A Knight To Remember - 2021-04-19 - A Delicate Lichuation (log)
Olaesta 18-19, 5121
by Leafiara Autumnwind of the TownCrier
The Night in a Nutshell
[General] Thadston thinks, "Eve." [General] Thadston thinks, "I'm pondering the sky-blue color of the ceiling and the lacework of a deep green ivy that crisscrosses the open space above me." Cryheart asks, "Hmm...green ivy?" Leafiara acknowledges, "...I have no idea what that one's a hint at." Vaemyr says, "Uhh." Cryheart says, "Same." Bernadette softly says, "I tink it a puzzle." [General] Thadston thinks, "Hearthstone, you uncultured lot."
Thadston twists his head slightly, cracking his neck. He looks relieved. Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "Sir Andrews, hope you are well this eve." Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr says, "Good to see you looking a bit better from last week." Cryheart says, "The deep green ivy crisscrossing was the good hint." Thadston says, "Aye, good to see you all as well." Cryheart nods at Thadston. Thadston grins at Cryheart. Thadston shrugs. Speaking to Thadston, Leafiara says, "No lasting effects on the kroderine, hopefully." Thadston says, "Captains." Thadston nods at Shinann. Thadston nods at Stormyrain. Shinann nods at Thadston. Speaking to Thadston, Shinann asks, "How are you feeling?" Thadston looks down, turning his arms slightly and gazing at the blood red hue to the fragments of kroderine.
Thadston says, "I feel well enough. A few days of rest helped." Thadston says, "Then I spent a few days getting Casi the hell out of town." Cryheart asks, "Getting or going with?" Thadston asks, "What?" Cryheart asks, "With Casiphia...ye got her out of town..or went with her?" Thadston says, "I got her away. I am back now." Cryheart nods at Thadston. Cryheart says, "Good ye went with her." Thadston says, "She's to stay away." Stormyrain asks, "And she was amenable to that?" Thadston says, "No one will find her. It's a place we used when hunting Raznel." Thadston nods at Stormyrain.
Thadston says, "Her vigilante days are over." Thadston says, "That's where we will leave that." Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "Well, I think it was a brave thing what she did." Thadston says, "It was equally brave and stupid." Shinann says, "Sounds like she learned well..." Thadston smirks at Shinann. Leafiara frankly says, "A lot of what we do could be called brave and stupid." Thadston agrees with Leafiara.
Thadston says, "I haven't seen or heard anything new from the blood cult." Thadston asks, "Have you all?" Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr says, "I haven't heard or... felt anything else from them since the tower was silenced." Chandrellia softly asks, "I still see the blood markings on the buildings, is there anything we can do to get rid of those?" Thadston nods at Vaemyr. Thadston says, "I'm sure the blood will be washed away by tonight's rain."
Thadston asks, "Did the Lich get his town?" Thadston asks, "Or what's he want now?" Akenna quietly asks, "What do you think happened to the druid?" Thadston says, "If I had to guess, the druid lives and serves Stone's ends." Thadston says, "Suffering, likely."
Thadston asks, "You giving Vlashandra over?" Thadston peers quizzically at Raelee. Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "The matter is under debate." Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "We can only gain so much looking backwards. There is another threat looming in the distance and she may be vital in combating it." Thadston says, "It's a tough situation." Thadston says, "Giving the Lich Vlashandra may create a future problem." Thadston says, "But to not do it now...invites more conflict." Thadston says, "I'm so tired of conflict." Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "... and..." Raelee says, "There is a rogue Grand Magister who has taken an interest in this town. I guarantee you, she is both more intelligent and more powerful than Vlashandra." Raelee says, "... you cannot ignore Octaven." Thadston asks, "What IS her interest?" Thadston peers quizzically at Raelee. Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "That is... unclear. However, she has the bleakstone statue now... and I do not believe she has taken it to decorate her parlor."
Thadston asks, "So can't you alert her Boss Magister person?" Thadston peers quizzically at Raelee. Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "Archmagister Naylor rarely responds to my queries. I am working on that. Cordarius is working on that." Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "I do not know how long we can delay in waiting for Naylor to weigh in." Thadston says, "You speak of delay." Thadston asks, "Delay of what?" Thadston asks, "What do you propose we do about Octaven?" Thadston asks, "Are you adding more people into this mix?" Thadston scowls. Thadston says, "We're trying to kill them all, not add more." Thadston smirks. Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "Slow down your queries so that I may address them between breaths." Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "The delay is in managing Vlashandra." Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "There is no plan of action against Octaven because it is not clear what she intends to do - thus the first plan needs to be intelligence gathering." Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "... and thus, Vlashandra." Thadston says, "So we need the proven liar wearing your face to sing a song for us." Thadston says, "If she can even be trusted." Thadston says, "She lied before." Thadston nods at Lylia. Thadston says, "If you recall." Lylia sourly remarks, "I am well aware."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "Even lies carry information." Raelee says, "She is... a powerful caster who has been sealed from her magic, for the moment." Raelee says, "I can say from experience that is not a state we do well in." Raelee says, "Her mind... she has not coped well." Raelee says, "And thus, the lack of information. It is not that she is stubbornly refusing... she is... largely incoherent." Thadston says, "Then maybe she will crack with a taste of her magic and the promise of Barnom." Lylia asks, "The promise of Barnom?" Thadston begins chuckling at Lylia! Lylia says, "Are you going to lie to her and show her a false face? That could be delightful." Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "I have no intent of simply giving her to Barnom Slim without some guarantees. I hope you realize I am not... that... stupid." Thadston says, "Sounds exhilarating doesn't it." Thadston nods at Raelee.
Speaking to Thadston, Pietra says, "Why are you so optimistic about how well things will go, when history shows they just DON'T." Thadston says, "I am not." Thadston nods at Pietra. Thadston says, "We are debating about what time frame the conflict will occur." Thadston says, "Now, if we refuse to hand over Vlashandra, or in the future, if we decide to hand over Vlashandra."
Thadston says, "I have an idea on Vlashandra." Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr says, "Yeah it sounded like you thought of something a bit before." Thadston says, "How we might be able to give her...a taste of her magic, and take it when we need to." Thadston looks over at Vaemyr and shakes his head. Thadston says, "It just occured to me now. We'll see. I'll need to talk to Cordarius." Thadston says, "We'll need access to Vlashandra. I'll want you all there." Thadston says, "In case, well, in case Pietra is right." Thadston smirks. Speaking to Thadston, Raelee asks, "You have me now. What do you need Cordarius for?" Thadston says, "You're right. We don't need him." Thadston says, "Well, we might need a way to get her magic back. If Cordarius can do that." Thadston says, "Then we'll need her secured somewhere first though." Thadston says, "I'll keep her magic in check." Thadston tilts an arm, the blood red light shifting along the kroderine fragments in his flesh. Thadston says, "My thought is I could, tighten or ease the flow of magic to her." Thadston taps his arms. Chandrellia softly asks, "Couldn't we make a collar to fit her that will only certain magic out, and not at full power?" Thadston says, "But it might not be pretty. It also might fail." Thadston asks, "Do we have time?" Thadston peers quizzically at Chandrellia. Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "Do we not, I mean look at where we are now, if we put a team together, I think we could do it, we are smarter then she is, we know her tricks." Thadston says, "I'm very aware my idea seems insane." Thadston says, "I'm merely speculating." Thadston says, "I want us to be able to move soon against the Knave and the Rooks." Thadston says, "Cordarius mentioned months ago he was working on a dungeon that served like a bane coffin." Speaking to Thadston, Lylia says, "I remember when you went after the Rooks in their nests. So much has happened since then, yet they are still flapping about. It is time to end them." Thadston says, "The bane coffin won't work. We need her awake." Thadston nods at Lylia.
Thadston asks, "Where do we stand on the Knave and Rooks?" Speaking to Thadston, Leafiara says, "Well, while you were preparing things for the infiltration team, we did draw up some plans in the war room. Maybe just the seeds of them or initial ideas in need of refining." Leafiara says, "I'm not exactly confident in this 'fake shipment of weapons' plan as a lure for Mother. Rook scouts maybe, but if the target is Mother, it seems a bit... too minor." Stormyrain asks, "What is Mother's take on Rone?" Thadston says, "Except, there is a real shipment coming soon." [Gutstorm accidentally fogs most of us away and we go back] Thadston says, "What do you mean? I'm not going to use Casi as bait, if that's what you mean." Thadston peers quizzically at Stormyrain. Speaking to Thadston, Stormyrain says, "We don't need Casi, but the idea of her." Speaking to Thadston, Leafiara asks, "Whoever helped you create the illusion that you were Walkar during the battles against Raznel, do you still have access to that person?" Stormyrain asks, "Maybe a 'load of weapons' is not enough lure...but what about the idea that Rone has been captured and is being brought in for trial? Would the Rooks interfere to free Rone?" Leafiara says, "Even if they interfered to attack Rone themselves, that might be enough." Thadston looks over at Leafiara and shakes his head. Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr says, "Do you still have Rone's outfit and gear? We could create a new Rone as bait." Thadston says, "I was just thinking that." Thadston nods at Vaemyr. Thadston says, "The Rooks might want her gauntlets." Thrassus says, "A shipment of elemental essences might draw them out." Thadston asks, "For their handpylons?" Thadston peers quizzically at Thrassus. Thrassus nods. Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr asks, "Ye knows wha be in da shipments dat be now on da way?" Thadston says, "Invar weapons." Thadston nods at Goldstr. Thrassus says, "It might work, it really depends on how their essence supplies are faring."
Thadston asks, "What's our end goal for both?" Thadston asks, "Capture or kill their leaders?" [various responses] Thadston says, "Capture, kill, a trial. I think we all agree." Thadston says, "None of them get away." Thadston says, "We'll spend the next few days then deciding on our best course of action against the Knave and the Rooks."
Thadston says, "Ca..." Thadston clears his throat. Thadston says, "Rone had some information about the Daily Darkstone." Thadston says, "I took it. We'll see where it goes. I'll need you all if it pans out."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "... and Barnom Slim. If your suggestion regarding Vlashandra works, this town will need to brace for another round of aggression from him." Thadston shrugs at Raelee. Thadston says, "I will be honest, I am more in favor of handing over Vlashandra once we get the information we need." Thadston says, "When in truth, I wish to strangle her for the ploy of Aralyte." Speaking evenly to Thadston, Raelee says, "I see." Chandrellia softly asks, "If she gives the information we need and doesn't deceive us, there is no guarantee she will even tell us the truth is there?" Speaking in Faendryl, Lylia coldly says something you don't understand. Speaking in Faendryl, Thadston says something you don't understand. Thadston nods at Lylia. Thadston says, "In all honesty, I do not think we have the means to stand against Barnom yet. Not yet." Thadston nods at Chandrellia. Thadston says, "Your concern is valid Chandrellia." Thadston says, "My idea is akin to torture. It is what it is." Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia asks, "I'm just saying, we have no real definitive way do we?" Speaking to Thadston, Soneiken says, "He's got most of his city back, save for a small corner, now he is asking for stuff, then he'll demand, and on and on and on, we shouldnt ever give in to the Lich, not give him one inch of power or domnain over us, its not a good item to give to him PERIOD." Thadston says, "Imagine the torture of the flow of mana to her, and cut off again, back and forth, getting what we need from her, so she gets what she needs from us." Thadston nods at Soneiken. Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Maybe make a deal with the folks up north, they do have a lich expert who might have some ideas." Thadston says, "You are right in many ways." Thadston nods at Soneiken. Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia asks, "So you are saying, turn it on and off and give her just enough to taste it then take it away again?" Thadston says, "If we broker with the Lich again, the string grows, and he'll want more." Thadston nods at Soneiken. Thadston says, "But if we call his bluff and he is rattled and rises..." Thadston says, "We are the Lich's Army." Thadston nods at Chandrellia. Thadston says, "Yes. I am saying I will torture Vlashandra with the flow of magic to make her suffer and tell us what we want to know." Thadston says, "Then we can throw her broken self to the Lich to clean her up." Lylia says, "Torture is not always an effective means of extracting information, surprisingly enough, but in this case...well. This is not merely physical torment. It is the promise of something more that may press her into sharing some truths." Thadston nods at Lylia. Thadston says, "I learned several things in Hendor." Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "Perhaps we are overcomplicating it." Thadston says, "The perfect blend of torture and promise gets what you want more often than not." Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "Slim suggests he can compel her to speak. If he could be given a means to speak to her while she is still restrained and contained..." Speaking to Thadston, Pietra says, "So we're all meant to stand around and watch you torture her? That sounds hideous." Thadston says, "War is hideous." Thadston nods at Pietra.
Speaking to Thadston, Telagan asks, "So we're recognizin' Knaves and Rooks as sovereigns now?" Thadston says, "No we're going to kill them." Telagan says, "You can't go t'war with your own population." Thadston nods at Telagan. Thadston asks, "So your plan is get the Lich and Vlashandra in a room?" Thadston peers quizzically at Raelee. Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "We have chests full of scrying orbs, Thadston." Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "There are numerous means to communicate at a distance." Thadston says, "I would much prefer your plan, than torture." Thadston nods at Raelee. Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "... and if we need her again in the future, she may be more willing." Lylia coolly says, "The torture can come later, then, and at other Faendryl hands." Thadston grins at Lylia. Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "Thank you." Thadston nods at Raelee. Soneiken says, "What if she knows something dangerous to Barnom, what if for instance she knows the location of his Phylactery, and he just aim to squash the threat, especially is she hasnt shared it, or its locked in her unconcious mind, what then? I like the communicate over distance plan, but avail her to him if we don't know what the Lich seeks." Thadston says, "Then that's what we should try first. Get her to speak." Thadston nods at Soneiken. Thadston says, "We could spend a thousand years weighing all risks." Thadston says, "Every action and plan has a risk." Thadston says, "We'll never find a good one without it." Thadston says, "But allowing the Lich to speak to Vlashandra at least protects our soul a little bit longer." Lylia says, "More to the point, it could result in more accurate information, and that is the point. Not tormenting her." Lylia adds, "...that comes later." Thadston nods at Lylia.
The young man approaches Thadston and nods to him, whispering something. Thadston nods to the young man. Thadston removes an etched militia badge from his cloak and hands it to the man, who in turn salutes Thadston, then salutes Shinann, and pins the badge on his coat before walking off down the steps. Thadston says, "The shadows are receding for some." Leafiara says, "That's good. They'll recede more when we take in the Knave." Thadston offers Shinann an etched militia badge. Shinann accepts Thadston's etched militia badge. Shinann nods at Thadston. Shinann offers Asben an etched militia badge. Thadston nods at Leafiara. Asben accepts Shinann's etched militia badge. Asben beams! Asben puts on an etched militia badge. Asben says, "Took a while to get that badge." Asben chuckles. Asben turns toward Thadston and renders a sharp hand salute. Asben turns toward Shinann and renders a sharp hand salute.
Thadston says, "I think we've went in circles long enough this night. I need some rest." Thadston says, "Send a big loud notice to the Lich." Thadston nods. Thadston says, "Let's see about having a date with the Lich and his girl." Speaking to Thadston, Lylia says, "Rest well. Try not to die. You still owe me." Thadston begins chuckling at Lylia! Lylia says, "I have a long memory." Thadston says, "I don't think I could if I tried." Thadston says, "Soon we'll hopefully have the Lich out of town." Thadston says, "And our targets down to 2." Leafiara agrees, "We do want him out before we add corpses to his army, ideally." Thadston nods at Leafiara. Thadston says, "Goodnight all." Lord Thadston just went down the porch steps.
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Idle Chatter in the Rain
[Town Square Central]
This is the heart of the main square of Wehnimer's Landing. The impromptu shops of the bazaar are clustered around this central gathering place, where townsfolk, travellers, and adventurers meet to talk, conspire or raise expeditions to the far-flung reaches of Elanith. At the north end, an old well, with moss-covered stones and a craggy roof, is shaded from the moonlight by a strong, robust tree. The oak is tall and straight, and it is apparent that the roots run deep. You also see the Soneiken disk, the Keerla disk, the Velsone disk, the Markx disk, the Sidorn disk, the Vaemyr disk, the Locklyer disk, the web-draped Aelowynn disk, an amber-eyed tawny range wolf, the Shirun disk, the orange Akenna disk, a pale-faced coppery barn owl, a black-eared red and grey fox, the gauze-bound Missandai disk streaked with crimson bloodstains, the Taulramil disk, a speckled owl that is flying around, the Yardie disk, a tiered marble-handled cart with some stuff on it, a round silver-banded barrel, an herbal remedy donation bin and some stone benches with some stuff on it.
Also here: Event Planner Leafiara, Soneiken, Thommus, Keerla, Velsone, Shinann, Markx, Sidorn, Vaemyr, Locklyer, Lady Aelowynn, Bernadette, Kippe, Pukk, Shirun who is sitting, Khaell, Akenna, Sir Cryheart, Lexbubba, High Lady Missandai, Squire Legionnaire Taulramil, Yardie, Berost, Orlicks, Kalidor, Lord Nordred, Morigesh who is sitting, Andromalius, Brokah, High Lady Rendena who is sitting
The sky begins to fill with huge clouds, dark and grey on the bottom, pale and white atop, their puffy crowns ascending toward the heavens.
Speaking hurriedly to a speckled owl, Leafiara says, "Don't you listen."
Rendena softly says, "If you thought of the children thing."
Speaking to a speckled owl, Leafiara grumbles, "Not you, stop getting in the way."
Speaking to himself, Soneiken says, "I was thinking who-berry?"
Vaemyr says, "Multiple owlies."
Kippe whispers something to Leafiara.
Speaking to a speckled owl, Leafiara explains, "There's plenty of room in the Landing for many owls."
The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Hey, who knew Owlie wash a boy bird?"
Cryheart says, "Better get a bit closer to the tree, Owly...tis beginning to rain."
Pukk recites:
"Everybody join Cryheart!"
The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me already joined Leafi."
[General] Cryheart thinks, "Tis beginning to rain around the Landing."
Locklyer says, "Feel like this is a trick."
Speaking to Locklyer, Missandai says, "It is."
The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Cryheart wandered off."
[General] Dwi exclaims, "Join Cryheart! He's gotta brella!"
Speaking to Missandai, Locklyer says, "Safe to just do the opposite of whatever Pukk suggests."
[General] Leafiara agrees, "Nothing like a rainy night."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "The other day, Owly was telling me that he had a sore throat. I asked him if it bothered him, but he said he didn't give a hoot."
[General] Dwi thinks, "Cept when yer sleepy...it jus makes me sleepier."
Shinann clears her throat.
Khaell deeply says, "What are we doing?... I must be sleepy..."
The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dat clever owlie."
Speaking surprisedly to Shinann, Leafiara asks, "Do you have a sore throat too?"
Shinann nods.
Leafiara nods sympathetically at Shinann.
Speaking to Leafiara, Shinann says, "Oh, no."
Speaking regretfully to Shinann, Leafiara says, "Ah, that's a shame. Feel better soon."
Shinann says, "I do not."
Leafiara suddenly says, "Oh."
Cryheart says, "A good thumping be awaiting ye Gutstorm."
Shinann shifts her weight.
The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Wot me do?"
Cryheart says, "Ye know."
Pukk says, "Owly likes to hang out in TSC because he doesn't want to be owl by himself."
Speaking to Leafiara, Shinann says, "Sorry, was talking to two people at once."
The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me fink Pukk did it, he like to impershnate me."
(OOC) Khaell's player whispers to the group, "We doing something specific? Sorry, was Daydreaming a bit."
Speaking to Missandai, Yardie asks, "Still willing to give me a hand with these dwellers, love?"
Cryheart says, "I could smell the booze..so it had to be you."
(OOC) Leafiara's player whispers to the group, "No idea what we're doing yet."
The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dat Berkana, she da drinker."
(OOC) Cryheart's player whispers to the group, "Most likely rp, but we shall see."
(OOC) Leafiara's player whispers to the group, "We'll know when either invaders show up or someone announces over the amunet or something to that effect."
The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Leafi, keep petting owlie, it help tenderize him."
Speaking helpfully to a pale-faced coppery barn owl, Leafiara says, "Try not to worry about that other owl. Probably a bit jealous."
Speaking to Leafiara, Soneiken says, "Well, you I was dispatched tonight to see to your well, being, that should be clue alone."
Nordred says, "Let's have an owl fight."
Speaking curiously to Soneiken, Leafiara asks, "...trouble with the well?"
Speaking suddenly to Soneiken, Leafiara says, "Oh, wait, my well-being. Never mind me, I'm misunderstanding you."
Speaking to Leafiara, Soneiken says, "Yes, I would say there is...I guess."
Speaking musingly to Soneiken, Leafiara acknowledges, "It's been largely quiet in town after we drove off the blood cult."
Speaking to Soneiken, Leafiara says, "If anything, it's Rone's well-being that needs protecting right about now..."
Speaking to Leafiara, Soneiken says, "That's what you may of seen, but there are forces that have been at work, and they are not kind to your plans."
Speaking to Soneiken, Leafiara says, "Well, yes, always in the background as it were."
Updates on Thadston and Casiphia
[General] Thadston thinks, "Eve."
Speaking to Leafiara, Soneiken says, "No, this is specific."
[General] Leafiara greets, "Evening there Thadston."
[General] Dwi thinks, "Oh..it's him."
[General] Cryheart thinks, "Good eve, Lord Thadston."
Speaking to Leafiara, Soneiken says, "The clan does not send for generalitiues."
[General] Goldstr thinks, "Evenin Sir Andrews."
[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Evenin."
(OOC) Cryheart's player whispers to the group, "Lord Thadston on the net."
[General] Bernadette thinks, "Good eve Lord Thadston."
[General] Shinann thinks, "Evening, Thadston."
Vaemyr says, "Guessing it's time to figure out what to do about our... other issues."
Pukk recites:
"Last call to join Cryheart!"
Speaking to herself, Akenna says, "I really need an umbrella."
Dwi recites heartily:
"Join Pukk?"
Dwi heartily says, "Oh."
[General] Thadston thinks, "I'm pondering the sky-blue color of the ceiling and the lacework of a deep green ivy that crisscrosses the open space above me."
Vaemyr says, "That would never be a good idea."
Dwi heartily says, "I know."
Speaking to Dwi, Soneiken says, "Let's tie him up instead."
Cryheart asks, "Hmm...green ivy?"
Leafiara acknowledges, "...I have no idea what that one's a hint at."
Vaemyr says, "Uhh."
Cryheart says, "Same."
Bernadette softly says, "I tink it a puzzle."
[General] Thadston thinks, "Hearthstone, you uncultured lot."
Cryheart says, "The porch."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Hey!"
[General] Arianiss thinks, "I knew that."
Bernadette softly says, "Hes onna steps."
Cryheart says, "Let's try it."
[General] Leafiara wryly thinks, "Some of us rarely look at ceilings."
Cryheart says, "Moving out."
[Hearthstone, Front Porch]
Airy and open, the porch is enclosed by smooth, freshly painted white modwir up to a height of about four feet. As you ponder the sky-blue color of the ceiling and a lacework of deep green ivy that crisscrosses the open space between posts, the hubbub of the world beyond quickly fades away. Rocking chairs of various sizes are an inviting sight, and an elegant green marble arch provides a tantalizing view of the splendors inside the old manor. You also see an affronted tropical spirit that is flying around, a scorched oak sideboard with some stuff on it, a purple modwir bin, a doorman and the porch steps.
Also here: Soneiken, Keerla, Velsone, Vaemyr, Bernadette, Kippe, Pukk, Khaell, Akenna, Berost, Seaward Gutstorm, Stormyrain, Roelon, Goldstr, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Sir Cryheart, Master Sulien, Lord Telagan, Magister Raelee, Lord Thadston
[General] Berost exclaims, "Give me enough ale an I will join yas!"
Speaking to Cryheart, Pukk asks, "Somebody put some zip in your coffee, didn't they?"
Thadston twists his head slightly, cracking his neck. He looks relieved.
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "Sir Andrews, hope you are well this eve."
Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr says, "Good to see you looking a bit better from last week."
[General] Gutstorm thinks, "Dwi me keep da chair warm."
[General] Dwi thinks, "Fine."
Cryheart says, "The deep green ivy crisscrossing was the good hint."
Thadston says, "Aye, good to see you all as well."
Cryheart nods at Thadston.
Thadston grins at Cryheart.
Thadston shrugs.
Speaking to Chandrellia, Pukk says, "I heard you were going to propose to Thadston. I can't wait for the nuptuals."
Speaking to Thadston, Leafiara says, "No lasting effects on the kroderine, hopefully."
Thadston says, "Captains."
Thadston nods at Shinann.
Thadston nods at Stormyrain.
Shinann nods at Thadston.
Speaking softly to Pukk, Chandrellia says, "That's our secret, but you can be the flower girl."
Speaking to Thadston, Shinann asks, "How are you feeling?"
Thadston looks down, turning his arms slightly and gazing at the blood red hue to the fragments of kroderine.
Speaking to Pukk, Soneiken says, "Flower gir..."
Thadston says, "I feel well enough. A few days of rest helped."
Thadston says, "Then I spent a few days getting Casi the hell out of town."
Vaemyr says, "That's good."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Tadshton, yooz got all yer marblesh back?"
Cryheart asks, "Getting or going with?"
Thadston asks, "What?"
Cryheart asks, "With Casiphia...ye got her out of town..or went with her?"
Thadston says, "I got her away. I am back now."
Cryheart nods at Thadston.
Cryheart says, "Good ye went with her."
Thadston says, "She's to stay away."
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia asks, "Is she ok?"
Stormyrain asks, "And she was amenable to that?"
Thadston says, "No one will find her. It's a place we used when hunting Raznel."
Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr asks, "Think she actually will?"
Thadston nods at Stormyrain.
Stormyrain nods faintly.
Leafiara muses, "Well, one can hope."
Thadston says, "Her vigilante days are over."
Thadston says, "That's where we will leave that."
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "Well, I think it was a brave thing what she did."
Thadston says, "It was equally brave and stupid."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Yooz jush cant gib a compliment kin ye."
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "Define stupid tho, now Amos, thats stupid."
Shinann says, "Sounds like she learned well..."
Cryheart says, "Love can do that to a person."
Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr says, "Shows she be one a us."
Thadston smirks at Shinann.
Leafiara frankly says, "A lot of what we do could be called brave and stupid."
Thadston agrees with Leafiara.
Leafiara flashes a quick grin.
Speaking to Goldstr, Soneiken says, "I resemble that remark."
Blood Cult Followup
Thadston says, "I haven't seen or heard anything new from the blood cult."
Vaemyr says, "I can say I've subscribed to the stupid and maybe brave thing a few times..."
Thadston asks, "Have you all?"
Chandrellia softly says, "I mean look at us, this town, the things we do to hold it together we can all be called brave and stupid."
Leafiara agrees, "Nothing I've seen."
Quilthaias looks over at Thadston and shakes his head.
Quilthaias quietly says, "Nothin's."
Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr says, "I haven't heard or... felt anything else from them since the tower was silenced."
Chandrellia softly asks, "I still see the blood markings on the buildings, is there anything we can do to get rid of those?"
Thadston nods at Vaemyr.
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Water."
Vaemyr says, "Which is welcome I might add."
Speaking softly to Gutstorm, Chandrellia says, "If it was that easy...."
Thadston says, "I'm sure the blood will be washed away by tonight's rain."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Shee?"
Leafiara says, "Its power is probably fading now that they're gone, after all."
Speaking drunkenly to Chandrellia, Gutstorm slurs, "Me alwaysh right."
The Matter of Vlashandra
Thadston asks, "Did the Lich get his town?"
Thadston asks, "Or what's he want now?"
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia asks, "That's a good thing, so who's next on our list of vermin to eradicate from our lovely town?"
Akenna quietly asks, "What do you think happened to the druid?"
Leafiara says, "He hasn't gotten it yet, no."
Speaking to Akenna, Vaemyr says, "Still trapped in the forest I'm afraid."
Leafiara says, "Nothing has changed since the last time. He still wants Vlashandra back."
Thadston says, "If I had to guess, the druid lives and serves Stone's ends."
Leafiara mutters, "For some reason."
Thadston says, "Suffering, likely."
Akenna glances away.
Cryheart says, "Too bad we cannae rescue him."
Speaking to Leafiara, Soneiken says, "He said he wants whats in her head."
Vaemyr says, "Perhaps we will be able to eventually."
Speaking to Soneiken, Leafiara says, "Did he? That seems more like what Magister Raelee wanted."
Thadston asks, "You giving Vlashandra over?"
Speaking to Leafiara, Soneiken says, "It was as well."
Thadston peers quizzically at Raelee.
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Hell yeah."
Speaking to Leafiara, Soneiken says, "But her said he needed for a different reason."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "The matter is under debate."
Speaking drunkenly to Thadston, Gutstorm slurs, "We make her shee da light."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "We can only gain so much looking backwards. There is another threat looming in the distance and she may be vital in combating it."
Goldstr says, "I tinks its nae wise to let her serve Barnom."
Speaking softly to Raelee, Chandrellia asks, "Are you saying we may need her?"
Speaking to Chandrellia, Raelee says, "Yes."
Speaking in Faendryl to Raelee, Lylia says something you don't understand.
Gutstorm pulls the snow white bear to his face and whispers something in its ear. The bear leaps from his hand and plods across the ground, out of sight.
Chandrellia softly says, "Oh for the love of the Gods, this is nuts, she needs to be put down like a rabid dog."
An overstuffed snow white polar bear with deep blue eyes suddenly appears out of thin air! It growls loudly and bites hungrily at [your character's] ankles before disappearing. You think you hear faint laughter in the distance.
Cryheart asks, "What the?"
Speaking sharply to Gutstorm, Raelee says, "Keep your bear to yourself."
Thadston blinks.
Chandrellia softly says, "Hey I'm just calling it like I see it, and if that polar bear bites me again, he better call me momma and let me have him."
Keerla says, "That's was quite scary."
Vaemyr asks, "As far as Vlashandra's concerned, it's probably not the best idea to give her back, but do we have any other plan for dealing with Barnom if we don't?"
Speaking softly to Raelee, Chandrellia asks, "But on a serious note, what have you heard that we may need her for?"
Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr asks, "Ye has a next step to follow fer our Landing?"
Thadston says, "It's a tough situation."
Leafiara admits, "I'd guess we'll be battling Slim at some point. Just a matter of whether it's now, in a week, a year, or when."
Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "We need to put a party out to find his phylactery."
Speaking to Chandrellia, Leafiara agrees, "And that is the problem, he might be unkillable at the moment."
Thadston says, "Giving the Lich Vlashandra may create a future problem."
Speaking drunkenly to Chandrellia, Gutstorm slurs, "Hish nose?"
Thadston says, "But to not do it now...invites more conflict."
Thadston says, "I'm so tired of conflict."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "... and..."
Raelee says, "There is a rogue Grand Magister who has taken an interest in this town. I guarantee you, she is both more intelligent and more powerful than Vlashandra."
Chandrellia softly says, "Oh boy."
Speaking wryly to Raelee, Leafiara asks, "Then how did Vlashandra capture her?"
Raelee says, "... you cannot ignore Octaven."
Speaking to Leafiara, Raelee says, "More powerful is not a zero-sum game. Great warriors have been felled by roltons."
Thadston asks, "What IS her interest?"
Thadston peers quizzically at Raelee.
Akenna admits, "She got past our wards and took the statue..turned the golems."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me shtill waiting to shee da blue rolton Quin talk bout."
Shinann says, "The Hall seems to be full of rogue wizards..."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "That is... unclear. However, she has the bleakstone statue now... and I do not believe she has taken it to decorate her parlor."
Xorus says, "We only deal with the black sheep, so to speak."
Lylia says, "No, we only see the 'rogue wizards' here because most of them are gainfully occupied in the Hall of --"
Lylia nods at Xorus.
Thadston asks, "So can't you alert her Boss Magister person?"
Thadston peers quizzically at Raelee.
Akenna says, "Some of us rogue wizards... we aren't here to cause harm."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "Archmagister Naylor rarely responds to my queries. I am working on that. Cordarius is working on that."
Speaking to Thadston, Shinann says, "We tried the entire time Dennet was here to talk to someone."
Speaking to Lylia, Raelee says, "And thank you for that."
Shinann says, "So, excuse me if I am not hopeful."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "I do not know how long we can delay in waiting for Naylor to weigh in."
Thadston says, "You speak of delay."
Thadston asks, "Delay of what?"
Speaking softly to Raelee, Chandrellia asks, "Who oversees what goes on there?"
Thadston asks, "What do you propose we do about Octaven?"
Thadston asks, "Are you adding more people into this mix?"
Thadston scowls.
Thadston says, "We're trying to kill them all, not add more."
Thadston smirks.
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "Slow down your queries so that I may address them between breaths."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "The delay is in managing Vlashandra."
Speaking drunkenly to Thadston, Gutstorm slurs, "Gotsha keep yer witsh boutcha when dealin wif wizardhs."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "There is no plan of action against Octaven because it is not clear what she intends to do - thus the first plan needs to be intelligence gathering."
Lylia says, "Arguably, there need be no plan 'against' her at all."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "... and thus, Vlashandra."
Raelee says, "Valid."
Speaking softly to herself, Chandrellia says, "I've heard this before, then 4 factions decided to try and take over the town."
Thadston says, "So we need the proven liar wearing your face to sing a song for us."
Akenna calmly says, "I hope she starts to sing it soon. She needs to be brought to justice."
Pietra says, "I like songs."
Thadston says, "If she can even be trusted."
Thadston says, "She lied before."
Thadston nods at Lylia.
Chandrellia softly says, "I just wanna watch her bleed, a lot."
Thadston says, "If you recall."
Lylia sourly remarks, "I am well aware."
Vaemyr says, "It's probably more likely for us to get actual information from her with Barnom's... persuasion."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "Even lies carry information."
Chandrellia softly says, "I'll be back I have a body to save."
Vaemyr says, "But that requires us accepting a future problem."
Raelee says, "She is... a powerful caster who has been sealed from her magic, for the moment."
Speaking to Thadston, Soneiken says, "Sounds more like we gotta wait for da Hall to comb through all da information before we can act, because you know them, they like to know everything."
Raelee says, "I can say from experience that is not a state we do well in."
Speaking to Raelee, Telagan says, "Figuring some here probably happy t'hear that."
Raelee says, "Her mind... she has not coped well."
Shinann says, "She was not exactly sane to start with."
Lylia purrs, "Mmm, dreadful pity, that."
Raelee says, "And thus, the lack of information. It is not that she is stubbornly refusing... she is... largely incoherent."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Bad fingsh happen to bad people, sherves her right."
Thadston says, "Then maybe she will crack with a taste of her magic and the promise of Barnom."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "Perhaps so."
Lylia asks, "The promise of Barnom?"
Speaking to Raelee, Akenna asks, "Could a healer help with that? Someone skilled in telepathy?"
Thadston begins chuckling at Lylia!
Geijon whispers something to Cryheart.
Lylia says, "Are you going to lie to her and show her a false face? That could be delightful."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "I have no intent of simply giving her to Barnom Slim without some guarantees. I hope you realize I am not... that... stupid."
Akenna asks, "Maybe.. help with getting something out of her?"
Speaking to Lylia, Goldstr says, "Sounds a good idea."
Thadston says, "Sounds exhilarating doesn't it."
Thadston nods at Raelee.
Speaking to Thadston, Pietra says, "Why are you so optimistic about how well things will go, when history shows they just DON'T."
Lylia says, "Oh my, yes."
Thadston says, "I am not."
Thadston nods at Pietra.
Pietra gazes blankly at Thadston.
Thadston says, "We are debating about what time frame the conflict will occur."
Thadston says, "Now, if we refuse to hand over Vlashandra, or in the future, if we decide to hand over Vlashandra."
Speaking to Pietra, Goldstr asks, "Woulds ye rather jess give in?"
Speaking to Akenna, Raelee says, "And that is... unclear."
Speaking to himself, Soneiken says, "If was me I just get me a disembler dude to use his skills on her, den she be no resistan wid the knowledge in her head, I knoe Soneiken, just let em figure it out no rush."
Telagan asks, "No room for a third path wherein we don't all murder each other?"
Speaking to Goldstr, Pietra asks, "He's going to let her have magic, and toss her at Barnom. What could possibly go wrong?"
Speaking to Telagan, Vaemyr asks, "You haven't lived here long enough have you?"
Speaking to Akenna, Raelee says, "Given that her magic is sealed due to shards of bane coffin imbedded in her flash... I would expect some disruption of any magic directed at her."
Speaking to Vaemyr, Telagan says, "No, I prefer less.. interestin' environs."
Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr says, "Dat teasin her her to go to Barnom sounds good."
Speaking to Telagan, Lylia says, "I am always an advocate of diplomacy when it is possible, but the time for that has passed."
Speaking to Raelee, Akenna says, "That's true."
Thadston says, "I have an idea on Vlashandra."
Speaking to Lylia, Telagan says, "Everythin' often breaks down when diplomacy stops... the board has changed."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Feed her to winsthon."
Akenna asks, "Is it to give her a short trip at the end of a rope?"
Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr says, "Yeah it sounded like you thought of something a bit before."
Thadston says, "How we might be able to give her...a taste of her magic, and take it when we need to."
Telagan says, "Showed your spine, as it were, wit' the blood cultists."
Thadston looks over at Vaemyr and shakes his head.
Speaking to Gutstorm, Shinann says, "Do not try to poison Winston."
Speaking softly to Akenna, Chandrellia whispers aloud, "Or the point of a dagger."
Speaking to Leafiara, Soneiken says, "I still say we give her head to ole Lichkind, and we keep the rest for good measure."
Thadston says, "It just occured to me now. We'll see. I'll need to talk to Cordarius."
Thadston says, "We'll need access to Vlashandra. I'll want you all there."
Lylia says, "Mysteries abound."
Speaking agreeably to Soneiken, Leafiara says, "I did love your plan. Shame Slim is less fond of it."
Thadston says, "In case, well, in case Pietra is right."
Thadston smirks.
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee asks, "You have me now. What do you need Cordarius for?"
Chandrellia softly mutters, "I have several different poisons, we can give her."
Speaking to Raelee, Lylia says, "Good question."
Speaking to Thadston, Pietra says, "Now you're thinkin."
Vaemyr says, "Cordarius is the one who designed the arrows used to disable her magic."
Thadston says, "You're right. We don't need him."
Pukk says, "That sounded all kinds of wrong."
Speaking to Leafiara, Soneiken says, "He probably take her in pieces, one at a time I suppose."
Akenna says, "I...feel like that's playing with fire-- giving her a taste. Not to give Vlashandra credit but she is clever-- a taste may be all she needs."
Pukk says, "Raelee is jealous of Cordarius and wants Thadston all to herself."
Pukk says, "I knew it."
Leafiara musingly says, "Maybe if we do it in an antimagic room."
Thadston says, "Well, we might need a way to get her magic back. If Cordarius can do that."
Chandrellia softly says, "I mean it was just a drop of her confidence that got Barnom from that place to begin with."
Thadston says, "Then we'll need her secured somewhere first though."
Thadston says, "I'll keep her magic in check."
Speaking to Leafiara, Soneiken says, "O great, suggest that just so my curses and voids nae work."
Cryheart says, "Aye, giving her back her magic, is playing with fire."
Thadston tilts an arm, the blood red light shifting along the kroderine fragments in his flesh.
Speaking to Soneiken, Leafiara says, "Well, we'd still have others nearby to help."
Speaking neutrally to Thadston, Raelee says, "I have learned something about disabling bane coffins."
Soneiken says, "Oh hum."
Speaking to Cryheart, Pietra says, "Cryheart is so smart he knows letting Vlashandra out of her magical prison is a bad idea."
Vaemyr says, "We could potentially try to send magic into her, without undoing the block on her innate magic, that way it would be a finite resource she couldn't just replenish."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Cryheart not DAT shmart, he tumped me earlier."
Cryheart says, "I am just being cautious."
Speaking to Vaemyr, Telagan asks, "And when she uses that little bit of power t'shatter her bonds?"
Thadston says, "My thought is I could, tighten or ease the flow of magic to her."
Thadston taps his arms.
Cryheart asks, "Using kroderine?"
Chandrellia softly asks, "Couldn't we make a collar to fit her that will only certain magic out, and not at full power?"
Thadston says, "But it might not be pretty. It also might fail."
Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr asks, "So act like a channel?"
Thadston asks, "Do we have time?"
Thadston peers quizzically at Chandrellia.
Speaking to Thadston, Telagan says, "Might."
Telagan says, "Ain't a good bet."
Speaking to Telagan, Vaemyr says, "I suspect even with a little magic it's unlikely she could escape from all of us."
Telagan says, "Considerin' how much trouble she seems t'cause."
Lylia says, "You may also consider removing her limbs. It limits casting."
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "Do we not, I mean look at where we are now, if we put a team together, I think we could do it, we are smarter then she is, we know her tricks."
Pietra says, "What if we cut off her hands and slit her throat so she couldn't cast, and just kept her alive with blood."
Cryheart says, "Kroderine does absorb magic."
Lylia adds, "And running."
Speaking to Cryheart, Telagan says, "Ain't what kroderine'll do - is a matter of thinkin' we can use it t'moderate 'er powers."
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "Make a kroderine collar."
Thadston says, "I'm very aware my idea seems insane."
Thadston says, "I'm merely speculating."
Speaking to Thadston, Pietra asks, "And we want you to absorb her magic, why?"
Leafiara asks, "Do we truly have no access to antimagic rooms?"
Thadston says, "I want us to be able to move soon against the Knave and the Rooks."
Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr says, "Sounds verra sane."
Thadston says, "Cordarius mentioned months ago he was working on a dungeon that served like a bane coffin."
Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr asks, "Would that not also prevent us from being able to grant her some limited magic?"
Geijon elaborates, "There we agree, on th' Rooks and Knaves."
Leafiara says, "Yeah, that about sounds like him."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "Correct."
Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "I'm thinking that just giving access to mana might be enough."
Speaking to Geijon, Pietra asks, "You still planning to fight him?"
Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "Several here have had their magical talents cut off before by severing ties to the mana flows, but I'm not sure if Cordarius' bane arrows work on the same principle."
Geijon says, "Job needs finishing with th' Rooks. No more new leaders after this one."
Cryheart asks, "Would the bane allow her access to mana or cut it off completely?"
Speaking to Thadston, Lylia says, "I remember when you went after the Rooks in their nests. So much has happened since then, yet they are still flapping about. It is time to end them."
Speaking to Leafiara, Raelee says, "There are many methods. Reflection, absorbtion, dissipation, disruption..."
Thadston says, "The bane coffin won't work. We need her awake."
Thadston nods at Lylia.
Thadston asks, "Where do we stand on the Knave and Rooks?"
Chandrellia softly says, "We need to focus on one at a time and slipt ourselves to the point of not being able to do anything."
Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra exclaims, "But if we did that, it might work!"
Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr says, "Defensive mosly."
Pukk whispers something to Pietra.
Speaking to Thadston, Leafiara says, "Well, while you were preparing things for the infiltration team, we did draw up some plans in the war room. Maybe just the seeds of them or initial ideas in need of refining."
Pietra whispers something to Pukk.
Speaking to Pietra, Geijon maintains, "We fight those who must be fought, planned or otherwise."
Speaking to Leafiara, Kippe urges, "Go on."
Speaking to Geijon, Pietra asks, "So you going to punch Thadston or what?"
Leafiara says, "I'm not exactly confident in this 'fake shipment of weapons' plan as a lure for Mother. Rook scouts maybe, but if the target is Mother, it seems a bit... too minor."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "I remember the plan. The frist part of the plan was to plan something, the second part we haven't figured out yet but the third part was profit."
Stormyrain asks, "What is Mother's take on Rone?"
Thadston says, "Except, there is a real shipment coming soon."
[Gutstorm accidentally fogs us away and we go back; cutting out all that stuff]
[Hearthstone, Front Porch]
Airy and open, the porch is enclosed by smooth, freshly painted white modwir up to a height of about four feet. As you ponder the sky-blue color of the ceiling and a lacework of deep green ivy that crisscrosses the open space between posts, the hubbub of the world beyond quickly fades away. Rocking chairs of various sizes are an inviting sight, and an elegant green marble arch provides a tantalizing view of the splendors inside the old manor. You also see an affronted tropical spirit that is flying around, a scorched oak sideboard with some stuff on it, a purple modwir bin, a doorman and the porch steps.
Stormyrain says, "...Gutstorm."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "I couldn't have done it better myself."
Thadston says, "What do you mean? I'm not going to use Casi as bait, if that's what you mean."
(OOC) Gutstorm's player whispers to the group, "I literally clicked the wrong button :(."
Speaking to Thadston, Leafiara says, "Sorry about that. The captain was in the middle of saying something."
Thadston peers quizzically at Stormyrain.
Speaking to Thadston, Stormyrain says, "We don't need Casi, but the idea of her."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Honesh mishtake, me shwear."
(OOC) Pietra's player whispers to the group, "Well at least you didn't void us or something."
(OOC) Cryheart's player whispers to the group, "Is ok..we all or most of us hae done the before."
Speaking to Thadston, Leafiara asks, "Whoever helped you create the illusion that you were Walkar during the battles against Raznel, do you still have access to that person?"
Pietra whispers something to Pukk.
Stormyrain asks, "Maybe a 'load of weapons' is not enough lure...but what about the idea that Rone has been captured and is being brought in for trial? Would the Rooks interfere to free Rone?"
Stormyrain shrugs.
Pukk whispers something to Pietra.
Thrassus says, "Doubtful."
Leafiara says, "Even if they interfered to attack Rone themselves, that might be enough."
Thadston looks over at Leafiara and shakes his head. [based on timing, likely a response to her question about the illusions rather than her comment adding on to Stormy's plan, but theoretically could be either]
Stormyrain nods faintly.
Pietra whispers something to Pukk.
Stormyrain says, "It was an idea."
Speaking ruefully to Thadston, Leafiara says, "Ah, unfortunate."
Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr says, "Do you still have Rone's outfit and gear? We could create a new Rone as bait."
Leafiara says, "Illusions would have been perfect for that plan, or mine."
Thadston says, "I was just thinking that."
Speaking suddenly to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "I like it."
Thadston nods at Vaemyr.
Thadston says, "The Rooks might want her gauntlets."
Geijon states, "I had broached a more inviting target and a legitimate defensive manuever along th' Old mine Road and Lyserian hills along with leveraging some of th' known experts who set th' log traps in th' forests."
Vaemyr says, "Aye, we might draw out the Knave too."
Thrassus says, "A shipment of elemental essences might draw them out."
Pukk says, "I say we dress up Pietra as Rone and have her run around doing Rone things."
Thadston asks, "For their handpylons?"
Thadston peers quizzically at Thrassus.
Thrassus nods.
Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "She's a bit too tall, I think. I considered that too."
The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Rone hugged me when me had ice cream on me beard, she nice lady."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "We could chop a foot off."
Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr asks, "Ye knows wha be in da shipments dat be now on da way?"
Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "I bet Chandi would break my legs a bit."
Thadston says, "Invar weapons."
Thadston nods at Goldstr.
Speaking softly to Pietra, Chandrellia says, "I am not hurting you."
Thrassus says, "It might work, it really depends on how their essence supplies are faring."
Goldstr says, "Invar."
Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra exclaims, "But it's for a good cause. Dress up time for me!"
Speaking softly to Pietra, Chandrellia says, "No, you are too valuable."
Pukk says, "We could dress up Chandrellia like Rone but then all she would be doing is talking everybody's ears off."
Speaking to Thadston, Soneiken says, "Kroderine or kodera weapons."
Speaking to Thrassus, Lylia says, "They are already amply supplied with the small pylons, but fuel for them...that is another matter."
Pukk says, "The Rooks would surrender right away then."
Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra says, "I have no value in this ridiculous plotting."
Geijon begins chuckling at Pietra!
Speaking softly to Pietra, Chandrellia says, "More than you think."
Speaking to Geijon, Pietra says, "You, shut up."
Thadston asks, "What's our end goal for both?"
Thadston asks, "Capture or kill their leaders?"
Chandrellia softly says, "Kill, send a message."
Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr says, "Either or but capture preferred."
Chandrellia softly says, "Or both."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Well if ye capture, dontcha jush gotta deal wiffem agin in da future?"
Chandrellia softly says, "Capture then kill."
Leafiara says, "Mother probably has information from years of being around town that we can take advantage of, same as what the Magister was arguing with Vlashandra earlier."
Speaking softly to Gutstorm, Chandrellia says, "That's my point."
Cryheart says, "Why not capture, and force them to reveal their members."
Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr says, "I think so, I'd prefer capture since there's a lot we don't know."
Leafiara says, "The Knave... a newcomer, so less so."
Akenna says, "Shouldn't it be... capture... trial.. then you know-- death if they deserve it."
Shinann says, "Capture then trial."
Geijon suggests, "We've killed several of th' Rooks leaders. It didn't accomplish what we wanted."
Pukk whispers something to Pietra.
Lylia says, "The Rooks? Something of their ilk will always sprout here the way weeds grow up through cobblestones. The key is to uproot the weeds. Kill Mother, kill her brood, let the next flock of Rooks be more tractable."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Who gun be da Judge? Renpaw shtill hidin?"
Akenna says, "I think putting them on trial sends a message..."
Shinann says, "I want some answers."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "That is an interesting question too."
Akenna says, "A serious one."
Speaking drunkenly to Leafiara, Gutstorm slurs, "Me make a GREAT depooty judge."
Speaking to Thadston, Geijon says, "We want to end their influence on our city."
Cryheart says, "Killing the head dinnae always kill the root."
Leafiara says, "No one seems to have any idea how Manard is claiming power."
Thadston says, "Capture, kill, a trial. I think we all agree."
Thadston says, "None of them get away."
Lylia says, "Indeed."
Bernadette softly asks, "Innat order?"
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "Sadly I must agree with the others, capture, then trial, then if seen fit, death by hanging."
Akenna says, "I mean... that's a little out of order, but sure."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ue kin shkip two stepsh, shave lottsha time and headache, jush shayin."
Pietra whispers something to Pukk.
Pukk whispers something to Pietra.
Pietra whispers something to Pukk.
Goldstr says, "Capture, Interrogate, Trial/kill."
Akenna says, "It isn't about saving time, it is about what is right."
Thadston says, "We'll spend the next few days then deciding on our best course of action against the Knave and the Rooks."
Daily Darkstone
Thadston says, "Ca..."
Thadston clears his throat.
Lylia says, "To have a trial, there must be a judge, one who is not bought -- or at least, one who is not bought with the wrong person's coin."
Leafiara interjects, "Just for the record, you all do realize our track record of keeping prisoners secure isn't exactly... stellar, right?"
Thadston says, "Rone had some information about the Daily Darkstone."
Shinann says, "I just would like to find out if the Knave is the real leader or if someone is over him... the Rooks... well, it is the Rooks."
Thadston says, "I took it. We'll see where it goes. I'll need you all if it pans out."
Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr says, "Now this I gotta hear."
Back to Barnom
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "... and Barnom Slim. If your suggestion regarding Vlashandra works, this town will need to brace for another round of aggression from him."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Day why we shkip shtep one and tree, Leafi."
Speaking interestedly to Thadston, Leafiara says, "Alright, we'll be in on it, I'm sure."
Pukk whispers something to Pietra.
Pietra whispers something to Pukk.
Thadston shrugs at Raelee.
Thadston says, "I will be honest, I am more in favor of handing over Vlashandra once we get the information we need."
Raelee takes a moment to observe Thadston.
Thadston says, "When in truth, I wish to strangle her for the ploy of Aralyte."
Speaking evenly to Thadston, Raelee says, "I see."
Pietra asks, "How do we even know that the pair of them won't just make everything completely worse?"
Speaking drunkenly to Thadston, Gutstorm slurs, "Me peppered to look utter way."
Chandrellia softly asks, "If she gives the information we need and doesn't deceive us, there is no guarantee she will even tell us the truth is there?"
Speaking in Faendryl, Lylia coldly says something you don't understand.
Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara says, "I'm sure they will. But we have no idea how to kill Slim at the moment considering his... unique circumstances."
Speaking to Lylia, Akenna says, "I don't know what you said, but I probably agree with you."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Removal body parts? Yeah, that's rough."
Speaking in Faendryl, Thadston says something you don't understand.
Thadston nods at Lylia.
Speaking to Akenna, Kippe assures, "You would."
Speaking wryly to Pietra, Leafiara asks, "You ever been along killing liches in the Scatter?"
Geijon whispers something to Lylia.
Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara assures, "Trust me, I wish it were simple."
Berost deeply says, "We done with tha tip toe'n about? Time to jest say we got to do what we have to do and end them folk what threaten us."
Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr asks, "Sir ye speak many tounges?"
Speaking drunkenly to Leafiara, Gutstorm slurs, "Me not wanna kill Shlim."
Speaking to Pukk, Pietra says, "I bet they're not whispering sweet nothings to each other. They sound angry and professional."
Thadston says, "In all honesty, I do not think we have the means to stand against Barnom yet. Not yet."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk asks, "Has anybody tried to use symbol of turning on Barnom?"
Thadston nods at Chandrellia.
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Tadshton shmart."
Thadston says, "Your concern is valid Chandrellia."
Leafiara says, "We could probably defeat many of his forces, but it's Slim himself we can't do anything about--so he'd just return again and again."
Akenna incredulously asks, "So you want to give him a way to strengthen his defenses? Give him some half-mad woman to kill more people?"
Thadston says, "My idea is akin to torture. It is what it is."
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia asks, "I'm just saying, we have no real definitive way do we?"
Speaking to Pietra, Pukk says, "Thadston and Chandrellia...the untold love story."
Speaking to Thadston, Soneiken says, "He's got most of his city back, save for a small corner, now he is asking for stuff, then he'll demand, and on and on and on, we shouldnt ever give in to the Lich, not give him one inch of power or domnain over us, its not a good item to give to him PERIOD."
Geijon says, "Least you put it plain."
Speaking to Leafiara, Telagan says, "Aye, but ain't better to kick that phylactery down the road a bits? Easier if he comes back after Rooks an' Knave are dealt wit'."
Goldstr asks, "Did nae Barnom promise us help 'gainst da Knave an Rooks if got da Lich's Landin?"
Speaking to Telagan, Leafiara says, "That's my thinking too."
Thadston says, "Imagine the torture of the flow of mana to her, and cut off again, back and forth, getting what we need from her, so she gets what she needs from us."
Thadston nods at Soneiken.
Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Maybe make a deal with the folks up north, they do have a lich expert who might have some ideas."
Thadston says, "You are right in many ways."
Thadston nods at Soneiken.
Speaking to Thadston, Telagan asks, "An' what's she doin' wit' that mana?"
Telagan says, "Ain't bakin' manna bread, I bets."
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia asks, "So you are saying, turn it on and off and give her just enough to taste it then take it away again?"
Thadston says, "If we broker with the Lich again, the string grows, and he'll want more."
Thadston nods at Soneiken.
Thadston says, "But if we call his bluff and he is rattled and rises..."
Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra says, "Sounds like flirting to me."
Thadston says, "We are the Lich's Army."
Thadston nods at Chandrellia.
Speaking to Thadston, Soneiken says, "We standfast."
Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr says, "Ah! Got yer point der."
Vaemyr says, "And he did kinda get his town back, so he has more resources than before."
Thadston says, "Yes. I am saying I will torture Vlashandra with the flow of magic to make her suffer and tell us what we want to know."
Thadston says, "Then we can throw her broken self to the Lich to clean her up."
Speaking to Thadston, Soneiken says, "The many will always triumph ove the one or the few, we will not be his army."
Speaking to Thadston, Akenna says, "It's a mistake."
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "Oohh how I wish I could watch that, to delight in the irony of watching her suffer as she made so many suffer in this town that night at the lake."
Speaking to Thadston, Akenna says, "It's such a bad mistake."
Speaking to Thadston, Soneiken says, "Give in to him, and we become his pawns."
Lylia says, "Torture is not always an effective means of extracting information, surprisingly enough, but in this case...well. This is not merely physical torment. It is the promise of something more that may press her into sharing some truths."
Thadston nods at Lylia.
Speaking softly to Lylia, Chandrellia says, "I hope so."
Thadston says, "I learned several things in Hendor."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "Perhaps we are overcomplicating it."
Thadston says, "The perfect blend of torture and promise gets what you want more often than not."
Speaking to Raelee, Pietra says, "I think you're right."
Telagan says, "Torture only produces lies t'make the hurtin' stop."
Speaking to Thadston, Akenna asks, "When this is all done... she needs to answer for what she's done. Can you make good on making her answer for it, if you do this?"
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "Slim suggests he can compel her to speak. If he could be given a means to speak to her while she is still restrained and contained..."
Speaking to Thadston, Pietra says, "So we're all meant to stand around and watch you torture her? That sounds hideous."
Thadston says, "War is hideous."
Thadston nods at Pietra.
Pietra nods at Thadston.
Speaking softly to Pietra, Chandrellia says, "That, sounds, satisfying."
Speaking to Thadston, Telagan asks, "So we're recognizin' Knaves and Rooks as sovereigns now?"
Thadston says, "No we're going to kill them."
Telagan says, "You can't go t'war with your own population."
Thadston nods at Telagan.
Speaking to Thadston, Pietra says, "That doesn't quite sound like war to me. More like crimes."
Speaking slowly to Telagan, Leafiara says, "We're literally here deciding how to battle them." [misunderstood what exactly he was driving at]
Pietra whispers something to Leafiara.
Speaking to Raelee, Lylia asks, "But then, what would induce the Lich to govern her tongue in such a fashion?"
Thadston asks, "So your plan is get the Lich and Vlashandra in a room?"
Speaking to Leafiara, Telagan says, "No. You're literally here decidin' how to torture someone."
Thadston peers quizzically at Raelee.
Speaking to Leafiara, Telagan says, "There's a subtle difference."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "We have chests full of scrying orbs, Thadston."
Speaking to Telagan, Leafiara says, "We can carry on multiple conversations. We've discussed all three topics."
Thrassus asks, "What about waking Rodnay and see if he can scour her mind for the information we seek?"
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "There are numerous means to communicate at a distance."
Chandrellia softly asks, "Were you there at the Lake the night she sliced my momma's face and my sissy's, and slit my throat thre times, as everyone watched?"
Speaking to Leafiara, Telagan says, "Aye, war on your own citizens an' a woman tortured."
Pukk says, "We could always let Gutstorm do the interrogating. That will torture her enough."
Speaking to Telagan, Vaemyr says, "We discussed the plan to create a new Rone, and the weapon shipments as lures for the Rooks and Knave... no torture involved."
Geijon whispers something to Pietra.
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "And threaten her wid a good time? me pash."
Speaking to Vaemyr, Telagan asks, "Are we skippin' over the Vlashandra part?"
Pietra whispers something to Geijon.
Speaking to Telagan, Leafiara says, "Well, that is the reason my proposal centered around capturing Mother as the head."
Thrassus says, "I'd say she would be helpless to resist his mind."
Speaking to Telagan, Leafiara says, "The Knave's people are outsider mercenaries, though."
Speaking to Pietra, Geijon says, "None needed from me."
Thadston says, "I would much prefer your plan, than torture."
Thadston nods at Raelee.
Speaking to Geijon, Pietra says, "I am not a fool. I can express my reservations and concerns as well as anyone."
Speaking to Leafiara, Telagan says, "An' is fine - but t'idea of torturin' people, even those who've done most wrong - makes us no better'n them."
Chandrellia softly asks, "The way Lylia and others had hopes of saving someone they seem dear to only to be lied to and made fools of?"
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "... and if we need her again in the future, she may be more willing."
Lylia coolly says, "The torture can come later, then, and at other Faendryl hands."
Thadston grins at Lylia.
Thrassus asks, "It would be better than torture perhaps?"
Lylia says, "I took a calculated risk. I was not made a fool."
Thrassus says, "Also less vulnerable to lies."
Chandrellia softly says, "She needs to be ended, one way or another."
Speaking heavily to Telagan, Leafiara says, "If it helps, Vlashandra claims to love pain."
Xorus says, "Thrassus raises a fine point."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Faendryl's inta shum kinky shtuff huh?"
Leafiara suddenly says, "Though, come to think of it, that's a reason torture might not work."
Speaking to Thadston, Raelee says, "Thank you."
Speaking to Telagan, Vaemyr says, "Oh yes we'll just let all the mass murdering, power hungry, people go and frolick off after we give them a good scolding..."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Well that's an excellent point right there."
Speaking softly to Lylia, Chandrellia says, "Ok my apologies on that then, it was still very wrong of what she did to you and the others."
Lylia admits, "Torture is satisfying but not always accurate in the information it produces."
Speaking to Chandrellia, Lylia says, "She has wronged a great many, and in a great many ways. There is no doubt of that."
Speaking to Vaemyr, Telagan says, "Aye, so let's descend t'mass murderin' ourselves. Much better."
Thadston nods at Raelee.
Pietra says, "Let's give Barnom the actual town too, so all these hideous folks can be happy."
Chandrellia softly says, "Only mass murder those that want to mass murder us, it's kill or be killed and I won't be killed by some poor excuse for a mage."
Soneiken says, "What if she knows something dangerous to Barnom, what if for instance she knows the location of his Phylactery, and he just aim to squash the threat, especially is she hasnt shared it, or its locked in her unconcious mind, what then? I like the communicate over distance plan, but avail her to him if we don't know what the Lich seeks."
Thadston says, "Then that's what we should try first. Get her to speak."
Speaking to Telagan, Vaemyr says, "I'll do what needs to be done in situations that arise, always have and always will, people can judge those actions by whatever means they wish."
Thadston nods at Soneiken.
Speaking to Vaemyr, Telagan says, "I'm sure they will."
Thadston says, "We could spend a thousand years weighing all risks."
Speaking to Telagan, Leafiara asks, "The Knave's people are an invading force, same as every other enemy. I think I sort of understand your position, but in what situation would killing *not* be murder to you?"
Thadston says, "Every action and plan has a risk."
Thadston says, "We'll never find a good one without it."
Geijon says, "Barnom probably isn't exactly what we view as a lich anymore. His soul was destroyed before Vlashandra returned him."
Thadston says, "But allowing the Lich to speak to Vlashandra at least protects our soul a little bit longer."
Speaking to Thadston, Soneiken says, "Thats the problem isnt it know, Liches probably do have 1000 years to spend..."
Speaking to Leafiara, Telagan says, "Ain't advocatin' for us t'all join hands - ends require means. But there's killin' someone clean and then there's what's Sir, heh, Andrews suggests."
Pietra says, "Our soul? Now we're bringing that into it."
Speaking amusedly to Telagan, Leafiara says, "Well, fair enough."
Lylia says, "More to the point, it could result in more accurate information, and that is the point. Not tormenting her."
Lylia adds, "...that comes later."
Thadston nods at Lylia.
Badge In
A young man arrives, a few tiny scars on his cheek, barely visible beneath the growing stubble of a beard. His eyes are tired, but there is still something of a spark in them, perhaps old, perhaps new.
Vaemyr asks, "So... assuming we get the information we want, do we let Slim take her afterwards?"
The young man approaches Thadston and nods to him, whispering something.
Leafiara greets, "Good eve there."
Thadston nods to the young man.
Speaking to Thadston, Pietra asks, "Nap time? What's going on now?"
Speaking to Vaemyr, Lylia says, "It might be the thing that would induce the lich to speak to her. A fair exchange of information."
Thadston removes an etched militia badge from his cloak and hands it to the man, who in turn salutes Thadston, then salutes Shinann, and pins the badge on his coat before walking off down the steps.
Thadston grins.
Shinann nods.
Thadston says, "The shadows are receeding for some."
Speaking to Lylia, Vaemyr says, "I just didn't want... an accident to happen afterwards and uhh ruin our peaceful arrangement."
Speaking to Shinann, Soneiken says, "New meat, the heads will be clean now."
Leafiara says, "That's good. They'll recede more when we take in the Knave."
Goldstr says, "Sounds good da Militia comin back."
Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr says, "That's good to see."
Thadston offers Shinann an etched militia badge.
Shinann accepts Thadston's etched militia badge.
Shinann nods at Thadston.
Shinann offers Asben an etched militia badge.
Thadston nods at Leafiara.
Asben accepts Shinann's etched militia badge.
Speaking to Shinann, Soneiken asks, "Well you do have ploish doornobs and such first, right?"
Asben beams!
Asben puts on an etched militia badge.
Asben says, "Took a while to get that badge."
Asben chuckles.
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Got any eshra badgesh?"
Asben turns toward Thadston and renders a sharp hand salute.
Asben turns toward Shinann and renders a sharp hand salute.
The blood red kroderine fragments along Thadston's arm darken for a moment and his face pales briefly.
Shinann smiles at Asben.
Chandrellia softly says, "Congrats."
Chandrellia smiles at Asben.
Thadston says, "I think we've went in circles long enough this night. I need some rest."
Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr says, "Tis getting late, perhaps we should retire soon."
Speaking to Asben, Pietra says, "Well I guess we can't hang out anymore."
Thadston says, "Send a big loud notice to the Lich."
Cryheart says, "Rest well."
Thadston nods.
Speaking affably to Thadston, Leafiara says, "Fair enough. Rest well."
Speaking softly to Thadston, Chandrellia says, "Rest well Thadston."
Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr asks, "Dem shards hurtin ye now Sir?"
Thadston says, "Let's see about having a date with the Lich and his girl."
Speaking to Asben, Pietra says, "I'm a bad one. I don't follow rules."
Asben says, "I just kill things when they invade the town."
Berost deeply says, "Dates sound good an all, but not with them two."
Speaking to Asben, Pietra says, "A lot of us do. But nice shiny thing ya got there."
Akenna whispers aloud, "It's a mistake."
Speaking to Thadston, Lylia says, "Rest well. Try not to die. You still owe me."
Lylia flashes a quick grin at Thadston.
Thadston begins chuckling at Lylia!
Lylia says, "I have a long memory."
Lylia winks.
Thadston says, "I don't think I could if I tried."
Lylia exclaims, "Good!"
Chandrellia softly says, "At least the weather cleared up a bit."
Chandrellia softly says, "Maybe it will end on a nice night."
Thadston says, "Soon we'll hopefully have the Lich out of town."
Thadston says, "And our targets down to 2."
Pietra whispers something to Pukk.
Leafiara agrees, "We do want him out before we add corpses to his army, ideally."
Thadston nods at Leafiara.
Rendena softly says, "As far as I know, I'm single."
Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "That I will agree with."
Thadston says, "Goodnight all."
Lord Thadston just went down the porch steps.