A Knight To Remember - 2021-04-02 - Barnom Yarns 'Em (log)

Olaesta 2-3, 5121

by Leafiara Autumnwind of the TownCrier

The Night in a Nutshell

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White motes of light swirl about the area.
[General] Barnom thinks, "I hope everyone is hungry!"
A swirling white mist forms outside of Moot Hall.
[General] Barnom exclaims, "Come one! Come all! You are invited to dine!"
On the banquet table:
Food/Drink [19]: some oily codfish casserole, a flask of purified snake venom, a salted strip of raw squirrel meat, a caramel-dipped plump white maggot, a glass of dry white wine, a dried pumpkin ring, a gourd of minnow soup, a tankard of pumpkin ale, a cup of pine needle tea (2), a bone-shaped sugar cookie, a toasted scorpion pastry, a grilled cave bat stuffed with whole sage leaves, some grilled asparagus tips with a thick lemon-butter sauce, a mug of cinnamon coffee, a handful of crispy grilled tadpoles, a flask of ginger vodka, a bowl of halibut stew, a large jug of Lich's Lager

Goblyn blinks at a curved black bowl filled with blood-soaked birdseed.
Goblyn laughs at a curved black bowl filled with blood-soaked birdseed!
Speaking happily to a curved black bowl filled with blood-soaked birdseed, Goblyn exclaims, "You do match me this night!"
You see Miss Goblyn.
She appears to be a Sylvankind.
She is unusually short and twig-like in build.  She appears to be young.  She has large milky white eyes and stark white skin.  She has long, golden hair that splays out in all directions and floats about in the air, the circlet of contorted gold-painted bird claws crowning her head clearly unable to contain the chaotic disarray.  Her curving, pointed ears and finely formed cheekbones are quintessentially sylvan in nature, but her squat nose and wide mouth render her visage strangely goblin-like.  Patches of skin, clearly not her own, are decaying along her neck.
She has a pair of black-inked fang marks on her neck.
She is in good shape.
She is wearing a golden bird beak choker, a long piceous gown of birds accented with gold, an inky black liquid bracelet suspending a vivid carmine bloodjewel, a small black bag, and a pair of black boots.
A ghoul shambles in and claps his meaty, yet discolored hands together, "All Hail the Lich King! He comes soon!" The ghoul limps off.

Suddenly, two very tall skeletons arrive, and standing upon their shoulders is Barnom Slim, the Lich King!  The skeletons move closer and they each remove a rib bone and they shorten in height.  A few steps more, they remove another, then another, until finally they are the size of gnomes, leaving just a foot or two for Barnom Slim to step off and onto the ground.  The tiny skeletons run off.
Barnom exclaims, "Greetings!"
Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Barnom.
Barnom exclaims, "Welcome, welcome, one and all!"
Goblyn turns to face Barnom.
Goblyn folds her hands.
Raincail quietly says, "Greetings, my King."
Barnom exclaims, "...and a particularly fond greeting to our special guest, Miss Goblyn!"
Barnom beams happily at Goblyn!
Goblyn glances between Monthas and Raincail.
Barnom grins at Raincail.
Goblyn blushes a pink shade at Barnom.
Barnom exclaims, "You look as good as the day I marked you!"
Barnom nods at Raincail.
Raincail bows to Barnom.
Raincail quietly says, "Thank yeh, lord."
Barnom moves to stand in front of Goblyn.
Ycelacie offers Barnom a piece of silver-edged paper.
Barnom places a finger to his chin and holds his jaw in place.
Barnom kisses Goblyn on the hand.
Barnom kisses Goblyn on the hand.
Barnom kisses Goblyn on the hand.
Barnom accepts Ycelacie's silver-edged paper.
Goblyn blinks at Barnom.
Goblyn appears mildly surprised and withdraws her hand.
Barnom nods at Ycelacie.
Barnom put a piece of silver-edged paper in his claw-clasped pouch.
Ycelacie reaches up with one finger and pushes her spectacles higher on the bridge of her nose.
Barnom says, "Accepted."
Barnom nods at Ycelacie.
Ycelacie nods.
Barnom says, "Please, please, have a seat."
Barnom nods at Goblyn.
Barnom indicates some blood red cushioned chairs as a possible option.
Goblyn walks over to the chairs and settles down.
Barnom nods.
Barnom says, "I um, I feel a little underdressed..."
Barnom gawks at Goblyn.
You see Lord Barnom Slim the Lich.
The faint scent of decay wafts around his form.  He is lanky.  He appears to be ancient.  He has glowing dark red eyes and insipid, rotting skin.  He has sparse, carnelian-hued hair that is loosely hanging to his scalp from discolored patches of skin.  He has an emaciated face, a sunken nose and a series of bloody ligaments for a jaw.  Slick, white maggots crawl along his neck and arms.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing a rotting maggot-ridden toe, a large twisted crown formed from decaying finger bones and one of Kippe's fingers, a sprig of mournbloom, a striped grey and black warcat fur cape, a stained orchid-hued doublet, a broad bone-inlaid belt, a moth-eaten treat bag, a small claw-clasped pouch, some crisp black silk pants with tapered legs, and a pair of tattered black toeless boots.
Barnom rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Goblyn raises an eyebrow in Barnom's direction.
Goblyn looks Barnom up and down with a discerning expression.
Speaking helpfully to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "You are a lich.  You are never underdressed, yes?"
Barnom pulls a white maggot off of his neck and it squirms in protest. He pops it, squeezing oily murk all over his fingers and he uses it to comb down some of his patchy hair that still remains on his discolored rotting scalp.
Barnom rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Barnom presses a hand into his side, pushing apart some discolored, flaking skin and pulls out a few ribbons of slick, glistening incarnadine muscles.  He kneads them like dough then ties them in a loop, forming an incarnadine bowtie that he puts around his neck.
Barnom hangs a large incarnadine bowtie around his neck.
Barnom grins.
Barnom says, "There. Better."
Goblyn blinks at Barnom.
Goblyn laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement from Barnom.
Barnom walks over to the chairs and settles down.
A finger bone on Barnom's crown bends in Kippe's direction, as if waving.
Barnom exclaims, "Eat up!"
Barnom helps himself to a caramel-dipped plump white maggot.
Barnom grins at Bellaja.
Barnom says, "Sometimes I still dream of bats with your face."
Barnom nods at Bellaja.
Barnom snickers.
Barnom says, "Now then..."
Speaking curiously to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "You have had my shop's pies?"
Barnom leans forward on the table, then tosses a plump maggot into his mouth and chomps noisily.
Barnom exclaims, "I have not!"
Barnom asks, "Did you bring some?"
Barnom says, "Oh tell me you brought some."
Goblyn ponders.
Goblyn offers Barnom a syrup-drizzled rotted heart pie.
Barnom accepts Goblyn's rotted heart pie.
Barnom's jaw drops.
Barnom sniffs at his rotted heart pie.
Goblyn begins chortling at Barnom.
Barnom takes a bite of his rotted heart pie.
Barnom takes a bite of his rotted heart pie.
Barnom takes a bite of his rotted heart pie.
Barnom takes a bite of his rotted heart pie.
Barnom takes a bite of his rotted heart pie.
Barnom smacks his lips.
Barnom says, "Just the right amount of rot and clot."
Barnom smacks his lips.
Goblyn agrees with Barnom.
Speaking carefully to Barnom, Goblyn says, "The bakers and cooks do make very nice things for this shop."

Barnom says, "I want to thank all of you for coming here tonight."
Barnom glances at Goblyn.
Speaking awkwardly to Barnom, Goblyn says, "You do have... a very nice-- table here."
Goblyn nods at Barnom.
Barnom says, "You're a hard Miss Goblyn to track down."
Goblyn glances at a bone-inlaid banquet table.
Barnom says, "I was worried you were avoiding me."
Speaking vaguely to Barnom, Goblyn says, "I am maybe not always here in this time."
Goblyn shrugs at Barnom.
Barnom says, "Understood."
Barnom nods at Goblyn.
Speaking politely to Barnom, Bellaja asks, "A lovely feast. Is there an occasion?"
Barnom nods at Bellaja.
Goblyn shoots Bellaja a grateful look.
Barnom exclaims, "There is Bellaja!"
Barnom exclaims, "There is!"
Raincail quietly asks, "Will the kingdom be restored, lord?"
Goblyn frowns at Raincail.
Barnom says, "I have invited you all, and Goblyn here, to break maggot bread, if you will."
Speaking knowingly to Barnom, Bellaja says, "Everyone is so ....excited to hear it."
Barnom says, "I seek the return of Lich's Landing."
Barnom nods at Goblyn.
Goblyn starts to chortle at Barnom but then abruptly stops.
Speaking curiously to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "You... do wish to have back this town that you did abandon?"
Barnom says, "I understand it has been in your very, very generous and kind care while I've been away."
Barnom asks, "Abandon!?"
Barnom gasps.
Barnom says, "Nonsense."
Barnom says, "I was attacked, driven into the shadows, left to exist in darkness..."
Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn says, "What will you call it, if it is not abandon--"
Barnom says, "But now I'm back."
Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Barnom.
Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "-Why- will you wish this town back?"
Barnom says, "Why, I built it. I designed it. I created it and filled it. We didn't ask for much there. We wanted to be left alone."
Barnom says, "Those who recall, trouble came to us."
Goblyn glances around the room.
Barnom says, "It's time for their King to return."
Speaking darkly to Barnom, Draccor asks, "Define us?"
Barnom says, "Not you."
Barnom nods at Draccor.
Speaking to Barnom, Thrassus asks, "I had not returned to the region during that time, how did trouble arrive?"
Barnom says, "The Rooks and the Landing folk brought battle to our gate."
Barnom nods at Thrassus.
Thrassus says, "Ah, that does sound like a familiar event."
Speaking slowly to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "... the Rooks and the Landing folk are still here.  How will this be different than it was in the past when you did aban-- flee to this shadows?"
Barnom says, "Perhaps something we can find a solution to."
Barnom nods at Goblyn.
Goblyn nods slowly at Barnom.
Barnom asks, "I understand, it is here, and it is not here, yes?"
Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn says, "Maybe we can be, maybe we cannot be."
Speaking cautiously to Barnom, Goblyn confirms, "It is... yes, not here and here and not here."
Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn clarifies, "It is safe."
Barnom exclaims, "Precisely!"
Barnom says, "That does not need to stop, I would think."
Goblyn blinks at Barnom.
Speaking curiously to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "You... you do wish for it to remain safe?"
Barnom says, "Of course. A good King doesn't want endless war."
Speaking darkly to Goblyn, Draccor asks, "Wy would you help someone like that?"
Goblyn nods slowly at Barnom.
Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "You will wish to be king there, and... will depart this town of the living of Wehnimer's?"
Speaking sharply to Draccor, Goblyn says, "You do assume I will be helping."
Barnom says, "Think of it like..."
Speaking to Goblyn, Berost deeply says, "Only until he be wantin to fill 'his' city..."
Barnom says, "I am here and there too."
Barnom nods at Goblyn.
Speaking darkly to Goblyn, Draccor asks, "Lets assume im right?"
Barnom says, "When I need to be."
Speaking gently to Draccor, Goblyn says, "I am gathering the information that is needed."
Barnom exclaims, "But I can hold court!"
Barnom says, "So everyone can be here and there if they need to be as well."
Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Barnom.
Goblyn laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement from Barnom.
Speaking amusedly to Barnom, Goblyn notes, "You do like yourself very much, I do think."
Barnom says, "I am never not a good time."
Barnom snickers to himself.
Speaking thoughtfully to Barnom, Goblyn says, "You -do- maybe have a very nice crown."

Barnom says, "We had even begun to forge our own wares...a way to bring some measure of honor and value..."
Speaking slowly to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "I... maybe will say that this keeping of the citizens and keeping them happy -- it is... very much work in some times.  It maybe will be nice if they do have their ... maker to return.  But-- you will flee again or you will stay this time with them, when the shadows and blood come in future times?"
Barnom says, "Weapons Wight Away was running a forge at all hours of the night....the dead never sleep...."
Barnom says, "Dress the Dead provided some of the latest rotted trend...."
Barnom exclaims, "Shield of the Shrickhen, you couldn't find anything sturdier around!"
Barnom exclaims, "We were even going to add rooms to The Darkness With Inn!"
Goblyn cocks her head at Barnom.
Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn admits, "Making this additions will be... maybe making it much nicer for the citizens who do live there."
Barnom nods at Goblyn.
Xorus says, "The simplest solution is for the two of you to become married and rule Lich's Landing as King and Queen."
Barnom says, "I was thrown away into the shadows. I did not turn my back on Lich's Landing."
Barnom says, "Nor will I."
Barnom says, "And the blood and shadows you speak of? I am not afraid of him."
Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Barnom.
Barnom says, "He is coming for something altogether."
Speaking carefully to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "If you are not afraid of him -- does this make you his ally or his enemy?"
Barnom says, "It makes me neither."
Barnom shrugs at Goblyn.
Goblyn says, "This will not be making very much difference to him, I do think."
Goblyn nods at Barnom.
Speaking surprisedly to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "You do not have a 'side'?"
Barnom asks, "Do you?"
Barnom peers quizzically at Goblyn.
Speaking vaguely to Barnom, Goblyn says, "Maybe."
Draccor jerks his hand from Goblyn's bag, grimacing in pain.
Speaking pointedly to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "But I am maybe not the one who will be needing to answer this questions, yes?"
Barnom says, "The man of blood and shadow has no issue with the dead."
Goblyn nods once at Barnom.

Draccor attempts to punch Goblyn!
Glancing blow to the ear.
Draccor attempts to punch Goblyn!
Sucker punch to the chin!  Goblyn's jaw cracks loudly.
She is stunned!
Draccor attempts to punch Goblyn!
Spinning backfist snaps Goblyn's head to the side!
Goblyn drops dead at your feet!
Barnom points at Draccor.  A blazing ring of fire erupts from Barnom's hand, engulfing Draccor in flames!  The inferno lasts only for a moment, but the magical energies of the fire do their job, stripping Draccor of all his spells.
Draccor darkly says, "She ate my hand."
Speaking to Draccor, Goblyn notes, "You will maybe be behaving yourself, yes?"
Goblyn warningly says, "Or else I will be eating more than your hand.  We will make your head on a pike for the centerpiece of the table."
Raincail quietly says, "Such table manners...."
Goblyn grins at Raincail.
Draccor darkly says, "Ill stop."
Draccor darkly says, "Sure."
Speaking amusedly to Raincail, Goblyn says, "It is maybe just... keeping us awake and alert."
Draccor darkly says, "Unless im attacked."
Goblyn winks at Raincail.
Barnom stands up.
Barnom twists his head slightly, cracking his neck.  He looks relieved.
Speaking darkly to Barnom, Draccor says, "Yer next."

Speaking carefully to Barnom, Goblyn says, "Barnom I am... agreeable to considering your request.  I will have my own request in return."
Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "Before I do formulate my own request -- I do have this wonderings -- what would -you- offer in return for the... return of your town?"
Goblyn grumbles at Xorus.
Speaking firmly to Xorus, Goblyn says, "No."
Speaking to Xorus, Goblyn says, "He is too..."
Xorus grins at Goblyn.
Goblyn glances at Barnom.
Goblyn makes a faint waving gesture, along the lines of being wishy-washy.
Barnom waves his hands and the shadows peel away to reveal Draccor!  Barnom grabs him in a blur of motion and with his free hand slices the air, cutting it open like flesh!  The wound curls open to show the Mistydeep in the distance and the lights of a great walled city.  Barnom throws Draccor into the opening and the wound-like portal snaps shut!
Barnom says, "Now then..."
Goblyn blinks at Barnom.
Barnom says, "Let him enjoy another King's court."
Speaking admiringly to Barnom, Goblyn says, "That was very pretty."
Barnom says, "I am not just another pretty face."
Goblyn begins chortling at Barnom.
Speaking to Barnom, Darcena says, "That's good, because your face isn't pretty."
Goblyn frowns at Darcena.
Speaking to Darcena, Goblyn notes, "It is not not pretty..."
Barnom nods at Goblyn.
Barnom asks, "Draccor is half-elf, and the other half isn't centaur, you get my meaning?"
Barnom snickers to himself.
Barnom holds two finger tips very, very, very close together.
Goblyn works her fingers under her bird claw circlet and scratches her head.
Goblyn asks, "This is... a joke of the Common tongue, yes?"
Barnom nods at Goblyn.
Speaking to Goblyn, Pietra says, "Very common."
Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Pietra.
Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Barnom.

Barnom says, "Now then..."
Barnom asks, "You mentioned something to ask of me?"
Goblyn cocks her head at Barnom.
Barnom peers quizzically at Goblyn.
Barnom walks over to the chairs and settles down.
Speaking amusedly to Goblyn, Pietra says, "He lacks that subtle flourish that is the mark of an interesting one."
Raincail offers Barnom a large jug of Lich's Lager.
Goblyn grins at Pietra.
Barnom accepts Raincail's Lich's Lager.
Speaking icily to Pietra, Goblyn says, "Maybe do not-- I have only now just met him, it is difficult for me to say."
Goblyn blinks.
Barnom turns an inquisitive ear toward Goblyn.
Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn says, "I did ask what you will offer for this return of the town and my time in taking care of it while you were-- playing in a shadow realm."
Barnom rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn says, "I will have my own request, I do think, but I am... curious... to know what you would offer in the front."
Barnom says, "Why, that is a good question."
Barnom asks, "I hardly know you, what does one even offer Miss Goblyn?"
Speaking darkly to Barnom, Zazulu says, "There are those among us that certainly support your claim. Whatever can be offered is yours. Fingers to adorn your crown, bones to bear your mark and spread your word. Citizens in good standing that know their King."
Goblyn laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement from Barnom.
Speaking to Barnom, Pietra asks, "Vlashandra?"
Goblyn blinks at Pietra.
Barnom grins at Zazulu.
Speaking amusedly to Pietra, Goblyn asks, "Why will I want Vlashandra when Raelee is already here?"
Barnom asks, "What, do you have in mind?"
Barnom peers quizzically at Goblyn.
Speaking amusedly to Goblyn, Pietra asks, "Two is better than one?"
Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Pietra.
Speaking evasively to Pietra, Goblyn says, "Maybe this will be true if they were equals.  Vlashandra has..."
Goblyn makes a twirling motion near her temple.
Barnom asks, "What interested you in Lich's Landing in the first place?"
Barnom peers quizzically at Goblyn.
Goblyn nods in agreement at Thrassus.
Speaking noncommittally to Barnom, Goblyn says, "The citizens being abandoned... I do think that is one thing that did interest me.  It was... they were very loud."
Barnom nods at Goblyn.
Barnom says, "But surely not all."
Barnom says, "Since you seemed eager to, be freed of overseeing such."
Speaking carefully to Barnom, Goblyn says, "I do think maybe if I do return you to this town -- to make a way for you to bring it here and then put it back into not here --"
Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn says, "Of my choosing."
Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn says, "And you will be the kingship of the rest."
Barnom rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Barnom asks, "Which corner?"
Barnom squints.
Goblyn grins slowly at Barnom.
Speaking impishly to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "Why will it be mattering for you to know?"
Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn clarifies, "At this juncture."
Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "It maybe does seem that it is better for you to have almost all of it back than... none, yes?"
Goblyn looks at Barnom and hums.
Barnom says, "Of course, but, I'll need to let the decorators know."
Barnom nods at Goblyn.
Goblyn laughs at Barnom!
Barnom says, "Business, after all."
Barnom asks, "What corner?"
Goblyn nods slowly at Barnom.
Speaking smoothly to Barnom, Goblyn asserts, "I will like to have the hallway and place of your... 'rebirth'-making."
Speaking to Barnom, Thrassus asks, "I have a question, if you regain control over the town will you allow folk from the surface to visit?"
Barnom nods at Thrassus.
Thrassus says, "Excellent."
Speaking helpfully to Barnom, Goblyn explains, "In some time, maybe I will not like it anymore and it can be returned at that time for a different ... offering that you will make."
Speaking cheerfully to Barnom, Goblyn says, "And then you will have the whole!  But... I do have things to be seeing to there, maybe, until that later time."
Barnom rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Barnom says, "The Chamber of Decay."
Barnom nods.
Barnom stands up.
Barnom moves to stand in front of Goblyn.
Barnom and Goblyn shake hands.
Goblyn laughs at Barnom!
Speaking agreeably to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "This is an... 'accord', yes?"
Barnom exclaims, "You shake my hand, and we're in agreement!"
Speaking carefully to Barnom, Goblyn says, "I do maybe prefer in writing in some times, but... I will make a seal in future times."
Goblyn nods once at Barnom.
Goblyn and Barnom shake hands.
Barnom says, "Yes yes, of course. We'll work something up in blood."
Barnom nods at Goblyn.
Goblyn laughs at Barnom!
Speaking amusedly to Barnom, Goblyn says, "Something stronger, I do think.  But yes."
Berkana exclaims, "Here's to the return of Lich Landing!"
Goblyn smiles at Berkana.
Speaking darkly to Barnom, Zazulu says, "Kippe still has some fingers left for the signing."
Goblyn beams happily at Zazulu!
Barnom says, "Every King does need a Queen..."
Barnom winks at Goblyn.
Speaking to Kippe, Goblyn says, "You will be helping with--"
Goblyn blinks at Barnom.
Speaking skeptically to Barnom, Goblyn says, "I can maybe be helping to find you this queen."
Barnom and Goblyn shake hands.
Barnom snickers to himself.
Goblyn says, "I do not think he does mean me."
Barnom says, "Now then."

Speaking to Goblyn, Raelee asks, "... you are concerned about the safety of it, yes?"
Barnom says, "One deal done. The most important one of all, of course."
Barnom says, "But now..."
Speaking noncommittally to Raelee, Goblyn says, "Yes."
Barnom walks over to the chairs and settles down.
Barnom says, "Vlashandra."
Goblyn laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement from Barnom.
Barnom says, "Shhh. Worry about your own targets."
Barnom nods at Raelee.
Barnom says, "I'm probably going to need her back."
Barnom says, "It's the right thing to do."
Barnom says, "But, you have your statue..."
Barnom asks, "Kind of?"
Barnom shrugs.
Barnom says, "Not my hall, not my mages."
Leafiara slowly asks, "You came to complain about her screaming so loud you could hear it even when you tore your ears out, but you want her back?"
Barnom says, "You ran for Mayor, you should know we love what hurts us."
Barnom nods at Leafiara.
Speaking wryly to Barnom, Leafiara concedes, "Fair."
Barnom says, "Now, she's in that Outpost, I know."
Barnom says, "She's never far from my lichsight."
Barnom says, "Just how...to...get her."
Barnom says, "I mean, I have a few ideas."
Barnom says, "But you might try to say no."
Barnom says, "Or stop me."

Speaking to Barnom, Raelee asks, "Can you, perhaps, persuade her to talk?  And I do mean in a useful and informative fashion?"
Barnom says, "I'll trade you back Kippe's finger."
Barnom asks, "What do you wish her to speak of?"
Barnom peers quizzically at Raelee.
Speaking to Barnom, Kippe says, "I've replaced it."
Barnom says, "You never forget your first Kippe."
Barnom nods at Kippe.
Speaking to Barnom, Raelee says, "... Octaven and her plans."
Speaking to Barnom, Raelee says, "... the story of why she is wearing my face does not follow logically and I do not believe it is the truth."
Barnom nods at Raelee.
Barnom exclaims, "Then we should plan another gathering!"
Barnom says, "Bring her to me. In exchange for her release to me, she will answer your questions."
Speaking to Barnom, Raelee asks, "How can you guarantee that?"
Speaking curiously to Barnom, Goblyn wonders, "She will be your queen?"
Barnom says, "She's not really, Queen material right now."
Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "'Right now?'  We will make her into this?"
Barnom says, "No, not right now."
Barnom says, "Vlashandra will do what I ask."
Barnom nods at Raelee.
Barnom says, "Obviously."
Barnom says, "Tome. Shadow realm. Aralyte. Poof, here I am."
Barnom asks, "Right?"
Speaking slowly to Barnom, Raelee says, "I might add, you should be grateful that she is contained at the Outpost."
Barnom asks, "And why is that?"
Speaking to Barnom, Raelee asks, "Did you notice all of the glares pointed in my direction as soon as we started discussing this?"
Speaking bluntly to Barnom, Raelee says, "They all wanted her dead."
Barnom says, "Who doesn't want who dead around here."
Speaking to Barnom, Raelee says, "Matters of vengeance and... justice."
Speaking to Barnom, Raelee says, "... we kept her alive.  Do keep that in mind."
Speaking to Barnom, Leafiara explains, "Even by our standards, she's very high on the hit list around here."
Barnom shrugs at Leafiara.
Barnom says, "Rightfully so."
Barnom says, "She can get under your skin."
Barnom snickers to himself.

Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr asks, "How about besides just information, there's an appropriate... punishment maybe that would appease some others?"
Barnom peers quizzically at Vaemyr.
Barnom asks, "Punishment?"
Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr says, "I mean if people want their vengeance..."
Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr says, "Let them have it, let Vlashandra feel again, let them have their vengeance, then you can take whats left, I'm sure you could put her back together."
Vaemyr says, "Just a thought."
Vaemyr says, "I don't have much skin in the game as they say."
Leafiara suggests, "Perhaps if she's confined strictly to Lich's Landing, unable to leave, as a sort of jail sentence?"
Barnom turns an inquisitive ear toward Leafiara.
Barnom rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Speaking to Barnom, Soneiken says, "Ya, you could give anutter corner away."
Barnom says, "No more corners."
Barnom asks, "So you will give her, for answers?"
Xorus asks, "What if she was confined to Lich's Landing, but also impaled on a spike like the others on the road to the tower?"
Barnom frowns at Xorus.
Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn offers, "You can be animating her while she is on this spike."
Barnom says, "No."
Xorus says, "It is difficult to please everyone."
Speaking to Barnom, Soneiken says, "How about just take her head, and you make it talk, lich speak er sumptin, leave da rest of her in seclusion."
Barnom rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Speaking to Barnom, Geijon asks, "Why do you think you get anything you want?"
Barnom says, "I can take it."
Barnom nods at Geijon.
Barnom says, "I'm giving you a chance to be smarter."
Barnom nods.
Barnom says, "Unless you want to bleed for Octaven."
Barnom nods at Geijon.
Geijon turns to face Barnom.
Barnom turns away from Geijon's face.
Barnom sticks out his tongue.
Speaking to Barnom, Geijon says, "You couldn't even take Goblyn over dinner."
Speaking to himself, Dendum says, "Oh no lich might tear down hendoran outpost...what will landing do without ballista pointed at it..."
Barnom snickers at Dendum.
Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr says, "Ok... if you will not allow anything else happen to Vlashandra... how about a promise of assistance on some of our other troubles?  Perhaps people could agree then."
Barnom peers quizzically at Vaemyr.
Vaemyr says, "We do have issues with a bit of a Knave, and a tower of cultists."
Akenna asks, "You do all remember how she... killed a bunch of people, used their parts... sewed them into abominations, tricked you all into opening the portal and letting this one out, right?  Or has everyone forgotten what she's done?"
Leafiara says, "I mean, certainly we can just battle this out and put the town at risk a second time. I'm not opposed."
Barnom says, "I think we can come to an agreement."
Barnom exclaims, "But the hour is late!"

Barnom exclaims, "We've kept Goblyn long enough. Tonight, I am excited and pleased to declare Lich's Landing will soon welcome back its rightful King!"
Speaking neutrally to Barnom, Raelee says, "I will discuss this with Cordarius."
Barnom asks, "I thought you were in charge?"
Barnom peers quizzically at Raelee.
Barnom shrugs.
Speaking to Barnom, Raelee suggests, "Do not attack yet."
Barnom says, "Run to Cordy poo I guess."
Barnom nods at Raelee.
Speaking to Barnom, Raelee says, "An attempted disruption of my ego will not motivate me."
Speaking to Barnom, Raelee says, "But be mindful, she is safe."
Barnom says, "Fair enough. Good luck in your influencing."
Barnom nods at Raelee.
Barnom exclaims, "If the town glares at you and runs you out, we'll find a spot for you once the renovations of The Darkness With Inn are completed!"

Barnom stands up.
Barnom says, "I am glad we could come to an agreement this night."
Barnom nods at Goblyn.
Barnom says, "Lich's Landing is even more like Wehnimer's Landing, neither one have elections."
Barnom laughs and snorts, a maggot shooting out of his nose.
Barnom blushes a nice shade of pink.
Barnom says, "Goodnight everyone! Until next we meet within the week to discuss our little Vlashandra situation."
Raincail quietly says, "My King..."
Speaking to Barnom, Bellaja says, "Good to see you."
Barnom nods at Raincail.
Barnom nods at Bellaja.
Barnom kisses Goblyn on the hand.
Goblyn blushes a pink shade at Barnom.
Geijon whispers something to Barnom.
Barnom laughs at Geijon!
Speaking to Barnom, Berkana asks, "Will you be herding the first group when it reappears?"
Goblyn says, "You will have a nice night, Barn-- King Barnom."
Barnom shakes his head at Geijon and clucks his tongue.
Speaking to Barnom, Geijon says, "Come out and play Barnom Slim."
Barnom nods at Berkana.
Speaking to Barnom, Geijon says, "You lose everytime."
Barnom says, "I look forward to settling our issue and returning Vlashandra. We'll make her behave."
Barnom exclaims, "Have a ghoul night!"
Barnom snickers.
Barnom skips off into the darkness.

Quotables

Speaking to Goblyn, Soneiken says, "That Puppet is offerin lunch to us, but know this, I still ya make da bestest pies in da whole lands, he'll never compete wid ya."
Speaking to Soneiken, Goblyn asks, "Puppet?"
Speaking thoughtfully to Soneiken, Goblyn asks, "You do mean Puptilian?"
Speaking to Goblyn, Soneiken says, "Wid strings."
Speaking to Puptilian, Goblyn says, "I do think he is saying your name wrong..."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra asks, "Hey Leafi! Got any cookies?"
Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara whispers aloud, "Only eight. Sneaking more as we go."
Speaking philosophically to Pietra, Leafiara whispers aloud, "Discretion is the better part of not getting caught."

Pukk says, "Nice grilled bat. You can barely taste the diseases."

Speaking drunkenly to Leafiara, Gutstorm slurs, "Dey make cute couple, no?"
Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra says, "Oddly, I think Crux is far more attractive."
Pietra says, "And that's sayin somethin."
Speaking slowly to Pietra, Goblyn says, "It is a different kind, but I do think yes."

Barnom waves his hands and the shadows peel away to reveal Draccor!  Barnom grabs him in a blur of motion and with his free hand slices the air, cutting it open like flesh!  The wound curls open to show the Mistydeep in the distance and the lights of a great walled city.  Barnom throws Draccor into the opening and the wound-like portal snaps shut!
Speaking to himself, Dendum says, "Is no worse curse than being stuck in Ta'vaalor without papers."

Barnom says, "She's never far from my lichsight."
Ordim repeats, "Lichsight?"
Speaking to himself, Ordim whispers aloud, "That doesn't sound real."

Log

Awaiting Barnom

[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 Giorgili disk, a massive snowy white tiger, the Geijon disk, a timber jaguar, a forest wolf, the Sceptran disk, the Vaemyr disk, the Locklyer disk, a sinuous bone white serpent, the earth brown Monthas disk, the Guarrin disk, the web-draped Aelowynn disk, the Latonio disk, a brilliant purple kitten wearing a purple collar clasped with a pair of crossed silver swords, the Dendum disk, a resplendent obsidian black raven that is flying around, some red lichen tea, the Raincail disk, the Malsicar disk, a shot of dwarven rye whiskey, a shot of dwarven rye whiskey, a shot of dwarven rye whiskey, a shot of dwarven rye whiskey, a shot of dwarven rye whiskey, a shot of dwarven rye whiskey, a shot of dwarven rye whiskey, a black-eared red and grey fox, a pale-faced coppery barn owl, an amber-eyed tawny range wolf, a rose-marrow potion, a rose-marrow potion, some stone benches with some stuff on it, an herbal remedy donation bin, a round silver-banded barrel and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Also here: Clayorticus, Delyorik, Giorgili, Roelon, Sir Geijon, Goldstr, Great Lady Ithilwyn, Puptilian who is sitting, The Notorious Leafiara, Sceptran, Kerovis, Vaemyr, Bernadette, Lord Ramiell, Magister Raelee, Sir Cryheart, Great Lord Monthas, Loggor, Guarrin, Pietra, Lord Jorlax, Aelowynn, Latonio, Seaward Gutstorm, Dendum, High Lord Yavs, Pukk, Tolida, Gypsy Scribe Balley, Bellaja, Raincail, Malsicar, Soneiken, Kippe, Akenna

White motes of light swirl about the area.

Speaking to Raincail, Delyorik says, "Interesting. So, you're a baby Lich."

Raincail quietly says, "We'll see what the king will have done with me."

Pietra exclaims, "Ahhh!"

Monthas asks, "Lich in training?"

Raincail quietly says, "I bent the knee to Barnom, aye. Ages ago, in the face of darkness. I await my fate."

Speaking to Raincail, Delyorik says, "I'm fairly certain you bent your knees to someone, baby Lich."

Raincail quietly says, "He saw me cast from the path of Voln and into the dark. I've walked there since."

Speaking to Cryheart, Pukk says, "You should start moving...we might make it in time."

Raincail quietly says, "I await my fate."

Goblyn comes out of hiding.

Goblyn skips in a circle around Ordim.

Cryheart asks, "And do ye know where the dinner will be?"

Cryheart leans on Pukk, giving him a companionable grin.

[General] Barnom thinks, "I hope everyone is hungry!"

Dendum asks, "Helgas?"

Goblyn scowls at Pukk.

Goblyn beams happily at Tolida!

Cryheart says, "Miss Goglyn."

Goblyn waves to Berkana.

Goblyn hoots at Goldstr.

Speaking to Goblyn, Pukk exclaims, "I wasn't looking, I swear!"

Goblyn turns to Bernadette and cheers!

Cryheart says, "Goblyn."

Goblyn waves to Gutstorm.

Goblyn flashes Guarrin a toothy grin.

Speaking to Goblyn, Vaemyr says, "I see you made it this eve."

Bernadette softly says, "Hey Miss Goblyn."

Speaking to Aerdowned, Delyorik says, "I can get you moving again, if you like... unless you'd like to be turned into a baby Lich."

Speaking to Goblyn, Raelee says, "... Goblyn."

Speaking cheerfully to Cryheart, Goblyn exclaims, "Hello, Cryheart!"

Balley softly asks, "You going to introduce me to this Barnom Goblyn?"

Goblyn grins at Raincail.

Goblyn nods eagerly at Vaemyr.

Speaking to Goblyn, Goldstr says, "Evenin Miss Goblyn."

Goblyn grins at Goldstr.

Cryheart says, "Barnom on the net."

Goblyn skips in a circle around Jara.

Monthas says, "I see Goblyn is here, crisis has been averted."

Speaking to Jara, Delyorik exclaims, "At least it's not ME this time!"

[General] Leafiara admits, "Some always are."

Goblyn amusedly says, "There is... many of you in this square on this night."

[General] Monthas exclaims, "For worms or maggots!"

Goblyn gives a sidelong glance at Ordim.

Speaking to Goblyn, Jara says, "Tis a party for sure."

[General] Balley thinks, "I can not wait to meet the famous Barnom."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dat cuz we HUNGRY."

[General] Pukk exclaims, "I have been dreaming about those caramel-covered maggots!"

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Depends on what the meals be."

Goblyn frowns at Ordim.

[General] Bait thinks, "Yeah I dont know how folks feel about feasting on the dead."

[General] Raincail thinks, "Evening Lord. Always."

Speaking to Aerdowned, Delyorik says, "Step into my abode."

Speaking to Ordim, Goblyn asks, "You are... where is your head of snakes?"

[General] Aoife asks, "At this hour of the morning?"

Ordim glances sharply at Goblyn and gasps involuntarily.

Speaking to Goblyn, Ordim asks, "My head of what?"

Ordim frets.

Goblyn glances at Ordim and folds her arms over her chest.

Ordim carefully looks himself over.

[General] Cryheart asks, "And where is dinner?"

Speaking to himself, Ordim asks, "Did I lose it again?"

Speaking confusedly to Ordim, Goblyn says, "The snakes that--"

Goblyn laughs at Ordim!

[General] Pukk exclaims, "You eat living things? You horrible person!"

A swirling white mist forms outside of Moot Hall.

Speaking amusedly to Ordim, Goblyn exclaims, "Maybe!"

Speaking to Goblyn, Soneiken says, "That Puppet is offerin lunch to us, but know this, I still ya make da bestest pies in da whole lands, he'll never compete wid ya."

Vaemyr says, "Ahh."

Leafiara muses, "Answers that question."

Vaemyr says, "Looks like we've a special location."

Goblyn laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Ordim says, "I'll have to find another."

Speaking to Cryheart, Tolida says, "There's a portal over at Moot Hall."

Speaking to Soneiken, Goblyn asks, "Puppet?"

Cryheart says, "Ok..moving easterly."

Vaemyr asks, "Shall we be off?"

Leafiara observes, "Looks like he's opening up a portal outside Moot Hall."

Cryheart says, "Join up fast."

Ordim offers, "A good head is hard to find, and even harder to keep."

Speaking thoughtfully to Soneiken, Goblyn asks, "You do mean Puptilian?"

Cryheart says, "Moving in three..."

Speaking to Goblyn, Soneiken says, "Wid strings."

[General] Monthas thinks, "Just to be clear are we 'going to dinner' or are we 'dinner.'"

Cryheart says, "Moving in two."

Speaking to Cryheart, Pukk says, "You should eat less..."

Goblyn flashes a wide grin at Ordim.

Cryheart asks, "Join me Miss Goblyn?"

[General] Pietra thinks, "I think it's a feast... for Goblyn."

[General] Aoife thinks, "Some mist that is....I can see it halfway to the Abandoned Inn."

Speaking to Puptilian, Goblyn says, "I do think he is saying your name wrong..."

Goblyn joins Cryheart's group.

Cryheart says, "Moving."

Goblyn nods once at Cryheart.

Speaking to Cryheart, Ordim asks, "Are we going to the feast?"

Alosaka asks, "We... expect this to be a peaceful gathering?"

Raincail quietly says, "Feast..."

Goblyn skips in a circle around Darcena.

Goblyn skips in a circle around Asben.

[General] Barnom exclaims, "Come one! Come all! You are invited to dine!"

Speaking to Alosaka, Leafiara explains, "Last time, amazingly enough, it was."

Ordim chants, "Feast feast feast."

Sir Cryheart's group just went through some swirling white mist.

[Within Reach]

The cavernous chamber is quite huge with blankets of shadows creeping along every wall and stretching up into endless darkness overhead. Small niches serve as deep pock marks along one wall, with dozens of beady red eyes glowing from within their depths. A pile of chewed up bones litters a far corner where old bloodstains mar what appears to be a moldy dog bed. Periodic white flecks of light float about the area like flakes of ashen snow. You also see a brilliant purple kitten wearing a purple collar clasped with a pair of crossed silver swords, a sinewy incarnadine telescope, a curved black bowl filled with blood-soaked birdseed, a bone-inlaid banquet table with some stuff on it, some blood red cushioned chairs and some swirling white mist.

Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Alosaka.

Speaking to Alosaka, Vaemyr says, "Parts of it might be."

Goblyn grins mischievously.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me know Goblyn gonna like dish food."

Goblyn wiggles her nose at Pietra.

Leafiara says, "And if it's not, well...."

Leafiara says, "There's dozens of us."

[General] Aoife thinks, "Thanks, but I think I'd rather sleep."

Speaking warily to Gutstorm, Goblyn says, "I do not know--"

Goblyn blinks at a curved black bowl filled with blood-soaked birdseed.

Goblyn laughs at a curved black bowl filled with blood-soaked birdseed!

>l on table

On the banquet table:

Food/Drink [19]: some oily codfish casserole, a flask of purified snake venom, a salted strip of raw squirrel meat, a caramel-dipped plump white maggot, a glass of dry white wine, a dried pumpkin ring, a gourd of minnow soup, a tankard of pumpkin ale, a cup of pine needle tea (2), a bone-shaped sugar cookie, a toasted scorpion pastry, a grilled cave bat stuffed with whole sage leaves, some grilled asparagus tips with a thick lemon-butter sauce, a mug of cinnamon coffee, a handful of crispy grilled tadpoles, a flask of ginger vodka, a bowl of halibut stew, a large jug of Lich's Lager

[General] Raincail thinks, "I am always hungry."

Thrassus says, "The food seems interesting."

Speaking to Leafiara, Bellaja says, "I'm sure he just wants to hold court."

Speaking happily to a curved black bowl filled with blood-soaked birdseed, Goblyn exclaims, "You do match me this night!"

Dipping his hand into a nearby bowl, Ordim scoops up a handful of birdseed and tosses it upon the ground. Clusters of skeletal birds flock to the offering and chitter with one another as they peck away at the seed. It only takes a matter of seconds for them to completely consume the offered meal, though they still stand around chirping at each other for a few moments more. Rising as one, they take to the air and glide away.

Pukk says, "It still twitches."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "If you want dinner enter the mist just by Moot Hall."

Goblyn hugs Pukk, who wraps her in a warm embrace.

Vaemyr says, "This is impressive."

Leafiara marvels, "That cart's almost as full as the kind I'd make."

Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Vaemyr.

Leafiara adds, "Selection's a bit different, obviously."

Goblyn cocks her head at Leafiara.

Leafiara corrects, "Err, table, rather."

Leafiara grins sheepishly.

Pietra says, "Welp."

Raincail quietly says, "To the king."

Dipping her hand into a nearby bowl, Goblyn scoops up a handful of birdseed and tosses it upon the ground. Clusters of skeletal birds flock to the offering and chitter with one another as they peck away at the seed. It only takes a matter of seconds for them to completely consume the offered meal, though they still stand around chirping at each other for a few moments more. Rising as one, they take to the air and glide away.

[General] Jennlyse thinks, "Said the spider to the fly."

[General] Ibbo thinks, "Yes, that's what everyone wants at 1:30 in the morning."

Speaking to her sugar cookie, Leafiara exclaims, "Brought back my favorites!"

Goblyn starts chortling.

Vaemyr asks, "Can we... dig in?"

Goblyn glances at a brilliant purple kitten wearing a purple collar clasped with a pair of crossed silver swords.

Goblyn wiggles her eyebrows at Darcena.

Pukk exclaims, "Ooh tadpoles!"

[General] Roblar thinks, "Depends if you been drinkins.."

Bellaja says, "Now those are some birds."

Speaking hopefully to a brilliant purple kitten wearing a purple collar clasped with a pair of crossed silver swords, Goblyn asks, "You... are on this menu, too, yes?"

Pukk asks, "How do you grill these small things?"

Monthas says, "Chairs are nice."

Cryheart says, "Caerfully."

Speaking to herself, Bellaja comments, "I've never seen them without feathers, before."

Raincail quietly says, "Give thanks for such a feast."

Speaking amusedly to Goblyn, Darcena says, "Hopefully."

Goblyn begins chortling at Bellaja.

Goldstr says, "Ah Halibut stew might be edeble."

Goblyn cocks her head at Raincail.

Speaking drunkenly to Goblyn, Gutstorm slurs, "Feral not fer eatin!"

Pietra says, "There is, at least, booze."

Pukk says, "Salty and crunchy."

Speaking curiously to Raincail, Goblyn asks, "Why will we be doing that?"

Berkana says, "What a sweet thing."

Vaemyr says, "Ahh that's the good stuff."

Tolida softly says, "Well. Here's to dinner number 2..."

Raincail quietly says, "I am bound."

Goblyn helps herself to a caramel-dipped plump white maggot.

Pukk says, "Like mountain oysters."

Monthas says, "Just for the halibut."

Goblyn sniffs at her white maggot.

Goblyn raises an eyebrow in Tolida's direction.

Pietra says, "Nasty."

Goblyn glances at Cryheart.

Cryheart asks, "Ye really going to eat that?"

Goblyn nods eagerly at Cryheart.

Goblyn takes a bite of her white maggot.

Cryheart says, "Bottoms up."

Speaking cheerfully to Cryheart, Goblyn declares, "Delicious!"

[General] Geijon asks, "How do you like being around again, eh Barnom?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra asks, "Hey Leafi! Got any cookies?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr asks, "Saving some for later?"

Speaking to Goblyn, Tolida says, "He likes to have banquets it seems."

Speaking drunkenly to Berkana, Gutstorm slurs, "Feral got me good looksh."

Speaking to her raw squirrel meat, Akenna says, "I'll bring you back for Phalyn."

Jara says, "Nothing like a cup of coffee and a spiced muffin."

Speaking to Raincail, Bellaja says, "Look. That one has your face."

Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara whispers aloud, "Only eight. Sneaking more as we go."

Goblyn grins at Tolida.

[General] Draccor exclaims, "I challenge Roblar at the boulder in landing!"

Monthas says, "Peach flavored wine, it is nice."

Speaking to Tolida, Goblyn asks, "This is... disagreeable to you?"

[General] Roblar thinks, "Someone's not hungry.."

Goblyn beams happily at Melikor!

Speaking philosophically to Pietra, Leafiara whispers aloud, "Discretion is the better part of not getting caught."

Speaking to Raincail, Berkana says, "Already in trouble."

Alosaka thoughtfully says, "I am reminded of... how every culture seems to have a legend, of descending to the underworld, and feasting there, and thus not being able to return."

Tolida says, "Nope. Crux gives me these types of food all the time."

Speaking to Goblyn, Melikor says, "It's nice to see you, it has been a long while."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "No idea what you are referring to, really."

A ghoul shambles in and claps his meaty, yet discolored hands together, "All Hail the Lich King! He comes soon!" The ghoul limps off.

Goblyn nods quickly at Melikor!

Gutstorm recites:

"All hail da Lish King!"

Speaking to Alosaka, Akenna whispers aloud, "That's why I'm not eating."

Ordim says, "Festive feasts featuring five fearsome fellows frequently find fortunes."

Speaking to Melikor, Goblyn says, "It is many months in this place here, I do think."

Balley softly says, "I can not wait to meet this Lich king."

Speaking to Alosaka, Guarrin says, "Hardly close to the gate."

Goblyn raises an eyebrow in Gutstorm's direction.

Speaking to Akenna, Pietra says, "Oh dear. I drank a sip of booze."

Melikor says, "Indeed."

Speaking slowly to Gutstorm, Goblyn asks, "He is a king still?"

Speaking suddenly to Balley, Leafiara says, "Oh, that's right, somehow you'd missed him every other time."

Balley softly says, "I still think we should get him on our side."

Speaking drunkenly to Goblyn, Gutstorm slurs, "Wot, me a big fan."

Geijon whispers something to Guarrin.

Goblyn ponders.

Speaking diplomatically to Balley, Leafiara says, "Well, you're in for... something."

Balley softly says, "Introduce me Leafi."

Speaking to Guarrin, Alosaka says, "Well, they are just stories."

Pukk says, "Nice grilled bat. You can barely taste the diseases."

Leafiara reiterates, "Something."

Speaking to Pietra, Akenna says, "I hope you like this place, you know, if the food is a trap."

Geijon asks, "Who has yet to meet Barnom?"

Goblyn takes a bite of her white maggot.

Balley softly asks, "I am always ready for the unexpected?"

Raincail quietly says, "Check the bat for my face, or bellas."

Goblyn begins chortling at Akenna.

Balley softly says, "I have not."

Speaking to Akenna, Pietra says, "I won't put that in my body, no thanks."

Balley softly says, "Heard tales."

Speaking to Raincail, Bellaja exclaims, "It's not mine!"

Balley softly says, "Never seen him."

Goblyn gives a sidelong glance at Bellaja.

Speaking to Pietra, Akenna says, "Wise."

Raincail quietly says, "Once..."

Goblyn whispers something to Bellaja.

Cryheart says, "Ye might want a vodka chaser, after downing that maggot, Miss Goblyn."

Geijon says, "He loves theatrics, but he's only great at failing."

Goblyn grins at Tolida.

(OOC) Pietra's player whispers to the group, "Can ya'll turn off your helpfolks what with all this stunning booze?"

Monthas says, "I am suprised the people of Voln do not jump the table and strike him down."

Exchange of Food and Greetings

Suddenly, two very tall skeletons arrive, and standing upon their shoulders is Barnom Slim, the Lich King! The skeletons move closer and they each remove a rib bone and they shorten in height. A few steps more, they remove another, then another, until finally they are the size of gnomes, leaving just a foot or two for Barnom Slim to step off and onto the ground. The tiny skeletons run off.

Speaking to her halibut stew, Berkana says, "You look like the most palatable."

Xorus glances between Barnom and Balley.

Speaking to Barnom, Pukk exclaims, "Thanks for the feast!"

Gutstorm shows Goblyn his lich king miniature.

Barnom exclaims, "Greetings!"

Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Barnom.

Cryheart says, "Evening."

Barnom exclaims, "Welcome, welcome, one and all!"

Goblyn grins at Gutstorm.

Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr exclaims, "You certainly know how to throw a feast!"

Leafiara casually greets, "Evenin' there."

Goblyn turns to face Barnom.

Goblyn folds her hands.

Darcena says, "Sorry."

Monthas says, "Evening, Lord of Bones."

Zazulu darkly says, "The king of arrives..."

Raincail quietly says, "Greetings, my King."

Barnom exclaims, "...and a particularly fond greeting to our special guest, Miss Goblyn!"

Barnom beams happily at Goblyn!

(OOC) Darcena's player whispers to the group, "Heh, I tried to turn it off twice and somehow typoed. Sorry. :\."

Goblyn glances between Monthas and Raincail.

Barnom grins at Raincail.

Goblyn blushes a pink shade at Barnom.

Barnom exclaims, "You look as good as the day I marked you!"

Barnom nods at Raincail.

Raincail bows to Barnom.

Raincail quietly says, "Thank yeh, lord."

Barnom moves to stand in front of Goblyn.

Ycelacie offers Barnom a piece of silver-edged paper.

Raincail quietly says, "I remain bound."

Speaking to Raincail, Berkana says, "If you all are going to indulge in masochism, I'll save my efforts."

Barnom places a finger to his chin and holds his jaw in place.

Barnom kisses Goblyn on the hand.

Barnom kisses Goblyn on the hand.

Cryheart says, "My apologies."

Barnom kisses Goblyn on the hand.

Speaking to Barnom, Pukk says, "The bat is grilled perfectly. The rabies gives it a good seasoning."

Barnom accepts Ycelacie's silver-edged paper.

Goblyn blinks at Barnom.

Speaking to Goblyn, Monthas says, "Just saying hello. I think you have bigger problems."

Goblyn appears mildly surprised and withdraws her hand.

Speaking to Pukk, Pietra asks, "Are you angling to be his second wife?"

Speaking drunkenly to Barnom, Gutstorm slurs, "Go eashy, dont shcare her away."

Barnom nods at Ycelacie.

Barnom put a piece of silver-edged paper in his claw-clasped pouch.

Ycelacie reaches up with one finger and pushes her spectacles higher on the bridge of her nose.

Barnom says, "Accepted."

Barnom nods at Ycelacie.

Speaking to Pietra, Pukk says, "No, I would never do that to you! I know how much you want that position."

Speaking uncertainly to Monthas, Goblyn says, "I... do not have these problems, I do not think. Maybe."

Barnom says, "Please, please, have a seat."

Barnom nods at Goblyn.

Barnom indicates some blood red cushioned chairs as a possible option.

Goblyn glances at Ycelacie.

Goblyn walks over to the chairs and settles down.

Barnom nods.

Speaking to Pukk, Pietra says, "Only if I can be the one that kil..."

Goblyn takes a bite of her white maggot.

Barnom says, "I um, I feel a little underdressed..."

Barnom gawks at Goblyn.

>l barn

You see Lord Barnom Slim the Lich.

The faint scent of decay wafts around his form. He is lanky. He appears to be ancient. He has glowing dark red eyes and insipid, rotting skin. He has sparse, carnelian-hued hair that is loosely hanging to his scalp from discolored patches of skin. He has an emaciated face, a sunken nose and a series of bloody ligaments for a jaw. Slick, white maggots crawl along his neck and arms.

He is in good shape.

He is wearing a rotting maggot-ridden toe, a large twisted crown formed from decaying finger bones and one of Kippe's fingers, a sprig of mournbloom, a striped grey and black warcat fur cape, a stained orchid-hued doublet, a broad bone-inlaid belt, a moth-eaten treat bag, a small claw-clasped pouch, some crisp black silk pants with tapered legs, and a pair of tattered black toeless boots.

Barnom rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Goblyn raises an eyebrow in Barnom's direction.

Ordim whispers to the group, "His toe is on his head."

Goblyn looks Barnom up and down with a discerning expression.

Speaking to Barnom, Thrassus says, "Quite the selection you have chosen for the feast, I must say."

Speaking helpfully to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "You are a lich. You are never underdressed, yes?"

Pukk whispers to the group, "Hey, it's a fashion choice!"

Pietra whispers to the group, "He loses bits and bobs of himself constantly."

Barnom pulls a white maggot off of his neck and it squirms in protest. He pops it, squeezing oily murk all over his fingers and he uses it to comb down some of his patchy hair that still remains on his discolored rotting scalp.

Balley softly says, "The cookie looks good."

Goblyn surreptitiously glances at Geijon.

Geijon leans forward and looks through the lens of the telescope, staring for a moment, then steps away from the telescope.

Raincail looks thoughtfully at Goblyn.

Goblyn glances at Raincail.

Barnom rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Viva asks, "The hair apparent?"

Speaking drunkenly to Leafiara, Gutstorm slurs, "Dey make cute couple, no?"

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra says, "Oddly, I think Crux is far more attractive."

Pietra says, "And that's sayin somethin."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Vaemyr says, "That is certainly one word that could be used to describe it yes."

Speaking to Pietra, Ordim says, "His toes are all in the right place, I think..."

Goblyn nods once at Pietra.

Barnom presses a hand into his side, pushing apart some discolored, flaking skin and pulls out a few ribbons of slick, glistening incarnadine muscles. He kneads them like dough then ties them in a loop, forming an incarnadine bowtie that he puts around his neck.

Barnom hangs a large incarnadine bowtie around his neck.

Leafiara lightly says, "Well, they both--they all--have very unique, uh... tastes. In every sense of the word."

Speaking slowly to Pietra, Goblyn says, "It is a different kind, but I do think yes."

Barnom grins.

Barnom says, "There. Better."

Goblyn blinks at Barnom.

Goblyn laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement from Barnom.

Goblyn nods once at Thrassus.

Speaking to Goblyn, Pietra says, "It is, but yes."

Akenna mutters, "Gross."

Barnom walks over to the chairs and settles down.

Leafiara muses, "Haven't seen that many muscles out in the open since Madmountan tossed intestines in front of Renpaw."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "A true king hash a beard, jush shayin."

Goblyn glances between Barnom and Bellaja.

Darcena gives a sidelong glance at Leafiara.

Speaking to Goblyn, Soneiken asks, "I thinks he tries to wear tux, so this might be wedding feast, what ya think?"

Jiarine murmurs, "I remember you. You died a lot along with your filthy minions."

Speaking wistfully to Darcena, Leafiara says, "Interesting day that one was."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Vaemyr says, "Don't judge, some of us are facial hair challenged."

Goblyn smiles at Bellaja.

Jiarine says, "Old news."

A finger bone on Barnom's crown bends in Kippe's direction, as if waving.

Speaking drunkenly to Monthas, Gutstorm slurs, "Me too."

Guarrin whispers something to Alosaka.

Goblyn blinks at Soneiken.

Speaking to Leafiara, Darcena asks, "Are you talking about my mate's muscles or the person to whom the intestines belonged?"

Speaking slowly to Soneiken, Goblyn asks, "You are getting married?"

Speaking lightly to Darcena, Leafiara says, "...both, I suppose."

Barnom exclaims, "Eat up!"

Speaking to Gutstorm, Monthas exclaims, "Me three!!"

Kippe looks over at Barnom and shakes his head.

Ordim exclaims, "Feast!"

Speaking to Goblyn, Soneiken says, "Yer da one he offer a seat to lady."

Akenna plainly says, "No thanks, I ate liver earlier."

Barnom helps himself to a caramel-dipped plump white maggot.

Barnom grins at Bellaja.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me fink da lager ish shtale."

Speaking to Akenna, Ordim suggests, "You should try the cookies."

Speaking firmly to Soneiken, Goblyn says, "A seat is not a... proposal."

Speaking to Goblyn, Soneiken says, "Perhaps yer delicious pies has attracted him."

Monthas whispers to the group, "He is umm kind of quiet so far."

Goblyn blinks at Soneiken.

Barnom says, "Sometimes I still dream of bats with your face."

Goblyn laughs at Soneiken!

Barnom nods at Bellaja.

Barnom snickers.

Speaking to Ordim, Akenna says, "No, thank you."

Leafiara whispers to the group, "Maybe he's negotiating with Goblyn as we speak?"

Speaking amusedly to Soneiken, Goblyn says, "I do not think he has had--"

Speaking to Ordim, Akenna says, "I'm really quite full."

Barnom says, "Now then..."

Speaking to Akenna, Berkana says, "The cookies might be the best choice."

Speaking to Barnom, Bellaja says, "They were very beautiful."

Raincail quietly says, "Dont forget mine."

Speaking curiously to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "You have had my shop's pies?"

Goblyn looks over at Leafiara and shakes her head.

Tolida whispers to the group, "He has an interesting way of negotiating..."

Barnom leans forward on the table, then tosses a plump maggot into his mouth and chomps noisily.

Barnom exclaims, "I have not!"

Speaking to Barnom, Soneiken says, "Well, her pies are good."

Balley softly says, "Your pies are always the best Goblyn."

Barnom asks, "Did you bring some?"

Goblyn whispers to the group, "I think he is maybe making himself look nice before he does say what he is going to say."

Barnom says, "Oh tell me you brought some."

Goblyn ponders.

Bellaja whispers to the group, "He loves an audience."

Raincail quietly says, "If only."

Balley softly says, "Her Kitten pie was the most interesting."

Goblyn offers Barnom a syrup-drizzled rotted heart pie.

Barnom accepts Goblyn's rotted heart pie.

Barnom's jaw drops.

Speaking darkly to Barnom, Draccor asks, "Remember me?"

Barnom sniffs at his rotted heart pie.

Goblyn begins chortling at Barnom.

Barnom takes a bite of his rotted heart pie.

Speaking to Goblyn, Ordim suggests, "Does that have the spices in it?"

Barnom takes a bite of his rotted heart pie.

Alosaka hesitantly says, "We are... honored that you went to such an extent to make us feel welcome here."

Barnom takes a bite of his rotted heart pie.

Barnom takes a bite of his rotted heart pie.

Barnom takes a bite of his rotted heart pie.

Barnom smacks his lips.

Speaking sadly to Ordim, Goblyn says, "This one he did taste, it did not."

Jara whispers something to Draccor.

Speaking to Alosaka, Pietra says, "I think the time for politeness has well past."

Speaking darkly to Barnom, Draccor says, "You are the weakest lich I ever met."

Speaking to Ordim, Goblyn adds, "But I do not think the spices will work on him the way that you do think, yes? He is... allergic to other things that are not spices."

Barnom says, "Just the right amount of rot and clot."

Barnom smacks his lips.

Goblyn agrees with Barnom.

Pietra whispers something to Alosaka.

Darcena loudly says, "Could use some more rolton."

Monthas says, "We are definately NOT with that man."

Speaking carefully to Barnom, Goblyn says, "The bakers and cooks do make very nice things for this shop."

Barnom nods at Goblyn.

Goblyn laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement from Darcena.

Speaking to Cryheart, Goldstr says, "Ye be brave jess eatin dem."

Cryheart says, "Well..veggie tips."

Cryheart says, "Seems safer by rule."

Barnom's Hopes

'Barnom says, "I want to thank all of you for coming here tonight."

Barnom glances at Goblyn.

Speaking awkwardly to Barnom, Goblyn says, "You do have... a very nice-- table here."

Goblyn nods at Barnom.

Barnom says, "You're a hard Miss Goblyn to track down."

Goblyn glances at a bone-inlaid banquet table.

Barnom says, "I was worried you were avoiding me."

Speaking vaguely to Barnom, Goblyn says, "I am maybe not always here in this time."

Goblyn shrugs at Barnom.

Barnom says, "Understood."

Barnom nods at Goblyn.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "We all mished ye Mish Goblyn."

Speaking politely to Barnom, Bellaja asks, "A lovely feast. Is there an occasion?"

[General] Arianiss thinks, "I struggle with thinking at times..."

Geijon whispers something to Cryheart.

Barnom nods at Bellaja.

Goblyn shoots Bellaja a grateful look.

Barnom exclaims, "There is Bellaja!"

Barnom exclaims, "There is!"

Cryheart whispers something to Geijon.

[General] Arianiss asks, "..and in moments like this, I ask myself.. WWYD?"

Raincail quietly asks, "Will the kingdom be restored, lord?"

[General] Arianiss thinks, "What Would Yardie Do..."

Goblyn frowns at Raincail.

Barnom says, "I have invited you all, and Goblyn here, to break maggot bread, if you will."

Speaking knowingly to Barnom, Bellaja says, "Everyone is so ....excited to hear it."

Guarrin whispers something to Darcena.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me wit Raincail on dish matter."

Barnom says, "I seek the return of Lich's Landing."

Barnom nods at Goblyn.

Goblyn starts to chortle at Barnom but then abruptly stops.

Speaking to Barnom, Berkana says, "Yes, I heard that mentioned the other night."

Speaking curiously to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "You... do wish to have back this town that you did abandon?"

Speaking to Barnom, Monthas says, "Has a ring to it...."

Barnom says, "I understand it has been in your very, very generous and kind care while I've been away."

[General] Leafiara asks, "Be horrified at just about anything the first time he encounters it?"

Ordim says, "Large lich laments losing Lich's Landing."

Barnom asks, "Abandon!?"

Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Thrassus.

Barnom gasps.

Goblyn holds up her hand and tilts it side to side in a so-so gesture.

Barnom says, "Nonsense."

Raincail quietly says, "Robbed of..."

Barnom says, "I was attacked, driven into the shadows, left to exist in darkness..."

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn says, "What will you call it, if it is not abandon--"

Barnom says, "But now I'm back."

[General] Directed to Arianiss, Yardie asks, "Wait, what?"

Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Barnom.

Raincail quietly says, "Some of us would call it home perhaps."

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "-Why- will you wish this town back?"

Speaking to Goblyn, Berkana says, "The best place ever in Elanthia, I call it."

Goblyn grins at Berkana.

Guarrin whispers something to Alosaka.

Speaking to Berkana, Goblyn agrees, "It is a very nice place, yes."

[General] Directed to Leafiara, Yardie thinks, "I'm not a hero, Mayor. I do what I do to the best of my ability, while never losing site of being an ant amongst giants. I think sometimes, people forget what it's like down here. It's rather eye-opening."

Barnom says, "Why, I built it. I designed it. I created it and filled it. We didn't ask for much there. We wanted to be left alone."

Speaking to Goblyn, Pukk says, "It is pretty lively."

Barnom says, "Those who recall, trouble came to us."

Raincail quietly says, "Indeed."

Goblyn glances around the room.

Guarrin whispers something to Alosaka.

Pukk says, "Or unlively."

Speaking to herself, Darcena mutters, "I wonder which one of them would be more likely to allow us to ...... visit."

Speaking to Goblyn, Goldstr says, "I did feel good restoring souls der."

Raincail quietly says, "We meant only to resist the coming dark."

Barnom says, "It's time for their King to return."

Speaking darkly to Barnom, Draccor asks, "Define us?"

Goblyn nods slowly at Goldstr.

Berost deeply says, "To tha beyond ..."

[General] Directed earnestly to Yardie, Leafiara assures, "I tease because I'm fond of ya. Believe me, I understand and I've been there. Everyone has, once!"

Barnom says, "Not you."

Barnom nods at Draccor.

[General] Directed to Yardie, Pietra thinks, "You are no ant."

[General] Telagan thinks, "Thundering in the Landing tonight."

Speaking to Barnom, Thrassus asks, "I had not returned to the region during that time, how did trouble arrive?"

Raincail quietly says, "I bear the mark, still. I bent the knee and do not renege. I welcome the return."

Bellaja whispers something to Raincail.

Speaking darkly to Barnom, Draccor says, "Im only amused."

Barnom says, "The Rooks and the Landing folk brought battle to our gate."

Barnom nods at Thrassus.

Asben whispers something to Draccor.

Thrassus says, "Ah, that does sound like a familiar event."

Bellaja whispers to the group, "He is telling the truth in that."

Speaking slowly to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "... the Rooks and the Landing folk are still here. How will this be different than it was in the past when you did aban-- flee to this shadows?"

[General] Directed sincerely to Pietra, Yardie thinks, "Thank you, Pietra."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Barnom is hosting dinner, and he invited Goblyn...check the mist outside of Moot Hall."

Leafiara acknowledges, "Interesting question."

Speaking to Barnom, Soneiken says, "You weren't exactly innocent Councilman."

Barnom says, "Perhaps something we can find a solution to."

[General] Pietra thinks, "But maybe don't eat the food."

Barnom nods at Goblyn.

Goblyn nods slowly at Barnom.

Barnom asks, "I understand, it is here, and it is not here, yes?"

Barnom peers quizzically at Goblyn.

Speaking darkly to Barnom, Draccor asks, "Its odd you would be worried about rooks anyways, are you scared of yer own shadow?"

Speaking drunkenly to Goblyn, Gutstorm slurs, "Be sympatetic to hish caush, he wash unjushly oushted by yooshuperersh."

[General] Thrassus thinks, "The food is quite good, actually."

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn says, "Maybe we can be, maybe we cannot be."

[General] Monthas asks, "Snake venom in a cup, maggots, whats wrong with the food?"

Raincail quietly says, "I have not been able to find my way to the underground."

Speaking cautiously to Barnom, Goblyn confirms, "It is... yes, not here and here and not here."

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn clarifies, "It is safe."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra says, "I don't know why I can understand you. But I can."

Barnom exclaims, "Precisely!"

[General] Directed to Yardie, Darcena thinks, "You're more like an ant wolf. A type of assassin bug."

Guarrin whispers something to Alosaka.

Barnom says, "That does not need to stop, I would think."

Goblyn blinks at Barnom.

Speaking curiously to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "You... you do wish for it to remain safe?"

Raincail quietly says, "Then where..."

Goblyn blushes a pink shade at Thrassus.

[General] Directed helpfully to Yardie, Darcena thinks, "They have furry legs, too."

Barnom says, "Of course. A good King doesn't want endless war."

Speaking darkly to Goblyn, Draccor asks, "Wy would you help someone like that?"

Guarrin whispers something to Cryheart.

Goblyn nods slowly at Barnom.

Cryheart whispers something to Guarrin.

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "You will wish to be king there, and... will depart this town of the living of Wehnimer's?"

Speaking sharply to Draccor, Goblyn says, "You do assume I will be helping."

Speaking softly to Barnom, Balley asks, "Do you have a plan to stop the fighting and battles in town?"

Cryheart whispers something to Guarrin.

Barnom says, "Think of it like..."

Leafiara asks, "And would you be okay with being... not here, and here, and not here? If you returned?"

Speaking to Goblyn, Berost deeply says, "Only until he be wantin to fill 'his' city..."

Barnom says, "I am here and there too."

Barnom nods at Goblyn.

Leafiara murmurs, "Whatever that means."

Speaking darkly to Goblyn, Draccor asks, "Lets assume im right?"

Barnom says, "When I need to be."

Speaking gently to Draccor, Goblyn says, "I am gathering the information that is needed."

Barnom exclaims, "But I can hold court!"

Barnom says, "So everyone can be here and there if they need to be as well."

Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Barnom.

Ordim agrees, "Court!"

Goblyn laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement from Barnom.

Speaking drunkenly to Goblyn, Gutstorm slurs, "He maybe kin help take down da conshorshum too?"

[General] Directed to Darcena, Yardie thinks, "I use the ant reference as how others view me. For me, my brother was right in saying that I am more in line with a mongoose."

Speaking darkly to Goblyn, Draccor says, "Maybe I can help you."

Speaking to himself, Soneiken says, "He speaks in riddles, here and there too."

Speaking amusedly to Barnom, Goblyn notes, "You do like yourself very much, I do think."

Barnom says, "I am never not a good time."

Barnom snickers to himself.

Speaking to Goblyn, Darcena exclaims, "So much so, he wears parts of himself as formal wear!"

Speaking thoughtfully to Barnom, Goblyn says, "You -do- maybe have a very nice crown."

Alosaka quietly says, "I think, to become a lich, one must like themselves to the exclusion of all else."

Speaking to Barnom, Monthas says, "I said the same thing earlier."

Speaking to Alosaka, Geijon says, "He was an accident."

Monthas says, "Always a good time."

Speaking to Goblyn, Soneiken says, "Dats the Kip of all crowns."

[General] Darcena helpfully thinks, "Ant wolves kill ants."

Raincail quietly says, "I'd not give it up."

Speaking to Alosaka, Guarrin concedes, "For some, likely true."

[General] Darcena thinks, "It really wasn't an insult. You perhaps could have picked up on the -wolf- part of that, Yardie."

Value Proposition

Barnom says, "We had even begun to forge our own wares...a way to bring some measure of honor and value..."

Speaking darkly to Goblyn, Draccor asks, "Why can't I help?"

Speaking slowly to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "I... maybe will say that this keeping of the citizens and keeping them happy -- it is... very much work in some times. It maybe will be nice if they do have their ... maker to return. But-- you will flee again or you will stay this time with them, when the shadows and blood come in future times?"

Barnom says, "Weapons Wight Away was running a forge at all hours of the night....the dead never sleep...."

[General] Directed sincerely to Darcena, Yardie thinks, "Oh I understood. I just went on. I do appreciate the compliment, Future Pack Leader."

Speaking to Kippe, Soneiken says, "Wasn't fingering you, sorry."

Barnom says, "Dress the Dead provided some of the latest rotted trend...."

Barnom exclaims, "Shield of the Shrickhen, you couldn't find anything sturdier around!"

Leafiara looks thoughtfully at Goblyn.

Goblyn smiles at Leafiara.

Raincail quietly says, "So many opportunites for trade..."

Leafiara grins at Goblyn.

Speaking to Barnom, Thrassus says, "I actually made some purchases from your smiths the last time I visited."

Bellaja says, "Like the mine."

Speaking drunkenly to Raincail, Gutstorm slurs, "A king hash to earn a livin ye know."

Barnom exclaims, "We were even going to add rooms to The Darkness With Inn!"

Leafiara nods briskly at Goblyn!

Goblyn beams happily at Leafiara!

Goblyn cocks her head at Barnom.

Darcena curiously asks, "Why would anyone need to sleep there?"

Speaking darkly to Barnom, Draccor says, "I tossed all yer toys in a volcano."

Akenna amusedly says, "That's amusing, seeing as Shrickhen sort of fall to pieces when you defeat them."

Geijon whispers something to Guarrin.

Speaking drunkenly to Darcena, Gutstorm slurs, "On a dare yooz no shneep dere?"

Speaking to Darcena, Thrassus asks, "Why not?"

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn admits, "Making this additions will be... maybe making it much nicer for the citizens who do live there."

Cryheart says, "Was nae aware that the undead or dead slept."

Barnom nods at Goblyn.

Darcena says, "Didn't know they needed to--"

Darcena points at Cryheart.

Darcena says, "What he said."

Speaking to Darcena, Goblyn exclaims, "It is very nice to sleep there!"

Xorus says, "The simplest solution is for the two of you to become married and rule Lich's Landing as King and Queen."

Speaking surprisedly to Goblyn, Darcena asks, "You sleep, too?"

Barnom says, "I was thrown away into the shadows. I did not turn my back on Lich's Landing."

Cryheart says, "What she was going to say."

Barnom says, "Nor will I."

Goblyn blinks at Darcena.

Raincail quietly says, "It would be nice to return, and to have a place again."

Goblyn laughs at Darcena!

Goblyn nods once at Darcena.

Leafiara helpfully says, "When Barnom first returned, he left saying that he pretends to sleep. Maybe the other undead do too."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "It called reshin our eyesh."

Barnom says, "And the blood and shadows you speak of? I am not afraid of him."

Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Barnom.

Barnom says, "He is coming for something altogether."

Speaking to Barnom, Berkana says, "A sad tale."

Speaking hesitantly to Barnom, Bellaja asks, "What does he want now?"

Ordim comments, "Anyone with a feast table can't be all that bad."

Speaking carefully to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "If you are not afraid of him -- does this make you his ally or his enemy?"

Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr asks, "Would ya be willing to assist against him by chance?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Shee, he want to help boosht da emocony, ita win win."

Speaking darkly to Barnom, Draccor says, "Ill spill yer blood from the shadows."

Darcena whispers something to Guarrin.

Barnom says, "It makes me neither."

Barnom shrugs at Goblyn.

Goblyn says, "This will not be making very much difference to him, I do think."

Akenna curiously asks, "I'm sorry. What is this blood and shadows you speak of?"

Goblyn nods at Barnom.

Akenna asks, "Is it... Stone?"

Leafiara tentatively says, "I think they're talking about Stone."

Monthas asks, "Who is "he"?"

Speaking surprisedly to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "You do not have a 'side'?"

Leafiara admits, "Though I'll admit, I thought Quinshon at first when I think of shadows."

Raincail quietly says, "The darkness I joined to defend against."

Barnom asks, "Do you?"

Barnom peers quizzically at Goblyn.

Speaking to Goblyn, Geijon remarks, "Thrice dead?"

Cryheart says, "An evil sorceror like mage."

Speaking vaguely to Barnom, Goblyn says, "Maybe."

Draccor jerks his hand from Goblyn's bag, grimacing in pain.

Speaking pointedly to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "But I am maybe not the one who will be needing to answer this questions, yes?"

Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Geijon.

Barnom says, "The man of blood and shadow has no issue with the dead."

Draccorian Measures

Draccor attempts to punch Goblyn!

The evanescent shield shrouding Goblyn fades briefly.

UAF: 667 vs UDF: 522 = 1.277 * MM: 96 + d100: 3 = 125

... and hit for 11 points of damage!

Glancing blow to the ear.

Goblyn nods once at Barnom.

Goblyn blinks at Draccor.

Speaking darkly to Barnom, Zazulu says, "Well spoken."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Hey!"

Draccor attempts to punch Goblyn!

UAF: 667 vs UDF: 517 = 1.290 * MM: 96 + d100: 52 = 175

... and hit for 37 points of damage!

Sucker punch to the chin! Goblyn's jaw cracks loudly.

She is stunned!

Goblyn chokes, momentarily unable to speak!

Draccor attempts to punch Goblyn!

UAF: 667 vs UDF: 491 = 1.358 * MM: 111 + d100: 12 = 162

... and hit for 37 points of damage!

Spinning backfist snaps Goblyn's head to the side!

Goblyn drops dead at your feet!

Zazulu darkly says, "Oh...."

The voice of Draccor darkly says, "Oops."

Raincail quietly says, "That...."

The spirit of Goblyn sighs softly, raising the hairs on the back of your neck.

Balley softly asks, "You killed your guest?"

Bellaja says, "Poor, poor behavior."

Raincail quietly says, "Was not great."

[General] Corrig thinks, "I don't tink dinner agreed wit sumun."

The voice of Draccor darkly exclaims, "She took my hand!"

Speaking to Barnom, Geijon asks, "This how you allow guests to be treated?"

Zhagen says, "Bad table manners."

Barnom points at Draccor. A blazing ring of fire erupts from Barnom's hand, engulfing Draccor in flames! The inferno lasts only for a moment, but the magical energies of the fire do their job, stripping Draccor of all his spells.

Leafiara slowly says, "Premature end to--"

[General] Yardie asks, "You all actually ate that stuff?"

A deep scarlet hue infuses Goblyn's skin, the hue decreasing in intensity as the corpse begins to twitch erratically. Her eyes flutter lightly as she takes in a sudden, gasping breath before going completely still, save for the gentle rise and fall of her chest.

Thrassus says, "She'll be back up in a moment."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Nah, it was Draccor not agreein with someone."

Goblyn nods slowly at Guarrin.

Berkana says, "Draccor always has to make every opportunity about himself."

Pukk asks, "So we are having dinner and entertainment too?"

Leafiara mumbles, "The one time I don't think of sancting."

Draccor darkly says, "She ate my hand."

Speaking to Draccor, Goblyn notes, "You will maybe be behaving yourself, yes?"

Leafiara calls upon the local spirits and directs them through the area...

Leafiara gestures.

A sense of peace and calm settles over the area.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Itll grow back!"

Leafiara pleasantly says, "There we go."

Speaking to herself, Bellaja says, "Interesting."

The voice of Draccor darkly says, "Yes it will grow."

Goblyn warningly says, "Or else I will be eating more than your hand. We will make your head on a pike for the centerpiece of the table."

Raincail quietly says, "Such table manners...."

Goblyn grins at Raincail.

Draccor darkly says, "Ill stop."

[General] Darcena surprisedly thinks, "It's been quite good, actually."

Draccor darkly says, "Sure."

Speaking amusedly to Raincail, Goblyn says, "It is maybe just... keeping us awake and alert."

'Draccor darkly says, "Unless im attacked."

Goblyn winks at Raincail.

Goblyn waggles her fingers mystically at Draccor. How nice.

Barnom stands up.

Draccor gives Goblyn a quick little smooch.

Speaking to Goblyn, Monthas says, "This table really needs something...."

Raincail quietly says, "Hard to lose focus here, but aye."

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

Speaking lightly to Monthas, Darcena laughs, "Volunteering?"

Speaking darkly to Barnom, Draccor says, "Yer next."

Speaking carefully to Barnom, Goblyn says, "Barnom I am... agreeable to considering your request. I will have my own request in return."

Speaking to Barnom, Pukk says, "Okay, you sure do know how to keep us entertained."

Leafiara diplomatically says, "Interruptions aside, no need to ruin the moment and the negotiations."

Zazulu darkly says, "This should be interesting."

Speaking to Goblyn, Berkana says, "Afraid that is the best I can offer you."

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "Before I do formulate my own request -- I do have this wonderings -- what would -you- offer in return for the... return of your town?"

Goblyn grins at Berkana.

Speaking to Barnom, Berkana says, "And what do you need the townsfolk to do, if anything."

Goblyn grumbles at Xorus.

Speaking firmly to Xorus, Goblyn says, "No."

Speaking to Xorus, Goblyn says, "He is too..."

Xorus grins at Goblyn.

Goblyn glances at Barnom.

Goldstr asks, "Slimy?"

Goblyn makes a faint waving gesture, along the lines of being wishy-washy.

Darcena dubiously asks, "Really?"

Goblyn whispers something to Xorus.

Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr asks, "Everything all right there?"

Goblyn shrugs at Xorus.

Xorus nods in agreement at Goblyn.

Barnom waves his hands and the shadows peel away to reveal Draccor! Barnom grabs him in a blur of motion and with his free hand slices the air, cutting it open like flesh! The wound curls open to show the Mistydeep in the distance and the lights of a great walled city. Barnom throws Draccor into the opening and the wound-like portal snaps shut!

Barnom says, "Now then..."

Goblyn blinks at Barnom.

Leafiara curiously says, "Pretty impressive."

Barnom says, "Let him enjoy another King's court."

Speaking admiringly to Barnom, Goblyn says, "That was very pretty."

Speaking to himself, Dendum says, "Is no worse curse than being stuck in Ta'vaalor without papers."

Berkana says, "He'll come back, unfortunately."

Pietra asks, "Well, that was fun?"

Barnom says, "I am not just another pretty face."

Zazulu darkly says, "That... is an impressive feat."

Jara says, "I would not want to be wherever he just went."

Balley softly says, "Oh wow."

Goblyn begins chortling at Barnom.

Speaking to Barnom, Darcena says, "That's good, because your face isn't pretty."

Berkana says, "Ooh, Ta'Vaalor."

Monthas says, "That guy is always the biggest jerk."

Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr says, "Ok that was a neat trick."

Goblyn frowns at Darcena.

Speaking to Jara, Pietra asks, "Why because it'd be with Draccor?"

Speaking to Darcena, Bellaja comments, "Eye of the beholder."

Barnom says, "My deepest apologies."

Speaking to Darcena, Goblyn notes, "It is not not pretty..."

Darcena says, "It's -striking-."

Barnom nods at Goblyn.

Leafiara admits, "That would be about the last place I'd want to be sent, so... nice work?"

Barnom asks, "Draccor is half-elf, and the other half isn't centaur, you get my meaning?"

Barnom snickers to himself.

Speaking to Darcena, Akenna says, "I think you mean, rotting, but okay."

Geijon whispers something to Goblyn.

Barnom holds two finger tips very, very, very close together.

Ordim offers, "I don't get it."

Goblyn works her fingers under her bird claw circlet and scratches her head.

Goblyn asks, "This is... a joke of the Common tongue, yes?"

Barnom nods at Goblyn.

Speaking to Goblyn, Pietra says, "Very common."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Yeah, he shayin he got teeny weeny."

Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Pietra.

Raincail quietly says, "Common, uncommon, all of them really."

Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Barnom.

Finalizing a Deal

Barnom says, "Now then..."

Barnom asks, "You mentioned something to ask of me?"

Goblyn cocks her head at Barnom.

Barnom peers quizzically at Goblyn.

Barnom walks over to the chairs and settles down.

Speaking amusedly to Goblyn, Pietra says, "He lacks that subtle flourish that is the mark of an interesting one."

Raincail offers Barnom a large jug of Lich's Lager.

Goblyn grins at Pietra.

Leafiara helps herself to a bone-shaped sugar cookie.

Barnom accepts Raincail's Lich's Lager.

Leafiara helps herself to a bone-shaped sugar cookie.

Leafiara puts a bone-shaped sugar cookie in her cherry red cloak.

Leafiara puts a bone-shaped sugar cookie in her cherry red cloak.

Barnom accepts Raincail's Lich's Lager.

Bellaja whispers something to Barnom.

Speaking icily to Pietra, Goblyn says, "Maybe do not-- I have only now just met him, it is difficult for me to say."

Goblyn blinks.

Pietra nods slowly at Goblyn.

Barnom turns an inquisitive ear toward Goblyn.

Speaking to Goblyn, Pietra says, "I am sure you are quite good at discerning."

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn says, "I did ask what you will offer for this return of the town and my time in taking care of it while you were-- playing in a shadow realm."

Barnom rubs his chin thoughtfully.

(OOC) XYZ's player whispers, "I just had an image of stuffing her cloak with cookies, then looking all innocent afterwards after the plate is empty of them. Heh."

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn says, "I will have my own request, I do think, but I am... curious... to know what you would offer in the front."

Barnom says, "Why, that is a good question."

(OOC) You quietly whisper to XYZ, "That's exactly Leafi ;)."

Barnom asks, "I hardly know you, what does one even offer Miss Goblyn?"

Raincail quietly says, "Lager, maggots...."

Speaking darkly to Barnom, Zazulu says, "There are those among us that certainly support your claim. Whatever can be offered is yours. Fingers to adorn your crown, bones to bear your mark and spread your word. Citizens in good standing that know their King."

Goblyn laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement from Barnom.

Speaking to Barnom, Pietra asks, "Vlashandra?"

Monthas says, "Cat heads."

Goblyn blinks at Pietra.

Leafiara murmurs, "What to get someone who has just about everything..."

Speaking to Barnom, Darcena says, "Bizarre knowledge."

Barnom grins at Zazulu.

Speaking to Barnom, Bellaja suggests, "Well, she once had a pie shoppe, yes?"

Monthas says, "Hands from certain adventurers."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me like piesh."

Speaking amusedly to Pietra, Goblyn asks, "Why will I want Vlashandra when Raelee is already here?"

Speaking darkly to Barnom, Zazulu asks, "Clearly Lady Goblyn cares for the Landing and its people. Perhaps assertions of continued support for their wellbeing?"

Speaking to Barnom, Geijon says, "She's offering what you want. You have to offer equal value."

Barnom asks, "What, do you have in mind?"

Barnom peers quizzically at Goblyn.

Speaking drunkenly to Goblyn, Gutstorm slurs, "Think big."

Speaking amusedly to Goblyn, Pietra asks, "Two is better than one?"

Goblyn looks thoughtfully at Pietra.

Speaking to Barnom, Geijon says, "She asked you, twice, slow-poke."

Speaking evasively to Pietra, Goblyn says, "Maybe this will be true if they were equals. Vlashandra has..."

Speaking to Goblyn, Soneiken says, "Give him anutter pie, tis giving you great leverage."

Goblyn makes a twirling motion near her temple.

Barnom asks, "What interested you in Lich's Landing in the first place?"

Barnom peers quizzically at Goblyn.

Speaking to Goblyn, Raelee asks, "... Vlashandra has what, precisely?"

Goblyn nods in agreement at Thrassus.

Speaking to Barnom, Pukk says, "Death, destruction..you know..the good things in life."

Speaking to Barnom, Thrassus says, "Well, it is quite a fine town."

Speaking to Raelee, Pietra says, "Probably some sort of stench, I'd guess."

Speaking noncommittally to Barnom, Goblyn says, "The citizens being abandoned... I do think that is one thing that did interest me. It was... they were very loud."

Speaking to Barnom, Soneiken says, "I thought liches be smart, everyone knows Goblyns live under ground."

Speaking to Soneiken, Pukk asks, "They do?"

Barnom nods at Goblyn.

Speaking to Goblyn, Pukk asks, "You do?"

Barnom says, "But surely not all."

Speaking to Barnom, Pietra says, "You do not answer her. Just ask more questions."

Barnom says, "Since you seemed eager to, be freed of overseeing such."

Speaking to Pukk, Soneiken says, "Sound good."

Speaking carefully to Barnom, Goblyn says, "I do think maybe if I do return you to this town -- to make a way for you to bring it here and then put it back into not here --"

Speaking to Goblyn, Monthas asks, "Goblyn, what do we need from Barnom to deal with "HIM"?"

Speaking seriously to Barnom, Goblyn says, "I will like to retain a small part of what you did build. Maybe just a very small corner of it."

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn says, "Of my choosing."

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn says, "And you will be the kingship of the rest."

Barnom rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Barnom asks, "Which corner?"

Cryheart asks, "A pie shop for the non living?"

Barnom squints.

Goblyn grins slowly at Barnom.

Raincail quietly asks, "Pies crafted from the living?"

Speaking darkly to Raincail, Zazulu says, "Only if the fiddly bits are still moving."

Speaking impishly to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "Why will it be mattering for you to know?"

Speaking drunkenly to Raincail, Gutstorm slurs, "No ashk no tell."

Leafiara remarks, "This seems an agreeable payment since she took care of it for so many years."

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn clarifies, "At this juncture."

Speaking to Raincail, Pietra says, "Don't use your eyelids at me like that."

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "It maybe does seem that it is better for you to have almost all of it back than... none, yes?"

Raincail quietly says, "Fair enough."

Goblyn looks at Barnom and hums.

Barnom says, "Of course, but, I'll need to let the decorators know."

Barnom nods at Goblyn.

Goblyn laughs at Barnom!

Barnom says, "Business, after all."

Roblar surprisedly says, "All still alive eh."

Speaking to Roblar, Pietra says, "Don't eat that food."

Barnom asks, "What corner?"

Goblyn nods slowly at Barnom.

Raincail quietly says, "Mind which..."

Speaking smoothly to Barnom, Goblyn asserts, "I will like to have the hallway and place of your... 'rebirth'-making."

Speaking to Barnom, Thrassus asks, "I have a question, if you regain control over the town will you allow folk from the surface to visit?"

Barnom nods at Thrassus.

Thrassus says, "Excellent."

Raincail quietly says, "May not be able to tear me away..."

Speaking to himself, Soneiken says, "Da corner dats here, and den the corner dats not here, could be any corner, dat Goblyn she is smarter den the liches I thinks."

Speaking to Raincail, Bellaja asks, "With fare like this, how will you resist?"

Speaking helpfully to Barnom, Goblyn explains, "In some time, maybe I will not like it anymore and it can be returned at that time for a different ... offering that you will make."

Raincail quietly says, "I just want to go home."

Speaking cheerfully to Barnom, Goblyn says, "And then you will have the whole! But... I do have things to be seeing to there, maybe, until that later time."

Goblyn skips in a circle around Ordim.

Goblyn whispers something to Ordim.

Goblyn wiggles her eyebrows at Ordim.

Barnom rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Speaking amusedly to Barnom, Goblyn says, "You can be thinking on this, if you will like."

Speaking to himself, Ordim whispers aloud, "I like being an Ordim."

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn says, "This town is not going anywhere in this current time -- it will be there when you do decide."

Speaking to Raincail, Geijon says, "Only of his marked tonight.."

Goblyn laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement from Ordim.

Geijon says, "Or two."

Speaking to Ordim, Goblyn promises, "You will be a -better- Ordim."

Speaking to Goblyn, Pietra says, "Please don't make him throw another so called feast.."

Speaking to Ordim, Goblyn exclaims, "New allergies!"

Darcena cheerfully says, "Or do, but add more rolton next time."

Barnom says, "The Chamber of Decay."

Speaking to Barnom, Thrassus says, "I would say that it sounds like quite the good arrangement."

Barnom nods.

Barnom stands up.

Barnom moves to stand in front of Goblyn.

Barnom and Goblyn shake hands.

Goblyn laughs at Barnom!

Speaking agreeably to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "This is an... 'accord', yes?"

Raincail quietly says, "To the return."

Leafiara marvels, "Just like that."

Roelon deeply says, "Well.."

Barnom exclaims, "You shake my hand, and we're in agreement!"

Goblyn glances at Kippe.

Speaking carefully to Barnom, Goblyn says, "I do maybe prefer in writing in some times, but... I will make a seal in future times."

Goblyn nods once at Barnom.

Goblyn and Barnom shake hands.

Speaking to her dry white wine, Berkana says, "Oh, what a pleasant surprise."

Barnom says, "Yes yes, of course. We'll work something up in blood."

Barnom nods at Goblyn.

Goblyn laughs at Barnom!

Speaking amusedly to Barnom, Goblyn says, "Something stronger, I do think. But yes."

Berkana exclaims, "Here's to the return of Lich Landing!"

Goblyn smiles at Berkana.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Hip hip hooday!"

Speaking darkly to Barnom, Zazulu says, "Kippe still has some fingers left for the signing."

Vaemyr says, "This should certainly be interesting."

Goblyn beams happily at Zazulu!

Raincail quietly exclaims, "To a return to the path!"

Barnom says, "Every King does need a Queen..."

Barnom winks at Goblyn.

Speaking to Kippe, Goblyn says, "You will be helping with--"

Goblyn blinks at Barnom.

Xorus asks, "See?"

Speaking skeptically to Barnom, Goblyn says, "I can maybe be helping to find you this queen."

Ordim exclaims, "No one tell Crux of the phims!"

Speaking to Barnom, Pietra says, "Take Pukk."

Speaking to Goblyn, Soneiken says, "I told ya so."

Barnom and Goblyn shake hands.

Zazulu darkly exclaims, "To the accord and return of our King!"

Goblyn laughs at Pietra!

Barnom snickers to himself.

Goblyn says, "I do not think he does mean me."

Barnom says, "Now then."

Goblyn grins at Soneiken.

Speaking to Barnom, Pukk exclaims, "Please!"

Leafiara wryly says, "One would hope."

Pietra says, "I think he could handle it."

Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr says, "Do invite us to the wedding if there is one."

Speaking to Goblyn, Raelee asks, "... you are concerned about the safety of it, yes?"

Barnom says, "One deal done. The most important one of all, of course."

Barnom says, "But now..."

Goblyn cocks her head at Raelee.

Speaking noncommittally to Raelee, Goblyn says, "Yes."

Concerning Vlashandra

Barnom turns from Goblyn and faces everyone else.

Zazulu darkly asks, "Wait... I was mid drink... they are getting married?"

Barnom walks over to the chairs and settles down.

Barnom says, "Vlashandra."

Speaking quietly to Goblyn, Raelee says, "Many want him destroyed. Vengeance and the righteousness of Voln and what not. With him in the lead, it becomes a target..."

Berkana asks, "What?"

Vaemyr asks, "What about her?"

Raincail quietly says, "Don't see her..."

Barnom says, "Shhh. Worry about your own targets."

Barnom nods at Raelee.

Speaking to Barnom, Raelee asks, "... yes, what about her?"

Alosaka quietly says, "Yes, about her."

[General] Bait thinks, "From where im at... it certainly looks like you got killed.. how was that poorly? they predicted it correctly."

Pietra says, "Targets."

Speaking to Barnom, Pukk says, "Her name is now fake Raelee."

Barnom says, "I'm probably going to need her back."

Barnom says, "It's the right thing to do."

Barnom says, "But, you have your statue..."

Barnom asks, "Kind of?"

Barnom shrugs.

Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr asks, "Can't you just... make another?"

Barnom says, "Not my hall, not my mages."

Speaking to Barnom, Pietra says, "Probably is a rather flakey word."

Leafiara slowly asks, "You came to complain about her screaming so loud you could hear it even when you tore your ears out, but you want her back?"

Barnom says, "You ran for Mayor, you should know we love what hurts us."

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Zazulu says, "Relationships are complicated."

Barnom nods at Leafiara.

[General] The ghost of Markx asks, "So anyone able to come help my dead body offa the Stronghold please?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Guarrin agrees, "It is difficult to keep track."

Speaking wryly to Barnom, Leafiara concedes, "Fair."

Barnom says, "Now, she's in that Outpost, I know."

Speaking to Barnom, Soneiken says, "Can't live wid em, can't live.... ah ya know da story."

Barnom says, "She's never far from my lichsight."

Speaking drunkenly to Leafiara, Gutstorm slurs, "Me thought we already voted ye mayer for anutter term."

Barnom says, "Just how...to...get her."

Ordim repeats, "Lichsight?"

Barnom says, "I mean, I have a few ideas."

Speaking offhandedly to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "Not at the moment."

Barnom says, "But you might try to say no."

Speaking to himself, Ordim whispers aloud, "That doesn't sound real."

Barnom says, "Or stop me."

Speaking amusedly to Ordim, Goblyn teases, "He will be watching you in all times..."

Speaking to Barnom, Raelee asks, "Can you, perhaps, persuade her to talk? And I do mean in a useful and informative fashion?"

Barnom says, "I'll trade you back Kippe's finger."

Monthas says, "I hope not when he is alone."

Barnom asks, "What do you wish her to speak of?"

Barnom peers quizzically at Raelee.

Speaking to Barnom, Kippe says, "I've replaced it."

Speaking deeply to Ordim, Roblar whispers aloud, "Outhouse."

Barnom says, "You never forget your first Kippe."

Barnom nods at Kippe.

Ordim appears wracked with twitches and spasms!

Ordim sighs, "Not again."

Monthas says, "Better hide the hands."

Speaking to Barnom, Raelee says, "... Octaven and her plans."

Speaking to Barnom, Raelee says, "... the story of why she is wearing my face does not follow logically and I do not believe it is the truth."

Barnom nods at Raelee.

Roblar whispers something to Darcena.

Barnom exclaims, "Then we should plan another gathering!"

Akenna curiously says, "Why do you need her? Clearly, she isn't very good at keeping herself out of the hands of others."

Speaking to Raelee, Bellaja offers, "Better than a bat, perhaps?"

Ordim suggests, "Feast!"

Barnom says, "Bring her to me. In exchange for her release to me, she will answer your questions."

Speaking to Barnom, Raelee asks, "How can you guarantee that?"

Akenna glances sharply at Raelee.

Speaking curiously to Barnom, Goblyn wonders, "She will be your queen?"

Speaking politely to Barnom, Ycelacie asks, "Real food next time?"

Raincail quietly says, "More bat..."

Barnom says, "She's not really, Queen material right now."

Speaking darkly to Ycelacie, Zazulu says, "Seems real enough to me."

Speaking to Alosaka, Pietra says, "Do not fret."

Leafiara mutters, "Can say that again."

Raincail accepts Darcena's grilled cave bat.

Raincail quietly says, "Danke."

Speaking to Alosaka, Pietra says, "I've never used that word before."

Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr says, "Not sure she'll be much good to you anymore."

Speaking gently to Raincail, Darcena says, "Any time."

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn asks, "'Right now?' We will make her into this?"

Barnom says, "No, not right now."

Bellaja muses, "Ah, elopement."

Speaking to Zazulu, Ycelacie whispers aloud, "Didn't want to say civilized."

Barnom says, "Vlashandra will do what I ask."

Vaemyr says, "I still think you might be better off starting over."

Barnom nods at Raelee.

Barnom says, "Obviously."

Barnom says, "Tome. Shadow realm. Aralyte. Poof, here I am."

Barnom asks, "Right?"

Speaking slowly to Barnom, Raelee says, "I might add, you should be grateful that she is contained at the Outpost."

Barnom asks, "And why is that?"

Speaking quietly to Raelee, Alosaka says, "So grateful."

Akenna says, "Because some of us want her dead."

Speaking to Barnom, Bellaja says, "You forgot the Luukosians."

Speaking to Barnom, Raelee asks, "Did you notice all of the glares pointed in my direction as soon as we started discussing this?"

Geijon whispers something to Guarrin.

Speaking bluntly to Barnom, Raelee says, "They all wanted her dead."

Vaemyr says, "Well it was that or she was gonna get diced in about a million pieces and scattered about the oceans I bet."

Speaking drunkenly to Raelee, Gutstorm slurs, "Looks of admiration me shore."

Barnom says, "Who doesn't want who dead around here."

Speaking to Barnom, Raelee says, "Matters of vengeance and... justice."

Speaking to Barnom, Raelee says, "... we kept her alive. Do keep that in mind."

Speaking to Barnom, Leafiara explains, "Even by our standards, she's very high on the hit list around here."

Speaking darkly to Raelee, Zazulu says, "Being dead isn't that bad. Hardly a permanent state to find oneself in as present company can demonstrate."

Barnom shrugs at Leafiara.

Leafiara grins.

Barnom says, "Rightfully so."

Barnom says, "She can get under your skin."

Barnom snickers to himself.

Speaking inquisitively to Leafiara, Ycelacie asks, "Is there a list?"

Speaking to Zazulu, Goblyn says, "Maybe. But he is not dead. He is more than that."

Speaking to Ycelacie, Leafiara whispers aloud, "It's just about everyone."

Raincail quietly says, "Theres a little dead....then theres mostly dead."

Speaking to Goblyn, Pietra says, "He is also rather stinky, you're correct."

Speaking to Raincail, Ordim asks, "When does it become undead?"

Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr asks, "How about besides just information, there's an appropriate... punishment maybe that would appease some others?"

Raincail quietly says, "A little past whatever I am."

Roblar musingly asks, "And do you really want to walk the lands with body parts falling off?"

Raincail quietly says, "You get used to it."

Barnom peers quizzically at Vaemyr.

Barnom asks, "Punishment?"

Speaking to Roblar, Bellaja says, "It's tricky, actually."

Akenna whispers something to Alosaka.

Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr says, "I mean if people want their vengeance..."

Jara says, "It's not too bad working with those with missing parts."

Akenna says, "We had an agreement with the Magister, Vlashandra only lives because of it."

Speaking lightly to Goblyn, Bellaja says, "Just checking."

Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr says, "Let them have it, let Vlashandra feel again, let them have their vengeance, then you can take whats left, I'm sure you could put her back together."

Speaking slowly to Bellaja, Goblyn offers, "I do have some to give if you are... missing it..."

Vaemyr says, "Just a thought."

Vaemyr says, "I don't have much skin in the game as they say."

Speaking to Bellaja, Goblyn says, "From one of your friends, I do think, in past times."

Speaking to Goblyn, Bellaja says, "So kind to offer."

Speaking to Goblyn, Bellaja says, "Mm, I see."

Speaking uncertainly to Goblyn, Bellaja whispers aloud, "Did it look like me?"

Leafiara suggests, "Perhaps if she's confined strictly to Lich's Landing, unable to leave, as a sort of jail sentence?"

Akenna says, "No. I don't think so."

Barnom turns an inquisitive ear toward Leafiara.

Barnom rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "That is a great idea."

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Alosaka asks, "Do I have to remind you how many hundreds of your own citizens she killed?"

Leafiara says, "Trying to stop us from being at an impasse all night."

Speaking to Draccor, Pukk exclaims, "We missed you!"

Speaking drunkenly to Cryheart, Gutstorm slurs, "Shell me dat rat?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Dendum asks, "Maybe you can just give lich witches head?"

Speaking darkly to Pukk, Draccor says, "Lets not push it."

Alosaka says, "Oh, by all means, let's trade away justice, so we can stop sitting around a table."

Akenna asks, "Why does she get to live, when so many have died at her hand and by her command?"

Speaking to Barnom, Soneiken says, "Ya, you could give anutter corner away."

Barnom says, "No more corners."

Speaking to Dendum, Pietra says, "I don't think Leafi is... like that."

Speaking to Alosaka, Leafiara says, "We'll probably be losing several hundred more unless some agreement is reached here."

Barnom asks, "So you will give her, for answers?"

Xorus asks, "What if she was confined to Lich's Landing, but also impaled on a spike like the others on the road to the tower?"

Speaking approvingly to Xorus, Leafiara says, "Oh, better yet."

Barnom frowns at Xorus.

Darcena curiously asks, "Alive?"

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Draccor says, "And ill bet you never even defended me."

Speaking to Barnom, Goblyn offers, "You can be animating her while she is on this spike."

Barnom says, "No."

Speaking to Draccor, Leafiara says, "Hey, you did challenge him on two nights."

Speaking to Barnom, Raelee says, "Cordarius may have an opinion about this as well."

Goblyn frowns at Barnom.

Speaking to Draccor, Dendum exclaims, "Save time on next trip!"

Xorus says, "It is difficult to please everyone."

Speaking to Barnom, Soneiken says, "How about just take her head, and you make it talk, lich speak er sumptin, leave da rest of her in seclusion."

Raincail quietly says, "Or anyone."

Speaking to Xorus, Pukk says, "Owly can please everybody all of the time."

Speaking to Soneiken, Leafiara agrees, "Best idea yet."

Barnom rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Speaking dubiously to Soneiken, Goblyn says, "I... do not think it does work in this way. Maybe."

Speaking to Pietra, Dendum says, "Dendum just said this...give lich head..."

Speaking absently to Pukk, Darcena says, "Not Raelee."

Raincail quietly says, "The king will do as he pleases."

Speaking to Barnom, Geijon asks, "Why do you think you get anything you want?"

Barnom says, "I can take it."

Barnom nods at Geijon.

Speaking to Darcena, Pukk says, "Owly, not Raelee."

Barnom says, "I'm giving you a chance to be smarter."

Barnom nods.

Monthas says, "Because he is the king."

Darcena insistently repeats, "Owly does not make Raelee happy."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me like da way da ginner ticklesh me troat."

Speaking to Asben, Pietra says, "Is boring."

Speaking to Darcena, Pukk says, "Even Raelee."

Barnom says, "Unless you want to bleed for Octaven."

Barnom nods at Geijon.

Speaking to Dendum, Pietra says, "Yes, you sure did."

Ycelacie muses, "It's late."

Speaking to Darcena, Pukk says, "Raelee just doesn't know it."

Speaking to Asben, Pietra says, "Food's gross too."

Speaking to Pukk, Darcena relents, "Possible."

Geijon turns to face Barnom.

Barnom turns away from Geijon's face.

Draccor offers Goblyn a fresh cherry doughnut.

Barnom sticks out his tongue.

Goblyn blinks at Draccor.

Speaking darkly to Goblyn, Draccor says, "Sorry."

Speaking to Barnom, Geijon says, "You couldn't even take Goblyn over dinner."

Speaking skeptically to Draccor, Goblyn says, "I do not think I will like that one."

Speaking to himself, Dendum says, "Oh no lich might tear down hendoran outpost...what will landing do without ballista pointed at it..."

Speaking darkly to Goblyn, Draccor says, "I can poison it first."

Barnom snickers at Dendum.

Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr says, "Ok... if you will not allow anything else happen to Vlashandra... how about a promise of assistance on some of our other troubles? Perhaps people could agree then."

Speaking to Geijon, Goblyn says, "Maybe, maybe not. It will not have been useful for him to have tried for his purpose."

Barnom peers quizzically at Vaemyr.

Raincail quietly asks, "So, when can I expect to wander the soothing lanes of the liches landing once again?"

Leifa whispers something to Bellaja.

Vaemyr says, "We do have issues with a bit of a Knave, and a tower of cultists."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Pietra says, "Just a few."

Leafiara asks, "If Soneiken's you-keep-her-head-and-we-keep-the-rest plan isn't agreeable, how about the opposite?"

Ordim agrees, "The Tower is full of cultists."

Speaking darkly to Goblyn, Draccor says, "Next ones for you."

Akenna asks, "You do all remember how she... killed a bunch of people, used their parts... sewed them into abominations, tricked you all into opening the portal and letting this one out, right? Or has everyone forgotten what she's done?"

Speaking to Akenna, Pietra says, "Apparently the excitement is just too much."

Speaking to Akenna, Bellaja asks, "Allegedly?"

Speaking to Akenna, Ycelacie says, "That's what the vodka is for."

Speaking to Akenna, Vaemyr says, "I know what she's done, but the town could use some help."

Akenna says, "Not allegedly... did."

Speaking patiently to Akenna, Goblyn says, "It is very much work and brilliance to be doing this thing she did do."

Leafiara says, "I mean, certainly we can just battle this out and put the town at risk a second time. I'm not opposed."

Barnom says, "I think we can come to an agreement."

Speaking patiently to Akenna, Goblyn adds, "I did not maybe say it was this intelligent thing -for- her to be doing."

Speaking weakly to Goblyn, Alosaka says, "Not you too..."

Barnom exclaims, "But the hour is late!"

Thrassus says, "Goblyn is correct in that. It was a very clever ruse."

Speaking to Alosaka, Darcena laughs, "It's Goblyn. What -did- you expect?"

Speaking darkly to Barnom, Draccor says, "Get to the point."

Speaking to Akenna, Goblyn asks, "But maybe it is... worth a while to be having this answers she has, yes?"

Speaking to Barnom, Pietra says, "Please no more damned meetings."

Barnom exclaims, "We've kept Goblyn long enough. Tonight, I am excited and pleased to declare Lich's Landing will soon welcome back its rightful King!"

Speaking to Leifa, Dendum says, "Town is over here. Outpost is not here...you did not hear speech earlier about here and not here? You fight Lich not here."

Raincail quietly says, "Finally."

Gutstorm recites:

"Hip hip hooday!"

Speaking neutrally to Barnom, Raelee says, "I will discuss this with Cordarius."

Speaking darkly to Barnom, Draccor says, "Get to the point or ill put yer head on a pike."

Raincail quietly says, "May it forever stand."

Speaking to Goblyn, Akenna says, "Why she wears the Magister's face is of no concern to me."

Barnom asks, "I thought you were in charge?"

Barnom peers quizzically at Raelee.

Barnom shrugs.

Speaking to Barnom, Raelee suggests, "Do not attack yet."

Speaking to Darcena, Goblyn says, "I do not think he does have enough... presence near me to know me in this way, Darcena."

Barnom says, "Run to Cordy poo I guess."

Leafiara murmurs, "I don't think she's been in charge of Cordarius since mid-5119."

Barnom nods at Raelee.

Geijon whispers something to Falvicar.

Speaking to Barnom, Soneiken says, "3/4 king, ya sold a corner to da pie lady."

Speaking curiously to Akenna, Goblyn asks, "You do know why she does?"

Speaking quietly to herself, Pietra says, "He's sure into poo."

Speaking politely to Goblyn, Darcena says, "Then perhaps he should be asking those who do have that prior relationship with you."

Speaking to Barnom, Raelee says, "An attempted disruption of my ego will not motivate me."

Vaemyr says, "I certainly think we can reach some type of an accord."

Speaking to Akenna, Goblyn says, "You cannot know if it is of no concern to you if you do not know why she does it."

Speaking to Goblyn, Darcena flirts, "And current?"

Speaking to Barnom, Raelee says, "But be mindful, she is safe."

Speaking darkly to Goblyn, Draccor says, "Yer fun to punch around with."

Barnom says, "Fair enough. Good luck in your influencing."

Barnom nods at Raelee.

Speaking to Goblyn, Akenna says, "I care about what she did to the people of this town and how she treated a friend of mine."

Speaking to Darcena, Goblyn says, "Maybe, yes. Maybe not. I do think it is different depending on the.. view."

Barnom exclaims, "If the town glares at you and runs you out, we'll find a spot for you once the renovations of The Darkness With Inn are completed!"

Barnom stands up.

Barnom says, "I am glad we could come to an agreement this night."

Barnom nods at Goblyn.

Ordim asks, "Is it toasting time?"

Pietra asks, "Was there an agreement?"

Speaking to Barnom, Vaemyr says, "Do invite us when you have another feast."

Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara says, "For Lich's Landing, at least, yeah."

Falvicar whispers something to Roelon.

'Barnom says, "Lich's Landing is even more like Wehnimer's Landing, neither one have elections."

Speaking darkly to Pietra, Zazulu says, "Tentative, but promising."

Barnom laughs and snorts, a maggot shooting out of his nose.

Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara says, "Goblyn keeps the... Chamber of Decay, or something... Barnom the rest."

Barnom blushes a nice shade of pink.

Ordim lifts his drinking horn in a toast and proclaims:

"May your toe hair never tangle!"

Goblyn agrees with Leafiara.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Oooh boogersh."

Berkana says, "Gross."

Roelon glances between Barnom and a bone-inlaid banquet table.

Roelon deeply says, "Ah good thing ah did nae sample those."

Speaking to Goblyn, Dendum asks, "And lich town goes not here quickly yes?"

Xorus says, "It is a good choice."

Speaking to Barnom, Soneiken says, "If ya wanna be like us, ya need to stock up on Rooks."

Guarrin adds, "...and then it returns to where it is now?"

Speaking amusedly to Dendum, Goblyn says, "I do think maybe we will have different understandings of 'quickly'."

Speaking to Goblyn, Dendum asks, "This feast is not quickly is faster than this?"

(OOC) Bellaja's player whispers to the group, "Pretty sure my mouth just watered a little -in the bad way- at that image."

Speaking to Barnom, Ycelacie says, "Also we don't eat insects so much."

Barnom says, "Goodnight everyone! Until next we meet within the week to discuss our little Vlashandra situation."

Speaking wryly to Ycelacie, Leafiara says, "Well, most of 'we'."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Nigh nite Barnom."

Leifa says, "That tadpole...."

Raincail quietly says, "My King..."

Speaking to Ycelacie, Pietra says, "We also don't store them in our nose holes. Usually."

Speaking to Barnom, Bellaja says, "Good to see you."

Barnom nods at Raincail.

Speaking to Barnom, Geijon says, "Sulk well until then."

Barnom nods at Bellaja.

Monthas says, "Good night, King."

Barnom kisses Goblyn on the hand.

Goblyn blushes a pink shade at Barnom.

Geijon whispers something to Barnom.

Barnom laughs at Geijon!

Speaking to Barnom, Berkana asks, "Will you be herding the first group when it reappears?"

Goblyn says, "You will have a nice night, Barn-- King Barnom."

Barnom shakes his head at Geijon and clucks his tongue.

Roblar deeply exclaims, "Must run, av drinks wid da Lich Emperor next!"

Speaking to Barnom, Geijon says, "Come out and play Barnom Slim."

Barnom nods at Berkana.

Roblar deeply says, "Don't feel threatened."

Speaking to Barnom, Geijon says, "You lose everytime."

Raincail quietly says, "Your Lichborne await your word and guidance."

Speaking darkly to Barnom, Draccor says, "This isn't over."

Speaking to Pukk, Pietra asks, "How's your stomach?"

Raincail quietly says, "And look forward to going home..."

Monthas says, "Here comes the chest puffers."

Speaking to Pietra, Pukk says, "I'm full. That was a great meal."

Speaking to Pukk, Pietra says, "I sure hope it comes out okay."

Speaking to Goblyn, Dendum says, "Maybe you make not here happen before human empire makes army at gate here on great quest to destroy city of undead."

Barnom says, "I look forward to settling our issue and returning Vlashandra. We'll make her behave."

Draccor says to Jara, "You, sir, are a hideous, idle-headed baggage!"

Speaking confusedly to Dendum, Goblyn asks, "Maybe I-- what?"

Barnom exclaims, "Have a ghoul night!"

Barnom snickers.

Speaking to Goblyn, Dendum says, "Get rid of city of dead."

Pietra says, "Why does it feel as if this was not any kind of agreement at all."

Barnom skips off into the darkness.