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The Bardic Circle

You say (in common), 'log begun'.

config -prompt
Ok.

You say (in common), 'if anyone casts swarm someone please tell me'.

Athorne pulls his ivory pipe out of a pocket in his robes.

Drystan raises an eyebrow.

You say (in common), 'for editing purposes, I have removed my prompt'.

Athorne lights his pipe and a warm smile crosses his lips.

Drystan will keep his casting of swarms to a minimum.

You nod in recognition to him.
You say (in common), 'Well, thank you!'.
You hug him.

Drystan smiles happily.
Tranquility smirks.

You giggle.

Belsambar looks about and consider's stealing Athorne's pipe...

A magical spring dries up.

Belsambar shudders and thinks better of it.

Cordir nods in recognition to you.

Athorne nods in recognition to Belsambar.

Cordir says, 'Ty, if you would?'.

Katrana says (in common), 'Have no fear the shamaness is here!'.
Katrana rests.

Clue hugs Katrana.

Katrana giggles.
Katrana hugs Clue.

Kaleyah bows before Katrana.
Katrana curtseys gracefully to Kaleyah.

Artanis bows deeply.

Kaleyah hugs Cordir.

time
It is midnight on Zoardryn the 25th, the month of Celebration,in the year 2500.
TFC started up at Thu Nov  1 00:12:42 2001/ The system time is Tue Nov  6 19:12:18 2001

WHO
35 players.
Elf [    Cl:18 Wa:15    ] Samos student of *Wisdom*
Elf [       Ma:17       ] Rhyann Troubled Troublesome Tiger
Ogr [       Sh:26       ] Manx Lin, Shaman of Darkness
Gno [    Sh:27 Wa:23    ] Katrana, Bladed Acolyte Priestess of Fate *S.Adept*
Elf [    Wa:23 Cl:30    ] Anduin, Lunar Knight of Wisdom
Dwa [       Cl:27       ] Artanis, Vending Machine of *Wisdom* {CoE-QM} -TLR-
Elf [  Lesser  Goddess  ] Tamar dreams of the future
Hum [       Sh: 9       ] Zodak, seeker of wisdom
Hum [    Wa:29 Cl:30    ] Armalag Blackflame, The Rock, Guardian of Dreams
Hum [    Wa:28 Cl:30    ] Clue(Mrs Rigel) Weaver Priestess, favored of Fate
Hum [       Ma: 5       ] Soulwound Dark Mage
Hum [    Wa: 7 Cl:28    ] DarkClaw k'Treva, Kindred Spirit.
Hum [    Cl:26 Wa:24    ] Paython Grimward, Graham Cracker of the PrU! Coven
Hel [    Wa: 8 Ma:25    ] Doza, Valiant Mage flies alongside the *Tigers*
Ogr [       Sh:12       ] Goganga the simple minded one
Elf [ Th:21 Ra:30 Ma:30 ] Valo Yagyu, Warden of the Black Conclave
Hum [    Ra: 6 Sh:10    ] Tian, Ornate of Pure Chaos
Dwa [       Cl: 9       ] Orusan is looking for Tamar.
Elf [    Cl:26 Wa:25    ] Solaron, Wyldling of Wisdom.   -Fate-
Hum [    Ra:20 Ma:20    ] Spell Lin, Bliss' Spellbook
Elf [    Ra: 3 Cl:19    ] Tiberius Xendrilius, Protector of Dreams
Hum [     Attendant     ] Cordir seeks her Dark, Shadow y Night
Dwa [    Wa:21 Cl:21    ] Wylin, Teacher of Wisdom, (You better get  some!)
Hel [ Th: 9 Ma:18 Wa:17 ] Kirth Wisdom is the best weapon.
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Maldobar, Dark Minion of the Arch-Lich.
Aar [    Th:21 Sh:21    ] Tranquility Handmaiden to Cordir. *Fate*Noctus*
Elf [     Dreamguide    ] Legolas Dreams of being a messenger
Aar [       Sh:13       ] Drystan ep Aran, bard for hire.
Elf [    Wa:13 Cl:15    ] Zaaris Tal'shyre
Dwa [    Sh:20 Th:17    ] Sleighty Lhyrghechoffe, Tiger Peon, restless wanderer
Dwa [       Sh:30       ] Weezer- *Mission Accomplished*
Elf [    Wa:30 Ma:30    ] Trinety, Black Knight of the Conclave
Hel [    Cl:20 Wa:16    ] Kaleyah Wraithverge Salemonte, Darkling Spirit *twin*
Dwa [     Ambassador    ] Athorne, Helper to all.
Hum [    Ra:20 Ma:20    ] Belsambar Lin Bloodstar: Floating Tiger! *Karalyn*

Solaron grins happily at Katrana.

Cordir beams a smile at Kaleyah.

WHO FATE

4 players.

Gno [    Sh:27 Wa:23    ] Katrana, Bladed Acolyte Priestess of Fate *S.Adept*
Hum [    Wa:28 Cl:30    ] Clue(Mrs Rigel) Weaver Priestess, favored of Fate
Elf [    Cl:26 Wa:25    ] Solaron, Wyldling of Wisdom.   -Fate-
Aar [    Th:21 Sh:21    ] Tranquility Handmaiden to Cordir. *Fate*Noctus*

The Storytelling Amphitheater
[Exits: west]
You are in a small amphitheater. Several rows of curved marble benches
curl comfortably around a raised dais. The high ceiling and polished
stone walls are shaped to reflect the voice of the speaker at the dais,
letting them be heard throughout the room. An open archway to the west
leads out into a small courtyard.
( 4) A delicious magic mushroom is here.
(Dark Cyan Aura) Artanis is here.
Katrana is resting here.
Zaaris is here.
(Dark Cyan Aura) Solaron is here.
(Dark Red Aura) Kaleyah is resting here.
(Dark Cyan Aura) Wylin is here.
(Intense Light Green Aura) Athorne is here.
(Light Blue Aura) Belsambar is here.
(Light Blue Aura) Sleighty is here.
Clue is here.
Drystan is here.
(Intense Dark Red Aura) Cordir is here.

Cordir says, 'Thank you, all, for joining us.'.

Solaron juggles bag made from Justi hide.

Cordir turns towards Tranquility and nods.

You grin wickedly.
Solaron grins slightly evilly.
Cordir says, 'OOOOOH!'.
Cordir says, 'Consider a rift knocked off the list.'.
Cordir says, 'You're down to five.'.

Tranquility says (in old common), "Greetings, and welcome all."

Solaron laughs.
Solaron grins happily.
You giggle.

Athorne says, 'My pleasure Lady Cordir, thank you for having us.'.

Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.

Kaleyah nods.

Tranquility says (in old common), "We gather today in friendship and camaraderie for a special occasion."
Tranquility says (in old common), "We invite everyone to eat and drink to their fill at this time."

(Folks eat and drink their fill)
Cordir says, 'Oh crap'.

Sleighty gasps in astonishment.

Katrana raises an eyebrow.
Solaron raises an eyebrow.
Drystan raises an eyebrow.

You ponder the question.
You giggle.

Clue raises an eyebrow.

You say (in common), 'Yes, Lady?'.

Cordir says, 'Meteor Swarmy stuff.'.
Cordir says, 'Was worried if we were open air.'.

Solaron isn't a mage.
Solaron is so excited that he cheers just for the hell of it.

Cordir says, 'But we aren't.'.

Drystan grins wickedly.
Drystan shakes his head.

You nod.

Cordir says, 'Please, continue, Ty.'.

You say (in common), 'has everyone eaten?'.

Katrana nods.
Drystan nods.
Kaleyah nods.

Tranquility says (in old common), "We eat together and quench our thirst as one, to satisfy that which would distract us from those speaking."
Tranquility says (in old common), "Once we begin, please refrain from eating, drinking or casting spells that are not absolutely necessary."
Tranquility says (in old common), "ooc: Please disable your triggers for food, water and spells at this time."
Tranquility says (in old common), "With that, please grant your attention to those before us. Thank you for attending today."
You curtsey to your audience.
Tranquility steps back into her place.

Belsambar considers killing the mage casting swarm...

Solaron tells you (in common), 'Be right back. Need to find a meteorswarming mage. ;)'.
Solaron utters the words, 'gaiqhjabral'.
Solaron is surrounded by a white aura.

Cordir says, 'For those who do not know..'.
Cordir says, 'Tonight is a Bardic Circle'.

You tell Solaron (in common), 'Understood'.

Cordir says, 'By this tradition, each person present participates in some way.'.
Cordir says, 'The telling of a tale, the spinning of a story, a song, a rhyme, a joke, a dance..'.

Drystan smiles happily.

Cordir says, 'Any manner of entertainment not crude and base.'.

Tranquility cannot think of a joke that would be...proper.

Cordir turns to Tranquility.

You smile at her.

Cordir says, 'Who is starting off our evening's entertainment?'.

Belsambar looks off into the distance while trying to conceal his laughter.

You ponder the question.

You tell Drystan (in common), 'do you wish to start?'.

Drystan is pretty sure his violin is soprano, not base.

The Storytelling Amphitheater
[Exits: west]
You are in a small amphitheater. Several rows of curved marble benches
curl comfortably around a raised dais. The high ceiling and polished
stone walls are shaped to reflect the voice of the speaker at the dais,
letting them be heard throughout the room. An open archway to the west
leads out into a small courtyard.
( 2) (Token magic) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
( 2) A delicious magic mushroom is here.
(Light Blue Aura) Aslan is here.
(Dark Cyan Aura) Artanis is here.
Katrana is here.
Zaaris is here.
(Dark Red Aura) Kaleyah is resting here.
(Dark Cyan Aura) Wylin is here.
(Intense Light Green Aura) Athorne is here.
(Light Blue Aura) Belsambar is here.
(Light Blue Aura) Sleighty is here.
Clue is here.
Drystan is here.
(Intense Dark Red Aura) Cordir is here.

Aslan curtseys gracefully.
Cordir hugs Aslan.

Belsambar mentyally tells his firelizard to hush-up with the draconic jokes.

Aslan hugs Cordir.

Drystan tells you (in common), 'Sure :)'.

Aslan hugs you.
You hug her.

Aslan apologises for her tardiness.

You say (in common), 'I believe Drystan will lead this evening'.

Cordir smiles happily.

Drystan says (in common), 'Well, since everyone is going to be so quiet'.

Cordir says, 'Excellent!'.

Drystan grins wickedly.
Drystan steps around to the front.

You snicker softly.

Drystan says (in common), 'This is a little ditty from my hometown of Aran'.
Drystan says (in common), 'A bit of a story-song if you will'.

Aslan smiles happily.

Cordir gossips, 'Going OFF GOSSIP for the Fateful Hour.'.

Drystan suggest one think (ooc) of something akin to 'The devil went down to Georgia'

DarkClaw gossips (in common), 'Take care, Cordir.'.

Cordir giggles.

You smile at him.

Drystan brings up his bow and begins to fiddle.

Someone gossips (in common), 'did you hear the one about Cordir, the priest and the rabbi?'.
DarkClaw gossips (in common), 'Uh-oh...'.
You gossip (in common), 'channel -gossip'.
Someone gossips (in common), 'heh'.

Drystan says (in common), 'Please make yourselves comfortable...'.
Drystan says (in common), 'and try to enjoy this rendition of "Crater-Divin' Throg."'.

Drystan drops a violin.
Drystan's sores fester.
Drystan's disease wounds himself.

(Plague sweeps through the gathering, and is dealt with)

Sleighty says (in common), 'yay!'.
You smile happily.
You say (in common), 'Oh my'.

Drystan groans loudly.

You laugh.

Cordir points to the Violin that Dystan dropped.

You say (in common), 'What a way to begin the performance Drystan'.
You smile at him.

Drystan sighs loudly.
Drystan gets a violin.
Drystan sighs loudly.
Drystan wields a violin.
Drystan says (in common), 'Well, I must say that's the worst encore I've ever had'.
Drystan grins wickedly.

You laugh.
Sleighty laughs.

Drystan dusts off the violin.

You grin wickedly at him.

You tell Cordir (in common), '*smile* '.

Katrana kicks the chair in front of her.
Katrana says (in common), 'sorry!'.

Cordir sighs loudly.
Cordir twiddles her thumbs.

You laugh.

Aslan blushes as she sees Cordir here.
Aslan rests.

Belsambar says (in common), 'there...all good finally I think'.

Drystan grins wickedly.

Cordir says, 'detects?'.

You say (in common), 'I certainly hope so after all that'.
You giggle.

Sleighty laughs.

Wylin says (in common), 'I will try to be fast and silent with cures if needed'.

Drystan smiles happily.
Drystan says (in common), 'Thanks, Wylin'.

You say (in common), 'Thank you so much Wylin'.

Drystan says (in common), 'Right, then!'.

Wylin says (in common), 'continue :)'.

Solaron sits next to Katrana.

Drystan smiles happily.

Solaron smiles happily.
Solaron cuddles Katrana.
Katrana beams a smile at Solaron.

Drystan starts to fiddle again, slowly at first and then speeding up.

Drystan says (in common), 'As I was saying, 'fore I was so rudely interrupted.'.

You snicker softly.
Belsambar grins happily.

Drystan says (in common), 'Crater-Divin' Throg...'.

Drystan sings (in common), 'The elders tell a tale 'bout an ogre in Aran, it's the oddest that you ever did hear,'
Drystan sings (in common), 'He came a-huntin' for some hides, a little meat besides, and the chance to cause a little bit a' fear.'
Drystan sings (in common), 'He prowled 'round the crater with the smile of a 'gator, a-waitin' for some poor bird to land,'
Drystan sings (in common), 'But for an hour an' a half we just watched and we laughed at the grunt there with the club in his hand.'
Drystan sings (in common), 'Then the anger grew quick in that fool with the stick and soon it was too much to bear,'
Drystan sings (in common), 'So he made up a plan, as best such can, and he charged at us birds in the air!'

Drystan sings (in common), 'Crater-Divin' Throg.'
Drystan sings (in common), 'Crater-Divin' Throg.'

Tranquility taps her feet in time to the fiddle.

Drystan sings (in common), 'It was five hun'red stone of screamin' flesh and bone that leapt down the crater that day,'
Drystan sings (in common), 'And with a furious cry that shook the sun in the sky he took a swing at all in his way.'
Drystan sings (in common), 'But the trip down was fast, with the wind whippin' past, for the plan was less than sound,'
Drystan sings (in common), ''Cause though he missed every fine-feathered critter he saw, he sure didn't miss the ground.'
Drystan sings (in common), 'What few wits he had must have bounced pretty bad in that cavernous thing of a skull,'
Drystan sings (in common), 'As when he came to, the one thing he Knew, was that Mama - she was a gull!'

Drystan sings (in common), 'Crater-Divin' Throg.'
Drystan sings (in common), 'Crater-Divin' Throg.'

Cordir giggles.
Katrana smirks.

Drystan sings (in common), 'Well, he took to rat pie like one born to fly, and his nest was a thing to behold,'
Drystan sings (in common), 'But he never could glide like the aara outside, though he jumped 'til the hells grew cold.'

Cordir giggles.

Drystan sings (in common), 'Then finally one day, why? Who's to say, he leapt off the cliffs by the sea.'
Drystan sings (in common), 'The still form below the waves took 'way slow, as the current hauled off such as he.'
Drystan sings (in common), 'Yet the rumor is now, and don't ask me how, but ol' Throg he came to once more,'
Drystan sings (in common), 'And now he has fame, and absolute claim, as the tallest of gnomes in Gla-Shor'!'

Drystan sings (in common), 'Crater-Divin' Throg.'

Katrana giggles.
Belsambar snickers softly.
Cordir giggles.
You laugh.
Wylin smiles happily.

Drystan sings (in common), 'Crater-Divin' Throg.'

Cordir is so excited that she cheers just for the hell of it.

Drystan sings (in common), 'So there it is, my friends, the tale of Throg, the ogre who tried to take wing,'

Cordir enthusiastically cheers Drystan to victory.

Drystan sings (in common), 'And though it's over, be glad, 'cause you never, ever had to listen to _him_ try to sing.'

Belsambar says (in common), 'hehe'.
Katrana smiles happily.
Drystan smiles happily.

You applaud his actions.

Artanis grins happily.
You laugh.
Katrana applauds Drystan's actions.
Wylin shows his approval by clapping his hands together.

Drystan finishes fiddling with a flourish.
Drystan bows deeply.
You pat Drystan on his back.

Cordir is so excited that she cheers just for the hell of it.
Cordir smiles happily.

You say (in common), 'Splendid!'.
You laugh.

Cordir says, 'Huzzah!!!'.

You giggle.
Sleighty grins happily.
Kaleyah shows her approval by clapping her hands together.

Drystan says (in common), 'Thank you! Thank you!'.
Drystan says (in common), 'Throw money!'.

Solaron shows his approval by clapping his hands together.

Drystan grins wickedly.
Solaron grins happily.
Sleighty laughs.

Drystan steps down.

Cordir turns out her pockets/

Drystan stops using a violin.
Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.

Cordir pouts.

Belsambar gives Drystan some gold.

Wylin drops some gold!
Solaron drops some gold!
Solaron gets 31002 gold coins.

You give Drystan 5000 gold.

Athorne shows his approval by clapping his hands together.

Drystan laughs.

Solaron says (in common), 'You missed it!'.
Artanis drops a gold coin!

You grin wickedly.

Wylin drops some gold!

Drystan gets 3 gold coins.

Sleighty drops some gold!

Drystan gets 191 gold coins.

You say (in common), 'The gold you were given by me is from the Lady'.

Drystan can buy more recalls now!

Cordir is so excited that she cheers just for the hell of it.

You smile happily.

Drystan smiles happily.
Drystan says (in common), 'Thank you, all'.
Drystan smiles happily.

Sleighty laughs.

Cordir says, 'Thank you, Ty.'.
You curtsey to her.

Katrana giggles.

Cordir surveys those present.
Cordir says, 'Who is willing to go next?'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'I think I'm gonna need to pass the next turn too...I'm trying to figure out a good story from my past to tell...'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'Oh!'.

You tell Cordir (in common), 'Just your friendly neighborhood birdie *cough* bitch *cough*'.

Cordir says, 'Ty...?'.

You say (in common), 'I can'.
You smile happily.

Drystan smiles happily.
Drystan gives you a round of applause. You MUST'VE done something good!

Cordir says, 'I keep hearing stories about this tale you have for us...'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'I'll take third then...I just got a good one...'.

You say (in common), 'It would fit, as this is a story my mother used to tell me, also from Aran'.
You ponder the question.
You snicker softly.

Artanis says (in common), 'I'll go fourth :)'.

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The Storytelling Amphitheater
[Exits: west]
You are in a small amphitheater. Several rows of curved marble benches
curl comfortably around a raised dais. The high ceiling and polished
stone walls are shaped to reflect the voice of the speaker at the dais,
letting them be heard throughout the room. An open archway to the west
leads out into a small courtyard.
(Token magic) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
( 2) A delicious magic mushroom is here.
(Intense Light Green Aura) Athorne is here.
(Dark Cyan Aura) Samos is resting here.
(Dark Cyan Aura) Solaron is here.
(Light Blue Aura) Aslan is resting here.
(Dark Cyan Aura) Artanis is here.
Katrana is resting here.
Zaaris is here.
(Dark Red Aura) Kaleyah is resting here.
(Dark Cyan Aura) Wylin is here.
(Light Blue Aura) Belsambar is resting here.
(Light Blue Aura) Sleighty is here.
Clue is resting here.
Drystan is here.
(Intense Dark Red Aura) Cordir is here.

Cordir nods in recognition to Artanis.

Clue hides in the back of the room.
Cordir pokes Clue in the ribs.
Drystan beams a smile at Clue.

Belsambar TWACKS himself in the skull!

Tranquility waits for one who is enroute.

Tsumemasa tells you (in common), 'i will be there momentarily (ogtta fill up first)'.
You tell Tsumemasa (in common), '*nods*'.
You say (in common), 'Tsumemasa'.
You smile happily.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Eek...forgot about the spikes...I think they scratched my skull...'.

Solaron raises an eyebrow.

Belsambar points at the bent section of his mace and the broken, twisted, and bent spikes on the ground.

You pat Belsambar on his back.

Belsambar says (in common), 'anyone who voids shall be ruthlessly made fun of by me'.

Aslan disappears into the void.

Drystan laughs.
You snicker softly.

Artanis chuckles, evidently amused.

You say (in common), 'well, THAT was an invitation if I ever saw one'.

Sleighty grins happily.

Belsambar pounces on Artanis and Zaaris.
Belsambar says (in common), 'NO VOID!'.

Belsambar pulls out a magnet to return Aslan.

Tranquility taps her clawed fingers, in impatience.
You snicker softly.

Zaaris has returned from the void.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Zaaris, that means come back...can;t remember if the magnet will work on you or not :P'.
Belsambar nods.

You laugh.
You pat Belsambar on his back.
You say (in common), 'Good!'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Ahh! Magnet worked!'.

Zaaris says (in common), 'am back, sorry, was working ;)'.
Zaaris says (in common), 'on riddle/song'.

Belsambar attacks Aslan with a HUGE magnet!!

You grin wickedly at Zaaris.

Drystan says (in common), 'A noble pursuit'.

Cordir says, 'Bel... hush.'.

You snicker softly.

Cordir says, 'Let Ty begin, please.'.

Drystan smiles happily.
Drystan nods.
Katrana smiles happily.
Katrana nods.

Belsambar sheepishly looks and the ground and returns to his seat.

Tranquility was waiting for Tsu...tse.....

Sleighty laughs.

Cordir sits down and thinks deeply.

You say (in common), 'the one with a name as difficult as MINE'.
You laugh.

Drystan finds himself a perch.

Cordir says, 'Arianas, do you wish to tell yours, while we wait?'.
Cordir says, 'As it's probably shorter than Ty's?'.

You ponder the question.

Athorne says, 'Be right back please excuse this interuption'.

Cordir says, 'pardon, Artanis... not Arianas'.

Athorne takes a long pull on his beloved pipe, exhales and disappears.

Artanis says (in common), 'heh'.

Cordir had my aaa's mixed up.

Artanis says (in common), 'umm ok :)'.

Cordir smiles happily.

You snicker softly.

Artanis says (in common), '*** LAME JOKE WARNING ***'.

Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.

Cordir gestures and a bright golden light shines down, spotlighting Artanis.

You pat Artanis on his back.
You smile happily.

Tranquility steps WAY back out of the light.

Artanis says (in common), 'What did one Mushroom say to the other mushroom?'.

Belsambar raises an eyebrow.
You blink at what he said.

Artanis says (in common), 'You're a Fun-guy!'.

You giggle.
Sleighty laughs.
Cordir groans loudly.
Drystan groans loudly.

Belsambar says (in common), 'heh'.

Artanis says (in common), '(fungui)'.
Artanis grins happily.

Cordir sits down and thinks deeply.

Tranquility hides her head under her left wing.

Sleighty says (in common), 'that was mine!'.

You giggle.

Cordir gets a Magic Mushroom from (Tattooed) (Writhing) The Covenant of the Chosen.

Drystan laughs.

Artanis says (in common), 'hehe'.

Sleighty throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!
Belsambar claps his hand over the mouth of his toadstool.

Drystan snickers softly.

Cordir surveys the mushroom from various angles until she finds the right one...
Cordir says, 'AH, there he is!'.

You snicker softly.

Cordir points to the image in the Shroom.
Cordir grins evilly.

Artanis grins happily.

Katrana giggles.

Cordir puts a Magic Mushroom in (Tattooed) (Writhing) The Covenant of the Chosen.
Cordir whistles a little tune to herself.

Drystan grins wickedly.

Cordir says, 'Thank you, Artanis!'.

You say (in common), 'I can begin now if you wish'.

Cordir says, 'Please do'.

You snicker softly.
You nod.

Cordir points and acks!

You ponder the question.

Ordeith tells you (in common), 'hello, where are you guys at?'.

Cordir says, 'Speak of Da Shroom!'.

Drystan raises an eyebrow.

Cordir giggles.
Cordir giggles.
Cordir giggles.

Sleighty laughs.

Legolas yells (in common), 'hehe!'.

You tell Ordeith (in common), 'We are in the amphitheatre'.
Ordeith bows deeply.

Tsumemasa bows deeply.

You snicker softly.
You hug him.

Cordir regains her composure, and sits down.

Tsumemasa rests.
Ordeith rests.

Cordir says, 'Please, Ty...'.
Cordir gestures and the spotlight wanders over to halo Tranquility.

You say (in common), 'As my mother told the story to me...when I was a chick still living in Aran'.

Tranquility seems to shrink under the light.

You say (in common), 'Somewhere between the treetops of Aarakocra & the garbage heaps of Og a race once lived. '.
You say (in common), 'They were known far and wide for their artistry, musical abilities, literature and physical strength.'.
You say (in common), 'The Ogarae's origin was not known, for they were not human, nor were they elvin.'.

( MORE plague breaks out and is dealt with)

You giggle.
Sleighty frowns.
Belsambar rolls his eyes.

You say (in common), 'They did not possess the taller stature of the giants. '.

Sleighty sighs loudly.

You say (in common), 'They did not possess the shorter stature of the halflings, gnomes or dwarves either. '.
You say (in common), 'Slim of build and inherently graceful, their physical strength was enormous were one to consider their slight frames.'.
You say (in common), 'One of the only features of note were their large eyes.'.
You say (in common), 'They lived in peace for many years, wanting for little as they worked hard amongst themselves to be self-sufficient.'.
You say (in common), 'They disliked other races, preferring to remain isolated. '.
You say (in common), 'Between this bias and their brute strength was the downfall of their race as they knew it.'.
You say (in common), 'One day, disguised as a man, the god Maurice entered their enclosed village.'.
You say (in common), 'He claimed to have come from across the sea, from a ship that had crashed.'.

Athorne steps into the room through a pale blue smoke ring.
Kaleyah disappears into the void.

You say (in common), 'Both his parents had died, and he was forced to live amongst the savages on the island.'.
You say (in common), 'The Ogarae welcomed him into their hearts and homes as a long lost son.'.
You say (in common), 'Imagine their shock when some months later, a troop of young men, led by Maurice'.
You say (in common), 'returned to the village with the hides of other people, and spoils of war. '.
You say (in common), 'Gold, stolen art and weapons filled their bags, blood decorated their formerly beautiful armor.'.
You say (in common), 'Maurice had sown dissent amongst the young while the Elder's backs were turned.'.

Cordir frowns.

You say (in common), 'Lured by the possibility of easy lives, paid and worked for by others, many joined his philosophy.'.
You say (in common), 'So many, in fact, that the peaceful Ogarae decides to abandon those that warred with outsiders.'.
You say (in common), 'Packing up one evening, the sought to sneak from the village in the dead of night.'.

You sigh.
Tranquility hates typos.

You say (in common), 'Reaching the open road, they were horrified to find Maurice and a troop waiting for them.'.
You say (in common), 'Revealing his true nature at last, Maurice shifted the shape of those once known as Ogarae.'.
You say (in common), 'Blessing them with visages to warn all of their strength and brutality, the Ogres were spawned amongst the fighters.'.
You say (in common), 'Cursed with wings "that they might always consider themselves above others", the Aarakocra fled.'.
You say (in common), 'Seeking shelter in the trees, a new city was born.'.
You say (in common), 'Sowing the harvest of their own dissent, upon a mountain of garbage, Og thrived.'.
You say (in common), 'To this day, mothers tell their children when the act selfishly, to remember their wings *can* be a curse.'.
You say (in common), 'Or a gift, which can be taken, if they wish to bear the face of an Ogre.'.

Tranquility hurries and sits down.

Cordir smiles happily.
Cordir says, 'VERY well done, Ty!'.

Sleighty shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Drystan gives you a round of applause. You MUST'VE done something good!

Cordir says, 'Thank you!'.

Athorne shows his approval by clapping his hands together.

Cordir gives you a round of applause. You MUST'VE done something good!

Drystan smiles happily.
Ordeith shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Tsumemasa shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Artanis smiles at you.
Samos shows his approval by clapping his hands together.

You grin wickedly.
You say (in common), 'Thank you'.

You tell Drystan (in common), 'I was worried the story would tie your tailfeathers in a knot!'.

Cordir glances around warningly...

Drystan tells you (in common), '*grin* Not at all!'.

Cordir says, 'Everone here knows they have to help entertain, right?'.

( There is another break for food and drink and plague cures )

Sleighty whistles appreciatively.
Athorne smiles happily.

Cordir says, 'A joke, a tale, a dance, a story, a riddle... and no, Festering is NOT entertainment...'.

Tsumemasa grumbles.
Sleighty laughs.
Katrana giggles.

Artanis says (in common), 'ur name is long tsu'.
Artanis grins happily.

Cordir winces. Ouch!

Athorne says (in dwarven), 'If I may...'.

Cordir cries out softly.

Tsumemasa nods.
Drystan sighs loudly.

Cordir closes her eyes in pain.

You hug her.

Athorne says (in dwarven), 'i wish to sing a funny tale of dwarven descent, sung in taverns in the homeland'.

You tell Cordir (in common), 'Soon, it will not be a concern again.'.

Cordir tells you, '"You feel your following weaken"'.

You tell Cordir (in common), '*shudder*'.

Athorne grabs his mug of ale, and clears his throat.

Cordir turns her attention to Athorne.

Athorne says (in dwarven), 'As I went out a wenchin on a night as far as this, I was looking fer meself a lost and lonely miss.'.
Athorne says (in dwarven), 'As I went the tavern and spied there in the chair, a lady who to my belief was quite beyond compaire.'.
Athorne says (in dwarven), 'She was...five foot two with eyes of blue and wieghed 400 pounds.....'.
Athorne says (in dwarven), 'But she offered to buy me a drink, I said thank you maam, we ordered up another round and I began to slam....'.
Athorne says (in dwarven), 'She was 5'2 with eyes of blue and wieghed three hundred ten, She seemed to be getting skinnier so I blinked and looked again.'.

Drystan grins wickedly.
Cordir giggles.

Athorne says (in dwarven), 'But she offered to buy me a drink, I said thank you maam, we ordered up another round....'.
Athorne says (in dwarven), 'She was five foot two with eyes of blue the fairest in the city....'.

Tsumemasa chuckles, evidently amused.

Dazzle tells you (in common), 'Hello there.'.

Athorne says (in dwarven), 'By this time there where five of her but all of them where pretty'.

Drystan snickers softly.
Sleighty snickers softly.
You snicker softly.
Cordir giggles.

Athorne says (in dwarven), 'I dont remember leaaving I think that i was carried'.
Athorne says (in dwarven), 'i don't recall to much at all accept that now we are married'.

Sleighty laughs.
Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.

Athorne says (in dwarven), 'You ask me how i like the life...'.
Athorne says (in dwarven), 'I'll say its not that bad...'.
Athorne says (in dwarven), 'Cause...'.
Athorne says (in dwarven), 'Her fathers a brewer her mom's like her and i get drunk with dad'.

Cordir giggles.
Belsambar snickers softly.
Athorne bows deeply.
Sleighty laughs.
Cordir enthusiastically cheers Athorne to victory.
Sleighty shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Ordeith chuckles, evidently amused.
Drystan enthusiastically cheers Athorne to victory.
Ordeith shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Samos enthusiastically cheers Athorne to victory.
Kaleyah snickers softly.
Kaleyah shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Artanis grins happily.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Yeah...sounds like dwarves...'.

Tsumemasa enthusiastically cheers Athorne to victory.

Katrana gives a round of applause.

Belsambar says (in common), 'brb'.

Artanis utters the words, 'judicandus eugzagz'.
Ordeith's sores begin to close.
Cordir smiles happily.
Cordir says, 'Whose next?'.

Sleighty whistles a little tune to himself.

Cordir glances around the chamber and the spotlight follows her gaze.

Zaaris raises an eyebrow.

Cordir says, 'Zaaris!'.
Cordir says, 'Thank you for volunteering. = ) '.

Zaaris nodnods.

You tell Artanis (in common), 'That was wonderful! I am sorry I did not respond. I had to close 5 windows of people who think I am being social with *them* right now'.

Tsumemasa smiles happily.
Belsambar dances a pas-de-une.
Athorne beams a smile at Zaaris.
Ordeith frowns.

Cordir nods and the spotlight firmly afixes itself to Zaaris.

Zaaris says (in common), 'a riddle and a ballad, you may or may not know them'.

Drystan grins wickedly.

Ordeith says (in common), 'i am sorry, but things call me in other places'.

Zaaris says (in common), 'and then a short lil poem i just made'.

Ordeith bows deeply.
Cordir nods in recognition to Ordeith.
Ordeith waves happily.

Zaaris says (in common), 'yell out when you figure it out'.

Cordir says, 'Zaaris, a moment, please.'.

Cordir hugs Dazzle.

You gasp in astonishment.

look
The Storytelling Amphitheater
[Exits: west]
You are in a small amphitheater. Several rows of curved marble benches
curl comfortably around a raised dais. The high ceiling and polished
stone walls are shaped to reflect the voice of the speaker at the dais,
letting them be heard throughout the room. An open archway to the west
leads out into a small courtyard.
Dazzle is here.
(Light Blue Aura) Belsambar is here.
(Intense Light Green Aura) Athorne is here.
(Dark Cyan Aura) Solaron is resting here.
(Dark Red Aura) Kaleyah is resting here.
Zaaris is here.
(Light Green Aura) Tsumemasa is resting here.
(Dark Cyan Aura) Samos is resting here.
(Dark Cyan Aura) Artanis is here.
Katrana is resting here.
(Dark Cyan Aura) Wylin is here.
(Light Blue Aura) Sleighty is here.
Clue is resting here.
Drystan is here.
(Intense Dark Red Aura) Cordir is here.

Cordir says softly, "I am sooooo sorry."

Dazzle frowns.

1 player.
Hum [ Cl:21 Wa:18 ] Dazzle, wearing mourning black *Fate*

You hug him.
Belsambar bows before Dazzle.
Dazzle bows before Cordir.
Clue hugs Dazzle.
Tsumemasa bows before Dazzle.

You say (in common), 'Oh by the gods, Dazzle'.
You say (in common), 'We've not seen you in ages!'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Long time no see sparly one'.

Dazzle says (in common), 'I'm just a tad confused.'.

Cordir says, 'I wasn't sure if you were still on the email list and knew what happened.'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Sparkly even'.

Clue says (in old-common), 'as are we all'.

Cordir sighs loudly.

Belsambar looks at Dazzle.

Cordir says, 'The long and the short of it was that I committed a WRONG act in the intent of committing a right one..'.
Cordir says, 'threw caution to the wind, and broke a rule.'.

You tell Dazzle (in common), 'Much has happened'.

Dazzle looks about himself with apparent disorientation.

Cordir says, 'I was rightly punished... and am earning my way back to Demi-hood.'.

Dazzle says (in common), 'I don't understand, Lady.'.
Dazzle gasps in astonishment.

Cordir says, 'I violated a mud rule, Dazzle, and was retired by Tynian.'.

Dazzle grumbles. "Sorry, I don't have cure disease anymore. Odd."

Cordir says, 'He accepted my apology, for it was heartfelt, and allowed me to play again.'.
to close.

Cordir says, 'But I had to earn my rank back.'.

Dazzle nods in recognition to Cordir.
Cordir says, 'In the 9 days following my restoration, I put in 82 hours as an ambassador, and just yesterday was promoted to Attendant.'.

Cordir says, 'I hope and pray tht I will be a Demi again in around two to three weeks.'.

Artanis is doctor of da house! :)

Sleighty enthusiastically cheers Cordir to victory.

Cordir says, 'And I will re-form the Chosen... those who wish to join us, again..'.

Drystan applauds Artanis's actions.

Cordir says, 'Some will.... some will not.'.

You snicker softly.

Cordir says, 'Some have chosen other paths.'.

Clue has no real need for mana.

Cordir says, 'And now.. you know.'.

whois artanis
1 player.
Dwa [ Cl:27 ] Artanis, Vending Machine of *Wisdom* {CoE-QM} -TLR-

Belsambar says (in common), 'if you guys want me to do a detect run again...'.

c 'give mana' artanis
You feel weaker.

You say (in common), 'If you are going to do so, now would be good.'.
You tell Cordir (in common), 'Wow. I am so sorry'.

Dazzle says (in common), 'I too will pray that You are soon raised to Your former place.'.

Sleighty says (in common), 'fever is so inconvinient...'.

Dazzle shakes his head.

You tell Cordir (in common), 'What a thing to have occur during the hour'.

Cordir beams a smile at Dazzle.
Cordir sighs loudly.

Dazzle looks at Cordir.

You nod in recognition to her.

Dazzle shakes his head.

Cordir says, 'Not the tale I would have preferred to tell, tonight.'.
Cordir says, 'But ... a tale of proportion, none the less.'.
Cordir smiles sadly.

You snicker softly.

Cordir pats the bench next to her.

You comfort her.

Cordir says, 'Here, please... sit next to me, Dazzle?'.

Cordir says, 'Zaaris?'.
Cordir says, 'If you're ready, give us a tale to liven our moods once more?'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'all clear'.

Zaaris grins wickedly.
Zaaris says (in common), 'ok, then will do ballad 1st'.

You snicker softly.

Dazzle acquiesces, taking his place with a soft clank.

Zaaris says (in common), '"There was a knight who longed to wield a more impressive lance'.
Zaaris says (in common), 'To carry into battle, and aid him in romance."'.

Cordir gasps in astonishment.
Cordir blushes.

Zaaris says (in common), '"A wizard overheard the knight and granted his request.'.
Zaaris says (in common), 'The knight at first was overjoyed, to see how he was blessed"'.
Zaaris says (in common), '"The knight went to a party, With his weapon thus enhanced.'.
Zaaris says (in common), 'The lance made dining difficult, And tripped him when he danced."'.
Zaaris says (in common), '"The next day at the tournament, He won the jousting meets.'.

Cordir snickers softly.

Zaaris says (in common), 'For all who faced his fearsome lance, Fell laughing from their seats."'.
Zaaris says (in common), '"Hey there, Ho there!, A lesson's here for you.'.
Zaaris says (in common), 'Becareful what you ask for, For your wishes might come true."'.
Zaaris bows deeply.

Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.
Sleighty laughs.
Belsambar snickers softly.
Cordir giggles.
Cordir is so excited that she cheers just for the hell of it.
Clue gives a round of applause.
Sleighty pats Zaaris on his back.
Tsumemasa shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Drystan gives a round of applause.

Dazzle looks about himself, elbows resting on his knees. He listens to little of the tale as he regards his friends.

Katrana gives a round of applause.
Belsambar throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!
Kaleyah laughs.
Kaleyah shows her approval by clapping her hands together.

Clap, clap, clap.

Cordir lays her hand on Dazzle's shoulder, silently comforting him.

Zaaris says (in common), 'time to test your Int...'.

Drystan dives for his prac set.

Clue beams a smile at Dazzle, trying to lift his spirits.

Zaaris says (in common), 'The beginning of enternity.'.
Zaaris says (in common), 'The end of every space.'.
Zaaris says (in common), 'The start of every end,'.
Zaaris says (in common), 'And the end of every place.'.

Dazzle looks to the hand of his Goddess, then raises a stubbled face to regard Her. His expression of weariness eases slightly, as do his troubles as the corn.

Cordir says, 'The letter E!'.
Clue says (in old-common), 'the letter "E" '.

Dazzle ers of his mouth lift in a grin.

Zaaris enthusiastically cheers Cordir to victory.

Sleighty laughs.

You giggle.

Sleighty nods in recognition to Cordir.

Belsambar says (in common), 'heh'.

Sleighty says (in common), 'I believe she's right'.

Dazzle d'oh. I've been roleplaying in the MUCKS too long and I'm used to writing paragraphs. :P.

Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.
You grin wickedly.

Drystan comforts Dazzle.
You pat Dazzle on his back.
Cordir giggles at Dazzle's actions.
Dazzle sniffs sadly.

Drystan applauds Zaaris's actions.
Tsumemasa smiles happily.
Cordir comforts Dazzle.

WHO

36 players.

Hum [    Cl:27 Wa:15    ] Justi, Priestess of the Black Conclave.
Hum [    Ra:20 Ma:20    ] Spell Lin, Bliss' Spellbook
Hel [    Ma: 4 Ra:11    ] Ethoril.
Elf [ Th: 7 Cl:18 Ra:15 ] Leif Elf. Be Elven or be Flawed. -Tiger
Hum [       Cl:11       ] Sheldon, Wisdom's little Cleric
Dwa [ Wa:30 Th:23 Cl:30 ] Mordith, Malevolent Cardinal of the Black Conclave
Dwa [       Sh:30       ] Weezer- *Mission Accomplished*
Ogr [       Sh:10       ] Vestax.xatseV
Hel [    Cl:20 Wa:16    ] Kaleyah Wraithverge Salemonte, Darkling Spirit *twin*
Hum [    Cl:21 Wa:18    ] Dazzle, wearing mourning black *Fate*
Hel [ Th:16 Ra:30 Ma:30 ] Berrin: I come in peace.                 KAHN
Gia [       Sh:15       ] Tsumemasa, of the Circle of Faces [SAYA]
Hum [ Th:13 Wa:14 Cl:14 ] Prile tring to exp
Elf [    Wa:30 Ma:30    ] Trinety, Black Knight of the Conclave
Hum [    Ra: 4 Ma: 9    ] Yensid, Dalhar Faeruk d'lil Veldrin
Dwa [    Wa:21 Cl:21    ] Wylin, Teacher of Wisdom, (You better get some!)
Elf [    Cl:18 Wa:15    ] Samos student of *Wisdom*
Gno [    Sh:27 Wa:23    ] Katrana, Bladed Acolyte Priestess of Fate *S.Adept*
Dwa [       Cl:27       ] Artanis, Vending Machine of *Wisdom* {CoE-QM} -TLR-
Hum [    Wa:28 Cl:30    ] Clue(Mrs Rigel) Weaver Priestess, favored of Fate
Hum [       Ma: 5       ] Soulwound Dark Mage
Elf [ Th:21 Ra:30 Ma:30 ] Valo Yagyu, Warden of the Black Conclave
Hum [    Ra: 7 Sh:10    ] Tian, Ornate of Pure Chaos
Dwa [       Cl: 9       ] Orusa n: the dayDreamer
Elf [    Cl:26 Wa:25    ] Solaron, Wyldling of Wisdom.   -Fate-
Elf [    Ra: 3 Cl:19    ] Tiberius Xendrilius, Protector of Dreams
Hum [     Attendant     ] Cordir seeks her Dark, Shadow y Night
Hel [ Th: 9 Ma:18 Wa:17 ] Kirth Wisdom is the best weapon.
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Maldobar, Dark Minion of the Arch-Lich.
Aar [    Th:21 Sh:21    ] Tranquility Handmaiden to Cordir. *Fate*Noctus*
Elf [     Dreamguide    ] Legolas AFKish, checking old teleport logs...
Aar [       Sh:13       ] Drystan ep Aran, bard for hire.
Elf [    Wa:13 Cl:15    ] Zaaris Tal'shyre
Dwa [    Sh:20 Th:17    ] Sleighty Lhyrghechoffe, Tiger Peon, restless wanderer
Dwa [     Ambassador    ] Athorne, Helper to all.
Hum [    Ra:20 Ma:20    ] Belsambar Lin Bloodstar: Floating Tiger! *Karalyn*

Drystan applauds Cordir's actions.

Artanis apologizes to all, as he must go :(

Sleighty waves goodbye to Artanis.

Artanis says (in dwarven), 'anyone need a cure before i leave?'.

Cordir nods in recognition to Artanis.
Drystan waves goodbye to Artanis.
You curtsey to him.

Cordir says, 'Thank you for joining us.'.

You say (in common), 'I am glad you were able to attend'.

Artanis grins happily.
Artanis bows deeply.
Artanis waves happily.

You smile at him.

Artanis says (in common), 'cool show, have fun ppl :D'.
Artanis waves happily.
Artanis leaves west.

Katrana smiles happily.

Cordir says, 'Who is next?'.

Dazzle says (in common), 'How have ye all fared, during these months of my absence?'.

You smile at him.

Belsambar begins to stick funny looking magnets to Dazzle's shirt...

You say (in common), 'Things have been....different'.

Cordir says, 'As ever ... with joy, with sorrow, with hope, with changes, with growth, with persevereance.'.

Dazzle doesn't mean to break the cycle, by speaking.

You smile at him.

Clue agrees with Cordir 100%.

Dazzle nods slowly. "As it always is."

Solaron disappears into the void.

You say (in common), 'Ordinarily ftell would be busy with such chatter, it is quite welcome Dazzle'.
You hug him.

Cordir nods.
Cordir says, 'Lets see...'.
Cordir says, 'Who is ready?'.
Cordir arches an eyebrow inquisitively.
Cordir says, '.... Clue?'.

Dazzle arcs a brow at the woodsy mage. "You haven't changed THAT much."

Belsambar says (in common), 'I'll do it...'.

Cordir says, 'Oh, wait'.

Dazzle says (in common), 'If I may ask . . ?'.

Athorne enthusiastically cheers Belsambar to victory.

Cordir says, 'Zaaris said he had three items.'.

Clue says (in old-common), 'i have nor frepared anything ... i suppyse i could try ty ad-lub somethung'.

Cordir says, 'There is yet his poem'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'true, sorry'.

Zaaris nods.

You tell Dazzle (in common), 'woodsy mage?'.
You tell Dazzle (in common), '*grin*'.

Drystan beams a smile at Clue.

Dazzle leans close to whisper to His Lady.

Zaaris stares dreamily at himself - NARCISSIST!
Zaaris says (in common), 'A warrior born of fey blood, and remembrance on his lips.'.
Zaaris says (in common), 'A town left in foul ruin, and a prayer spoke on fingertips'.
Zaaris says (in common), 'A pact made with spirit, and the price his own soul.'.
Zaaris says (in common), 'The road he began to walk, and no vision of his goal. (end)'.

Belsambar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.

You smile happily.
You clap your hands together.

Katrana smiles happily.
Dazzle gives a round of applause.
Cordir shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Drystan shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Tsumemasa is so excited that he cheers just for the hell of it.
Samos shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Tsumemasa shows his approval by clapping his hands together.

Cordir smiles happily.
Cordir says, 'well done'.

Cordir says, 'lets see..'.

Drystan smiles happily.

Cordir glances at belsambar, and the spotlight afixes him like a bug to a displayboard.

Drystan snickers softly.

Belsambar begins to float and rotates upside down.

Tsumemasa chuckles, evidently amused.

Belsambar hovers about 3 feet above the 'ground'

Dazzle cackles silently and flicks a small seed at the performer.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Well...this is a story of love...excitement...and insanity'.

Cordir arches an eyebrow inquisitively.

Belsambar catches the small seed and pops it into his mouth...yummy...
Belsambar says (in common), 'Mostly insanity'.

Tsumemasa sits down and thinks deeply.
Dazzle chuckles, evidently amused.
Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.

Belsambar says (in common), 'once upon a time, existed a place known as the Red Dragon Inn'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'it was a place where many realms met at one central spot'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'Many a person called this realm home...at one time, I was among them'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'This was rather early on in my existance there, and I didn't really know anyone...however, people knew me by my wierd actions'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'much as they are today'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'one day, I overheard a group of people talk about a 'raid''.
Belsambar says (in common), 'I began to grow curious and slipped into their discussion'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'The leader of the group, an rahter short man with a big attitude know as Ezekial Rage, led the group'.

Dazzle blows his nose musically into a hankerchief.

Belsambar says (in common), '"I say, we bring in the big spells, a few explosions...and a demon...yes...something to bite peoples lower cripuculuers and bicuspids"'.

Samos disappears into the void.
Clue disappears into the void.
Wylin disappears into the void.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Another man: "But what about the demons? If we take em there it'll introduce them to new territory"'.

Belsambar pokes the voiding people.

Dazzle hugs himself a clue.

Clue beams a smile at Dazzle.

Belsambar says (in common), '"Yeah, so what? WE'RE infested with them..." "yea...but still...theyre annoying'.
Belsambar says (in common), '*the man picks up a small demon from inside his armor and tosses it into the fire*'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'RadiationX Speaks up: "Hey! that was my dinner!"'.

Athorne takes a pull on his pipe.

Belsambar says (in common), 'The bickering went on for a while...when finally they called upon my opinion...hailed as the most insane of the group'.

Dazzle eyes the pipe carefully.
Athorne grins mischievously at Dazzle.

Belsambar says (in common), '"Why, I believe we should use our most deadly weapon..."'.
Belsambar pulls out a 10 lb can of SPAM from within his cloak.

Dazzle notes the ambience of the room provided by these non-voiding persons.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Choruses of voices joined in "But is it safe?" "is it rational" "Is that still edible?"'.

Tsumemasa smiles happily.
You snicker softly.

Belsambar says (in common), 'I decided to quash at least one voice by dipping them into the can...no more questions about edibility were heard...'.

Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.
Dazzle shakes Sleighty's hand.
Cordir snickers softly.
Kaleyah snickers softly.
Tsumemasa laughs.
You giggle.
Katrana smiles happily.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Zrage: Yeah...but is it crazy enough?; Me: Well...I SUPPOSe we could just blow them up...but where's the fun in that?'.
Belsambar says (in common), '*Zrage hides a very LARGE bomb...* Anyway, does anyone have a better idea?'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'And with no arguments, we each picked up a can of SPAM...one for each hand...'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'Those of us who were revolted by coming withing 10 feet of the stuff were later given medals of honor for bravery in spam-bat'.

You snicker softly.
Dazzle chortles.
Drystan grins wickedly.

Belsambar says (in common), 'off we trudged...through the lake...thourgh the swamp...thrugh my bedroom...'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'Note: Our largest losses were in the last area...later found after having to EAT the spam to suvive...'.
Belsambar shudders from the sheer thought of it.

Sleighty snickers softly.
Uou shudder from the sheer thought of it.
Dazzle shakes his head.
Dazzle says (in common), 'The poor souls.'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Finally we came upon our destination: The Guild Hall or the centreal realm1'.
Belsambar says (in common), '!!'.

Solaron smiles happily.

Belsambar says (in common), 'They were caught unawares...many of them screamed, ran, and protested "But we don't LIKE SPAM!'.

Cordir yells, 'Tranquility if I'm not back when he's done, start the next person for me?'.
Cordir says, 'oops'.
Cordir says, '( I must step afk a sec )'.

Belsambar pokes Cordir in the ribs.

Cordir says, 'please continue.'.

Dazzle pats Cordir on her back.
Clue comforts Cordir.

Aslan has entered the game.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Those few brave souls that tried to fight were devoured...'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'Apparently Radx thought to bring food from a local highschool in the area...'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'note: School food is undefendable against'.
Belsambar cringes in terror!

Drystan grins wickedly.
Dazzle says (in common), 'Is it really meant to be eaten?'.
Sleighty laughs.
You giggle.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Thus the mayhem began...many a person was attacked by whipped cream, chocolate, and the high powered cans of cheeze-whiz'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'They fought a valiant battle...but we were too much for them...unfortunately, the tide was turned quickly'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'suddenly, we were surrounded!'.

Athorne gasps in astonishment.
Aslan whistles appreciatively.
Samos cringes in terror!

Belsambar says (in common), 'but not by the enemy, no, they all ran from our puns and dangerous food...'.

Athorne snubs out his pipe.

Belsambar says (in common), 'instead, we were surrounded by the evil food we had conjured'.

Dazzle can't stand the thought of all that food going to waste.
You snicker softly.

Belsambar says (in common), 'It rose and encicled us...the evil SPAM having given it life...'.

Aslan grins at the thought of enemies fleeing at the thought of horrible puns, and dangerous food.

Zaaris twitches nervously.

Dazzle says (in common), 'Insanity indeed, to not partake of such delicacies as canned cheese!'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'and no small part of that was due to ZRage's nuclear waste...why he uses that for mouthwash I'll never nkow...'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'We fought bravely...the few souls that aren;t still trapped by the hordes of our own creation managed to eat trheir ways out'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'tums was quickly passed around for defense'.

Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.
You nod in recognition to him.
Tsumemasa throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!

Belsambar says (in common), 'finally, managing to eat our way through to the outer perimeter, we were able to flee back to my room'.

Sleighty laughs.

Belsambar says (in common), 'where we remained lost for another week while fending off the stuff ufrom under my bed....'.
Belsambar shudders from the sheer thought of it.

Tranquility remembers fondly her own "under the bed zone".

Solaron smirks.

Belsambar says (in common), 'The socks...the dinosaurs...the horror of the renegade piles of spam that followed us'.

Dazzle ponders the thought briefly. Hm.

Belsambar says (in common), 'We were finally able to break through to the swamp...eat back the hordes that managed to mutate due to my socks...'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'and return to the lake...unfortunatley, we found someone had left open a can of spam on the boats and they were eaten thorugh as acid'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'thus, we began to circle around...cutting back the jungle and defending from the Lions, Tigers,...'.

You ponder the question.

Belsambar says (in common), 'and the Koosalakoopagoops'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'After many hard weeks of travel, we stumbled upon a sound that was familiar...the smell of edible food...'.

Kaleyah shows her approval by clapping her hands together.

Belsambar says (in common), 'and of course, the pit that I forgot I had dug outside the entrance.'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'Thus ended, the great spam war of the RDI'.

Dazzle sticks a 'free food' sign into the pile of mushrooms, a la Wile E. Coyote.

( lots of mushrooms are made )

Sleighty shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kaleyah claps awkwardly and tentatively.
Samos is so excited that he cheers just for the hell of it.
Athorne shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Dazzle applauds Belsambar's actions.
Solaron shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kaleyah smiles happily.

Tsumemasa enthusiastically cheers Belsambar to victory.

Belsambar says (in common), '((Note to self: try to remember the events sooner so you can remember what the entire story was so you know if it was short...))'.
You snicker softly.
You pat Belsambar on his back.
Samos claps at Belsambar's performance.

Belsambar says (in common), '((Second note to self: Remember to go back and help the people out of that pit I dug...))'.

Sleighty laughs.
Solaron smirks.
Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.
You giggle.

Belsambar says (in common), '((third and final note to self:Assemble a group that can clear Jester's, Master's, and Tritons to assist me in cleaning out from under my bed))'.

Samos says (in common), 'I have a short riddle before I go if you all want ?'.

Drystan says (in common), 'Sure'.
Athorne says (in dwarven), 'Absolutly'.

Drystan smiles happily.
Kaleyah nods in recognition to Samos.
Dazzle nods.

Aslan says (in common), 'Sure :) I'm game :)'.
Dazzle says (in common), 'By all means..'.

Aslan winks suggestively.

Samos says (in common), 'ok... if you know.. wait a sec for those others to think about it'.

You snicker softly.
Aslan nods in recognition to Samos.
Tsumemasa nods in recognition to Samos.

Samos says (in common), 'Whats the first thing you know ?'.

Mordith rests.
Mordith says (in common), 'whats going on?'.

Kaleyah says (in common), 'Fated Hour'.

Athorne beams a smile at Mordith.

Drystan sits down and thinks deeply.

Aslan says (in common), 'A riddle right right now..'.

Mordith says (in common), 'what is fate?'.

You tell Mordith (in common), 'The Fateful Hour, we are doing a Bardic Circle'.

Aslan smiles happily.

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Dwa [ Wa:30 Th:23 Cl:30 ] Mordith, Malevolent Cardinal of the Black Conclave

Sleighty gasps in astonishment.

You say (in common), 'Mordith, if you have nothing to contribute'.
You smile happily.
You say (in common), 'Please, excuse us'.

Solaron nods in recognition to you.

Samos says (in common), 'who ever knows the answer raise your hand'.

Aslan agrees with you 100%.
Wylin nods in recognition to you.

Mordith says (in common), 'what is fate?'.

Belsambar rotates back to standing and lands softly on his feet.

You say (in common), 'Rest assured, if you know nothing of Fate'.
You say (in common), 'You have nothing to contribute'.
You say (in common), 'I am politely asking you to leave'.
You say (in common), 'Please do so'.

Mordith scratches his head.
Mordith says (in common), 'i dont see it on finfo'.

Wylin nudges Mordith impatiently.

You say (in common), 'Mordith'.

Cordir says, 'FINFO CORDIR'.
Cordir smiles happily.
Cordir says, 'Its still there, Mordith. Read all about it. Outside.'.

Aslan says (in common), 'The Lady Tranquility has asked you to leave, and so do I.'.

Clue says (in old-common), 'not there'.

Cordir sits down and thinks deeply.
Cordir says, 'I can see it just fine.'.

Sleighty says (in common), 'it's actually not there...'.

Mordith says (in common), 'nah, im not fully regened yet'.

Clue says (in old-common), 'not there for mortals'.

FINFO CORDIR
cordir has chosen not to share following information with mortals.

Sleighty nods in recognition to Clue.

Mordith smirks at Cordir's saying.
Mordith chuckles, evidently amused.

Cordir says, 'Ah. well, Imms can see it.'.

You say (in common), 'Mordith'.

Cordir says, 'I can see it.'.

Belsambar checks on Mordith's health.

Solaron says (in common), 'Then please keep your sarcastic comments to yourself, Mordith. *bow*'.

You say (in common), 'An immortal has asked you to leave'.
You say (in common), 'I am logging'.

Solaron says (in common), 'As you regen.'.

You say (in common), 'I will send this to your God'.
You say (in common), 'and to Tynian'.

Solaron nods in recognition to you.

Mordith raises an eyebrow at you.

You say (in common), 'I do believe you were asked to leave her be'.
You wave goodbye to Mordith.

Aslan checks on Mordith's health.

Mordith says (in common), 'its a crime to rest in the ampitheatre now?'.

You say (in common), 'Friends, let us not be distracted'.
You say (in common), 'Where were we?'.

Sleighty nods in recognition to you.

Cordir says, 'I believe Katrana is next?'.

Katrana disappears into the void.

You smile at him.
You nod.
You say (in common), 'Indeed'.

Mordith says (in common), 'oops'.

Samos says (in common), 'Whats the first thing you know ?'.

Mordith says (in common), 'guess she isnt'.

Aslan checks on Mordith's health.

Katrana has returned from the void.
Katrana says (in common), 'Sol wants to go first'.
Katrana giggles.

Clue says (in old-common), 'Samos is still up'.

Aslan says (in common), 'You look fine to me...'.

Solaron says (in common), 'Mordith, please keep your comments to yourself if you're going to regen.'.
Solaron smiles happily.

Mordith checks on Mordith's health.

You smile happily.

Solaron says (in common), 'I'll go.'.

Mordith slaps Solaron across the face, leaving a red handprint.
Mordith stands up.

Solaron says (in common), 'Are we prepared?'.

Dazzle says (in common), 'He hasn't said anything in a while'.
Dazzle shakes his head.

Samos says (in common), 'ok ... I guess nobody knows'.

You smile at him.

Katrana says (in common), 'I will go after him'.
Katrana blushes.
Katrana giggles.

Tranquility picks a fly off of Solaron's cheek.

Clue says (in old-common), 'your name?'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'the first thing I know?'.

Sleighty says (in common), 'was the riddle stated?'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'cheese....'.

You say (in common), 'I think something nipped you my friend'.

Drystan says (in common), 'Don't know, Samos'.

Samos says (in common), 'The first thing you know old Jeds a millionair.'.

Solaron mutters something under his breath.

Micah says (in common), 'I gotta go'.
Micah waves happily.

Drystan rolls his eyes.
Wylin chuckles at Samos's joke.

Samos says (in common), 'I have to go'.

You tell Solaron (in common), 'Do not let him bait you'.

Samos waves happily.
Clue groans at the sight of Samos.
Athorne chuckles, evidently amused.

Aslan says (in common), 'See you later, Micah :)'.

Cordir says, 'Take care'.

Solaron tells you (in common), '*nod* I won't. ;)'.

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