A Knight To Remember - 2020-11-20 - Given the Rooks of Things... (log)
This log is from Wehnimer's Landing storyline A Knight to Remember on 11/20/2020 from the viewpoint of Leafiara Autumnwind.
Eoantos 20-21, 5120
by Leafiara Autumnwind of the TownCrier
Summary
- Visiting merchants from Frontier Days begin taking down their tents, a few of them speeding up as shadowy figures lurk the alleys. Silver-beaked dark hooded figures move through the shadows between buildings, heading northward, then pounce from the shadows to attack the merchants! Sir Cryheart's group moves to intercept, but Mayor Leafiara notes the similarities to the fake militia setup and breaks toward Shanty Town in anticipation of an attack, where a Knave ambush indeed shows up. Back on North Ring Road, silver-beaked dark hooded figures on the rooftops fire arrows down on the ones on the streets, as Mother says the ones on North Ring Road are not the Brotherhood.
- As North Ring Road is cleared of attackers, Cryheart's group and the rest of the fighting moves toward Shanty Town while the Rooks fire arrows on the Knaves from the shadows. Some of the weaker of the Knave's forces advance back toward North Ring Road, where town guards clash with them.
- Fighting rages on in Shanty Town and on South Ring Road, but eventually crimson fires in the eastern side of town begin to light up. The blood acolytes' chanting is heard throughout the streets and they approach the Brass Tower, while others break off and attack Cryheart's group.
Highlights - Comedic
Speaking softly to Yardie, Chandrellia says, "Goblyn is a sweetheart." Yardie dryly says, "The Landing, where a lady who makes pies and removes brains out of people's noses is considered a "sweetheart" to the masses."
Highlights - Thematic
Speaking pointedly to Iskandr, Yardie says, "Brother, I am about to venture into battle with you...like an idiot, knowing I face certain death. It is official now. I have become a full fledged citizen of the Landing. May the Arkati have mercy on my soul."
Log
Unease in the Air
[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 Catienne disk, a plump furry mouse, the Kelstien disk, the Tasslehoff disk, a black-eared red and grey fox, a large acorn, the Arvega disk, a burlap sack, a large acorn, some wolifrew lichen, a frosted oatmeal cookie, a sugared barley and oat cake, some aloeas stem, a dirty crevice brew, a large acorn, a brackish green arrow, a sapphire-tipped arrow, a large acorn, a large acorn, a large acorn, a brown weedroot ale, a heavy backpack, a large acorn, a silver-traced carved mahogany cart with some stuff on it, an herbal remedy donation bin and some stone benches with some stuff on it.
Also here: Mayor Leafiara, Catienne, Qushai, Kelstien, Roelon, Sir Cryheart, Gherraltis, Ricoh, Keemar, Lord Tibs, Akenna, Tasslehoff who is sitting, High Lady Maevie, Aiss who is kneeling, Kippe, Hasseldorf, Explodia, Arvega, Lightweaver Opalina, Kanish
Speaking to a pale-faced coppery barn owl, Leafiara says, "Owly! We might need you this evening."
Speaking to a pale-faced coppery barn owl, Leafiara continues, "Well, every evening, admittedly, but still."
The coppery barn owl hoots at Leafiara.
Speaking deeply to Randsford, Roelon asks, "Kobolds beat ye up again?"
Speaking to Roelon, Randsford says, "Not quite."
A group of red-robed figures slowly walk by, chanting to themselves, "The blood fires are eternal. We are eternal. The blood fires are eternal. We are eternal." They wander off towards the eastern side of town. Dowfen just arrived, dragging the body of Towdoh with him.
Maags exclaims, "Are we joining the knight yet!"
Chandrellia softly says, "I felt the rain and thought it best to come here."
Speaking to Leafiara, Puptilian asks, "What in the gods did you let in this town?"
Puptilian says, "I leave for several months and the town acts like its River Rest."
Speaking to Puptilian, Leafiara insists, "Hey, don't blame me, these blood people are the Gryphons' fault if anything."
Moving amidst the rain, dozens of visiting merchants begin to tear down their tents, preparing to close up and move on from the recent festival. Shadowy figures lurk along alleyways, some shifting, some unmoving. Their presence makes more than a few merchants speed up their activities, nervously watching about.
Speaking softly to Puptilian, Chandrellia says, "Not quite that bad, yet."
Speaking to Leafiara, Puptilian says, "Last I remember you are mayor...not the knights."
Leafiara mutters, "I was just gonna let Thadston massacre them all until everyone stopped him."
Speaking to Leafiara, Maags says, "All who."
Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok says, "Well, maybe tonight I'll make a bargain with the devil."
Speaking softly to Maags, Chandrellia says, "Well lets see."
Speaking to Maags, Leafiara explains, "The Blood Son's people, when they were camping outside the gates."
Speaking to Chaoswynd, Guarrin says, "Stop sneaking up like that."
Speaking softly to Maags, Chandrellia says, "The rooks, the knaves, the undead, and uummm oh yeah the red ones."
Speaking amusedly to Guarrin, Chaoswynd says, "Can't be helped."
Speaking to Leafiara, Puptilian asks, "And I hear there are other groups too including the Rooks growing in power again?"
Cryheart says, "Nae yet."
Maags says, "Usuallies massacre is not a good idea."
Speaking softly to Puptilian, Chandrellia says, "There are 4 wrestling for dominance here."
Speaking to Puptilian, Leafiara says, "Well... more like the opposite, they're losing ground to whoever the Knave is."
Speaking to Chaoswynd, Puptilian says, "I should blame you too but well I know you not care."
Leafiara says, "And the Lich King running rampant too."
Speaking to Puptilian, Chaoswynd asks, "Blame me for what, exactly?"
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "Oh, by the way, if anyone's missing a specific something that they may have dropped in Murdos' shop(gemcutter) in the landing? I have it."
Speaking deeply to Leafiara, Roelon says, "However lucky it mae be, he seems the lesser of the threats."
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "If you can tell me exactly what I might be talking about, feel free to reclaim it."
Speaking to Chaoswynd, Puptilian says, "Letting the town grow to this mess."
Speaking to Roelon, Leafiara says, "Well... tentatively. But the longer the battle rages, the more undead he'll have."
Hapenlok says, "Incidentally, yeah...I did find a certain something in the gem shop."
Speaking softly to Roelon, Chandrellia says, "Only becasue he is waiting for the death so he can raise them up into his own army."
Speaking to Puptilian, Chaoswynd says, "As if I have any control over the actions of people."
Hapenlok says, "So, if you lost it and can tell me what it is, I'll give it back."
Puptilian says, "If Slim is still around that is a good enough place as anywhere to get started. We need to finish that one off like we should have last time."
Speaking to Puptilian, Hapenlok says, "Actually....I had an idea about that."
Alvyara says, "Ah."
Maags exclaims, "Hm has to check something be rights back!"
Leafiara says, "Either start with Barnom, while his forces are still small and manageable, if we can't convince him to work against the Blood Son..."
Leafiara says, "Or start with the Knave because he's taken the most territory."
Speaking to Hapenlok, Puptilian says, "Find his altar, break it again, find the phylactery...break that....take off the lich's head."
Speaking to Hapenlok, Puptilian says, "No need to complicate it."
Ycelacie asks, "Are we killing things?"
Speaking to Puptilian, Leafiara says, "His phylactery is in Lich's Landing somewhere with Goblyn."
Speaking to Leafiara, Yardie asks, "You all are going to fight?"
Speaking to Puptilian, Guarrin admits, "You're not wrong."
Ycelacie says, "If we are going to fight."
Roelon deeply says, "And maybe we kin nae bring the Lich back again."
Speaking dubiously to Yardie, Leafiara says, "Well, maybe. It depends if the attacks actually spill out into the streets for once."
Leafiara says, "They haven't been for a while."
Speaking to Leafiara, Puptilian says, "When it comes to the Lich, she can step aside or join him in my opinion."
Marijka mildly says, "It's downright weird how consistently people in this town take a thunderstorm as a cue to begin all their shenanigans."
Speaking to Leafiara, Yardie says, "So you are going to talk, then."
Speaking to Puptilian, Leafiara asks, "Er, she who?"
Speaking to Puptilian, Leafiara asks, "Goblyn?"
Speaking to Puptilian, Hapenlok says, "Well, before we do that, may as well get some use out of him, if we can. Stone stabbed him in the back, so maybe we can point him in that direction."
Puptilian says, "Goblyn."
Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "Something tells me the tunnels are getting crowded and will be spilling out soon enough."
Speaking to Leafiara, Yardie says, "Goblyn scares me."
Speaking wryly to Chandrellia, Leafiara says, "Well, that wouldn't be surprising, I'll admit."
Speaking softly to Yardie, Chandrellia says, "Goblyn is a sweetheart."
Speaking to Puptilian, Hapenlok says, "It's not so much him we have to deal with, but Vlashandra, though."
Speaking to Yardie, Maags says, "Not reallies scaries jus do not eat her pies."
Nakaira rasps, "Goblyn delights me, though my experiences with her have been minimal."
Speaking to Hapenlok, Puptilian says, "Stone always followed Stone's own rule. Do whatever makes him come out on top. Just because he stabbed him today does not mean he won't use him tomorrow."
Speaking curiously to Hapenlok, Leafiara asks, "Even though Vlashandra doesn't have the powers he does?"
Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "Her face is still mine."
Maags exclaims, "Mus has a treat for yous!" [Owly]
Yardie dryly says, "The Landing, where a lady who makes pies and removes brains out of people's noses is considered a "sweetheart" to the masses."
The coppery barn owl hoots at Maags.
The coppery barn owl hoots at Maags.
Maags exclaims, "Lessee!"
Maags rummages through an overstuffed tart satchel with jelly-smeared coppery barn owl feathers stuck near the opening searching with intent, but it quickly becomes apparent she's not got a clue where to look.
Speaking to Yardie, Puptilian says, "Not to all."
Speaking to Yardie, Alvyara says, "You have a point."
Speaking to Puptilian, Hapenlok says, "Well, I tend to think, as much as I do, these days, that the one thing Stone might not have been counting on...could have been Slim."
Speaking to Yardie, Leafiara contends, "Hey, people have different tastes."
Maags shows a pale-faced coppery barn owl her nut tart.
Maags feeds a pale-faced coppery barn owl a bite of her nut tart.
Maags says, "This is a new recipe."
Cryheart says, "New recipe I see."
Speaking to Leafiara, Yardie retorts, "I agree. And a pie stuffed with someone's entrails is a rather rancid taste."
Alvyara says, "I don't care if an all-out war starts, I'll have to go to bed soon."
Speaking to Puptilian, Hapenlok says, "Either way, your assessment about his forces are not quite accurate. He's already building up his forces with the dead accumulating daily."
Speaking to Alvyara, Leafiara suggests, "Maybe make it far from here in that case."
Some dark hooded figures move through the shadows between buildings, slithering about as they move towards the northern side of town.
Puptilian asks, "So we have Rooks, Stone, and Slim. Who is the fourth?"
Leafiara says, "The Knave."
Chandrellia softly says, "Rooks on the move."
Speaking to Yardie, Akenna says, "There you are."
Leafiara says, "Which appears to be where the Rooks are heading."
Chandrellia softly asks, "Oh that was Knave?"
Speaking to Puptilian, Guarrin says, "Malluch."
Speaking to Leafiara, Maags says, "Should we be worried."
Hapenlok says, "Well, anyway:"
Leafiara says, "No, those were the Rooks, but they might be making another strike at the Knave."
Speaking to Yardie, Akenna says, "Well, you can join Sir Cryheart, I suppose."
Speaking to Puptilian, Maags says, "S'matter."
Speaking to Cryheart, Akenna asks, "Is that alright?"
Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "That's what I thought."
Puptilian says, "The town did Malluch wrong. if we had kept a better care of him he may not be part of this."
Cryheart says, "Aye." (to Akenna)
Leafiara says, "You're not wrong in that."
Leafiara says, "Part of why he got a pardon."
Ambush
Some merchants scream and townspeople run scattering in the distance as silver-beaked dark hooded figures erupt from the shadows along North Ring Road and begin attacking some of the merchants, tearing down their festival tents!
Roelon whispers something to Randsford.
Speaking to Puptilian, Chaoswynd says, "And if a frog had wings, it wouldn't bump its ass on the ground when it hopped."
Leafiara says, "But I don't think he's even involved in this right now."
Cryheart says, "Hmmm."
Guarrin says, "Bah."
Hapenlok says, "Well, that settles it then: I'm going to smash some heads."
Maags says, "I did not even shop the tents yet."
Leafiara suggests, "That would be the cue to move."
Faerinn says, "Rooks on the menu tonight it seems."
Speaking pointedly to Iskandr, Yardie says, "Brother, I am about to venture into battle with you...like an idiot, knowing I face certain death. It is official now. I have become a full fledged citizen of the Landing. May the Arkati have mercy on my soul."
Cryheart says, "Perhaps we should investigate."
Leafiara says, "Perhaps, but this also might be the Knave merchants."
[Wehnimer's, North Ring Rd.]
Night guards and militiamen pass by, moving between the barracks and the guard towers at either end of the north road. The broad cobblestoned way proceeds east and west, hugging the inside of the northern wall. A sparse mix of citizens and visitors, including trappers and traders returning home for the night or staying out to ply some late business, walk among the ever-vigilant guards. You also see the Xanthium disk, a squalid canvas pavilion and a small warehouse.
Leafiara says, "Or, for that matter, the Blood Son merchants or Lich King merchants..."
Cryheart says, "Well..that was quick."
Xanthium says, "Good to know they have the town's interests at heart."
Puptilian says, "Someone hit me lightly."
Speaking to Alvyara, Xanthium says, "I was in troll kings when I heard screams."
A silver-beaked dark hooded figure ambles in.
A silver-beaked dark hooded figure ambles in.
Puptilian says, "Thank you."
[combat, though one-sided as at this point no one's swinging on our side]
Speaking to Xanthium, Alvyara says, "Loud screams."
[more one-sided combat]
Leafiara curiously says, "Hm."
[more one-sided combat]
Guarrin says, "Oh, good."
Cryheart says, "Bad Rook."
As merchants begin to flee from their tents, silver-beaked figures spring from hiding and begin butchering them in the streets.
Ycelacie says, "Okay..."
Ycelacie says, "So."
Hapenlok calmly says, "...oh, that's fine." [OOC: I think RPing into being hit with Mass Calm]
Xanthium says, "They're all bad."
Speaking to a silver-beaked dark hooded figure, Maags says, "Reallies yous will end up happier if yous jus run off."
Ycelacie says, "We are calmed."
Leafiara says, "No, hold on--this is similar to the situation with the fake militia..."
Speaking to Ycelacie, Yardie says, "I was never upset."
Cryheart says, "Bah."
Cryheart says, "Rejoin."
Roelon deeply says, "Hmm."
Leafiara asks, "If that's the case, then there's liable to be an attack in... Shanty Town?"
[combat, now not one-sided]
Leafiara says, "You all handle this--I need to check."
[travel; at this point Leafi's broken away alone]
[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 the boatyard gate.
Leafiara suspiciously says, "Hmm."
A dark-clothed human thug ambles in.
A dark-clothed human thug ambles in.
A dark-clothed human thug ambles in.
A dark-clothed human thug ambles in.
[combat]
A grey-armored half-elven archer ambles in.
Leafiara absently says, "There's nothing like barracks--"
A grey-armored half-elven archer just arrived!
A grey-armored half-elven archer ambles in.
A grey-armored half-elven archer just arrived!
[combat; Leafi sends out a Symbol of Need]
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "Oh, yeah....this is fun."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Called it."
[General] Cassis asks, "What is fun Hapenlok?"
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "The Knave's moving on Shanty Town."
[combat]
Leafiara says, "You'll not have this area if I'm still standing."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Backup would be helpful if we can spare it."
[combat]
[General] Hapenlok asks, "Well, I've got two proned. Do we want to save any for questioning?"
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "In the boatyard."
[combat]
Dark hooded figures appear along the rooftops of North Ring Road. They begin to fire arrows down on the other figures...who look like them...along North Ring Road.
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "It's the same strategy as the fake militia two months ago."
[combat]
[General] Eph asks, "What is the attack and defense of the creatures the Knave has brought?"
[extended combat]
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "Leafi, I'll meet you down there in a minute. Dragging a dead one back to the square."
[Help] The ghost of Umbazi: "The CS of the hooded figures is 424."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Appreciated."
[extended combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "I'm trying to figure out what their primary target is. There's nothing as obvious at the barracks this time."
[extended combat]
[General] Puptilian asks, "Who are these non-rook combatives starting to come out?"
[combat]
[General] The ghost of Umbazi thinks, "They keep appearing one south of Brigatta for some reason."
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "...where ...IS ...THE ...KNAVE."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "That would be the Rooks." [actually, I misunderstood Pup's question; Leafi was referring to the ones on the roofs, while the ones on the streets are the Knave's]
[extended combat]
[General] The ghost of Umbazi thinks, "Also, they all seem to be seething with anger."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "We're adapting to the Knave's strategies, as he already pulled this trick with fake militia to get the barracks ambush set up."
[extended combat]
[General] Mother thinks, "The Brotherhood is not attacking merchants in town. That is not us."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Well aware, thank you. Could use backup in the Shanty Town boatyard..."
[combat]
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "I tend to believe you, as much as I can believe you at this moment."
[combat]
[General] Cryheart thinks, "Group patrolling north ring road."
[combat]
[General] Faerinn thinks, "I think I've heard her sing this song before."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Yeah, and last time you eventually conceded it was the Knave who went after the caravans."
[extended combat]
[General] The ghost of Umbazi thinks, "At the moment, I'm not feeling kindly toward the Rooks, Leafi."
[combat]
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "Doesn't matter who they are, they're all going to die."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "They're impostors, same as the impostor militia."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Which means, have at it. Kill them all."
[combat]
[General] Hapenlok asks, "Faerinn, can you channel elemental mana?"
[combat]
[General] The ghost of Umbazi thinks, "I just want them all to die."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Meanwhile, I'm working on defending Shanty Town alone here."
[combat]
[General] Guarrin thinks, "We're trying to get to you."
[combat]
[General] Edendir thinks, "So lonely, I'm so lonely..."
[combat]
[General] Faerinn thinks, "I sure can't channel manna at all, really."
[General] Leafiara asks, "How are the rest of the streets?"
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "I can mostly handle this."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Slowly."
[combat]
[General] Yardie thinks, "I'd help, but I lost the crowd and I am merely a lowly rogue with charm and savoir-faire."
[combat]
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "I've got two on south ring road. they're ...unable to attack at the moment, as am I."
[combat]
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "Actually."
[combat]
[General] Faerinn thinks, "Mother maybe you can write a new song while we're busying with your problems."
[combat]
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "They just brought friends."
[extended combat; at this point Chaoswynd has finally arrived and the brother/sister duo fight there]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "They're spreading throughout Shanty Town."
[combat]
[Realm] Mischung asks, "Do these things die?"
[combat]
[Realm] Leafiara thinks, "Eventually."
Leafiara says, "Alright."
[one room finally clear]
[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 spotted great horned owl, a pilum, a pilum, a tower shield and the boatyard gate.
Also here: Chaoswynd
>e
[Wehnimer's, Boatyard]
This promontory, formed of rocks and sand partially covered by weathered wooden docks, extends a short distance into the river. A few workmen hustle to complete their nighttime tasks, repairing and refurbishing the sailing vessels that are moored here. A refurbished frigate lies at anchor just offshore, awaiting a new cargo as well as a new lease on life. The sand-covered riverbank beach stretches to the south. You also see a grey-armored half-elven archer, a grey-armored half-elven wayfarer, a grey-armored half-elven brigand, a grey-armored half-elven archer, a grey-armored half-elven wayfarer, a grey-armored half-elven archer, a grey-armored half-elven archer, a dark-clothed human thug, a grey-armored half-elven wayfarer, a grey-armored half-elven archer, a grey-armored half-elven wayfarer, a small stone shrine with a polished ironwood plaque on it, a narrow crack in the ground at the base of the tree and a flowering linden tree.
Also here: the body of Lord Trazzle who is lying down
Chaoswynd followed.
[combat]
[Realm] Mischung thinks, "This one has the worst wounds all over his body."
[very, very extended combat]
[General] Leafiara asks, "Does anywhere else need backup?"
[extended combat]
[Realm] Mischung exclaims, "Finally, and it had a box!"
[combat]
[General] Cryheart thinks, "We are doing ok in Shanty town."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Likewise... almost at the end of them."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "But this is almost surely a distraction if the past is any indication."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Question is what their real target is..."
[combat]
[Realm] Nixlsplixt asks, "Is it over?"
[combat]
[Realm] Leafiara thinks, "Not nearly."
[combat]
[Realm] Nixlsplixt asks, "Where are they?"
[combat]
[Realm] Leafiara thinks, "Primarily Shanty Town right now, I believe."
[extended combat]
A sleek black arrow flies out of the nearby shadows, striking a grey-armored human outlaw!
... 40 points of damage!
Nice puncture to the back, just grazed the spine!
[General] Leafiara thinks, "The Boatyard is mobbed again."
[Wehnimer's, Boatyard]
This promontory, formed of rocks and sand partially covered by weathered wooden docks, extends a short distance into the river. A few workmen hustle to complete their nighttime tasks, repairing and refurbishing the sailing vessels that are moored here. A refurbished frigate lies at anchor just offshore, awaiting a new cargo as well as a new lease on life. The sand-covered riverbank beach stretches to the south. You also see a grey-armored human outlaw, a grey-armored human outlaw, a grey-armored human outlaw, a grey-armored human outlaw, a grey-armored half-elven archer, a star sapphire, a tasselled bearskin cape, a violet sapphire, a grey-armored half-elven archer, a grey-armored half-elven archer, a handful of coral flakes, a pink sapphire, an enruned doeskin sheath, a spotted great horned owl, a grey-armored half-elven archer that is lying down, a small stone shrine with a polished ironwood plaque on it, a narrow crack in the ground at the base of the tree and a flowering linden tree.
Also here: Mayor Leafiara, the body of Lord Trazzle who is lying down
[General] Leafiara thinks, "We have arrow support now, though."
[combat]
[General] Mother thinks, "Brotherhood, strike at our true enemy."
[combat]
A sleek black arrow flies out of the nearby shadows, striking a grey-armored human outlaw!
... 35 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the back.
[at this point arrows are flying every few seconds to hit the enemies for the rest of the invasion]
[combat]
[General] Leafiara clarifies, "The Shanty Town boatyard, that is."
[very extended combat]
Leafiara absently says, "Guess everyone else has other problems, but..." [still fighting alone; Chaoswynd died earlier]
[combat]
The ghostly voice of Trazzle says, "This is crazy."
[combat]
The ghostly voice of Trazzle says, "I can't believe no one is here."
[combat]
Leafiara wryly says, "Putting it mildly."
[combat]
The ghostly voice of Trazzle says, "I came right away."
[combat]
Leafiara says, "I thought they'd have arrived by now."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara asks, "Is everywhere else covered?"
[combat]
[General] Guarrin thinks, "Recovering at Voln for a moment."
[and Leafi shoots her nerves and ironically has to return as well]
A Moment of Consideration
>symbol return
Your surroundings blur into a white fog . . .
[Courtyard]
A well maintained and healthy garden occupies the entirety of the courtyard. The air here is cool and crisp, but the bulk of the monastery shelters you from wind and makes the air bracing instead of chilling. In the center of the garden is a natural spring bubbling up several inches above the surface of the encircling pool of crystal clear water. A large stone and iron gate blocks the entrance to the monastery flanked by a statue of a woman carrying a crystal staff and a set of crystalline keys facing a second statue of a kneeling young man bedecked in battle-worn black chain armor. You also see a massive snowy white tiger, a brown wolf, a pale-faced coppery barn owl that is flying around, a charming aurora spirit that is flying around, a plump furry mouse that is sitting, a scorched black marble bench with some stuff on it and a large fel tree. Also here: Lady Raervin, Lady Annangel who is kneeling, Sir Cryheart, Xorus, Guarrin, Roelon, Akenna who is sitting, the body of Ycelacie who is lying down, the body of Barrister Faerinn who is lying down, Maags, Sornryn who is sitting, Celsore, High Lord Geovekn, Rejuvin who is lying down
[General] Puptilian thinks, "We are just attacking some thugs in Wisraith Lane. Not that skilled but hard to put down."
Goldstr says, "Whew."
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "Well, it'd be easier...but mistakes were made, and that's all I'm going to say."
[General] Cryheart asks, "They still attacking?"
Leafiara says, "Does anyone have any guesses at what their real target is? Something as grand as the barracks..."
[General] Sadnama thinks, "A few on south ring road."
The ghostly voice of Faerinn asks, "Isn't Rook territory target enough?"
[General] Yardie asks, "Where in Wisraith? By the florist?"
[General] Puptilian thinks, "We have enough now."
Leafiara says, "Maybe, and that does seem to be their focus, but there's no central target."
Leafiara says, "Question is whether this is a distraction for a single big ambush like with the barracks."
Leafiara says, "Okay... I think we're covered here, so I'm heading back to defend the boatyard."
Faerinn asks, "By the way where were the Armigers?"
Guarrin says, "Could just be their fight spilling into the streets. Becoming desperate."
[Wehnimer's, Shanty Town]
Time and tide have not been kind to the dilapidated shacks along this dreary stretch of riverfront beach. The rotted and weatherbeaten planks, the patched roofs and the mud lanes cast a melancholy pall of neglect here, in contrast to the lively sounds of the river, drifting over from the dark shore that lies directly to the east. To the north, occasional sounds of sawing and banging emanate from the boatyard. You also see a star sapphire, a star sapphire, a piece of cloudy glass, an uncut emerald and a broken wooden fence.
A dark-clothed human thug just arrived, limping.
A grey-armored human outlaw just arrived, limping badly.
[combat]
[General] Yardie thinks, "South ring road? Need assistance? It shan't be much, but let me know."
[combat]
Leafiara yells, "You're not getting this area!"
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Does anywhere else need aid? The Rooks have rallied with arrow fire in Shanty Town and it's... slowly getting the job done."
[combat]
[General] Hapenlok exclaims, "MAN DOWN!"
[combat]
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "Beolost rd, I've got a bit of bother."
[combat]
[General] The ghost of Roelaren thinks, "Archers just east of tsc."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara asks, "Roblar's arrived, so Shanty Town's covered. How's the rest of town?"
[combat]
[General] Roblar thinks, "Heh."
[combat]
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "...Beolost rd. I got a couple of them trying to hit me. I'm laughing at them."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "They're not the best at hitting, no."
[combat]
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "But I'm low on mana. So we're at a crossroads here."
[combat]
Some grey-armored scoundrels and grifters begin to pour along the North Ring Road.
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "I know just the feeling."
[extended combat]
[General] Chandrellia asks, "Mayor is there anything for any younger ones to do that can't fight?"
Leafiara says, "Last one..."
[combat]
A local guard runs by yelling, "Invasion, invasion! Open the towers! Any and all archers, to arms, to arms!"
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "Just so you all know, some of the Knave's men cast dispel magic."
Leafiara says, "You people really picked the wrong town."
[combat]
Some youthful looking town guards run to North Ring Road to face off against the grifters and scoundrel.
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Perhaps the northern area, Chandrellia..."
[extended combat]
[General] Yardie thinks, "Town Square East has invaders. Many of them."
[too injured to continue, withdrawal to TSC]
[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 a pernicious tropical spirit that is flying around, a forest wolf, a small cake of golden elven waybread, a sinuous bone white serpent, the Yardie disk, the Issiah disk, the violet Ithloria disk, a black-eared red and grey fox, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, some golden brown elven waybread, a small cake of golden elven waybread, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, a sugar-dusted golden doughnut, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, some golden brown elven waybread, a small cake of golden elven waybread, some manna bread, the brown Khevis disk, a wood owl that is flying around, a sugar-dusted golden doughnut, a sugar-dusted golden doughnut, some golden brown elven waybread, a silver-traced carved mahogany cart with some stuff on it, an herbal remedy donation bin, some stone benches with some stuff on it and obvious signs of someone hiding.
Also here: Nixlsplixt, Peam, Relic Hunter Silversoft, Puptilian, Keemar, Ravnfel, the body of Klyle who is lying down, Marijka, Issiah, Ithloria, Zykie, Deece who is kneeling, Lord Kothos, Roelaren, Cespar, Arasleaf who is lying down, Emissary Xanthium, Urgek who is lying down, High Lady Maevie, Keski, Ricoh, Leineshan, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia who is kneeling, Aiss who is kneeling, Saturninus who is kneeling, Kanish, Khevis, Maarzen, Lady Nakaira, Gherraltis
The voice of Yardie says, "Mayor, to the East."
The voice of Yardie says, "Xylador, careful."
Leafiara says, "Shanty Town's more mobbed, but Roblar has it under control."
Speaking in Elven, Xylador says something you don't understand.
The voice of Yardie says, "I am not strong enough to hit."
Marijka says, "I was able to hit them, but for every time I touched with a sword, I took four."
Leafiara says, "Heading back out..."
[scouting]
[General] The ghost of Gestaul thinks, "Town square east."
[Wehnimer's, South Ring Rd.]
Many of the travellers through this part of town appear to be pilgrims, priests and monks. They travel to and fro, moving along the quiet road to the north. The hoot of an owl echoes from somewhere beyond the palisade wall. You also see a grey-armored half-elven brigand, a grey-armored half-elven brigand and a Wehnimer's runner.
[combat]
[General] Yardie asks, "How many there?"
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "As far as I can tell, attacks are mainly concentrated on South Ring Road and Shanty Town currently."
[combat]
[General] The ghost of Gestaul thinks, "Down to 2."
[extended combat]
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "There's some on north ring rd. They don't seem half as tough as the ones to the south, though. Our younger militiamen seem to be handling them okay."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "...does anyone have eyes on the Brass Tower? That's a reasonably large target they might be after."
[combat]
Leafiara says, "Ah, good, the cavalry." [Cryheart's group arrived]
[combat]
Guarrin says, "Ah found the party."
[combat]
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "Perfectly fine with me, if they blow that up."
[5600 lines of combat]
(OOC) Cryheart's player whispers to the group, "Love shield trample."
Cryheart says, "Moving."
Leafiara says, "Advancing toward Shanty Town is probably prudent still, unless Roblar and Tsarok have cleared it out."
[very extended combat]
Callinar asks, "Did we win?"
[combat]
Cryheart asks, "All ok?"
[combat]
Akenna says, "For now."
[combat]
Cryheart asks, "All ok?"
Atilio asks, "Anyone I can join?"
Leafiara says, "Join Sir Cryheart."
Cryheart says, "Aye."
Cryheart says, "Moving."
[extended combat]
Leafiara absently say, "You know, given the sheer number of half-elves in these ranks, if Amos is the Knave then he probably wasn't lying about his history with the Scions of Shaundara..."
[combat]
Cryheart says, "Moving east."
Cryheart says, "Or was." [more enemies moved to our location]
[combat]
Guarrin asks, "Did I see Malluch's crew heading east?"
[combat]
Leafiara says, "They've already been holed up there."
[combat]
Leafiara says, "Having surrounded the Brass Tower with their fires."
[extended combat]
Akenna sighs, "If only we could put them out... Charl owes me a favor, you think he'd pay now?"
[very, very extended combat]
[General] Thrassus thinks, "Seems the Brass Tower is quiet at the moment."
[very, very extended combat]
Leafiara mutters, "I swear, if my instincts are right then I'm gonna need a talk with whatever leader represents the Scions."
[extended combat]
Leafiara distractedly says, "Maybe Alendrial could reach out..."
[combat]
Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok asks, "Faerinn's quite gullible, innhe?"
[extended combat]
Hapenlok yells, "I'm trying to have a conversation, JUST DIE!"
[extended combat]
Speaking wryly to Hapenlok, Leafiara says, "Ya don't say."
[combat]
[General] Hapenlok exclaims, "I'm trying to have a conversation, here...just DIE!"
[extended combat]
[General] Goldstr thinks, "I gettin Grifters an Scoundrels bout N ring road."
Cryheart says, "Whew."
Leafiara pleasedly says, "Excellent."
Cryheart says, "Amen."
Cryheart says, "Whew."
Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok says, "Faerinn, so gullible, I want to punch his lungs out."
Leafiara says, "More to the east--" [but as she was saying it, more showed up in our area too]
Roelon deeply says, "Bloody kilts..."
[combat]
Leafiara says, "To be fair, not everyone knows about the fake militia attack."
[General] Roelaren thinks, "I have seen them by Moot Hall."
Leafiara says, "...but I'm pretty sure he did know about it."
[combat]
[General] Hapenlok thinks, "...easy meat, come join us to the south, Goldie."
[combat]
Cryheart says, "Moving easterly."
Cryheart asks, "All ready?"
Nixlsplixt says, "Aye."
[but more came to us]
Speaking to Hapenlok, Maags says, "Not reallies yous style."
Cryheart says, "Man."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "We've assembled the Cryarmy on South Ring Road, moving slowly toward Shanty Town."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Roblar and Tsarok might already have cleared that area, though."
[very extended combat]
[General] Yardie asks, "What is left?"
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "South Ring Road still, at very least."
[combat]
Leafiara says, "I still think this is a prelude to some bigger ambush, same as last time."
[combat]
Guarrin says, "That's it."
[combat]
[General] Viva thinks, "There were some on Penna street a moment ago, also fires coming it looks like potentially."
[combat]
Leafiara says, "They've gotten Rone, then the barracks. So the next sensible target..."
[combat]
Hapenlok says, "They shot me."
[extended combat]
Leafiara says, "More to the east."
Guarrin says, "Goldstr needs aid." [he was to the east]
Hapenlok says, "They dispel."
Cryheart says, "Moving."
Dergoatean asks, "What is this, bandits apprentices?"
Sir Cryheart's group just went east.
[Wehnimer's, South Ring Rd.]
Pedestrians and a few carts and wagons move along the cobblestoned road in the shadow of the palisades, most focused on going about some night time business in town. They pass by the low wood and stone buildings, rarely glancing up or at one another. You also see a tower shield, a grey-armored half-elven brigand, a grey-armored half-elven brigand, a pilum, a grey-armored half-elven brigand, a grey-armored half-elven brigand, a pilum, a grey-armored half-elven brigand that is lying down, a grey-armored half-elven brigand, a frosted peach cookie, a pilum, a tower shield, a jet black brocade backpack and a small white-painted boutique.
[extended combat]
Speaking to Dergoatean, Leafiara says, "These are the Knave's mercenaries."
[extended combat]
Speaking to Dergoatean, Leafiara says, "Some new crime boss who's taken over North Ring Road and destroyed the barracks."
[combat]
[General] Yardie thinks, "You'd think the rain would help put out the fires. Lousy droplets."
[combat]
Greycrown says, "I think I'll stay here."
[combat]
Ycelacie says, "Sorry."
[combat]
[General] Bakarus asks, "Does blood rain put out blood fire? or fuel it?"
[combat]
Hapenlok says, "Going to fall back for a moment."
Crimson Tide
Some crimson fires begun to brighten in the distance, near the eastern side of town.
[combat]
Leafiara says, "Aha."
[combat]
Roelon deeply says, "Well now.."
[combat]
[General] Faerinn thinks, "Seems like an answer might be forthcoming."
[combat]
Leafiara says, "Either the Blood Son's about to react or the Knave's going after the tower like I thought.."
[combat]
Some voices in the distance begin to chant, "Blood to serve, blood to grow, blood to serve, blood to grow..."
[very extended combat]
[General] Thrassus thinks, "Neither."
[combat]
Speaking to Cryheart, Leafiara asks, "Which way are you moving?"
Leafiara says, "I'll break off and head whichever way you don't."
Cryheart says, "Hmm."
Leafiara says, "Shanty Town or the Brass Tower."
[combat]
[General] Kiwoeachi thinks, "Chocolate rain sounds good."
[extended combat]
Cryheart says, "Well..nae moving as they seem to be finding us."
Ycelacie says, "Wow."
Ycelacie says, "I used a lot of wands."
Leafiara says, "I'll check on the Tower."
[travel]
[General] Viva thinks, "Anyone see where the fires are at? Have a bucket ready to dump on them."
[Wehnimer's, East Jetty]
This windswept jetty, built of granite and basalt boulders, shelters the beach here from the river currents made more insistent by the pounding surf of Darkstone Bay. A corroded bronze gate stands high across the path, blocking further travel. You also see the red Hapenlok disk, a weathered wooden trunk, an eerie blood red fire, an eerie blood red fire, an eerie blood red fire and an eerie blood red fire.
Also here: Bakarus, Hapenlok, Lord Thrassus
(Hapenlok calls out at the figure, "and you can get stuffed!")
Leafiara says, "Ah, good, we have eyes here..."
Leafiara says, "Just let us know if anything comes up."
[General] Leafiara thinks, "We have a watch at the Brass Tower and no problems there yet."
[scouting around town]
Gathering near the Brass Tower, some red-masked robed figures begin to walk into view.
[General] Leafiara thinks, "...I had to say it."
[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Things seem to be calming down just a tad here in TSC Mayor."
[General] The ghost of Alvyara thinks, "There's another of those awful archers on North Ring Road."
[General] Tsarok thinks, "Great timing."
[scouting]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "It's just past the bridge to the east side of town, then up the footpath."
[General] Leafiara thinks, "...but still clear... so far."
[travel]
[Wehnimer's, South Ring Rd.]
Pedestrians and a few carts and wagons move along the cobblestoned road in the shadow of the palisades, most focused on going about some night time business in town. They pass by the low wood and stone buildings, rarely glancing up or at one another. You also see a metal wand, a pilum, a tower shield, a tower shield, a pilum, a yellow sapphire, a grey-armored half-elven brigand that is lying down, a grey-armored half-elven brigand that is lying down, a twisted wand, a green malachite stone, a spotted great horned owl, a pilum, a tower shield, a pilum, a tower shield, the red Akenna disk, a tower shield, a tower shield, a pilum, a pilum, a massive snowy white tiger, a brown wolf, a pale-faced coppery barn owl that is flying around, the Meril disk, the Cryheart disk, a charming aurora spirit that is flying around, a frosted peach cookie, a jet black brocade backpack and a small white-painted boutique.
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "All clear in Shanty Town."
[extended combat]
[General] Puptilian thinks, "Lots of action on South Rd still."
Dergoatean asks, "Small group of us. Where is everyone?"
Cryheart says, "Nae sure."
A red-masked robed blood acolyte just arrived!
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Yep, backing up the Cryarmy."
Dergoatean asks, "Just all split up?"
[combat]
Guarrin says, "Oh great."
[combat]
Akenna says, "Probably at the tower."
[combat]
Speaking to Leafiara, Dergoatean says, "We upgraded from blob to army? Things sure are changing around here."
Cryheart asks, "Should we head to the tower?"
[combat]
Maags says, "Thinks they are sending out the dregs now. Not even trained well."
Leafiara says, "No, we have eyes there."
[combat]
Akenna says, "Looks like they are coming to us."
Leafiara says, "Hap's there and hasn't reported anything."
Roelon deeply says, "Oh bloody ....acolytes.."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "The blood disciples are advancing on South Ring Road, but not many yet."
Speaking to an animated red-masked robed blood acolyte, Dergoatean says, "You need to calm down."
[General] Leafiara asks, "How's the tower?"
Speaking to an animated red-masked robed blood acolyte, Dergoatean says, "You're being too loud."
[General] Chandrellia asks, "Mayor do we have anyone at the ballistas?"
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Not that I know of."
Dergoatean says, "Enough of this."
Cryheart says, "Let's head to the tower."
An animated red-masked robed blood acolyte begins to vibrate and seemingly shrink in size. It quickly becomes apparent that it isn't just a trick of the eye as the reduction in the acolyte's size rapidly accelerates. Soon he diminishes to nothing but a tiny black void that is sucking all the air out of the area! When the implosion subsides, an uncut ruby and some silver coins are all that remain of the robed blood acolyte.
[...and I'm actually going to end it there. Kenstrom was having too much lag to continue, so things suddenly got quiet. A suspicious Hap and Leafi headed to respectively Burrow Way and the catacombs to check for a Knave ambush, but of course nothing. Everyone convened at the Brass Tower and there was a tiny wave of enemies, followed by screams in Shanty Town, but nothing came of it.
On the bright side, the town council finally approved Leafi's request for a trash can in TSC!]