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.

(Empath/Ranger) Separate and pure, light green and blue hues course along the air.

(Warrior Mage/Bard) Separate and pure, several pure beams of light flicker all around, forming a veritable rainbow of distinct primary colors.

(Cleric/Paladin) Separate and pure, a haze of silvery-gold light flickers all around, and you bask in its comforting radiance.

(Moon Mage/Trader) Separate and pure, crystalline blue light sweeps all around, forming precise geometric patterns.

(Necromancer) Something yanks on your stomach lining and you wince. The oozing streams of mana seem to tear apart, and you hear howling in the distance.

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.

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."

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!

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 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.

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 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.

Asildu's keratoses ignite, sending a red flame wave towards Madigan!

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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. Unaka says to Ezerak, "Mm. I did challenge him. I suppose they waited until the end to declare their side." 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.

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.

Event Conclusion and Follow-up Discussion

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.

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.

Nawain pats Unaka on the back.

Luna says, "{aer I agree."

Druid Zyros goes south.

Ezerak hangs his throwing axe from his belt.

Trajan says to Unaka, "Then we will have to make up the difference."

Ezerak hangs his glaes pasabas from his belt. It rattles against the throwing axe hanging from his belt, and he adjusts them.

Unaka sighs.

Hebion says, "If all these sides need us, WE are the strongest force in play."

Madigan stops teaching.

Perune asks Unaka, "If that is case, why are the Immortals still here?"

Sofina grins.

Trajan pats Unaka on the back.

Shaylynne nods to Hebion.

Perune says, "They occupy unique positions."

Unaka gazes down at her hands, flexing her fingers.

Ezerak says to Aerilia, "That I will agree with, as the evidence points to that."

Zersha gazes thoughtfully at Hebion.

Perune says, "The Heralds are here, in some form."

Aerilia nods to Ezerak.

Perune says, "The Immortals are elsewhere, I suspect, in some other form."

Saragos says to Ezerak, "And she didn't die. And Unaka did not attempt to kill her, except that Miraena jumped in the middle and was hit on accident."

Perune says, "So we're required to do the bidding of one or the other."

Ezerak says to Saragos, "Briaen did."

Madigan asks, "I am curious. Why are we giving the farm girl a pass?"

Hebion says, "An WE suffer during each action. We commit to a path long enough to start another fight, or until things get difficult for a moment."

Unaka says to Perune, "You may be right, that the Immortals are unique somehow. Perhaps too draining to bother fighting. I don't know."

Perune says, "Or to ignore them both."

Zersha frowns at Madigan.

Ezerak asks Madigan, "What has she done exactly, that deserves murder?"

Ezustrea grins at Sofina.

Unaka says to Madigan, "I heard that Asildu is the one who called for the destruction of two of the Clans."

Zersha asks Madigan, "Because she is innocent. Are you going to start killing the innocent?"

Zersha fixes Madigan with a serene, lofty stare.

Gwenddolyn says, "Choosing the heralds side means we will no longer get favors and the heralds may also end magic so no raising either."

Aerilia nods to Unaka.

Madigan asks Ezerak, "Represent the Heralds who apparently have killed three clans?"

Sofina grins.

Trajan says to Madigan, "We're not. She's still culpable, but she at least hasn't summoned any meteors yet."

Ezustrea giggles at Sofina.

Gwenddolyn says, "The immortals must win."

Vaerek nods to Madigan.

Ezustrea grins at Sofina.

Vaerek says to Madigan, "Apperently."

Khearkrash sighs.

Ruea quietly says, "Let's try to keep tempers in check, remember that we have to live with each other after this is resolved..."

Nawain says to Gwenddolyn, "They will."

Madigan says, "Apparently. True."

Sofina just left.

Madigan nods to Vaerek.

Nawain smiles at Gwenddolyn.

Ezerak asks Madigan, "With all due respect, my friend, do we kill clerics for representing Asketi, who kills unknown numbers every year?"

Tirost says to Ezerak, "You're worried about he farm girl, which is fair. I don't think she needs to be attacked, at least at this moment. She is a victim in this - like everyone in the clans."

Unaka says, "The Heralds are clearly the ones who encased these Clans, not Asildu. But I have no way to send a message to them except through their messenger."

Aerilia says, "Miraena's done nothing but petition for help. Though that may change now."

Aerilia frowns slightly.

Trajan says, "Miraena seems as if she may be less rigid in her beliefs than Asildu."

Khearkrash says to Ruea, "That doesnt stop anyones temper any other time."

Saragos says to Ezerak, "I don't know that I'm ready to kill her, but she's no innocent in all of this. She was glad enough that the Clans were hit by meteors because apparently not enough sympathy was shown the way."

Madigan says to Ezerak, "If they join in the fight during her ride, absolutely."

Mahe leans on his greatsword.

Madigan says, "Join in the fight against us, I should say."

Madigan smiles warmly.

Ruea glances at Khearkrash.

Madigan says, "Pretty much, if something is killing our folks. I am going to fight them."

Rileos runs his fingers through his hair.

Saragos nods to Madigan.

Luna nods to Madigan.

Unaka nods to Madigan.

Ezerak says to Madigan, "Certainly, and that would be an entire different conversation, if Miraena killed someone."

Vaerek says, "I feel like the Heralds might not be involved at all execept to send a message to help. I feel like the Immortals are squaballing amongst themselves and involving, no manipulating, us."

Perune says, "I think Ezerak's point is, such Clerics often cheer and cry for the destruction the spirits bring."

Vaerek shrugs.

Unaka shakes her head at Vaerek.

Madigan asks, "Fair. So she gets a pass because she didn't call down the meteors, or request they be called down?"

Gragnel folds his arms across his chest.

Trajan glances at Vaerek.

Sofina just arrived.

Unaka says, "No. This is not a fight between Immortals. I can feel it."

Sofina mutters to herself.

Nawain nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Trajan says to Vaerek, "I feel like you should read a newsletter."

Elizzibiana sighs.

Rileos scratches distractedly at his beard.

Khozh Elizzibiana hobbles south.

Vaerek says to Unaka, "Either way, we came here in peace and you brought your sorcerous violence."

Ezerak says to Madigan, "Until such a time that she deserves to be brought to justice."

Illiya gazes at Unaka.

Khearkrash says, "I dont see a reason to assume that the seemingly largely ambivalent to our existence beings are more on our side than the immortals."

Nawain gazes at Vaerek.

Tirost says to Madigan, "At least so far, she may be a victim in this, manipulated by a powerful force she doesn't understand."

Rozalynde asks, "I think at worst the only thing you can accuse the farm girl of right now is believing a lie?"

Vaerek says to Trajan, "Probably more manipulation."

Aerilia frowns at Vaerek.

Saragos nods to Khearkrash.

Unaka says to Madigan, "More like, if I am to send a message, it seemed fitting to choose him."

Gwenddolyn says, "I wondered if some of the Immortals were disagreeing about how to solve this, that is what the squabbling may be about."

Madigan grunts at Unaka.

Madigan says to Unaka, "With respect, that was reckless...although it felt good in the end."

Hebion asks Unaka, "Have you tried to beseech Truffenyi to remove the vines and spires?"

Saragos says to Khearkrash, "Asildu actually made the case that when the Heralds kill us it can't be called murder, because they don't care enough about whether we live or die for it to qualify as that."

Unaka sighs.

Valynn frowns.

Nawain gazes up at the sky.

Madigan says to Unaka, "All the information we had says that one can call on meteors. And, not enough juice for the squeeze there."

Khearkrash says, "Weve had multiple immortals, not even just the 39 talk directly to us."

Kerennya snorts derisively.

Rileos says to Unaka, "Them spells is tough to get the shiled infront of, you had a good showing."

Rileos pats Unaka on the back.

Unaka says, "You may be right. I am sorry to disrupt the gathering."

Gwenddolyn asks, "Well asildu has died twice now, maybe third time is a charm?"

Hebion says, "That would send a message too, if Truffenyi would undo their work and save our people."

Ezerak nods at Madigan, obviously agreeing with his views.

Trajan says to Vaerek, "And clearly you're susceptible to manipulation."

Madigan says, "But, it sure felt good."

Madigan grins at Unaka.

Allye rubs her head.

(Zersha gazes sadly at the spire.)

A tear runs down Zersha's face.

Vaerek says to Trajan, "I've held true to my heart."

Khearkrash says, "These..."

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

Khearkrash waves his hand distractedly.

Sofina reaches her shaking hands out toward Zersha, face twisted in an odd grin.

Valynn rubs Zersha in a friendly manner.

Unaka says to Madigan, "I suspect you understand how I feel. A maul that wants for a target."

Sofina babbles incoherently.

Tirost says to Unaka, "No, you acted in accordance with the will of the Immortals, Unaka, and with a sense of justice in the your heart for the clans. Thank you."

Zynell gets a Damaris maul from inside her kirmiko pocket.

Nawain says to Unaka, "Thank you for defending the Gods."

Sofina frowns.

Khearkrash says, "Messengers of the herals should be glad it has been the peace gods answering."

Nawain nods.

Trajan says to Vaerek, "With all due respect, your heart is in the wrong place."

Aerilia nods to Tirost.

Unaka gives a slight nod.

Ezerak says, "That's all I am asking for, really. I am certain that the Heralds are the enemy. That we manage our risk."

Zynell leans on her maul.

Sofina tries to grab Zersha's arm, but misses by a mile.

Zynell winks at Unaka.

Madigan says to Unaka, "Ohh, absolutely Guild Sister. To strike back after the meteors on the clans. It felt good."

Sofina ponders.

Madigan grins at Unaka.

Sofina grins like an idiot.

Vaerek says to Trajan, "That is understandable thinking from your perspective."

Gwenddolyn says, "And tomorrow will feel better."

Unaka says, "Still, I apologize for disturbing the peace here."

Tirost nods to Gwenddolyn.

Zersha snorts at Gwenddolyn.

Saragos says to Unaka, "It may have been reckless on your part, as Madigan said, but it may have saved a lot of us from having to fight friends. Meraud made his wishes clear, and I was about to obey them."

Madigan nods to Saragos.

Unaka nods to Saragos.

Rileos says to Ezerak, "I think we're past risk management and on to the tusslin part of this dance now."

Aaiyaah nods at Saragos, obviously agreeing with his views.

Aerilia nods to Saragos.

Nawain nods in agreement.

Madigan says, "Very fair point Saragos."

Luna nods at Saragos, obviously agreeing with his views.

Illiya says, "I don't think it gets any more clear than what we saw tonight."

Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.

Unaka says, "Meraud has spoken. Truffenyi has spoken. Tamsine has spoken. Our gods are speaking to all of you."

Madigan nods to Illiya.

Aerilia nods to Illiya.

Trajan says to Unaka, "From where I stand, you have nothing to apologize for."

Gragnel nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Mistanna nods to Unaka.

Aerilia asks, "We all felt the scales tip in the wrong direction, I'm sure?"

Ezerak asks Rileos, "Until the tussling costs us Crossing, or Riverhaven, or Therenborough. What then?"

Madigan asks Illiya, "Now...how do we actually strike at the Heralds and not their messengers only?"

Allye nods to Aerilia.

Khearkrash says to Unaka, "Clearly it had been previously disturbed."

Tirost nods to Aerilia.

Unaka says, "We must find a way to empower them against the Heralds. We must."

Unaka shakes her head.

Rileos says to Ezerak, "Then we die with our boots on I suppose."

(Khearkrash motions towards the clan)

Nawain quietly says to Khearkrash, "'Enelne has spoken. Did I tell you that yet? Oh, bother. I ought to talk to Siendra."

Vaerek says, "You all have a beatiful time."

Tirost says to Aerilia, "I certainly felt no sense of balance return with pure casting."

Vaerek waves.

Aerilia nods to Tirost.

Vaerek strides south.

Saragos nods to Tirost.

Nawain says to Unaka, "Sorcery. It is the fuel they need."

Aaiyaah says to Unaka, "I believe Meraud has tried to show us how."

Nawain nods at Aaiyaah, obviously agreeing with his views.

Luna says, "I support the immortals, and our cleric, Nawain."

Unaka asks, "Enelne has spoken as well? And she too said to use sorcery?"

Illiya says, "I think Nawain is right.. sorcery is what Meraud said too."

Nawain nods to Unaka.

Hebion says, "It is suspect the western gods holding power here like they never have before."

Allye nods in agreement.

Aerilia says, "I think we ought to perform sorcery again, in one of the places identified by Liraxes. Where it can be most effective."

Intern Souhei goes south.

Ezerak says to Ruea, "Remind me to never win a duel in front of this crowd, especially if I am wrong."

Ezerak chuckles.

Kerennya asks Aerilia, "Right now?"

Khearkrash says to Nawain, "Yes sister you have, when I was trying to call on my Patron."

Madigan says, "First, let's bloody try to break into Knife Clan tomorrow."

Unaka fixes Nawain with a heavy, ponderous stare.

Nawain gazes at Unaka.

Nawain nods to Khearkrash.

Mistanna nods to Madigan.

Allye furrows her brow.

Unaka says to Nawain, "You look different."

Nawain says to Khearkrash, "Right. With the.. cuts."

Luna nods to Madigan.

Rileos flashes a quick grin at Ezerak.

Nawain frowns at Khearkrash.

Nawain blushes furiously!

Aerilia says to Kerennya, "As soon as possible. I think people may need time to.. cool down."

Nawain adjusts the folds of her uaro's'sugi, her face all but hidden from view.

Illiya nods at Madigan, obviously agreeing with his views.

Nawain gives Unaka a slight nod.

Sofina gazes at Nawain.

Trajan says, "I suspect we need to reevaluate how much faith we place in Liraxes."

Nawain squints at Sofina.

Saragos says to Madigan, "I plan to organize an attempt to unleash some Sorcery on the Encasements if your attempt to break through fails. It's possible that Sorcery used on something connected to them like the Encasements might hurt them even worse."

Perune asks, "Has there been any indication of activity from these Spires?"

Unaka says, "In any case, many gods have spoken now. We must heed their call."

Tirost says to Ezerak, "I think many of us would like to help you, but many of us also venerate the gods, and cannot turn our backs on their insights, or what we earnestly feel will get back our friends."

Aerilia nods to Unaka.

Gwenddolyn says, "Good question Perune."

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Tirost glances at Saragos.

Khearkrash asks Nawain, "I can ask for help elsewhere next time if you wish, you seemed ...uncomfortable. I would assume the morbid curiosity was sated?"

Mahe ponders.

Unaka says to Madigan, "I do not know if I will be able to join you in your attempt to open the Clans, but please know that I support it. If there are any alive inside, we must free them."

You hear the faint voice of Vaerek emanate from the moonbeam, "Breaking into knife clan sounds kinda fun. Despite our differences I would be willing to help."

Perune says, "Yes, I'm always thinking beyond the blade."

Ezerak dryly says to Tirost, "I guess I missed the part where Meraud said "Kill those messengers."

Perune says, "One of my few talents."

Madigan says to Unaka, "Not a worry. We will give it a try."

Allye nods to a pale red moonbeam.

Nawain says to Khearkrash, "Err, no, I can help. I'll always be happy to help."

Khearkrash nods to Nawain.

Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.

Aaiyaah gets a heavy leather-bound chronicle embellished with an oversized golden key and arch from inside his silk backpack.

Aaiyaah unlatches and opens his leather-bound chronicle.

Aaiyaah turns the page of his leather-bound chronicle.

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

Aaiyaah jots down some notes.

Aaiyaah closes his leather-bound chronicle, hooking back the latch.

Aaiyaah puts his chronicle in his silk backpack.

Trajan says, "We need a place of action going forward."

Shaylynne says to Madigan, "I would welcome trying my weapon rather than squabble over magic, so I am in."

Zynell puts her maul in her kirmiko pocket.

Tirost says to Ezerak, "He said their path is not the one we should follow. The one which is closest to the gods challenged him. All was handled fairly, though it was tragic that Miraena stepped in."

Madigan nods to Shaylynne.

Madigan sheathes his massive zweihander.

Ezerak says to Tirost, "Killing them is not the same as not following their path."

Mahe scratches his head.

Tirost asks Ezerak, "Did Asildu accept Unaka's challenge?"

Perune goes northeast.

Trajan nods to Tirost.

Luna nods to Tirost.

Ezerak says to Tirost, "He did. But he didn't accept anyone else's."

Sofina nods to Zersha.

Unaka says, "I am a woman of honor. I issued the challenge, and he accepted."

Gwenddolyn says, "We still need to determine who is stealing the mana."

Sofina smiles at Zersha.

Sofina nods to Zersha.

Zersha gives Sofina a half-hearted grin.

Trajan says, "She didn't attack until he accepted the challenge."

Kerennya nods at Gwenddolyn, obviously agreeing with her views.

Tirost says, "Things got out of control quickly. His powers were not those of a scholar as all here witnessed."

Ezerak says to Unaka, "Your challenge was fair, if reckless."

Sofina stands near Zersha.

Khearkrash says, "I feel like killing over philosophical differences and wayward goals isnt exactly uncommon."

Aaiyaah says to Gwenddolyn, "Hope to put together a plan on how to do that tomorrow."

Zersha pulls Sofina to her in a tight hug.

Gwenddolyn nods to Aaiyaah.

Aerilia says to Ezerak, "That's true enough. The fault like with those of us that attacked him afterwards, not Unaka."

Unaka nods to Tirost.

Sofina grins.

Tirost says, "He did not free any clans, and no sense of balance was felt at the use of magic he insisted on."

Gwenddolyn says, "I will be there."

Nawain says to Unaka, "If it helps, Enelne said that those..." Nawain pauses, considering her words. "Those within the Heralds grasp are still within Their grace." The Gods have not abandoned the Clans. I suspect the golden light is Their touch, preserving the lives of the people."

Khearkrash says, "We have...many stories of such actions, most of us probably."

Saragos looks at Aerilia and shrugs.

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

Sofina just hugged Ezustrea.

Ezerak says to Aerilia, "That's who I am yelling at."

Tirost says to Ezerak, "He is a liar."

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

Unaka fixes Nawain with a heavy, ponderous stare.

Sofina smiles at Zersha.

Aerilia says to Saragos, "Not saying I regret it, but it's true enough."

Zersha nods at Sofina, obviously agreeing with her views.

Saragos says to Aerilia, "Asildu's more than earned an attack from me. I waited until the duel was finished, as asked. I misliked how he used Miraena's interference to get an advantage."

Unaka slowly asks Nawain, "You think there is hope for those within the spires?"

Perune just arrived.

Nawain quietly says to Unaka, "And They say we will triumph. When people listen."

Nawain nods to Unaka.

Aerilia nods to Saragos.

Allye quietly says to Nawain, "That is a cause for hope indeed."

Nawain smiles at Unaka.

Nawain says to Unaka, "I do."

Unaka gives a slight nod.

Gragnel says to Unaka, "I have to believe there is."

Hebion nods to Zersha.

Trajan asks Nawain, "Did they give you any semblance of a plan the other night?"

Hebion clasps Zersha's hand tenderly.

Gragnel says to Unaka, "Those are friends and family in Wolf Clan."

Ezerak asks Tirost, "Oh? Is lying grounds for an angry mob to kill someone?"

Gragnel frowns.

Zersha nods to Hebion.

Rileos grasps his lower back and twists roughly from side to side. You hear a loud pop and see him visibly relax.

Rileos says, "Well, that was exciting."

Unaka says, "Lotta good people in those Clans. Lotta good 'Togs."

Unaka frowns.

Lord Knight Hebion goes south, leading his group.

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

Saragos nods to Unaka.

Mahe says, "I tend to believe that violence is the solution to a great many problems."

Gragnel lays his hand on Unaka's arm.

Gragnel nods.

Nawain says to Trajan, "Just be ready. Teach, be ready, and... Do whatever it is swords do when they aren't needed yet."

Ezerak says to Mahe, "When applied appropriately."

Nawain ponders.

Trajan says to Nawain, "You said you were tasked to be their sword."

Khearkrash says to Unaka, "If my Patron answers, please stand somewhere thats not between me and wherever he points."

Unaka smiles faintly down at those around her.

Nawain nods to Trajan.

Trajan nods to Nawain.

Unaka asks Khearkrash, "Who is your patron?"

Nawain says to Trajan, "Get sharper."

Nawain grins at Trajan.

Tirost says to Ezerak, "Calling on the destruction of the clans, earning the hatred of the immortals and manipulating the innocent for domination are certainly worthy of resistance."

Trajan nods to Nawain.

Ruea glances at Tirost.

Khearkrash says to Unaka, "Aldauth."

Khearkrash nods to Unaka.

Unaka nods to Khearkrash.

Allye quietly says, "Please excuse me."

Gwenddolyn nods at Tirost, obviously agreeing with his views.

Trajan says to Nawain, "I guess you'd ought to get busy either reading, or rubbing yourself against a whetstone, then."

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

Illiya hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.

Allye hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

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

Aaiyaah says, "Folks, at the end of the day we end up having to make a choice going forward of who we are going to fight for. I just ask that we all try to remember....that we are all in this together. Instead of seeing each other as the enemy....maybe we ought to...Should see us as one..."

Mistanna hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.

Ruea smiles at Allye.

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

Unaka says to Khearkrash, "I hope that he answers you, but the dark ones have their own way of things."

Allye just hugged Ruea.

Nawain says to Trajan, "But we must be refilling that... stew bowl, in the meantime. With sorcery."

Shaylynne joins Gwenddolyn's group.

Nawain nods to Trajan.

Ruea hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.

Nawain chuckles.

Khearkrash nods to Unaka.

Gragnel nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Mistanna nods to Aaiyaah.

Illiya grins at Unaka, her dimples flashing into view.

Shaylynne joins Allye's group.

Unaka nods to Nawain.

Allye nods.

Valynn hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.

Unaka says, "Yes, the cup must be filled."

Valynn waves to Allye.

Allye hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return.

Luna praises Nawain.

Allye waves to Valynn.

Cateress Allye goes south, leading her group.

Nawain nods in agreement.

Gwenddolyn says, "And stay filled."

Nawain nods.

Ezerak asks Tirost, "But would it be worth, say, a meteor hitting Crossing at this point? When we can work against those who empower him first?"

Sothios says, "Hard to do when folks cant agree Brother."

Sothios nods to Aaiyaah.

Khearkrash says to Unaka, "I would not call to him for help if I wasnt convinced its in his interest for the heralds to lose."

Aaiyaah nods.

Sightless Ezustrea glides south.

Unaka nods to Khearkrash.

Aaiyaah says to Sothios, "Agreed. Typically, the things worth doing tend to be the hardest things to actually....do."

Unaka says, "I believe it is. I believe all Immortals will want this, though it is Truffenyi who speaks to me."

Sothios nods to Aaiyaah.

Tirost says to Ezerak, "No. If you have a plan to work against them, I am with you, whether a part of the plan or not."

Aerilia nods.

Nawain nods in agreement.

Valynn gazes thoughtfully at Aaiyaah.

Tirost says to Ezerak, "But if you mean capitulate, and avoid action for fear of what he might do, I cannot agree."

Ezerak says to Tirost, "Then please, continue sorcerous casting, and try not to get any more meteors dropped on us just yet."

Valynn ponders.

Unaka says to Ezerak, "I apologize that I risked a meteor strike. You are right that it was reckless. Thank the gods that they did not strike today."

Valynn bows.

Trajan nods to Tirost.

Valynn goes south.

Gwenddolyn asks, "Moonbeam leads where?"

Saragos says to Ezerak, "We're doing the best we can. I'm not staging my next work to rescue them yet, because I want to see if we can break through the Encasements before they drop another meteor due to my attempts. But taking a pause for practicality's sake isn't going to mean I just knuckle under to them."

Madigan grins at Unaka.

Unaka says, "We must find a way forward. We must find a way to strike them directly."

Mahe says, "I landed the killing blow. I accept responsibility for the slaying."

Mahe shrugs.

Tirost says to Ezerak, "I'll do my best, but you must understand the way I think about the guidance of Meraud."

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Ezerak says to Unaka, "I appreciate that. And ultimately, it appears it was okay."

You hear the faint voice of Vaerek emanate from the moonbeam, "Curently, west of shard."

Aerilia says, "We must stomach the risk of further meteors if we are to obey the Immortals' will. We've no alternative."

Aaiyaah says to Unaka, "We will work tomorrow on building out a plan to identify who is siphoning the pure mana."

Tirost nods to Aerilia.

Gwenddolyn nods to Aaiyaah.

Unaka nods to Aaiyaah.

Keendra goes south.

Ezerak says to Saragos, "I agree completely."

Nawain nods to Aerilia.

Trajan asks, "How about a strategy meeting?"

Tirost says to Aaiyaah, "I'm afraid I won't be there, but I'm wishing you all the best, Court Advisor."

Gwenddolyn says, "My guess is it is the Hunger, but who that is has yet to be determined."

Madigan says to Aaiyaah, "And, we are going to try to break into Knife Clan tomorrow."

Trajan says, "No more striking out in the dark."

Tirost nods to Madigan.

Unaka says to Aaiyaah, "I wish you luck. Myself, I feel that it must be the Heralds. But I will listen to you if you discover otherwise."

Khearkrash says, "I trust the immortals to take action when they have to if it comes to it."

Ruea pats Ezerak on the back.

Aaiyaah nods.

Karthor asks, "Well if nothin' else, both sides've now accused the other o' bein' willin' to burn the whole place down an' start from scratch. Why in blazes would the Heralds an' Immortals be fightin' in the first place?"

Death's Messenger Buzan goes south.

Karthor scratches his head.

Ruea says to Ezerak, "You spoke well today, your perspective is a good one and I agree with you."

Khearkrash says, "They have against other beings we couldnt fight."

Perune asks Madigan, "Do you have a serious armament you intend to assault this seemingly living structure with?"

Ezerak says to Tirost, "I feel, by the way you speak to me, that you forget that I have lost someone, too. The most important person in my life."

Aaiyaah says to Madigan, "Well, sounds like we will have alot of work to do tomorrow."

Aaiyaah grins at Madigan.

Saragos says to Aaiyaah, "I like it. So much has happened that I can't remember when, maybe with Unaka and Valenal, but there was talk of tracing the mana somehow, like with dye."

Unaka says, "Are there any more questions for me before I go? I should rest, if I can."

Tirost shakes his head at Ezerak.

Aaiyaah nods at Saragos, obviously agreeing with his views.

Nawain nods to Saragos.

Gwenddolyn says, "We need a battering ram."

Nawain rubs her neck.

Unaka rubs one hand over her scalpe, looking defeated.

Trajan nods to Saragos.

Perune asks Unaka, "Can you be our battering ram?"

Gwenddolyn chuckles at Perune.

Trajan says to Saragos, "It was during the lecture at the academy."

Unaka blinks at Perune.

Madigan says to Perune, "We requested siege engines from Zoluren and Therengia. If it does not show up, we will attempt to use warrior mage ballista to soften it up. Then, a straight assault by barbarians...hoping that their magic resistence will push through."

Unaka says to Perune, "That's exactly the kinda job I like."

Aaiyaah says to Saragos, "I think a lense and maybe Liraxes' device could be the key."

Illiya flashes a quick grin at Unaka.

Tirost says to Ezerak, "I remember. But I am not willing to ignore the Immortals, because I believe they are our best chance of getting our people back."

Kerennya says to Karthor, "Don't forget, the Font of Creation has been hindered and weakened, with Divinity itself suffering from it. And the bards got wind of an eonic plan that leaves gods, demons, mortals, and monsters helpless before it. The battle has something to do with those two things, I think."

Mistanna nods to Tirost.

Mahe asks Madigan, "Oh, you mean I can have some sort of purpose in this?"

Saragos says to Aaiyaah, "Interesting idea."

Mahe raises an eyebrow.

Kentara ponders.

Unaka says to Perune, "If you mean going into the encasements, not sure I can be there, though."

Kentara casually observes the area.

Musical Enthusiast Kentara parades south.

Gwenddolyn asks, "Lense?"

Gwenddolyn peers quizzically at Aaiyaah.

Tirost says to Ezerak, "I will admit, it is very hard for me to understand your perspective, in light of all we have experienced."

Madigan says to Mahe, "Absolutely. In fact, barbarisn are the key to the attack tomorrow."

Madigan nods to Mahe.

Mahe gives a slight nod.

Karthor looks at Kerennya and shrugs.

Perune says, "I did mean that, but mostly I meant breaking through it."

Unaka says, "But if I can join you, I will, and I'll rip apart as many of those vines as I can get my hands on."

Ezerak says to Tirost, "It makes me wonder, sometimes, considering how quickly you asked her for dance when you learned of our separation, what your motives are when you speak like that."

Tirost nods to Unaka.

Nawain gives Unaka a slight nod.

Ruea raises an eyebrow.

Perune says, "OK, that's good. Because you're bigger than me."

Perune says, "And I mostly use fire."

Unaka flashes a wide grin at Perune.

Aerilia chuckles.

Karthor says to Kerennya, "I'm still squintin' at Angry-Whispers-Thing, myself. Trouble is I've exactly zero more ideas on how to poke at it."

Unaka says, "Being big has its advantages."

Nawain glances at Ezerak.

Khearkrash ponders.

Kerennya nods to Karthor.

Tirost says to Ezerak, "You will see her again, and when you do, ask her what I said about you, and then you will know."

Trajan says to Unaka, "Like being able to reach the top shelf in the pantry."

Rileos says to Unaka, "Yeah, but it don't give ya the spirit. You got the spirit. Good work, darlin."

Rileos nods to Unaka.

Gwenddolyn asks, "Does that moonbeam lead somewhere?"

Unaka smiles at Rileos.

Madigan grins at Rileos.

Tirost smiles at Rileos.

Tirost nods in agreement.

Unaka says, "Spirit's most important. Glad I have some."

Nawain chuckles.

Unaka gazes down at her hand again, this time forming it into a fist.

Khearkrash sighs.

Perune says, "I can get a lot of that from the bottle."

You hear the faint voice of Vaerek emanate from the moonbeam, "the moonbeam leads out west of shard a few steps."

Unaka gives Rileos a slight nod.

Karthor asks Gwenddolyn, "Probly not until some mage elsewhere opens a gate to it, eh?"

Ezerak says to Tirost, "I am well aware. She was as confused as I am, considering your advances just before that."

Tirost grins at Perune.

Karthor grins at Gwenddolyn.

Nawain gazes at Unaka.

Rileos flashes a quick grin at Unaka.

Illiya grins at Aaiyaah, her dimples flashing into view.

Unaka says, "Okay, I'm gonna rest. Somebody tell me how it goes with the Clans."

Luna says to Mistanna, "My sister."

Nawain nods to Unaka.

Aerilia nods to Unaka.

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

Trajan nods to Unaka.

Gragnel nods to Unaka.

Madigan grunts at Aaiyaah.

Mistanna just hugged Luna.

Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.

Tirost raises an eyebrow in Ezerak's direction.

Aerilia says to Unaka, "Take care."

Unaka waves.

Gwenddolyn says, "Perhaps someone here is the beams mage."

Aaiyaah grins at Madigan.

Mistanna says to Unaka, "Fortune favor, and rest well."

Illiya bobs a quick curtsy to Unaka.

Aaiyaah throws back his shoulders, snapping to attention and with a sharp click of his heels, renders Unaka a crisp salute.

Madigan says, "Mahe here got the killing shot."

Madigan grins at Aaiyaah.

Illiya says to Unaka, "Thank you for your courage."

Madigan gestures at Mahe.

Aaiyaah grins at Madigan.

Unaka nods to Illiya.

Aaiyaah holds his hand out towards Mahe for a highfive.

Luna praises Mahe.

Holy Guardian Unaka strides south.

Khearkrash says, "Look, matters like this are going to create tension."

Mahe and Aaiyaah highfive each other.

Trajan bows his head in acknowledgement.

Gwenddolyn glances up at the sky.

Madigan says, "It was a fantastic hit."

In a blazing fountain of red-gold sparks, a sanguine Moongate with unnaturally seeping edges blazes into life.

Madigan nods to Aaiyaah.

Mahe peers through the sanguine Moongate.

Aaiyaah nods to Madigan.

Kerennya peers through the sanguine Moongate.

Gwenddolyn peers through the sanguine Moongate.

Trajan stops guarding.

Serial Killer Damiza just arrived.

Luna peers through the sanguine Moongate.

Aaiyaah peers through the sanguine Moongate.

Illiya peers through the sanguine Moongate.

Rozalynde peers through the sanguine Moongate.

Damiza peers through the sanguine Moongate.

Tezirite Luna went through a sanguine Moongate with unnaturally seeping edges.

Mistanna peers through the sanguine Moongate.

Khearkrash says, "But it is infinitely better to beleive in what you do than hold back out of a lack of conviction."

Nawain gnaws on her lip.

Tezirite Luna came through a sanguine Moongate with unnaturally seeping edges.

Rozalynde trudges south.

Zynell peers through the sanguine Moongate.

Gragnel nods to Zynell.

Aaiyaah says, "Folks, we will be having a meeting tomorrow in Crossing to determine next steps in identifying who or what is stealing the pure mana."

Zynell nods to Aaiyaah.

Gragnel nods to Aaiyaah.

Nawain gazes at Aaiyaah.

Aaiyaah says, "I hope you all can attend."

Nawain nods to Aaiyaah.

Karthor jots down some notes.

Rileos says to Aaiyaah, "I'll try, I got an idea."

Sothios says, "We will be there."

Saragos nods to Aaiyaah.

Sothios nods to Aaiyaah.

Aaiyaah nods.

Soul Surgeon Zynell patters south, leading her group.

Gwenddolyn waves.

Light of the World Gwenddolyn goes south.

Luna peers through the sanguine Moongate.

Kerennya says to Aaiyaah, "I'll do my best to be there."

Tezirite Luna went through a sanguine Moongate with unnaturally seeping edges.

Aaiyaah smiles at Kerennya.

Kerennya smiles.

Mistanna nods.

Rileos gestures.

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

A swirling vortex of brilliant light spins across the area.
Heavy debris snaps up from the ground and flies through the area, one piece striking Mistanna hard despite her desperate attempt to dodge! With a groan, Mistanna staggers and falls to the ground, stunned!
A strong mana surge slowly makes its way to the northeast, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.

Madigan gestures.
A swirling vortex of brilliant light spins across the area.
Raw energies rupture near Mistanna, leaving her looking pale and drained.
A weak mana surge slowly makes its way to the northeast, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.

A pained expression crosses Aerilia's face.

Sublime Mender Kerennya glides northeast.

Mistanna sits up.

Ezerak blinks.

Illiya says, "I am also holding a meeting tomorrow in the Crossing to catch everyone up up on these events and share about the plans going forward."

Ezerak says, "Two in a row."

Aaiyaah nods to Rileos.

Tirost says to Saragos, "Assuming we cannot breach the Knife Clan in this upcoming attempt, let us speak about your plans for the next attempt when you have time."

Mistanna leaps to her feet!

Ezerak frowns.

A sanguine Moongate with unnaturally seeping edges collapses in on itself.

Mahe searches around for a moment.

Aaiyaah nods to Illiya.

Ruea says, "I think I've had my fill of this, I'll see you all later I suppose."

Ruea waves.

Trajan praises Illiya.

Saragos nods to Tirost.

Mahe puts his greatsword in his tyrium baldric.

Ruea slips away, disappearing with a soft laugh and a hint of violets.

Sublime Mender Kerennya just arrived.

Saragos says to Tirost, "Definitely."

Mahe gets a kertig greatsword from inside his tyrium baldric.

Tirost nods to Saragos.

Mahe puts his greatsword in his diamond-hide sheath.

Aerilia focuses briefly before the icy spear is ripped violently asunder.

Soul Surgeon Zynell just arrived, leading her group.

Illiya just hugged Nawain.

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

Tirost nods to Madigan.

Perune says, "I would observe tomorrow's attempt carefully."

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

Madigan smiles at Aerilia.

Nawain nods to Aaiyaah.

Illiya says, "Good work tonight everyone, see you tomorrow."

Rileos says, "Think I'm gonna get gone myself, learned a lot today."

Aerilia smiles at Madigan.

Illiya hugs Aerilia, getting a smile in return.

Damiza's feet are dripping water everywhere.

Mistanna waves to Illiya.

Aerilia hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Perune says, "Finding a weakness in this odd encasement is critical to any future attempts."

Mistanna waves to Rileos.

Rileos raises two fingers to his brow in a quick hand salute.

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

Mistanna hugs Rileos, getting a smile in return.

Roughneck Rileos moseys south.

Tirost says to Perune, "Glad you'll be there."

Khearkrash says, "From experience, people's memory isnt as long as what you remember about yourself."

Tirost says, "I'm heading south. Safe paths, everyone."

* Unaka returns home from a hard day of adventuring.

Mistanna waves to Tirost.

Kerennya waves to Tirost.

Trajan nods politely to Tirost.

Tirost waves to Mistanna.

Aerilia nods to Tirost.

Soul Surgeon Zynell patters south, leading her group.

Tirost waves to Kerennya.

Aerilia says to Tirost, "Take care."

Aaiyaah shakes Tirost's hand.

Nawain nods to Aaiyaah.

Tirost says to Aerilia, "You too."

Kerennya exclaims, "Heading out as well. See everyone later!"

Nawain waves to Tirost.

Kerennya waves.

Tirost shakes Aaiyaah's hand.

Trajan waves to Kerennya.

Tirost waves to Nawain.

Serial Killer Damiza limps south.

Khearkrash says, "Not to anyone in particular, just as a general...2 coppers of mine I guess."

Illiya hugs Kerennya, getting a smile in return.

Mistanna says, "Guess I'm not training magic for awhile."

Mistanna chuckles.

Tirost says to Nawain, "Let us speak when you feel up to it."

Kerennya hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Nawain nods at Tirost, obviously agreeing with his views.

Perune goes south.

Knight of Meraud Tirost drifts south.

Illiya rubs Nawain in a friendly manner.

Sublime Mender Kerennya glides south.

Ezerak sighs.

Stellar Statistician Urbaj just arrived.

Ezerak says, "I think I have made my point."

Madigan asks, "What point was that?"

Madigan raises an eyebrow in Ezerak's direction.

Nawain nods to Aaiyaah.

Karthor says to Saragos, "Would this be a good time to clarify what I meant about Slug-Thing back at the repeated experiment? Didn't want to distract from what was goin' on at the time."

Saragos says to Karthor, "Sure."

Trajan says, "It's getting a bit difficult to keep track of all the points being made lately."

Karthor nods.

Illiya beams at Mahe!

Karthor says to Saragos, "Ya mantioned that black sphere, which was a detail I hadn't heard before about that initial incident."

Illiya gazes happily at Mahe.

A swirling vortex of brilliant light spins across the area.
The air crackles around you as an intense flash of heat ripples through the area. With no warning, Urbaj's body erupts into a pyre of roaring red and orange flames!
The air crackles around you as an intense flash of heat ripples through the area. With no warning, Khearkrash's body erupts into a pyre of roaring red and orange flames!
The air crackles around you as an intense flash of heat ripples through the area. With no warning, Aaiyaah's body erupts into a pyre of roaring red and orange flames!
The air crackles around you as an intense flash of heat ripples through the area. With no warning, Ezerak's body erupts into a pyre of roaring red and orange flames!
The air crackles around you as an intense flash of heat ripples through the area. With no warning, Aerilia's body erupts into a pyre of roaring red and orange flames!
The air crackles around you as an intense flash of heat ripples through the area. With no warning, Trajan's body erupts into a pyre of roaring red and orange flames!
The air crackles around you as an intense flash of heat ripples through the area. With no warning, Mahe's body erupts into a pyre of roaring red and orange flames!
The air crackles around you as an intense flash of heat ripples through the area. With no warning, Illiya's body erupts into a pyre of roaring red and orange flames!
The air crackles around you as an intense flash of heat ripples through the area. With no warning, Saragos's body erupts into a pyre of roaring red and orange flames!
The air crackles around you as an intense flash of heat ripples through the area. With no warning, Ysilda's body erupts into a pyre of roaring red and orange flames!
The air crackles around you as an intense flash of heat ripples through the area. With no warning, Risaro's body erupts into a pyre of roaring red and orange flames!
The air crackles around you as an intense flash of heat ripples through the area. With no warning, Madigan's body erupts into a pyre of roaring red and orange flames!
The air crackles around you as an intense flash of heat ripples through the area. With no warning, Nawain's body erupts into a pyre of roaring red and orange flames!
The air crackles around you as an intense flash of heat ripples through the area. With no warning, Karthor's body erupts into a pyre of roaring red and orange flames!
The air crackles around you as an intense flash of heat ripples through the area. With no warning, Mistanna's body erupts into a pyre of roaring red and orange flames!
A strong mana surge slowly makes its way to the northwest, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.

Aerilia gazes up at the sky.

Ezerak says to Madigan, "That I too, am missing someone, and that maybe we should use caution with these messengers of the Heralds, before we are sure that we need to do something about them."

Mahe reaches over and holds hands with Illiya.

Aerilia mutters to herself.

Mahe smiles.

Karthor says to Saragos, "It immediately made me think o' the Slug-Thing vision where its proboscis peeled back to reveal a black orb."

Illiya nods to Mahe.

Brutish Miscreant Mahe strides south, leading his group.

Saragos says to Karthor, "Oh, interesting."

Madigan says to Ezerak, "And, you attacked Briaen."

Nawain winces.

Madigan says, "You also attacked Imroth, who was conducting a sorcery experiment."

Aaiyaah ponders.

Karthor says to Saragos, "Afraid I haven't any more details than that, but it seems to support the idea o' somethin' besides Heralds an' Immortals bein' at work."

Saragos says to Karthor, "I'll look into it."

Saragos nods.

Madigan raises an eyebrow in Ezerak's direction.

Karthor nods to Saragos.

Nawain gazes at Ezerak.

Madigan asks, "Those are true yes?"

Ezerak says to Madigan, "I did not attack Briaen. If I did, he'd have been dead. I merely encouraged him to not attack Miraena."

Khearkrash sighs.

Trajan acts puzzled.

Karthor strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.

Trajan asks, "Would it not have been more prudent to protect Miraena, instead?"

Ezerak says to Madigan, "I did attack Imroth, and the only thing I'd do differently about that with the information I had at the time, would be to have chosen my moment better."

Karthor asks Saragos, "Actually, now that I think a bit more, the thing peeled back along five-fold geometry. The number o' missin' folks, eh?"

Saragos nods to Karthor.

Karthor strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.

Aaiyaah asks Ezerak, "We are doing everything we possibly can to make absolutely positive that there is no other entity siphoning the pure mana. If there is none, then that means the Heralds are absolutely our enemy and by all rights seem to be who took our friends on Top of taking out the clans. What would you have us do?"

Madigan says to Ezerak, "I think you and I are going to have some difficulties. Shall we resolve those now or in the future? I am going to fight the Heralds and I am going to kill Asildu as much as possible. Probably the farm girl as well."

Ezerak says to Madigan, "With the information I have now, I'd have encouraged him. But at the time, it was an unnecessary risk that he took."

Stellar Statistician Urbaj strolls south.

Mistanna says, "Fortune favor all, rest well when you do."

Nawain gazes at Madigan.

Khearkrash says, "Say be well Mistanna."

Mistanna says to Madigan, "See you tomorrow."

Madigan pivots in Mistanna's direction and salutes her with his massive zweihander, bringing the weapon downwards in a precise, fluid movement.

Khearkrash flails his arms about.

Mistanna says to Aaiyaah, "You as well."

Madigan smiles warmly.

[General] Your mind hears Urbaj thinking, "Wild magic is now happening with roughly 15% of casts - higher than it's ever been, at least with these sorts of major effects. It's around 10 times worse than before tonight. This is not a sustainable situation. Be careful."

Mistanna flashes a wide grin at Khearkrash.

Aaiyaah sweeps a gold-inlaid tyrium great helm accented with royal blue off his head and in front of him in a large arc, fluidly stepping backward and bowing to Mistanna at the same time.

The white dog sits down.

Trajan says to Madigan, "Unaka thought it worth at least attempting to talk Miraena down, and bring her back into the light. We might at least try considering that as well."

Mistanna pets Aerilia's white dog.

Stargazer Mistanna wanders south.

A pained expression crosses Nawain's face.

Madigan says to Trajan, "Fair. I hope she converts. Until then, she represents the Heralds."

Ezerak says to Madigan, "If you can honestly explain to me how killing Miraena at this point is any sort of justice, you'll have my blessing."

Trajan nods to Madigan.

Aerilia gives a slight nod.

Trajan says, "She does."

Khearkrash pets Aerilia's white dog.

Madigan says to Ezerak, "I don't need your blessing. I need you to stop trying to backstab people that are helping."

Trajan says, "Fair point."

Saragos sighs.

Trajan says, "No pun intended."

Nawain rubs her neck.

Aerilia shifts her weight.

Saragos says, "He's going through a lot right now, as are we all. I suggest we let tonight's events sit with us for a while."

Ezerak says to Madigan, "Like I said, I attacked Imroth because he took an unnecessary risk with Ayrell's life, and I would do it again every time."

Aerilia nods to Saragos.

Madigan grunts at Ezerak.

Ezerak says to Madigan, "I purposefully did not attack Briaen. Just encouraged him to leave Miraena be."

Nawain gives a slight nod.

Aerilia says, "Wild Magic's going to be much more frequent until we can tip the scales with sorcery again. Be careful, everyone."

Aaiyaah asks Ezerak, "I mean this with the deepest respect. Do you fear that if the Heralds are indeed holding our friends, that by us fighting them further puts their lives in danger?"

Trajan nods to Aerilia.

Nawain says, "Sorcery. We need to be using sorcery."

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Aerilia nods.

Trajan nods to Nawain.

Ezerak says to Aaiyaah, "I believe that the Heralds are indeed holding our friends. And that angering them unnecessarily may make things worse for our friends. As well as whatever town or city takes a meteor next."

Aaiyaah nods to Ezerak.

Nawain places her hands on her temples.

A nervous tic starts up around Nawain's eye.

Ezerak says, "So let's do the thing that seems to weaken them before we kick the hornet's nests."

Aaiyaah says to Ezerak, "Agreed. And I think Meraud is trying to show us how."

Aerilia says, "Pardon the discomfort.."

Aerilia settles into a comfortable position and closes her eyes.

A painful ripping sensation erupts through your abdomen! You seem unharmed, but something terribly... wrong just happened.

Trajan asks, "Wasn't that the point of Imroth's party?"

Ezerak nods at Aaiyaah, obviously agreeing with his views.

Nawain nods to Aerilia.

Aerilia slowly empties her lungs.

Saragos asks Ezerak, "Having them drop meteors gives me real pause. Which is why I want to see if we can get through the encasements. But let me ask you an honest question - if you could ask Ayrell if she would want you to knuckle under to a threat because she was being held hostage, what would she say?"

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Nawain mutters to herself.

Aerilia stands up.

Madigan says, "Except for the farm girl though, right? You like that representative of the Heralds. She is okay apparently."

Trajan blinks at Aerilia.

Madigan says, "I am not going to put mints on their pillows. I am going to fight them."

Khearkrash says, "I mean this with the most possible respect. None of our friends and loved ones, no matter how much our hearts hurt, are worth allowing the destruction of all we all have ever known."

Madigan nods to Khearkrash.

Saragos says to Khearkrash, "I don't know why you seem to be linking those two things together."

Madigan says, "Dantia doesn't want me to pander to oppressors. Even if she did, I would not. I never have."

Aaiyaah says, "There is no victory in this unless we figure this out, fix magic, and return our friends home safely."

Ezerak says to Saragos, "I'm not knucking under anything. I am simply saying, do the thing we know to be working. Which is not murder of a misled farmgirl and a...whatever Asildu is."

Saragos nods.

Nawain nods to Madigan.

Aerilia nods.

Saragos nods to Madigan.

Madigan says, "Ohh, that farm girl has the same scales as Asildu. I fully intend on killing her and Asildu, as often as it takes."

Trajan says to Madigan, "You have a difficult task ahead of you if you expect people to get on board with killing Miraena. She poses a much more sympathetic figure than Asildu."

Madigan says, "Then, I am going to tae the fight to the bloody Heralds in whatever way I can."

Aaiyaah nods at Madigan, obviously agreeing with his views.

Aaiyaah says, "It is clear to me that the Immortals are indeed fighting them."

Ezerak says to Trajan, "Imroth's party was before we had evidence that we have now, and was counter to a plan that was already in motion."

Trajan nods to Aaiyaah.

Aerilia nods to Aaiyaah.

Saragos says to Ezerak, "Look, I didn't attack her today either. But the fact of the matter is, if she's helping the ones that took our people and rained meteors down, she's choosing that side."

Nawain shivers.

Khearkrash says to Saragos, "The 'is it worth kicking the hornets nest' side, just, yes striking those who would annihilate whole clans is worth the risk of angering them."

Trajan asks Ezerak, "And what about this party?"

Ezerak says to Trajan, "There was little risk. The rescue attempt already failed."

Trajan pets Aerilia's white dog.

Aerilia folds her arms across her chest.

Nawain places her hands on her temples.
An instant rush of black and blue fire explodes into being, consuming Nawain's outstretched limbs and turning them into ash!

Nawain sighs.

Aaiyaah says, "This is why we Must confirm who is siphoning the pure mana. IF it is not the Heralds then we have another big problem. But if it IS the Heralds then we at least know for Certain."

Madigan asks, "You were bloody protecting a representative of the people that probably have our people? How does that even jive in your mind Ezerak?"

Trajan asks Ezerak, "Little risk in fueling those who are fighting the Immortals and dropped meteors on the clans?"

Trajan peers quizzically at Ezerak.

Ezerak asks Saragos, "Is delivering a message choosing a side? Is choosing a side worthy of murder?"

Saragos asks Khearkrash, "I think you're putting it the wrong way. I would instead ask, is it worth it to ignore the will of the Immortals, and forsake our friends who were kidnapped, and avoid doing what looks like it's best to help our world just because we're afraid of those who oppose us?"

Ezerak says to Trajan, "We did not know that was what would happen."

Madigan says, "It is literally my long held respect for you that I didn't absolutely come after you for that Ezerak. That was awful to be honest."

Trajan says to Ezerak, "We most certainly did."

Madigan says, "The bloody Heralds, I suspect have our people."

Khearkrash says to Saragos, "Parallel arguments, yours does sound better."

Trajan gestures.

Trajan cringes in pain!

Ezerak asks Trajan, "Let me ask you this. Will you stop casting your native mana spells, now that we know?"

Aaiyaah nods at Madigan, obviously agreeing with his views.

Karthor says, "Well at any rate, I should probly head off. Take care folks."

Karthor adjusts the fit of his spectacles.

Madigan bows to Karthor.

Aaiyaah shakes Karthor's hand.

Karthor waves.

Khearkrash says, "But I promise, from experience, no matter how hard it is, kicking the hornets nest for the greater good is right."

Bioexorcist Karthor plods south.

Saragos nods to Khearkrash.

Madigan nods to Khearkrash.

Madigan says, "Sometimes, you have to fight."

Ezerak asks Madigan, "How does killing someone for carrying a message jive in yours?"

Aerilia nods to Aaiyaah.

Madigan says to Ezerak, "Easy. They are the enemy. My job is to fight them."

Ezerak says to Madigan, "Sometimes you do, but let's direct it where it is deserved, until she does something to deserve it."

Khearkrash says, "Some of you may remember I was stuck on the other side."

Trajan says to Ezerak, "There's a difference between casting our native spells and casting our native spells in a concerted effort to influence the outcome of the extraplanar conflict that we're all aware is happening right now."

Khearkrash says, "I fought for the safety of my loved ones, and they died, and I died, and the hornets nest kick was at least semi-successful."

You hear the faint voice of Vaerek emanate from the moonbeam, "I like that Ezerak. The sorcerous, violent people should stop casting their native spells if they feel so strongly about pure mana."

Ezerak says to Trajan, "Is there? If pure mana casting is, in fact, the problem, then all of it that we do every day is empowering them."

Aerilia says to Nawain, "Are you okay? I can try my hand at bandaging you if you need."

Trajan asks, "Is there a way to shut up a moonbeam?"

Trajan raises an eyebrow.

Madigan says, "Alright folks, time for me to head to the barracks for the night."

Aaiyaah says, "Can I just ask one favor of each of you, whom I respect deeply? Can we please pledge to communicate with each other? At some point, we will have to come together to overcome this."

Trajan pets Aerilia's white dog.

Ezerak asks Trajan, "Oh, are we just shutting up everyone who has something to say that we disagree with?"

Nawain says to Aerilia, "Oh? Ahh.. Yes, please? The herbs are working on it, but it does take a bit."

Nawain frowns.

Ezerak says, "That fits, with shooting the messengers."

Nawain takes a seat.

Aerilia works carefully at tending Nawain's wounded right arm.

Aerilia works carefully at tending Nawain's wounded left hand.

Aerilia works carefully at tending Nawain's wounded right hand.

Nawain quietly says, "Actually, that's a bit too much blood."

Aerilia works carefully at tending Nawain's wounded left arm.

Trajan says to Ezerak, "Vaerek has proven himself quite ignorant of current events."

Nawain nods to Aerilia.

Aerilia pats Nawain on the back.

Nawain says to Aerilia, "Thank you."

You hear the faint voice of Vaerek emanate from the moonbeam, "Trajan, You're just mad that you have no one to strike at to convey your beliefs."

Aerilia nods to Nawain.

Aerilia says, "Welcome."

Khearkrash sighs.

Madigan says, "You all take care."

Madigan raises his hand in a quick salute.

Aaiyaah throws back his shoulders, snapping to attention and with a sharp click of his heels, renders Madigan a crisp salute.

Sir Madigan goes south.

Ezerak sighs.

Trajan says, "Vaerek, you don't know me from a hole in a wall, or from a newsletter you refuse to read."

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Aaiyaah says to Ezerak, "I will continue to endeavor to find us answers my friend. I hope you can join us tomorrow."

Ezerak nods to Aaiyaah.

Ezerak says to Aaiyaah, "I plan to be there."

Aaiyaah nods.

Aaiyaah says, "Take care everyone, see you soon."

Risaro goes south.

Aaiyaah sweeps a gold-inlaid tyrium great helm accented with royal blue off his head and in front of him in a large arc, fluidly stepping backward and bowing at the same time.

Aerilia says, "Be well."

Ezerak says, "Perhaps we'll manage somelthing."

Khearkrash says, "Be safe."

Ezerak coughs.

Ezerak says, "Something."

Court Advisor Aaiyaah strides south.

Aerilia bobs a brief, respectful bow.

Mageling Aerilia strides south.

Saragos gives a courteous nod and tips his hat politely.

The white dog pads off.

Tempest Knight Saragos strides south.

Nawain gnaws on her lip.

Ezerak sighs.

Nawain gazes at Ezerak.

Trajan puts his runestone in his battle pack.

Nawain says to Ezerak, "Thank you for not attacking Briaen. When you could have."

Ezerak says, "I do hope Madigan and I don't end up on opposite sides of a battle. I do not enjoy having to fight friends."

Nawain gives a slight nod.

Trajan says, "I agree that attacking Miraena is not the correct course of action."

Khearkrash says to Ezerak, "I promise im not trying to tell you what to do. I speak from concern."

Ezerak says to Nawain, "I have a lot of respect for Briaen, but I think he is wrong on that particular subject."

Trajan says, "She is not a friend, though."

Doctor of Kittens Sukidesu just arrived.

Sukidesu takes a seat near Nawain.

Ezerak says to Trajan, "She doesn't have to be, to make murdering her wrong."

Sukidesu asks, "What did I miss?"

Trajan says to Ezerak, "I said I don't believe that attacking her is warranted."

Ezerak nods.

Ezerak says to Trajan, "Sorry, I missed that bit."

Trajan says, "Asildu, though, is a different story."

Khearkrash says to Ezerak, "Its hard to find anyone who remembers my lifetime of triage and service to zoluren, even a decade later, people only seem to remember me trying to prevent people from kicking the hornets nest where my loved ones live."

Nawain sincerely says to Ezerak, "I hope you're standing with us. We will welcome you with open arms, when it is time."

Ezerak says to Trajan, "Perhaps so."

Sukidesu hugs Nawain gingerly, trying not to hurt her.

Trajan nods to Ezerak.

Nawain leans on Sukidesu.

Sukidesu rubs Nawain gently, massaging her muscles.

Ezerak nods to Khearkrash.

Sukidesu's feet are dripping water everywhere.

Ezerak says to Khearkrash, "People have very short memories."

Trajan gazes off to the north.

Ezerak says to Nawain, "Of course I am on the side of the Immortals, of fixing the imbalance, and most of all, getting our people back."

Nawain nods to Ezerak.

Ezerak says to Nawain, "But I am not on the side of murder because someone is saying the wrong things."

Nawain nods.

Ezerak says to Nawain, "I'll put her down myself, if it is warranted."

Nawain ponders.

Sukidesu says to Nawain, "Sorry I couldn't get here earlier."

Trajan says, "We need a chance to speak with Miraena. Without Asildu."

Sukidesu waves to Khearkrash.

Khearkrash waves to Sukidesu.

Ezerak says to Trajan, "I do not think you'll get her to recant, or return to the Immortals before her purpose is done."

Trajan says to Ezerak, "It's always worth an attempt."

Nawain quietly says to Sukidesu, "Unaka challenged Asildu to a duel."

Sukidesu asks, "Oh really now?"

Sukidesu gazes at Nawain.

Nawain says to Sukidesu, "Miraena tried to intervene, and took a blow meant for Asildu. It enraged him."

Sukidesu says, "Foolish girl..."

Sukidesu frowns.

Nawain quietly asks Sukidesu, "I appear to be bleeding again. Could you...?"

Ezerak says, "I just feel everyone is missing the nuance, and have worked themselves into a frenzy."

Sukidesu rests his hand on Nawain's arm with a soft smile.

Sukidesu says, "There you go."

Nawain says to Ezerak, "I was thinking precisely the same thing about you."

Nawain frowns at Ezerak.

Khearkrash says, "Tensions are high for sure."

Trajan ponders.

Trajan gets a fancy powdered white wig tied with a starfire velvet bow from inside a surging eddy of cold blue light radiating within a polished silversteel matrix.

Nawain asks Ezerak, "You don't actually think anyone was killed simply because of what they said?"

Trajan offers Nawain a fancy powdered white wig tied with a starfire velvet bow.

Nawain accepts Trajan's white wig.

Nawain blinks at Trajan.

Ezerak says to Nawain, "Briaen certainly attempted to."

Trajan says to Nawain, "To complete your disguise."

Nawain slowly empties her lungs.

Nawain says to Trajan, "Oh! I... Umm."

Nawain puts a fancy powdered white wig tied with a starfire velvet bow on her head.

Khearkrash says to Nawain, "If I may, differing people ascribe different levels of culpability to associates and proximity."

Ezerak says to Nawain, "And people were discussing attacking Asildu since the day he showed up. Most did not give him a chance to even deliver his message."

Nawain nods to Ezerak.

Nawain takes a fancy powdered white wig tied with a starfire velvet bow off her head.

Nawain pats a fancy powdered white wig tied with a starfire velvet bow.

Trajan pats Nawain on the back.

Sukidesu says, "To be fair, Asildu is not the most... mm..."

Sukidesu ponders.

Nawain says to Trajan, "I don't think it's me."

Nawain offers Trajan a fancy powdered white wig tied with a starfire velvet bow.

Sukidesu says, "Empathetic."

Trajan accepts Nawain's white wig.

Nawain praises Trajan.

Ezerak asks Nawain, "Does he deserve it now? Probably? But what cost is acceptable to do so?"

Khearkrash asks Nawain, "Were you not attacked for showing up after I dispensed justice on a thief?"

Nawain nods to Khearkrash.

Trajan puts his wig in a surging eddy of cold blue light radiating within a polished silversteel matrix.

Nawain urgently says to Ezerak, "We cannot be afraid to act because of the cost. Not any more. The cost of inaction is greater. We must trust that the Gods are protecting the innocent. We *must*."

Ezerak says to Sukidesu, "He could have been, at the beginning, but people have levelled accusations at him since the moment he arrived."

Sukidesu nods to Ezerak.

Ezerak says to Nawain, "Again, I am not saying to stand idly by. I am saying to make sure the juice is worth the squeeze."

Sukidesu says, "It's in our nature to be suspicious of strangers with unwelcome words."

Sukidesu says, "Not saying it's right."

Sukidesu shrugs.

A red moonbeam flares into a brilliant blossom of light! As your eyes slowly recover, you notice a dazed-looking Vaerek, who wasn't there before.

Nawain gazes at Ezerak.

Vaerek taps a newssheet that he is holding.

Nawain blinks at Vaerek.

Vaerek coughs.

Trajan nods to Vaerek.

Ezerak asks Nawain, "If killing Asildu costs us another town, and he just comes back anyway, what have we gained?"

Vaerek gets a distressed leather astrologer's research notebook from inside his treasureweave cylinder.

Ezerak asks Nawain, "The satisfaction of mildly inconveniencing him?"

Trajan praises Vaerek.

Sukidesu gazes up at the sky.

Ezerak says, "Now, if we cast some sorcery, and that costs us a town, but gets us closer to our goal, and weakens the Heralds somehow, now the juice is worth the squeeze."

Khearkrash says, "We need to send his soul straight to the void or it is an inconvenience."

Sukidesu nods to Khearkrash.

Nawain says to Ezerak, "Wha... Asildu? I was talking.. Yes, about sorcery."

Nawain nods.

Nawain says, "I'm sorry."

Ezerak says to Nawain, "No worries, I just wanted to clarify my position."

Khearkrash asks, "Beyond catharsis, what is the point of swatting a wasp when you know where the nest is?"

Nawain nods at Ezerak, obviously agreeing with his views.

Ezerak nods to Khearkrash.

Nawain says to Khearkrash, "Keeping the wasp from stinging a child."

Ezerak says, "We fight, but we do it with a scalpel, not a hammer."

Sukidesu ponders.

Sukidesu squints at a polished steel scalpel.

Ezerak nods to Sukidesu.

Sukidesu grins at Ezerak, his dimples flashing into view.

Sukidesu puts his scalpel in his riding cloak.

Ezerak says to Sukidesu, "That doesn't mean stab Asildu with a scalpel."

Ezerak chuckles.

Sukidesu laughs!

Ezerak asks, "I mean, unless it works, maybe?"

Sukidesu says, "I'm not prepared to gain a shock scar. Yet."

Ezerak nods at Nawain, obviously agreeing with her views.

Khearkrash says to Nawain, "In defense is one thing."

Sukidesu ponders dissecting Asildu

Khearkrash asks Nawain, "Do you know why My holy weapon is a pike?"

Khearkrash draws forth a wickedly spired loimic awl pike atop a pure-white carved spiritwood shaft.

Nawain gives Ezerak a slight nod.

Nawain shakes her head at Khearkrash.

Khearkrash shows Nawain his awl pike.

Khearkrash says, "Because each tool has a job."

Nawain smiles.

Nawain nods at Khearkrash, obviously agreeing with his views.

Trajan gazes off to the north.

Nawain says, "Even the most imperfect of tools."

Trajan says, "Don't."

Khearkrash says, "And each job requires a tool, and using the wrong tool, or using it wrong will cause failure."

Nawain nods to Khearkrash.

Vaerek seems to be trying to figure out how to turn a newssheet.

Vaerek examines a newssheet.

Khearkrash says, "A hammer smashes, bones can be set."

Vaerek shakes his newssheet!

Khearkrash says, "A blade cuts, skin can be stitched."

Ezerak nods to Khearkrash.

Nawain nods at Khearkrash, obviously agreeing with his views.

Trajan says to Vaerek, "You'll get there."

Trajan pats Vaerek on the back.

Vaerek gestures at a newssheet.

Vaerek grins.

Khearkrash says, "The tool for me is a pike with a diamond cross section."

Nawain smiles at Khearkrash.

Khearkrash says, "Because even the best surgeons cannot close the wound without magic."

Nawain nods to Khearkrash.

Vaerek offers Trajan a newssheet.

Trajan accepts Vaerek's newssheet.

Vaerek says, "I do believe we are talking about a different newssheet."

Vaerek peers quizzically at Trajan.

Vaerek asks, "Should I find one elsewhere?"

Sukidesu gazes up at the sky.

Nawain ponders.

Khearkrash says, "The stitches wont stretch properly, so it is the right tool for the right job it has."

Trajan nods to Vaerek.

Khearkrash puts his pike in his war belt.

Vaerek asks, "I could grab one from Ratha?"

Nawain quietly says, "If you'll excuse me. Someone needs to talk with me."

Nawain stands up.

Trajan says to Vaerek, "Yes, I believe so. This one is a bit out of date."

Vaerek asks, "Maybe Aesry?"

Nawain waves.

Khearkrash nods to Nawain.

Vaerek nods.

Sukidesu waves to Nawain.

Enelne's Repent Nawain lopes south.

Khearkrash says, "Be well sister."

Ezerak says, "I should be off."

Sukidesu says, "If you need anything, I'll be around."

Sukidesu stands up.

Ezerak doffs his top hat.

Trajan says to Vaerek, "Perhaps try the imp near the Crossing ferry."

Vaerek nods to Trajan.

Trajan offers Vaerek a newssheet.

Khearkrash says, "Stay safe."

Vaerek accepts Trajan's newssheet.

Trajan stands up.

Vaerek says, "I'll try that."

Mountain Lord Ezerak swaggers south.

Vaerek strides south.

Sukidesu says, "Going to head off to get some training done, be well."

Sukidesu waves.

Trajan nods politely to Sukidesu.

Doctor of Kittens Sukidesu shuffles south.

Trajan says, "I ought to be taking my leave as well. I have more reading to do."

Trajan raises his hand in a quick salute.

Trajan rubs his Gemfire ruby pin.
He is suddenly engulfed in an explosion of crimson flames and vanishes!

(Everyone left. Log ended.)