A Knight To Remember - 2021-05-04 - For the Frontier's Future (log)
Ivastaen 4-5, 5121
by Leafiara Autumnwind of the TownCrier
The Night in a Nutshell
Some dark hooded figures move hurriedly across some nearby rooftops. A small freckle-faced boy slips into the area and pauses to lean against the oak tree. He tosses a small coin up and down, catching it playfully then slapping it on the top of his other hand. "Shanty Town," he whispers, then keeps flipping his coin. You notice every time it comes up heads. The boy slips off.
[Wehnimer's, Shanty Town] The tracks of wagon wheels rut the path through here, forming tiny rivulets that connect the puddles. A few sparse bushes and a tiny garden outside one of the shanties do little to relieve the monotony of the otherwise indistinguishable dwellings to the north and east. The western path leads back to town. You also see a grey-beaked dark hooded figure, a grey-beaked dark hooded figure, a grey-beaked dark hooded figure and a grey-beaked dark hooded figure. The hooded figures step aside slightly, as Mother emerges from behind them, clad in her shadows and mask. Speaking surprisedly to Mother, Leafiara says, "Ah, Mother, you're back." Pukk whispers something to Mother. Mother softly says, "I am never gone." Mother nods at Pukk. Leafiara acknowledges, "Well... true." Mother softly says, "I am making good on my promise to inform you of our next move." Mother softly says, "The Darkstone Bay Consortium is no ally of Wehnimer's Landing. Despite their gilt-lined words." Mother softly says, "Their invar weapons will not make it to their hands." Mother softly says, "I will not force your hand like with the hand-pylons." Mother softly says, "My intentions are known. I have little doubt the Consortium is not preparing for us as well." Mother softly says, "We will not allow the Consortium or its Armigers to stand in our way." Mother softly says, "Nor will we trade one enemy, the Knave, for another, the Consortium." Mother softly says, "Both are a threat." Mother softly says, "We received your note." Mother nods at Pukk. Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "They seem to feel the same about you." Pukk nods. Pukk says, "I'm glad." Pukk says, "The Knaves and the Consortium are the same thing anyways."
Speaking understandingly to Mother, Leafiara asks, "Listen, it's not that I blame you or anything, as the threat's well known by most standing here, but... can you really do this dance forever?" Mother softly asks, "What do you mean?" Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "You seem to only trust and rely on yourself and your followers." Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "But you don't have to be so alone." Mother softly says, "You are welcome to join us then, when we attack the wagons and the armigers." Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "There are more here that stand with you then you may think." Leafiara says, "You maneuver and plan and--" Leafiara gazes up into the heavens. Speaking to Mother, Leafiara asks, "I'm saying... you're about to walk into a suicide mission if Thadston gets involved. Why does it have to be this way, always at odds?" Speaking to Mother, Goldstr says, "Seems woulds be better fer ye an yers to join us and da Militia." Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "As Sir Goldstr said." Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "We needed spy work to break the blood cult. We needed spy work to expose the Daily Darkstone." Leafiara says, "The value of the shadows is well understood." Leafiara says, "But that doesn't mean you have to keep operating on your own outside the law." Mother softly says, "We are the last tide that keeps Wehnimer's Landing at the shores of freedom." Mother softly says, "Because the militia made a mistake in absorbing Thadston and raising his banner, does not mean we will make the same error."
Pietra whispers something to Mother. Mother nods at Pietra. Speaking curiously to Mother, Ycelacie says, "Mother." Mother softly says, "Badges and tabards? They are chains." Speaking to Mother, Ycelacie says, "Why do you think rebelling is the best for the most people." Mother softly says, "You choose to see us as rebels." Mother softly says, "We fight for continued freedom." Ycelacie playfully says, "Seems like something a rebel would say."
Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "Sooner or later, the Landing will catch up to you. You know its history, and you know no Rook leader lasts forever. But you can end the clash on your own terms instead of... whatever will happen, sooner or later." Mother softly says, "We will not miss the opportunity to claim a prize for the Brotherhood, and rob the Consortium of weapons, in the chaos that is sure to befall the town this weekend." Mother softly asks, "End it?" Mother peers quizzically at Leafiara. Mother softly asks, "You mean surrender?" Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "No, I mean end the clash and form an accord or truce." Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "I know that you're trying to do good for the Landing. I really do. But if this past year has taught us anything, it's that sometimes it doesn't matter what you're actually trying to do. It's what people perceive." Mother softly asks, "Form a truce with who?" Mother softly says, "The Knave? Never." Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "Us. The town's defenders." Mother softly says, "The Consortium? To honor their coup? No." Mother softly says, "My presence here tonight is close to a truce. We speak, we communicate, I have warned you of our plans, should you wish to join our attack, or step aside and not be harmed." Speaking to Mother, Leafiara concedes, "It is getting closer than the past, I do agree." Mother softly says, "As I said, we are the last tide for freedom. Otherwise the Empire, the Consortium, the Knave, and anyone else who comes next, would wash up and over the town." Leafiara acknowledges, "And I'm not unsympathetic to that concern." Speaking to Mother, Pietra says, "Fair enough, I think. This is more than is deserved, coming out, risking. There are many who'd kill you, only that Thadston wants you captured alive." Mother nods at Pietra. Speaking to Mother, Pietra says, "I suspect that will be an impossible task for anyone to complete. Though it might be amusing to watch it be tried."
Mother softly says, "We will not ignore the Knave's advances. But likewise, we will not pass on the opportunity to take from the Consortium." Mother softly says, "When the Knave arrives from sea, you may find our arrows at your side. But if you find yourself trying to help the Consortium's wagons, you may find our blades in your side." Mother softly says, "If Thadston comes for us, we will have no choice but to defend ourselves." Mother softly says, "But the Brotherhood's concern is the Knave and the Consortium." Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "Most of here all of in fact I feel would be more than happy to see Amos dead and his head on a pike at the town gates." Speaking to Mother, Goldstr says, "Sir Andrews nae be comin fer yers less dey interfere." Mother softly says, "Then you keep to your targets, and we will keep to ours." Mother softly says, "We will also not idly stand by and allow the armigers to throw anyone they want in a cell. We'll cross that path if needed." Speaking to Mother, Pukk says, "As long as the Rooks will know friend from foe." Mother nods.
Mother softly says, "Our mission will be to take the weapons, and also protect the streets." Speaking to Mother, Leafiara asks, "The streets? Just with covering arrow fire, I would hope?" Leafiara says, "Thadston's likely to kill on sight if you take to the streets visibly." Mother softly says, "We are best served in the shadows and on rooftops." Speaking to Mother, Geijon agrees, "And masked." Mother softly says, "We all wear masks. Some of shadow, some of flesh." Speaking softly to Geijon, Chandrellia says, "We all wear masks of some sort, some just choose to live behind theirs and never take them off." Mother agrees with Chandrellia. Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "You always say that, but..." Leafiara relents, "Well, no, I do understand." Leafiara says, "It's easy to get tired of two-faced people, so you became no-faced people, I suppose." Leafiara mutters, "I can't even really criticize it." Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Self preservation of a sort." Leafiara says, "I just wish you'd take a leap of faith and trust us more." Leafiara says, "Maybe one day." Mother softly says, "I stand here, we are speaking. That is as much trust as is afforded. I am afraid many of your troubles are not born with the Brotherhood." Speaking simply to Mother, Leafiara agrees, "That much is true."
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia asks, "Maybe not but why make our protecting the town harder then it has to be? I respect you, based solely on what I have seen in the past, but isn't there a time when you could use allies to aid in what your common goal is with each other?" Geijon raises his hand. Mother softly says, "We are able to accomplish many things in the shadows, that those who operate in the light of day cannot do." Mother nods at Chandrellia. Speaking to Mother, Geijon asks, "Mind a question?" Mother softly says, "Spurs are chains. Badges are chains. Moot Hall is a chain." Mother peers quizzically at Geijon. Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "Yes, I know, I have seen and heard voices in the winds, but there is a time when one can only do so much, we are not asking for your trust wholeheartedly, just a bit more, extend that trust to us and let us show we are sincere in what we say."
Mother turns an inquisitive ear toward Geijon. Speaking to Mother, Geijon inquires, "Why do you want weapons? I can understand their need, but is th' pull of th' mask so strong you nor none of yours would take freedom just th' same, weapons forged and earned by just work and due, militia work with th' Captains...why arrows from th' roof and distrust?" Mother softly says, "The weapons enhance our ranks, while weakening the ranks of the armigers." Mother softly says, "Again, you try to lure the Brotherhood with the promise of pardons and the militia." Speaking to Mother, Geijon says, "And my weapons, against your Rooks and it's little argument some prowess among us, yet here you and th' Rooks are, not gone." Mother softly says, "Wehnimer's Landing is at war. Even when the outward threats seem gone, even if the Knave is butchered, or whatever next enemy comes to the town gates is squashed, the war continues. It is endless." Mother softly says, "Wehnimer's Landing is just one accord away from true freedom." Mother softly says, "From losing that freedom." Mother softly says, "The Brotherhood does not find pleasure in our methods. In the darkness, in the shadows, in the underbelly. But our masks, our secrets, our operations, they allow us to make an impact. They allow us to accomplish that which an outstanding member of the militia in a shiny badge and crisp tabard could not do." Speaking to Mother, Fahlo says, "I've seen the Militia back down on a number of occasions just cause of some windbag in the Hall." Mother agrees with Fahlo. Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "All we are saying at least most of us, is that you aren't alone in this fight, we are fighting for the same common goal, and on the same common ground, why not at least call a truce with Thadston and the others and fight off the Knave and the Consortium together. After that, see where things end up." Mother softly says, "Thadston is not our target." Mother softly says, "As I explained. The Knave and the Consortium are." Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "No he isn't, and you aren't his, unless you get in the way, as he states. If we all fight together as one, then no one will be in anyone's way except the Knave and Amos." Mother softly says, "As I explained, our mission will be to take the weapon wagons, and protect the town if the Knave's new forces arrive." Chandrellia softly mutters, "Stubborn as an orc." Mother softly says, "If the armigers try to stop us, we will stop them." Mother softly says, "Your goal should be preventing the Consortium from getting more weapons and power." Mother nods at Chandrellia. Mother softly says, "Do not get frustrated because our goals are aligned properly, and yours are in need of some adjustments."
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "Ok now hold up, our goals are aligned just the same as yours, to be rid of the Knave and the Consortium, we are here to try and help protect you and the Rooks from unnecessary killing, we are trying to reach a middle ground, but you keep backpedaling away." Mother softly says, "If you join us on our strike, you are welcome to. If you step aside, we understand." Mother softly asks, "Define your middle ground?" Mother peers quizzically at Chandrellia. Chandrellia flails her arms about. Mother softly asks, "We speak of attacking the Consortium. You say you want middle ground? Then what?" Mother softly asks, "Allow the Consortium to get the weapons?" Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "As I have and others have stated, to fight together, if only for this, on reason to be rid of the Knave and the Consortium. After that, see what happens." Mother softly says, "If that is your middle ground, it sounds like a surrender." [referring to the idea of letting them get the weapons] Mother softly says, "Then join us in attacking the wagons." Mother nods at Chandrellia. Mother softly says, "If middle ground is to fight together, then join us. Help keep the weapons from the Consortium." Mother nods at Chandrellia. Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "Fine, if my soul is able to be here for the attack, then I will assist on the wagons and the taking of them. I will not raise up against a Rook, so I do hope one does nae raise up against me." Mother softly says, "We will not." Mother nods at Chandrellia. Mother softly says, "We have no intention of killing militia members. We have no intention of killing Hendorans." Mother softly says, "Our goal is the weapons, and defending the town, and if needed, ourselves." Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "I do respect you, and what I have seen you do for the town more than once." Mother softly says, "Sides will be drawn. Remember what future you want for Wehnimer's Landing. Do not get lost in the danger of today's fog, only to be blindsided by the enemy of tomorrow." Mother slips off into the shadows. The dark hooded figures slip off.
Log
Meeting with Mother
[Town Square, Southeast]
Pedestrians and wagon traffic move off in all directions here, some going to the large intersection with South Ring Road, others crisscrossing the square via the bazaar. Men and women carrying neatly tied parcels or sacks and coils of rope slung over their arms emerge from the wooden facade of the old general store. You also see the Markx disk, an ivy-covered white monir tower, a black imperial wagon with a glowing blue-white pylon on it and a mushy black door.
Also here: Markx, Grand Lord Gryzzlbok, Event Planner Leafiara, Seaward Gutstorm, Pietra
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.
From nearby, you hear Pukk yell, "Leafiara! Get back here!"
[Town Square Central]
This is the heart of the main square of Wehnimer's Landing. The impromptu shops of the bazaar are clustered around this central gathering place, where townsfolk, travellers, and adventurers meet to talk, conspire or raise expeditions to the far-flung reaches of Elanith. At the north end, an old well, with moss-covered stones and a craggy roof, is shaded from the moonlight by a strong, robust tree. The oak is tall and straight, and it is apparent that the roots run deep. You also see a black-toed saddleback foxhound, an amber-eyed tawny range wolf, the Ebonwall disk, the Nansumee disk, the Waraugh disk, the translucent Cosmicrain disk, a pale-faced coppery barn owl, the Kiwoeachi disk, a musty white longcoat, the Lowqon disk, the Rype disk, a disk of black olive-laden bread, a round silver-banded barrel, an herbal remedy donation bin, some stone benches with some stuff on it and obvious signs of someone hiding.
Also here: Event Planner Leafiara, Kippe, Ebonwall, Nansumee, Tarine, Pukk, Waraugh, Qilou, Cosmicrain, Enenra, Berost, Kiwoeachi, Lowqon, Rype
Some dark hooded figures move hurriedly across some nearby rooftops.
Pukk recites:
"Everybody join Leafiara"
Leafiara curiously says, "Hm."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Shome jerk out da fire out."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra says, "Don't do that again."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "I'm not letting you off that easily."
Speaking to Chandrellia, Leifa says, "Oh my Chandy."
Speaking suspiciously to Pukk, Tarine says, "I guess all the better to keep an eye on her..."
Speaking lightly to Fahlo, Leafiara says, "Apparently the Rooks are out and about."
Speaking to Leafiara, Fahlo says, "Heard they were having a meeting in the Square."
Speaking to Chandrellia, Leifa says, "There was a vat of hot oil spilling on folks heads right here a moment ago."
Rozanikka asks, "Imminent excitement?"
Bernadette softly says, "I be right back."
Speaking to Rozanikka, Tarine exclaims, "Think so! Maybe it's time to whack and smack and slam!"
Speaking to Pukk, Pietra asks, "You should do that reciting thing, no?"
Speaking softly to Leifa, Chandrellia exclaims, "So I heard!"
Speaking to Pietra, Pukk says, "Already did."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me gotsha werk on me aim."
Speaking to Pukk, Pietra says, "Ah, I was late, I was making sure that tower was safe."
Bernadette softly says, "I was choppin."
Pukk recites:
"Everybody join Leafiara"
Pietra asks, "Did it rain oil down here?"
Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara mutters, "You do realize that now more people are going to think I'm the Rook Queen, right?"
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "I hope so. It's about time they knew."
Tarine gratefully exclaims, "But it seemed to miss everybody at least!"
Speaking to Tarine, Pietra says, "That is good. That was a little intense."
Pietra tries to pinch Gutstorm, but he grabs her hand just in time and pinches Pietra instead!
Chandrellia softly exclaims, "Don't pinch her!"
Tarine guesses, "Must have been those safeguards we heard about!"
Chandrellia pinches Gutstorm!
Speaking softly to Pietra, Chandrellia says, "Got him for ya."
Leafiara comments, "Poor Guts."
Pietra recites:
"Everyone pinch Gutstorm!"
Chandrellia softly says, "Oh this is gonna hurt."
Chandrellia softly says, "The poor feela will have bruises for weeks."
Pietra asks, "Tricky little drunk, ain't he?"
Pukk recites:
"Everybody snuggle Chandrellia"
Leafiara curiously asks, "Is everyone joined in case we're about to engage in... something? Discussion, battle?"
Leifa says, "Don't have to ask me twice."
Speaking softly to Pietra, Chandrellia exclaims, "You smell yummy!"
Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra says, "I mean, you're snuggly."
Speaking to Pietra, Fahlo asks, "Is that not how you do it?"
[General] Pukk thinks, "We are all joining Leafiara in TSC to check on some figures running on the rooftop."
Speaking agreeably to Pietra, Tarine says, "She's right."
Speaking to Fahlo, Pietra says, "It was dashing, that's for sure."
The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dat me Pukk."
Bigsword says, "I will lend you my giant blade of hugeness."
Speaking to Chandrellia, Fahlo says, "Turns out I'm dashing."
Leifa says, "Mmm, cherry coconut."
Speaking to Fahlo, Pietra says, "Energetic as well."
Leifa says, "I mean, wow."
Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara mumbles, "I really should have known better than to suggest Thadston take you out."
Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara asks, "I'm never gonna live this down, am I?"
Speaking to Pukk, Pietra asks, "Does she mean from the room, or like.... dead?"
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "Nope."
From nearby, you hear Fahlo yell, "Huzzah!"
Speaking softly to Pietra, Chandrellia says, "Actually to dinner."
Leafiara yells, "Huzzah what?"
A small freckle-faced boy slips into the area and pauses to lean against the oak tree. He tosses a small coin up and down, catching it playfully then slapping it on the top of his other hand. "Shanty Town," he whispers, then keeps flipping his coin. You notice every time it comes up heads. The boy slips off.
Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra asks, "Hah, dinner?"
Pukk yells, "Her name is Pietra, not Huzzah!"
The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Shany town!"
Leafiara musingly says, "Alright then."
Speaking softly to Pietra, Chandrellia says, "Yes, Thadston took Pukk out, to dinnner."
Leafiara recites:
"Moving to Shanty Town!"
Leafiara recites:
"In three..."
Leafiara recites:
"Two..."
Leafiara recites:
"One..."
Leafiara recites:
"Go!"
Leifa says, "Won't you take me to...."
[Wehnimer's, Shanty Town]
The tracks of wagon wheels rut the path through here, forming tiny rivulets that connect the puddles. A few sparse bushes and a tiny garden outside one of the shanties do little to relieve the monotony of the otherwise indistinguishable dwellings to the north and east. The western path leads back to town. You also see a grey-beaked dark hooded figure, a grey-beaked dark hooded figure, a grey-beaked dark hooded figure and a grey-beaked dark hooded figure.
Also here: Mongonator
Peche, Gespry, Goldstr, Roelon, Bigsword, Rozanikka, Markx, Bernadette, Asben, Pietra, Chandrellia, Leifa, Kippe, Tarine, Pukk and Berost followed.
Leifa says, "Shanty Town."
Leafiara musingly says, "Well."
Speaking melodically to Roelon, Gespry says, "Stay with the group."
Speaking deeply to Gespry, Roelon says, "But ...."
Tarine suspiciously says, "What kind of trouble is going on here..."
The hooded figures step aside slightly, as Mother emerges from behind them, clad in her shadows and mask.
Roelon nods slowly.
Leafiara says, "Well... nothing yet..."
Leafiara furrows her brow.
Goldstr glares at a grey-beaked dark hooded figure.
Speaking softly to Tarine, Chandrellia says, "Who knows, this is Rook territory."
Leafiara glances at Mother.
Pukk nods at Mother.
Chandrellia beams happily at Mother!
Pietra smiles at Mother.
Goldstr peers quizzically at Mother.
Speaking surprisedly to Mother, Leafiara says, "Ah, Mother, you're back."
Chandrellia coughs.
Asben nods to Mother in greeting.
Chandrellia curtsies to Mother.
Pietra says, "Now that's an entrance."
Tarine frets.
Roelon whispers something to Gespry.
Kippe gazes with interest at Mother.
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "Evening Mother, I hope you are faring well."
Pukk whispers something to Mother.
Bernadette nods at Mother.
Mother softly says, "I am never gone."
Mother nods at Pukk.
Pukk nods.
Leafiara says, "Well... true."
Mother softly says, "I am making good on my promise to inform you of our next move."
Pietra grins at Fahlo.
Leafiara tilts her head at Mother.
Goldstr turns an inquisitive ear toward Mother.
Kippe looks thoughtfully at Mother.
Gespry turns an inquisitive ear toward Mother.
Bernadette turns an inquisitive ear toward Mother.
Roelon nods slowly.
Leifa gazes with interest at Mother.
Mother softly says, "The Darkstone Bay Consortium is no ally of Wehnimer's Landing. Despite their gilt-lined words."
Pukk nods.
Mother softly says, "Their invar weapons will not make it to their hands."
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "Careful, I am sure the Knave has ears within walls."
Leafiara sighs, "Well, yes, most of us are aware of--"
Goldstr agrees with Mother.
Leafiara lets out a long, contemplative breath.
Pietra whispers something to Pukk.
Pukk nods.
Gespry nods at Leafiara.
Mother softly says, "I will not force your hand like with the hand-pylons."
Mother softly says, "My intentions are known. I have little doubt the Consortium is not preparing for us as well."
Leafiara curiously says, "Err... that wasn't a forced hand either, that was people's choice."
Leafiara chuckles.
Leifa relievedly says, "So glad to hear you say this, Mother."
Speaking to Mother, Pietra says, "Oh I'm sure they are. A lot of folks are waiting for your appearance."
Leafiara glances at Mother.
Leafiara ponders.
Ycelacie waves to Mother.
Mother softly says, "We will not allow the Consortium or its Armigers to stand in our way."
Chandrellia nods at Mother.
Pukk nods.
Leifa nods sagely at Mother.
Leafiara clenches her jaw.
Mother softly says, "Nor will we trade one enemy, the Knave, for another, the Consortium."
An amber-eyed tawny range wolf searches around nervously.
An amber-eyed tawny range wolf discovers Gutstorm, who was invisible!
Mother softly says, "Both are a threat."
Fahlo nods firmly at Mother.
Mother softly says, "We received your note."
Mother nods at Pukk.
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "They seem to feel the same about you."
Pukk nods.
Pukk says, "I'm glad."
Goldstr scowls at Pukk.
Leifa glances at Chandrellia.
Chandrellia moves to stand in front of Pukk.
Pukk says, "The Knaves and the Consortium are the same thing anyways."
Speaking to an amber-eyed tawny range wolf, Pietra says, "Thanks for the spotting."
Alliances and Freedom
Speaking understandingly to Mother, Leafiara asks, "Listen, it's not that I blame you or anything, as the threat's well known by most standing here, but... can you really do this dance forever?"
Gespry leans on his runestaff.
Roelon nods at Pukk.
Fahlo agrees with Pukk.
Mother softly asks, "What do you mean?"
Leifa looks thoughtfully at Leafiara.
Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "You seem to only trust and rely on yourself and your followers."
Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "But you don't have to be so alone."
Pietra grins slowly.
Speaking to Mother, Ycelacie says, "Honestly you are very lucky they removed the bounty."
Mother softly says, "You are welcome to join us then, when we attack the wagons and the armigers."
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "There are more here that stand with you then you may think."
Leafiara says, "You maneuver and plan and--"
Leafiara gazes up into the heavens.
Pietra scratches her ear.
Speaking melodically to Leafiara, Gespry says, "As long as they have the means and the bodies, this will never stop."
Speaking drunkenly to Mother, Gutstorm slurs, "When da attack?"
Berost turns an inquisitive ear toward Mother.
Gutstorm raises an eyebrow in Mother's direction.
Speaking to Mother, Ycelacie says, "But since they did, I will lend you a hand if only to punish their ignorance."
Speaking to Mother, Leafiara asks, "I'm saying... you're about to walk into a suicide mission if Thadston gets involved. Why does it have to be this way, always at odds?"
Leafiara frowns.
Speaking to Mother, Goldstr says, "Seems woulds be better fer ye an yers to join us and da Militia."
Roelon slowly empties his lungs.
Leafiara points at Goldstr.
Bernadette smiles.
Roelon nods at Leafiara.
Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "As Sir Goldstr said."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Sometimes that's the only way."
Leifa agrees with Goldstr.
Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "We needed spy work to break the blood cult. We needed spy work to expose the Daily Darkstone."
Leafiara says, "The value of the shadows is well understood."
Leafiara says, "But that doesn't mean you have to keep operating on your own outside the law."
Leafiara furrows her brow.
Goldstr nods at Leafiara.
Gutstorm gazes up into the heavens.
Bigsword fidgets.
Mother softly says, "We are the last tide that keeps Wehnimer's Landing at the shores of freedom."
Bigsword looks nervous as he clutches his claidhmore.
Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra asks, "Why push her to do a thing you think she should?"
Leafiara slowly empties her lungs.
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Liesh!"
Gutstorm scowls at Mother.
Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Surely she knows what she wants, and how to do it."
Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara says, "I'm not trying to push. I'm offering... my suggestion."
Pietra furrows her brow.
Leafiara looks thoughtfully at Mother.
Asben shifts his weight.
Leifa glances at Leafiara and folds her arms over her chest.
Ycelacie shrugs.
Fahlo says, "With the way the Militia and guard are headed seems to me joining the Rooks would be the better option."
Mother softly says, "Because the militia made a mistake in absorbing Thadston and raising his banner, does not mean we will make the same error."
Pietra whispers something to Mother.
Mother nods at Pietra.
Sheets of heavy rain drown you in an unrelenting curtain of water.
Fahlo gazes up into the heavens.
Speaking curiously to Mother, Ycelacie says, "Mother."
Mother softly says, "Badges and tabards? They are chains."
Chandrellia whispers something to Leafiara.
Fahlo turns to Mother and cheers!
Rozanikka nods slowly at Mother.
Leafiara slowly empties her lungs.
Speaking to Mother, Ycelacie says, "Why do you think rebelling is the best for the most people."
Speaking to Mother, Goldstr exclaims, "Dey show loyalty to OUR town!"
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Mother, why dontcha run fer Mayor an try to make peashful changesh inshtead of wif violensh?"
Mother softly says, "You choose to see us as rebels."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "I'd venture a guess that this clash of four forces will sort out a lot of this soon enough."
Bigsword glances at his silver and gold tabard.
Mother softly says, "We fight for continued freedom."
Bigsword sighs.
Leafiara scrubs her hand through her shoulder length cherry red hair in frustration.
[General] Stormyrain thinks, "Merry eve, all."
Fahlo nods sympathetically at Bigsword.
Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "Leafi was mayor and they still ousted her."
Ycelacie playfully says, "Seems like something a rebel would say."
[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Merry eve Captain."
Pietra nods in agreement at Pukk.
Speaking wryly to Pukk, Leafiara says, "Yeah, tell me about it."
[General] Leafiara thinks, "We're in Shanty Town."
Leifa frowns.
Terabor renders a sharp hand salute.
[General] Bernadette thinks, "Good eve Cap'n."
[General] Goldstr thinks, "Captain we be in Shantytown."
[General] Stormyrain asks, "..are you handing out supplies and necessities to the citizens there?"
Pukk says, "I still stand with the Rooks in all this."
Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "Sooner or later, the Landing will catch up to you. You know its history, and you know no Rook leader lasts forever. But you can end the clash on your own terms instead of... whatever will happen, sooner or later."
Leafiara furrows her brow.
[General] Chandrellia thinks, "More like, listening to a story of sorts."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra says, "How about not trying to dump boiling oil on the town center, little mister peaceful."
Mother softly says, "We will not miss the opportunity to claim a prize for the Brotherhood, and rob the Consortium of weapons, in the chaos that is sure to befall the town this weekend."
Ycelacie wrinkles her nose.
Goldstr exclaims, "Ye stand fer lawbreaking den!"
Speaking drunkenly to Pietra, Gutstorm slurs, "Dat wash an ashident."
Stormyrain just arrived.
Leafiara tiredly says, "Alright. Well, I tried."
Ycelacie says, "I just think we should try not to make one person the enemy and the other."
Gutstorm whistles tunelessly to himself.
Goldstr scowls at Pukk.
Stormyrain casually glances at Mother.
Stormyrain inclines her head.
Stormyrain folds her hands behind her back.
Pietra stares at Gutstorm.
Mother softly asks, "End it?"
Mother peers quizzically at Leafiara.
Ycelacie says, "Maybe we should try just to make it so no one is dying."
Mother softly asks, "You mean surrender?"
Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "No, I mean end the clash and form an accord or truce."
Speaking to Goldstr, Pukk says, "I will not fire on any Rook. I will fire on any Knaves or Armigers."
Kippe gives a sidelong glance at Stormyrain.
Pietra nods slowly at Pukk.
Stormyrain flutters her eyelashes at Kippe.
Fahlo hoots at Pukk.
Rozanikka gently ventures, "Consolidate?"
Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "I know that you're trying to do good for the Landing. I really do. But if this past year has taught us anything, it's that sometimes it doesn't matter what you're actually trying to do. It's what people perceive."
Gespry whispers something to Roelon.
Speaking to Pukk, Goldstr says, "As I less dem Rooks fires at me."
Ycelacie says, "Personally I like Amos."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra asks, "You've not noticed almost none of these people keep their word?"
Bernadette nods at Goldstr.
Roelon nods slowly at Gespry.
Mother softly asks, "Form a truce with who?"
Speaking to Goldstr, Pukk says, "Then you will have to take care of yourself."
Pukk nods at Goldstr.
Mother softly says, "The Knave? Never."
Ycelacie says, "I mean... he isn't exactly honest."
Speaking to Ycelacie, Pietra says, "Then go guard his shipments."
Stormyrain raises her eyebrow, the dark bloodjewel half-ring set within only enhancing her skeptical expression.
Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "Us. The town's defenders."
Mother softly says, "The Consortium? To honor their coup? No."
Goldstr exclaims, "Amos be only a powerful moneymonger!"
Leafiara agrees with Goldstr.
Fahlo nods at Goldstr.
Pietra folds her hands behind her back.
Berkana frowns.
Terabor ponders.
Speaking to Mother, Ycelacie says, "They almost had you dead but were slighty too cheap."
Mother softly says, "My presence here tonight is close to a truce. We speak, we communicate, I have warned you of our plans, should you wish to join our attack, or step aside and not be harmed."
Geijon just arrived.
The tawny range wolf turns her head away from Berkana as she brings the quail near her.
Speaking drunkenly to a green-eyed grey and white kitten, Gutstorm slurs, "Yoo tell em."
Speaking softly to Ycelacie, Chandrellia asks, "Are you quite finished?"
Speaking to Mother, Goldstr says, "I nae honor da unlawful Consortium."
Bernadette bows to Geijon.
Leifa chuckles to herself.
Speaking to Mother, Leafiara concedes, "It is getting closer than the past, I do agree."
Roelon whispers something to Gespry.
Ycelacie waves a hand at Chandrellia, dismissing her indifferently.
Speaking to a tawny range wolf, Berkana says, "It's a perfectly good quail."
Speaking to Mother, Pukk says, "I have declared where I stand."
Pukk nods at Mother.
The tawny range wolf turns her head away from Berkana as she brings the quail near her.
Leafiara says, "Well... no doubt there are those standing here who won't harm your people, and others who would jump at the chance."
Leafiara nods at Mother.
Mother softly says, "As I said, we are the last tide for freedom. Otherwise the Empire, the Consortium, the Knave, and anyone else who comes next, would wash up and over the town."
Berkana carefully places a roasted sage-dressed quail on the ground.
Speaking to Mother, Pietra says, "Fair enough, I think. This is more than is deserved, coming out, risking. There are many who'd kill you, only that Thadston wants you captured alive."
Stormyrain sighs slightly and rubs her temples.
(Berkana pushes the quail closer to the tawny wolf.)
Leafiara acknowledges, "And I'm not unsympathetic to that concern."
Ycelacie looks over at Leafiara and shakes her head.
Tarine frowns.
An amber-eyed tawny range wolf takes a bite of a roasted sage-dressed quail.
Berkana nods to the tawny range wolf.
Leifa glances about with a look of concern on her face.
Berkana reaches into her black leather jacket, producing a dark chocolate sable cookie from within.
An amber-eyed tawny range wolf takes a bite of a roasted sage-dressed quail.
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "Should you decide to follow thru, as I am sure you will, all I ask is that you have the Rooks be mindful of the loyal citizens, the dock workers, those roaming the streets when this starts, that's all I ask they have been thru enough loss."
Speaking suddenly to Pietra, Leafiara says, "Wait, what."
Pietra gazes up into the heavens.
Speaking wearily to herself, Stormyrain murmurs, "Yes, because the militia and all the citizens that make it up do nothing but lay down for whatever new group tries to bash down the gates."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra asks, "Which part?"
Stormyrain scowls.
Speaking to Leafiara, Ycelacie says, "This idea promises only continued fighting."
Stormyrain folds her arms over her chest.
Berkana feeds a pale-faced coppery barn owl a bite of her chocolate sable cookie.
Berkana feeds a pale-faced coppery barn owl the last of her chocolate sable cookie.
Tarine nods in agreement at Chandrellia.
Speaking to Leafiara, Ycelacie says, "We need some sort of accord."
Pietra smiles at Stormyrain.
Berkana grins at an amber-eyed tawny range wolf.
Mother nods at Pietra.
Speaking earnestly to Ycelacie, Leafiara says, "I tried. I really did."
Ycelacie shrugs.
Speaking to Mother, Geijon asks, "Long has that been your organization's refrain. When did you get told that fairytale?"
Leafiara says, "Thankfully in front of, what, a couple dozen witnesses."
Speaking to a tawny range wolf, Berkana asks, "Enjoy that?"
Speaking to Mother, Pietra says, "I suspect that will be an impossible task for anyone to complete. Though it might be amusing to watch it be tried."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "We taking Mutter inna cushtody?"
Berkana gently rubs the tawny range wolf on the head.
Geijon agrees with Stormyrain.
Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra says, "No we are not."
Gutstorm flails his arms about.
Pietra thumps Gutstorm!
Berkana begins chuckling at Pietra!
Gespry begins chuckling at Pietra!
Speaking deeply to Leafiara, Roelon says, "Aye ye did. They are both too hard headed to see the best path."
Roelon shrugs.
Leafiara nods absently at Roelon.
Ycelacie curiously says, "I did hear an idea about a covert mission."
The Rooks' Move on the Wagons and the Armigers
Mother softly says, "We will not ignore the Knave's advances. But likewise, we will not pass on the opportunity to take from the Consortium."
Speaking to Pietra, Berkana says, "We've all wanted to do that at one time or another."
Speaking quietly to Stormyrain, Leafiara says, "It's no surprise you're the one voicing that. After all, you're the one who taught me I don't need to fight alone."
Berkana appears to be trying hard not to grin.
Speaking seriously to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "You don't want to even try joking with that right now."
Speaking to Stormyrain, Leafiara says, "I tried to tell her the same, before you got here. ...I tried."
Mother softly says, "When the Knave arrives from sea, you may find our arrows at your side. But if you find yourself trying to help the Consortium's wagons, you may find our blades in your side."
Pietra squints at Berkana.
Gutstorm gazes fondly at Pukk.
Leifa frowns at Mother.
Leafiara frankly says, "The Consortium can protect its own wagons since they keep telling us they don't want our help."
Leafiara looks thoughtful for a moment, then shrugs.
Speaking to an amber-eyed tawny range wolf, Terabor says, "Don't go getting sick on us."
Speaking to Mother, Goldstr says, "Take yer words as to yerself."
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "We have no love lost for Amos, or the Consortium."
(Berkana pushes the damp hair out of Pietra's eyes so she can see better without squinting so much.)
Tarine nods briskly at Chandrellia!
Mother softly says, "If Thadston comes for us, we will have no choice but to defend ourselves."
Pukk giggles.
Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "The consortium has the backing of Amos and his coins."
Leafiara sighs.
Mother softly says, "But the Brotherhood's concern is the Knave and the Consortium."
Pietra begins chuckling at Berkana!
Speaking heavily to Pietra, Leafiara says, "Yeah, I know. It's a mess."
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "Most of here all of in fact I feel would be more than happy to see Amos dead and his head on a pike at the town gates."
Leafiara grins wryly at Chandrellia.
An occasional droplet splashes down from the sky with a soft *PLINK*.
Speaking to Mother, Goldstr says, "Sir Andrews nae be comin fer yers less dey interfere."
Berkana shivers.
Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra says, "That'd mean we'd have to look at it. No thanks."
Mother softly says, "Then you keep to your targets, and we will keep to ours."
Pukk nods.
Speaking softly to Pietra, Chandrellia says, "We can put a burlap bag over it, it's cuter."
Leafiara lets out a long, contemplative breath.
Speaking deeply to Goldstr, Berost says, "I be tha first ta tell ya them Rooks is no good fer the town. Amos an his ilk are worse. Take what help yas can get."
Berost mutters under his breath.
Mother softly says, "We will also not idly stand by and allow the armigers to throw anyone they want in a cell. We'll cross that path if needed."
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "That's what we are trying to tell you, the targets are the same."
Gespry nods at Roelon.
Roelon shrugs.
Pietra winks at Chandrellia.
Roelon nods.
Pukk says, "So, they won't attack us as long as we don't attack them."
Leafiara nods absently at Mother.
Speaking to Mother, Goldstr says, "We may find dat good."
Speaking curiously to Mother, Ycelacie says, "Is the blood cult still a threat? they have me."
Fahlo nods at Mother.
Goldstr nods at Mother.
Speaking gratefully to Ycelacie, Tarine says, "They're long gone. Otherwise I wouldn't be here on the front lines."
Chandrellia softly says, "The blood cult is gone."
Berkana removes a demon permit from in her ebonwood reliquary.
Gespry whispers something to Roelon.
Speaking horrifiedly to Ycelacie, Tarine whispers aloud, "Those people were really freakish."
Ycelacie nods.
Speaking to Mother, Pukk says, "As long as the Rooks will know friend from foe."
Berkana ponders.
Pukk nods.
Ycelacie slowly empties her lungs.
Roelon nods slowly.
Pietra grins at Tarine.
Mother nods.
Ycelacie mutters thoughtso.
Tarine nods firmly at Pietra.
Berkana slips a demon permit into an inner pocket of her black leather jacket.
Speaking to Tarine, Pietra says, "It was not a pretty evening, that."
Protection of Streets and Self
Mother softly says, "Our mission will be to take the weapons, and also protect the streets."
Speaking to Pukk, Fahlo suggests, "Maybe we should all wear a tabard or something to indictate who's on whose team?"
Tarine nods slowly at Pietra.
Leafiara tilts her head at Mother.
Terabor glances between Gespry and Roelon.
Terabor inclines his ear, listening intently.
Speaking to Fahlo, Pukk says, "Nah. They will know."
Pietra gazes in amusement at Fahlo.
Fahlo snaps his fingers.
Roelon leans on Terabor.
Speaking to Mother, Leafiara asks, "The streets? Just with covering arrow fire, I would hope?"
Terabor grins at Roelon.
Speaking gently to Fahlo, Rozanikka reminds, "Tabards are chains now, remember?"
Gutstorm taps Chandrellia lightly on her shoulder.
Speaking to Fahlo, Pietra says, "That would seriously clash with my outfit."
Fahlo raises his hands in surrender!
Chandrellia peers quizzically at Gutstorm.
Bigsword dusts off his silver and gold tabard.
Gutstorm points at an errant shadow.
Bigsword pouts.
Leafiara says, "Thadston's likely to kill on sight if you take to the streets visibly."
Mother softly says, "We are best served in the shadows and on rooftops."
Chandrellia releases a loud sigh and rolls her eyes dramatically.
Leafiara nods at Mother.
Bernadette nods.
Pietra nods slowly at Mother.
Speaking to Mother, Geijon agrees, "And masked."
Goldstr says, "He indicated dat would nae be."
Pukk chuckles.
Goldstr nods at Leafiara.
Pietra winks at Pukk.
Speaking surprisedly to Goldstr, Leafiara says, "Oh."
Mother softly says, "We all wear masks. Some of shadow, some of flesh."
Speaking softly to Geijon, Chandrellia says, "We all wear masks of some sort, some just choose to live behind theirs and never take them off."
As Gutstorm taps his mask, its features shift and twist in a disquieting display before settling into a grimacing jester mask.
Stormyrain examines her fingernails.
Mother agrees with Chandrellia.
Speaking to Mother, Leafiara says, "You always say that, but..."
Pietra glances between Chandrellia and Mother.
Bernadette rubs her chin thoughtfully.
Leafiara relents, "Well, no, I do understand."
Geijon turns to face Mother.
Leafiara says, "It's easy to get tired of two-faced people, so you became no-faced people, I suppose."
Speaking drunkenly to Chandrellia, Gutstorm slurs, "She hopped out!"
Pietra slowly empties her lungs.
(OOC) Chandrellia's player whispers to the group, "Ok that was freakish!"
Bigsword nods.
Speaking softly to Gutstorm, Chandrellia says, "She's that good."
Speaking to Mother, Geijon says, "You know, I don't think we envy each other."
Chandrellia winks at Gutstorm.
Leafiara mutters, "I can't even really criticize it."
Reaching over his shoulder, Berost secures his white steel greatsword into a series of straps on the back of his bandolier.
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk asks, "Okay. Now I'm confused. Is Chandi Mother's twin?"
Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Self preservation of a sort."
Geijon holds up his hand and tilts it side to side in a so-so gesture.
Leafiara says, "I just wish you'd take a leap of faith and trust us more."
Leafiara nods at Mother.
Leafiara says, "Maybe one day."
Gespry melodically says, "Doubtful."
Goldstr nods at Geijon.
Gutstorm leans on Gespry, giving him a companionable grin.
Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Trust is earned, and very hard to get."
Gespry winks at Gutstorm.
Pukk holds up his hand and tilts it side to side in a so-so gesture.
Speaking quietly to Pietra, Leafiara says, "I know. That's why I said what I said too, about two-faced people."
Pietra nods in agreement at Leafiara.
Speaking drunkenly to Gespry, Gutstorm slurs, "Me invadin yoo town tomorrow, warn everyone."
Leafiara lets out a long, contemplative breath.
Gutstorm grins mischievously at Gespry.
Ycelacie shrugs.
Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara says, "Just hate to see the inevitable citizen against citizen bloodshed."
Speaking melodically to Gutstorm, Gespry says, "Bring iron."
Roelon begins chuckling at Gutstorm!
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "I'm not two-faced. I have several more too. Just depends on which illusion I use."
Gutstorm works his fingers under his dancing flame crown and scratches his head.
Pietra nods slowly at Leafiara.
Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara says, "But maybe this isn't avoidable. A clash of ideals brings a clash of blades and arrows eventually."
Stormyrain says, "The Rooks have a history of trusting us when it benefits themn. Not unlike any other group within the town, ourselves included. A group of us were able to bring Rysus, Thadston, and the Mayor together when we all had a common enemy more dire than each other."
Roelon deeply says, "Nae iron nae invadin."
Stormyrain looks thoughtful for a moment, then shrugs.
Roelon nods at Gespry.
Gutstorm pouts.
Gespry nods in agreement at Roelon.
Bernadette nods at Stormyrain.
Mother softly says, "I stand here, we are speaking. That is as much trust as is afforded. I am afraid many of your troubles are not born with the Brotherhood."
Terabor nods slowly at Stormyrain.
Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "It is not avoidable, Amos, the Knave and so many others have made this inevitable."
Stormyrain adds, "Drangell, for those who wonder."
Leafiara nods absently at Pietra.
Gutstorm removes a tiny wooden rook miniature from in his traveller's cloak.
Pietra smiles at Stormyrain.
Geijon nods slowly at Stormyrain.
'Speaking simply to Mother, Leafiara agrees, "That much is true."
Ycelacie rolls her eyes.
Fahlo says, "Guess it's wait and see."
Fahlo shrugs nonchalantly.
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia asks, "Maybe not but why make our protecting the town harder then it has to be? I respect you, based solely on what I have seen in the past, but isn't there a time when you could use allies to aid in what your common goal is with each other?"
Leifa states, "Seems to me that folks need to focus on the common goals."
Leafiara says, "Well... as mentioned earlier, Amos repeatedly said to the faces of many of us here that he doesn't need or want our help. So my opinion is there's no reason to protect their shipment, but everyone can decide for themselves."
Ycelacie nods at Leafiara.
Geijon raises his hand.
Ycelacie nods at Leifa.
Pietra raises an eyebrow in Geijon's direction.
Telagan dusts himself off.
Kippe shifts his weight.
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "I will just use the shipment as target practice."
Pukk nods at Leafiara.
Speaking to Geijon, Pietra says, "I've been wondering when you'd..."
Mother softly says, "We are able to accomplish many things in the shadows, that those who operate in the light of day cannot do."
Leafiara groans at Pukk.
Goldstr turns an inquisitive ear toward Geijon.
Mother nods at Chandrellia.
Speaking drunkenly to Pietra, Gutstorm slurs, "Quit flirtin wif him."
Leifa gently shakes her head, then holds up her hands in an almost apologetic fashion.
Gutstorm just nudged Pietra.
'Speaking to Mother, Geijon asks, "Mind a question?"
Ycelacie smirks at Mother.
Pietra thumps Gutstorm!
Gespry shakes his head.
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ow."
Rozanikka dismissively laughs, "Amos is a big, strong boy."
Roelon grins at Pietra.
Leafiara reiterates, "And as I said before, the shadows' value is well understood after our recent spy operations against the blood cult and Daily Darkstone."
Mother softly says, "Spurs are chains. Badges are chains. Moot Hall is a chain."
Tarine gazes in amusement at Rozanikka.
Berkana chuckles to herself.
Gutstorm works his fingers under his dancing flame crown and scratches his head.
Fahlo hoots at Mother.
Mother peers quizzically at Geijon.
Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk exclaims, "You know how shy she is. Don't go telling other people who she has a crush on!"
Leafiara mutters, "Won't deny it about Moot Hall."
Fahlo raises his fist defiantly.
Pietra smiles at Mother.
Gespry melodically says, "Your shadows are a chain, and so is your masks."
Goldstr looks over at Mother and shakes his head.
Gutstorm leans on Pukk, giving him a companionable grin.
Geijon points at Gespry.
Gespry waves his hand in a dismissive gesture.
Pukk grins.
Leafiara tilts her head toward Geijon, examining him intently as the tip of one ear twitches briefly.
Speaking to Mother, Ycelacie says, "You've never so I've known spoken with the Landing's underground."
Pukk rubs Pietra gently.
Speaking drunkenly to Pukk, Gutstorm whispers aloud, "He married doh."
Roelon nods at Gespry.
Berkana smiles at Telagan.
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "Yes, I know, I have seen and heard voices in the winds, but there is a time when one can only do so much, we are not asking for your trust wholeheartedly, just a bit more, extend that trust to us and let us show we are sincere in what we say."
Roelon deeply says, "More problem than it solves."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "That won't stop true love."
Roelon nods at Gespry.
Gespry nods at Roelon.
Geijon chuckles.
Gutstorm gazes with awe at his surroundings.
Speaking deeply to Mother, Berost says, "Masks are chains, families be chains .... I kin keep going too."
Pietra laughs!
Berost rolls his eyes at Mother.
Speaking to Berost, Fahlo adds, "Chains are chains too, right?"
Speaking melodically to Roelon, Gespry says, "Now if we could divert some of Amos's shipments."
Gespry winks at Roelon.
Stormyrain slowly empties her lungs.
Roelon grins slowly.
Stormyrain turns around.
Stormyrain just went west.
Berost nods sagely at Fahlo.
Tarine glances west.
Tarine frets.
Fahlo nods knowingly at Berost.
Leifa shakes her head, totally at a loss.
Tarine says, "Hope she's okay..."
Speaking to Geijon, Goldstr asks, "Folks be ramblin so loud did ye ask Mother yer question?"
Speaking to Pukk, Pietra says, "You're incorrigible. Two nights ago it was marry Guts."
Berkana chuckles to herself.
Pietra gazes blankly at her surroundings.
Leafiara grins at Goldstr.
Speaking softly to Tarine, Chandrellia says, "Frustrated I am sure."
Berkana grins at Telagan.
Mother turns an inquisitive ear toward Geijon.
Speaking to Mother, Geijon inquires, "Why do you want weapons? I can understand their need, but is th' pull of th' mask so strong you nor none of yours would take freedom just th' same, weapons forged and earned by just work and due, militia work with th' Captains...why arrows from th' roof and distrust?"
Speaking to Pietra, Pukk says, "I can't help it if you are finicky."
Speaking to Chandrellia, Tarine says, "It's a little difficult to hear."
Ycelacie rolls her eyes.
Speaking to Geijon, Pukk asks, "To keep them out of other hands maybe?"
Mother softly says, "The weapons enhance our ranks, while weakening the ranks of the armigers."
Speaking softly to Geijon, Chandrellia says, "The need for these weaposn is as she explained already, to hurt the Consortium."
Speaking to Pukk, Pietra says, "Ugh."
Gutstorm glances between Mother and a tiny wooden rook miniature.
Goldstr applauds Geijon.
Roelon nods at Chandrellia.
Speaking to Mother, Fahlo says, "Sounds pretty straight forward."
Mother softly says, "Again, you try to lure the Brotherhood with the promise of pardons and the militia."
Kippe chuckles to himself.
Mongonator says, "The people in Icemule could use these weapons."
Speaking to herself, Tarine murmurs, "This town is way more complicated than I knew."
Kippe nods understandingly.
Leifa steeples her fingers together as she glances at Mother.
Speaking to Mother, Geijon says, "And my weapons, against your Rooks and it's little argument some prowess among us, yet here you and th' Rooks are, not gone."
Geijon peers quizzically at Mother.
Pukk agrees with Pietra.
Pietra grins at Pukk.
A green-eyed grey and white kitten stalks bravely towards a grey-beaked dark hooded figure and whaps at him with its paw!
Pukk grins.
Roelon slowly empties his lungs.
Roelon leans back a bit and folds his arms behind his head.
Leafiara gazes in amusement at a green-eyed grey and white kitten.
Pietra nods at Mongonator.
Berkana waves a dark chocolate sable cookie at a pale-faced coppery barn owl.
Speaking softly to a green-eyed grey and white kitten, Chandrellia says, "Now now Mystie behave."
Chandrellia flails her arms about.
Berkana grins at Telagan.
One Accord Away: The Enemy of Tomorrow
Mother softly says, "Wehnimer's Landing is at war. Even when the outward threats seem gone, even if the Knave is butchered, or whatever next enemy comes to the town gates is squashed, the war continues. It is endless."
Pietra squints at Geijon.
Geijon frowns.
Mother softly says, "Wehnimer's Landing is just one accord away from true freedom."
Speaking to Mother, Pukk exclaims, "Imps!"
Pukk nods vigorously!
Gutstorm winks at Chandrellia.
Mother softly says, "From losing that freedom."
Speaking softly to Gutstorm, Chandrellia says, "I'm going to soak your kitten."
Berkana shows a pale-faced coppery barn owl her chocolate sable cookie.
Gutstorm seems to be trying to conceal a brilliant purple kitten wearing a purple collar clasped with a pair of crossed silver swords from view.
Leafiara lets out a long, contemplative breath.
Speaking to Mother, Pietra asks, "One accord, hm?"
A green-eyed grey and white kitten slowly begins to crawl out from inside an errant shadow when it suddenly misgauges where its paws are! With a small WHUMP, the grey and white kitten lands in an ungangly heap of flailing legs and tail before righting itself with a plaintive mew.
Berkana chuckles.
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "She fall down."
Chandrellia grins at Gutstorm.
Terabor grins.
Leafiara takes a deep breath.
Goldstr slowly empties his lungs.
Leafiara nods absently at Goldstr.
Leafiara slowly empties her lungs.
Mother softly says, "The Brotherhood does not find pleasure in our methods. In the darkness, in the shadows, in the underbelly. But our masks, our secrets, our operations, they allow us to make an impact. They allow us to accomplish that which an outstanding member of the militia in a shiny badge and crisp tabard could not do."
Fahlo agrees with Mother.
Rozanikka nods reluctantly.
Speaking to Geijon, Pietra says, "So you just told her you'd murder her. That will be remembered."
Pukk agrees with Mother.
Geijon looks over at Pietra and shakes his head.
Geijon says, "I said..to be clear."
Gespry whispers something to Leafiara.
Speaking to Geijon, Pietra says, "You know I like asking you questions."
Pietra appears to be trying hard not to grin.
Speaking to Mother, Goldstr asks, "So bein Vigilantes be jess fine eh?"
Speaking to Geijon, Pukk says, "She has a crush on you."
Speaking to Mother, Fahlo says, "I've seen the Militia back down on a number of occasions just cause of some windbag in the Hall."
Speaking to Leafiara, Fahlo blurts, "Not you!"
Speaking to Pukk, Pietra says, "Shut up, Pukk. You know that's not true."
Mother agrees with Fahlo.
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "All we are saying at least most of us, is that you aren't alone in this fight, we are fighting for the same common goal, and on the same common ground, why not at least call a truce with Thadston and the others and fight off the Knave and the Consortium together. After that, see where things end up."
Pietra pinches Pukk!
Speaking offhandedly to Fahlo, Leafiara says, "I'm not in the militia at the moment. I went on leave of absence when I became the mayor."
Telagan nods at Berkana.
Leifa curls her lip at Fahlo, her face contorting in a disdainful smirk.
Berkana blinks at Pietra.
Mother softly says, "Thadston is not our target."
Speaking to Fahlo, Leafiara adds, "And I haven't returned since Thadston's not the marshal, and since that scum Cordarius has copped to the Consortium."
Speaking to Leafiara, Fahlo quips, "I meant the windbag."
Speaking melodically to Leafiara, Gespry says, "That still wont stop you from taking up arms to defend it."
Speaking wryly to Fahlo, Leafiara says, "Oh."
Mother softly says, "As I explained. The Knave and the Consortium are."
Fahlo grins at Leafiara.
Speaking deeply to Mother, Roelon says, "There is ah balance to such things. A times of great need, ye hae to compromise for ah greater good."
Speaking to Gespry, Leafiara says, "The town? That's true, it won't."
Leafiara grins at Gespry.
Gutstorm pats Ycelacie lightly on the head.
Leifa nods encouragingly at Leafiara.
Speaking to Mother, Geijon says, "My Order and our past with yours means neither of us are right, in certain regards."
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "No he isn't, and you aren't his, unless you get in the way, as he states. If we all fight together as one, then no one will be in anyone's way except the Knave and Amos."
Berkana softly says, "Good wolf."
Roelon grins at Berkana.
Leafiara points at Chandrellia.
Berkana nods to the tawny range wolf.
Geijon glances at Pietra.
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Arnt we all vigilanniesh?"
Gutstorm works his fingers under his dancing flame crown and scratches his head.
Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara admits, "Sometimes it sure seems like it, doesn't it?"
Gutstorm grunts at Leafiara and nods.
Speaking to Geijon, Pietra asks, "Well, we know that, do we not?"
Mother softly says, "As I explained, our mission will be to take the weapon wagons, and protect the town if the Knave's new forces arrive."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "I think we are, to be honest."
Fahlo shrugs helplessly at Gutstorm.
Chandrellia sighs.
Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara reasons, "Since Thadston's not the marshal at the moment and we're following him anyway."
Telagan says, "One person's vigilante is 'nothers local hero."
Kippe nods understandingly at Mother.
Leafiara nods absently at Telagan.
Chandrellia softly mutters, "Stubborn as an orc."
Mother softly says, "If the armigers try to stop us, we will stop them."
Leafiara grins wryly at Chandrellia.
Tarine gazes in amusement at Chandrellia.
Berost grunts at Mother in agreement.
Berost mutters under his breath.
Leifa insists, "An overthrown leader is not a vigilante."
Roelon slowly empties his lungs.
Geijon whispers something to Goldstr.
Pukk nods.
Mother softly says, "Your goal should be preventing the Consortium from getting more weapons and power."
Berost deeply says, "Agreein' wif her now ..."
Leafiara grins at Leifa.
Leifa shakes her head at Leafiara and clucks her tongue.
Mother nods at Chandrellia.
Berost deeply says, "Bah."
Speaking to Leafiara, Goldstr says, "Since da Consortium be illegal I see Thadston as still da Marshall."
Leifa agrees with Mother.
Pietra stares at Kippe.
Leafiara nods in agreement at Goldstr.
Mother softly says, "Do not get frustrated because our goals are aligned properly, and yours are in need of some adjustments."
Bernadette softly says, "Sometimes a line atween helpin the town anna vendetta be a slim line indeed."
Leafiara gazes in wonder at her surroundings.
Bernadette nods.
Kippe examines his fingernails.
Fahlo chuckles to himself.
Berost smirks at Mother.
Geijon chuckles.
Tarine remarks, "So combatative sometimes."
Tarine says, "Oh well..."
Goldstr nods at Bernadette.
Pietra slowly empties her lungs.
Tarine flippantly says, "Just point me in the direction of Knave mercenary faces to smash."
Tarine grins slowly.
Roelon whispers something to Leifa.
Speaking to Bernadette, Terabor says, "Tell it."
Roelon nods at Leifa.
Terabor folds his arms over his chest.
Goldstr turns toward Tarine and renders a sharp hand salute.
Bernadette grins.
Bernadette nods.
Tarine turns toward Goldstr and renders a sharp hand salute.
Tarine beams!
Leafiara chuckles.
Gespry shakes his head, clucking his tongue.
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "Ok now hold up, our goals are aligned just the same as yours, to be rid of the Knave and the Consortium, we are here to try and help protect you and the Rooks from unnecessary killing, we are trying to reach a middle ground, but you keep backpedaling away."
Leafiara admits, "To be fair, this probably *is* the best progress we've had on any given night so far."
Speaking to Mother, Pukk asks, "So, will I get to learn the Rook secret handshake now?"
Mother softly says, "If you join us on our strike, you are welcome to. If you step aside, we understand."
Leafiara gazes in amusement at Pukk.
Pukk appears to be trying hard not to grin.
Bernadette smiles at Leafiara.
Leifa whispers something to Roelon.
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "When da ambush?"
Gutstorm raises an eyebrow in Mother's direction.
Speaking deeply to Leafiara, Berost says, "Be seein ya fer the protectin of the town then I 'spose."
Leifa cocks her head at Mother.
Leafiara turns toward Berost and renders a sharp hand salute.
Berost cackles!
Mother softly asks, "Define your middle ground?"
Mother peers quizzically at Chandrellia.
Chandrellia flails her arms about.
Berost deeply says, "Need a mug o' ale in it fer all this back an forth."
Leafiara grins at Chandrellia.
Mother softly asks, "We speak of attacking the Consortium. You say you want middle ground? Then what?"
Speaking to Mother, Pukk says, "Usually it's between the lower and upper."
Berost nods at Mother.
Mother softly asks, "Allow the Consortium to get the weapons?"
Geijon turns to face Mother.
Berost just went west.
Speaking lightly to Chandrellia, Leafiara says, "This is why I'd never go back to being mayor. Diplomacy gets real trying at times."
Leafiara snickers.
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "As I have and others have stated, to fight together, if only for this, on reason to be rid of the Knave and the Consortium. After that, see what happens."
Mother softly says, "If that is your middle ground, it sounds like a surrender." [referring to the idea of allowing the Consortium to get the weapons, not what Chandy just said]
Roelon nods slowly.
Gutstorm taps an asymmetrically winged campaign button that reads, "Team Leafi: Embrace the Chaos!" that he is wearing.
Speaking to Mother, Pukk says, "Sell the weapons to Icemule. They need the metal."
Bernadette grins at Gutstorm.
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "You knew it was chaosh goin in."
Mother softly says, "Then join us in attacking the wagons."
Mother nods at Chandrellia.
Pietra says, "Middle ground is why we are where we are now, Chandi."
Speaking abruptly to Pukk, Tarine says, "Oh, now there's an idea."
Gutstorm grins mischievously at Leafiara.
Roelon grins slowly.
Speaking to Mother, Goldstr says, "Ye heard wrong."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara affirms, "It always is."
Rozanikka notes, "If we join the attack or not, retribution will come to the gates."
Gespry melodically says, "Me personally, I'd love to see both in the "Middle of the ground" at the bottom of the bay."
Speaking to Mother, Pukk says, "I'm sure Talliver from Icemule would gladly buy the weapons for metal."
Speaking to Mother, Geijon says, "Well, Mother. If th' consortium is truly th' enemy and they have weapons to pose as such, do we not all turn on them? Weapons are not courage."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "That's the crazy thing about Amos' rhetoric. I've lived here five years and it's never not been chaos longer than maybe two months."
Leafiara chuckles.
Mother softly says, "If middle ground is to fight together, then join us. Help keep the weapons from the Consortium."
Mother nods at Chandrellia.
Tarine looks thoughtfully at Mother.
Geijon shifts his weight.
(OOC) Ycelacie's player whispers to the group, "This song is cool."
Gutstorm leans on Leafiara, giving her a companionable grin.
Leafiara lets out a long, contemplative breath.
Ycelacie dances around the area to music only she can hear.
Ycelacie shifts her weight.
Ycelacie nods.
Pietra gazes blankly at Ycelacie.
Ycelacie nods.
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "Fine, if my soul is able to be here for the attack, then I will assist on the wagons and the taking of them. I will not raise up against a Rook, so I do hope one does nae raise up against me."
Ycelacie dances around the area to music only she can hear.
Ycelacie laughs at Pietra!
Leafiara grins at Chandrellia.
Mother softly says, "We will not."
Mother nods at Chandrellia.
Leifa agrees with Chandrellia.
Ycelacie nods.
Fahlo turns to Chandrellia and cheers!
Ycelacie shifts her weight.
Ycelacie shifts her weight.
Ycelacie dances around the area to music only she can hear.
Mother softly says, "We have no intention of killing militia members. We have no intention of killing Hendorans."
Leafiara remarks, "Well, this'll sure be interesting to see, who sides with who and who goes where this weekend..."
Mother softly says, "Our goal is the weapons, and defending the town, and if needed, ourselves."
Terabor raises an eyebrow in Viva's direction.
Tarine nods understandingly at Mother.
Speaking softly to Mother, Chandrellia says, "I do respect you, and what I have seen you do for the town more then once."
Fahlo just opened a dark leather pouch.
Fahlo removes a bent coin from in his leather pouch.
Fahlo tosses his coin up in the air and catches it deftly with the other hand. It comes up tails!
Speaking to Ycelacie, Pietra asks, "You only have about two thoughts in your head at any one time, am I right?"
Speaking to Mother, Ycelacie asks, "Can we kill militia members?"
Fahlo nods once.
Fahlo put a bent coin in his leather pouch.
Ycelacie nods at Pietra.
Fahlo just closed a dark leather pouch.
Speaking to Mother, Pukk says, "Same with me. I will aim at Knaves and armigers and will refrain from shooting any Rooks."
Terabor winks at Fahlo.
Ycelacie points at Pietra.
Pukk nods at Mother.
Speaking to Chandrellia, Fahlo says, "Looks like I'm joining you and Pukk."
Leifa can offer Ycelacie only a blank expression.
Fahlo sighs.
Pietra raises an eyebrow in Ycelacie's direction.
Speaking to Pietra, Ycelacie says, "Correct."
Geijon whispers something to Mother.
Speaking confusedly to Chandrellia, Tarine says, "She doesn't seem *as* bad as Thadston made it out yesterday. I don't know about her fashion choices, but other than that..."
Fahlo winks at Terabor.
Ycelacie winks.
Tarine looks thoughtful for a moment, then shrugs.
Pietra chuckles.
Chandrellia grins at Tarine.
Speaking to Ycelacie, Pietra says, "Well at least you're somewhat self-aware."
Speaking to Chandrellia, Tarine adds, "And maybe a little stubborn like you said."
Ycelacie shrugs.
Roelon grins.
Speaking to Chandrellia, Tarine continues, "But so is he!"
Speaking to Fahlo, Pukk says, "Don't forget Leafiara. She's the Rook Queen."
Chandrellia softly says, "She is a lot stubborn."
Pukk grins at Fahlo.
Leafiara groans at Pukk.
Speaking to Pukk, Fahlo exclaims, "Oh right!"
Pietra grins at Chandrellia.
Tarine flashes a quick grin at Chandrellia.
Viva winks at Terabor.
Ycelacie scowls at Pukk.
Fahlo falls forward on his knees and grovels before Leafiara begging for mercy and kindness!
Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra says, "I like that in a person."
Speaking solemnly to Leafiara, Fahlo exclaims, "My Queen!"
Mother softly says, "Sides will be drawn. Remember what future you want for Wehnimer's Landing. Do not get lost in the danger of today's fog, only to be blindsided by the enemy of tomorrow."
Speaking softly to Pukk, Chandrellia says, "Heard you were the court jester."
Pukk whispers something to Mother.
Fahlo snickers.
Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara mutters, "I swear, get one nickname from Malluch Burdos of all people and it never dies."
Fahlo stands up.
Mother slips off into the shadows.
Ycelacie nods.
Tarine nods understandingly.
Roelon squints.
Leifa breathes very slowly and looks much calmer.
Speaking to Chandrellia, Pukk says, "I'm just a little bird."
Roelon shrugs.
Ycelacie nods at Leafiara.
Geijon steeples his fingers together, quietly observing his surroundings.
Bernadette nods.
Pietra slowly empties her lungs.
Leafiara slowly says, "Well then."
Fahlo shrugs.
The dark hooded figures slip off.
Discussion Afterward
Telagan shifts his weight.
Speaking honestly to Leafiara, Ycelacie says, "You also have my support."
Speaking softly to Leafiara, Demandred says, "Looks like you got an upgrgade from Mayor, anyway..."
A pained expression crosses Viva's face.
Leafiara says, "Let it not be said that I didn't make every effort at diplomacy."
Speaking to himself, Fahlo says, "Probably made her jealous."
Leafiara groans at Demandred.
Rozanikka reluctantly concedes, "She CAN turn a phrase."
Pukk says, "Well, this was a very productive night."
Pukk beams!
Tarine cocks her head at Fahlo.
Roelon deeply says, "Well, nae sure if they changed anything."
Terabor ponders.
Speaking to Leafiara, Ycelacie says, "I trust your judgment on these things."
Pietra begins chuckling at Demandred!
Gespry nods slowly.
Pietra grins at Pukk.
Speaking to Roelon, Leafiara muses, "Well... I guess now we know more about what she's doing."
Bernadette nods.
Tarine looks lost in thought.
Roelon nods at Leafiara.
Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "And who she isn't aiming at."
Speaking to Pukk, Fahlo asks, "Well if they do capture Mother, we'll get Leafiara instead. Not bad, huh?"
Leafiara pushes on Fahlo without much success.
Pietra nods in agreement at Geijon.
Fahlo suddenly stumbles for no apparent reason.
Leifa scrubs her hand over her manelike ash blonde hair in frustration.
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk asks, "So. Did this turn out how you wished, Your royal highness, Rook Queen?"
Leafiara dryly says, "Guys, seriously. I'm not actually the Rook Queen, and they never even invited me to join either."
Pukk grins at Chandrellia.
Leafiara gazes up into the heavens.
Tarine glances suspiciously at Leafiara.
Rozanikka looks at Leafiara and hums.
Ycelacie nods at Leafiara.
Gutstorm offers Pukk a tiny wooden rook miniature.
Goldstr starts chuckling at Leafiara!
Pietra smiles at Leafiara.
Geijon says, "It may surprise folks to hear what one says, is not actions."
Terabor grins at Leafiara.
Bernadette smiles.
Fahlo cackles at Pukk!
Pukk unconvincingly says, "Yes. Leafiara isn't the Rook Queen."
Pukk rolls his eyes.
Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "You might be too visible, as former Mayor."
Leifa looks thoughtfully at Geijon.
Leafiara looks thoughtfully at Geijon.
Roelon chuckles.
Geijon says, "My Order will fight th' Knave, but we won't allow thievery either."
Leafiara buries her face in her hands.
Roelon grins at Leafiara.
Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "You know you will never live it down tho."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "There. I stuck up for you."
Kippe casually glances at Leafiara.
Ycelacie scowls at Geijon.
Leifa flutters her eyelashes.
Bernadette nods at Geijon.
Demandred snickers at Pukk.
Roelon deeply asks, "Rook Princess perhaps?"
Speaking lightly to Chandrellia, Leafiara agrees, "Apparently."
Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Goldstr agrees with Geijon.
Asben rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Chandrellia rubs Leafiara tenderly.
Roelon grins.
Terabor grins at Roelon.
Speaking dryly to Roelon, Leafiara says, "No, that would have entirely the wrong implications coming off Rysus..."
Speaking to Geijon, Ycelacie says, "Your order could fall a lot easier."
Roelon chuckles.
Gespry nods slowly.
Interlocking her fingers above her head, Leafiara stretches slowly, extending her spine in a satisfying stretch.
Tarine rubs her chin thoughtfully.
Tarine shrugs.
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk asks, "Wait..since you are the Rook Queen, can I be the Rook Princess?"
Goldstr peers quizzically at Ycelacie.
Pukk beams happily at Leafiara!
Tarine exclaims, "Welp. Off to continue training for the battle!"
Tarine raises her fist defiantly.
Speaking to Geijon, Fahlo clarifies, "You saying the Gryphs are gonna stop folks from stopping the Consortium getting weapons?"
Leifa says, "Let us wander back to the Town Square for the night."
Tarine cracks her knuckles!
Speaking melodically to Roelon, Gespry says, "Would love to know if Amos has anything to do with our iron shortage."
Tarine nods firmly.
Speaking to Ycelacie, Pietra asks, "And one of those two thoughts bumping around inside your head is always "Who can I kill or threaten to kill?"
Leafiara nods absently at Leifa.
Roelon deeply says, "Either way. Ah don' want to see those weapons in Amos or Knave hands. Better at the bottom of the bay. Even if we could use the metal up north."
Pietra shakes her head, totally at a loss.
Roelon nods at Gespry.
Ycelacie nods at Pietra.
Speaking distractedly to Leifa, Leafiara says, "Yeah, probably for the best..."
Leifa agrees with Roelon.
Speaking to Roelon, Leafiara says, "It really is complicated, isn't it."
Leifa nods slowly at Leafiara.
Leafiara recites:
"Moving back to the square."
Speaking to Ycelacie, Geijon says, "You know, Brinn and th' Gryphons were not loved, spit at in th' begining. Th' Code one lives, is not always popular."
Speaking to Pietra, Ycelacie says, "The first."
Pukk nods at Leafiara.
Speaking to Ycelacie, Pietra says, "You're a simple simple girl."
Leafiara lets out a long, contemplative breath.