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Truffenyi Travels Crossing: Asildu Side Quest

[The Crossing, Town Green Pond]

You stand on the bank of a tiny pond in the middle of the square. Cool water laps against the soft, velvety silt that covers the shore, and in the distance you can hear the bustle of the town. Sitting in the middle of the pond is a massive gelapod, looking content and not the least bit aggressive. You also see an ethereal vela'tohr thicket, a tiny Arthe Dale boar, some wooden benches, a simple wooden picnic table covered in gingham with several things on it and a domesticated gelapod.

Mazilyn exclaims to Sothios, "Snacks!"

Crobin asks, "Who do we need to join up on?"

Mazilyn exclaims, "Me!"

Mazilyn says, "Thats me."

Mazilyn bounces around happily.

Mazilyn exclaims, "Snacks summoned!"

Mazilyn exclaims, "We're gonna be doing some traveling in a bit, so get snacks fro the bar and station for the trip!"

Leayne softly asks, "Do we have to know how to sketch?"

Mazilyn exclaims, "Nope!"

Mazilyn exclaims, "If ya do, great, if not then thats ok!"

Gragnel says to Leayne, "We should all count it a good thing that nobody is required to see my artistic talent. Because, there ain't much of it."

Gragnel smirks.

Leayne softly says, "I have none."

Gragnel winces.

Gragnel pats Leayne on the back.

Gragnel says to Leayne, "I got a bit. I've been using it to write a song for Berries and Ink."

Leayne softly says, "I hang art on the wall, not make it."

Gragnel nods.

Elurora says, "I was planning on sketching, just watching."

Aemaranth says in a melodic accent, "And I will just follow Elurora around and watch."

Aemaranth grins at Elurora, her dimples flashing into view.

Elurora grins at Aemaranth.

Mazilyn says, "We'll start in a few rois, i got a couple intro words... sketched up."

Mazilyn giggles.

Gragnel says to Aemaranth, "A good plan, I've done that myself a time or two."

Rienth asks, "Should we be joining anyone?"

Gragnel nods to Aemaranth.

Mazilyn exclaims, "Thats me!"

Elurora flashes a wide grin at Gragnel.

Rienth nods.

Mazilyn bounces around happily.

Elurora says, "I'm good at standing."

Mazilyn beams!

Aemaranth says to Gragnel in a melodic accent, "The best way to learn is to observe silently and then come up with questions."

Crobin says, "I am glad we are not drawing as well."

Leayne softly says, "Hello."

Gragnel says to Aemaranth, "I would agree with that. I just have trouble being quiet."

Elurora asks, "I don't have to answer these questions, right?"

Ectheleon beams at Mazilyn!

Betlind says to Elurora, "...Oh, I thought you were gonna answer your own question there."

Aemaranth says to Elurora in a melodic accent, "The last time you did, you won. But if you don't want to answer, I am happy to."

Elurora giggles at Betlind.

Gragnel nods to Ectheleon.

Elurora says to Aemaranth, "Depends on if I know the answer or not, there might be a lot of bad guesses or I don't knows."

Elurora chortles softly at some secret joke.

Aemaranth exclaims to Betlind in a melodic accent, "Hello!"

Betlind exclaims to Aemaranth, "Hiya!"

Betlind beams!

Mazilyn Welcome

Mazilyn exclaims, "Ooo it's time!"

Mazilyn bounces around happily.

Mazilyn bounces around happily.

Mazilyn bounces around happily.

(Crobin laces his fingers with Leayne's)

Leayne softly says, "So punctual."

Leayne grins at Mazilyn, her dimples flashing into view.

Ectheleon bounces around happily.

Mazilyn says, "I've been so excited and waiting aint my strong trait."

Mazilyn giggles.

Gragnel chuckles at Mazilyn.

Mazilyn exclaims, "Hi! I'm Mazilyn, Cleric and Tinkerer of Truffenyi!"

Leayne nods to Mazilyn.

Lorenia gazes at Mazilyn.

Mazilyn exclaims, "This is Truffenyi doll!"

Mazilyn holds a miniature Truffenyi doll dressed in silvery blue robes high into the air for all to see.

Ezathiel gazes at Mazilyn.

Elurora nods to Mazilyn.

Sothios grins at Mazilyn.

Mazilyn exclaims, "And this is Sunshine!"

Mazilyn holds a sunset-hued papillon puppy high into the air for all to see.

Ezathiel grins at Mazilyn.

Mazilyn gives her papillon puppy a scratch behind the ear and places it carefully on the ground. It gazes about while wagging its tail.

Mazilyn exclaims, "Thanks for coming out to our first ever event!"

Elurora waggles her fingers at a sunset-hued papillon puppy.

Mazilyn says, "Sunshine might be the MOST excited about it."

Mazilyn giggles.

Mazilyn exclaims, "So that everyone knows the what and why of the adventure we're about to embark on, other than because it's fun!"

Mazilyn gets a leather journal embossed with vines encircling a crossed scroll and quill from inside her pristine white purse.

Leayne softly asks, "Is that the puppy?"

* Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka joins the adventure.

Mazilyn points at a sunset-hued papillon puppy.

Mazilyn nods.

Mazilyn says, "That's Sunshine."

Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka just arrived.

Gragnel waves to Unaka.

Crobin shakes Unaka's hand.

Ectheleon waves to Unaka.

Leayne nods.

Elurora bows to Unaka.

Unaka nods.

Aemaranth nods politely to Unaka.

Nawain exclaims in a Rakash accent, "Sunshine!"

Unaka shakes Crobin's hand.

Nawain beams!

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

Tiakim gives Unaka a measured bow, deepening it ever so slightly.

Mazilyn beams at Unaka!

Lorenia glances at Unaka.

Nawain pets a sunset-hued papillon puppy.

The papillon puppy growls warningly, baring its teeth.

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

Nawain chortles softly at some secret joke.

Unaka smiles at Tiakim.

Mazilyn says, "Right. notes."

Gragnel says to Unaka, "Just in time. Mazilyn is about to lead us on. Also, heya. It's me, Gragnel."

Gragnel just traced a circle around his face.

Mazilyn exclaims, "So that everyone knows the what and why of the adventure we're about to embark on, other than because it's fun!"

Unaka blinks.

Unaka gives Gragnel a brotherly hug, rubbing his scalp with her knuckles.

Mazilyn says, "Asildu has been a pawn of the Heralds for a while."

Gragnel adjusts his fur toupee into place.

Unaka joins Mazilyn's group.

Mazilyn says, "He's done some icky and mean things."

Mazilyn nods.

Elurora gazes thoughtfully at Mazilyn.

Mazilyn says, "I wont be denyin or sayin he didnt get to where he is for a reason."

Mazilyn says, "However, lately he's had some calming music playing and been able to talk to us more clearly."

Gragnel says to Unaka, "There's some drinks and snacks on the sideboard and bar if you're feeling a little hungry or thirsty."

Mazilyn says, "He's expressed regret for his choices and would like to be out from under the Herald's control."

Gragnel nods to Unaka.

Mazilyn says, "It is possible to help Asildu find his way back to the immortals. His farm girl friend did it before."

Ezathiel furrows his brow.

Gragnel nods at Mazilyn, obviously agreeing with her views.

Betlind says to Unaka, "I've heard tale of a fantastic Tog Paladin joining in our struggles recently. It's a pleasure to actually meet ya. Betlind Beluhle, at ya service."

Betlind beams at Unaka!

Betlind bows to Unaka.

Mazilyn says, "Truffenyi is the immortal of mercy and forgiveness."

Mazilyn holds a miniature Truffenyi doll dressed in silvery blue robes high into the air for all to see.

Unaka quietly says to Gragnel, "Always, but I'm trying to focus more on paying attention lately."

Mazilyn says, "It is with his infinite determination and willingness to offer hope that I have taken the steps to aid the redemption process for Asildu."

Unaka smiles at Betlind.

Gragnel gives Unaka a slight nod.

Mazilyn's ears stand up proudly for a moment.

Unaka shakes Betlind's hand.

Gragnel nods to Mazilyn.

Mazilyn says, "What that has to do with the here and now adventure."

Betlind beams!

Mazilyn giggles.

Ezathiel nods at Mazilyn, obviously agreeing with her views.

Betlind shakes Unaka's hand.

Mazilyn says, "Truffenyi is also the immortal of civilization."

Mazilyn says, "I have a sketchbook full of Truffenyi doll, Sunshine, and my travels across the provinces."

Mazilyn points at a miniature Truffenyi doll dressed in silvery blue robes she has.

Mazilyn points at a sunset-hued papillon puppy.

Mazilyn says, "I have prayed over and blessed each sketch and daily pray that Truffenyi sees our travels and binds the book with his grace and presence."

Mazilyn holds a leather journal embossed with vines encircling a crossed scroll and quill high into the air for all to see.

Unaka nods to Mazilyn.

Mazilyn says, "It is with this book that i hope to help bring Asildu closer to Truffenyi s mercy, to remember the goodness in civilization, the fun of traveling, the exhilaration of adventure."

Gragnel smiles at Mazilyn.

Mazilyn says, "I need your help to truly bring the call of community to the sketchbook."

Mazilyn casually observes the area.

Mazilyn says, "So I ask you to please think of places around Crossing that are worth seeing with friends."

Mazilyn says, "We will go there and while I will do a sketch of each place, I really hope some other artists will make their own sketches I can add to the book as well."

Unaka says, "Community. Kinda required for a good civilization."

Mazilyn nods.

Unaka nods at Mazilyn, obviously agreeing with her views.

Elurora ponders.

Mazilyn says, "So if you havent already, please join me."

Gragnel asks Mazilyn, "As I told you before, I norminate Arnacks Tavern over in Wolf Clan. That counts as around Crossings, right?"

Mazilyn exclaims, "And get travel snacks!"

Gragnel fidgets nervously.

Gragnel gazes off into the distance.

Mazilyn says, "They're on the bar and station."

Mazilyn points at a large curving diamondwood bar on the ground.

Mazilyn says, "Sidebar even."

Mazilyn giggles.

Mazilyn nods to Gragnel.

Qetu says in an Ilithian accent, "Prophet."

Unaka nods to Qetu.

Kilenti asks, "I didn't bring any art supplies, is that okay?"

Gragnel says to Mazilyn, "Wonderful, maybe a few here haven't seen the recent renovations."

Gragnel smiles.

Mazilyn exclaims, "K! while everyone thinks about some other places, lets go check out the new digs!"

Mazilyn says to Kilenti, "Thats ok."

Mazilyn exclaims, "All joined up!"

Mazilyn says, "Moving in 3."

Mazilyn says, "Everyone says 5."

Mazilyn shrugs.

Truffenyi Travels to Wolf Clan

[Woodland Path, Brook]

This shallow stream would probably only come chest-high on a short Halfling. The water moves lazily southward, but the shifting, sharp rocky floor makes crossing uncomfortable. You also see a pile of rocks.

Mazilyn exclaims, "Splish splash!"

Gragnel splashes water all over Mazilyn!

Betlind grins, revealing her dimples.

Mazilyn gasps!

Gragnel snickers.

Mazilyn giggles.

Ectheleon beams!

[Wolf Clan Home, Square]

The road circles around a cleared area that has been planted with grass. In the middle a man-sized statue stands, so lifelike it would seem that at any moment it will leap down and run away. As ominous as the statue looks, when people pass by they look at it with a warm smile and raise their head with pride. You also see a winding path.

Mazilyn exclaims, "Statue!"

Mazilyn points at a statue.

Gragnel nods.

[Wolf Clan Home, Dirt Road]

Happy sounds come from a building that seems to be the center of this area. Decorated more than any other building here it has been painted a dark green with a red door. People coming out look happy and content while people going in look anxious and excited. A sign hanging over the doorway is welcoming and colorful, the sight as a whole could put a smile on the hardest of adventurers.

Lupdels's feet are dripping with water. Pools of it are forming all around him.

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

Rienth's feet are dripping with water. Pools of it are forming all around him.

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

Paff's feet are dripping with water. Pools of it are forming all around him.

Ectheleon's feet are dripping with water. Pools of it are forming all around him.

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

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

Tiakim's feet are dripping with water. Pools of it are forming all around him.

Sothios's feet are dripping with water. Pools of it are forming all around him.

Gragnel's feet are dripping with water. Pools of it are forming all around him.

Your feet are dripping with water. Pools of it are forming all around you.

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

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

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

Gragnel says, "Drip drip."

Ectheleon exclaims, "We make our own pool!"

Mazilyn says, "Soooo much water."

Unaka chuckles.

Nawain laughs!

[Arnack's Tavern, Bar Room]

At first glimpse, the tavern offers all the sign outside promises. In one corner, a pair of aged men play instruments and sing the occasional tune, while the other side of the room holds a number of tables and chairs for comfort and conversation. Several patrons cluster around a dartboard on the back wall. A barkeep bustles around behind a bar, barking at servers to hustle while keeping a welcoming smile for all the customers at the same time. You also see a sturdy wooden menu, a private room and a barkeep.

Mazilyn exclaims, "Door!"

Gragnel beams!

Arnack's Tavern, Mud Pit

[Arnack's Tavern, Mud Pit]

A large banner is suspended directly above the large, muddy pit that dominates the room. Arranged in a semicircle around the pit, wooden benches are placed on platforms for better viewing. You also see a mud-splattered sign and a curtained archway.

Also here: Planeswalker Tiakim, Primal Lady Zalinyar who is surrounded by a shimmering shield, Paladin Paff, Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka, Leviathan Friend Lupdels, Ectheleon, Shield of Starlight Betlind who is shining with a dark golden glow, Rienth, Fearless Crobin, Lorenia, Dzive Asini Leayne, Kilenti, Priestess Aemaranth who is emanating a malevolent holy aura, Truthseeker Elurora whose figure is gracefully highlighted in a soft aurora of silvery-violet light, Enelne's Champion Nawain who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Reverend Gragnel, Sothios who is shrouded in shifting shadows and Legendary Cleric Mazilyn.

Mazilyn gasps!

Gragnel says, "Let me tell you, when I finally got old enough to come in here, I never wanted to leave. Good food and good company."

Ectheleon exclaims, "A mud pit?!"

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

Lupdels smiles at a sunset-hued papillon puppy.

Unaka says, "Ooh."

Betlind asks, "What have we been tricked into?"

Unaka rubs her hands together.

Aemaranth says in a melodic accent, "Uhh."

Tiakim smirks.

Zalinyar grumbles.

Elurora gazes off into the distance.

Gragnel says, "Yes! That's a recent addition! Arnack has been talking about it for years, I'm glad he finally did it."

Nawain coughs.

Aemaranth says in a melodic accent, "A mudpit. That would take so long to get out of my hair..."

Lorenia says in Ilithic, "Disgusting."

Nawain quietly says to Elurora in a Rakash accent, "Remember, there will be sketches."

Gragnel says to Aemaranth, "It's okay, there is a bath too."

Zalinyar says, "Mud makes dirt. I'm not blow drying a dust devil into existance."

Betlind grins at Nawain, her dimples flashing into view.

Mazilyn says, "At least we can go back through the brook."

Mazilyn giggles.

Unaka says to Aemaranth, "There's a benefit to not having hair."

Unaka flashes a wide grin.

Elurora asks Nawain something in conversational Rakash.

Tiakim grins.

Nawain nods to Elurora.

Elurora nods to Nawain.

Leayne nods to Crobin.

Gragnel says to Mazilyn, "We should go to the baths, everyone can buy a towel for their wet feet."

Mazilyn points at a tanned leather banner.

Ectheleon grins at Unaka.

Gragnel smirks.

Nawain solemnly says to Elurora in a Rakash accent, "And mud-related activities."

Mazilyn giggles.

Ectheleon says, "Oh, baths after a mud pit sounds nice."

Elurora gives Nawain a slight nod.

Zalinyar sticks out her tongue at Gragnel and lets loose with a loud, "Thbtbtbt" from her lips!

Elurora says to Nawain something in conversational Rakash.

Gragnel grins at Zalinyar.

Elurora laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Leayne nods to Crobin.

Aemaranth says in a melodic accent, "Sounds very messy."

Gragnel says to Ectheleon, "Yeah, and they even sell soap."

Nawain grins at Elurora.

Mazilyn asks, "Can you actually wrestle?"

Gragnel nods.

Ectheleon beams at Gragnel!

Leayne softly asks, "Are we here to play in the mud or sketch?"

Elurora glances at Mazilyn.

Elurora glances at Betlind.

Gragnel says, "The sign tells you everything."

Gragnel points at a mud-splattered sign.

Ectheleon says, "I don't have to bathe with sage and other things..."

Elurora jumps onto Betlind's back, forcing her to her knees in the mud.

Leayne nods to Gragnel.

Elurora says, "Yes."

Betlind gasps!

Mazilyn giggles.

Elurora nods to Mazilyn.

Unaka says, "Anyone can wrestle at any time. It's one of the great things about wrestling."

Betlind leaps to her feet!

Betlind squints at Elurora.

Aemaranth giggles.

Leayne throws herself down into the mud, splashing it all over herself.

Nawain giggles.

Elurora leans on Betlind.

Aemaranth lets out a hearty cheer for Elurora!

Elurora asks Betlind, "I'm helping?"

Elurora looks at Betlind, obviously trying not to grin.

Betlind just kicked Elurora, sweeping her legs out from under her. With a messy splash Elurora falls backward into the mud.

Crobin laughs!

Ectheleon glances at Unaka.

Elurora laughs!

Betlind exclaims, "Me too!"

Betlind preens. Someone's pleased with herself!

Unaka grins at Betlind.

Elurora sweeps her arm through the mud, splashing it all over Betlind.

Elurora leaps to her feet!

Betlind laughs!

Unaka exclaims, "Team Paladin!"

Aemaranth covers her mouth with her hand.

Betlind lets out a hearty cheer for Unaka!

Betlind nods emphatically.

Nawain laughs!

Betlind flashes a wide grin.

Unaka just threw herself down in front of Betlind, splashing thick gooey mud all over her.

Tiakim chortles softly at some secret joke.

Betlind begins an eerie, warbling wail of despair.

Elurora glances at Aemaranth.

Some dried mud flakes off of Elurora, falling to the ground.

Nawain cackles!

Betlind dusts herself off.

Elurora stands near Aemaranth.

Betlind dusts herself off.

Unaka stands up.

Elurora jumps onto Aemaranth's back, forcing her to her knees in the mud.

Unaka chuckles.

Aemaranth gasps!

Gragnel laughs at Unaka.

Elurora just kicked Aemaranth, sending her deeper into the mud.

Betlind just threw herself down in front of Unaka, splashing thick gooey mud all over her.

Nawain gasps!

Aemaranth leaps to her feet!

Leayne jumps onto Crobin's back, forcing him to his knees in the mud.

Aemaranth just kicked Elurora, sweeping her legs out from under her. With a messy splash Elurora falls backward into the mud.

Elurora laughs!

Betlind rolls around on the ground. Typical.

Aemaranth giggles.

(Mazilyn makes a sketch of her Truffenyi doll holding mud in either hand, appearing to be waiting for an opponent, her sunset-hued papillon puppy splashes around in the pit, the gathered friends artfully dodging the tiny splatters)

Ectheleon laughs at Leayne.

Crobin pulls Leayne towards him!

Betlind jumps onto Elurora's back, forcing her to her knees in the mud.

Unaka grabs Elurora around the shoulders, forcing her down into the mud.

Nawain jumps on Elurora's back, sending her deep into the mud.

Gragnel jumps onto Unaka's back, forcing her to her knees in the mud.

Crobin laughs!

Elurora sweeps her arm through the mud, splashing it all over Unaka.

Nawain cackles!

Gragnel cackles!

Aemaranth just kicked Betlind, sweeping her legs out from under her. With a messy splash Betlind falls backward into the mud.

Unaka exclaims to Betlind, "Surprise team up!"

Aemaranth giggles.

Betlind gasps at Aemaranth!

A glob of mud drops off of Betlind.

A glob of mud drops off of Aemaranth.

Crobin says, "Seems I am being lured to a bath later."

Leayne throws herself down into the mud, splashing it all over herself.

Crobin winks at Leayne with a playful sparkle in his eyes.

Nawain jumps on Betlind's back, sending her deep into the mud.

Elurora leaps to her feet!

Betlind grins at Unaka, her dimples flashing into view.

Betlind leaps to her feet!

Lupdels ponders.

Unaka just kicked some mud at Crobin.

Aemaranth leans on Betlind.

Mazilyn giggles.

Elurora jumps onto Crobin's back, forcing him to his knees in the mud.

Unaka stands up.

Gragnel grabs Crobin around the shoulders, forcing him down into the mud.

Crobin stands up.

Nawain just threw herself down in front of Aemaranth, splashing thick gooey mud all over her.

Gragnel cackles!

Crobin shoves futilely at Unaka.

Betlind exclaims, "Our shields are useless! Hold! We have to hold!"

Leayne giggles at Gragnel.

Elurora just kicked Nawain, sending her deeper into the mud.

Aemaranth giggles.

Unaka chuckles at Crobin.

Nawain cackles!

Nawain leaps to her feet!

Crobin just kicked Betlind, sweeping her legs out from under her. With a messy splash Betlind falls backward into the mud.

Unaka flexes her bulging biceps. Looks like she could lift a horse!

Tiakim makes a noise like a dying duck.

Tiakim makes a noise like a dying duck.

Gragnel just threw himself down in front of Crobin, splashing thick gooey mud all over him.

Leayne just kicked Crobin, sweeping his legs out from under him. With a messy splash Crobin falls backward into the mud.

Some gooey mud drips from Leayne's nose.

A glob of mud drops off of Crobin.

Crobin says, "HA."

Nawain jumps on Crobin's back, sending him deep into the mud.

Aemaranth just kicked Nawain, sweeping her legs out from under her. With a messy splash Nawain falls backward into the mud.

Gragnel leaps to his feet!

Unaka winks at Crobin.

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Betlind lunges at Aemaranth, sending splashes of mud in every direction.

Nawain lunges at Aemaranth, sending splashes of mud in every direction.

Betlind snaps her fingers.

Aemaranth giggles.

Betlind sticks her tongue out at Aemaranth.

Nawain leaps to her feet!

Mazilyn applauds.

Gragnel exclaims to Mazilyn, "See, toldja it'd be a fun time!"

Nawain jumps onto Aemaranth's back, forcing her to her knees in the mud.

Aemaranth gives Betlind a good pinch!

Ryeka says, "Sorry I'm late."

Betlind pants.

Gragnel winks at Mazilyn.

Ectheleon just threw himself down in front of Gragnel, splashing thick gooey mud all over him.

Ryeka chortles softly at some secret joke.

Betlind squirms.

Elurora quietly says to Mazilyn, "Might I suggest a stop at the bathhouse, that feels like a mark of civilzation after...mud."

Mazilyn nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Ectheleon bursts out in a sudden snort of laughter.

Ectheleon stands up.

Betlind nods emphatically at Elurora.

Ryeka lets out a hearty cheer for Mazilyn!

Ryeka lets out a hearty cheer for Unaka!

Elurora leans on Betlind.

Unaka says, "Very civilized."

Mazilyn beams at Elurora!

Aemaranth says in a melodic accent, "A very good idea."

Ectheleon nods.

Mazilyn exclaims, "Can do!"

Ryeka chuckles.

Betlind snickers at Unaka.

Ectheleon exclaims, "Good for the skin!"

Ryeka says, "I've enjoyed a few drinks here."

Crobin nibbles on Leayne affectionately.

Ryeka winks at Unaka.

Gragnel nods to Ryeka.

A glob of mud drops off of Betlind.

Mazilyn asks, "I got my sketch done, did anyone else make one?"

Some dried mud flakes off of Elurora, falling to the ground.

A glob of mud drops off of Nawain.

Some dried mud flakes off of Crobin, falling to the ground.

Some gooey mud drips from Aemaranth's nose.

A chunk of wet mud just dripped to the floor from off of Unaka.

Unaka says, "Oh, uh."

Gragnel cackles!

Nawain squints.

Leayne giggles at Crobin.

Elurora says, "I was busy getting muddy."

Ryeka says, "The mud pit is new, though."

Elurora gazes down at her hands.

Ryeka chortles softly at some secret joke.

Betlind nods emphatically.

Unaka begins to sculpt in the mud.

Betlind flashes a wide grin.

Ectheleon nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.

(Mazilyn raises her sketch of her Truffenyi doll holding mud in either hand, appearing to be waiting for an opponent, her sunset-hued papillon puppy splashes around in the pit, the gathered friends artfully dodging the tiny splatters)

Gragnel observes Unaka with fascination.

Unaka exclaims, "Nobody kick at this!"

A glob of mud drops off of Elurora.

Ryeka laughs!

Nawain lets out a hearty cheer for Unaka!

Some gooey mud drips from Leayne's nose.

Ectheleon asks, "Can I get a large canvas to jump against?"

Ectheleon grins.

Elurora laughs at Ectheleon.

Zalinyar slowly says, "It's beginning to look like my basement in here with all this mud and dirt."

Gragnel says to Unaka, "You have our word."

Betlind squints.

Nawain observes Unaka with fascination.

Some dried mud flakes off of Crobin, falling to the ground.

Mazilyn giggles at Ectheleon.

Gragnel nods.

Zalinyar ponders.

A chunk of wet mud just dripped to the floor from off of Unaka.

Leayne rubs her hands together.

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Tiakim babbles incoherently.

Mazilyn says, "Abstract ectart."

A chunk of wet mud just dripped to the floor from off of Aemaranth.

Nawain praises Mazilyn.

Ryeka whistles a merry tune.

Aemaranth hums to herself.

Some gooey mud drips from Leayne's nose.

Mazilyn asks, "Everyone ready?"

Aemaranth glances at Elurora.

A glob of mud drops off of Ectheleon.

Some dried mud flakes off of Gragnel, falling to the ground.

Aemaranth just kicked some mud at Elurora.

Elurora laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Betlind says, "As I'll ever be..."

Aemaranth giggles.

Mazilyn says, "Moving in 7."

Elurora just tickled Aemaranth, who laughs and returns the favor.

Tiakim hugs himself tightly.

Gragnel asks Zalinyar, "Your basement? Do you have a leak or something?"

Unaka carefully sculpts a bowl shape, then fills it in with some of the gooiest mud. A few tiny stick figures pushing and piling on top of one another complete the piece. She grins and then smears it all back into the ground.

Nawain says in a Rakash accent, "Wait, she's sculpting."

Ectheleon laughs at Mazilyn.

Mazilyn giggles at Unaka.

Elurora grins at Unaka.

A glob of mud drops off of Nawain.

Betlind says to Unaka, "Ooo."

Zalinyar says to Gragnel, "A Paladin sized leak."

Truffenyi Travels Back to Crossing

[Woodland Path, Brook]

This shallow stream would probably only come chest-high on a short Halfling. The water moves lazily southward, but the shifting, sharp rocky floor makes crossing uncomfortable. You also see a pile of rocks.

Gragnel splashes water all over Unaka!

Mazilyn bounces around happily.

Gragnel cackles!

Unaka splashes water all over Gragnel!

Mazilyn bounces around happily.

Elurora splashes playfully about in the water.

Gragnel jumps up in the air and lands with a colossal *WHOOOOSH*, spraying water all over you!

Unaka tackles Gragnel, dragging him down under the water. Gragnel quickly emerges, coughing water.

Mazilyn lets out a hearty cheer for Unaka!

Nawain laughs!

Leayne splashes water all over Crobin!

Mazilyn giggles.

Nawain splashes playfully about in the water.

Leayne swims about in lazy circles.

Betlind ducks her head.

[Orem's Bathhouse, Lobby]

White marble floors and clean white tile walls without a speck of dirt show the extreme care taken with cleanliness here. A counter sits to one side where patrons may purchase bathing tickets, towels, soap, scrapers and other necessities for personal hygiene. You also see the women's locker room, the men's locker room and the main bathing area.

Mazilyn says, "Ooo."

Ectheleon beams!

[Orem's Bathhouse, Main Bathing Hall]

This large room is comfortably warm. Men and women mingle here sociably, most differences in class shed with their clothes. Bathing pools of different temperatures lead off in several directions and a married couple are undergoing a vigorous massage therapy session from a winsome but apparently strong pair of twin Elven lasses. You also see the tepid pool, the cold pool, the hot pool and a blue-tiled hallway.

Betlind says, "Off with the river water..."

Elurora asks, "On with the bathwater?"

Elurora grins at Betlind.

Ectheleon jumps back from the hot pool!

Zalinyar flinches.

Raising their arms up high, Betlind and Elurora highfive each other, their hands making a resounding *clap*!

Gragnel playfully snaps a bath towel at the air, causing a crisp *CRACK*ing sound.

Some gooey mud drips from Elurora's nose.

Lupdels smiles.

Unaka chuckles.

Tiakim smirks.

Betlind looks at Elurora and coughs.

Some dried mud flakes off of Crobin, falling to the ground.

Unaka says, "You both need it."

[Orem's Bathhouse, Warm Water Pool]

This pool is filled with water, warm but not overly so. Comfortable to swim or relax in, it is enjoyed by the elderly and infirm of the town who cannot tolerate the hot and cold baths as well as anyone just wishing a comfortable soak. You laze about, enjoying the feeling of the dust and dirt washing off you and you feel cleaner and greatly refreshed.

Betlind looks downright miserable.

Gragnel ducks his head.

Elurora splashes water all over Betlind!

Crobin splashes water all over Leayne!

Leayne sighs.

Leayne swims about in lazy circles.

Mazilyn giggles.

A sunset-hued papillon puppy trots proudly into the area, tail wagging.

Gragnel flops down into the water with a loud *SMACK*!

Betlind swims about in lazy circles.

Unaka swims about in lazy circles.

Ectheleon says, "Tepid water."

Betlind tackles Elurora, dragging her down under the water. Elurora quickly emerges, coughing water.

Leayne gets a bar of goat's milk soap scented with coffee from inside her leather haversack.

Ectheleon shudders.

Gragnel swims about in lazy circles.

Leayne splashes some water over her body and soaps up!

Ectheleon says, "The hot was better."

Tiakim turns his blindfolded eyes heavenward.

Gragnel stands up.

Unaka says to Leayne, "Oh, fancy."

Mazilyn asks, "Is it?"

Gragnel tackles Ectheleon and tries to shove him underwater, but he manages to stay afloat.

Elurora tackles Betlind, dragging her down under the water. Betlind quickly emerges, coughing water.

Ectheleon exclaims, "Super hot!"

Leayne grins at Unaka, her dimples flashing into view.

Orem's Bathhouse, Hot Water Pool

[Orem's Bathhouse, Hot Water Pool]

Hot, hot, hot, all you can think of for a moment is how oatmeal must feel when being cooked. As you get used to the temperature, you begin to relax and mellow out. The heat loosens stiff joints and relaxes tired muscles. You lean back against the tiled side of the pool and let the waters hold you as your cares and aches drift away.

Also here: Sothios who is shrouded in shifting shadows, Truthseeker Elurora whose figure is gracefully highlighted in a soft aurora of silvery-violet light, Dzive Asini Leayne, Lorenia, Fearless Crobin, Rienth, Shield of Starlight Betlind who is shining with a dark golden glow, Leviathan Friend Lupdels, Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka, Paladin Paff, Primal Lady Zalinyar, Planeswalker Tiakim, Reverend Gragnel, Ectheleon and Legendary Cleric Mazilyn.

Ectheleon splashes playfully about in the water.

Leayne floats down to the bottom, then back up.

Ectheleon beams!

Unaka lies back against the water and shuts her eyes, offering up a silent prayer.

Gragnel giggles at Leayne.

Some dried mud flakes off of Crobin, falling to the ground.

Leayne swims about in lazy circles.

Gragnel ducks his head.

Ectheleon swims about in lazy circles.

(Elurora tries to get as much of the mud off as she can.)

Unaka stands up.

Leayne splashes water all over Crobin!

Crobin says, "You brought Leayne to one of her favorite spots."

Betlind splashes playfully about in the water.

Crobin flops down into the water with a loud *SMACK*!

Leayne grins, revealing her dimples.

Crobin flounders about in the water.

Leayne softly says, "It is."

Unaka scrubs at the muddy hem of her previously white robe.

Gragnel jumps up in the air and lands with a colossal *WHOOOOSH*, spraying water all over you!

Crobin flails about in the water.

A glob of mud drops off of Elurora.

Tiakim turns his blindfolded eyes heavenward.

Some gooey mud drips from Betlind's nose.

Betlind removes substantial amounts of grime and debris from her sallet with every swipe of her brush. Using steady strokes, she brings the material's surface to a smooth finish.

Crobin stands up.

Betlind grumbles.

Leayne softly asks, "Unaka would you like some soap?"

Elurora giggles at Betlind.

Elurora pats Betlind on the back.

Unaka says, "Yes, please."

Gragnel swims about in lazy circles.

Leayne offers Unaka a bar of goat's milk soap scented with coffee.

Unaka accepts Leayne's goat's milk soap.

Elurora beams at Aemaranth!

Elurora hugs Aemaranth, who wraps her arms around Elurora with a warm smile.

Unaka sniffs at a bar of goat's milk soap scented with coffee.

Leayne softly says, "Rub it."

Unaka says, "Ooh. Tempting."

Aemaranth exclaims to Elurora in a melodic accent, "I didn't get lost!"

Elurora asks Aemaranth, "Distracted?"

A glob of mud drops off of Aemaranth.

Aemaranth grins at Elurora, her dimples flashing into view.

Unaka stares at the soap and brings it closer to her mouth for a brief moment.

Unaka shakes her head.

(Mazilyn sketches the group playing in the pool, behind all the water splashes her Truffenyi doll smiles at all the games. Her sunset-hued papillon puppy lurks behind her Truffenyi doll about to pounce him under the water)

Elurora gazes at Unaka.

Betlind says, "Eep."

Aemaranth says to Elurora in a melodic accent, "I was a little bit."

Betlind blinks at Unaka.

Elurora looks at Aemaranth, obviously trying not to grin.

Leayne softly says, "Just rub the soap."

Unaka splashes some water over her body and soaps up!

A chunk of wet mud just dripped to the floor from off of Crobin.

Some gooey mud drips from Betlind's nose.

(Gragnel spits water out of his mouth, mimicing the action of a fountain.)

Unaka says, "I know. It just smells so good."

Elurora quietly asks Betlind, "Haven't I seen Eskila eat soap?"

Betlind rubs her nose.

Leayne grins at Unaka, her dimples flashing into view.

Sothios grins at Mazilyn.

Ectheleon asks, "May I get a rub of the soap as well?"

Betlind looks at Elurora and sighs.

Crobin chuckles.

Ectheleon chuckles.

Betlind says to Elurora, "...More than once."

Betlind says to Elurora, "...Yes."

Elurora chortles softly at some secret joke.

Gragnel swims about in lazy circles.

Mazilyn giggles.

Elurora pats Betlind on the back.

Some gooey mud drips from Aemaranth's nose.

Leayne softly says, "Keep it, I have more."

A glob of mud drops off of Elurora.

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

Elurora crosses her eyes.

Betlind swims about in lazy circles.

Unaka says, "Gotta remove the temptation."

Elurora asks, "How is it on my nose?"

Leayne swims about in lazy circles.

Elurora ducks her head.

Ectheleon splashes some water over his body and soaps up!

A chunk of wet mud just dripped to the floor from off of Crobin.

Ectheleon grins.

Tiakim strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.

A chunk of wet mud just dripped to the floor from off of Betlind.

A chunk of wet mud just dripped to the floor from off of Aemaranth.

Leayne flops down into the water with a loud *SMACK*!

Unaka says, "Also, clean Crobin. And Betlind. And Aemaranth."

Betlind exclaims to Elurora, "Well, WAS on your nose. Now all shiny again!"

Leayne churns up water with her feet, spraying you thoroughly.

Ectheleon says, "Wow, this smells much better than what the Guild requires us to use."

Crobin says, "Hey now."

Elurora giggles at Leayne.

Lupdels laughs!

Ectheleon rubs Crobin gently, massaging his muscles.

Crobin flails about in the water.

Leayne grins at Ectheleon, her dimples flashing into view.

Aemaranth jumps up in the air and lands with a colossal *WHOOOOSH*, spraying water all over you!

Betlind appears to be poking herself.

Ectheleon smiles at Crobin.

Elurora splashes water all over Aemaranth!

Gragnel laughs at Ectheleon.

Mazilyn giggles.

Elurora rubs her nose.

Aemaranth sticks her tongue out at Elurora.

Gragnel tackles Crobin and tries to shove him underwater, but he manages to stay afloat.

Unaka says to Crobin, "Friends are honest with each other."

Betlind sniffles.

Mazilyn asks, "Ready?"

Unaka pats Crobin on the back.

Leayne splashes water all over Zalinyar!

Betlind snickers at Unaka.

Ectheleon says, "Afraid he's the only one I feel comfortable touching."

Leayne softly says, "Aww."

Ectheleon grins.

Crobin says, "That is true."

Betlind says, "A Paladin is always honest."

Betlind nods emphatically.

Ectheleon splashes playfully about in the water.

Elurora nods at Betlind, obviously agreeing with her views.

Tiakim grins.

Betlind dusts herself off.

Mazilyn giggles.

Truffenyi Travels to the Pond

[The Crossing, Town Green Pond]

You stand on the bank of a tiny pond in the middle of the square. Cool water laps against the soft, velvety silt that covers the shore, and in the distance you can hear the bustle of the town. Sitting in the middle of the pond is a massive gelapod, looking content and not the least bit aggressive. You also see a diamondwood sideboard with an ornate chef's carving station with several things on it, a large curving diamondwood bar with several things on it, an ethereal vela'tohr thicket, a tiny Arthe Dale boar, some wooden benches, a simple wooden picnic table covered in gingham with several things on it and a domesticated gelapod.

Also here: Sothios who is shrouded in shifting shadows, Truthseeker Elurora whose figure is gracefully highlighted in a soft aurora of silvery-violet light, Dzive Asini Leayne, Lorenia, Fearless Crobin, Rienth, Shield of Starlight Betlind who is shining with a dark golden glow, Leviathan Friend Lupdels, Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka, Paladin Paff, Primal Lady Zalinyar, Planeswalker Tiakim, Reverend Gragnel, Ectheleon, Priestess Aemaranth who is emanating a malevolent holy aura, Qetu, Thinker Couri, Legendary Cleric Mazilyn, Scarabella and Breakfast Connoisseur Myrable who is surrounded by a colorful cloud of glitter.

Mazilyn giggles.

A sunset-hued papillon puppy suddenly charges into the room, pitching headfirst into the ground.

Betlind says, "And being friends with Paladin? That's twice as much honesty."

Mazilyn exclaims, "We're gonna refill snacks!"

Betlind nods emphatically.

Aemaranth winks at Betlind.

Unaka messily gobbles down a warm sourdough bread roll with a crispy golden crust.

Betlind giggles at Aemaranth.

Crobin quivers.

Mazilyn says, "And a couple people got lost so grabbing them too."

Zalinyar folds her arms across her chest.

Unaka says, "Thank you."

Unaka vigorously rubs her feet with a rough white bath towel with a thin woven edge, drying herself off as much as possible.

Tiakim pats himself down. Whatever.

Gragnel accepts Unaka's bath towel.

Gragnel asks, "Anyone else need to dry off?"

Ectheleon grins.

Mazilyn asks, "Where's somewhere else ya like to go with friends?"

Gragnel says, "Is a rather new towel, only been used twice."

Gragnel snickers.

Elurora says, "Half Pint."

Ectheleon says, "That was a wonderful first pair if I do say so."

Betlind says, "Oo, that's a good one."

Lorenia says in Ilithic, "Gross."

Betlind nods to Elurora.

Myrable grins, revealing her dimples.

Elurora grins at Betlind.

Mazilyn nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.

Gragnel playfully snaps a bath towel at the air, causing a crisp *CRACK*ing sound.

(Elurora tries to brush more of the mud off.)

Crobin rubs his hands together.

Zalinyar smirks at Crobin.

You hear the voice of Myrable say, "Doh."

Leayne grins at Crobin, her dimples flashing into view.

Ectheleon quivers.

Unaka messily gobbles down a slice of slow-roasted prime rib with generous marbling.

Ectheleon strikes a heroic pose.

Unaka says, "Unfortunately I can't sculpt in water."

Unaka asks Mazilyn, "Did you get a good sketch?"

Ectheleon chuckles at Unaka.

Elurora says, "That would be a neat trick."

Mazilyn exclaims, "Yay!"

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

Elurora flashes a quick grin at Unaka.

Nawain adds to Ryeka's praises.

Mazilyn exclaims, "Join up!"

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Leayne nods.

Zalinyar quietly says, "I can't help myself."

Nawain beams!

Mazilyn exclaims to Unaka, "I did!"

Betlind says, "Shoulda used the wire brush on myself instead of my armor back there, the mud seems impossibly caked on."

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Aemaranth says to Elurora in a melodic accent, "I would pay to see that trick."

Elurora giggles at Betlind.

Elurora nods at Aemaranth, obviously agreeing with her views.

(Mazilyn raises her sketch of the group playing in the pool, behind all the water splashes her Truffenyi doll smiles at all the games. Her sunset-hued papillon puppy lurks behind her Truffenyi doll about to pounce him under the water)

Mazilyn beams at Unaka!

Leayne softly says, "Thanks hun."

Unaka smiles at Mazilyn.

Crobin says, "Welcome hun."

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Aemaranth exclaims to Betlind in a melodic accent, "You might have to pay someone to clean your armor for you!"

[Half Pint, Grand Foyer]

The two-story foyer of Skalliweg's Half Pint always seems crowded with jovial merrymakers coming and going. All kinds gather here, but there is a noticeable predominance of Humans, Halflings and Dwarves. An ornate wrought-iron spiral stair dominates the room, sweeping upwards to the second floor. From a high archway to the east waft the sounds of good company and the smells of even better ale and victuals, and through some stout double doors to the south are heard roars of encouragement.

Gragnel says, "Ahhh, played many a game in here. It's a nice place."

Gragnel nods.

Mazilyn asks, "Is there a specific area in here that ya like most?"

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Elurora nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Mazilyn angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Elurora.

Elurora ponders.

Leayne nods to Crobin.

Sothios says, "Leave it to the pally to mix art and bar hopping."

Elurora asks, "The game room?"

Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.

Sothios grins at Elurora.

Nawain laughs!

Gragnel grins at Elurora.

Nawain praises Elurora.

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Ectheleon laughs!

Betlind grins at Elurora, her dimples flashing into view.

Half Pint, Gaming Room

[Half Pint, Gaming Room]

Here are gathered some of town's most serious gamblers, gamers and wagerers. They cluster about a few round tables rolling dice, rattling bones and casting shells. Several square tables bear cards, tokens, game pieces, and painted wooden boards with various runes and numbers on them. You observe a curious fact: the round tables heaped high with gold are surrounded by tense faces, while the crowds around the square tables are laughing, joking, drinking and enjoying themselves immensely. You also see some tall backed oak chairs with a couple of things on it, a smooth wood pole with a two-colored dartboard on it and some stout double doors.

Also here: Truthseeker Elurora whose figure is gracefully highlighted in a soft aurora of silvery-violet light, Dzive Asini Leayne, Lorenia, Fearless Crobin, Rienth, Shield of Starlight Betlind who is shining with a dark golden glow, Leviathan Friend Lupdels, Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka, Paladin Paff, Primal Lady Zalinyar, Planeswalker Tiakim, Reverend Gragnel, Ectheleon, Priestess Aemaranth who is emanating a malevolent holy aura, Qetu, Thinker Couri, Ryeka who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Enelne's Champion Nawain who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Sothios who is shrouded in shifting shadows and Legendary Cleric Mazilyn.

Elurora says, "Eh, I don't drink but they do lots of games and performances here."

A sunset-hued papillon puppy trots proudly into the area, tail wagging.

Mazilyn beams!

Betlind says, "Was something just the other andu, in fact."

Elurora nods at Betlind, obviously agreeing with her views.

Aemaranth says to Elurora in a melodic accent, "The drinking game event one time was fun, but I kind of drank way too much."

Unaka says, "Love a good gaming room."

Ryeka chuckles.

Elurora chuckles at Aemaranth.

Aemaranth says in a melodic accent, "Poor Betlind had to watch me be silly."

Betlind says, "It was here I learned that, erm... dice don't really like me."

Elurora exclaims to Aemaranth, "I'm glad I missed that, I'd feel weird just standing there!"

Betlind folds her arms across her chest.

Gragnel says, "I think a mark of civilization is the vices that come along with it."

Gragnel grins.

Unaka nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Gragnel says, "Gambling and drinking and what not."

Ectheleon says, "Watching people drink is a performance unto itself in my eyes."

Nawain grins at Betlind.

Ectheleon smiles at Elurora.

Raising his whiskey bottle to Gragnel, Tiakim gives him a toast.

Raising his rice wine to Tiakim, Gragnel gives him a toast.

Gragnel takes a sip of his wine.

Ectheleon nods at Gragnel, obviously agreeing with his views.

Unaka says, "Like wildflowers that spring up between the planted stuff."

Elurora softly says, "I say even though I end up standing there a lot anyway."

Elurora chortles softly at some secret joke.

Gragnel nods to Unaka.

Leayne licks a peppermint twist.

Betlind smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Ectheleon says, "Or a daisy on a cobbled path."

Aemaranth says to Elurora in a melodic accent, "Means I can do this.."

Aemaranth leans on Elurora.

Elurora nods at Aemaranth, obviously agreeing with her views.

Unaka asks Mazilyn, "Were you there when I said my favorite spot in the city?"

Ectheleon ponders.

Leayne nods to Crobin.

Tiakim examines a round table.

Tiakim snaps his fingers.

(Mazilyn sketches the ambience of the room, the laughter, the fun, the community. The group swaps between games, her Truffenyi doll fiercely engaged with Unaka in arm wrestling as her sunset-hued papillion puppy leaps up to try and catch the flying darts)

Tiakim contentedly says in a nautical accent, "Needs armwrastlin."

Ectheleon laughs!

Betlind grins at Tiakim, her dimples flashing into view.

Elurora pulls some red darts from the two-colored dartboard.

Ectheleon grins at Tiakim.

Tiakim grins like an idiot.

Unaka chuckles at Mazilyn.

Ryeka grins at Tiakim, her dimples flashing into view.

Elurora throws her dart at a two-colored dartboard and...

She hits a single 20.

Elurora throws her dart at a two-colored dartboard and...

She hits a single 20.

Aemaranth says in a melodic accent, "The best spot to just sit and watch things is down in Shard. Sit up on the city walls and wait for dusk."

Elurora throws her dart at a two-colored dartboard and...

She hits a single 20.

Betlind gasps at Elurora!

Mazilyn giggles.

Betlind looks at Elurora and applauds!

Gragnel pulls some red darts from the two-colored dartboard.

Unaka says to Mazilyn, "You know I should be winning at that arm-wrestling..."

Elurora looks at Unaka, obviously trying not to grin.

Elurora chuckles at Betlind.

Betlind grins at Unaka, her dimples flashing into view.

Gragnel throws his dart at a two-colored dartboard and...

He hits a *single BULLSEYE*!

Mazilyn says to Unaka, "That's why he's sweatin a little."

Gragnel throws his dart at a two-colored dartboard and...

He hits a *double BULLSEYE*!

Gragnel throws his dart at a two-colored dartboard and...

He hits a *double BULLSEYE*!

Gragnel smirks.

Elurora looks at Gragnel and applauds!

Lupdels lets out a hearty cheer for Gragnel!

Unaka says to Gragnel, "Wow."

Ectheleon gasps at Gragnel!

(Mazilyn points to the sweat drop on Truffenyi doll's brow)

Leayne grins at Gragnel, her dimples flashing into view.

Mazilyn beams at Unaka!

Gragnel says to Unaka, "It's all in the wrist."

Ectheleon exclaims, "Glad we're not playing for money!"

Unaka nods to Mazilyn.

Betlind applauds.

Zalinyar asks Gragnel, "Or riste?"

Zalinyar peers quizzically at Gragnel.

Mazilyn beams!

Mazilyn bounces around happily.

Gragnel asks Zalinyar, "What do I look like? A barbarian?"

Gragnel chuckles.

Mazilyn exclaims to Zalinyar, "I can make that sketch!"

Mazilyn winks at Gragnel.

Mazilyn giggles.

Zalinyar gazes thoughtfully at Gragnel.

Gragnel laughs at Mazilyn.

Qetu pulls some black darts from the two-colored dartboard.

Mazilyn bounces around happily.

Zalinyar grins at Mazilyn, her dimples flashing into view.

Leayne licks a peppermint twist.

Lupdels tosses away his red darts.

With a happy yip, a sunset-hued papillon puppy clambers inside of a round table, then gets out.

Lupdels shrugs.

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Betlind leans on Elurora.

Lupdels pulls some red darts from the two-colored dartboard.

Qetu throws his dart at a two-colored dartboard and...

He hits a triple 20.

Qetu throws his dart at a two-colored dartboard and...

He hits a single 20.

Qetu throws his dart at a two-colored dartboard and...

He hits a single 20.

Nawain gets a burlwood bowl of wild fruit medley garnished with an osage orange blossom from inside a round table.

Lupdels throws his dart at a two-colored dartboard and...

He hits a *single BULLSEYE*!

Elurora leans over and scratches Betlind's back.

Nawain blinks.

Mazilyn asks, "Who else has a favorite spot around crossing?"

Zalinyar thoughtfully says to Gragnel, "Now that you mention it."

Nawain casually observes the area.

Unaka starts stacking some dice, trying to make something, but it all just tumbles down.

Betlind lets out a sigh of contentment.

Gragnel says, "I dunno, Trothfang or Kuniyo or Everild didn't really appeal to me when I learned about them."

Unaka raises her hand.

Lupdels throws his dart at a two-colored dartboard and...

He hits a *single BULLSEYE*!

Mazilyn angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Unaka.

Elurora cocks her head at Unaka.

Unaka asks, "Who here knows my favorite spot?"

Lupdels throws his dart at a two-colored dartboard and...

He hits a *double BULLSEYE*!

Ectheleon ponders.

Ryeka says, "There is the bar up in Kaerna. Savrin is a kindly hostess."

Betlind exclaims, "I bet it involves worship!"

Ryeka chuckles.

Elurora asks, "Is it the temple?"

Betlind beams!

Mazilyn asks, "Is it the mud wrestling?"

Nawain says to Unaka in a Rakash accent, "I remember you enjoying Truffenyi's altar here in Crossings."

Mazilyn says, "It might be now."

Mazilyn giggles.

Mazilyn beams at Unaka!

Unaka says, "I'll give you a hint. It's really, really big -- and the Paladins already guessed it."

Betlind giggles a little oddly.

Elurora grins at Betlind.

Unaka exclaims, "And Nawain remembered!"

Nawain grins.

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Betlind and Elurora highfive each other and follow it up with simultaneous finger snaps. Sassy!

Crobin laughs!

Ectheleon lets out a hearty cheer for Nawain!

Elurora flashes a wide grin at Nawain.

Aemaranth giggles at Elurora.

Zalinyar praises Nawain.

Mazilyn exclaims, "To the stairs!"

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Raising her darkefire rum to Nawain, Zalinyar gives her a toast.

Qetu sighs.

Ectheleon sighs.

Sothios pulls some red darts from the two-colored dartboard.

Betlind grins, revealing her dimples.

Leayne softly asks, "Where?"

Aemaranth says to Elurora in a melodic accent, "I told you that you have the answers."

Elurora says, "So many stairs."

Ryeka laughs!

Zalinyar says, "I remember things like I math things."

Betlind nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.

Mazilyn says, "Moving in 12."

Nawain looks at Zalinyar and blanches.

Nawain shudders.

Sothios throws his dart at a two-colored dartboard and...

He hits a *single BULLSEYE*!

Sothios throws his dart at a two-colored dartboard and...

He hits a *double BULLSEYE*!

Sothios throws his dart at a two-colored dartboard and...

He hits a single 11.

Betlind says to Elurora, "Just have to the let the strength of ya faith keep ya going up 'em."

Elurora says to Betlind, "Is that how you do it? Just use my legs."

Elurora grins impishly at Betlind.

Betlind giggles at Elurora.

Mazilyn exclaims, "Hope everyone got cardio in!"

You follow Mazilyn onto a mahogany staircase...

Betlind says to Elurora, "It's probably about thirty seventy split there, truth be told, aye."

Unaka says, "Sorry about the stairs though. We don't have to go all the way up..."

Truffenyi Travels to His Altar

You follow Mazilyn onto a staircase...

Qetu says in an Ilithian accent, "Oh, we are going..."

Gragnel says, "I've done these stairs so many times, it's like second nature."

Gragnel nods.

Ectheleon says, "Widdershins got me for so long coming here..."

Unaka nods to Gragnel.

Aemaranth says to Elurora in a melodic accent, "I still come here and tend to the Dove's altar."

Elurora smiles at Aemaranth.

Lupdels sighs.

Gragnel nods to Aemaranth.

Mazilyn says, "To the left, to the left, or the right."

Ryeka leans over and scratches Lupdels's back.

Elurora says to Aemaranth, "Thank you for that, I'm sure it is appreciated by her as well."

Eyes of the Thirteen, Eye of Truffenyi

[Eyes of the Thirteen, Eye of Truffenyi]

The granite platform sparkles slightly where touched by the diffused light shed by the silvery blue dome. Silver feathers inlaid in the crystal dapple the surface of a polished granite altar with tiny shadows that almost blend into the stone's already mottled surface. Rising from the altar's center is an ornately carved triptych statue crafted so seamlessly as to appear an extension of the same stone of the altar. You also see a tall silver candlestick.

Also here: Truthseeker Elurora whose figure is gracefully highlighted in a soft aurora of silvery-violet light, Dzive Asini Leayne, Lorenia, Fearless Crobin, Rienth, Shield of Starlight Betlind, Leviathan Friend Lupdels, Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka, Paladin Paff, Primal Lady Zalinyar, Planeswalker Tiakim, Reverend Gragnel, Ectheleon, Qetu, Thinker Couri, Ryeka who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Enelne's Champion Nawain who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Sothios who is shrouded in shifting shadows, Priestess Aemaranth who is emanating a malevolent holy aura and Legendary Cleric Mazilyn.

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

Gragnel says to Aemaranth, "I visit Damaris if Zynell doesn't get to it first."

Unaka grins at Mazilyn.

Gragnel glances at you.

Betlind takes off a tower shield-shaped pilgrim's badge.

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Nawain says in a Rakash accent, "Too danged many stairs. I'm convinced that someone sadistic decided stairs are required for holy spaces in the East, and it escalated."

Unaka says, "For those who weren't here, when I first got to the Crossing, I came here. It feels, to me, like the very center of civilization."

Aemaranth peers quizzically at Betlind.

Qetu says in an Ilithian accent, "I remember when there was nothing but rubble here."

Qetu says in an Ilithian accent, "And a tent..."

Ryeka nods to Qetu.

Unaka says, "It's massive, must have required a ton of work by architects, engineers, builders. So many builders."

Elurora nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Gragnel says, "Altar is clean for you offerings."

Gragnel hums to himself.

Unaka says, "Back home I've done a fair amount of building and re-building, but nothing like this."

Nawain praises Gragnel.

Mazilyn casually observes the area.

Betlind smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Gragnel reverently places a delicate porcelain cup of warm Elothean rice wine atop the granite altar.

Crobin asks, "What have you been building or rebuilding?"

Gragnel offers his wine to the gods in homage of their greatness.

Unaka says, "Nothing quite says a ton of mortals working together like a massive building, if you ask me."

Gragnel gazes upward.

Gragnel beams!

Ryeka says, "A few friends and I used to live in the belfry of the old temple. And when it was destroyed, we found the old bell and still gathered there."

Gragnel nods to Unaka.

Unaka says, "Oh, homes, sheds, that kind of thing."

Crobin nods to Unaka.

Gragnel nods to Ryeka.

Unaka nods to Ryeka.

Unaka says, "So maybe you even saw the building? That must have been amazing."

Betlind says, "That's a beautiful sentiment."

Betlind beams!

Ryeka nods to Unaka.

Betlind puts on a tower shield-shaped pilgrim's badge.

Nawain nods in agreement.

Ryeka exclaims, "It was!"

Ryeka exclaims, "I even helped gather materials!"

Gragnel praises Ryeka.

Ryeka says, "I found a lot of mahogany."

Ryeka chuckles.

Unaka says, "I know the stairs are a lot of work, but I feel like it gives you time to appreciate just how big it all is. The gods are big, in a way."

Lupdels reverently places a burned Tiger Clan cigar atop the granite altar.

Ryeka nods in agreement.

Lupdels begins to pray.

Lupdels continues praying.

Crobin says, "Can be as big or small s you like I feel."

Betlind says, "And this temple was built upon the ruins of a temple destroyed in a war long before I was born. So I feel that only further shows the resilence of the citizens of the city."

Gragnel says, "I lived in the monks quarters for awhile, while tending to my studies. It's a big place."

Lupdels's offering is consumed in a blinding flash of light. When your vision clears, a glowing Truffenyi orb rests in its place upon the altar.

Elurora nods to Betlind.

Gragnel beams at Lupdels!

Lupdels gets a glowing Truffenyi orb from atop a low granite altar.

Truffenyi Vision

Your vision blurs a moment, and when you blink, you see before you a stretch of wild, untamed grassland cut by two large rivers, which cross and feed into a deep blue ocean. Faster than you can imagine, framing goes up, buildings rising before you, swarming with the activity of mortals as they focus on their creation. A massive spherical structure dominates near the rivers' crossing, gleaming in the light, and somehow you seem able to view through the ground to a series of tunnels beneath the city. Trees are planted and grow to adulthood before your eyes, one oak stretching at the central green. Some buildings decay and are rebuilt. Bakeries and shops fill with customers, the piers bristle with boats, and all the bustle of life rushes through the city.

You feel startled a moment as you realize there is a tall man standing beside you, his height overtopping yours. He smiles down at the city, then down at you, a look of beaming pride on his otherwise stern face. With a start, the vision ends

Lupdels smiles.

Aemaranth blinks.

Zalinyar blanches.

Elurora blinks.

Ryeka blinks.

Betlind's eyes glaze over as she loses herself in a daydream.

(Zalinyar rubs her temple)

Ryeka exclaims, "Wow!"

Ryeka rubs her eyes.

Betlind suddenly blinks and wakes up from her daydream.

Crobin blinks.

Paff slowly empties his lungs.

Betlind dusts herself off.

Tiakim turns his blindfolded eyes heavenward.

Leayne softly asks, "Did everyone see that?"

Lupdels says, "Thanks be to Truffenyi ..."

Couri nods.

Elurora nods to Leayne.

Nawain nods in agreement.

Ryeka nods to Leayne.

Crobin nods to Leayne.

Lupdels nods to Leayne.

Unaka says, "Praise Truffenyi."

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Mazilyn beams!

Ectheleon says, "The happiness he feels seeing the grow and change."

Betlind mumbles a word of general praise.

Nawain sighs and says a soft prayer to herself.

Illiya mumbles a word of general praise.

Gragnel says, "He is with us. Praise unto Him."

Ectheleon nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Unaka nods to Ectheleon.

Aemaranth says to Elurora in a melodic accent, "That always tickles..."

Aemaranth giggles.

Aemaranth smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Unaka says, "This is his planet. We are his people. We are everything to him."

Elurora quietly says to Aemaranth, "It's a bit unsettling, usually I leave the visions to Moon Mages."

Lupdels says, "I believe Truffenyi wants us to visit more bakeries ..."

Lorenia glances at Unaka.

Elurora grins sheepishly at Aemaranth.

Ryeka grins at Lupdels, her dimples flashing into view.

Unaka grins at Lupdels.

Nawain smiles at Unaka.

Betlind nods emphatically.

Leayne giggles at Lupdels.

Lorenia asks in Ilithic, "Really?"

Mazilyn glances at a low granite altar.

Lorenia smirks to herself.

Mazilyn glances at a leather journal embossed with vines encircling a crossed scroll and quill.

(Mazilyn sketches everyone gathered around Truffenyi's altar, offerings of herbs, tobacco, ox trinkets, and hand-crafted items overflowing the altar. Her sunset-hued papillon puppy turns her nose up at a lit cigar but her Truffenyi doll looks on proudly at the community and civilization that has blossomed before him)

Unaka asks Lorenia in Ilithic, "Do you have a question about it?"

Aemaranth says to Elurora in a melodic accent, "I doubt every one who is given visions wants them. Some shouldn't but then there are those who only seek to serve."

Gragnel says, "Those tunnels are old as heck. And they get rather dirty over time. One of the jobs I had here was to clean them."

Lorenia says to Unaka in Ilithic, "I have more than a question."

Unaka nods to Lorenia.

Ryeka grins at Gragnel, her dimples flashing into view.

Unaka asks Lorenia in Ilithic, "Doubts?"

Ectheleon says, "Oh, is there a good bakery that we can visit? I'd love a pastery with some fruit."

Ryeka says, "Arthe Dale."

Ryeka nods to Ectheleon.

Elurora quietly says to Ectheleon, "The little bakery by Taelbert's is nice."

Lupdels smiles.

Illiya nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.

Gragnel says to Ectheleon, "There's one over by our Guild, near to Taelbert's."

Ryeka exclaims, "Several very nice bakeries there!"

Gragnel nods to Elurora.

Gragnel says to Elurora, "You gotta quit being faster than me at saying the same thing."

Gragnel begins nagging Elurora unmercifully.

Mazilyn asks, "Ready for stairs again?"

Lorenia says to Unaka in Ilithic, "I will keep them to myself, Unaka of Truffenyi."

Elurora chuckles at Gragnel.

Ectheleon nods to Gragnel.

Betlind grins, revealing her dimples.

Crobin snuggles up to Leayne and cradles her in his arms.

Elurora says to Gragnel, "I'm not doing it on purpose."

Unaka nods to Lorenia.

Ryeka says, "And the Tanglefoots keep a large buffet with tarts and things."

Ectheleon nods to Elurora.

Ryeka whistles a merry tune.

Nawain groans.

Mazilyn says, "Moving in 7."

Zalinyar says, "And, you could always stop by Allye's house if you smell something sweet while walking by."

Unaka says in Ilithic, "Truffenyi's ear is open if you're ever ready."

(Nawain stretches exaggeratedly.)

Gragnel grins at Zalinyar.

Ectheleon chuckles at Zalinyar.

Leayne grins at Zalinyar, her dimples flashing into view.

Leayne softly says, "Her house is amazing."

Aemaranth smiles at Betlind, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Unaka says to Zalinyar, "Oh, yeah. She sent me some food once."

Zalinyar nods to Leayne.

Mazilyn exclaims, "Moving!"

Ectheleon says, "Doubts and worries are ok, some of us don't follow any Immortal and are still learning about them."

Truffenyi Travels to the Bakery

You follow Mazilyn onto a staircase...

You follow Mazilyn onto a winding stairway...

Zalinyar says to Unaka, "She's the best chef baker I ever met."

Gragnel says to Ectheleon, "The answer is Damaris."

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Gragnel smirks.

Lorenia says to Unaka in Ilithic, "I have no favor with him, listening or not. His ear is not the one I hope to hear me."

Ectheleon laughs!

Mazilyn says, "Ok bakery."

Unaka nods to Lorenia.

Aemaranth exclaims to Gragnel in a melodic accent, "I would say the answer is Ushnish!"

Aemaranth grins at Gragnel, her dimples flashing into view.

Unaka says in Ilithic, "He sees us all as his children, so the door is open."

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Saranna's Sweet Tooth, Sales Room

[Saranna's Sweet Tooth, Sales Room]

All the loveliest colors of spring have been woven into the decor of the village bakery, from sky blue walls, to daffodil yellow countertops, to soft rose rugs dotting the hardwood floors. Young maidens shuffle in and out from the north, constantly replenishing the counters with fresh trays of cream puffs, pies, cakes, and breads. The slender form of Saranna appears at intervals, smiling and chattering as she hustles between the main sales room and a narrow doorway to the northwest. You also see a glass counter with several things on it.

Also here: Truthseeker Elurora whose figure is gracefully highlighted in a soft aurora of silvery-violet light, Dzive Asini Leayne, Lorenia, Fearless Crobin, Rienth, Shield of Starlight Betlind, Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka, Paladin Paff, Primal Lady Zalinyar, Planeswalker Tiakim, Reverend Gragnel, Ectheleon, Qetu, Thinker Couri, Ryeka who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Enelne's Champion Nawain who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Sothios who is shrouded in shifting shadows, Priestess Aemaranth who is emanating a malevolent holy aura, Strawberry Nurse Illiya and Legendary Cleric Mazilyn.

Gragnel asks Aemaranth, "You would say that, wouldn't you?"

Mazilyn bounces around happily.

Gragnel snickers at Aemaranth.

A sunset-hued papillon puppy scrambles madly into view, sounding like a herd of mammoths.

Saranna gingerly places a sugar-topped butter roll on the counter.

Ectheleon says, "This is where I ended up recently thanks to Constanze."

Crobin chuckles.

Gragnel says to Aemaranth, "I'm looking forward to our gathering for him that is upcoming."

Ectheleon chuckles.

Gragnel nods to Aemaranth.

Ryeka gets a sugar-topped butter roll from atop a glass counter.

Unaka says, "Looks good."

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Aemaranth says to Gragnel in a melodic accent, "People misunderstand the Serpent of Discord."

Ryeka nods to Unaka.

Illiya gets a tri-berry tea from atop a glass counter.

Unaka accepts Ryeka's butter roll.

Leayne softly exclaims, "Rum cake!"

Ryeka gets a sugar-topped butter roll from atop a glass counter.

Unaka says, "Ooh, thanks."

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Ectheleon gets a slice of taffelberry pie from atop a glass counter.

Unaka takes a bite of the roll.

Betlind asks Elurora, "When do you think the best time to corner Unaka and ask her what she knows about the Bonding would be?"

Ryeka beams at Unaka!

Betlind glances at Unaka.

Betlind gnaws on her lip.

Illiya begins chortling at Betlind.

Ryeka exclaims, "You're welcome!"

Ryeka licks her lips.

Elurora quietly asks Betlind, "I think she heard you, so now?"

Unaka says to Betlind, "The answer is not much, I'm afraid."

Gragnel gets a memory orb from atop a glass counter.

Betlind blinks.

Ryeka takes a bite of the roll.

Tiakim twiddles his thumbs.

Betlind says, "Wait, that was outlo--Oh no."

Elurora chuckles.

Elurora pats Betlind on the back.

(Mazilyn sketches the group bonding over baked goods, her Truffenyi doll casually observing the conversations as her sunset-hued papillon puppy gobbles every dropped crumb)

Betlind gnaws on her lip.

Aemaranth asks Elurora in a melodic accent, "Bonding?"

Betlind gives Unaka a slight nod.

Gragnel hums to himself.

Aemaranth says in a melodic accent, "Must be some Paladin thing."

Betlind says to Unaka, "Well, you're in good company then."

Aemaranth giggles.

Betlind beams at Unaka!

Gragnel gets a small apple pie in an apricot glass baking dish from behind a glass counter.

Steepling his fingertips together, Tiakim gazes at them contemplatively as though lost in deep meditation.

Unaka says, "I know a lot about Truffenyi. And now languages, thanks to Truffenyi. Also done some learning about the Bulwark, but I already talked about that a while ago."

Elurora says to Aemaranth, "Yes, Syal, often called the first Paladin, disappeared during something we call The Bonding. But we don't know what it was."

Betlind smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Betlind nods emphatically at Unaka.

Gragnel squints at Crobin, then throws a small apple pie in an apricot glass baking dish in his direction. Oooo, near miss!

Unaka messily gobbles down a sugar-topped butter roll.

Gragnel snaps his fingers.

Zalinyar rubs her nose.

Leayne grins at Crobin, her dimples flashing into view.

Zalinyar takes a sip of her rum.

Crobin gets a slice of rich rum cake from atop a glass counter.

Mazilyn sighs and says a soft prayer to herself.

Crobin offers Leayne a slice of rich rum cake.

Leayne beams in loving admiration at Crobin!

Leayne accepts Crobin's rich rum cake.

Leayne softly says, "Thanks hun."

Unaka says to Gragnel, "Only better use for food -- a food fight."

Ryeka gets a slice of rich rum cake from atop a glass counter.

Leayne drools.

Mazilyn giggles.

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Ectheleon moves over to guard a small apple pie in an orchid glass baking dish.

Ectheleon smiles.

Gragnel says to Unaka, "Right? A little harmless food fight never hurt anyone."

Crobin says, "There you go love."

Leayne softly says, "Thank you hun."

Lupdels gets a sugar-topped butter roll from atop a glass counter.

Qetu says in an Ilithian accent, "Food is best used for eating."

Ectheleon gets a tri-berry tea from atop a glass counter.

Qetu nods in agreement.

Unaka says, "We might wanna refrain though. We'll end up back at the bathhouse."

Aemaranth asks in a melodic accent, "But what of the tasty food you are throwing at people?"

Leayne softly exclaims, "This could be my new favorite place!"

Gragnel laughs at Unaka.

Mazilyn exclaims, "I think we have time for one last stop!"

Gragnel nods to Unaka.

Elurora chuckles at Unaka.

Leayne grins, revealing her dimples.

Leayne takes a bite of the cake.

Zalinyar grins at Leayne, her dimples flashing into view.

Leayne takes a sip of her tea.

Ectheleon smiles at Leayne.

Mazilyn asks, "Who has somewhere close they like to go with friends?"

Betlind gets a tri-berry tea from atop a glass counter.

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Gragnel says to Unaka, "My aim is better with darts, I doubt I could hit anyone with a pie."

Gragnel nods.

Tiakim contentedly says in a nautical accent, "Ive always sat at the willow pond pier myself."

Ectheleon takes a sip of his tea.

Sothios tries to grab a small apple pie in an orchid glass baking dish, but Ectheleon stops him.

Unaka says, "They are pretty wobbly. You have to account for the wobbly factor."

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Sothios gets a small apple pie in a viridian glass baking dish from behind a glass counter.

Betlind chortles softly at some secret joke.

Gragnel nods to Unaka.

Ectheleon asks Tiakim, "Is there a Willow Tree there?"

Aemaranth says to Mazilyn in a melodic accent, "The caves of Peri'el."

Sothios suddenly hurls a small apple pie in a viridian glass baking dish straight at Gragnel!

The apple pie smacks Gragnel dead-on, splattering goo everywhere!

Gragnel licks some of the goo off his face.

Gragnel is stunned!

Mazilyn asks Tiakim, "Where's that?"

Sothios snickers.

Gragnel laughs at Sothios.

Gragnel licks his lips.

Tiakim contentedly says in a nautical accent, "Arthe dale."

Truffenyi Travels to Arthe Dale

Zalinyar says, "Long ago, we used to go to the Amusement Pier, and take turns flinging eachother off the catapult."

Nawain gasps!

Nawain says in a Rakash accent, "That looked tasty."

Illiya quietly exclaims to Gragnel, "Try to catch it with your mouth next time!"

Unaka points at Sothios.

Gragnel exclaims to Illiya, "I did try!"

Unaka says, "That guy knows about the wobble factor."

Aemaranth says to Mazilyn in a melodic accent, "They are wonderful because the Kingsnake holds the World Dragon in slumber, thus letting us have civilization."

Ectheleon says to Aemaranth, "Peri'el is one that I have enjoyed the most."

Arthe Dale, Willow Pond Pier

[Arthe Dale, Willow Pond Pier]

Brightly painted low wooden chairs sit along the edge of the dock, allowing fishermen to relax as they cast their lines over the side in an attempt to lure the trout that lurk beneath the pilings. Towels lie scattered upon the wooden surface, evidently the property of swimmers cavorting in the pond's cool green waters.

Also here: Truthseeker Elurora whose figure is gracefully highlighted in a soft aurora of silvery-violet light, Dzive Asini Leayne, Lorenia, Fearless Crobin, Rienth, Shield of Starlight Betlind, Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka, Paladin Paff, Primal Lady Zalinyar, Planeswalker Tiakim, Reverend Gragnel, Ectheleon, Qetu, Ryeka who is shrouded in ghostly flames, Sothios who is shrouded in shifting shadows, Priestess Aemaranth who is emanating a malevolent holy aura, Strawberry Nurse Illiya, Thinker Couri, Leviathan Friend Lupdels and Legendary Cleric Mazilyn.

Tiakim closes his eyes and makes a sound of contentment that resembles purring in the back of his throat.

A sunset-hued papillon puppy trots proudly into the area, tail wagging.

Ectheleon says to Aemaranth, "One of that is, my apologies."

Tiakim contentedly says in a nautical accent, "You can dive into the pond for a swim too, thats a waterslide."

Ryeka chuckles.

Aemaranth asks Ectheleon in a melodic accent, "Apologies?"

Tiakim contentedly says in a nautical accent, "Ahem theres a waterslide."

Ectheleon says to Aemaranth, "Peri'el is a favorite."

Mazilyn says, "This is a peaceful spot to watchover the city."

Ectheleon smiles at Aemaranth.

Ryeka says, "When I was a youngster, I got stuck up that tree for a few days."

Ryeka chuckles.

Gragnel laughs at Ryeka.

Unaka nods.

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Tiakim contentedly says in a nautical accent, "This has always been my favorite place to relax."

Betlind begins chortling at Ryeka.

Tiakim nods emphatically.

Leayne nods to Crobin.

Gragnel says, "I've come here a time or two to fish."

Gragnel nods.

Unaka says, "Very relaxing."

Ryeka says, "It took me a while to figure out how to get down."

Ectheleon gracefully dives into the Willow Pond.

Ryeka winks.

Ectheleon beams!

Leayne softly says, "Thanks hun."

Crobin says, "You are welcome hun."

Aemaranth says to Ectheleon in a melodic accent, "The Viper also provides peace if one knows what they are seeking."

Crobin smiles.

Leayne gracefully dives into the Willow Pond.

Unaka lets out a long, contemplative breath.

Leayne grins, revealing her dimples.

Crobin chuckles.

Ectheleon smiles at Leayne.

Leayne softly says, "Had to try."

(Mazilyn sketches her Truffenyi doll lounging in one of the wooden chairs, enjoying a tart and a cigar as he surveys the city. Her sunset-hued papillon puppy races down the slide, tongue lulling in the wind)

Unaka says to Mazilyn, "Feels good to visit these places."

Ectheleon nods at Leayne, obviously agreeing with her views.

Crobin nods to Unaka.

Tiakim contentedly says in a nautical accent, "I have lots of history here."

Mazilyn nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Tiakim flashes a wide grin.

Betlind nods in agreement.

Illiya gazes happily at Betlind.

Aemaranth says to Ectheleon in a melodic accent, "Ushnish breaks down what is false. He shows us who we are by washing us in his fire."

Betlind grins at Illiya, her dimples flashing into view.

Betlind leans on Illiya.

Illiya leans over and scratches Betlind's back.

Betlind lets out a sigh of contentment.

Ox Vision

Time slows and the air takes on a golden light.

Tiakim contentedly says in a nautical accent, "Like that time the dane family assassinated me."

Tiakim grins.

Gragnel gazes off into the distance.

A shimmering haze gives way to a magnificent golden ox, its huge head supporting horns at least 30 spans long from tip to tip. It steps heavily, but with a noble bearing, head held high, then stops and fixes you with a serene yet intense stare. For a moment, you think you see a swath of stars reflected in its eyes.

Mazilyn quirks her ears outward in surprise.

Aemaranth inhales a great swallow of air.

Aemaranth covers her mouth with her hand.

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Elurora furrows her brow.

Lupdels smiles.

A brief golden glow surrounds the area as the ox walks past, the light first suffusing, then swirling in an upward spiral of flickering sparks. The ox stops to bow its massive head towards the group, and the glow pulses brighter. With a rush, the light is gone, as if blown by a strong wind.

Couri smiles.

With a soft snort, the ox continues walking, its form dissolving into twinkling motes of golden light that eventually melt into the air.

Crobin stands near Leayne.

Crobin smiles.

Elurora rubs her eyes.

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Mazilyn sighs and says a soft prayer to herself.

Zalinyar softly says, "That is one big cow."

Tiakim closes his eyes and makes a sound of contentment that resembles purring in the back of his throat.

Ectheleon says, "Sad things slow, can't pet the ox."

Unaka nods to Zalinyar.

Qetu says in an Ilithian accent, "That were no cow."

Ectheleon grins.

(Gragnel tries to grab a mote of light, but it vanishes before he could catch it.)

(Betlind blinks slowly, as if coming to, before giving a shake of her head.)

Qetu says in an Ilithian accent, "That was an Oxen."

Gragnel snaps his fingers.

Ryeka says, "The last time I saw the Ox, it was in Therenborough."

Unaka grins at Gragnel.

Mazilyn nods at Ryeka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Betlind softly says, "This is some powerful tea..."

Betlind rubs her nose.

Tiakim grins.

Leayne softly asks, "What kind of tea did you get?"

Unaka says, "My feeling is that Trufenyi feels the presence of you all. You've put a lot of effort into appreciating him and civilization."

Aemaranth says to Ryeka in a melodic accent, "That is not a fun trip to Therenborough."

Betlind exclaims to Leayne, "The menu said tri-berry!"

Ryeka nods in agreement.

Betlind flails her arms about.

Unaka says to Mazilyn, "And you have a good heart for wanting to extend mercy."

Betlind says to Leayne, "I don't know which berries those three are though."

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Leayne nods to Betlind.

Leayne softly says, "I have that one too."

Mazilyn says, "Thanks everyone for coming and sharing your favorite places! I got some good sketches to add. thank you for helping me add the community element that was missing."

Ectheleon ponders.

Qetu says to Unaka in an Ilithian accent, "Prophet, your chosen aspect has graced us repeatedly, it warms me even as a follower of Meraud to be recognized, thank you."

Lupdels smiles at Mazilyn.

Mazilyn beams at Unaka!

Zalinyar says, "Hint of dusk berry probably."

Sothios says, "An Oxen is usually a castrated male cow they are just bread big for working."

Ryeka says, "Might be one is a Duskberry."

Betlind asks Leayne, "...Did you also see a big ox then?"

Unaka smiles at Qetu.

Leayne nods to Zalinyar.

Sothios nods to Qetu.

Illiya grins at Ryeka, her dimples flashing into view.

Unaka says, "I'm glad to hear it."

Ryeka winks at Illiya.

Leayne nods to Betlind.

Betlind nods at Ryeka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Leayne softly says, "I did."

Mazilyn pats a leather journal embossed with vines encircling a crossed scroll and quill.

Betlind gnaws on her lip.

Lupdels nods.

Nawain hums happily to herself.

Leayne grins at Crobin, her dimples flashing into view.

Elurora quietly says to Betlind, "I saw a big ox too."

Lupdels nods to Elurora.

Aemaranth says in a melodic accent, "A very big ox."

Betlind says, "Ohhh."

Leayne softly says, "Thought it could have been a trader."

Unaka says, "I sense his eyes upon us more frequently than ever before. And I think he feels us looking toward him too."

Betlind says, "Ok, so not just the tea."

Gragnel nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Mazilyn nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.

Zalinyar nods to Betlind.

Leayne softly says, "Probably not."

Crobin stretches his arms.

Betlind beams!

Unaka says, "Anyway, I've got to get back to my things. Thanks for a great tour and being so much fun."

Tiakim gives Unaka a measured bow, deepening it ever so slightly.

Leayne waves to Unaka.

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

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

Qetu says to Unaka in an Ilithian accent, "Prophet."

Illiya says, "Thanks for joining us Unaka."

Gragnel says to Unaka, "Always good to see you, friend."

Ryeka hugs Unaka, getting a smile in return.

Leayne hugs Unaka, getting a smile in return.

Qetu places his hands on his thighs and bows deeply at the waist towards Unaka, holding the position for a moment before returning upright.

Betlind bows to Unaka.

Crobin shakes Unaka's hand.

Illiya hugs Unaka, getting a smile in return.

Betlind dimples at Unaka.

Unaka wraps her arms around Ryeka, giving Ryeka a great big bear hug!

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

Mazilyn says to Unaka, "Thanks for comin."

Ryeka beams!

With a graceful movement of her hands, Aemaranth lowers her head and sinks into a formal curtsy before Unaka.

Unaka wraps her arms around Leayne, giving Leayne a great big bear hug!

Crobin says, "Good seeing you Unaka."

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Betlind says to Unaka, "Was an honor to meet ya."

Mazilyn exclaims, "Crafting with Truffenyi is next week!"

Unaka wraps her arms around Illiya, giving Illiya a great big bear hug!

Betlind shakes Unaka's hand.

Lorenia nods politely to Unaka.

Aemaranth says to Unaka in a melodic accent, "It was nice to see you again."

Gragnel lets out a hearty cheer for Mazilyn!

Nawain exclaims in a Rakash accent, "In a few days, I'll be collecting people to talk about the best location, design, and details for an altar of Truffenyi, at Taelberts Bar. Check the calendar!"

Unaka shakes Crobin's hand.

Mazilyn beams!

Ectheleon waves to Unaka.

Elurora adds to Mazilyn's praises.

Nawain waves.

Lupdels smiles at Nawain.

Zalinyar softly says, "Seriously big cow. Big horns."

Unaka waves.

Elurora nods to Nawain.

Ryeka nods to Nawain.

Leayne nods to Nawain.

Gragnel nods to Nawain.

Zalinyar nods.

Illiya waves to Unaka.

Elurora waves to Unaka.

Lupdels bows to Unaka.

Betlind smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Ryeka says, "I have a couple of notions- though incomplete."

Crobin chuckles at Zalinyar.

Lupdels says to Unaka, "Thank you for sharing Truffenyi's love with us."

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Leayne softly says, "An altar at a bar."

Leayne ponders.

Elurora chuckles at Leayne.

Nawain chortles softly at some secret joke.

Gragnel says to Mazilyn, "You did wonderful leading us around, thank you."

Gragnel praises Mazilyn.

Unaka gives a surprisingly good, and deep, bow to each of those who have bowed to her.

Unaka exclaims, "Good bye!"

Nawain says to Leayne in a Rakash accent, "We're designing it there. I don't think Taelbert would want us setting up an altar in his bar."

Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka strides southwest.

Mazilyn exclaims, "I think i lost some people, but we did our bestest!"

Mazilyn beams!

Lorenia says in Ilithic, "Goodbye."

Zalinyar continues to praise Mazilyn.

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Elurora bows to Lorenia.

Raising her darkefire rum to Mazilyn, Zalinyar gives her a toast.

* Unaka returns home from a hard day of adventuring.

Gragnel says to Mazilyn, "That'll happen on these bigger jobs."

Gragnel nods.

Betlind exclaims, "Aye was fun. Thank ya for hosting, Mazilyn!"

Lorenia glances at Elurora.

Betlind beams at Mazilyn!

Tiakim contentedly says in a nautical accent, "Was a wonderful time."

Mazilyn exclaims, "Thanks so much for comin!"

Tiakim nods emphatically.

Leayne softly says, "Not what I expected."

Lorenia asks Elurora in Ilithic, "What was that for?"

Elurora says to Lorenia in Ilithic, "You said goodbye, I thought you were leaving and I should be polite."

Elurora smiles at Lorenia.

Aemaranth exclaims to Mazilyn in a melodic accent, "Thank you!"

Leayne softly exclaims, "But that mud!"

Crobin laughs!

Mazilyn giggles.

Crobin says, "Was a good bit of fun."

Leayne grins at Crobin, her dimples flashing into view.

Betlind giggles at Leayne.

Tiakim contentedly says in a nautical accent, "There was mud wrastlin, swimmin, and hallucinatin a plenty."

Betlind nods at Leayne, obviously agreeing with her views.

Tiakim contentedly says in a nautical accent, "My kinda party."

Leayne softly says, "I will be finding bits of it for days."

Betlind grins at Tiakim, her dimples flashing into view.

Ryeka chuckles.

Aemaranth says in a melodic accent, "The mud was fun. I got to wrestle two Paladins."

Aemaranth giggles.

Betlind snickers at Aemaranth.

Leayne softly asks, "There was wrestling?"

Mazilyn says, "If anyone has any sketches they wanna add, let me know."

Elurora quietly says to Aemaranth, "I think we all won that one."

Crobin asks, "Days?"

Ryeka nods to Leayne.

Lorenia says to Elurora in Ilithic, "I appreciate your gesture, but you did not greet me at the pond or the previous event we gathered at, so I found it a bit strange. I was wishing Unaka a goodbye."

Crobin says, "Try months with my fur."

Aemaranth gives Betlind a good pinch!

Aemaranth winks at Betlind.

Betlind laughs at Elurora.

Ryeka exclaims, "Kinda messy, though!"

Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.

Leayne softly asks, "Did you use the soap?"

Betlind squirms.

Betlind sticks her tongue out at Aemaranth.

Tiakim contentedly says in a nautical accent, "Now i woulda liked to arm wrestle Unaka, maybe next time."

Gragnel says, "Alright, friends and co-conspirators, I had fun sightseeing with you all. Back to my studies, I go."

Illiya grins at Leayne, her dimples flashing into view.

Illiya waves to Gragnel.

Crobin says, "I didn't."

Elurora says to Lorenia in Ilithic, "I apologize if I failed to notice you at other events, and since Knight Unaka had already left, I thought it was a general goodbye. I didn't mean to offend."

Leayne waves to Gragnel.

Nawain waves to Gragnel.

Qetu nods to Couri.

Gragnel says, "Be ever in the favor of the Immortals."

Gragnel waves.

Aemaranth leans on Betlind.

Illiya says, "I shall take my leave too, good to see everyone again."

Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Leayne softly says, "You might be sleeping on the floor with the skunk tonight."

Zalinyar smirks.

Crobin's ears droop for a moment.

Crobin says, "Hope not."

Leayne softly says, "And she sometimes is on the bed."

Zalinyar says, "Time for me to go light something on fire."

Lorenia says to Elurora in Ilithic, "No offense taken, just trying to understand your intentions. And I have been to a few that you have also attended, and I often thought we elves should always greet each other. Sadly, I am finding that not to be the case."

Crobin asks, "Ready to head out hun?"

Leayne softly says, "Sure."

Leayne softly says, "Be safe."

Elurora says to Lorenia in Ilithic, "It is easy to miss people in crowds, and I was not raise with Elves so if there is a custom in terms of that, I do not know it."

Betlind says, "You two take care til next time."

Crobin says, "Was a good time."

(Ectheleon borrows paper to sketch Leayne jumping from the docks with all the people standing around laugh, an ox silhouetted in the background.)

Lorenia asks Elurora in Ilithic, "Even with there is only three?"

Lorenia appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Ryeka exclaims, "Take care, all! I think I'll find a corner too!"

Crobin says, "Moving."

Betlind nods to Aemaranth.

Nawain nods to Mazilyn.

Elurora says to Lorenia in Ilithic, "If there were onlyl three and I still missed then that is on me and I can only say that I am sorry for such rudeness."

Elurora smiles at Lorenia.

Mazilyn beams at Nawain!

Crobin says, "Be good all."

Crobin says, "Or good at it."

Lorenia says to Elurora in Ilithic, "No apologies necessary, really. I am sure things happen as they are supposed to, whether we intend it or not. But thank you for clarifying that with me."

Leayne softly says, "C'mon Daisy."

Elurora says, "I should go feed Dog before he eats a journel or something. Safe paths to everyone."

Aemaranth giggles.

Ectheleon exclaims to Mazilyn, "Thank you for the fun, this was a very heartwarming experience and I'm glad you made the space for it to happen!"

Mazilyn beams at Ectheleon!

Mazilyn exclaims, "Im just glad people showed up!"

Mazilyn giggles.

Zalinyar apologetically says to Lorenia in Ilithic, "I must also apologize, I do not often pay attention to names I am not familiar with. Hi, I'm Zali. Bad influencer of the War Mage Guild."

Betlind smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Betlind says, "I'm going to run off myself for the time being."

Lorenia says to Zalinyar in Ilithic, "I am Lorenia. Pleased to meet you."

Betlind exclaims, "It was a fantastic time!"

Betlind beams at Mazilyn!

Mazilyn beams at Betlind!

Mazilyn bounces around happily.

Betlind exclaims to Mazilyn, "Well done on your first run of a gathering!"

Lorenia lays her palms against Zalinyar's in a quick, yet deliberate movement.

Mazilyn exclaims, "Thanks!"

Betlind smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Zalinyar nods to Lorenia.

Tiakim contentedly says in a nautical accent, "Indeed."

Zalinyar says to Lorenia in Ilithic, "The pleasure is returned."

Zalinyar smiles at Lorenia, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Lorenia says to Zalinyar in Ilithic, "You will have to accept my reserved approach to people, especially in this land of deceivers."

Mazilyn exclaims, "Thanks for everyone posing so nicely for sketches!"

Ectheleon smiles at Mazilyn.

Zalinyar says to Lorenia in Ilithic, "I understand more than you know."

Lorenia smiles at Zalinyar.

Mazilyn puts her journal in her pristine white purse.

Lorenia nods at Zalinyar, obviously agreeing with her views.

Mazilyn gives her Truffenyi doll a little hug. Did the doll give her a little hug back?

Mazilyn puts her doll in her pristine white purse.

Aemaranth says in a melodic accent, "I should go work on what I am gonna say when we talk about Ushnish."

Mazilyn beams at Aemaranth!

You nod at Aemaranth, in complete agreement with her views.

Aemaranth says in a melodic accent, "It will be something."

Aemaranth smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

You say, "Looking forward to it."

Ectheleon nods in agreement.

Aemaranth says to you in a melodic accent, "And thank you for the help in advance."

Aemaranth hugs you, and you give her a smile in return.

You say, "Any time."

You grin at Aemaranth.

Zalinyar says to Lorenia in Ilithic, "If you ever need a good feet drying, let me know. I can help in other ways, but blowing hot air is my best feature."

Aemaranth waggles her fingers mystically at you! Ooh! Scary!

Lorenia smiles at Zalinyar.

Lorenia nods to Zalinyar.