Imaerasta 23-24, 5120

by Leafiara Autumnwind of the [[::The_TownCrier|TownCrier]]

Summary

[[::Brotherhood of Rooks|Rooks]] are spotted along the roofs and a young freckled boy stops near Mayor Leafiara in the town square to whisper "Boatyard." A slew of Rooks are there at the ready while others are perched on the roofs with arrows drawn facing outward. Several dozen more appear from within half-completed frames of ships.

Mother arrives and says she's touched we were (or at least Leafi was) worried by her recent absence, explaining that new dangers to the town have required more subtle movements. Leafi asks why she's changed direction and tactics lately; Mother says the Brotherhood's mission hasn't changed and she doesn't expect her to always agree with her tactics, but they've tried to avoid conflict. In the tunnels, she (Leafiara) did not stand down and has her own role to reflect upon.

Leafi asks what the threat is with Thadston in his current state (for them to have attacked him), but Amos is more understandable; Mother says a wounded predator is still a predator; Leafi asks when he was ever a threat, since he struck deals with her last year; Mother says he struck Rooks in the tunnels; Leafi says they fired first; Mother says they gave warnings, unlike her predecessors, and Thadston assaulted Rooks at Helga's, and asks if he's been charged for his assault on citizens, throwing a man through a window and bloodying another in the alley and chasing him into tunnels; Leafi says that was a drunken bar fight with no charges anywhere around, and Captain Stormyrain says the guard was called, but opted to charge no Rooks nor former Marshal alike.

Mother says Thadston came into the tunnels to carry out his own justice and was warned to step aside, and her tactics haven't changed if he's told the flame is hot but touches it nonetheless. Leafi admits some got overzealous on all sides and wants to establish if we can put this aside, and Mother says the Rooks have no continued vendetta and didn't pursue Thadston outside of the tunnels, nor any of us.

Grauph arrives and berserks to attack several Rooks, up until Leafi recasts a [[::Minor Sanctuary (213)|sanctuary]] and apologizes, saying she won't let it slip again. Mother says it's unfortunate some who traveled here with Leafiara cannot control their bloodlust.

Back to the Brotherhood, Leafi asks Mother to reiterate what her mission is, if it hasn't changed, and Mother says protecting the interests of the Brotherhood are the betterment and independence of Wehnimer's Landing.

Mother says some old and some new factions are moving into the town, all of which have seemingly decided to conquer the Rooks. Hapenlok says starting a three-way fight between the militia, Rooks, and Malluch and Grishom Stone's followers doesn't further our independence; Mother says we may disagree with some of their tactics, but our expectations at times will not allow the Brotherhood to protect itself. She says they were framed for the attack on the caravan and there have been plans in the works against the Rooks. They've made no initial assaults on adventurers nor the militia, but are working to ward off other factions trying to move in, and did nothing wrong trying to prevent Malluch's cult from growing.

Leafi says she can't deny there are problem factions, and the question is why the militia and guard should leave the Rooks alone. Mother says the knaves and the Lich King's men moving in are not our people and do not fight for Wehnimmer's. If the militia and guard wish to come for the Rooks, they can, but both sides are Wehnimer's. The Rooks will do what the militia and guard cannot because of law or boundaries.

Captain Shinann says Mother ordered us out of the tunnels and attacked when we didn't leave, so stop muddying the waters; Mother says she's making her point, she was warned to leave and went to pet a snarling dog; Shinann says Mother wasn't protecting the Landing and the tunnels aren't hers.

Leafi asks how we can trust her and what assurances she can give; Mother asks what would possibly be sufficient; Leafi asks if she still wants to work with other defenders, like she did when she said she'd bring information to the militia as a sort of alliance. Mother says she's one woman and perhaps the captains can help, but Khylon is an adamant hater of the Brotherhood and has named an ally as the guard captain, and she doesn't see any measure of assurances being enough for them. She'll bring information when and if she has it, but this is our fight for survival since the Rooks are as much Wehnimer's as her, but the others coming in are not. Leafi says if Khylon is the concern, then perhaps it's more fruitful to answer the captains' questions than hers.

Stormy asks Mother if she knows who attacked Walward's goods or put pressure on candidates for Steward of the Guilds. Mother says Walward has communicated with the Rooks in the past, but isn't currently, and something or someone shook him. Stormy says the Rooks' eyes and ears canvas more of the town than the militia formally does, so if a new faction is trying to intimidate its way into power then it might be in everyone's best interests to find and stop the threat. Mother says they've heard of a figurehead named the Knave, seen the Lich King in their tunnels, don't trust Amos, and Blood Son cultists have grown more noisy lately. The DeArchons have been quiet, but they trust Alendrial. Stormy thanks her for useful information.

Shinann says to leave Thadston alone in his current state and Mother asks if that's the assurance she needs. Shinann says a part of it and will leave the rest to the mayor and Stormy. Leafi offers Stormy that she (Leafi) can stay out of it with no recommendations made to Khylon; Stormy says she's free to offer her opinion and the marshal will give it the weigh the mayor's opinion should have.

Mother says she's trying to avoid full conflict in the streets and no one benefits from that, but standing down and shrinking into the shadows is not an option with enemies approaching our territory. They'll defend it and crush those imposing to prevent them from regrowing.

Sir Goldstr proposes having the Rooks who want to help join the militia. Mother says that would forfeit the last great bastion of independence in town and the [[::Order of the Silver Gryphon|Gryphons]] would be forced to conquer it with an [[::Turamzzyrian Empire|Imperial]] army. The Rooks do everything necessary to protect the Landing's independence while the militia only does what's lawfully permitted.

Ycelacie asks why she's called Mother; she says because she cares for the others and has birthed a new way forward for the Rooks.

Goldstr says they're lawbreakers; Mother says they'll die for Wehnimer's and history has a way of rewarding lawbreakers with new titles such as freedom fighters, heroes, and pioneers. The Rooks aren't actively targeting adventurers or the militia, but if their paths cross, they can't show weakness. Stand down and watch the Rooks live or die, or join them as they fight to live or die.

Stormy says she has what she needs from the meeting and appreciates Mother's candor and willingness to meet. Mother says she is not sure what was accomplished tonight, but perhaps a small measure of progress. Mother reiterates that they'll share what they know when they know it, so we might understand their moves when they make them, then leaves.

The crowd returns to the square for discussion, but crisp ivory parchments suddenly start blowing all over town offering 20 million silvers to bring the vigilante Rone dead or alive to the Knave.

Highlights - Comedic

Leafiara says, "Casiphia would have been a very good option too, though, I'll admit. Would have chosen both if I could have, maybe."
Balley softly says, "Are you sure she is not Mother."
Speaking to Balley, Leafiara says, "Casiphia? Nope."
Speaking to Balley, Leafiara says, "Half of me hopes she is since then at least the Mother meeting will actually happen."

Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok says, "I guess I'll pretend to be your bodyguard for a bit. My provisions are still on order."
[90 seconds later]
Nearby, the rooftops stir with movement as some dark hooded figures crouch low, bows in hands, arrows drawn as they hug the edge but keep focused on the surrounding area.
From within the half-completed hulking frames of ships, dozens of more Rooks appear, stepping half-way out of the shadows, blades or bows at the ready, but still far from the crowd.
Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok asks, "Remember the part when I said that I was going to be your bodyguard?"
Speaking wryly to Leafiara, Hapenlok says, "You're on your own."
Hapenlok quickly ducks behind Leafiara.

Hapenlok says, "Literally, if we charged absolutely everyone who's ever been in a drunken bar fight, this entire town would have to be converted into a prison camp."

Gutstorm's incorporeal halfling firemage crosses its arms over its chest.
Gutstorm drunkenly says, "Me firemage doesh a good impression of Raelee."

Shinann glances at a grey-beaked dark hooded figure.
Shinann says, "Shoo."

Leafiara musingly says, "Maybe Mother needs to appoint some unaffiliated 'ambassadors' or some such to deliver messages so she doesn't always have to come out herself."
Speaking to Leafiara, Shinann says, "No... she will use children."
Speaking to Shinann, Leafiara clarifies, "I mean more like, say, Pukk."
Shinann says, "Pukk is sort of childi... umm... childlike."

Goldstr asks, "Dems Amos's folks er Stephos's?"
Leafiara says, "I suspect Amos', but honestly, at this point I can't write off anything."
Leafiara says, "Could be Amos', Stephos', even Malluch's still operating somewhere out there..."
Goldstr says, "And er or da Knave."
Leafiara says, "And Barnom Slim apparently."
Leafiara grumbles, "So many factions."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "We expect a very fancy chart from the Mayor's office within the week."
Tsarok quietly asks, "A... PIE chart?"

In the Common language, it reads:
WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE.
THE VIGILANTE RONE.  20,000,000 REWARD.
Seek the Knave.
Xorus says, "I was never paid for the last Rone bounty."
Speaking wryly to Kippe, Leafiara says, "I'm still waiting on the town council to pay up on the bounty for the first Rone."
Leafiara agrees with Xorus.
Xorus waves his hand in a dismissive gesture.
Xorus says, "The Knave may have misunderstood the amount of wealth possessed by those in these parts capable of hunting Rone."
Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok says, "This town never pays up."
Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok says, "So, it's why I don't bother anymore."

Highlights - Thematic

Speaking to Mother, Goldstr exclaims, "One idea   Have yer Rooks who want to help da Landin JOIN da Militia!"
Mother softly says, "If we joined the militia, we would forfeit the last great bastion of independence this town had and the Gryphons would be forced to come conquer the town at the head of an imperial army."
Speaking to Mother, Leafiara asks, "...you're saying the militia isn't independent?"
Mother softly says, "I am saying the militia has restraints."
Stormyrain says, "Mother is not incorrect."
Mother softly says, "The Brotherhood will do everything necessary to protect Wehnimer's independence. The militia will do everything only up to what is lawfully permitted."
Mother softly says, "You cannot win a war in the shadows."

Speaking to Stormyrain, Pietra asks, "Doesn't every militia need some sort of shadow militia for back up?"
Speaking to Pietra, Stormyrain says, "I wouldn't know about such things."
Speaking to Stormyrain, Pietra says, "Yeah, me either."
Stormyrain adopts an agreeable expression.
Pietra appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Log

Idle Chatter

[Town Square Central]

This is the heart of the main square of Wehnimer's Landing. The impromptu shops of the bazaar are clustered around this central gathering place, where townsfolk, travellers, and adventurers meet to talk, conspire or raise expeditions to the far-flung reaches of Elanith. At the north end, an old well, with moss-covered stones and a craggy roof, is shaded from the moonlight by a strong, robust tree. The oak is tall and straight, and it is apparent that the roots run deep. You also see the seaweed-covered Xayd disk, a large acorn, an ember-eyed fire wyrdling, the Iskandr disk, a hazel scabbard, a pale-faced coppery barn owl, a bottle-nosed yellowish brown bandicoot, a large acorn, a copper lockpick, some acantha leaf, a large acorn, a heavy slab of iron, a heavy slab of iron, a dark brocade pouch, a tincture of haphip, some stringy blue lint, a large acorn, a rations kit, a reinforced shield, an herbal remedy donation bin and some stone benches with some stuff on it.

Also here: Xayd, Lord Asben, Sadiam who is sitting, Aracnid, Mayor Leafiara, Wolfloner, Lord Yavs, Auzod, Hapenlok, Squire Legionnaire Iskandr, Gypsy Scribe Balley, Stormicore

The sky begins to fill with huge clouds, dark and grey on the bottom, pale and white atop, their puffy crowns ascending toward the heavens.

Speaking to Wolfloner, Hapenlok says, "One beaked person looks the same as another to me."

Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok says, "Well, I was a bit under the weather at the time, but I heard Khylon was up and about last night."

Speaking to Hapenlok, Leafiara says, "Yep, and already making lots of moves."

Balley softly says, "I am hoping he will follow through."

Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok says, "That's good to hear. He's a good man."

Speaking to Hapenlok, Leafiara says, "Trying to arrange a meeting with Mother, arrest warrant out for Rone, investigations of Amos and Stephos and the Daily Darkstone..."

Auzod says, "Raining."

Balley softly says, "My thoughts and his energy had me thinking he has a lot of ideas not sure he is ready to really put them into action or will make others do it."

Wolfloner darkly says, "Khylon is broken down. Lost a step it seems."

Kiwoeachi says, "Saw some young girl handing a scroll to a shadowy figure in an alley."

Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok says, "Oh yeah. I read one of those. To think, they're trying to pin the wagons on me. If they knew me, they'd know that wasn't my work."

Balley softly says, "I told you I would give you my thoughts today."

Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok says, "The miniatures on the ground would have been fused together."

Kiwoeachi says, "Shady stuff."

Balley softly says, "I do think is better than Thadston."

Speaking to Balley, Leafiara says, "It's true, it's one thing to say what he wants to do and another to do it."

Leafiara says, "I still don't think he should have been so public about all his plans, but..."

Balley softly says, "He wants others to carry them out."

Kiwoeachi says, "Clearly some back alley going ons."

Balley softly says, "He was a captain and used to giving the orders to his people to carry them out."

Kiwoeachi says, "Using young girls as mules."

Speaking to Balley, Leafiara says, "I'm fine with that, he's still better than a nobody like Cutlass or shady Amos."

Balley softly says, "I agree."

Balley softly says, "Oh storm approaches."

Leafiara says, "Casiphia would have been a very good option too, though, I'll admit. Would have chosen both if I could have, maybe."

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Wolfloner says, "You had nothing but bad choices to choose from."

Balley softly says, "Are you sure she is not Mother."

Speaking to Balley, Leafiara says, "Casiphia? Nope."

Speaking to Sadnama, Kiwoeachi asks, "Any dead people around?"

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Wolfloner asks, "Do you know what faction of Rooks turned Rysus over?"

Sadnama says, "It's sad."

Speaking to Balley, Leafiara says, "Half of me hopes she is since then at least the Mother meeting will actually happen."

The coppery barn owl hoots at Leafiara.

Speaking to Sadnama, Kiwoeachi says, "Very sad, Leafi been saving them all."

Speaking to Wolfloner, Leafiara says, "No idea. They scattered real quick after he died."

Sadnama says, "I'm probably going to take a trip to the isle in a day or two."

Sadnama says, "I'll probably die then."

Speaking to Sadnama, Kiwoeachi says, "Guess without Kaedra saving everyone we all gotta make up the slack."

[General] Leafiara observes, "Another rainy Landing eve. Hope everyone enjoys such!"

Hapenlok says, "Honestly, Wolfloner, between Drangell and Rysus? A lot of people died for what wound up being ....nothing."

Hapenlok says, "No profit."

Wolfloner darkly asks, "Curious thing to happen. And who decided Rysus would be killed instead of being arrested?"

Kiwoeachi says, "Ok, so death and murder is usually reserved for weekends, got it."

Speaking to Wolfloner, Leafiara says, "I suppose it was Lylia in a sense... the guards were on standby that night with arrows ready, but she didn't call them to break up the stabbing."

Speaking to Wolfloner, Hapenlok says, "I was the one who said that it was too dangerous to keep either of them alive."

Speaking dreamily to Kiwoeachi, Echonar says, "As it should be."

Balley softly says, "I wonder what will happen here in the near future."

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Wolfloner asks, "That does not strike you as odd?"

Speaking to Wolfloner, Leafiara says, "Extremely odd. I've been wondering for years if she secretly arranged the poison delivery."

Hapenlok says, "And honestly? I never gave it a second thought. It's a shame that a man in a chair had to make that choice for us."

Leafiara says, "She sure didn't seem surprised when she found out about it."

Leafiara asks, "Of course, now, ironically, she hates Mother more than almost anyone else hates Mother... so careful what you wish for?"

Wolfloner darkly asks, "Never curious as to whose pawn you were? Never a second thought of that?"

Wolfloner glances at Hapenlok.

Speaking flatly to Wolfloner, Hapenlok says, "In this case? I really don't care. It was personal between me and him, anyway."

Balley softly says, "We are brink of a new time in our history."

Wolfloner darkly says, "Ahhh."

Wolfloner darkly says, "Weather sign."

Speaking to Wolfloner, Hapenlok says, "I closed the books on my militia career with him dying."

Balley softly says, "Change is coming! It is in the air, the wind, the stillness,"

Balley softly says, "As you know I follow the wind."

Balley softly says, "It is telling me things are NOT what they seem."

Speaking quietly to Hapenlok, Wolfloner says, "I am not surprised."

Balley softly says, "People pretending to be who they are not."

Awaiting Mother

Some dark hooded figures creep along some nearby rooftops of town.

Wolfloner darkly says, "But I am not so interested in the pawns."

[General] Corwynne asks, "Dark hooded figures on rooftops?"

Wolfloner darkly says, "I am interested in the power behind it."

Towermen says, "People jumpin on roofs."

[General] Gaaknar thinks, "Uh oh, here we go again."

Speaking to Wolfloner, Hapenlok says, "I'm not saying it's not a relevant question, though...as strange as that sounds."

Speaking to Stormyrain, Leafiara says, "Ah, good, maybe your plan will work."

[General] Pietra exclaims, "Weeeee!"

Stormyrain says, "Mayhaps."

[General] Corwynne asks, "Wassat?"

Leafiara recites:

"Join up, since we have no Cryheart!"

Speaking to Wolfloner, Hapenlok says, "But me? It's not something I really care about, either way."

Speaking to Wolfloner, Hapenlok says, "He's dead. I'm not."

[General] Leafiara calmly thinks, "That would be the Rooks, so hopefully Mother's agreed to the meeting Captain Stormyrain wanted."

Speaking darkly to Hapenlok, Wolfloner says, "That is yet to be determined."

The coppery barn owl hoots at Stormyrain.

Speaking to Wolfloner, Hapenlok says, "And honestly, I've got more important things occupying my attention. While they look within? I'm keeping my eyes open, out there."

Speaking quietly to Pietra, Tsarok says, "I want combat."

Speaking darkly to Hapenlok, Wolfloner says, "Would seem my questions had the intended consequences."

Speaking to Tsarok, Pietra asks, "You might get it. Who knows?"

A young freckled boy slips into the area and stops near Leafiara. He whispers, "Boatyard." then slips away into the night.

Taulramil says, "I've been in the guild."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra exclaims, "Aww, the cute lil one!"

Leafiara recites:

"Last call to move! Ten seconds!"

Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok says, "I guess I'll pretend to be your bodyguard for a bit. My provisions are still on order."

Taulramil says, "The child....whispered loudly."

Leafiara says, "Okay... moving."

[travel]

[Wehnimer's, Boatyard]

Half-completed shipping vessels, sections of wooden supports, canvas, and vessels in need of repair are strewn along this strand of riverfront beach, separated from the town proper by the wooden boatyard fence. The hulking framework of a ship under construction rises against the starlit sky like a giant skeleton belonging to some forgotten sea creature. You also see a grey-beaked dark hooded figure, a grey-beaked dark hooded figure, a grey-beaked dark hooded figure, a grey-beaked dark hooded figure, a grey-beaked dark hooded figure, a grey-beaked dark hooded figure, a grey-beaked dark hooded figure and the boatyard gate.

Balley, Hapenlok, Kiwoeachi, Berost, Stormyrain, Towermen, Taulramil, Tsarok, Pietra, Allyria, Bhenidre, Wolfloner and Mongonator followed.

Leafiara amiably says, "Good eve, all."

Speaking darkly to a grey-beaked dark hooded figure, Wolfloner says, "Gloomy night."

Speaking to Wolfloner, Taulramil says, "Might be a tad more than gloomy mate."

Nearby, the rooftops stir with movement as some dark hooded figures crouch low, bows in hands, arrows drawn as they hug the edge but keep focused on the surrounding area.

Leafiara slowly says, "...and I do hope Mother herself will be here, since some of us have--concerns about a rival or imitation faction."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Nah, there are no concerns to speak of."

From within the half-completed hulking frames of ships, dozens of more Rooks appear, stepping half-way out of the shadows, blades or bows at the ready, but still far from the crowd.

Stormyrain whispers something to Leafiara.

Taulramil says, "Hm."

Pietra whispers something to Tsarok.

Kiwoeachi says, "Everyone behind Tsarok."

Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok asks, "Remember the part when I said that I was going to be your bodyguard?"

Thadston and the Tunnels

Mother steps out of shadows of a hulking ship, moving closer to the crowd and nodding.

Speaking tentatively to Hapenlok, Leafiara asks, "Yes?"

Speaking wryly to Leafiara, Hapenlok says, "You're on your own."

Hapenlok quickly ducks behind Leafiara.

Taulramil says, "Mother..."

Balley softly says, "Hello Mother."

Speaking relievedly to Mother, Leafiara says, "Ah, good, you're alright. I'm sure I'll catch flak for saying that, but I was getting worried."

Mother softly says, "You were worried. I'm touched." [these two lines were said at almost the same time, so potentially not even a response to Leafi here and now but rather what she wrote in the letter requesting a meeting]

[General] Shinann thinks, "Evening."

Speaking darkly to Mother, Wolfloner says, "Been a while."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Evening. We're at the boatyard with Mother."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Good evening."

Mother softly says, "There are new dangers to the town, it has at times required more subtle movements."

Speaking to Mother, Leafiara asks, "Then what's been happening lately? You've seemed to change direction and tactics for--what reason?"

Leafiara tilts her head at Mother.

Berost deeply says, "Cuz it be sutin her needs now."

Mother softly says, "The Brotherhood's mission has not changed."

Leafiara peers quizzically at Mother.

Mongonator asks, "Brotherhood or Motherhood?"

Mother softly says, "I do not expect you to always agree with our tactics. We've tried to avoid conflict."

Mother softly says, "In the tunnels, you did not stand down I was told."

Mother softly says, "You have your own role in these things to perhaps reflect upon."

Speaking to Mother, Leafiara confesses, "I truly don't understand. What is the pressing threat with Thadston in his current state? Amos is more understandable."

Leafiara frowns at Mother.

Shinann says, "The tunnels are for everyone's use..."

Mother softly says, "When a predator is wounded, it is still a predator."

Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "What was the threat to you with Thadston, ever, then? He struck deals with you last year."

Leafiara furrows her brow.

Pietra whispers something to Tsarok.

Mother softly says, "He came into our tunnels, striking our Rooks."

Kiwoeachi asks, "How do you catch a predator?"

Leafiara says, "Not that night he didn't. You fired first."

Sareyna says, "He did in fact."

Mother softly says, "We provided warnings. A courtesy my predecessors have not so readily provided."

Leafiara shakes her head.

Mother softly says, "He assaulted our members in the tavern."

Speaking to Leafiara, Taulramil says, "What warnings does she speak of."

Speaking to Mother, Shinann says, "We cannot even be sure you are the original masked one, since we have no way to verify who you are."

Speaking to Taulramil, Leafiara says, "They did give warnings to leave the tunnels, that much is true."

Speaking to Leafiara, Taulramil says, "I've been present and fought their ilk."

Mother softly asks, "Has he been charged or arrested for his assault on fellow citizens in the tavern?"

Mother softly asks, "Throwing a man through a window? Bloodying another in the alley? Chasing him into the tunnels?"

Speaking to Mother, Pietra says, "You say that like it should have happened. But it didn't."

Speaking to Mother, Taulramil says, "A drunken brawl is all."

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Wolfloner says, "She has a point."

Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "It was a drunken bar fight--there were no charges anywhere around, for any involved."

Stormyrain says, "The guard were called, but I believe they opted not to charge any involved. Rook or former Marshal alike."

Leafiara says, "The guard--"

Leafiara nods at Stormyrain.

Speaking to Mother, Taulramil says, "Their mother...should have taught them better perhaps."

Mother softly says, "He came into our tunnels, he sought to carry out his own measure of justice. We warned you to step aside."

Sareyna says, "Again true."

Hapenlok says, "Literally, if we charged absolutely everyone who's ever been in a drunken bar fight, this entire town would have to be converted into a prison camp."

Mother softly says, "My tactics have not changed if you are told the flame is hot but you touch it nonetheless."

Speaking to Mother, Leafiara acknowledges, "I won't deny that some of us got overzealous in the tunnels, on all sides, deploying lethal force very quickly. Myself included."

Speaking guiltily to Mother, Taulramil says, "Even I, have been one to partake in a brawl with others in a tavern, alcohol fueled."

Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "I'd wanted to establish tonight whether there's any chance we could put this aside, but the way you're talking, I'm not sure there is."

Mother softly says, "We are defeated if we come from a position of weakness, surely you needn't this conversation to know that."

Speaking darkly to Mother, Wolfloner asks, "Do you know anything of a spirit appearing as a pale woman surrounding Thadston?"

Mother softly says, "We have no continued vendetta."

Grauph just arrived.

Grauph lets out a loud snarling growl and goes berserk!

Mother softly says, "We did not pursue Thadston outside of the tunnels, nor any of you."

Grauph rages across the battlefield, striking with unrelenting fury!