Imaerasta 15-16, 5120

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

Summary

A freckle-faced young urchin boy moves through the town square toward Moot Hall after briefly stopping near Mayor Leafiara, who leads on to her office to greet him. It's Acorn, recovered from when his eyes were taken and he was rescued from Quinshon! He says he sees and hears things and has some names for us of the glowing bug ladies--in other words, Amos' fireflies. Acorn says Mother says the names are free this time: Azyrial, Celadonna, and Rustilyn.

Drunken townspeople are heard stumbling through the streets and cheering. Acorn says that's all he has for now and asks what we want next, but before anyone can get much further--though Chandrellia does ask if he's caught word about Amos' shipments--Thadston is spotted having thrown a drunk man out the window of Helga's tavern.

Over at Helga's, a drunk dockworkers taunts Thadston about being a mighty knight so big to throw a mouthy man. Sareyna asks him if he's taking out the trash and he says maybe he is--so Thadston beats the dockworker up and tosses him into the street. He tells Helga he brought her some business and orders a round of drinks for everyone on him!

Another drunk dockworker says the Lion (Amos) claimed Thadston's had drinking problems before, but no son and wife to lose this time. Thadston gets up and cracks his knuckles, then two dockworkers and a giantman logger rise to their feet. Sleepy is there, but ignores everything as Thadston tells Captain Stormyrain to take the ones on the left and Captain Shinann to take the ones on the right--but they say they're not going to jail for him.

Various people try to calm the situation down, but it's to no avail as fists begin to fly in every direction. A handful of people join in while the rest try to disable with spells, and calls for town guards by the captains and mayor go unheeded. Thadston grabs Taulramil in a bearhug, but Leafi interrupts with a [[::Bind (214)|binding]] spell. She asks Helga if this has been happening off and she nods.

At last town guards are heard shouting nearby, but Thadston rushes another dockworker, who runs into the kitchen with Thadston in pursuit. Leafi binds them both again, until Thadston breaks free and tries to headbutt her. The dockworker runs off and Thadston chases to the back alley, but he's gone.

Thadston moves down the trapdoor to Burrow Way and jokes that it's the mayor's office. A voice from the shadows tells the "Marshal" to go home; he asks who the Marshal is and if it's Stormyrain; she says no one yet yet, but it could be Amos, Khylon, Cutlass, or [[::Casiphia|Casi]] and we'll see.

Leafi tells the [[::Brotherhood of Rooks|Rooks]] to back off as there'll be more violence tonight, but the voice counter-warns to go home and they won't ask again. Lylia tells Thadston his quarters at the Alabaster Spire are still available and he thanks her. Faerinn tells him she's not interested in him--

An arrow flies into Thadston's elbow and Leafi warns them off one last time and suggest Thadston go with Lylia as she said, but Thadston calls for Mother, saying Leafiara wants to chat with her and maybe give her a council position. Another arrow flies through his leg; Leafi agrees with the call to bring Mother out because this has gone too far; a voice warns to leave the Marshal and they'll deal with him; everyone says no; the Rooks attack and violence ensues. Then, in the midst of the fray, the dark-clothed thugs rush into the mix to create a three-way battle.

Town defenders clear out the tunnels to protect Thadston and eventually return to the square, where he says, "to be fair," the Rooks did tell everyone to leave and he didn't need their help. Leafi asks if this isn't what he wanted for years, that the Rooks reveal themselves and she turns on them when she has evidence? He laughs her off and says a public outcry is not turning on them; she says she slashed two dozen of them and it's not enough?

Thrassus says to send the guard and militia to clear them out once and for all and Thadston agrees, saying he doesn't need to be the marshal to make that operation happen. Leafi asks Stormy if she'd be amenable to an attack on the tunnels; she says no, as they're still [[::Wehnimer's Landing|Landing]] citizens and bringing them to justice is to be done through our justice system. Leafi concludes that we wouldn't have the militia for such an operation, but Thadston challenges whether she thinks he needs a title to rally the militia. She says no, given his inner circle, and have at it since the tunnels aren't in Landing jurisdiction.

The familiar flicker of azure light snakes along Thadston's throat and Stormy gives him some honey mead. He kisses her on the forehead only to suddenly snarl and hiss, but then laughs it off as a jealous wife. Leafi asks Shinann if she too would not utilize the militia to attack the tunnels and she says she agrees with Stormy. Thadston muses that maybe he should become a vigilante, and for a brief moment the reflection of a pale woman appears superimposed over his face, her lips touching Thadston's ear, her fingers at his throat, and one eye squinted and staring outward. He wishes everyone a good night, Stormy gives him a last glass of whiskey for later, and he says next time just leave him down there.

Highlights - Comedic

Taulramil says, "Here is a doughnut."
Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Taulramil says, "You know you want it."
Taulramil carefully places a fresh lemon doughnut on the floor.
Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Taulramil says, "You must come speak with me, I'll make sure your pockets are full for information."
The boy says, "My pockets are already full of...you're creepy."
Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Pietra says, "Don't accept the lollipops either."

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "Something is here, something that messes with their ability to remain calm." [because we couldn't sanct]
Speaking to Chandrellia, Thrassus says, "Yes, it's called alcohol."
Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra says, "Um, booze."

Iskandr says, "Is this an Amos thing to make his soon-to-be bar the more happening place? Because if so, this seems like way more of a fun hang."

Thadston trips over something and lands right in front of Stormyrain.
Thadston flashes a wide grin.
Stormyrain can offer Thadston only a blank expression.
Thadston asks, "Is that a mirror image spell? Or am I that far gone?"
Speaking slowly to Thadston, Stormyrain says, "Yes."

Log

Chatter in the Rain

[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 cloud greatfang, a cloudy-eyed air wyrdling, a sleek white mouse, the Voreain disk, a jungle samoyed, a greater bamboo lemur that is sitting, a tiny pocket mouse, some manna bread, a large acorn, some wolifrew lichen, some light leather, some reinforced leather, a brittle crystalline stalk, a clear sapphire, some manna bread, some manna bread, a rose-marrow potion, some wolifrew lichen, some manna bread, some manna bread, an iridescent glass teacup cradled by gilded feathers, some bubbling Eldreth death-rum, a large acorn, some manna bread, some wolifrew lichen, a large acorn, a rose-marrow potion, a rose-marrow potion, some manna bread, a large acorn, a rose-marrow potion, a large acorn, a rose-marrow potion, a large acorn, a large acorn, a large acorn, a large acorn, a large acorn, the Targetina disk, an herbal remedy donation bin and some stone benches with some stuff on it.

Also here: Ellottos, Omarian, the body of High Lady Maevie who is lying down, Rawdune, Ollya, Lord Xylador, Berost, Eiraoi, Marijka, Mayor Leafiara, Yardie, Meliyara, Longstaf, Lisai, Pinson who is sitting, Gaspin, Tauthwyn, Lady Annangel, Voreain who is sitting, High Lord Draphik, Squire Legionnaire Iskandr who is sitting, Konmin, Haruna, Theona who is sitting, Letzi, Rakky, Cidven, Targetina

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

Speaking to Leafiara, Marijka says, "I feel like I was supposed to remind you of something tonight."

Speaking to Marijka, you exclaim, "Yep, but it's raining!"

[General] Elphieya teases, "That's because you found the stick works better and the rest is just a suggestion."

Pukk recites:

"Everybody join Leafi!"

Yardie asks, "It's raining?"

Yardie exclaims, "I'm already wet!"

[General] Stellarra thinks, "You can get more with a kind word and a big stick than you can with just a kind word."

[General] Morofinwe thinks, "Tell them, Stellarra."

Pukk recites:

"Raelee and Kippe sitting in a tree...."

Speaking to Pukk, Reissa says, "Let yer guard down."

Pukk recites:

"Everybody join Leafi!"

Speaking to Leafiara, Reissa exclaims, "Are we in more trouble?!"

Speaking musingly to Reissa, Leafiara says, "Mm... maybe."

Reissa says, "You have to keep me safe."

Speaking to Faerinn, Iskandr says, "Been a bit, guess I haven't been to Greth's in a spell."

Speaking to Marijka, Shinann says, "I was gone on a small journey."

Speaking to Iskandr, Faerinn says, "Me too for that matter. The sea...she calls."

Speaking to Faerinn, Iskandr says, "The sea calls to everything but my bank account."

Pukk recites:

"Everybody join Leafi!"

Speaking to Leafiara, Taulramil says, "I have question about an event I'd like to try and have but I need to know who to speak with."

Speaking vaguely to Marijka, Leafiara muses, "Anyway, before *I* forget, you wanted a patrol or some such to discuss--something."

Loscar asks, "Is it Pennant Chase!?"

Speaking in Faendryl, Thrassus says something you don't understand.

Speaking curiously to Marijka, Leafiara asks, "Was it urgent?"

Iskandr says, "Again, no one ever tells me I'm wearing my damn crafting apron. Don't want to look a fool out there."

Speaking dryly to Leafiara, Marijka says, "Apparently not."

Bolts of lightning flash across the sky.

Speaking to Leafiara, Shaddyan says, "I know something you do need."

Loscar asks, "Brutus?"

Shaddyan offers Leafiara a chocolate-dipped strawberry.

Xorus says, "The lightning is never purple anymore."

Leafiara accepts Shaddyan's chocolate-dipped strawberry.

Speaking sadly to Xorus, Leafiara says, "I know."

Speaking in Faendryl, Xylador says something you don't understand.

Pukk exclaims, "Pie eater!"

Pukk turns to Pietra and cheers!

Speaking in Faendryl, Lylia says something you don't understand.

Speaking to Draught, Pukk asks, "Are you going to join Leafi too?"

Draught asks, "Hmm?"

Speaking sagely to Draught, Leafiara says, "It's raining and you know what that means. Our storm-chasing rituals."

Draught says, "I saw."

Speaking to Leafiara, Marijka asks, "Do we anticipate lightning?"

Loscar asks, "Is it raining though?"

Speaking curiously to Marijka, Leafiara says, "We already saw some."

Chandrellia softly says, "As long as it's not raining blood."

Chandrellia softly mutters, "Again."

Acorn's Return and Information

A freckle-faced young urchin boy moves slowly through the area, briefly stopping near Leafiara, then heading towards Moot Hall.

Speaking to Draught, Pukk says, "Who knows, there might be evidence that needs disappearing."

Leafiara musingly says, "...hmm."

Loscar says, "Um...it was...blood."

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "Check your pockets make sure you have everything."

Leafiara musingly says, "Odd."

Loscar says, "Bl..."

Loscar asks, "BllllloooooD!?"

Leafiara tentatively says, "Nothing seems amiss at least."

Xorus says, "If he had a crimson orb, he would have hugged you."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk asks, "Do you think we will see your boyfriend Rone tonight?"

Leafiara suspiciously says, "Checking through my containers..."

Speaking deeply to Pukk, Berost says, "More like her Mother."

(Leafiara pats down several articles of clothing and bags on her.)

Speaking to Berost, Pukk says, "Leafi is Mother."

Speaking to Xorus, Lylia says, "Showing off."

[travel]

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia asks, "Nothing abnormal on your persons, clothing, anything like that?"

Speaking to Bernadette, Pukk says, "It's true."

Leafiara looks at Chandrellia and shake her head.

Faerinn says, "Rone, she typically doesn't have much to say."

Chandrellia softly says, "Ok."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Leafiara says, "Not that I can see, at least this time of night."

Speaking to Pukk, Reissa asks, "Yer gonna keep me alive, right?"

Speaking to Pukk, Pietra exclaims, "You're right, again!"

Speaking to Bernadette, Pukk asks, "You should know! You're a Gryphon right?"

Bernadette softly says, "I am."

Speaking to Reissa, Pukk says, "Good luck with that."

Leafiara thoughtfully says, "Can head to my office just in case, I suppose."

[Mayor Leafiara's Office]

Silk-cushioned chairs surround a circular cherry red table toward the back of the room. Plush carpets of fake fur blanket the polished oak floor while myriad painted treats span the office's walls, interrupted by an oversized placard. In a back corner, above a brick fireplace, a mounted stag's head watches vigilantly from a distance over a hazelwood dart board near the entryway. A leaf-shaped window invites outside light toward a drink bar that stands beneath a painting. You also see a tiny two-tiered bookshelf and a basket of sticks.

Obvious exits: none

Chaoswynd, Draught, Sadiam, Pietra, Asben, Chandrellia, Bernadette, Dessedemona, Sareyna, Sadnama, Taulramil, Loscar, Faerinn, Reissa, Felita, Berost, Marijka, Iskandr and Pukk followed.

>l on tab

There is nothing on the table.

You hear a *snap* nearby.

>l on bar

On the drink bar:

Food/Drink [100]: a shot glass of Assassin's Poison, a thick goblet of icewine, a winter white stein of ale, a grooved glass of orange juice, a colorful cup of fruit punch, an owl-painted glass of Faendryl absinthe, a glass of refined sylvan wine, a white-edged mug of Nalfein tea, a dragon-etched bottle of scotch, a glass of pure spring water, a leaf-etched mug of hot chocolate, a flute of Dhe'nar blood wine, some vanilla ice cream sprinkled with rainbow-colored sugar (88)

Leafiara curiously says, "Hm."

Speaking to you, Reissa exclaims, "Make Pukk keep me alive, please!"

>l plac

Musical note-shaped pins keep various TownCrier articles and sketches of notable Landing figures posted to this sizable board occupying almost half the width of the wall. A veritable spiderweb of red strings connects many of the pins, physically and metaphorically linking events with intricate, if only questionably plausible, implications about correlation and causation. Most of the parchments are marked with at least one of four symbols: a check mark, an X, an N, or a tilde.

Loscar says, "I heard a snip."

Iskandr says, "Well, found what I was looking for at least."

You hear a *snap* nearby.

Loscar says, "There it was again."

Leafiara says, "Oh, that, that's just--nothing to worry about."

Draught says, "Hmm."

Loscar says, "No...I deffinately heard a snippp."

Leafiara asks, "Did anyone else... see where he went?"

Chandrellia softly says, "Just that he went east."

Speaking to Leafiara, Iskandr says, "I had assumed this was the direction as well."

[Mayor Leafiara's Office]

Silk-cushioned chairs surround a circular cherry red table toward the back of the room. Plush carpets of fake fur blanket the polished oak floor while myriad painted treats span the office's walls, interrupted by an oversized placard. In a back corner, above a brick fireplace, a mounted stag's head watches vigilantly from a distance over a hazelwood dart board near the entryway. A leaf-shaped window invites outside light toward a drink bar that stands beneath a painting. You also see a young freckle-faced boy, an amber-eyed tawny range wolf, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, the Sareyna disk, the Taulramil disk, a spotted great horned owl, a tiny two-tiered bookshelf and a basket of sticks.

Also here: Towermen, Kippe, Shinann, Chaoswynd, Draught, Sadiam, Pietra, Lord Asben, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Bernadette, Dessedemona, Sareyna, High Lord Sadnama, Master Taulramil, Loscar, Barrister Faerinn, Reissa, Felita, Berost, Marijka, Squire Legionnaire Iskandr, Pukk

[OOC note: he was in the room that time, but hadn't been in the room last time, so didn't see him and left the room...]

>go door

[Moot Hall, Landing]

Moonlight filters in through several windows throughout the landing of the second story of Moot Hall. The bannisters are a polished oak that run the length of the upstairs, and sweep down the staircase leading to the lobby. A sign is displayed on a glossy maoral door with a large wooden blackboard hanging next to it. You also see a polished thanot archway and the Registrar's Office.

Leafiara says, "Well.. nothing seems amiss, at least."

A young freckle....BOY WAS IN THE OFFICE.

Loscar exclaims, "Ahhhhhhh!"

[Mayor Leafiara's Office]

Silk-cushioned chairs surround a circular cherry red table toward the back of the room. Plush carpets of fake fur blanket the polished oak floor while myriad painted treats span the office's walls, interrupted by an oversized placard. In a back corner, above a brick fireplace, a mounted stag's head watches vigilantly from a distance over a hazelwood dart board near the entryway. A leaf-shaped window invites outside light toward a drink bar that stands beneath a painting. You also see an amber-eyed tawny range wolf, a young freckle-faced boy, a tiny two-tiered bookshelf and a basket of sticks.

Also here: Kippe, Shinann, Lord Kothos, Lord Thrassus, Xorus, Magister Raelee, Imperatrix Lylia

Towermen, Chaoswynd, Draught, Sadiam, Pietra, Asben, Chandrellia, Bernadette, Dessedemona, Sareyna, Sadnama, Taulramil, Loscar, Faerinn, Reissa, Felita, Berost, Marijka, Iskandr and Pukk followed.

A young freckle-faced boy slips out of the shadows.

(OOC) Leafiara's player whispers to the group, "Ha, whoops."

Pukk exclaims, "Wow it's so bad even the freckles are upset!"

Speaking amiably to a young freckle-faced boy, Leafiara says, "Good evenin' there."

The young boy exhales, "Whew. I thought you left."

Iskandr says, "Perhaps we're all a bit sleepy eyed tonight."

Speaking softly to a young freckle-faced boy, Chandrellia says, "We almost did."

Loscar whispers to the group, "Maybe he just has a stutter don't make fun of him."

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Pukk says, "Did you see the freckle? It was just here."

Draught says, "Good hider."

Speaking curiously to a young freckle-faced boy, Leafiara asks, "What brings you here tonight, lad?"

Pietra whispers something to Pukk.

Speaking softly to a young freckle-faced boy, Chandrellia asks, "Awfully late for you to be out wandering around isn't it?"

Loscar says, "Or he got hit by some lightning and maybe THATS why Pennant Chase was canceled..."

The young boy exhales, "You move as fast as Sir Sobheart."

The boy snickers.

Speaking casually to Chandrellia, Leafiara says, "Nah, this town never sleeps--"

Leafiara gazes in amusement at a young freckle-faced boy.

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Pukk exclaims, "Right!"

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Taulramil says, "It's about to rain child get home soon."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk exclaims, "He said it too!"

Taulramil says, "A mouthy one."

Kothos says, "...ask his betrothed how fast he is."

Speaking coyly to a young freckle-faced boy, Leafiara says, "I have to do my impressions of him when he's not here."

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Pukk says, "I like you already."

Taulramil says, "Must be his child."

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Pukk says, "We also call him Sir Molasses."

Speaking softly to a young freckle-faced boy, Chandrellia asks, "So as the Mayor asked, what brings you out this late?"

Felita says, "An.. Sir Shiney."

The young boy indicates a worn slingshot at his side and winks at Taulramil.

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Taulramil says, "You should respect your mayor and elders."

Speaking to Taulramil, Iskandr asks, "Your friend?"

Pukk says, "The boy is already training in ranged combat."

Draught says, "Especially ordained knights."

The boy says, "Name's Acorn. I know some of you. Some of you helped save me."

Speaking surprisedly to a young freckle-faced boy, Leafiara says, "Oh! You're alright."

Loscar says, "I'm not entirely sure I helped with that..."

Shinann says, "I did not recognize you."

Sareyna says, "Who could forget the little nut."

Speaking to Loscar, Reissa says, "Pretty sure I did not."

Taulramil says, "Here is a doughnut."

Speaking pleasedly to a young freckle-faced boy, Leafiara says, "It's been quite a while. Some of us were worried you'd, well, never recover."

The boy says, "I have eyeballs ma'am." [I assume a response to Shinann, but unclear]

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Taulramil says, "You know you want it."

Taulramil carefully places a fresh lemon doughnut on the floor.

Shinann gazes thoughtfully at a young freckle-faced boy.

Speaking slowly to a young freckle-faced boy, Leafiara says, "Yeah, that's the thing we were worried about after Quinshon got you."

Lylia says, "The better to see us with, my dear."

Draught says, "Cheeky little fellow."

The boy says, "I see lots of things and hear lots of things."

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Leafiara says, "A shame Bekke isn't here--we'll have to get word to her."

The boy says, "I miss Bekke. Give her a hug for me."

Speaking curiously to a young freckle-faced boy, Leafiara asks, "Anyway, did you want to pass some of these things on, then?"

Pukk says, "Ooh gossip."

Loscar asks, "Who's Bekke?"

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Taulramil says, "You must come speak with me, I'll make sure your pockets are full for information."

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Pukk says, "Tell us more."

The boy says, "My pockets are already full of...you're creepy."

Speaking to Loscar, Leafiara says, "She's another Magister from our town--well, I should say, *actually* from our town, unlike Raelee."

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Iskandr says, "Yeah, you're quite good with the run around, get to the meat of things."

Taulramil drops a coin.

Taulramil winks.

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Pietra says, "Don't accept the lollipops either."

Loscar says, "Wasn't Rae the one who accidently shot me in the back of the head with lightning."

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Pukk says, "Sounds like he is trying to lure you into a room with promises of candy and silvers."

The boy says, "I got some names for you."

Speaking to Pietra, Taulramil says, "You know from experience eh."

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Dessedemona says, "Or doughnuts."

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Thrassus asks, "How exactly did you get your eyes back?"

Speaking slowly to a young freckle-faced boy, Leafiara asks, "...okay, names of what and why?"

Reissa aims carefully, throws a hammered copper dart at a hazelwood dart board, and hits 17!

Felita says, "Sommin else be here."

The boy says, "I was told to listen good, follow lots, get some names of the glowing bug ladies."

Speaking to Taulramil, Pietra says, "The smart young fella is allowed to be leery of you."

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Iskandr asks, "Also, how much do the names cost?"

Kothos says, "...glowing bug ladies."

Speaking thoughtfully to a young freckle-faced boy, Leafiara says, "Ah, Amos' fireflies then."

Chandrellia softly asks, "Glowing bug ladies?"

Faerinn says, "Fireflies."

Lylia says, "Oh, good. I see you restored the dart-board to its rightful place in the seat of government."

Chandrellia softly says, "Aahhh."

The boy says, "This time, Mother says the names are free."

Speaking softly to a young freckle-faced boy, Chandrellia exclaims, "Good lad!"

Pietra whispers something to Asben.

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "Thank you for making the names free."

Faerinn says, "Amos's sister wife spies."

Speaking to Faerinn, Leafiara says, "That seems a bit accusatory."

Speaking to Faerinn, Kothos says, "Seems wasteful."

Speaking to Faerinn, Kothos says, "If you're going to have more than one..."

Pietra whispers something to Sacru.

Loscar says, "Oh rain."

Loscar says, "I love rain."

The boy looks down at his palm which is still slightly wet from the rain.

The boy sighs.

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Pukk says, "It's okay. The Daily Darkstone already said that Leafi is Mother I think. Or people are saying she is."

The boy closes his eyes and seems to be focusing.

Speaking curiously to a young freckle-faced boy, Leafiara says, "Anyway, we're all ears, I suppose. This Amos fellow sure has an interest in power for how briefly he's been here."

Sacru whispers something to Pietra.

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "He's trying to remember as the rain washed away the nams he had written on his palm."

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Iskandr says, "Free is good, but we can throw in Taulramil's donut too."

Faerinn says, "I bet they are triplets and he color codes them to tell them apart."

Pietra whispers something to Sacru.

The boy says, "Azyrial, Celadonna, and Rustilyn."

Kothos says, "Pretty names."

Leafiara says, "I suppose they match to their hair colors..."

Sacru whispers something to Pietra.

Pukk says, "Ah Rustilyn."

Xorus says, "Sounds like death, poison, and decay."

Chandrellia softly says, "Celadonna."

Chandrellia softly says, "I know that name."

Pukk says, "I have no idea who that is though."

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "Or perhaps one similar, I healed in the square."

Taulramil says, "Rustilyn sounds familiar."

Pietra whispers something to Sacru.

Speaking musingly to a young freckle-faced boy, Leafiara says, "Well, that's helpful information. Thanks, Acorn."

Loscar says, "Ew you have a rat..."

Loscar asks, "Does it live in there?"

Some drunken townspeople can be heard shouting and cheering below in the streets as they wander, no, stumble off.

Speaking softly to Loscar, Chandrellia says, "I have two rats."

Iskandr says, "Feel free to take all the scotch you can carry with you, kid."

Kothos asks, "What is it with the visitors to this town and collecting women?"

Loscar says, "Don't talk about that window Leafiara."

Loscar says, "I got stuck in it."

Speaking to Guarrin, Pukk says, "Acorn here has given us three names with Mother's consent. Of course since you are a Gryphon and a Rook, you already know that."

The young boy smiles and looks up, "Well, that's all I have, for now. What do you want next?"

Speaking slowly to a young freckle-faced boy, Leafiara says, "I think we might need to go investigate whatever raucousness is going on out there..."

Speaking to Kothos, Faerinn asks, "Does he remind you when Stone first arrived too?"

Sacru whispers something to Pietra.

Kothos says, "I'm the Ivasian cultist and I don't have a legion of triplets or pillar-women."

Speaking to Pukk, Guarrin says, "You're right, that's not getting old at all."

Speaking to a young freckle-faced boy, Leafiara says, "Oh, nothing in particular I can think of--unless anyone else has any other questions."

Speaking to Pukk, Guarrin says, "Lean into it."

Speaking to Guarrin, Pukk says, "Never...I will use it till the end of time."

Loscar says, "I do have a question."

Speaking softly to a young freckle-faced boy, Chandrellia asks, "Have you heard anything about a shipment coming in soon?"

Speaking to Pukk, Guarrin says, "I'm certain you and the owl will enjoy the discussion with Alisaire."

Speaking suddenly to Chandrellia, Leafiara says, "Ah, that's a good one."

Faerinn says, "As much as I want to know what Mother is doing with blood marble, I'm not going to owe her any favors to find out..."

Loscar says, "I'd like to know more about when the next Pennant Chase is. Since I was apparently the only one who wanted to play."

Speaking softly to a young freckle-faced boy, Chandrellia says, "As a stealthy young lad I am sure you hide around the docks and listen."

Loscar says, "And I've been looking forward to it for...a number of years."

Leafiara says, "Lots of people in this room own blood marble and the outpost has a whole altar of it."

Iskandr says, "It's pretty."

Lylia says, "It is beautiful. Pity the market fell out."

Chandrellia turns her blood marble pendant and it flashes with a deep golden glow.

Pukk exclaims, "Wow, I think the whole militia is here now!"

Draught says, "There are pylons around town as well...and yet if we saw that they were being smuggled in we would be concerned."

Loscar says, "YOUR militia."

Speaking perplexedly to Draught, Leafiara says, "Delivery by ship isn't smuggling. If it came underground, maybe we could call it smuggling."

Speaking to Pukk, Pietra asks, "And the Rooks, too?"

Barroom Battle

Suddenly there is a loud crash and shouting in the street as a glass window of Helga's Tavern shatters and a drunkard goes flying out into the rainsoaked street! Standing in the opening of the broken window is Thadston, who shouts at the man he just tossed and disappears back inside of Helga's.

Chandrellia softly says, "Oh boy."

The boy slips off.

Leafiara suddenly says, "I think we have urgent matters, apologies."

Iskandr says, "Well then....."

Reissa asks, "Eh?"

Loscar says, "Well that's just normal."

Taulramil says, "Well."

Wolfloner darkly says, "Thadston seems irritated."

[travel]

Taulramil says, "Something is going on."

Bernadette softly says, "Aye."

[Helga's Tavern, Barroom]

The blended odors of ale, sweat, leather, perfume and hearty stew fill the stifling air of the tavern. Disheveled regulars and road-weary travelers rub elbows at the wooden bar, which looks recently varnished but already bears a variety of stains and grime. Helga, the ancient, obese proprietor, moves behind the bar, wiping glasses with a dirty towel as she keeps a beady eye on the patrons. A small fireplace in one corner burns feebly, adding little light or warmth to the room. You also see a spotted great horned owl, a town guard, a shaggy giantman logger, a drunk human dockworker, a drunk human dockworker, a glassy-eyed drunk, a glassy-eyed drunk, a glassy-eyed drunk, a shaggy giantman logger, a drunken human blacksmith, a drunk human dockworker, a drunk human dockworker, Helga, an overturned creel, a huge cast iron stewpot, a set of swinging doors and a tattered menu.

Also here: Guarrin, Stormyrain, Chaoswynd, Lord Kothos, Lord Thrassus, Xorus, Magister Raelee, Imperatrix Lylia, Lord Thadston who is sitting

Towermen, Draught, Pietra, Asben, Chandrellia, Bernadette, Dessedemona, Sareyna, Taulramil, Loscar, Faerinn, Reissa, Felita, Berost, Marijka, Iskandr, Pukk and Kippe followed.

Speaking to Thadston, Thrassus says, "That was a good toss."

Bernadette softly asks, "Well what have we here?"

Iskandr says, "Quite the party."

Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia asks, "Getting a bit of nightly excersize?"

Speaking slowly to Thadston, Leafiara says, "Well, seems this is your new staying place lately."

Helga says, "Look. Don't ask me about anything, because I don't have time to gab. If you want a drink, I have what I have on the bar. Otherwise, leave me alone." [OOC: this is actually an automated message, but c'mon, how can I not leave it there?]

Speaking to Thadston, Faerinn asks, "Are you bouncing for Helga now?"

Speaking to a glassy-eyed drunk, Taulramil asks, "Want to gamble in some dice or cards?"

One of the drunken dockworkers shouts at Thadston, "Mighty mighty knight, so big to throw a mouthy man....could you do it again?"

Speaking to Thadston, Sareyna asks, "Taking out the trash are we?"

Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "Careful you keep hanging out in here too long and Sleepy will get jealous."

The town guard spins around, carefully balancing his mug of ale on his head. "Look at me! I'm a ballerina!" he cries. Just then he gets his legs crossed and goes toppling to the ground, spilling his ale all over himself. Surprisingly, Helga, instead of getting angry, just shakes her head and smiles to herself.

Thadston stands up.

Bernadette softly says, "Oh dear."

Thadston says, "Maybe I am..."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Taulramil says, "Not like that."

Speaking to Thadston, Lylia says, "This is not the place I expected to see you."

Draught says, "I was under the impression that he no longer was a knight."

Guarrin says, "Surely this isn't worth it."

Speaking to Thadston, Iskandr asks, "Bit of a position downgrade, eh?"

Speaking to Draught, Leafiara says, "That's correct, he stepped down from that position at the end of 5116."

Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "Look, you need to get ahold of yourself."

Speaking to Thadston, Sareyna says, "Hint ..don't eat the stew."

Speaking to Lylia, Faerinn says, "And yet the last place I've seen him."

Sareyna nods at Thadston.

Loscar says, "Don't ever eat the stew."

Junghu exclaims, "Drunk party!"

Speaking respectfully to Thadston, Leafiara asks, "Do you still want no help with your--azure troubles? Is this the place you want to settle?"

Thadston grabs a drunken dockworker by the throat and rushes the broken window! The dockworker tries to stop but his boots skid across the floor. Thadston elbows the man in the eye, headbutts him in the face and hurls him out into the street.

Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia asks, "Is there some place we could take you Thadston?"

Thadston glances at Leafiara.

Thadston hiccups!

Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia exclaims, "Ok enough!"

Loscar exclaims, "Drunk tank!"

Speaking to Thadston, Kothos says, "It's rough when they get their claws in, isn't it? Get so fond of you."

Speaking to a drunken human blacksmith, Taulramil says, "Come on let's play a game, who cares about that guy."

Speaking to Thadston, Reissa asks, "Was that necessary?"

Thadston says, "Look Helga..."

Thadston hiccups!

Thadston says, "I brought you some business."

Bernadette softly asks, "Havin a good eve Thadston?"

Pietra exclaims, "Good old bar fight!"

Speaking to Thadston, Sareyna asks, "Working out a little latent aggression are we?"

Loscar exclaims, "Let's take him to the constabulary he'll be safe!"

Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia asks, "Are you seriously trying to spend the night in a cell?"

Taulramil asks, "Fight?"

Thadston says, "Some good people, some locals...and a big ole Rook."

Thadston hiccups!

Leafiara mutters, "At this rate we need to create a brawling tavern like Icemule's."

Speaking sympathetically to Thadston, Marijka says, "It's been that kind of evening for me as well."

Speaking in Faendryl to Thadston, Lylia murmurs something you don't understand.

Helga nods to Thadston and says, "Here! And you better not spill it either!"

With a flurry of movements, Helga produces a tankard of Golden Fox mead and places it on the wooden bar.

Speaking to Helga, Faerinn says, "I'm the good people."

Thadston removes a tankard of Golden Fox mead from on a stained wooden bar.

Thadston glances at Lylia.

The town guard says, "Hey Thadston, how about buying a round for the house? You look like you can afford it." The guard winks.

Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "This is Helga's place of business, not an arena."

Speaking to Thadston, Leafiara sighs, "Could you please sober up for a moment? Maybe we could actually sort out this Rook nonsense if you can do what Rone couldn't the other night, and give me a lead to investigate."

Speaking to Madmountan, Pietra exclaims, "There's lookin to be a bar fight. You can block me. Thanks!"

Loscar says, "Let's keep it civil after all."

Speaking in Faendryl, Thadston says something you don't understand.

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Wolfloner says, "He is not going to listen to reason in his current state."

Speaking in Faendryl, Thadston says something you don't understand.

Speaking somberly to Wolfloner, Leafiara says, "Yeah, that's what I'm worried about."

Thadston hiccups!

Thadston takes a drink from his Golden Fox mead.

Speaking to Wolfloner, Iskandr asks, "When was the last time he listened to reason sober?"

Thadston exclaims, "Drink up all!"

Helga nods to Thadston and says, "Here! And you better not spill it either!"