Ayrell/Logs/Wild Magic 05262025/Asildu Addresses the Second Artifact
| Asildu Addresses the Second Artifact |
| Event Date: 5/26/2025 |
| Event Instance: Prime |
Date
It has been 452 years, 364 days since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer.
It is the 10th month of Nissa the Maiden in the year of the Iron Toad.
It is currently winter and it is evening.
Log
- Breath of the Heralds Asildu joins the adventure.
[General] Your mind hears Asildu thinking, "Another cold evening."
[General] Your mind hears Darkewolff thinking, "May it continue."
[General] Your mind hears Korya thinking, "Hear, hear!"
[General] Your mind hears Crobin thinking, "Cold isn't that bad"
[General] Your mind hears Valynn thinking, "That is the way of winter."
[General] Your mind hears Korya thinking, "I need you warmages out there to find a way to make a blizzard that also has rain in it!"
[General] Your mind hears Asildu thinking, "I'm not complaining about the cold. Merely an observation."
[General] Your mind hears Darkewolff thinking, "Nor am I"
[General] Your mind hears Crobin thinking, "Whats on your mind Asildu?"
[General] Your mind hears Ryeka thinking, "Good evening, Asildu! I hope the soup isn't bothering you!"
[General] Your mind hears Asildu thinking, "I promised a few that I would make myself available after an appropriate amount of time had passed since the last artifact was destroyed. I'm keeping my promise."
[General] Your mind hears Illiya thinking, "Where are you making yourself available?"
[General] Your mind hears Darkewolff thinking, "I do hope those few enjoy your time. "
[General] Your mind hears Crobin thinking, "are you at the same place as last time?"
[General] Your mind hears Asildu thinking, "My time isn't limited to those few. And no, I've no soup at present. Though I suppose I could. It's on the menu here at the Rest of Ages."
[Rest of Ages Inn, Gulthorn's Hearth Room]
The dining room is one large open hearth. A curved fireback along the far wall leads to a hollow chimney branch. Tall, iron firedogs cradle logs that burn over a bed of embers, in which stand mullers of beer and spiced wine. Gridirons hold sizzling hunks of game while rich stews and savory soups bubble in great, blackened cauldrons. Despite the smoke and heat, the food and the atmosphere here are irresistible, as are the charms of the reserved yet solicitous proprietor, Gulthorn. You also see a russet lynx that is sitting and an engraved menuboard.
Firehawk Casari just arrived.
Casari praises Asildu.
Casari says, "You look like a person."
Couri asks, "Hae ye learned anythin?"
You see Primal Memory Keeper Asildu, Avenger of the Spires, a Herald-scarred Scholar barely resembling a Human.
Asildu has a pockmarked face with thin vine-like tendrils wrapping up his neck and tapering just below his tilted jade eyes. His still healing nose has a faint crook, a clotted crack across the bridge. A shriveled wreath of tangled overgrowth covers his head, interspersed with strands of golden-streaked amber hair. His skin is rough, shot with patches of vines and moss that grow beneath his flesh.
Asildu is of middle-age for a Human.
He is in good shape.
He is holding a bloodwood walking stick with a carved dragon's head in his right hand.
He is wearing a carved jade dragon with gold-inset eyes, a cambrinth dragon charm, a linen tunic layered under a leather vest, a scholar's satchel, some amber linen pants and a pair of distressed leather shoes.
Asildu asks, "Learned anything?"
Couri says, "From the last artifact, though the healin be apparent."
Qetu says in a measured accent, "The last artifact."
Qetu says in a measured accent, "It held visions."
Asildu says, "I can't really say I learned anything I didn't already know. The haze lifted a little, though."
Strawberry Nurse Illiya's group just arrived.
Illiya bobs a quick curtsy to Asildu.
Casari briefly spreads her arms outward and begins to chant sharply. The skipping, sparkling rhythm entices the air to shed moisture and to warm as if under a summer sun.
The air shifts as the persuasive melody of the enchante surrounds you, and suddenly the area seems hotter and drier.
Asildu nods politely.
Couri asks, "Did ye know anythin of the knife? Or were it new ta ye?"
Illiya grins at Casari, her dimples flashing into view.
Harsh lets out a hearty cheer for Casari!
Harsh quietly says, "I do not have a towel."
Harsh blushes a bright red color.
Harsh pats himself down looking for something!
Asildu says, "I studied it quite thoroughly many years ago."
Qetu gestures, and a strong warm breeze swirls around Harsh.
Harsh beams at Qetu!
Harsh mumbles a word of general praise.
Couri asks, "Were it made by the Heralds?"
Valynn just arrived.
Asildu chuckles.
Asildu says, "So many questions."
Sir Imroth just arrived.
Valynn nods politely.
Imroth draws forth a sungold-inlaid Imperial spear with a gleaming split-blade tip.
Fearless Crobin's group just arrived.
Casari asks Asildu, "In the places where these objects are left, the memory of cruelty and malice is etched deeply into the aether. Did you sense that all those years ago?"
Couri says, "I hae a verae inquisitive mind."
Imroth says, "Breath of the Heralds himself."
Illiya hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return.
Asildu says, "I promise, I'll tell what I know. I just wanted to give others a chance to arrive, if they wanted to hear."
Crobin waves to Couri.
Valynn looks at Harsh, obviously trying not to grin.
Crobin hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return.
Leayne waves.
Crobin shakes Imroth's hand.
Crobin hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return.
Desert Blossom Zersha's group just arrived.
Imroth bows his head and chants a prayer.
Crobin hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.
Valynn hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Valynn with a warm smile.
Couri waves to Crobin.
Crobin hugs Betlind, getting a smile in return.
Leayne hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return.
Crobin waves to Zersha.
Couri beams at Leayne!
Betlind hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Betlind with a warm smile.
Leayne hugs Couri, who wraps her arms around Leayne with a warm smile.
Couri hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Couri with a warm smile.
Betlind hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Betlind with a warm smile.
Zersha waves to Crobin.
Crobin waves to Maraisel.
Zersha waves to Leayne.
Betlind hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.
Couri hugs Betlind, getting a smile in return.
Qetu nods politely to Crobin.
Crobin gives Harsh a brotherly hug, ruffling his hair with his knuckles.
Valynn hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Valynn with a warm smile.
Betlind bows to Asildu.
Crobin shakes Qetu's hand.
Couri hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return.
Imroth gestures.
Tendrils of translucent white writhe around his Imperial spear.
Valynn hugs Zersha, getting a smile in return.
Leayne just hugged Harsh.
Illiya says to Asildu, "You're looking better."
Imroth bows his head and chants a prayer.
Asildu nods politely.
Betlind hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return.
Valynn hugs Couri, who wraps her arms around Valynn with a warm smile.
Leayne hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.
Betlind just hugged Harsh.
Imroth's shadowleaf cloak emits a loud *snap*.
A soft silver glow briefly envelops Imroth's Imperial spear.
Imroth bows his head and chants a prayer.
Zersha hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return.
Illiya hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Illiya with a warm smile.
Leayne hugs Betlind, getting a smile in return.
Bastion of Life Karthor just arrived.
Illiya hugs Betlind, who wraps her arms around Illiya with a warm smile.
Asildu says to Illiya, "I'm feeling better."
Betlind bows to Qetu.
Betlind bows to Casari.
Imroth scoffs.
Betlind beams!
Karthor waves.
Casari waves to Betlind.
Betlind hugs Couri, who wraps her arms around Betlind with a warm smile.
Leayne waves to Asildu.
Betlind bows to Karthor.
Imroth gestures.
Imroth bows his head and chants a prayer.
Valynn hugs Betlind, getting a smile in return.
Leayne smiles at Karthor, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Valynn hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.
Illiya says to Asildu, "That is very good to hear."
Valynn casually observes the area.
Mountain Lord Ezerak just arrived.
Imroth asks, "Is it?"
Crobin pats Karthor on the back.
Asildu says to Casari, "I sensed history, but I can't say I sensed the cruelty."
Crobin waves to Casari.
Imroth gestures.
Imroth bows his head and chants a prayer.
Asildu says, "I think something may have been blanketing that."
Valynn raises a hand to her chest and bows her head to Ezerak.
Betlind attaches some storm-grey plate greaves set with deep blue flecked tidal bloodstones to her legs.
Betlind dusts herself off.
Imroth gestures.
Casari says to Asildu, "I'm not surprised if whatever kept these places from most would also cloud the echoes."
Imroth bows his head and chants a prayer.
Crobin smiles at Harsh.
Ezerak waves to Valynn.
Leayne nods to Crobin.
Valynn grins.
Imroth gestures.
Brilliant, hair-like threads of light form a wispy crown around his head.
Asildu says to Casari, "It's very possible."
Crobin shakes Ezerak's hand.
Asildu nods.
Imroth bows his head and chants a prayer.
Karthor closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.
A soothing melody plays across the area near Asildu, each soft, tranquil note seeming to aid in maintaining his calm.
Harsh gasps at Betlind!
Picnic Basketcase Allye just arrived.
Harsh grins at Betlind.
Betlind looks at Harsh and coughs.
Crobin hugs Allye, who wraps her arms around Crobin with a warm smile.
Harsh chuckles.
Allye hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Allye with a warm smile.
Imroth gestures.
Valynn grins at Allye.
Imroth bows his head and chants a prayer.
Zersha flashes a quick grin at Betlind.
Allye's ears perk up happily.
Zersha hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.
Valynn hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.
Leayne hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.
Allye hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return.
Betlind hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.
Allye hugs Zersha, who wraps her arms around Allye with a warm smile.
Asildu says, "But that particular artifact was another dangerous one, in their hands."
Allye grins sheepishly.
Allye hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Allye with a warm smile.
Allye hugs Betlind, getting a smile in return.
Valynn casually observes the area.
Ryeka just arrived.
Harsh gazes hopefully at Allye.
Qetu puts his talisman in his talisman case.
Valynn grins at Karthor.
Imroth gestures.
Imroth bows his head and chants a prayer.
Casari asks, "It seemed to open a hole to a place with blinding light. Do you have any ideas about that?"
Ryeka smiles at Asildu, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Karthor waves to Valynn.
Allye gets a dark Rissan chocolate cupcake lavishly swirled with hazelnut ganache from inside a little lilac lunchbox.
Allye offers Harsh a dark Rissan chocolate cupcake lavishly swirled with hazelnut ganache.
Harsh beams!
Harsh accepts Allye's chocolate cupcake.
Harsh takes a bite of the cupcake.
Imroth gestures.
Imroth lifts his a sungold-inlaid Imperial spear with a gleaming split-blade tip toward the heavens and with a mighty shout displays his righteous wrath.
Harsh mumbles a word of general praise.
Allye grins.
Imroth bows his head and chants a prayer.
Asildu nods to Casari.
Harsh takes a bite of the cupcake.
Crobin asks, "What was the dagger used for...do you know?"
Asildu says, "It was a tool. One that was used to help them get here."
Crobin smiles at Leayne.
Imroth gestures.
The air around Imroth shimmers with a blinding yellow luminescence. The scintillating light writhes and twists, abruptly coalescing into a translucent field before blinking out of sight.
Leayne nods to Crobin.
Imroth bows his head and chants a prayer.
Sir Madigan's group just arrived.
Madigan grins at Challeirra.
Crobin waves to Madigan.
Harsh renders Madigan an awkward salute, nearly poking his eye out with his thumb.
Crobin waves to Challeirra.
Madigan snaps to attention and hails Crobin with a crisp hand salute.
Challeirra waves to Crobin.
Betlind bows to Madigan.
Leayne waves to Madigan.
Crobin waves to Ryeka.
Betlind hugs Challeirra, who wraps her arms around Betlind with a warm smile.
Madigan smiles at Betlind.
Valynn smiles at Madigan.
Imroth pivots in Madigan's direction and salutes him with his Imperial spear, bringing the weapon downwards in a precise, fluid movement.
Imroth gestures.
Challeirra hugs Betlind, getting a smile in return.
Imroth bows his head and chants a prayer.
Madigan grins at Valynn.
Ryeka lets out a hearty cheer for Crobin!
Harsh takes a bite of the cupcake.
Leayne smiles at Challeirra, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Casari says to Asildu, "I was wondering. That makes sense."
Challeirra hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Challeirra with a warm smile.
Casari nods to Asildu.
Ryeka wraps her arms around Madigan, giving Madigan a great big bear hug!
Challeirra hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Challeirra with a warm smile.
Crobin ponders.
Crobin hugs Challeirra, who wraps her arms around Crobin with a warm smile.
Harsh grins.
Imroth gestures.
Imroth bows his head and chants a prayer.
Ezerak asks Asildu, "Ah, so they indeed are not native to here?"
Harsh takes a bite of the cupcake.
Madigan touches the tattoo on his back and closes his eyes in concentration.
You notice as a black dog pads into the room.
The black dog begins to watch the goings on carefully.
Imroth gestures.
A dull orange glow settles around him.
Asildu says, "That knife has the ability to cut through anything and everything. Including reality."
Imroth bows his head and chants a prayer.
Casari says, "Had, anyway."
Betlind blinks.
Harsh takes a bite of the cupcake.
Imroth gestures.
A faint silvery aura glistens around Imroth.
Imroth bows his head and chants a prayer.
Qetu says in a measured accent, "Well not anymore."
Asildu says, "Well... it had the ability. It doesn't anymore."
Ryeka blinks.
A pained expression crosses Valynn's face.
Imroth ponders.
Qetu nods to Asildu.
Ryeka nods.
Madigan gestures.
Harsh takes a bite of the cupcake.
Karthor strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.
Illiya nods to Asildu.
Leayne frowns.
Casari says, "I hope they don't have the strength to make another one out of our star."
Asildu says, "No, not native. But they've been here long enough, they may as well be."
Crobin asks, "Does it not seem odd they can be broken so easy?"
Imroth speaks a few words of righteousness in Truffenyi's name.
Suddenly, Imroth's voice is amplified tenfold as it echoes off to the distance, punctuated by a loud rallying call!
Harsh sniffs the air around him.
Qetu says in a measured accent, "It produced visions to those who were pushing at it, before it was shvoed and destroyed."
Harsh quietly says, "Hi pulsing black."
Casari says to Harsh, "Zfora."
Madigan gestures.
A dull orange glow settles around him.
Harsh nods to Casari.
Majelaket just arrived.
Qetu traces a careful sigil in the air.
Harsh quietly says to Casari, "I wasnt gonna tell everyone."
Harsh grins.
Wind Listener Sceth just arrived.
Casari shrugs.
Crobin hugs Sceth, getting a smile in return.
Sceth hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Sceth with a warm smile.
Valynn grins at Sceth.
Asildu says, "I'm not sure I'd say they can be broken easily."
Sceth hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return.
Valynn just hugged Sceth.
Madigan smiles at Sceth.
Leayne nods to Crobin.
Crobin says, "What makes them so easy."
Ryeka pets a mottled slate grey kitten.
Ryeka winces slightly as the slate grey kitten chews a bit on her arm.
Asildu says, "Finding them is the hardest part. Breaking them... I'd say it's easier now than it would have been when I found them."
Valynn nods.
Betlind nods.
Majelaket casually observes the area.
Madigan nods to Harsh.
Sceth just hugged Harsh.
Harsh hugs Sceth, who wraps her arms around Harsh with a warm smile.
Ezerak asks Asildu, "Because the Heralds are weakening?"
Madigan gestures.
Madigan's sturdy belt emits a loud *snap*.
Crobin nods to Leayne.
An Elven waitress places some wild sorrel soup on the table.
Asildu nods.
Ryeka gets some wild sorrel soup from atop a polished wooden table.
Casari moves over to guard Asildu.
Ryeka takes a sip of the soup.
Asildu says, "And distracted."
Madigan draws forth a serrated Imperial spear with an intricately carved rockwood shaft.
Valynn glances at a mottled slate grey kitten and grins.
Asildu raises an eyebrow.
Harsh winks at Madigan.
Qetu searches around for a moment.
Ryeka moves some wild sorrel soup to her left hand.
Madigan nods to Harsh.
An Elven waitress places some wild sorrel soup on the table.
Ryeka gets some wild sorrel soup from atop a polished wooden table.
Asildu asks, "Hmm. Maybe now isn't such a good time?"
A soft silver glow briefly envelops Madigan's Imperial spear.
Ryeka offers Asildu some wild sorrel soup.
Zersha leans on Betlind.
Ryeka says, "This might be better for you."
Crobin asks, "Why isn't it a good time?"
Ryeka looks at Asildu and blushes.
Majelaket goes down.
Asildu accepts Ryeka's wild sorrel soup.
Asildu nods politely to Ryeka.
Betlind rubs Zersha's back.
Zersha grins at Betlind, her dimples flashing into view.
Valynn gazes down at the floor.
Majelaket just arrived.
Ryeka takes a sip of the soup.
Asildu says, "I'm feeling like maybe I'm in danger."
Zersha casually observes the area.
Imroth smirks at Asildu.
Ryeka blinks at Asildu.
Majelaket takes a sip of his toddy.
Madigan sheathes his Imperial spear.
Casari says to Asildu, "Probably not from down here, at least."
Qetu traces a careful sigil in the air.
Valynn searches around for a moment.
Illiya lays her hand on Asildu's arm.
Leayne giggles at Crobin.
Betlind moves into position to cover Asildu from harm.
Imroth fixes Asildu with a solid, steady stare.
Illiya glances at Imroth.
Harsh lays his open palm over Asildu's head.
A deep indigo halo appears briefly around Asildu's head.
Valynn searches around for a moment.
Allye closes her eyes for a moment and grows still.
Valynn raises an eyebrow.
Asildu says, "For what it's worth, I'm here with the best of intentions."
Zersha smiles at Betlind, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Harsh smiles.
Imroth says, "Me too."
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Ryeka nods to Asildu.
Crobin says, "You haven't done anything to make us not trust you recently."
Harsh grins at Crobin.
Imroth glances at Crobin.
Ryeka takes a sip of the soup.
Crobin says, "Though last night attack was rough."
Zersha softly says to Imroth in a Velakan accent, "He did say 'recently'."
Asildu says, "I had nothing to do with that."
Crobin says, "Didn't say you did."
Imroth clears his throat.
Imroth grins at Zersha.
Crobin says, "Just saying it was hard hitting."
Crobin says, "Seemed more focused."
Asildu nods.
Zersha grins at Imroth, her dimples flashing into view.
Majelaket takes a sip of his toddy.
Asildu says, "And while I know it means little to most, the things I did before weren't really me, either."
A soothing melody plays across the area near Asildu, each soft, tranquil note seeming to aid in maintaining his calm.
Imroth says, "I can't believe people are now just feeding you soup like a buddy."
Casari says, "That's become clear to some of us."
Ryeka says, "Methinks the Heralds are finding things aren't going their way- and they aren't pleased."
Ezerak nods at Casari, obviously agreeing with her views.
Black Fox Illiahanna just arrived.
Ectheleon just arrived.
Crobin says, "People believe in second chances."
Ryeka winks at Asildu.
Illiahanna hugs Sceth, who wraps her arms around Illiahanna with a warm smile.
Fanatic Jecala just arrived.
Sceth hugs Illiahanna, who wraps her arms around Sceth with a warm smile.
Crobin hugs Ectheleon, who wraps his arms around Crobin with a warm smile.
Crobin hugs Illiahanna, who wraps her arms around Crobin with a warm smile.
Ectheleon hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Ectheleon with a warm smile.
Leayne hugs Illiahanna, who wraps her arms around Leayne with a warm smile.
Illiya nods to Crobin.
Asildu says, "I don't think I've been myself for a very long time."
Ectheleon hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Ectheleon with a warm smile.
Illiahanna hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Illiahanna with a warm smile.
Couri hugs Ectheleon, who wraps his arms around Couri with a warm smile.
Ryeka nods.
Ectheleon beams at Couri!
Ectheleon hugs Couri, who wraps her arms around Ectheleon with a warm smile.
Jecala puts her skefne in her thigh bag.
Sceth says, "Brb."
Leayne hugs Ectheleon, who wraps his arms around Leayne with a warm smile.
Asildu says, "I just didn't realize it until it was too late."
Wind Listener Sceth goes out.
Zersha whispers something to Betlind.
Zersha gazes thoughtfully at Asildu.
Imroth scoffs.
Allye trills, her ears relaxing minutely back against her head.
Leayne stands near Crobin.
Wind Listener Sceth's group just arrived.
Betlind grins at Zersha, her dimples flashing into view.
Asildu takes a sip of the soup.
Ryeka says, "I spoke with a friend about your plight."
Sceth snuggles up to Thanator.
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Imroth says, "I don't think that is a good excuse."
Asildu raises an eyebrow in Ryeka's direction.
Ryeka wraps her arms around Thanator, giving Thanator a great big bear hug!
Crobin gives Thanator a brotherly hug, rubbing his scalp with his knuckles.
Illiahanna hugs Thanator, who wraps his arms around Illiahanna with a warm smile.
Jecala gazes off into the distance.
Asildu says to Imroth, "If you ever lose full control over your own will, we'll see if you change your mind."
Asildu says, "But I accept the judgment."
Ryeka takes a sip of the soup.
Asildu says, "If you've never experienced it, you wouldn't know."
Betlind whispers something to Zersha.
Betlind leans on Zersha.
Imroth asks, "So if I kill you now, tomorrow I can just say "Oh I wasn't feeling myself"?"
Lady of the Watch Dantia just arrived.
Valynn whispers something to Imroth.
Casari says, "You assume you can kill him now."
Crobin just hugged Dantia.
Harsh grins.
Dantia joins Madigan's group.
Leayne dimples at Dantia.
Dantia touches Madigan with a confident grace and heartfelt smile.
Thanator hugs Illiahanna, who wraps her arms around Thanator with a warm smile.
Asildu says to Imroth, "That's not the same, but think what you will."
Allye nibbles her lip thoughtfully.
Madigan gently kisses Dantia on the cheek.
Madigan moves into position to block attacks against Dantia!
Imroth exclaims, "I can't believe you all!"
Thanator wraps his arms lovingly around Sceth, snuggling close.
Dantia smiles.
Illiya smiles at Dantia, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Sceth snickers at Thanator.
Majelaket takes a sip of his toddy.
Illiahanna just hugged Dantia.
Harsh quietly says, "And you further assume you would make it to tomorrow."
Harsh chuckles.
Thanator hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Thanator with a warm smile.
Valynn grins at Imroth.
Imroth exclaims, "I can't believe you all want to play house and do errands for him now!"
Thanator hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Thanator with a warm smile.
Betlind begins chortling at Harsh.
Ryeka takes a sip of the soup.
Thanator nods at Imroth, obviously agreeing with his views.
Crobin asks, "Is it hard to believe?"
Casari says, "I can't believe you don't see the bigger picture."
Jecala raises her hand in an imaginary toast.
You hear a distant but hearty chuckle as a glass of Starry Road sherry appears in Jecala's right hand!
Imroth asks, "Am I the crazy one?"
Casari says, "Yes."
Jecala quietly says in an esoteric accent, "I am doing nothing but listening."
Illiya chortles softly at some secret joke.
Jecala takes a sip of her sherry.
Thanator sheathes his haledroth hammer.
Sceth ponders.
Zersha shifts her weight.
Crobin says, "People in a general way want to see the best in people most of the time."
Betlind says, "Forgiveness and mercy are part of being a paladin, I feel."
Dantia adjusts her Therengian rose into place.
Ryeka takes a sip of the soup.
Jecala takes a sip of her sherry.
Allye says, "Not crazy."
Zersha nods to Betlind.
Illiya nods at Crobin, obviously agreeing with his views.
Crobin smiles at Ectheleon.
Illiahanna puts her tabby in her silk haversack.
Thanator wraps his arms around Ryeka, giving Ryeka a great big bear hug!
Jecala takes a sip of her sherry.
Illiya says, "Besides, we have more to gain by helping him than killing him now."
Leayne smiles at Thanator, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Couri says, "I want answers ta fight the Heralds and the Liraxes if'n need be."
Valynn stands near a polished wooden table.
Jecala takes a sip of her sherry.
The black dog growls, "So, we all know (besies Imroth) for a fact that he isn't still working for the Harolds?"
Imroth exclaims, "Righteousness it to be gained! Judgement is to be gained!"
Zersha softly says to Imroth in a Velakan accent, "He does seem to be trying to help us now. I don't know that it makes up for the harm helped with but it is something."
Ezerak says, "Not asking anyone to forgive him. But he presents a way to strike at the Heralds."
Qetu says in a measured accent, "If the visions are to be trusted, we still need to destroy one more artifact."
Ryeka takes a sip of the soup.
Valynn leans against a polished wooden table.
Ryeka takes a sip of the soup.
Jecala takes a sip of her sherry.
Valynn folds her arms across her chest.
Crobin says, "Nothing is ever a certain in life pup."
Valynn casually observes the area.
Sceth gets a gilded goblet of dark red absinthe from inside her book bag.
Jecala takes a sip of her sherry.
Dantia touches Valynn with a confident grace.
Ectheleon nods at Crobin, obviously agreeing with his views.
Sceth offers Thanator a gilded goblet of dark red absinthe.
Dantia touches Thanator with a confident grace.
Imroth says, "I cannot believe everyone just forgets what you did."
Dantia touches Harsh with a confident grace.
Zersha shakes her head at Imroth.
Valynn smiles at Dantia.
Asildu says, "The destruction of the last artifact helped spur another memory in the back of my mind. It's not clear enough yet for me to be able to provide directions, but I think it will be very soon. I'm devoting my time to recalling it through the fog."
Harsh quietly exclaims, "Killing him now would only be serving an emotional response, take that for all you've done wether in your right mind or not you heathen!"
Crobin says, "No one has forgot."
Betlind frowns at Imroth.
Harsh looks at Imroth and shrugs.
Couri says, "Nae one forgets."
Betlind nods to Asildu.
Ryeka nods to Asildu.
Thanator quietly says to Imroth, "Not everyone, I'm actually in agreeance with you."
Imroth says, "It really seems like you did."
Qetu nods to Asildu.
Crobin says, "Thana you just want to hit something."
Crobin smiles at Thanator.
Sceth offers Thanator a gilded goblet of dark red absinthe.
Thanator nods at Crobin, obviously agreeing with his views.
Crobin chuckles.
Madigan smiles at Crobin.
Thanator quietly says to Crobin, "That too."
Thanator accepts Sceth's red absinthe.
Qetu asks Asildu in a measured accent, "The knife held memories or visions, did you ever encounter that?"
Valynn looks at Thanator, obviously trying not to grin.
Imroth exclaims, "Just feel the genocidal maniac some soup, he feels bad about what he did so it's all good now!"
Thanator hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return.
Crobin sighs.
Illiya just hugged Harsh.
Valynn hugs Thanator, who wraps his arms around Valynn with a warm smile.
Harsh hugs Illiahanna, who wraps her arms around Harsh with a warm smile.
Thanator gives Harsh a brotherly hug, ruffling his hair with his knuckles.
Illiya says, "I must go, good luck everyone."
Harsh hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.
Illiahanna hugs Harsh, who wraps his arms around Illiahanna with a warm smile.
Illiya says to Asildu, "Look forward to your future recollection."
Asildu says, "But if my help isn't needed or wanted, I will understand."
Betlind hugs Illiahanna, who wraps her arms around Betlind with a warm smile.
Crobin says, "You are much like a dog with a bone at times Imroth."
Illiahanna chuckles.
Allye nods to Illiya.
Thanator hugs Illiahanna, who wraps her arms around Thanator with a warm smile.
Betlind giggles.
Valynn pats Imroth on the back.
Betlind hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.
Zersha whispers something to Imroth.
Illiahanna snickers.
Thanator hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.
Strawberry Nurse Illiya goes out.
Sceth giggles at Illiahanna.
Imroth says, "No, you are all serving the evil that we should be fighting."
The black dog pads off.
Betlind gazes sadly at Imroth.
Harsh hugs Illiahanna, who wraps her arms around Harsh with a warm smile.
Dantia raises an eyebrow.
Majelaket takes a sip of his toddy.
Asildu says to Imroth, "I'm not serving them."
Casari says to Asildu, "Don't let the daftness of a few stop you from doing what's right."
Harsh grins at Illiahanna.
Sceth ponders the double illi
Crobin says, "I am serving no one but my own curiousities."
Harsh nods to Sceth.
Ezerak nods at Casari, obviously agreeing with her views.
Illiahanna grins at Harsh.
Jecala quietly asks Imroth in an esoteric accent, "Do you have a plan to defeat the Heralds?"
Couri nods at Crobin, obviously agreeing with his views.
Imroth points at Asildu.
Asildu says to Casari, "Oh, it won't stop me. I'll do it myself, if I have to. It would just take longer."
Imroth says, "Killing their messenger would be a start."
Zersha says to Imroth in a Velakan accent, "They've done worse to him than we ever could."
Qetu asks Imroth in a measured accent, "To what end should you kill him?"
Zersha looks at Imroth and shrugs.
Betlind says to Imroth, "Please put your spear away."
Imroth says, "I won't fight here."
Illiahanna gives Sceth a good pinch!
A soothing melody plays across the area near Asildu, each soft, tranquil note seeming to aid in maintaining his calm.
Crobin says, "We have killed him many times, and it hasn't seemed to move us closer to getting to the heralds."
Ezerak says to Imroth, "Because that's helped so much so far."
Crobin says, "Hell."
Jecala quietly asks Imroth in an esoteric accent, "How do you figure?"
Sceth flinches.
Crobin says, "Even the HEralds have killed him themselves."
Sceth gets a gilded goblet of dark red absinthe from inside her book bag.
Imroth exclaims, "Good!"
Sceth clutches her throat, eyes wide with shock.
Crobin says, "And still, we are not in square one, but we are for sure in a square close to it."
Imroth exclaims, "He called for the death and destruction of our people! Our home!"
Harsh quietly says, "Square one point five."
Harsh nods.
Sceth offers Illiahanna a gilded goblet of dark red absinthe.
Illiahanna accepts Sceth's red absinthe.
Illiahanna nods to Sceth.
Betlind frowns.
Imroth exclaims, "But now he gets SOUP!"
Majelaket takes a sip of his toddy.
Ezerak says, "We've killed him at least four, maybe five times, and gained practically nothing for it."
Ectheleon says, "And pain and headaches."
Ectheleon nods.
Ryeka nods to Thanator.
Crobin asks, "You think it is more of a sandwich then soup event?"
Asildu says, "If the soup is a problem, I can stop eating it."
Ectheleon bursts out in a sudden snort of laughter.
Sceth says, "To be fair it is cold. but no one offered me soup."
Zersha shakes her head at Asildu.
Thanator quietly says, "So only about 2000 more times to match his kill count."
Sceth chuckles.
An Elven waitress places some wild sorrel soup on the table.
Ryeka gets some wild sorrel soup from atop a polished wooden table.
Ryeka offers Sceth some wild sorrel soup.
Jecala quietly says to Imroth in an esoteric accent, "Greater good may not always use the most pristine tools."
Sceth accepts Ryeka's wild sorrel soup.
Sceth beams at Ryeka!
Ryeka winks at Sceth.
Betlind says to Imroth, "Not gonna find peace by pursuin' a cycle of violence and revenge."
An Elven waitress places some wild sorrel soup on the table.
Dantia quietly says, "Perhaps Asildu should join Wyvern Trials for a few fights. It might help ease the current tensions."
Dantia chuckles.
Valynn gets some wild sorrel soup from atop a polished wooden table.
Sceth takes a sip of the soup.
Ryeka exclaims, "You didn't say you were hungry, my friend!"
Valynn offers Sceth some wild sorrel soup.
Zersha nods at Betlind, obviously agreeing with her views.
Valynn smirks.
Thanator nods at Dantia, obviously agreeing with her views.
Leayne nods to Dantia.
Sceth grins at Dantia.
Sceth accepts Valynn's wild sorrel soup.
Ectheleon says to Betlind, "An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind."
Imroth says to Betlind, "I don't want peace. I was justice."
Ectheleon nods to Betlind.
Harsh quietly asks, "Is that how we declare this even and a new beginning? if we kill Asildu the number of times to equal the corpses he has left in his wake?"
Harsh gazes at Thanator.
Casari says to Imroth, "Your own actions brought ruin to countless when he wasn't in the picture. Get some perspective."
Sceth takes a bite of some wild sorrel soup and chews carefully on it.
Sceth takes a bite of some wild sorrel soup and chews carefully on it.
Jecala quietly says to Imroth in an esoteric accent, "What you propose is not justice, it is vengeance."
Crobin says, "I think it is more of a sandwich thing."
Imroth asks Casari, "My what?"
Valynn looks at Sceth, obviously trying not to grin.
Crobin asks, "Can someone give Imroth a sandwich?"
Betlind says to Imroth, "Aye, and justice will be done. This is something larger than us."
Illiahanna grins at Crobin.
Illiahanna chortles softly at some secret joke.
Casari asks Asildu, "In any case. You said you believe you are close to finding another one?"
Leayne picks up a grilled cheese sandwich.
Thanator quietly says, "Justice, vengeance, often one and the same."
Illiahanna takes a sip of her absinthe.
Leayne offers Imroth a grilled cheese sandwich.
Asildu says, "Look, I know what you all saw my body do. The things you heard my voice say. I'm not denying it. I'm not asking for forgiveness. I'm asking for you all to hear me and understand that I'm trying to help now. I have better control over my mind and I know the right path. I'm trying to take it, while I can."
Crobin says, "Thank you love."
Asildu nods to Casari.
Leayne giggles.
Betlind nods to Asildu.
Jecala quietly says in an esoteric accent, "A single coin may have two sides."
Jecala raises her hand in an imaginary toast.
You hear a distant but hearty chuckle as a mug of flaming glogg appears in Jecala's right hand!
Ryeka nods to Asildu.
Asildu says to Casari, "I think I'm very close to the memory."
Jecala jumps back a few feet and lands on her rump, looking dazed!
Zfora softly asks Asildu, "Why did the Heralds need your body?"
Imroth asks, "So you were not in control of your body at all? For any of that?"
Qetu moves over to guard Couri.
Thanator takes a sip of his absinthe.
Casari says, "We're ready to take another weapon off their board, as soon as you remember."
Jecala stands up.
Valynn gazes silently at Asildu.
Jecala jumps back a few feet and lands on her rump, looking dazed!
Jecala stands up.
Couri leans back against Qetu with a loving smile.
Jecala takes a sip of her glogg.
Imroth says, "I can't be part of this."
Harsh quietly asks, "Why is everyone guarding everyone and why has nobody guarded me?"
Sceth takes a bite of some wild sorrel soup and chews carefully on it.
Harsh raises an eyebrow.
Sceth takes a bite of some wild sorrel soup and chews carefully on it.
Sceth finishes off her wild sorrel soup.
Dantia pats Harsh on the back.
Madigan grins at Harsh.
Jecala takes a sip of her glogg.
Karthor moves over to guard Harsh.
Leayne pats Harsh on the back.
Karthor looks at Harsh and shrugs.
Imroth says, "You are all betraying your people."
Harsh grins at Karthor.
Sceth takes a bite of some wild sorrel soup and chews carefully on it.
Thanator moves over to guard Harsh.
Sceth takes a bite of some wild sorrel soup and chews carefully on it.
Allye grins at Karthor.
Crobin chuckles.
Sceth asks, "Who is all?"
Harsh gives Karthor a brotherly hug, ruffling his hair with his knuckles.
Jecala takes a sip of her glogg.
Asildu says to Zfora, "I don't know. I don't even know if it was intentional. Whatever those artifacts did to me."
Karthor grins.
Crobin says, "Harsh could take us all out with just one box."
Couri says, "There is no box here, Harsh."
Jecala takes a sip of her glogg.
Jecala nods at Crobin, obviously agreeing with his views.
Crobin smiles at Couri.
Ectheleon gasps at Harsh!
Sceth takes a bite of some wild sorrel soup and chews carefully on it.
Sceth finishes off her wild sorrel soup.
Leayne giggles at Couri.
Thanator nods at Crobin, obviously agreeing with his views.
Sceth gets an applewood wand topped with an autumn jasper pumpkin from inside her book bag.
Sir Imroth trudges out.
Ryeka puts her bowl in her spidersilk backpack.
Sceth swirls the applewood wand through a puzzling series of gestures (showoff!). A glass of Gor'Tog Golden Grog appears in her left hand!
Betlind slowly empties her lungs.
Majelaket gazes out.
Leayne drops a grilled cheese sandwich.
Sceth moves an applewood wand topped with an autumn jasper pumpkin to her left hand.
Sceth moves a glass of Gor'Tog Golden Grog to her right hand.
Valynn clucks her tongue and shakes her head.
Crobin gasps at Leayne!
Sceth offers Leayne a glass of Gor'Tog Golden Grog.
Leayne picks up a grilled cheese sandwich.
Zersha softly says to Betlind in a Velakan accent, "I'm not of any help here, I should go see if my sister needs any last minute help before trivia. If you come, just pull the chime and someone will let you in."
Illiahanna glances at Leayne.
Qetu leans back against Couri with a loving smile.
Leayne offers Crobin a grilled cheese sandwich.
Crobin accepts Leayne's cheese sandwich.
Zersha pulls Betlind to her in a tight hug.
Illiahanna shakes her head at Leayne.
Crobin says, "Thank you love."
Crobin takes a bite of the sandwich.
Betlind pulls Zersha to her in a tight hug.
Zersha softly says to Betlind in a Velakan accent, "And be careful."
Betlind nods to Zersha.
Zersha glances at Asildu.
Crobin kisses Leayne. And he doesn't seem to want to stop.
Betlind smiles at Zersha, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Leayne softly says, "Daisy hunted it."
Zersha nods to Betlind.
Crobin nods.
Sceth grins.
Zersha sinks into a deep curtsy.
Desert Blossom Zersha goes out.
Illiahanna grins at Leayne.
Crobin takes a bite of a grilled cheese sandwich. The faint scent of sharp cheddar and dill fills the air.
Majelaket takes a sip of his toddy.
Leayne looks at Sceth and sighs.
Karthor closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.
Sceth offers Leayne a glass of Gor'Tog Golden Grog.
Leayne accepts Sceth's Gor'Tog Golden Grog.
Sceth smiles.
Jecala studies the faces around her.
Leayne softly says to Sceth, "Thank you."
Crobin takes a bite of a grilled cheese sandwich. The faint scent of sharp cheddar and dill fills the air.
Jecala bows her head and chants a psalm.
Leayne takes a sip of her Grog.
Asildu says, "I don't want to cause fighting amongst you all. It might be best I go, for now."
Ezerak says, "Well, there's certainly something to be said for a man with such resolve."
Jecala quietly says in an esoteric accent, "Imroth is just...like that."
Allye says, "We'll do that whether you're here or not."
Allye appears to be trying hard not to grin.
Ezerak nods at Allye, obviously agreeing with her views.
Leayne grins at Allye, her dimples flashing into view.
Ryeka nods to Allye.
Harsh quietly says, "The fighting has been going on since the heralds first arrived, among us."
Jecala raises her hand in an imaginary toast.
You hear a distant but hearty chuckle as a tankard of Cutthroat Lager appears in Jecala's right hand!
Jecala takes a sip of her Lager.
Harsh quietly says, "Little to do with you, but you are an outlet for some rage it seems."
Valynn nods at Harsh, obviously agreeing with his views.
Jecala takes a sip of her Lager.
Harsh nods to Asildu.
Ectheleon says to Asildu, "People will never find a consensus on any topic, having varying opinions shouldn't stop the conversation though."
Karthor says in a Haakish accent, "Soup's probly one o' the less ridiculous things fer adventurers to fight over, really."
Jecala takes a sip of her Lager.
Karthor scratches his head.
Jecala takes a sip of her Lager.
Ryeka says, "Some are a little more eager than wise, Asildu- and I think that's what happened here."
Asildu says, "At the very least, I was able to provide the information I promised."
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Ectheleon smiles.
Harsh grins at Karthor.
Ryeka says, "No harm intended, but gery unpleasant."
Ryeka says, "Very."
Qetu says to Asildu in a measured accent, "That is true."
Betlind smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Asildu says, "It's important you all understand the items you are helping to remove from the board."
Ryeka nods to Asildu.
Asildu says, "Items the Heralds no longer will have access to."
Thanator quietly says, "Ok off to WT."
Qetu asks in a measured accent, "The last item is the Dice?"
Thanator brushes his lips against Sceth's in a loving kiss.
Ryeka rubs her eyes.
Harsh pats Thanator on the back.
Thanator hugs Leayne, who wraps her arms around Thanator with a warm smile.
Majelaket whispers something to Harsh.
Thanator hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Thanator with a warm smile.
Harsh gives Thanator a brotherly hug, rubbing his scalp with his knuckles.
Sceth asks, "Are we doing another artifact . now?"
Thanator hugs Illiahanna, who wraps her arms around Thanator with a warm smile.
Crobin hugs Thanator, who wraps his arms around Crobin with a warm smile.
Sceth pulls Thanator towards her!
Betlind shakes her head at Sceth.
Thanator gives Harsh a brotherly hug, ruffling his hair with his knuckles.
Sceth just kissed Thanator.
Sceth says, "Ok going too."
Thanator hugs Valynn, getting a smile in return.
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Sceth waves.
Valynn hugs Thanator, who wraps his arms around Valynn with a warm smile.
Jecala takes a sip of her Lager.
Karthor says in a Haakish accent, "I hope someone's on top o' that understandin'. I'm still back at "there're artifacts"."
Thanator snaps to attention and hails Madigan with a crisp hand salute.
Karthor twitches.
Thanator snaps to attention and hails Dantia with a crisp hand salute.
Leayne softly says, "Be safe all."
Jecala takes a sip of her Lager.
Leayne waves.
Dantia smiles at Thanator.
Crobin says, "Be safe all."
Harsh nods.
Thanator wraps his arms around Ryeka, giving Ryeka a great big bear hug!
Madigan gets a steaming mug of midnight black coffee from inside his traveler's pack.
Majelaket takes a sip of his toddy.
Jecala takes a sip of her Lager.
Sceth smiles and hugs everyone
Valynn waves.
Sceth glances at Asildu.
Jecala takes a sip of her Lager.
Sceth says, "Not you."
Ectheleon waves.
Wind Listener Sceth goes out, leading her group.
Valynn goes out.
Asildu says, "Their destruction may help me, but it also helps your Immortals. And I feel like that is important to you all."
Asildu nods.
Betlind nods at Asildu, obviously agreeing with his views.
Allye nods to Asildu.
Crobin says, "If I can be of use finding the next artifact like me know."
Ryeka nods to Asildu.
Harsh quietly says, "Immortals huh."
Madigan takes a sip of his coffee.
Leayne nods to Crobin.
Ryeka ponders.
Jecala quietly says in an esoteric accent, "Would be too convenient if it was in one of our vaults..."
Fearless Crobin saunters out, leading his group.
Jecala sighs.
Asildu says, "I'll return when this memory is a bit more clear. With any luck, that will be very soon."
Madigan says, "I am off to the Wyvern Trials. Good luck folks."
Casari nods.
Ryeka offers Asildu a wood panther bead.
Ectheleon nods to Asildu.
Madigan raises his hand in a quick salute.
Betlind nods to Asildu.
Zfora asks Asildu, ""Our" immortals - but not yours?"
Dantia nods to Madigan.
Ectheleon says, "Be well as you can be til then."
Madigan forces Challeirra out of his group.
Madigan smiles at Challeirra.
Ectheleon goes out.
Challeirra smiles at Madigan.
Sir Madigan goes out, leading his group.
Asildu says to Zfora, "They released me long ago."
Ryeka says, "I don't know if this will help- but it can't hurt."
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Brother Harsh hobbles out.
Asildu puts his stick in his scholar's satchel.
Asildu accepts Ryeka's panther bead.
Asildu nods politely to Ryeka.
Karthor stops guarding.
Zfora asks Asildu, "How so?"
Zfora asks Asildu, "They released you without resentment?"
Jecala rummages about her person, looking for something.
Karthor says to Ryeka in a Haakish accent, "It could if he drops it into the soup. Chokin' hazard."
Karthor looks at Ryeka and shrugs.
Black Fox Illiahanna goes out.
Life Sustainer Challeirra strides out.
Asildu says to Zfora, "Ask the angry one. I'm sure he'll tell you in vivid detail."
Jecala gets an apple coyote bead from inside her deerskin duffel.
Zfora grins at Asildu.
Ryeka grins, revealing her dimples.
Jecala quietly says in an esoteric accent, "Starting a prayer chain may be good for you."
Jecala offers Asildu an apple coyote bead.
Zfora asks Asildu, "But - they released you without resentment?"
Asildu says, "Thank you for the food and drink. And for... not deciding to kill me a few thousand times. It's.... appreciated."
Betlind begins chortling at Asildu.
Asildu says to Zfora, "I don't understand your question."
Casari smiles at Asildu.
Jecala offers Asildu an apple coyote bead.
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Asildu says, "When I say released, I mean they have forsaken me."
Asildu puts his bead in his scholar's satchel.
Asildu accepts Jecala's coyote bead.
Asildu nods politely to Jecala.
Casari says to Asildu, "You're on the right path. I'm happy for that, whatever the outcome."
Jecala grins at Asildu, her dimples flashing into view.
Asildu nods to Casari.
Zfora says to Asildu, "I didn't realize we had so much in common."
Ezerak nods at Casari, obviously agreeing with her views.
Asildu looks thoughtfully at Zfora.
Karthor closes his eyes for a moment and grows still.
Ryeka gets a crystal ox bead from inside her herb kit.
Zfora smiles at Asildu.
Ryeka offers Asildu a crystal ox bead.
Betlind says, "The path to redemption is surely open to all, of course."
Allye says, "There is always a path to return to them, should you choose it."
Betlind glances at Zfora.
Jecala nods at Allye, obviously agreeing with her views.
Allye nods to Betlind.
Ryeka smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Majelaket chuckles.
Asildu says, "My focus right now is remembering the locations of the artifacts so I can help you. Our time is short now."
Asildu puts his bead in his scholar's satchel.
Asildu accepts Ryeka's ox bead.
Ryeka says, "I thought someone might need this too."
Asildu gazes at his bead.
Ryeka nods to Asildu.
Betlind nods to Asildu.
Allye smiles.
Asildu says, "I never thought I would be one of those "the end is nigh" people, but we're there."
Betlind grins, revealing her dimples.
Asildu says, "With a bit of luck, that end won't be... -the- end."
Jecala gazes out.
Betlind says, "Well, each time I've heard that, personally, things keep a'goin', so... we'll see."
Majelaket goes out.
Jecala quietly says in an esoteric accent, "Not the first apocalypse we've had on our plates."
Asildu says, "You've all done well so far. I trust you'll continue to do so."
Ryeka nods in agreement.
Casari nods.
Asildu says, "I'll make myself available again as soon as I recall enough to lead you to the next artifact."
Betlind nods.
Casari says, "Thank you, Asildu."
Betlind smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Allye nods to Asildu.
Asildu nods.
Ryeka says, "Stay safe."
Betlind says, "We appreciate all of your help."
Betlind nods emphatically.
Asildu says, "You all as well."
Allye says, "Take care, everyone."
Lowering her head in reverence, Betlind takes a step backward and bends into a formal bow.
Ryeka smiles at Asildu, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Couri curtsies to Asildu.
Asildu bows.
Picnic Basketcase Allye goes out.
Ryeka snaps to attention and hails Asildu with a crisp hand salute.
Asildu steps into a shadow and is simply gone!
Casari stops guarding.
Ryeka strides out.
Casari cracks her knuckles.
Karthor strokes his beard in thoughtful contemplation.
Couri clasps Qetu's hand tenderly and draws him into her arms.
Betlind smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Jecala stands up.
Maraisel says, "Well, that went... well."
Betlind says, "Could have gone far worse."
Betlind nods to Maraisel.
Jecala quietly says in an esoteric accent, "No deaths."
Jecala nods.
Betlind nods at Jecala, obviously agreeing with her views.
Ezerak nods at Maraisel, obviously agreeing with her views.
Betlind stretches her arms.
Casari says, "Some dogs are all bark."
Betlind says, "Well, in that case, suppose it's back to it."
Ezerak says to Maraisel, "Thought it was going to come to blows for sure this time."
Betlind begins chortling at Casari.
Betlind nods to Casari.
Betlind nods to Ezerak.
Maraisel nods at Ezerak, obviously agreeing with his views.
Maraisel says, "I'm glad it didn't."
Ezerak nods at Maraisel, obviously agreeing with her views.
Jecala stretches her arms.
Jecala squints at an engraved menuboard.
Betlind smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Casari says to Betlind, "Thank you for your shield."
Maraisel says, "I'd had to have seen that happen and then not learn of where any of these artifacts are."
Betlind says to Casari, "Always happy to defend and serve."
Betlind smiles at Casari, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
An Elven waitress places some roasted pinenut-stuffed sparrow on the table.
Jecala gets some roasted pinenut-stuffed sparrow from atop a polished wooden table.
Betlind bows to Casari.
Jecala takes a bite of the sparrow.
Jecala takes a bite of the sparrow.
Maraisel says, "Hate to have seen, even."
Maraisel coughs.
Jecala takes a bite of the sparrow.
Ezerak nods to Maraisel.
Couri waves.
Betlind nods to Maraisel.
Jecala takes a bite of the sparrow.
Thinker Couri goes out, leading her group.
Jecala takes a bite of the sparrow.
Ezerak says, "Might as well see it through at this point, at least."
Betlind says, "Aye."
Betlind nods at Ezerak, obviously agreeing with his views.
Jecala gazes at her plate.
Betlind says, "Better than sitting around and waiting."
Ezerak nods at Betlind, obviously agreeing with her views.
Maraisel nods in agreement.
Jecala quietly asks in an esoteric accent, "Why would they serve things on plates but have no plate return?"
Jecala acts puzzled.
Maraisel chuckles at Jecala.
Betlind giggles at Jecala.
Maraisel says, "I've asked that question for years."
Karthor says in a Haakish accent, "Right then, well ya folks take care."
Betlind says, "Keeps the potters employeed."
Karthor raises his hand in a quick salute.
Jecala laughs!
Betlind bows to Karthor.
Bastion of Life Karthor plods out.
Jecala puts her plate on a polished wooden table.
Jecala quietly says in an esoteric accent, "There we go."
Betlind giggles at Jecala.
Betlind says, "Well, I believe I'm gonna go see what all the Bards are getting up to back in Crossin'."
Maraisel nods.
Casari nods to Betlind.
Jecala quietly says in an esoteric accent, "Alright, I have viney snakes to beat up."
Jecala waves.
Betlind hugs Maraisel.
Betlind just hugged Jecala.
Betlind just hugged Casari.
Jecala hugs Betlind, getting a smile in return.
Betlind hugs Ezerak, getting a smile in return.
Casari grins.
Ezerak says, "He could be playing us all for fools, I suppose, but that isn't the feeling I got from him."
Betlind exclaims, "Everyone stay safe!"
Ezerak hugs Betlind, getting a smile in return.
Jecala gets an asini duraka skefne adorned with jaguar-pelt from inside her thigh bag.
Jecala salutes an asini duraka skefne adorned with jaguar-pelt with a graceful sweep of her duraka skefne.
Fanatic Jecala goes out.
Betlind says to Ezerak, "Aye, I think he's comin' out of whatever stupor the Heralds had him under when controllin' him. Feels genuine to me."
Ezerak says, "Clearly, they didn't like him talking to us before."
Betlind nods at Ezerak, obviously agreeing with his views.
Maraisel nods in agreement.
Ezerak says, "I'm still trying to get Asildu bits out of my hair from that time..."
Betlind winces.
Betlind says, "Well! On that note..."
Casari says, "It could be an elaborate Herald strategy, but... they don't seem to possess a strategic bone."
Betlind grins at Ezerak, her dimples flashing into view.
Betlind exclaims, "Everyone take care!"
Lowering her head in reverence, Betlind takes a step backward and bends into a formal bow.
Shield of Starlight Betlind goes out.
Ezerak says to Casari, "Agreed, I do not think they think in that sort of way. Though it is hard to say."
Maraisel says to Casari, "No, I think he's telling the truth. And at great risk, from the sounds of things from that last time they showed their displeasure."
Casari says, "That's what sold me against them."
Ezerak nods at Maraisel, obviously agreeing with her views.
Maraisel nods.
Casari peers through her silversteel spectacles at the russet lynx.
Casari says, "I haven't been to a Bard meeting in a while. I suppose I'll head over there, too."
Maraisel nods.
Maraisel asks, "Are they usually interesting?"
Casari says, "Depends on who you ask."
Maraisel says, "I could be a Bard for a night."
Maraisel chuckles.
Casari says, "Atuen came to one once. That was interesting."
Casari says, "Feel free to join me, if you can swim."
Maraisel joins Casari's group.
Maraisel says, "I can swim. Hopefully I can swim as well as you."
Maraisel grins.
Casari asks Ezerak, "Joining your fellow Bards tonight?"
Ezerak shakes his head.
Ezerak joins Casari's group.
Ezerak left the group.
Casari grins.
Ezerak says, "Oh, you're going to the meeting."
Ezerak chuckles.
Maraisel grins at Ezerak.
Ezerak says, "No, I should head home."
Casari says, "All right. Until next time, Lieutenant."
Maraisel says to Ezerak, "I was wondering why you said no, then joined up."
Maraisel chuckles.
Casari snaps to attention and hails Ezerak with a crisp hand salute.
Ezerak hugs Maraisel, who wraps her arms around Ezerak with a warm smile.
Ezerak waves to Casari.
Maraisel says, "Mixed signals."
Maraisel hugs Ezerak who wraps his arms around Maraisel with a warm smile.
Casari nods at Maraisel, obviously agreeing with her views.
Firehawk Casari goes out, leading her group.