pattern. Vaerek shakes his head. Ezustrea coughs. Allye gazes at Miraena. Sofina blinks at Ezustrea. Zynell gestures at Asildu. A thin silver nimbus surrounds Asildu. Miraena crawls toward Asildu's body. Ezustrea winks at Sofina. Ruea rubs her head. A thin silver nimbus surrounds Asildu. Madigan says, "Farm girl. Probably best you head out of here." Unaka says to Miraena, "The Immortals will welcome you home." Madigan says, "Or, convert." Miraena frowns at Unaka. Ezustrea grins at Sofina.

A thin silver nimbus surrounds Asildu.

(Eyst kneels beside Asildu's corpse, examining the areas of exposed keratosis.) Miraena says to Unaka, "I will not change course when the world still hangs in balance." Hebion glances at Madigan. Miraena rests her hands on Asildu's battered body. Vaerek says to Kethrai, "Everyone has lost sight of your goal here." Karthor says, "Meanwhile, Angry-Whispers-Thing is probly off somewhere becomin' Delighted-Whispers-Thing." Kethrai says to Miraena, "That doesn't mean you have to get involved in this fight..." Ezerak says, "Bad form, to interfere with a matter of honor." Karthor flails his arms about. Perune says, "Oh, is everyone raising the Godless? Fascinating." Nawain urgently says to Miraena, "It is because the world hangs in the balance that you must change course."

Writhing tendrils of whip-like vines and malleable stone encase Asildu's corpse in a natural cocoon. After a moment, the tangled mass flashes with a golden light before sinking back into the ground, leaving you certain there was something there a moment ago, though you cannot recall what previously occupied the space.

Unaka says to Miraena, "But the answer is clearly sorcery. This did not work." Briaen reveals himself. Briaen swipes his fingertips over his hand, collecting blood on them. The blood on Briaen's hand seems to burble and shift before he flicks his wrist to send the incarnadine droplets hurtling towards Miraena! A multicolored ward wavers about Miraena, softening Briaen's attack against her. Miraena manages to intercept some of the droplets with her shield. Only hissing and popping accompanies the droplets lightly bursting across Miraena's face. Miraena is staggered by the force of the vile explosives! The airborne spectral torch near Briaen flares as the flame shoots up to double its height! A multicolored ward wavers about Miraena, softening Briaen's attack against her. A sighing breeze sends a scattering of ivory sparks past Miraena, slightly singeing the skin along her hip. Gragnel asks Eyst, "You see that, too? What is that?" Asildu steps into a shadow and is simply gone! Ezerak begins to advance on Briaen. Miraena gazes at Briaen. Briaen flatly says, "Heretic." Allye squints. Eyst frowns. Miraena sobs. Ezerak closes to pole weapon range on Briaen. Briaen retreats from combat. Ezerak closes to pole weapon range on Briaen. Mahe searches around for a moment. Ezerak closes to melee range on Briaen. Kethrai blinks at Ezerak. Kethrai blinks at Briaen. Aerilia frowns in thought. Eyst nods to Gragnel. Briaen suddenly looks rather passive. With a sudden cross-body move, Ezerak draws his glaes pasabas and throwing axe from his belt. Madigan slides a triple-reinforced vardite pavise shield off his left arm, gripping it in one hand. Ruea gazes at Briaen. Ezerak says, "Leaver her be." Briaen attaches a heavy skeleton key fettered to a blued steel manacle by a length of chain to his wrist. Madigan deftly slings a triple-reinforced vardite pavise shield onto his left arm in one graceful movement. Sofina gestures at Ezerak. Ezerak seems unfazed. Briaen nods to Ezustrea. Ezustrea smiles briaen A weak mana surge slowly makes its way into the area, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. Vaerek concentrates for several moments, a greedy expression on his face. A weak mana surge is abruptly erased from existence! Sofina says, "Leave him be." Ezustrea coughs. Gragnel raises an eyebrow. Madigan puts his zweihander in his silverweave tote. Madigan sheathes his massive zweihander. Zersha exclaims, "This isn't helping anything!" Madigan slides a triple-reinforced vardite pavise shield off his left arm, gripping it in one hand. Miraena pushes herself to her feet, leaning heavily on her walking stick. Mahe searches around for a moment. Vaerek scans the sky from horizon to horizon. Kentara frowns. Allye slowly empties her lungs. Ruea sighs. Briaen suddenly looks rather passive. Allye rubs her head. Unaka softly says to Miraena, "Come back to the Immortals. Please." Anuril gestures at Miraena. A veil of ice forms around Miraena. Gwenddolyn praises Unaka. Allye gazes at Miraena. Luna nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views. Vaerek glances up at the sky. After a few moments he lowers his gaze. Briaen suddenly looks rather passive. Saragos shakes his head at Anuril. Mahe gets a kertig greatsword from inside his tyrium baldric. Eyst says to Gragnel, "Well, what it is exactly I couldn't begin to say. But they've described it as a gift from the Heralds." Ezerak says to Miraena, "Perhaps you should head somewhere safe." Madigan sheathes his hurling axe. Ezerak retreats from combat. Ezerak retreats from combat. (Zersha glances worriedly at the sky for a moment.) Urbaj says, "I fear that neither the Immortals nor the Heralds are equipped to guide us through this disaster." Urbaj sighs. Shaylynne glances up at the sky. Mountain Lord Ezerak swaggers south. Mountain Lord Ezerak just arrived. Kethrai says, "Would you all get away from her! You've all just killed her friend, give her space and a moment." Miraena says to Unaka, "No, you're nothing but bullies who claim love but kill." Ruea nods at Kethrai, obviously agreeing with his views. Miraena pointedly ignores Unaka. Unaka shakes her head. Trajan glances at Miraena. Mahe smirks. Zfora reveals herself. Briaen suddenly looks rather passive. Ezerak assesses his combat situation. Miraena quietly says, "I will leave you to your typical adventurer hubris." Tirost asks Kethrai, "Still believe he's just a scholar?" Trajan asks Miraena, "And what do you call this?" Illiya says to Miraena, "As if the Heralds haven't done their share of killing." Mountain Lord Ezerak swaggers south. Mahe leans on his greatsword. Allye quietly says to Miraena, "You must listen to her. The world does hang in the balance, and you appear to be on the wrong path." Miraena appears to completely block out the world about her. Unaka asks, "Kill? He will rise again. What about the people of the Clans?" Messenger Miraena wanders south. Gwenddolyn says, "Your heralds killed many innocent towns folk." Novus Nevali parades south. Allye nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views. Aerilia slowly empties her lungs. Kethrai stops guarding. Trajan gazes off to the north. Kethrai frowns. Novus Nevali just arrived. Allye gets a sad expression on her face. Mountain Lord Ezerak just arrived. Unaka slowly empties her lungs. Perune says, "I've never seen two snakes call each other snake with such venom." Kethrai despondently says, "Well. I suppose that's that, then." Court Advisor Aaiyaah just arrived. Kerennya gets a sad expression on her face. Nawain gazes at Kethrai. Elizzibiana fixes Perune with a cold, reptilian stare. Tirost nods to Aaiyaah. Zynell pats Kethrai on the back. Briaen suddenly looks rather passive.

* Miraena returns home from a hard day of adventuring.

Kerennya waves to Aaiyaah. Ezerak assesses his combat situation. Trajan says, "I don't see any change in the spire." Aaiyaah puts his note in his war belt. Gragnel says, "Faith in the Immortals has seen us through many dangers, I trust that over some empty promise." Valynn pats Kethrai on the back. Sofina grins at Ezustrea. Trajan says, "Knife Clan hasn't been released." Sofina shrugs. Kethrai asks Unaka, "Look around at this chaos, what did that serve?" Madigan says, "Shocking." Luna nods to Gragnel. Ruea gazes up at the sky. Valynn says to Kethrai, "You tried your best." Zersha exclaims, "YOu didn't give him a chance to even ask!" Hebion says, "It wasn't given a chance to be released either." Perune puts his hilt in his reaver-hide sack. Perune quickly closes a mottled reaver-hide sack. Zynell bows to Unaka. Ezerak says, "Well, what do you expect? You attacked him immedately." Ezerak gazes at Madigan. Mahe visibly churns with an inner rage! Saragos says to Kethrai, "Being fair, more pure mana was cast at Asildu than in what came before." Unaka fixes Kethrai with a heavy, ponderous stare. Elizzibiana says, "He said he would ask but no promises." Elizzibiana shrugs. Zynell nods at Saragos, obviously agreeing with his views. Trajan nods to Saragos. Nawain asks Ezerak, "Did you not see Meraud? Did you not feel all of that?" Aaiyaah whispers something to Madigan. Shaylynne says to Zersha, "Doubtful he will attempt to ask now." Nawain frowns at Ezerak. Zersha asks Shaylynne, "Would you?" Aaiyaah shakes Tirost's hand. Madigan says, "He is not who I was hoping would release the Clan." Zersha sighs. Aerilia nods at Nawain, obviously agreeing with her views. Tirost says to Elizzibiana, "Because he doesn't care." Shaylynne shakes her head at Zersha. Luna nods to Nawain. Madigan says, "The Heralds were." Valynn sighs. Trajan says, "All this 'party' succeeded in was making things worse for the Immortals." Elizzibiana nods. Saragos says to Nawain, "I did see Meraud. And had Unaka not stepped up, I was prepared to do as he asked." Unaka says to Kethrai, "Forgive me. I know this was your leadership, and my actions were not meant as a statement against you." Nawain nods at Saragos, obviously agreeing with his views. Vaerek says to Kethrai, "The use and research of sorcery will affect ones mind in the same violent nature as the mana it weaves." Madigan says, "The only thing holding back attacking Asildu was the threat of a meteor." Luna says to Nawain, "I felt that, Sister." Elizzibiana says to Tirost, "Oh, I know that." Ezerak asks Nawain, "I did. But it was still interference in a matter of honor. And why would he try and give us anything, now?" Perune asks Saragos, "What was the Wolf Lord asking tonight?" Ezerak sighs. Ezerak assesses his combat situation. Vaerek nods to Nevali. Vaerek gets a blue iris from inside his treasureweave cylinder. Nevali nods at Vaerek, obviously agreeing with his views. Vaerek holds a blue iris high into the air for all to see. Zersha gazes off into the distance. Kethrai says to Unaka, "Your intentions don't un-spill blood." Unaka says to Kethrai, "I simply have seen enough. The pure mana casting made it clear. The Immortals want sorcery, and the pure mana was aiding Their enemies." Aaiyaah whispers something to Tirost. Aerilia nods to Unaka. Gwenddolyn says, "Interesting." Trajan nods to Unaka. Nevali says, "I HAVEN'T seen enough." Allye says, "I felt it too. Queasy." Luna nods to Unaka. Nevali asks, "You know what I haven't seen enough of?" Tirost asks Ezerak, "You still Asildu and what he serves is innocent in the abduction of your wife?" Ezerak says, "It did not need to be like this at all." Nevali says, "Figuring this out. TALKING." Vaerek says, "Miraena's iris not only represents your stand in this fight but also in peace and serenity of our land." Sofina snorts at Ezustrea. Sofina grins at Ezustrea. Aaiyaah whispers something to Mistanna. Ezustrea giggles at Sofina. Nevali glares at Unaka. Madigan deftly slings a triple-reinforced vardite pavise shield onto his left arm in one graceful movement. Unaka says, "The Heralds must know that I stand against them." Aaiyaah stands near Unaka. Gwenddolyn nods to Zynell. Karthor strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation. Kethrai sighs. Ezerak asks Unaka, "And if it cost us another clan? What then?" Zynell nods to Gwenddolyn. Ezerak sighs. Aerilia frowns at Ezerak. Saragos says, "Meraud was clear that He did not approve. My path is set now." Nevali asks, "WHY are the gods and Heralds trying to get us to fight one another, to aim us like arrows against the other?" Gragnel scowls. Luna asks, "How can we ask for favor from the Immortals if we do not support them, above all?" Unaka says, "If any of you figure out a peaceful way to resolve this, I will listen to it." Saragos says to Ezerak, "We haven't even made our attempts to get through to the Clans yet." Hebion says, "Sometimes in war you barter for captives. I was hoping this attempt could have been that, but not when bloodshed prevails." Aerilia says to Ezerak, "If you allow their threats to force you into inaction, or worse, to obey them, then they've won." Karthor stands near Nevali. Valynn gazes at Unaka. Nawain slowly empties her lungs. Aaiyaah nods to Mistanna. Sofina shakes her head at Ezustrea. Trajan says, "I think the Heralds have demonstrated that they do not want to be negotiated with." Ezustrea grins at Sofina. Kethrai recites:

   "Thank you, everyone, for coming. We've done what we could. Take from this what you will."

Aaiyaah whispers something to Tirost. Zersha gives Kethrai a slight nod. Aaiyaah whispers something to Mistanna. Tirost nods to Aaiyaah. Nawain gives Kethrai a slight nod. Mistanna nods to Aaiyaah. Ezustrea nods to Sofina. Unaka nods to Trajan. Gwenddolyn says, "The heralds will not compromise." Nawain sheathes her viridian whip and ties it to her thigh straps. Nevali twitches one ear in a gesture of disinterest. Ezerak says to Aerilia, "I disagree." Elizzibiana says, "Interesting multi-colored ward he had though." Vaerek pats Kethrai on the back. Perune says to Trajan, "Its true that most beings of such power do not accept negotations." Tirost asks Kethrai, "Is there anything you felt you took away from this, Keth?" Trajan nods to Perune. Hebion says, "They aren't the only ones unwillingly to compromise." Kerennya says to Nevali, "Two reasons I'm aware of. The Font of Creation is being hindered and weakened, causing divinity to suffer. Additionally, there is some eonic plan afoot, one that leaves gods, demons, mortals and monsters helpless before it. Something has to be done about it." Saragos says to Trajan, "I think that's true. Ruea led a peaceful attempt to negotiate with them, and it came to nothing. They wouldn't even talk." Perune says, "I don't think you needed tonight to learn that though." Nevali says to Perune, "Half the people here claim they will not negotiate either." Kethrai says to Tirost, "I'm going to hold my tongue on any of that until I can control it." Rozalynde looks over Unaka very closely. Perune nods to Nevali. Trajan nods to Saragos. Sofina grins. Sofina nods to Ezustrea. Unaka says, "If they will not listen to us, they will listen to their messengers." Madigan says, "The Heralds had their chance to release the Clans if they cared to do it. They did not." Unaka says, "But... alas, I need to grow stronger." Unaka shakes her head. Ruea says, "Whomever was watching didn't want to talk. But we were never sure who that was." Nevali says, "If you will not negotiate, then lay down your arms and let those who would try to find peace." Trajan nods to Madigan. Saragos nods to Madigan. Madigan says, "So...we try to break into them tomorrow." Nawain smiles at Unaka. Gwenddolyn nods at Madigan, obviously agreeing with his views. Nevali glares at Madigan. Luna nods at Madigan, obviously agreeing with his views. Rileos nods to Madigan. Trajan glances at Nevali. Illiya nods to Madigan. Aerilia says to Ezerak, "Even if they released a clan, the would only demand that you continue to obey them again in the future. To go against the Immortals' will for each clan, all while the plane's health gets worse." Gwenddolyn says, "They want to do it by force, so that is our answer." Tirost says to Kethrai, "In these times, courtesy may stand behind sincerity, should you wish to speak." Perune says to Madigan, "Out of everything I've seen lately, that's the best plan I've heard." Vaerek says to Kethrai, "Thank you for gathering us here in unity. This wasn't a loss. It just shows that sorcery is violent. Today we didn't lose a clan or a town to meteor's or fire." Sofina gazes up at the sky. Zynell says to Unaka, "Your soul is strong enough to be found by Damaris. you have done well in the ox's service." Allye ponders. Kethrai says to Madigan, "I'm done with that. Apologies, but you'll need someone else manning your triage." Elizzibiana says to Unaka, "If the female hadnt have jumped in and took your attention which enraged him, you probably would have won." Ezerak says to Aerilia, "But perhaps we would have that clan back while we figure out what to do next." Unaka nods to Zynell. Madigan says to Perune, "It is just some old fashioned bloody brute force with magic resistence. I hope it works." Ezerak says, "You all lack subtlety and nuance." Trajan peers quizzically at Vaerek. Nawain slowly empties her lungs. Trajan says, "No clans were lost because the hostage takers got what they wanted." Perune asks, "Any indication what it is made out of?" Unaka says to Elizzibiana, "Maybe. But I am the chosen messenger of Truffenyi. I must do better." Unaka frowns. Madigan looks at Perune and shrugs. Nawain pats Unaka on the back. Tirost asks Kethrai, "Do you believe the immortals are against Asildu?" Elizzibiana nods to Unaka. Illiya smiles at Unaka, revealing the dimples in her cheeks. Vaerek asks Trajan, "You have proof who took our friends?" Vaerek shakes his head at Trajan. Aaiyaah says to Unaka, "Thank you for standing for the Immortals." Sofina says to Unaka, "Its very well possible by casting all those pure spells, it empowered not only the Heralds but him too." Trajan says, "Peer vae." Sofina nods to Ezustrea. Trajan blinks. Sightless Ezustrea glides south. Trajan peers quizzically at Vaerek. Elizzibiana nods. Allye says to Vaerek, "The Clans are held hostage." Kethrai says to Tirost, "Don't. I'm absolutely not in the mood for moralizing from ANY of you right now." Aerilia folds her arms across her chest. Elizzibiana nods to Sofina. Trajan asks Vaerek, "Where have you been?" Vaerek says to Allye, "Because of sorcery." Perune says, "Hrm.. well, I wonder if Meraud or Truffenyi can give an answer to that as well." Unaka says to Tirost, "The Immortals are against the Heralds. Asildu is simply their messenger." Allye frowns at Vaerek. Kethrai shakes his head. Tirost gazes at Kethrai with a sympathetic look on his face. Heart Tender Kethrai glides south, leading his group. Saragos whispers something to Ezerak. Illiya nods to Unaka. Allye says to Vaerek, "There was an intermediary there, sorcery did not cause the spires." Zersha rubs her head. Ezerak says to Unaka, "And yet, you felt the need to challenge him anyway." Tirost says to Unaka, "I agree... but Kethrai's a friend... this is not easy for him." Shaylynne ponders. Sofina leans over and scratches Zersha's back. Novus Nevali parades south. Sofina gazes at Zersha. Vaerek says to Allye, "That's not how I see it." Unaka asks, "How else am I to send a message to the Heralds, who will not listen to us?" Zersha shakes her head at Sofina. Rileos puts his spear in his war belt. Sofina stands near Zersha. Eyst mutters something into the air about good experimentation wasted by zealotry. Allye gives Vaerek a slight nod. Sofina rubs Zersha gently, massaging her muscles. Trajan says, "Vaerek Then you need some spectacles." Esotericist Eyst plods south. Sofina frowns. Rozalynde asks, "Big sorcery?" Tirost says to Unaka, "He has long believed that sorcery was evil, and supposed that it would cause something like this. It is hard for him to accept the message we've received." Shaylynne says, "They didn't react to Asildu dying without the sorcery." Gragnel adjusts his demonbone spectacles into place. Mistanna says, "Did you see the keratosis on Asildu's arm though? That was weird." Aaiyaah says to Unaka, "There are times we do what we must. Do not second guess your actions for standing for the Immortals. I and others stand with you." Illiya says, "This was not a loss.. we learned a couple things today." Madigan nods to Mistanna. Unaka gazes sadly at Tirost. Sofina nods to Zersha. Elizzibiana says, "{shatl yet." Illiya nods at Mistanna, obviously agreeing with her views. Sightless Ezustrea just arrived. Perune nods to Mistanna. Elizzibiana says to Shaylynne, "Yet." Unaka says, "Ah. I am sad to have hurt Kethrai in this process." Perune asks, "Yes, what was that material on Asildu?" Luna nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views. Hebion says, "Truffenyi is a god of mercy, not violence." Gwenddolyn nods at Aaiyaah, obviously agreeing with his views. Tirost smiles at Unaka. Ezustrea's feet are dripping water everywhere. Madigan says, "The scales. The farm girl has them as well." Zynell says to Unaka, "He regenerates." Trajan nods to Madigan. Zynell nods to Unaka. Zynell winks. Tirost says to Unaka, "You are kind to say so. I will pray to Hodierna to ease his pain and open his eyes." Ezerak says to Saragos, "It's simple, really. I want Ayrell back, and a world for us to live in. And for her to be able to look at me when we get her back." Unaka says to Hebion, "He is a stern god, one of discipline, too. And he will not stand by while his people are attacked. No longer." Aaiyaah whispers something to Madigan. Ezustrea nods to Sofina. Ruea nods at Ezerak, obviously agreeing with his views. Madigan nods to Aaiyaah. Ezerak says to Saragos, "Do I believe the Heralds are the enemy? Yes. Do I believe that farmgirl needs to die to do it, no." Madigan says to Aaiyaah, "Meraud had some stern words. Things did not go well from the raw mana." Zersha asks Unaka, "Then why didn't he stop this?" She points toward the spire, "Or any of them?" Wharf Wolf Khearkrash just arrived. Unaka shakes her head. Aaiyaah nods to Madigan. Shaylynne asks Unaka, "I hope this question isn't rude, but why aren't the Immortals fighting the Heralds directly? Why does it feel like it's through us?" Trajan says to Ezerak, "Fair." Urbaj says, "We know what we're supposed to do. We know where to do it. Liraxes has been right every step of the way. I'm going to practice casting at the crystalline machine." Unaka softly says, "I fear he is not strong enough. Not yet. We must find another way." Khearkrash says, "They fight other things through us too." Aerilia says to Zersha, "Our enemy is strong. We need to weaken them with further sorcery before any of this can be fixed." Rozalynde says, "To be fair, we have a hard time perceiving this powerful beings, we don't know what's happening where they reside." Ezerak says, "Do I think we should kick the hornet's nest at every opportunity by killing their messengers? Certainly not. That has been expensive to this point." Unaka says, "In myth, it is said that the Heralds are far more powerful than the Immortals. I worry now about the truth of this." Rozalynde says, "These... beings." Stellar Statistician Urbaj strolls south.