Ivastaen 3-4, 5121

part 1 by an anonymous contributor to the TownCrier

part 2 by Leafiara Autumnwind of the TownCrier

The Night in a Nutshell

[General] Thadston thinks, "Evening."
[General] Thadston thinks, "I'll be in the Outpost's war room."
[General] Wolfloner asks, "Thadston still alive?"
[General] Leafiara asks, "Thadston, are you aware that Cordarius didn't reinstate you as was expected?"
[General] Thadston thinks, "Yes. I don't need a council seat to kick some ass."
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Vigilante action, I see."
[General] Wolfloner thinks, "At least Davard went away.  Thadston is like the old proverbial fisherman."
[General] Pukk thinks, "Since we don't know where the war room is. Gutstorm is going to go to some place else."
[General] Thadston thinks, "Ah, I thought I recognized the thoughts of the mouthiest assassin in retirement."
[General] Thadston thinks, "I'll send someone for you."
[General] Stormyrain asks, "Where are we going?"

[at the outpost]
Thadston nods.
Thadston says, "Join me."
[General] Thadston thinks, "War room. We've got some planning to do."
[at the war room]
Thadston nods.

A Hendoran squire rushes in and hands Thadston a parchment. He salutes and ducks out.
Thadston says, "Leafiara..."
[General] Pukk thinks, "Leafi, where are you? We've got some work for you now."
[General] Leafiara asks, "Who's we and what is it?"
[General] Stormyrain thinks, "We are in the War Room with Thadston."
[General] Leafiara thinks, "If this is about the planning, I recuse myself."
Stormyrain says, "She will not be attending."
[General] Leafiara thinks, "I don't want anyone in that room to have doubts about whether the information said there leaks to the Rooks through me."
[General] Leafiara asks, "It was a wise move to remove Pukk as well--wait, why is Pukk there?"
Thadston tucks the note away.
Thadston says, "Well then..."
[General] Pukk exclaims, "Hey! Don't snitch on me!"
[General] Pietra thinks, "Why he's right here, in the war room."
Thadston says, "Convenient for the Rook queen to stand down."
Thadston smirks and rolls his eyes in disgust.
Thadston smirks.
Thadston shakes his head.
Speaking to Thadston, Stormyrain says, "She did have a good point about Pukk being here, if there is concern about information being passed to the Rooks."
[General] Leafiara slowly thinks, "Let me get this straight. You're planning against the Rooks and yet Pukk--oh, never mind."
Thadston says, "Hey. Go."
Thadston nods at Pukk.
Thadston says, "Through the door, or I'll pick the window."
Pukk says, "I'm not Pukk."
Thadston moves an inch closer to Pukk.
Pukk's body, including any visible musculature, relaxes significantly. His skin then ripples violently, its appearance shifting, and sharp cracking sounds come from beneath his skin as his body transforms to alter his height and body.
The transformation seems to come to its conclusion as the cracking sounds fade away and Pukk's visible skin firms up around her muscles and facial features. It isn't entirely clear if this is an illusion framing her or her true form.
Pukk exclaims, "I'm somebody else!"
Pukk exclaims, "I swear!"
Pukk exclaims, "Okay! Okay!"
Pukk just went through a set of large wooden doors.
Thadston twists his head slightly, cracking his neck. He looks relieved.

Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "I have concerns, I wish to get out before this starts, and if you should see fit for me to leave as well, I will."
Thadston says, "Proceed."
Thadston nods at Chandrellia.
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "My concerns are this, you have not been reinstated as Marshal, yet here we are planning an attack with the captains of the Landing Militia, and on the same hand you condemned Rone for her vigilante antics, yet we are doing the eaxct same."
Chandrellia softly says, "I respect you Sir Andrews with everything I have, it didn't start that way but I have seen you and respect you."
Thadston asks, "Did you or did you not follow an ex-mayor into the fray?"
Thadston peers quizzically at Chandrellia.
Dendum responds, ""Hrmm but positions have recently been....clarified yes?"
Thadston says, "If anyone in the town wants to bring me up for charges in leading an attack against the Knave and the Rooks, then I'll turn myself in the next morning."
Thadston says, "Guilty, again and again."
Thadston says, "The transition of power has not occurred yet."
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "I did sir, on more then one occasion, but since Cordarius' little speech the other night about what has been done with the voting and the Consortium, I don't see how we are being any better then them."
Thadston nods at Dendum.
Thadston says, "We are currently in a transition period. The babble Cordarius spouted off isn't even ratified yet."
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "This town is in Amos's pocket whether we want it to be or not at the moment, we worry about the Knave and the Rooks, yet it's Amos that is tearing this town asunder and yet we look the other way."
Thadston says, "Who gives a damn about any of that if the Knave and Rooks keep fighting in the streets and shadows."
Thadston says, "We'll deal with Amos. Don't worry. He should have stayed in the pit he crawled out of."

Thadston says, "Some say the Consortium is connected to the Knave."
Thadston says, "Who can be certain. Do we even know for certain it's Stephos? Perhaps."
Thadston says, "But if the Knave is connected to the Consortium, then good. It hurts them both. If they are not connected, then good, it still hurts the Knave."
Thadston says, "Or...according to this letter..."
Thadston says, "Leafiara is blaming Cordarius for everything."
Thadston shrugs.
Thadston says, "Which, I'm fine with. It's nice not to be the new imperial guy everyone is blaming."
Thadston smirks.
Thrassus says, "It's just interesting these concerns are only coming up now that the Rooks are in the sights."
Thadston nods at Thrassus.
Thadston says, "Timing often tells us more than anything."
Thadston says, "The child who comes home to visit a sick parent, when the cusp of an inheritance is at hand, when for years the child paid no mind to their parent...is telling."
Tarine mumbles, "Is this a war room or a riddle room?"
Thadston laughs at Tarine!
Tarine grins at Thadston.

Thadston says, "I'll be honest. Our top priority and target is the Knave."
Thadston says, "If we can deal any reasonable blow to the Rooks at the same time, then so be it."
Faerinn says, "If Rooks get stomped on the the way - yeah."
Thadston says, "I won't sacrifice a heavy hit against the Knave just to bleed a Rook."
Thadston nods at Faerinn.
Thadston says, "Exactly."
Tarine eagerly inquires, "So what does this Knave want, how do we trap them, how do we kill 'em all?"
Thadston says, "Well, that's the next bit of information I need to share."
Thadston says, "Do we have any Gryphons present? You all breed like rabbits these days, I can't keep the ranks straight."
Goldstr nods at Thadston.
Bernadette turns an inquisitive ear toward Thadston.
Thadston nods at Bernadette.
Goldstr says, "We has a few here."
Thadston nods at Evia.
Thadston nods at Goldstr.
Evia says, "If you don't see us...."
Bernadette nods.
Thadston says, "I need to move Alendrial tonight."
Evia says, "You need to get out more."
Thadston says, "To the Holding. I want her and Thrayzar in one spot."
Goldstr exclaims, "At yer service!"
Thadston says, "The Holding isn't in range of the bay."
Faerinn says, "Like the same room? Is he stable for something like that."
Thadston says, "Because Larsya's scouts have reported some ships on their way to Darkstone Bay."
Thadston says, "No, not same room per se."
Thadston nods at Faerinn.
Thadston says, "Just I need them in the same Outpost."
Faerinn says, "Yeah, probably for the best. Though hard to tell how sane he really was before he got the dart."
Thadston says, "We suspect the Knave has ships coming."
Goldstr exclaims, "We be protectin Thrayzar an we will guard Lady D'Archon!"

Thadston says, "If the Knave is Stephos, I do not expect him to attack the Outpost. But it is possible he could try to take Alendrial."
Stormyrain says, "The militia will continue to support by allocating some of those who are helping guard Thrayzar to Alendrial if needed, as well."
Thadston says, "I do not know if that is even credible. Alendrial said it is possible."
Thadston nods at Stormyrain.
Speaking to Thadston, Pietra says, "Marriage seems to be on the rocks, so he might not bother."
Thadston says, "I don't think that matters to him."
Thadston nods at Pietra.
Speaking to Thadston, Pietra asks, "About ownership, then?"
Thadston says, "I also don't want her here because...."
Thadston glances at Raelee.
Thadston says, "I'm told Octaven will be arriving this week. Returning to the Outpost."
Thadston says, "Larsya has been making her quarters ready."
Speaking evenly to Thadston, Raelee says, "Indeed so."
Thadston says, "Cordarius has also confirmed that the Consortium's invar shipment of weapons is due to arrive by week's end."
Thadston says, "Roughly the same time these ships are due to the Bay as well."
Thadston says, "We can expect the Knaves and Rooks to likely be active this weekend. Very active."
Faerinn asks, "This isn't another attack a Knave shipment and act shocked when its a Consortium shipment thing, is it?"
Tarine repeats, "Another?"
Faerinn says, "Yeah, primarily why we don't have a mayor at the moment."
Thadston says, "Consortium can protect their own invar weapons. But we should be agile enough to mobilize and protect the shipment if we must. While I absolutely refuse to help Amos, I am partial to Larsya and Larton, and I do not wish the weapons going to the Knave or the Rooks."
Thadston says, "If the ships are the Knave's crew, we'll need to be ready for that."
Thadston says, "And if any Rooks pop their heads up..."
Thadston says, "Smash 'em."
Thadston says, "I know we discussed trying to root the two out, but it looks like it's happening whether we planned it or not."
Thadston nods at Faerinn.

Thadston says, "The ships are unmarked. There's been some eyes on them, grey armor like the Knave's crew."
Thadston says, "The wagons coming with invar weapons? We know that's Consortium."
Thrassus asks, "Why not sink or stall them before they get here?"
Thrassus says, "Even a simple delaying action might make things easier for us."
Thadston says, "We might have to meet them on the Bay, aye."
Thadston nods.
Thadston says, "But as a last resort, I wanted Alendrial moved. The Outpost could be fired upon. Plus, Raelee's best cold friend is mean."
Thadston snickers at Raelee.
Thadston says, "I think that about covers it. I'll get Alendrial moved tonight. By week's end, we'll have ships within sight and weapons approaching on land."

Faerinn asks, "Pylons to sink the ships?"
Thadston says, "I want Stephos and Mother taken alive if we can. I know, pinch yourself, but yes I said it."
Thadston nods at Faerinn.
Thadston says, "We'll have pylons ready."
Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr says, "Da Order will guard her an be ready fer wha needs be done."
Thadston says, "We'll need some willing to man the shores too for any Knaves who make it to land."
Thadston nods at Goldstr.
Tarine clarifies, "Which shores?"
Thadston says, "Black sands likely."
Tarine agrees, "Makes sense!"
Thadston says, "Captain, if we can finally put this madness behind us, we've got a lot of work left to do."
Thadston nods at Stormyrain.
Speaking wearily to Thadston, Stormyrain states, "I've been existing in madness for almost two years. Work is...my normal anymore."

Thadston asks, "Any questions? Any more concerns?"
Speaking to Thadston, Telagan asks, "If'n comes down to its, we wants Knave or Mother more?"
Thrassus asks, "Do you have any countermeasures planned in case word of this invariably finds the Rook's ears?"
Thadston says, "Knave."
Thadston nods at Telagan.
Telagan nods at Thadston.
Thadston shrugs at Thrassus.
Thadston asks, "What can the Rooks hear tonight, that is secret?"
Thrassus nods understandingly.
Thadston says, "I am sure they already know about the ships."
Thadston says, "And the wagons."
Thadston says, "And they definitely know I want to smash in their heads."
Faerinn says, "The part where you want Mother alive might come as a shock to them."
Thadston says, "If the Rooks were smart, they'd be nowhere to be seen."
Thadston says, "I said I would prefer."
Faerinn says, "So we'll definitely be seeing them."
Thadston says, "If we have to dig Mother out of rubble and bend her body back into place. So be it."
Thadston says, "I'd rather just not make a martyr if we don't have to."
Telagan says, "If'n Mother or Knave are killed... how can be sure it was real them an' not someone, ah, placed in their place."
Telagan says, "Since don't think we knows who they really ares."
Telagan shrugs.
Thadston asks, "What if a frog had wings, would he bump his butt when he hopped?"
Thadston shrugs.
Thadston says, "There's only so much we can plan for."
Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr asks, "So to sum up, Da Order will take in Lady D'Archon dis eve an when next we gather?"
Thadston says, "I'll have her moved tonight."
Thadston nods at Goldstr.
Thadston says, "When the ships come, I hope the Knave isn't dumb enough to try to attack the Holding and take her."
Thadston says, "Again, this is trying to counter a hunch. A whim. Something that may not even happen."
Thadston says, "We don't for sure know the Knave is Stephos, despite all of the evidence, and we don't know if he'd be so stupid as to try to nab his wife."
Thadston says, "I'm trying to plan for as many scenarios as possible."
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "Will the move tonight be a group effort, or just a few selected members to accompany you."
Thadston says, "But we'll need to be ready to move and change plans quickly."
Thadston says, "She's already in the process of being moved."
Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr asks, "So Eve a da Huntress we be ready fer ship sightins?"
Thadston says, "Eve of Huntress or Feastday."
Goldstr nods at Thadston.
Thadston says, "I'm awaiting word from scouts."

Thadston says, "The hour is late. We've got several defenses to build up."
Thadston asks, "Before I go, any questions I've missed?"
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia asks, "So for now just sit back and wait for the sighting of the ships?"
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "Tho I do have one."
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia asks, "Any word on anything else being found in the tunnels Amos is blowing up?"
Thadston says, "Nothing. I haven't asked."
Thadston nods at Chandrellia.
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "I tried, but he's being a stingy little boy about letting us down there."
Thadston says, "Goodnight all."
Thadston says, "Get some rest. We'll be at war in the streets soon enough."
Thadston disbands his group.
Lord Thadston just went through a set of large wooden doors.

Quotables

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "Outpost Warroom."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dokay, we gonna go to Helga's."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "Close enough for us."

Speaking to Bernadette, Pukk says, "Well now we know that you don't make a good Cryheart."
Speaking softly to Gutstorm, Bernadette says, "Thanks fer the lift."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Shore shore."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "If me wash cryheart we prolly be in sholheaven."

Thrassus says, "Ah, a perfect tempest of events."
Evia says, "Get Helga involved and we can have a perfect tempest...in a stew pot."
Speaking to Evia, Telagan says, "Helga's tempst is usually in t'outhouse."

Larsya playfully kicks at Leafiara's knee-length red silk skirt, making the white bells on it jingle briefly.
Larsya says, "We'll see you on the battlefield, with bells on."

Speaking wryly to a brown wolf, Leafiara says, "I know, I know. Shown up by a 12-year-old girl."
Speaking to a brown wolf, Leafiara says, "Don't give me that. This mayoring thing was *hard*.

Speaking to Leafiara, Xoryl says, "Can't bring anyone to the bargaining table when it looks like an executioner's block."

Log

Meeting Thadston

[Town Square Central]

You notice the Roelon disk, a massive snowy white tiger, a fat charcoal cat, the Ebonwall disk, the sparkling Cosmicrain disk, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, a red-footed falcon, a sleek white-bellied hawk (flying), the Torpe disk, the Dafixer disk, the Benidiction disk, the Laozu disk, the Broad disk, an amber-eyed tawny range wolf, the Zachion disk, the Brassbeard disk, a pale-faced coppery barn owl, the Bigsword disk, the Skydream disk, the Littlespell disk, a speckled owl (flying), the Greenswarm disk, a large acorn, a large acorn, a fresh raisin doughnut, a halberd, a round silver-banded barrel, an herbal remedy donation bin and some stone benches with some stuff on it.

Also here: Tarine, Roelon, Umbot, Ebonwall, Cosmicrain, Barrister Faerinn, Pietra, Oplis, Great Lord Torpe, Dafixer, Benidiction, Laozu, Xoryl, Lady Ymerise, Broad, Kippe, High Lord Elanthil, Davenroar, Zachion, Brassbeard, Bigsword, Skydream, Littlespell, Greenswarm, Ralkaan, Andromalius (sitting)

Gutstorm comes out of hiding.

Gutstorm hurls himself at Tarine!

Gutstorm flies a bit wide and lands in a heap on the ground.

Chandrellia takes quick aim at Gutstorm and pulls the silver lever on the monir water cannon!

With a click and a loud *WHOOSH*, a torrent of water hurtles out of the cannon directly at him! The spray hits Gutstorm right in the head with a loud *SPLAT*, knocking him backwards flat on his back!

Speaking deeply to Chandrellia, Roelon says, "Ye did well."

Speaking happily to Gutstorm, Tarine exclaims, "I see you haven't changed a bit!"

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra exclaims, "That means you're it!"

Speaking to Pukk, Pietra says, "It's a water fight."

Chandrellia takes quick aim at Pukk and pulls the silver lever on the monir water cannon!

With a click and a loud *WHOOSH*, a torrent of water hurtles out of the cannon directly at him! The spray hits Pukk right in the neck with a loud *SPLAT*, knocking him backwards to land comically on his rear!

Speaking to Pukk, Pietra says, "Told ya."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Pukk says, "You do know, this means war."

[General] Thadston thinks, "Evening."

[General] Dwi thinks, "Oh..it's dat ol man."

[General] Jara thinks, "Evening."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Evening Sir Andrews."

[General] Bernadette thinks, "Good eve Thadston."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Hi there Thadston."

[General] Roelon thinks, "Oiy there."

Chandrellia softly says, "Guess play time is over, Thadston is here."

[General] Thadston thinks, "I'll be in the Outpost's war room."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Is it time to watch the Rooks and Knaves kill each other. No survivors."

Speaking to Bernadette, Pukk says, "Sorry. You're it."

Roelon deeply asks, "Ah different play time now?"

Pukk recites:

"Everybody join Bernadette!"

[General] Wolfloner asks, "Thadston still alive?"

[General] Leafiara asks, "Thadston, are you aware that Cordarius didn't reinstate you as was expected?"

[General] Directed to Faerinn, Yardie thinks, "You just want the retainer. Be safe."

[General] Thadston thinks, "Yes. I don't need a council seat to kick some ass."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Yes, Wolfloner. He just won't stop."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Vigilante action, I see."

[General] Delyorik thinks, "You know he can hear you."

[General] Draccor asks, "Who needs a vigilante?"

[General] Faerinn thinks, "We could do with less really."

Speaking confusedly to Pukk, Tarine asks, "Why are we joining Bernadette?"

Ymerise shares some coins with her group.

Ymerise hands you 41 silvers.

Ymerise shares some coins with her group.

Ymerise hands you 41 silvers.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Why not."

Speaking to Tarine, Pukk says, "She is a Gryphon."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "She a shilber gryppin."

Speaking happily to Ymerise, Tarine encourages, "Keep 'em coming."

Speaking surprisedly to Pukk, Tarine says, "Oh."

Bernadette softly says, "We waitin."

Speaking to Bernadette, Pietra asks, "With great spurs come great responsibility?"

Speaking to Bernadette, Pukk says, "Make Gutstorm leader."

Bernadette softly says, "Dun has em yets."

[General] Wolfloner thinks, "At least Davard went away. Thadston is like the old proverbial fisherman."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "And she a meat shield and den shum."

Bernadette designates Gutstorm as the new leader of the group.

Speaking to Bernadette, Pietra exclaims, "Well if you walk real slow, like Cryheart, you might!"

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "Outpost Warroom."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dokay, we gonna go to Helga's."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "Close enough for us."

Speaking to Pukk, Pietra says, "Interesting choice."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Since we don't know where the warroom is. Gutstorm is going to go to someplace else."

[General] Thadston thinks, "Ah, I thought I recognized the thoughts of the mouthiest assassin in retirement."

[General] Pietra exclaims, "It's a mystery!"

[General] Dwi asks, "Tap room?"

[General] Thadston thinks, "I'll send someone for you."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "I knew you had some ranger in you."

[General] Pukk thinks, "We are in the Grasslands now."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Tap room's not in Dragonsclaw, so far, so good."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ahhh ha!" [found his way into the outpost]

Pukk exclaims, "Aha!"

[The Blue Phoenix Pub]

You notice a silver-blue dart board, some painted blue wooden stools and a scuffed wooden stage.

Tarine marvels, "Never been here. It's so big!"

[General] Bernadette thinks, "We onna way."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "I knew we could count on you..."

[General] Wolfloner thinks, "Everyone gets old."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Now dish a fine shtablishmint."

[General] Stormyrain asks, "Where are we going?"

Seaward Gutstorm begins to walk out but suddenly trips and goes flailing out of sight!

A group of people follows him out, rolling their eyes and chortling.

[Outpost, Outer Courtyard]

You notice a grey brick tavern.

Speaking to Pietra, Pukk says, "I'm just as surprised."

[General] Dwi thinks, "Oldsters....."

Thadston nods.

Thadston says, "Join me."

Speaking to Pukk, Pietra says, "Well he hit the bar first."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "We um."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Hendoran outpost. War room."

[General] Thadston thinks, "War room. We've got some planning to do."

Bernadette softly says, "Aye."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra exclaims, "Strangely well done!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Shtahpped fer a drink."

Speaking to Bernadette, Pukk says, "Well now we know that you don't make a good Cryheart."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "And you did rather well."

Speaking softly to Gutstorm, Bernadette says, "Thanks fer the lift."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Shore shore."

[General] Stormyrain thinks, "Well hurry up."

[Hendoran Outpost, War Room]

You notice a huge metal-framed slate hanging on a nearby wall, a set of large wooden doors and a long wooden cart with some stuff on it.

Also here: Tarine, Roelon, Pietra, High Lord Elanthil, Seaward Gutstorm, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Dendum, Pukk, Bernadette, Markx, Mongonator, Lord Thadston, Stormyrain, Lord Thrassus, Kippe, Barrister Faerinn, Lord Telagan, Magister Raelee

Thadston nods.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "If me wash cryheart we prolly be in sholheaven."

Tarine helps herself to a skewer of grilled manticore.

Tarine takes a bite of her grilled manticore.

Faerinn says, "Going well already."

Tarine abruptly says, "Oh, is it okay to take the food."

Telagan says, "Don't think any'll mind."

[General] Wolfloner thinks, "He meant me. Draccor is still in his prime."

Tarine relievedly blurts, "Oh good."

A sudden gust blows the rain at you in a stinging attack.

Dendum says, ""Hrmm....no."

[General] Pietra thinks, "You're not dead yet. Prime is subjective."

Speaking to Thadston, Pukk asks, "So, can I call you Sir Shiny for the rest of the night?"

Tarine observes, "The wind sure blows the rain through strong."

[General] Dwi thinks, "Manure is prime..fer a week."

Pukk says, "I don't know what I'm going to do if I can't."

Curious Absence...

A Hendoran squire rushes in and hands Thadston a parchment. He salutes and ducks out.

Speaking to Pukk, Pietra says, "He's not that shiny though."

Thadston says, "Leafiara..."

Speaking to Thadston, Pietra asks, "What about Leafi?"

Pukk says, "Yeah. I don't know why she isn't here either."

Pukk says, "She is usually here."

Bernadette softly says, "I hasnt seen her."

Kippe vaguely says, "She is occupied, I believe."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Leafi, where are you? We've got some work for you now."

Faerinn says, "She sure is."

[General] Leafiara asks, "Who's we and what is it?"

Bernadette softly says, "Hope she ok."

Goldstr says, "Ahhh."

[General] Stormyrain thinks, "We are in the War Room with Thadston."

[General] Draccor thinks, "Actually manure is prime for longer depending on how its kept or for how long....but lets not have me in the same sentence as that."

Speaking to Bernadette, Kippe says, "She's fine."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me shaved ye a shpot Berkana."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "If this is about the planning, I recuse myself."

Stormyrain says, "She will not be attending."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "I don't want anyone in that room to have doubts about whether the information said there leaks to the Rooks through me."

Faerinn says, "Okey doke."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Leafiara, where are you? We need some help from you now."

Thrassus says, "Ah, now the planning is against the Rooks she is suddenly absent."

[General] Leafiara asks, "It was a wise move to remove Pukk as well--wait, why is Pukk there?"

Speaking to Pukk, Stormyrain says, "She just said she's not coming."

Speaking to Thrassus, Faerinn says, "She recuses herself."

Pukk says, "I'm still going to bug her."

Speaking to Pukk, Pietra says, "She doesn't want to come."

Thadston tucks the note away.

Thadston says, "Well then..."

[General] Pukk exclaims, "Hey! Don't snitch on me!"

[General] Pietra thinks, "Why he's right here, in the war room."

Thadston says, "Convenient for the Rook queen to stand down."

Thadston smirks and rolls his eyes in disgust.

Thadston smirks.

Thadston shakes his head.

Speaking to Thadston, Stormyrain says, "She did have a good point about Pukk being here, if there is concern about information being passed to the Rooks."

[General] Leafiara slowly thinks, "Let me get this straight. You're planning against the Rooks and yet Pukk--oh, never mind."

Thadston says, "Hey. Go."

Thadston nods at Pukk.

Faerinn says, "Only connection and loyalty she's got left."

Thadston says, "Through the door, or I'll pick the window."

Pukk says, "I'm not Pukk."

Thadston moves an inch closer to Pukk.

Pukk's body, including any visible musculature, relaxes significantly. His skin then ripples violently, its appearance shifting, and sharp cracking sounds come from beneath his skin as his body transforms to alter his height and body.

The transformation seems to come to its conclusion as the cracking sounds fade away and Pukk's visible skin firms up around her muscles and facial features. It isn't entirely clear if this is an illusion framing her or her true form.

Pietra whispers something to Pukk.

Pukk exclaims, "I'm somebody else!"

Pukk exclaims, "I swear!"

Pukk exclaims, "Okay! Okay!"

Bernadette softly says, "He... she...."

Faerinn says, "That's not Pukk that's Defenstrato."

Speaking to Pukk, Pietra says, "Pookie."

Bernadette softly says, "Hmm."

Pukk just went through a set of large wooden doors.

Stormyrain says, "..that was. Painful looking."

Thadston twists his head slightly, cracking his neck. He looks relieved.

Speaking to Stormyrain, Pietra says, "Fashion is pain."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Sheesh, ya'll let anyone in deesh clandeshtine meetinsh."

[General] Dwi asks, "I aint neber seen Misser Pukk anna Miss Pukk inna da same place...coinky dink?"

Authorization, the Knave, and the Consortium

Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "I have concerns, I wish to get out before this starts, and if you should see fit for me to leave as well, I will."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Nah, Pukk's been ejected, it's fine."

Thadston says, "Proceed."

Thadston nods at Chandrellia.

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Ah, good. Like I *was* going to say, that's a smart move."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Don't let the plan be compromised, whatever it is."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Of course not."

Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "My concerns are this, you have not been reinstated as Marshal, yet here we are planning an attack with the captains of the Landing Militia, and on the same hand you condemned Rone for her vigilante antics, yet we are doing the eaxct same."

Tarine confusedly asks, "Can't we just do whatever we want in the name of justice?"

Chandrellia softly says, "I respect you Sir Andrews with everything I have, it didn't start that way but I have seen you and respect you."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Thrassus asks, "That did not concern you when the planning was against the blood cult?"

[General] Pukk exclaims, "I can't believe you snitched me out!"

(Tarine imitates a series of punches flashing through the air, her leather gloves flying rapidly!)

[General] Pietra thinks, "That's what "Rook Queens" do."

Tarine asks, "Like that?"

Thadston asks, "Did you or did you not follow an ex-mayor into the fray?"

[General] Pietra asks, "Right, Leafi?"

Thadston peers quizzically at Chandrellia.

Dendum responds, ""Hrmm but positions have recently been....clarified yes?"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Apparently."

Thadston says, "If anyone in the town wants to bring me up for charges in leading an attack against the Knave and the Rooks, then I'll turn myself in the next morning."

Speaking to Thadston, Pietra asks, "You haven't done it yet..?"

Thadston says, "Guilty, again and again."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Tadshin, can me tell ye me pinion?"

Thadston says, "The transition of power has not occurred yet."

Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "I did sir, on more then one occasion, but since Cordarius' little speech the other night about what has been done with the voting and the Consortium, I don't see how we are being any better then them."

Goldstr exclaims, "An a few of us will join ye Sir!"

Thadston nods at Dendum.

[General] Pietra thinks, "I'm takin notes. I've always wanted to be queen of somethin."

[General] Wolfloner thinks, "Perhaps they should start a pool and see how many children die in this action. Quite a few in a previous raid if memory serves."

Speaking to Thadston, Thrassus says, "What about leading the charge against the cult? That'd apply the same I would think."

Thadston says, "We are currently in a transition period. The babble Cordarius spouted off isn't even ratified yet."

Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "This town is in Amos's pocket whether we want it to be or not at the moment, we worry about the Knave and the Rooks, yet it's Amos that is tearing this town asunder and yet we look the other way."

Thadston says, "Who gives a damn about any of that if the Knave and Rooks keep fighting in the streets and shadows."

Bernadette softly says, "He said lotta tings."

Faerinn says, "Just vote for whoever will pardon Thadston and let's goooooo."

Speaking to Bernadette, Pietra says, "Soo many words."

Roelon deeply says, "Perhaps peelin' off these layers will make that more clearer."

Thadston says, "We'll deal with Amos. Don't worry. He should have stayed in the pit he crawled out of."

[General] Pietra thinks, "But I'm sure it's just 'collateral damage'."

Chandrellia sighs.

[General] Dwi thinks, "Spite calls dat bi-lateral damage."

Thadston says, "Some say the Consortium is connected to the Knave."

Speaking to Thadston, Pietra says, "Your plans always work out so well, though."

Chandrellia softly says, "I would give and have given my life for this town on more than one occasion, I just hope this is the right choice."

Speaking to Roelon, Evia says, "Just like when you start peeling a seemingly lovely onion, only to find the whole damned core is rotten."

Thadston says, "Who can be certain. Do we even know for certain it's Stephos? Perhaps."

Speaking to Thadston, Dendum says, ""Some say Pukk is mastermind behind fall of old Ta'Faendryl...people say strange things."

Chandrellia softly says, "I don't think it is, but that's my own theory."

Goldstr says, "Nae we don't."

Tarine disgustedly mutters, "So many complexities, I'd rather just be punching faces like regular old bandits."

Thadston says, "But if the Knave is connected to the Consortium, then good. It hurts them both. If they are not connected, then good, it still hurts the Knave."

[General] Wolfloner thinks, "Thadston is brutal that way."

Thadston says, "Or...according to this letter..."

Thadston says, "Leafiara is blaming Cordarius for everything."

Thadston shrugs.

Chandrellia softly says, "Could be right."

Thadston says, "Which, I'm fine with. It's nice not to be the new imperial guy everyone is blaming."

Thadston smirks.

Faerinn says, "I want to say that is satire....but I can't be certain..."

Thrassus says, "It's just interesting these concerns are only coming up now that the Rooks are in the sights."

Thadston nods at Thrassus.

Thadston says, "Timing often tells us more than anything."

Faerinn says, "I wonder if that is why there are so few people in this room."

[Hendoran Outpost, War Room]

You notice the Farseeker disk, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, the Roelon disk, the Markx disk, a huge metal-framed slate hanging on a nearby wall, a set of large wooden doors and a long wooden cart with some stuff on it.

Also here: Fahlo, Tolene, Dame Evia, Farseeker, Goldstr, Luminary Berkana, Petalwind, Xoryl, Mongonator, Markx, Bernadette, Dendum, Tarine, Roelon, Pietra, High Lord Elanthil, Seaward Gutstorm (sitting), Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Lord Thadston, Stormyrain, Lord Thrassus, Barrister Faerinn, Lord Telagan, Magister Raelee

Thrassus says, "Likely."

Speaking softly to Thrassus, Chandrellia asks, "These have been concerns for some time, I am just now getting brave enough to voice them, is that an issue?"

Faerinn says, "Compared to the other planning sessions."

Roelon deeply says, "Ah do think these Rooks hae been made to look worse off then perhaps they are by the Knaves. Ah give them that."

Tarine awkwardly asks, "So, um, what are we planning again?"

Speaking to Chandrellia, Thrassus says, "Right."

Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr exclaims, "I nae sure bouts da Captains but ye do be da Marshall to me!"

Thadston says, "The child who comes home to visit a sick parent, when the cusp of an inheritance is at hand, when for years the child paid no mind to their parent...is telling."

Speaking softly to Thrassus, Chandrellia says, "If you havce something to say then out with it, if not stand there and be a good boy."

Thrassus says, "I just said it."

Tarine mumbles, "Is this a war room or a riddle room?"

Tarine stares off into space.

Thadston laughs at Tarine!

Tarine grins at Thadston.

Faerinn says, "No fighting in the war room. Please take it outside."

Moving Targets

Thadston says, "I'll be honest. Our top priority and target is the Knave."

Speaking to Faerinn, Dendum asks, ""Oi, then why call it War Room?"

Roelon deeply says, "That ah kin go with."

Thadston says, "If we can deal any reasonable blow to the Rooks at the same time, then so be it."

Faerinn says, "If Rooks get stomped on the the way - yaeh."

Thadston says, "I won't sacrifice a heavy hit against the Knave just to bleed a Rook."

Thadston nods at Faerinn.

Thadston says, "Exactly."

Tarine eagerly inquires, "So what does this Knave want, how do we trap them, how do we kill 'em all?"

Speaking to Thadston, Dendum says, ""Hrmm no faction in Landing supports the Knaves, they are like bandits then yes? Even the Consortium says out loud they should be gone."

Thadston says, "Well, that's the next bit of information I need to share." [I think a response to Tarine rather than Dendum]

Faerinn says, "Knave wants some new gloves, I hear."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Tadshton, can we take over anudder town when we done wit dish one?"

Thadston says, "Do we have any Gryphons present? You all breed like rabbits these days, I can't keep the ranks straight."

Goldstr nods at Thadston.

Bernadette turns an inquisitive ear toward Thadston.

Thadston nods at Bernadette.

Goldstr says, "We has a few here."

[General] Broad thinks, "There seems to be a problem in the sky."

Thadston nods at Evia.

Thadston nods at Goldstr.

Evia says, "If you don't see us...."

Bernadette nods.

Thadston says, "I need to move Alendrial tonight."

Evia says, "You need to get out more."

Thadston says, "To the Holding. I want her and Thrayzar in one spot."

Goldstr exclaims, "At yer service!"

Bernadette nods.

Thadston says, "The Holding isn't in range of the bay."

Goldstr nods.

Faerinn says, "Like the same room? Is he stable for something like that."

Tarine tentatively asks, "Wait, doesn't that just make this Holding place a more attractive target?"

Thadston says, "Because Larsya's scouts have reported some ships on their way to Darkstone Bay."

Bernadette softly says, "Ahh."

Thadston says, "No, not same room per se."

Thadston nods at Faerinn.

Berkana says, "It's fortified."

Thadston says, "Just I need them in the same Outpost."

Speaking to Tarine, Dendum responds, "Hrmm attractive as walled armed and guarded place can be....yes."

Faerinn says, "Yeah, probably for the best. Though hard to tell how sane he really was before he got the dart."

Chandrellia softly asks, "And who would be dumb enough to attack an Imperial outpost right?"

Asben whispers something to Pietra.

Thadston says, "We suspect the Knave has ships coming."

Speaking blithely to Dendum, Tarine says, "I guess, but this place is pretty walled too."

Goldstr exclaims, "We be protectin Thrayzar an we will guard Lady D'Archon!"

Pietra whispers something to Asben.

Speaking to Thadston, Evia says, "I am certain Sir Goldstr would be happy to lead you there."

Thadston says, "If the Knave is Stephos, I do not expect him to attack the Outpost. But it is possible he could try to take Alendrial."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra says, "All the folks."

Tarine says, "Ooh."

Stormyrain says, "The militia will continue to support by allocating some of those who are helping guard Thrayzar to Alendrial if needed, as well."

Thadston says, "I do not know if that is even credible. Alendrial said it is possible."

Thadston nods at Stormyrain.

Speaking to Thadston, Pietra says, "Marriage seems to be on the rocks, so he might not bother."

Thrassus says, "Alendrial would know what Stephos is capable of doing, I would think."

Thadston says, "I don't think that matters to him."

Thadston nods at Pietra.

Speaking to Thadston, Pietra asks, "About ownership, then?"

Thadston says, "I also don't want her here because...."

Thadston glances at Raelee.

Tarine says, "That's just awful..."

Raelee raises an eyebrow in Thadston's direction.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Yeah, dat Raelee a shifty one."

Thadston says, "I'm told Octaven will be arriving this week. Returning to the Outpost."

Thadston says, "Larsya has been making her quarters ready."

Chandrellia softly says, "Ugh."

Thrassus says, "Oh dear."

Speaking softly to Thrassus, Chandrellia says, "At least we agree on that."

Bernadette softly says, "Hmm."

Speaking evenly to Thadston, Raelee says, "Indeed so."

Faerinn says, "So after all the bargaining she just comes here."

Thadston says, "Cordarius has also confirmed that the Consortium's invar shipment of weapons is due to arrive by week's end."

Thadston says, "Roughly the same time these ships are due to the Bay as well."

Pietra says, "Sounds like a really busy week."

Bernadette softly says, "Thas not so good."

Fahlo asks, "We gonna want to patrol the bay with citizen ships?"

Thadston says, "We can expect the Knaves and Rooks to likely be active this weekend. Very active."

Thrassus says, "Ah, a perfect tempest of events."

Goldstr says, "Funny timin der."

Faerinn asks, "This isn't another attack a Knave shipment and act shocked when it's a Consortium shipment thing, is it?"

Tarine repeats, "Another?"

Evia says, "Get Helga involved and we can have a perfect tempest...in a stew pot."

Speaking to Evia, Telagan says, "Helga's tempst is usually in t'outhouse."

Faerinn says, "Yeah, primarily why we don't have a mayor at the moment."

Thadston says, "Consortium can protect their own invar weapons. But we should be agile enough to mobilize and protect the shipment if we must. While I absolutely refuse to help Amos, I am partial to Larsya and Larton, and I do not wish the weapons going to the Knave or the Rooks."

Bernadette softly says, "I hopes not."

Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr says, "I tinks Amos sells dem to all."

Thadston says, "If the ships are the Knave's crew, we'll need to be ready for that."

Thadston says, "And if any Rooks pop their heads up..."

Thadston says, "Smash 'em."

Tarine enthuses, "Now that's what I like to hear!"

Thadston says, "I know we discussed trying to root the two out, but it looks like it's happening whether we planned it or not."

Asben whispers something to Pietra.

Thadston nods at Faerinn.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Nuffin quite like vigilanny jushtish."

Pietra whispers something to Asben.

Thadston says, "The ships are unmarked. There's been some eyes on them, grey armor like the Knave's crew."

Thadston says, "The wagons coming with invar weapons? We know that's Consortium."

Pietra whispers something to Asben.

Thrassus asks, "Why not sink or stall them before they get here?"

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra says, "Ooh, sinkin ships."

Goldstr says, "Fer der Mercenaries er Armigers."

Asben whispers something to Pietra.

Thrassus says, "Even a simple delaying action might make things easier for us."

Thadston says, "We might have to meet them on the Bay, aye."

Thadston nods.

Fahlo says, "I can pledge my boat to that effort."

Pietra whispers something to Dendum.

Thadston says, "But as a last resort, I wanted Alendrial moved. The Outpost could be fired upon. Plus, Raelee's best cold friend is mean."

Thadston snickers at Raelee.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Sho' whensh da ambush?"

Thadston says, "I think that about covers it. I'll get Alendrial moved tonight. By week's end, we'll have ships within sight and weapons approaching on land."

Faerinn asks, "Pylons to sink the ships?"

Thadston says, "I want Stephos and Mother taken alive if we can. I know, pinch yourself, but yes I said it."

Thadston nods at Faerinn.

Thadston says, "We'll have pylons ready."

Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr says, "Da Order will guard her an be ready fer wha needs be done."

Thadston says, "We'll need some willing to man the shores too for any Knaves who make it to land."

Speaking to Thadston, Pietra says, "This plan is overly complex and full of people to kill and save."

Thadston nods at Goldstr.

Tarine clarifies, "Which shores?"

Thadston says, "Black sands likely."

Tarine nods.

Tarine agrees, "Makes sense!"

Thadston says, "Captain, if we can finally put this madness behind us, we've got a lot of work left to do."

Thadston nods at Stormyrain.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me can hold off an army wif me arms and me maelshtormsh."

Speaking to Goldstr, Faerinn says, "Should probably make doubly sure that one page knows not to kill the two targets."

Speaking wearily to Thadston, Stormyrain states, "I've been existing in madness for almost two years. Work is...my normal anymore."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra says, "Breath pretty stinky too, also works."

Stormyrain looks thoughtful for a moment, then shrugs.

Speaking helpfully to Stormyrain, Tarine suggests, "Should visit Winston more often!"

Tarine suddenly says, "I mean um."

Discussion Afterward

Roelon deeply says, "The final time we kin hope."

Pietra says, "Lovely. It's like a constant theme."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Anyone want a ride to town?"

Bernadette softly says, "Sure."

Thrassus says, "Doubtful it will be the last."

Bernadette softly says, "Thanks."

Goldstr exclaims, "Fare well all!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Flyin."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Hey!" [Spirit Guide doesn't work in the war room]

Chandrellia walks over to the chair and settles down.

Chandrellia hangs her head.

Speaking confusedly to Chandrellia, Tarine asks, "Is something wrong?"

Tarine exclaims, "I thought this went well!"

Speaking to Chandrellia, Goldstr exclaims, "Amos did say when da miner gave him dat rock Finally Our risks have paid off!"

Speaking softly to Tarine, Chandrellia says, "I'm just at odds, I am not better than anyone else, I just as guilty as anyone else, yet why do I feel this is a bad idea."

Speaking softly to Goldstr, Chandrellia says, "Just a gut feeling something is off."

Goldstr says, "An ye most likely right as somethin ia always mosly off."

Telagan says, "Is war in the streets an' citizen-'gainst-citizen, is goin'g to feel off no matter whats."

Goldstr says, "Take care folks."

Chandrellia softly asks, "I keep asking myself, why would he want those tunnels, they have been mined for how long and all of a sudden he finds this stone?"

Chandrellia softly says, "Why wouldn't it have been found before? Seems to be a large enough vein of it."

Telagan says, "Large vein won't mean is common. Large veins of glaes on Teras, ain't common 'ere."

Telagan says, "More interested in how he founds it if no one's seen it 'fore."

Chandrellia softly says, "I don't know, I'm not a gemologist, just a healer."

Chandrellia softly says, "Good question again, how did he know, where to look."

Chandrellia softly says, "But will he ever tell us, no, becasue he has this town in his pocket."

Telagan says, "Seems t'man who'll keep whatever advantage he has. An' right now he's got that stone too."

Speaking softly to Telagan, Chandrellia says, "Ok let's play this out."

Speaking softly to Telagan, Chandrellia says, "Let's say he was looking for something else, something important, like lost tunnels."

Berkana says, "You can play it out or plan all you want. Chaos has a way of derailing things."

Chandrellia softly asks, "He knows the explosions are going to bring attention, he went to Zul to get a minning operation authorized there yes? What's to say he didn't find the stone there, bring it here, and start minning to find what he wanted and then use the stone as the diversion?"

Chandrellia softly says, "Like I said, just doesn't feel right."

Telagan says, "Ah, that's parts unknowable. But is a lot of effort t'misdirect for a stone."

Telagan says, "Aye, ain't goin' to get straight answer t'night."

Chandrellia softly says, "Depends on what you want to find."

Chandrellia softly says, "A scrap of bread to some is a full night's meal."

Tarine mutters, "I'd really rather just be punching things in the face."

Tarine frustratedly groans, "Why can't these people just act like normal bandits."

Speaking to Tarine, Telagan says, "Has opportunity for thats soon."

Chandrellia softly says, "If I was able to do so, I would agree, but I will tend to your bloody knuckles when you break someone's face if that is fair."

Falvicar just arrived.

Speaking teasingly to Falvicar, Tarine accuses, "Very late people!"

Speaking softly to Falvicar, Chandrellia says, "You missed the meeting."

Speaking confidently to Falvicar, Tarine claims, "But don't worry, we made the perfect plan!"

Tarine adds, "Best I ever heard!"

Tarine admits, "...only I ever heard."

Tarine protests, "But still!"

Chandrellia softly stammers, "Well, I ummm guess I should be getting back."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Telagan says, "We'll find your answers soon, thinkin'."

Telagan says, "Tils then, tryin' keeps hopes up, life works itself outs."

Speaking softly to Telagan, Chandrellia says, "Thank you for that, it really helped."

Speaking softly to Tarine, Chandrellia says, "And you as well, thank you for the conversation."

Falvicar quietly asks, "What plan?"

Speaking softly to Falvicar, Chandrellia says, "Can't speak of it now."

Chandrellia softly says, "The meeting is over."

Log Part 2

Meanwhile, Elsewhere...

[starting earlier in the night]

[Frith's Inn, Main Saloon]

Drawn by the aroma of good food and strong drink, you enter the main saloon. The innkeeper presides merrily, ensuring everyone gets a share of attention from the pretty serving wenches and the handsome lad behind the bar. Long benches and rectangular tables seat high-spirited patrons. You also see a cozy booth and some swinging doors.

[Frith's Inn, Front Desk]

The front room of this unassuming inn imparts a sense of warmth and comfort. Serving wenches carrying trays of food and drink to rooms throughout the hostelry cast a welcoming glance at you as they pass. Laughter and the sound of good fellowship reach your ears from the direction of some swinging doors. At the mahogany front desk, the friendly proprietor stands ready to attend to your needs. You also see an engraved sign and a winding stairway.

[Wehnimer's, Dragonsclaw Rd.]

This dingy street is overshadowed by two multi-storied buildings. At the far end is the unpretentious facade of Beldrin's Gaming Hall, from which the harsh shouts of gamblers, touts, and onlookers echo into the street. Across the way is a local inn, frequented by sailors, dockworkers and fishermen, from the looks of the clientele gathered around the doorway.

Rain clouds completely cover the sky.

Leafiara begins to twitch.

[General] Directed to Pietra, Yardie answers, "I am not. Hidden Plateau. But that is concerning."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Ahh, seeing clouds, yes."

Leafiara shakes her head.

[General] Dwi thinks, "Pietra...wash yer eyes out."

Leafiara indifferently says, "...it doesn't matter."

[Frith's Inn, Main Saloon]

Drawn by the aroma of good food and strong drink, you enter the main saloon. The innkeeper presides merrily, ensuring everyone gets a share of attention from the pretty serving wenches and the handsome lad behind the bar. Long benches and rectangular tables seat high-spirited patrons. You also see the Tynsli disk, a cozy booth and some swinging doors.

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Looks like another rainy night in Landing."

[General] Directed jokingly to Dwi, Yardie thinks, "You're just mad because you're one of the last people to know when it rains."

[General] Pietra thinks, "No, that's just the water cannon, Chand."

[General] Dwi exclaims, "Bath nite is bath nite...no madder how it happins!"

[General] Yardie thinks, "Hopefully this town figures it out. I will find my bed to rest in while you do so."

[General] Dwi exclaims, "Yardie...always onna stage!"

[General] Directed playfully to Dwi, Yardie thinks, "You can send your flowers this way while I take a bow."

[General] Dwi thinks, "Collectin thistles....."

[General] Thadston thinks, "Evening."

[more thoughts... see the first part of the log to get the gist and timing]

[General] Wolfloner thinks, "At least Davard went away. Thadston is like the old proverbial fisherman."

Leafiara hangs her head.

Leafiara shakes her head.

[General] Pukk thinks, "Since we don't know where the war room is. Gutstorm is going to go to some place else."

[more thoughts... see the first part of the log to get the gist and timing]

[General] Wolfloner thinks, "Thadston is brutal that way."

A raised voice exclaims, "More ale when you have a moment, missy!"

Leafiara yells, "Agreed!"

[time passes]

[General] Broad thinks, "There seems to be a problem in the sky."

[more time passes; no more thoughts for the night]

Larsya slips into view.

Larsya grins.

Leafiara smiles at Larsya.

Larsya smiles.

Larsya says, "I saw some of your words."

Leafiara amusedly says, "Lady Larsya. Of all people to see."

Leafiara chuckles.

Leafiara nods at Larsya.

Larsya says, "Thadston held it just far enough from his big face."

Larsya giggles.

Larsya asks, "Why won't you help?"

Leafiara blinks at Larsya.

Leafiara asks, "Wait, he didn't... share it with everyone?"

Leafiara says, "It was... I wanted everyone to hear it."

Leafiara furrows her brow.

Leafiara says, "But either way..."

Leafiara shrugs.

Larsya says, "He did not."

Larsya says, "I'm sorry. He's so stiff."

Speaking to Larsya, Leafiara explains, "I know Amos has been good to you, but he's told many of us town defenders that he doesn't want our help."

Leafiara says, "And he's a high ranking official now."

Leafiara says, "So it would be rude to force myself in where I'm not wanted."

Leafiara grins at Larsya.

Larsya asks, "Who doesn't want you?"

Speaking to Larsya, Leafiara says, "Amos."

Leafiara nods at Larsya.

Larsya says, "You think Amos holds all the power? He has been good, but I know his kind."

Leafiara cocks her head at Larsya.

Larsya says, "He just wants money. That is a sad, sad man."

Larsya asks, "So you are letting Amos control you?"

Leafiara sighs, "I know that. A lot of people know that, but--"

Leafiara glances at Larsya.

Leafiara says, "The citizens of the Landing haven't rejected him. They haven't rioted after his coup, or anything like that, and they're usually very quick to riot over people they don't like."

Leafiara reasons, "So I think they mostly agree with him."

Larsya asks, "Or do they like me?"

Larsya asks, "And Larton? and Dakris?"

Leafiara looks thoughtfully at Larsya.

Larsya giggles.

Larsya says, "Amos is not all of us."

Leafiara hangs her head.

Leafiara slowly empties her lungs.

Larsya asks, "Do you have any siblings?"

Leafiara looks at Larsya and shakes her head.

Leafiara says, "I don't, no..."

Larsya says, "I had some friends when I was even younger. We were like a pack of wolves. All six of us. But I really only liked four of them."

Leafiara grins at Larsya.

Larsya says, "But I still had to put up with the fifth one, to see my other friends."

Leafiara says, "Oh, wolves I've had. Still do."

Leafiara chuckles.

Leafiara removes a marred and hollow wolf bone from in her cherry red cloak.

Leafiara waves a marred and hollow wolf bone back and forth. . .

A brown wolf pads into the room.

Larsya says, "Maybe the town just has some friends."

Leafiara lightly places her hand on the brown wolf, which responds by moving her body beneath her hand for a thorough rubbing.

Leafiara snickers.

Leafiara put a marred and hollow wolf bone in her cherry red cloak.

Leafiara looks thoughtfully at Larsya.

Speaking tiredly to Larsya, Leafiara says, "...maybe you're right."

Leafiara admits, "I guess I should ask others what they think."

Leafiara says, "That was part of why I wanted my letter to be heard or read by everyone."

Leafiara furrows her brow.

Leafiara says, "I didn't know if they'd agree or disagree and I wasn't sure I could face them."

Leafiara lets out a long, contemplative breath.

Larsya rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Larsya says, "I think maybe you are just being sorry."

Larsya says, "You need to be Leafi."

Leafiara cocks her head at Larsya.

Leafiara chuckles.

Leafiara quietly says, "Yeah... maybe. Maybe there's something to that."

Leafiara takes a moment to observe Larsya.

Larsya says, "Maybe you think too much."

Speaking to Larsya, Leafiara says, "I never doubted you, you know."

Leafiara admits, "Oh, that I have no doubt of."

Leafiara chuckles.

Larsya says, "You are not Mayor anymore. You don't need approval. You don't need favorabiliy to win."

Larsya says, "You should just do what is right."

Leafiara glances at Larsya.

Larsya says, "If you think doing nothing suddenly is right..."

Larsya shrugs.

Larsya says, "But I don't think you think that."

Leafiara clenches her jaw.

Leafiara defensively says, "There are lots of places I do nothing for when they're in trouble. Ta'Vaalor. Solhaven..."

Leafiara says, "But..."

Leafiara sighs, "Maybe you're right. Maybe the town's just tolerating Amos."

Larsya says, "He is not Chaston."

Larsya says, "He is easy to tolerate."

Leafiara concedes, "I'll give you that one."

Larsya says, "He is handsome, he has nice words, he promises money."

Leafiara grins at Larsya.

Leafiara nods absently.

Larsya says, "I think maybe people tolerate Amos, but they love you."

Larsya says, "I think maybe you forgot that."

Leafiara begins to twitch.

(Leafiara suddenly rubs the back of her forearm against her forehead, her skin brushing over her closed eyes.)

Leafiara lets out a long, contemplative breath.

Leafiara quietly says, "I think you're right."

Larsya says, "I know."

Larsya giggles.

Leafiara says, "Maybe I should never have done the mayor thing."

Leafiara chuckles.

Larsya says, "I think you did a good thing."

Speaking to Larsya, Leafiara admits, "I often wondered if it had ruined me. As I tried to think about too many things."

Leafiara says, "Instead of just going at every situation full force with all I had."

Leafiara grins.

Speaking to Larsya, Leafiara says, "I hope it doesn't burden you too much, all the things *you* must have to consider too."

Larsya says, "I don't consider much often."

Leafiara grins at Larsya.

Larsya says, "I listen to the wind. Not the voices."

Larsya says, "I do what I know is right."

Larsya says, "If I am wrong? Oh well, I am a kid."

Larsya laughs!

Larsya says, "I just know what I know."

Leafiara affirms, "You really are so much smarter than your brother. I was never joking about that when I've said it."

Leafiara grins.

Speaking sincerely to Larsya, Leafiara says, "...thank you."

Larsya grins.

Larsya says, "I know. He has a big heart."

Leafiara nods at Larsya.

Larsya says, "But his brain is so mushy sometimes."

Larsya giggles.

Leafiara appears to be struggling to keep a straight face.

Leafiara winks at Larsya.

Larsya says, "He thinks a lot too."

Leafiara ponders.

Larsya says, "Just be Leafi."

Leafiara admits, "...you're right, he does. He thought about Praxopius a lot."

Leafiara nods at Larsya.

Leafiara says, "You're right. I shouldn't be Breshon, or anyone else. Not the mayor, even. Just me."

Leafiara flashes a quick grin at Larsya.

Larsya asks, "And what would just you do?"

Leafiara says, "...see the job through. Kill the Knave once and for all."

Larsya nods.

Leafiara says, "And..."

Leafiara glances out.

Larsya taps her nose.

Leafiara says, "Oh, there's no use hiding anything around here, there's spies everywhere."

Leafiara chuckles.

Leafiara says, "Going to try diplomacy for once."

Leafiara says, "With the Rooks."

Leafiara chuckles.

Larsya shrugs.

Leafiara admits, "Maybe there's something to Lylia's old 'the Right Words Move Worlds' slogan."

Leafiara says, "Or maybe there isn't."

The brown wolf barks loudly.

Leafiara concludes, "Have to at least try, though."

Leafiara grins.

Leafiara nods to the brown wolf.

Larsya playfully kicks at Leafiara's knee-length red silk skirt, making the white bells on it jingle briefly.

Leafiara grins at Larsya.

Leafiara takes ahold of her red silk skirt and turns gracefully, causing the bells on it to chime in time to her movement.

Leafiara winks at Larsya.

Larsya says, "We'll see you on the battlefield, with bells on."

Larsya giggles.

Leafiara chuckles.

Larsya sneaks off.

Leafiara gazes in amusement at her surroundings.

Leafiara closes her eyes for a moment.

Leafiara lets out a long, contemplative breath.

The brown wolf pads around the room.

Leafiara lightly places her hand on the brown wolf, which responds by moving her body beneath her hand for a thorough rubbing.

Speaking to a brown wolf, Leafiara says, "...yeah."

Speaking wryly to a brown wolf, Leafiara says, "I know, I know. Shown up by a 12-year-old girl."

Speaking to a brown wolf, Leafiara says, "Don't give me that. This mayoring thing was *hard*."

Leafiara snickers.

The brown wolf barks loudly.

Leafiara nods.

Leafiara slowly empties her lungs.

Discussion Afterward, Part Two

[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 Oplis disk, the gauze-bound Missandai disk streaked with crimson bloodstains, an amber-eyed tawny range wolf, the Xoryl disk, the Bigsword disk, the Gamiron disk, a pert will-o-wisp spirit that is flying around, the Waraugh disk, the sparkling Cosmicrain disk, the Draelor disk, a massive grey wolf, the Benidiction disk, the Brassbeard disk, a red-footed falcon that is flying around, the Ebonwall disk, the Dafixer disk, a pale-faced coppery barn owl, a large acorn, a large acorn, a fresh raisin doughnut, a halberd, a round silver-banded barrel, an herbal remedy donation bin, some stone benches with some stuff on it and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Also here: Event Planner Leafiara, Oplis, Lady Missandai, Kippe, Pietra, Buergher, Xoryl, Bigsword, Gamiron, Waraugh, Cosmicrain, High Lord Draelor, Benidiction, Brassbeard, Ebonwall, Dafixer, Andromalius who is sitting

Pietra exclaims, "Bear attack!"

Speaking musingly to Pietra, Leafiara says, "Hopefully that went well."

Speaking to Pietra, Missandai asks, "You saw that too?"

Pukk just arrived.

Pukk just went east.

Leafiara amusedly says, "Sorry about that, Pukk--"

Leafiara glances east.

Kippe says, "Little boys with their little toys."

Lord Asben just arrived.

Asben glances at Leafiara.

Asben pokes Leafiara in the ribs.

Asben hoots at Leafiara.

Speaking amusedly to Asben, Leafiara asks, "Yeees?"

Leafiara hoots at Asben.

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Thadston made a mockery of your letter, in my opinion."

Asben says, "Them meeting sure do go quicker without ya there."

Speaking curiously to Pietra, Leafiara asks, "What did he say?"

Leafiara suddenly says, "Wait, no."

Leafiara says, "Don't tell me."

Leafiara says, "Can't compromise the plan."

Speaking to Pietra, Kippe says, "He barely mentioned the letter unless I missed it."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "He did call you the Rook Queen again."

Speaking amusedly to Pietra, Leafiara says, "Oh, good, it's catching on."

Speaking to Kippe, Pietra says, "It was barely, but it was mentioned."

Speaking seriously to Pietra, Leafiara says, "I might need that title at some point, you know."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "I don't know. Seems rather ostentatious."

Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara says, "If Mother won't parl--par... *bargain*, I might need to execute a hostile takeover."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "With whom should she be parlaying? Because it sounds like a cluster..."

Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara says, "Me. And Pukk. Maybe you."

Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara says, "Maybe all of us."

Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara reminds, "She *did* say she'd keep us informed about her strike on the Knave."

Leafiara says, "So hopefully she's no liar and will reach out again."

Leafiara says, "And if she *is* a liar..."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Well, Pukk was kicked out of that meeting. I was there but bored out of my mind."

Leafiara concludes, "I just have no love of liars."

Pietra whispers something to Leafiara.

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra asks, "Would you trust anything anymore?"

Leafiara whispers something to Pietra.

Pietra whispers something to Leafiara.

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "I'm so tired."

Speaking to Leafiara, Xoryl says, "Can't bring anyone to the bargaining table when it looks like an executioner's block."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "You might want to go sailing end of this week."

Speaking curiously to Pietra, Leafiara asks, "Why?"

Speaking to Xoryl, Pietra says, "That was a good statement."

Leafiara admits, "I go sailing most days."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Oh, no reason. Maybe shipments."

Leafiara says, "Oh, the weapon shipments. That's no surprise, nothing to leak there."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Or other softer things."

Pietra whispers something to Leafiara.

Pietra says, "So."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra asks, "How was the sailing tonight? Any storms?"

Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara admits, "...today was one day I actually *haven't* been."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "You must be unwell."

Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara admits, "I was."

Leafiara quietly says, "...but not anymore."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "It's been a long... year."

Leafiara determinedly says, "It's time we obliterate the Knave."

Pietra asks, "We?"

Speaking confusedly to Pietra, Leafiara asks, "...yes, we?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra asks, "I thought you'd recused yourself from further actions?"

Speaking amusedly to Pietra, Leafiara says, "No, just from the meeting."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Well glad to have you around, even if you get to skip boring meetings."

Speaking lightly to Pietra, Leafiara says, "Hey, look, I put up with a whole year of boring mayor meetings..."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra exclaims, "Better you than me, woman!"

Speaking surreptitiously to Pietra, Leafiara asks, "Hey... he really didn't share its contents with everyone, right?"

Leafiara says, "I doubt he could have. I wrote a very long letter."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Though I wouldn't mind an office with a fully stocked bar..."

Pietra says, "Hrm."

Leafiara says, "And you all had important things to do."

Speaking quietly to Leafiara, Pietra says, "He didn't say much of anything about it. Glanced at it, tucked it away, called you the Rook Queen."

Kippe raises an eyebrow in Leafiara's direction.

Leafiara lightly places her hand on the brown wolf, which responds by moving her body beneath her hand for a thorough rubbing.

Speaking vaguely to Kippe, Leafiara says, "I was showing off part of my pack to... a friend."

Speaking to a brown wolf, Pietra says, "Such a good one."

Leafiara says, "While you were all doing whatever you were doing."

Lady in Waiting Chandrellia's group just arrived.

Speaking neutrally to Leafiara, Kippe says, "We all know that. Your alibi has been well established."

Missandai whispers something to Falvicar.

Speaking amusedly to Kippe, Leafiara says, "I was in Frith's Inn the whole time, plenty of witnesses."

Falvicar whispers something to Missandai.

Missandai whispers something to Falvicar.

Falvicar says to Leafiara, "You, madam, are a currish, potato-headed jack-a-nape!"

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Long night."

Leafiara says to Falvicar, "You, sir, are a rank, dread-bolted rudesby!"

Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara says, "For me..."

Speaking cryptically to Pietra, Leafiara says, "More like a long day."

Leafiara mischievously says, "But the night's gone juuuuuust fine."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Mmm, I see."

Speaking seriously to Chandrellia, Leafiara says, "Hey, Chandy. Let's murder the Knave hard."

A Knight To Remember - 2021-05-03 - Perfect Storm, True to Form (log)

Contents

The Night in a Nutshell

Quotables

Log

Meeting Thadston

Curious Absence...

Authorization, the Knave, and the Consortium

Moving Targets

Other Questions

Discussion Afterward

Log Part 2

Meanwhile, Elsewhere...

Discussion Afterward, Part Two

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A Knight To Remember - 2021-05-03 - Perfect Storm, True to Form (log)

The Night in a Nutshell

Quotables

Log

Meeting Thadston

Curious Absence...

Authorization, the Knave, and the Consortium

Moving Targets

Other Questions

Discussion Afterward

Log Part 2

Meanwhile, Elsewhere...

Discussion Afterward, Part Two

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