Ivastaen 8-9, 5121

by Leafiara Autumnwind of the TownCrier

The Night in a Nutshell

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[Guarrin's group moves to the Black Sands]
[General] Cryheart thinks, "North dock group at the north dock."
Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Chamorr asks, "Black sand? Wagons?"
Speaking to Chamorr, Leafiara says, "Not sure yet. Probably the wagons."
Speaking to Chamorr, Leafiara says, "Someone has to take the fall for you all, in case this is a trap."
Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Chamorr asks, "Pylons?"
Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Chamorr asks, "Ain't that 4 groups?"
Speaking to Chamorr, Leafiara says, "I think it's at least four groups, yes."
Leafiara says, "But I'm not sure a pylon team has organized."
Leafiara says, "My group seems rather large... might need to break in two, but I suppose it depends."
Leafiara says, "I know some really want me to go to the wagons, and we might do that."
Leafiara says, "Others really want nothing to do with the wagons, so we might do that."
[General] Guarrin thinks, "Clear on the Sands."
[General] Geijon thinks, "Triage in TSC and Voln will probably be needed. We may rely a lot on fogging."
Leafiara says, "So just be aware."
Leafiara says, "If we go to the wagons, the illegitimate Consortium might wind up branding you all criminals."
Leafiara says, "Or hopefully they'll just blame me since I'm already public enemy number one to them."

Lightning pierces the night sky and illuminates the outlines of countless ships in the distance, rising on the tides of Darkstone Bay as they glide through the murky waters towards Wehnimer's Landing.
[General] Stormyrain thinks, "Militia members; our main objective this night per Thadston will be to focus on any forces of the Knave, and only DEFEND against others that we might encounter."
[General] Thadston exclaims, "Ships spotted! Militia, the shadows can't hold you forever. When the ships get in close we'll spark the pylons!"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Currently backing up the Black Sands, barring further developments."
[General] Leafiara thinks, "The militia's group is also here nearby, I realize."
Lord Thadston just arrived.
Thadston grins.
Asben turns toward Thadston and renders a sharp salute with his mithril mace.
Thadston renders a sharp hand salute.
Thadston says, "Let's bleed the Knave tonight."
Thadston says, "I've other positions to check on."
Lord Thadston just went east.

Dark hooded figures begin to move along rooftops of Wehnimer's Landing.
Lightning dances along the night sky as the masts of countless ships inch closer to town, gliding on the waves as they maneuver through Darkstone Bay.
[General] Stormyrain thinks, "Weapon wagons have been spotted approaching Trollfang."
Leafiara recites:
"If you want to break off and intercept the wagons to aid the Rooks, go. They're in the Upper Trollfang."
Arianiss asks, "The weapons are Amos?"
Leafiara says, "Yes."
Speaking curiously to Leafiara, Adelynn asks, "Are *we* aiding the Rooks?"
Speaking to Adelynn, Leafiara says, "That's up to 'we'."
Speaking wryly to Leafiara, Adelynn clarifies, "Are *you* aiding the Rooks?"
Leafiara asks, "Who *doesn't* want to go intercept the wagons?"
Draccor darkly asks, "What kind of weapons are we talking about?"
Speaking to Draccor, Leafiara says, "Invar weapons."
Leafiara says, "Or at least that's the claim."
Leafiara says, "I bet they're a trap."
The trees of Lower Dragonsclaw begin to stir slightly.
Leafiara recites:
"Who wants to break away and move to the Consortium's weapon shipment?"
[no one says no, but only two people say yes:]
Pietra nods at Leafiara.
Chandrellia raises her hand.
Speaking softly to Leafiara, Arynth murmurs, "I stand with you, mayor."
Leafiara says, "...alright then."
Leafiara says, "We're moving to the wagons."
Leafiara says, "One last time."
Leafiara says, "Mother better not be betraying us."

Rolling into view, a huge bulwark tower pushes through the trees of Lower Dragonsclaw forest and comes to a stop.  Black-armored armigers stand at the top of the tower, arrows drawn, eyes to the horizon.
[General] Thadston asks, "Whose tower?"
Leafiara says, "Well that just got more complicated..."
[General] Amos thinks, "Mine."
[currently positioned near but not at the tower]
Leafiara says, "Before we go."
Leafiara says, "If you're not okay with attacking this dubiously legal group, leave now."
[General] Thadston asks, "You plan to use it against the ships, or to protect your wagons?"
[General] Amos thinks, "Maybe both, old friend. Maybe both."
[the group looks for but doesn't see any wagons yet]
[General] Cryheart thinks, "Amos, be forewarned if you hurt innocent citizens."
A sleek white falcon can be seen soaring out over the Hendoran Outpost and zips out across Darkstone Bay.
[General] Amos thinks, "I am an innocent citizen Sir Cryheart."

In the distance, some of the ships begin to slow as small row boats begin to be lowered from their massive sides.
Leafiara recites:
"I repeat, one last time. Being anywhere near this area might well get you in trouble with the 'law', such as it is. If you don't want to risk that, then leave now."
The voice of Adelynn amusedly quips, "Ah, to hell with the law anyway."
Nochternus quietly says, "The law."
Zhagen says, "Whose law? I am not a Landing citizen."
Even against the light rain, small plumes of dust begin to rise in the Upper Trollfang, heralding the approach of something.
Roelon deeply says, "And whose law? Nae one that was officially elected."
Roelon deeply says, "So ah stay."
Leafiara says, "Alright, we're calling this a counter-coup, then."
Leafiara says, "At this point, apparently anything's as legal as anything else around here."
Speaking sternly to Leafiara, Keiiko suggests, "Nothing worth it back there anyways, might as well push the law to its limits."
Speaking wryly to Leafiara, Adelynn says, "I thought you'd never announce it."
Roelon deeply asks, "Fight Chaos with Chaos aye?"
Speaking to Roelon, Leafiara says, "Fight takeovers with rebellion."

Dozens of long wooden rowboats glide up to the shores of the Black Sands and grey armored figures leap from the small vessels.
The ships on Darkstone Bay continue their movement towards town, some of them spreading out to take different positions.  Meanwhile, the rowboats remain beached on the Black Sands, but no sign of the grey armored figures can be seen.
[General] Thadston asks, "Eyes on the row boat crews?"
[General] Stormyrain thinks, "No contact from the boats here, thus far."

[General] Missandai thinks, "Shaking in Town Square Central."
[General] Vaikhen thinks, "Violent shaking here in the square, as well."
[General] Vaemyr asks, "Felt like an explosion, someone check the tunnels?"
Boom!  Boom!  Below Wehnimer's Landing trembles.
Dark hooded figures rush along rooftops, some scattering and leaping out of sight and disappearing into alleyways.
Leafiara says, "...I think the Knave's already gotten to Burrow Way."
Leafiara says, "Moving."

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "Warcats and the Knave have invaded Burrow Way!"
[General] Leafiara clarifies, "...the actual warcats, not the rogue militia."
[combat ensues in the tunnels]
[General] Vaemyr thinks, "We've engaged groups in the Burrow Way."
[Realm] Taulramil asks, "Report groups?"
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Burrow Way is currently manageable."

Some huge grey ships come closer towards Wehnimer's Landing.
The sudden booming of cannon fire erupts from Darkstone Bay and a green ichor-covered ball soars into the air and crashes near the docks of Wehnimer's Landing!
[General] Hakoshi thinks, "We have been hit near the docks with a weird ichor covered ball."
[General] Tarine gasps, "Ichor fire at the dock!"
[General] Cryheart thinks, "We getting hit with pylon fire on the north dock."
The pylon on the North Docks sparks to life!
The pylon on the Black Sands sparks to life!
The pylon on the Outpost Rooftop sparks to life!
[General] Thadston exclaims, "Blast them to hell!"
Huge volleys of fiery globules launch from some of the ships on the bay and scatter over the north side and middle docks of Wehnimer's Landing!  Fires erupt in their wake and townspeople run screaming!

[General] Leafiara roars, "Fighting in Burrow Way is heavy, but no match for us yet!"
[General] Aeith thinks, "Trading pylon fire on the docks with the boats."
BOOM!  BOOM! BOOM!  More cannons fire from the ships on the Bay.
[General] Jusstena thinks, "Windows are open in the towers." [ballista towers]

[as combat continues in the tunnels...]
A sleek white falcon swoops over Darkstone Bay.
[General] Geijon exclaims, "Fire that Hendor Pylon!"
[General] Faerinn thinks, "The Hendor pylon is firing just fine thank you."
[General] Amos thinks, "Octaven, I believe now is a good time..."
The sleek white falcon instantly turns, tilts to the side and soars back towards Wehnimer's Landing.
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Nearly thirty of us strong in one area of Burrow Way, but the Knave's men are relentless."
[General] Leafiara viciously thinks, "But so are we."
Clouds of ice and snow begin to form over the top of the Hendoran Outpost.
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Does anywhere else need backup? We're holding out fine."
[General] Goldstr thinks, "We fine at North Dock an we has pylons."

Cannons boom and fire on the north docks of Wehnimer's Landing!
The sky above the Hendoran Outpost thickens with snow and ice and swirling mist.
The mist begins to creep outward, rolling like an icy cloud, churning out towards Darkstone Bay.
The ships in the bay begin to try to turn, but they maneuver slowly and cannot escape as the cloud of ice and wind comes sweeping over them like a shroud of white.  Snow falls from the sky, icy winds gust about and a patch of ice begins to form along Darkstone Bay and it spreads, and spreads, and continues to stretch outward.  The ice entraps many of the Knave's ships, holding them in place.  Finally, an expansive bridge of ice forms along the shores of Darkstone Bay, stretching out towards the ships.
[Realm] Puptilian thinks, "They are coming on the bridge of ice."
[General] Thadston exclaims, "Is the ice bridge safe? Let's bring our blades to cut the Knave's men down!"
[Realm] Puptilian thinks, "Bridge is not safe, a large group of grey on it.  Also you will fall off if not careful."
[General] Guarrin thinks, "The bridge is by the pylon on the black sands. The winds will break up your group."
[General] Cryheart thinks, "North dock crew staying at the North dock."

[General] Alosaka thinks, "Something bad happening at the Outpost."
[General] Leafiara asks, "Define 'something bad' a bit more clearly?"
[General] Alosaka thinks, "It's filled with dead people."
[General] Faerinn thinks, "Outpost is fine."
Shouts rise up from town as militia members rush towards the Black Sands!  They scream, they shout, they holler.  Some wear tabards still ripped and torn, some brand new.  But they charge towards the Black Sands and brave the ice bridge!
[General] The ghost of Stormyrain thinks, "I died on the ice bridge and my corpse ended up in the Outpost. Nothing bad happened here, to me."
[General] Leafiara ask, "Octaven's magic is transporting people back to the outpost then? Is that our triage spot?"

[General] Thadston exclaims, "Cannons are on the ships!"
[General] Geijon thinks, "Guarrin found th' frigate. First cannon."
[General] Goldstr thinks, "Sir Andrews   We holdin da ships off wid our pylons good so fer."
Screams erupt in town!  YOUNG militia members rise up and clash with some Knave prowlers and hireswords along North Ring Road!
[General] Dergoatean thinks, "The cannons can be destroyed the same way we destroy walls, ships, barricades, et cetera."
[General] Thadston exclaims, "Keep those pylons on the ships!"
[General] Guarrin thinks, "Prisms on the boats. Watch out."
One of the grey-armored figures on a ship on the bay shouts, "We killed Roblar!  We won!"  Others nearby laugh and then they fire more arrows at militia members approaching along the ice bridge.

[General] Directed to Vaikeses, Arianiss asks, "How does Town Square Central look?"
[General] Stormyrain asks, "Where is the fray?"
[General] Arianiss thinks, "We're knee deep in blood here in the burrows."
[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Outpost inner courtyard is looking rough."
[General] Leafiara thinks, "One fray is still in Burrow Way, but it looks like our forces are more sizable than everyone else's."
[General] Missandai thinks, "Town Square is quiet currently."

BOOM!  BOOM!  BOOM!  More cannon fire is launched as green ichor splashes over the docks of Wehnimer's Landing!  Several ships at dock are struck and begin to melt away.
[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Requesting assistance to destroy artillery on the carrack on the northern end of the ice bridge - northern end of the carrack."
[General] Thadston exclaims, "Destroy those cannons on the ships!"
[General] Geijon thinks, "We're back on th' cannon."
[General] Guarrin thinks, "The Frigate is west once you cross the bridge. There is a galleon as well."
[General] Dergoatean thinks, "And a carrack to the north, that I've been working on."

BOOM!  BOOM!  BOOM!  BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!  Dozens of green ichor-covered cannon balls go soaring up from one of the Knave's ships and arc towards the North Docks of Wehnimer's Landing!  The cannon balls destroy half of the docks, the acid melting away wood and flesh.  Two of the cannon balls strike the blue-white pylon and the green acid begins to melt the pylon, dissolving several portions of it and the light of the pylon fades.
Dust clouds form more and begin to spread along Upper Trollfang.
[General] Thadston exclaims, "Pylon at the docks is destroyed! Man the one on the Black Sands or Outpost rooftop!"
[General] Cryheart thinks, "We hae fires at the Middle dock."
[General] Cryheart thinks, "We need bucket brigades."
[General] Thadston thinks, "Keep attacking those cannons on the ships! Watch out for the wind, it keeps tossing us about."

Some dark hooded figures begin to rush along rooftops of town.  Briefly, just briefly among them, is Mother, garbed in shadows, a face mask of sleek black and marked with blood red sigils.
As the fighting still erupts within Wehnimer's Landing and along the ice bridge over Darkstone Bay, three long metal-plated wagons come rolling into view along Upper Trollfang, escorted by dozens and dozens of black-armored armigers.
Some dark hooded figures begin to move through Upper Trollfang.
[General] Amos thinks, "Armigers, get the wagons to Lower Dragonsclaw, we'll cover you from our tower."
Someone shouts nearby, "the pylon is dead here!  go arm the one elsewhere!'. (at Cryheart's group)

Leafiara whispers to the group, "Alright, quick poll, then. Do we assist Mother or do we stand aside and let her just have at it with the wagons?"
Leafiara whispers to the group, "They can probably do it on their own."
Adelynn whispers to the group, "We assist the Rooks."
Someone shouts nearby, "The ships are frozen in the bay!" (at Cryheart's group)
[General] Thadston exclaims, "Keep focused on those ships and cannons!"
Gutstorm whispers to the group, "I say we let them wittle each sides numbers down ten we swoop in and wipe them all out whats left standing."
Leafiara flatly says, "This is so obviously a trap."
Leafiara says, "The wagons will be explosives or something."
Roelon whispers to the group, "Keep the Knave off their backs at the least."
Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth says, "I say we assist Mother."
Leafiara says, "The Consortium knows the Rooks will interfere because they interfered against the previous weapon shipment, which means they're ready and the wagons are rigged."
Leafiara says, "Probably."
Speaking reasonably to Leafiara, Adelynn says, "Which just means the Rooks might need our help."
[General] Cryheart thinks, "North dock pylon destroyed...we headed to the Black Sands."
Speaking to Adelynn, Leafiara says, "We've been helping them clear out their tunnels all night."
The three wagons roll into the Lower Dragonsclaw forest.
Leafiara says, "...no. They've got this on their own. If the wagons are trapped, they'll die and we'll intervene afterward."

Dark hooded figures and Mother rush through the forest.
[General] Guarrin thinks, "One cannon down."
[General] Terabor thinks, "Four of us are here near north gate in west tower, and will soon break into two groups in east/west towers. let us know if two of us could be more useful elsewhere."
Armigers shout from the forest, "Rooks!  Ex-Mayor Leafiara and Mother are leading groups in the woods!"
Leafiara yells, "I'm leaving things be!"
Leafiara yells, "If Mother turns on us here, we'll end her ourselves!"
[General] Amos exclaims, "Protect the wagons!"
Some fighting erupts to the south!  Rooks and Armigers begin to be locked in combat! (at Leafi's group)
[General] Amos exclaims, "The wagons are under attack by Leafiara, Mother and the Rooks!"
[General] Leafiara slowly thinks, "I haven't made a move."
[General] Leafiara thinks, "...perception, reality. Right. I'll withdraw to the tunnels again and leave you people to it."
[General] Leafiara magnanimously thinks, "You're welcome, Amos. Have at it with your inevitable trap."
As three wagons remain stuck in Lower Dragonsclaw, black-armored armigers and Rooks clash in combat, shouting erupting from the woods.  Beyond that, a fourth wagon is seen, only briefly, approaching and then moving away into the woods and out of sight.
[General] Amos thinks, "It is not Leafiara who attacks our wagons. Wrong place, wrong time. Mother still comes, and her Rooks. Armigers, cut them down, every one of them."
Rooks continue to swarm the woods, picking off armigers with their arrows.  Some Rooks fire upon the top of the bulwark tower in the woods, trying to strike Amos.
Some Rooks move by, "The wagons are clear, let's go take them."
[but the group doesn't budge; Leafi asks over thoughts which locations needs backup, but as people direct her to the location of the ships and ice bridge...]

From out of the shadows a murky figure appears, garbed in darkness and moving in a blur of motion!  The dark figure raises it arms outward and a bright light sparks from both hand-pylons held tightly in its grip!  Four rapid blasts of murky green ichor fire from the hand-pylons, sizzling through the air before striking Pukk!
[then they hit Chandrellia]
[General] Leafiara exclaims, "Hand pylon users attacking in the woods!"
[then they hit Gutstorm, then Leafiara, then Arianiss]

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "South cannon on the frigate is down.  Move to the northwest one."
[meanwhile, the Leafi group fights Knaves away near West Gate]
[General] Leafiara exclaims, "Knaves attacking north of West Gate!"
[General] Mother thinks, "The wagons in the forest are untrapped. Weapons, and salve inside. We cannot find the fourth wagon."
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Apologies, looks like we'll have to hold here instead of moving to the cannons."
[General] Mauss asks, "Any contact coming toward main gate?"
[General] Amos thinks, "Congratulations Mother, you further declared war on the Consortium and our efforts to protect our people."
[General] Geijon thinks, "Frigate, dealing with cannons."
Suddenly, as dark hooded figures begin to move through the forest, some of them turn and pause.  They spin and begin to stab other Rooks nearby, ambushing them and surprising them.  Dozens of Rooks scream and fall dead in the forest as the ambushers tear away their cloaks to reveal grey padded armor beneath.

Emerging in the treetops of the forest, Mother appears like a shadowy gargoyle, crouched and blood red runes glowing on the facemask.   Mother runs along the treetops and takes a spinning leap towards the huge bulwark tower in the forest, hurling daggers at Amos who stumbles aside as she lands on the top floor of the tower, crouching in defense as he snarls at her.
Darting in and out, Mother slashes with small blades at Amos, tearing at the flesh along his arms but not landing any severe blows.  Amos throws his head back and howls.
Rooks smash into the tower, breaking open the door!

[the Leafi group goes inside, but finds a wooden barricade at the top blocking entrance; armigers attack the group, who fight them off while bashing and burning the barricade]
[meanwhile, the other groups split up across warships in ongoing efforts to destroy the cannons]
Amos throws back his head and howls again and pulls aside his greatcloak, throwing it back. Several tribal tattoos cover his chest and shoulders. He runs a finger along them, like grooves, and his veins pulse and his eyes spark briefly.
Mother slashes at him, once, twice, three times more, digging into his side but Amos just open hand swaps her aside and she slams into the side of the bulwark tower rooftop.
Amos roars like a great lion and as Mother swoops in to strike, he steps aside swiftly and brings his hand down to connect with her head. Mother dodges last minute but he strikes her hard on the side and she falls hard. Amos roars again and brings his foot up high, then down hard on Mother's side again. You almost hear the bones in her side snap.
Some black-armored armigers can be seen moving in small groups towards the Lysierian Hills.
[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Extreme caution needed on the ice bridge now. LOTS of attackers."
[General] Amos thinks, "Coming to aid Mother? She brought this on herself."
Amos stands and waits while Mother tries to rise to her feet but collapses again. She tries to rise again.
[General] Amos thinks, "Let me help you Mother...."
[General] Thrassus thinks, "Thadston did say to capture her."
Amos leans down and scoops up Mother into his giant arms and hoists her up into the air over the tower rooftop. Mother twitches in his grasp like a shadow trying to slip away.
[General] Amos thinks, "Yes, capture her. Let's try that."
A Rook from a nearby tree fires on Amos! Amos spins quickly, moving Mother to block the shot. The arrow strikes Mother in the back of her leg.
Amos reaches up and clamps his giant hand over Mother's face and mask.
[General] Amos asks, "Mother, May I?"
Amos squeezes his hand and the black steel mask over Mother's face cracks, just barely, and he shakes her for a moment while a part of the mask falls away. He pries the rest of it off with his other hand and hoists up Casiphia for all to see, dangling from his grip.

[General] Thadston thinks, "Casi...."
[General] Amos thinks, "You know how to pick them still Thadston."
[General] Amos thinks, "Luckily, she's as broken as you."
Amos squeezes Casiphia in his grip and more bones in her sides snap.  Casiphia howls in pain.  Amos drops her to his feet and she lands with a thud, squirming just slightly on the rooftop of the tower.
A loud roar, louder than Amos, erupts from somewhere in town.
[General] Thadston thinks, "You're dead you [SOB]."
There is a spark of blood red light in town.
The red light sparks again, then again, then again, and suddenly Thadston comes barreling into the forest, the kroderine shards of his arms glowing with a blood red light.  He charges the bulwark tower and punches a hand into it, then another, making his own grips as he scales the top of the tower.
Thadston leaps up onto the rooftop of the bulwark tower and charges Amos, bright red light trailing from his gauntlets like ribbons of blood.  Amos roars and quickly has a rune-etched blue steel hammer in his hand and swings wide.  The hammer hits Thadston hard and sends him flying into the woods!  Amos steps over Casiphia, who still squirms, and roars and leaps out of the tower and disappears after Thadston!

[adventurers break the barricade and reach Casiphia]
Casiphia says, "My..sides..."
Casiphia's skin takes on a slight flush as Chandrellia focuses on her.
Crimson mist seeps from Casiphia's abdomen wound as Chandrellia draws the damage to herself.
Speaking to Casiphia, Taulramil says, "I apologize for not being faster, ma'm."
Casiphia says, "You have nothing to apologize for..."
Casiphia darkly says, "It's not your fault. It's not even Casiphia's fault."
Leafiara says, "Enough of the pleasantries, let's just... take care of Casi, then take care of--"
Leafiara glances at Casiphia.
Leafiara suddenly says, "Oh no."
Leafiara says, "The bleakwalker..."
Casiphia says, "No. I am not the Bleakwalker."
Casiphia says, "I am Mother."
Casiphia says, "I am everything Casiphia could not be."
Casiphia says, "Or would not allow herself to be."
Speaking to Casiphia, Leafiara says, "I understand. I completely understand."
Thrassus says, "Ah, so she's insane."
Taulramil says, "No."
Taulramil says, "She's possessed."
Some dark hooded figures arrive.
Leafiara says, "No... she simply crossed the line I couldn't--"
Casiphia nods at Leafiara.
Dendum says, "She is just broken."
Casiphia says, "I am not broken."
Casiphia says, "I am free."
Speaking to Casiphia, Dendum says, ""You are chained."
Leafiara urgently says, "Rooks, no need. Even as Rone, she never used lethal force against you. I noticed that."
Casiphia says, "I am not Chaston's victim. I am not Thadston's victim. I am not Raznel's victim."
Faerinn grabs Casiphia and drags her down.
Leafiara adds Casiphia to her group.
Leafiara invokes a guiding spirit, imploring it to return her to safety...
Leafiara gestures.
Your surroundings blur for a moment . . .
[Town Square Central]
Casiphia slips off.

There is a flash of blood red light in the forest, followed by the sound of roaring.
[General] Amos thinks, "Thadston, I don't need to be your enemy. I am just a reminder of your flaws, and I am sorry I had to reveal another one. But it's done now."
[General] Amos thinks, "The Brotherhood has no Mother. The Knave is frozen and burning. Let's end this all now, we are stronger together."
There is a loud crack and Amos is seen hurling up into the air over the woods, then falls back down with a loud thud.

Both Amos and Thadston roar in the forest as you hear the sound of metal and bone clashing.

A dark hooded figure appears on a nearby rooftop, silver beak bright in the moonlight.
Another Rook rises on a nearby rooftop of town.
A third, a fourth, a fifth, soon dozens of Rooks line the rooftops of town like pillars of shadow against the backdrop of moonlight.
One by one, several of the Rooks pull off their masks.  One is a young man, freckled, missing an eye.  Another is a woman, scars on her face, but steel in her eyes.  A third is bald, but has a wild moustache.  Another is one of Tykel's apprentices.  One by one, several of the Rooks unmask and shout, "For Mother!"
Shouting erupts in town, "For Mother!"
A battle cry fills the night as militia and unmasked Rooks take to the Black Sands and swarm the ice bridge, braving the wind, the ice, the snow, and the arrows and cannons.  Some Rooks remain masked, but still lend their daggers and bows on assaulting the ships.

[all adventurer groups converge on the ships and destroying their cannons while the specific whereabouts of Thadston and Amos remain unknown other than that they're in the forest]
A tree in the forest suddenly falls.  Amos roars as he hoists it up into the air and swings it like a huge hammer.  He sends Thadston flying through part of the pallisade walls of town and disappearing into the streets.  Amos charges after him, the tribal tattoos glowing on his chest.
On the streets of town, Thadston and Amos are locked in battle.  Amos unsnaps his two rune hammers again and brings them down on Thadston who blocks them with his kroderine arms.  Back and forth the two men battle, spit flying, metal clanging, curses soaring.
Amos slams a hammer down on Thadston and he throws up an arm to block it.  Amos roars and kicks hard, hitting Thadston in the chest and knocking him back.  Thadston swings with his kroderine fists and punches Amos in the face, again, and again.  The tattooed giantman stumbles back, then swings upward with his hammers, connecting to Thadston's chin and sending him flying into the side of a building.  A shopkeeper runs out screaming and Amos charges through the wall as the two men continue their fight.

Two Bourthian soldiers can be seen moving along the mine road outside of town.
Amos and Thadston emerge from a ruined building, battered, bruised, bloodied.  Both men panting, both men snarling at each other.  Thadston lands a fist across Amos's face, while Amos kicks hard again and you hear Thadston's ribs crack.

Thadston lowers his shoulder into Amos, then grabs a fistful of his mane and yanks hard, snapping his face down into his knee with a crack! Amos falls back and stumbles, almost dropping his hammers.

Thadston swings, and swings again, slamming his kroderine powered hands into Amos's chest.  Some seem to hurt, others seem not to phase Amos at all and the tattoos continue to glow.  Amos brings his hammers up and down on Thadston who parries them aside with his arms.  Amos roars and steps back, preparing to strike again.  Suddenly, the blood red light in Thadston's arms fades away.
With the blood red light gone from his arms, Thadston's eyes widen as Amos approaches him.  Amos smirks and sheaths his hammers. He then raises his arms up and brings them down hard on Thadston, again and again, smashing him into the ground so that the very cobblestones beneath Thadston bend and break.  Amos kicks Thadston hard in the side, sending him tumbling away.
[General] Amos thinks, "Are you finished now Thadston? We have another enemy...."
[General] Amos thinks, "Armigers, continue your two missions. Find the Knave, and aid the town against those ships."
Thadston can be seen rising to his feet and he stumbles out of sight.  Amos watches him, smirking, but does not pursue.

Black-armored armigers form into two groups.  One begins to move towards town and the bay to aid against the ships, another small group moves up the mine road near town.
A Bourthian soldier can be seen along the mine road, then slips off into the brush.

[all as adventurers continue destroying the ships' cannons]
On the rooftop of the Hendoran Outpost, Thadston climbs into view.
[General] Thadston thinks, "Keep on those ships...."
Upon the rooftop, Thadston grabs the sides of the blue-white pylon.
Thadston holds his kroderine arms against the blue-white pylon on the rooftop of the Outpost and closes his eyes.   Tiny arcs of blue and white lightning begin to spark up from the pylon and into his arms.
Arcs of blue and white lightning dance about the rooftop of the Outpost as they crackle and dance along Thadston's arms.  His eyes begin to glow with a bright white light.
Arcs of light continue to spark from the pylon on the rooftop of the Outpost to Thadston's arms and the kroderine shards in his flesh begin to glow with a blue-white hue.
There is a loud roar from the Lower Dragonsclaw forest and the huge bulwark tower topples as blue-white light sparks up into the sky!

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Knave was sighted on old mine road, but lost track."
[General] Leafiara asks, "Who is he?"
[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Was in a soldier uniform."
[General] Leafiara asks, "...then how do you know it was him?"
[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Taking a guess by the large amount of armigers headed that way."
Black-armored armigers move into the Valley near the Lysierian Hills.
[General] Thadston exclaims, "Destroy those cannons!"
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Down to two cannons left on the carrack, but almost no Knave forces remain to even man these things."
A Bourthian soldier slips through the brush of the Lysierian Hills.
There is a loud roar on the ice bridge and a blast of blue-white light utterly rips through a a large frozen frigate.  Blue-white flames burn up the ship as Thadston marches out of its inferno, fire licking his arms as he walks towards another ship.
[General] Amos thinks, "See Thadston, you are best served using your might against our true enemy."

[General] Stephos thinks, "...help...."
Rooks, some masked, others unmasked, rush towards the carrack with red orbs in their hands!
The Rooks hurl some red orbs at the carrack and it begins to explode!  Red fire begins to consume the carrack!

[General] Stephos thinks, "...hunted..."
[General] Amos thinks, "Ah...the Knave has nowhere to hide."
Thadston charges another ship, his arms glowing with blue-white light.  He shoulders into it, busting into it and blue-white flames erupt and burn away the ship!  Thadston collapses, curls of light coming up from his arms.  Some nearby militia rally around him and carry him off.

[General] Larsya exclaims, "Knave spotted! For Bourth, move now!"
Black-armored armigers and Bourthian scouts converge on the Lysierian Hills.
[General] Larsya exclaims, "Knave apprehended! Armigers tried, but Bourth has got him!"
[General] Darcena asks, "Where, Larsya?"
[General] Larsya thinks, "We're bringing to Outpost."
[General] Darcena thinks, "Thank you."
[all groups move to the outpost]
An armored Bourthian soldier just arrived!
An armored Bourthian soldier just arrived!
An armored Bourthian soldier just arrived!
An armored Bourthian soldier just arrived!
An armored Bourthian soldier just arrived!
An armored Bourthian soldier just arrived!
An armored Bourthian soldier just arrived!
An armored Bourthian soldier just arrived!
An armored Bourthian soldier just arrived!
Larsya slips into the area.
Larsya waves.
Larsya whistles tunelessly to herself.
Stephos is dragged in between Bourthian soldiers, his arms and legs chained.
A Bourthian soldier pushes Stephos to the ground.
Stephos falls over.
Stephos looks up, squinting, even at the moonlight.
An armored Bourthian soldier says, "He put up no fight M'Lady Larsya."
Stephos squints.
Stephos weakly says, "...I am safe."
Larsya begins chuckling at Stephos!
Larsya says, "No you're not."
Larsya giggles.
Stephos squints.
Stephos covers his ears for a moment, squinting at the moonlight.
Stephos asks, "Alendrial?"
Larsya says, "She's safe, but not here."
Larsya says, "Also...she doesn't like you."
Larsya giggles.
Stephos tries to stand and move away from the crowd, a bit fidgety.
Larsya says, "Let's get him secure and cleaned up."
Larsya nods to the Bourthian soldier.
The Bourthian soldiers fall in around Stephos and escort him away.
Larsya asks, "You found him by the Holding?"
An armored Bourthian soldier says, "Aye M'Lady."
An armored Bourthian soldier says, "The armigers were there before us."
An armored Bourthian soldier says, "But we were quicker. We found him. They tried hard to get him first."
Speaking to Larsya, Vaemyr says, "Can you keep him in your personal custody for now? I'm still not sure I trust the armigers with him."
An armored Bourthian soldier says, "He spouted about being hunted, and then about his wife."
Speaking carefully to an armored Bourthian soldier, Darcena asks, "Did they look like they were trying to catch him or like they were trying to release him?"
Larsya says, "Yes, he'll remain here. Nowhere near town."
An armored Bourthian soldier says, "They looked like they were trying to catch him I think."
Shinann says, "Does not matter if he is the Knave or not... if the Empire has him.... they have him." [generally reacting to others contending that he isn't the Knave given the condition he was found in]
Shinann says, "He is still wanted for crimes."
An armored Bourthian soldier says, "Aye, Stephos has many crimes. Looks like the Knave is just one of them."
Larsya says, "Well he has much to answer for. We'll see. He will be safe here."
Larsya says, "I'll go see to it."
Larsya slips off.

Lord Amos just arrived.
Speaking sincerely to Amos, Darcena says, "Thank you for listening, Amos."
Amos says, "I am late. How unlike me."
Amos says, "I had hoped to see this infamous Knave face to face."
Amos grins at Darcena.
Amos nods at Darcena.
Speaking to Amos, Darcena says, "We are even, now."
Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "Actually might be one more ruse by the Knave, you should still be vigilant."
Amos asks, "A ruse?"
Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr asks, "It would be just like the Knave to give us what we want to put us at ease, right?"
Speaking to Draccor, Darcena says, "I am. He did not have to show mercy."
Amos says, "As if the Knave locked Lord DeArchon up for months, knowing his crimes in the Empire, and then just so placing him precisely where he needed to be at the right moment?...that is absurd, don't you think?"
Amos nods at Vaemyr.
Amos says, "Absurd indeed."
Amos shrugs.
Amos says, "It is not mine to figure out I suppose. I hope justice can come now, to Stephos, for his crimes with the krolvin, for his crimes against the Empire, for the crimes against this town and its promise."
Amos says, "A man who deals with slavers, deserves nothing less."
Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "He certainly has crimes to answer for, just possibly not these latest ones."
Amos says, "If this Knave still exists, then he chose a wonderfully deserving target."
Amos nods at Vaemyr.
Amos asks, "However, I suspect the business of the Knave is behind us now. No?"
Amos peers quizzically at Vaemyr.
Amos says, "One way or the other."
Leafiara says, "Let's call it temporarily over at best."
Amos grins at Leafiara.
Amos says, "I would say it is quite over. Are Knaves truly something to fear for long? Lions are far more ferocious and have no fear themselves."
Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "For now I look forward to establishing our new government, and returning some power back to our citizens of this town."
Amos nods at Vaemyr.
Amos says, "Yes, there is such promise to be born from all of this."
Amos nods at Vaemyr.
Amos says, "Sometimes chaos is a necessary evil, even if we fight against it, even if we dislike it. Look what has come from it."
Amos nods at Vaemyr.
Amos grins.
Speaking to Amos, Geijon asks, "Where did th' Zul Wagoneers go?"
Amos says, "The wagons remain in the forest."
Amos says, "Of the ones left, they held invar weapons, and salve used to harm those with Everblood."
Leafiara slowly asks, "Why is there a need for anti-Everblood salve at the moment?"
Amos grins at Leafiara.
Chandrellia softly asks, "I don't care about no damn weapons, where is Judge Renpaw, and the Councilwoman?"
Amos says, "Alendrial will be safe and home soon. She's under the Gryphon's care I am told."
Amos nods at Chandrellia.
Amos says, "Renpaw. I hope only for good news."
Amos says, "Goodnight everyone. Well fought, even that madman Thadston. I am glad to finally be shed of this Knave business...for the town, as we have much more opportunity and promise ahead of us that we do not need to be bogged down by enemies vying for control of our streets. The Knave captured...Mother unmasked...we all did well. Well indeed."
Amos waves.
Lord Amos just went west.

Quotables

[General] Cryheart thinks, "North dock group at the north dock."
[General] Dergoatean exclaims, "That... makes a lot of sense!"

[General] Arianiss asks, "So we're all in agreement.. the Knave is bad?"
[General] Leafiara thinks, "That's the only thing we can agree on, Ari."
[General] Faerinn thinks, "And try to take the Knave and Mother alive."
[General] Chandrellia thinks, "But if a dagger should slip into Amos's throat don't feel bad about it."
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Bad is the last thing I'd feel about it."

[Realm] Taulramil asks, "Armigers safe?"
[General] Dergoatean thinks, "That's a tricky question."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Amos, be forewarned if you hurt innocent citizens."
[General] Amos thinks, "I am an innocent citizen Sir Cryheart."
[General] Evia thinks, "That's the usual verdict when you buy judges."
[General] Chandrellia thinks, "And town guard captains."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Leafi, yoo gonna earn wot eber shtipends da town gave ye today."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "Either that or get exiled."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Nearly thirty of us strong in one area of Burrow Way, but the Knave's men are relentless."
[General] Leafiara viciously thinks, "But so are we."
[General] Guarrin exclaims, "Keep it up!"
[General] Leafiara determinedly exclaims, "Like we know how to do anything but!"

Roelon deeply says, "Son of ah bloody kiltless kobold."

[General] The ghost of Stormyrain thinks, "There's a very large group of mercenaries and disruptors to the furthest southwest corner from the bridge."
[General] The ghost of Stormyrain thinks, "..Ask me how I know."
[General] Pukk asks, "Okay. How do you know?"
[General] The ghost of Stormyrain thinks, "I ran right into them. They were so happy to slay me."

Adelynn posits, "Maybe she'll recruit me!"
Adelynn grandiosely announces, "Adelynn Ta'Aden, Rook Assassin!"

Log

Uneasy Preparations

[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 sugar-dusted golden doughnut, the gold-dusted Atlee disk crowned with sylvarraend rubies, a grey-headed hawk, the Alosaka disk, the Vaikhen disk, some golden brown elven waybread, some golden brown elven waybread, a fluffy white cat, the Evia disk, the Taulramil disk, some silver coins, the Asben disk, the Meril disk, the Omeird disk, the Viva disk, the Aeith disk, a massive snowy battle-scarred lynx, an amber-eyed tawny range wolf, the Vaemyr disk, a haggard grey-haired gnoll, the green Yaso disk, a forest wolf, the Brassbeard disk, a sleek barn owl that is flying around, the Phomate disk, the Zachion disk, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the faenor Chandrellia disk inlaid with intersecting bands of jet, the Falicor disk, the Wolfloner disk, the glossy pink Chiyanna disk shaped like a jellyfish, the Rhaivan disk, the Raincail disk, the Aureliano disk, the Faerinn disk, the Roelon disk, a massive snowy white tiger, the Emmisive disk, the Kasula disk, a grey wolf, the Guarrin disk, the Dwi disk, a large acorn, a pale-faced coppery barn owl, the Perivan disk, a fat charcoal cat, the white Laelithonel disk, the Kiwoeachi disk, a cranky glacier spirit that is flying around, a round silver-banded barrel, an herbal remedy donation bin and some stone benches with some stuff on it.

Also here: Lord Towermen, Atlee, Shinann, Issiah, Serseri who is sitting, Envoy Vaikhen who is kneeling, Alosaka, Grauwlyre, Pukk, Earthdiver, High Lord Alti, Saric, Dame Evia, Squire Legionnaire Taulramil, Darcena, Geijon, Lord Asben, Event Planner Leafiara, Meril, Lord Omeird, Luminary Berkana, Viva, Aeith, Vaemyr, Yaso, Bellaja, Puptilian, Lord Chamorr, Brassbeard, Tarine, Phomate, Kalidor, Pietra, Bernadette, Zachion, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Falicor, Wolfloner, Grand Lady Chiyanna, Rhaivan, Vilherzan, Raincail, Aureliano, Barrister Faerinn, Roelon, Kippe, Brokah who is sitting, Lord Emmisive, Squire Legionnaire Kasula, Guarrin, Valkaen, Dwi, Novarian, Berost, Lord Perivan, Laelithonel, Soneiken, Kiwoeachi, Roelaren, Sir Cryheart

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.

[General] Geijon thinks, "We need a few more when this gets moving."

Speaking softly to Faerinn, Chandrellia says, "You are just defending Amos because you helped to fund his little digging, most likely bought off from him too."

Cryheart says, "There we go."

Pukk recites:

"Everybody join Leafiara!"

Leafiara says, "No, not everybody."

Vaemyr says, "There's our weather."

[Towncrier] Newsby: "Those Clouds I thought I saw earlier have arrived in the Landing, folks!"

Guarrin's group just went east.

Leafiara says, "We have to split up into three groups at least and possibly twice as many groups."

Pukk recites:

"Join Leafiara or Guarrin"

Puptilian says, "Everyone kick Pukk after joining a group so that Pukk can keep count."

Speaking in Elven, Taulramil says something you don't understand.

Leafiara says, "Or Cryheart, since Guarrin left."

Serseri hoarsely croaks, "Isn't it a little late in the game for us to be snapping at our own flanks like wounded animals?"

Speaking wryly to Serseri, Leafiara says, "Around here, never too late."

Speaking to Serseri, Faerinn says, "Never too late."

Raincail quietly asks, "Which group will be heading toward that rotting smell?"

Speaking quietly to Serseri, Alosaka says, "Never too late for self-inflicted suffering."

Speaking astoundedly to Pukk, Dwi says, "Nice try."

Speaking softly to Serseri, Chandrellia says, "Yes, I am sorry, there are bigger issues at stake."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "I'm not sure if you were around, but I was thinking there could even be an attack on the outpost through the tunnels we found with the lich king."

Cryheart recites:

"I shall be heading to the North docks soon...but we need another group at the Black Sands...and another group to man the pylon on the Outpost roof"

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "I was thinking an attack on the Holding through those tunnels, but sure, what you say is possible too."

Speaking softly to Faerinn, Chandrellia says, "Good luck in your endeavors tonight, may you be ever succsessful."

Dwi whispers to the group, "We gonna go to da pub... drinks on Pukk til it's all ober."

[over thoughts we discover there are seven with Guarrin's group, fifteen with Sir Cryheart's, and fourteen with Leafi's as people attempt to coordinate and balance numbers]

Serseri hoarsely croaks, "Is there a productive spot in this madness for younger defenders? Or should I just call it a night and get out of the way?"

BOOM! A clap of thunder echoes in the distance.

Speaking in Elven to Serseri, Taulramil says something you don't understand.

Speaking deeply to Leafiara, Berost says, "Where ya be at this eve? Where the winds blows ya."

Cryheart says, "K...moving to the north docks."

Speaking quietly to Serseri, Alosaka says, "There are a few pylons that need to be manned."

Cryheart says, "Get ready."

Speaking to Atlee, Pukk says, "I would love your peach."

Puptilian says, "Ok going to go look around."

Raincail quietly says, "Sounds like rain...."

Speaking to Berost, Leafiara says, "Honestly... I don't know yet."

Speaking to Berost, Leafiara says, "I know where everyone's hoping I'm going."

Cryheart recites:

"Good luck all"

Speaking to Berost, Leafiara says, "But it's a trap. Those weapons are a trap of some sort."

The voice of Nochternus quietly exclaims, "Wait!"

Speaking to Pukk, Soneiken exclaims, "Before you got here Mr Jester, dey voted that you are to be da Flag bearer tonight, and also to lead the cadence on da marching!"

Faerinn asks, "Who's headed to the Black Sands? And who is headed to the outpost?"

Nochternus quietly exclaims, "Kill me!"

Berost deeply says, "I have no idea meself. I will see where the night leads."

Sir Cryheart's group just went northwest.

[Note: From this point on I largely have no idea what the other groups were doing nor where. I'll include notes of I was able to observe in passing, but it's not much.]

Nochternus quietly says, "Aww."

Speaking to Soneiken, Pukk says, "You know I don't go by votes...unless I'm voting that is."

Nochternus quietly says, "I wanted to die..."

Speaking softly to Nochternus, Chandrellia says, "Join Leafi."

Nochternus quietly says, "Aaaand how."

Kiwoeachi says, "Gonna go look for a lost child."

Speaking to Dwi, Pietra says, "Don't need you anyways."

Speaking to Pukk, Soneiken says, "You voted, in abscension."

Speaking blandly to Kiwoeachi, Adelynn exclaims, "Now?!"

Grauwlyre exclaims, "Good luck Kiweoachi!"

Kiwoeachi exclaims, "Thanks!"

Speaking heartily to Pietra, Dwi says, "Like it matters."

Speaking to Soneiken, Pukk says, "Oh good. Then I will ignore my vote as I usually do."

Grauwlyre says, "Save the kiddo."

Chandrellia whispers to the group, "Noch you can go hang with us, whatever michief and mayhem we are up to."

Kiwoeachi says, "Smoosh."

Chandrellia softly says, "Yeah you better hide woman."

[at this point the Leafiblob has grown to seventeen]

[General] Cryheart thinks, "North dock group at the north dock."

[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 clam-shaped Immoras disk, a young wounded child that appears dead, the Subban disk, a floating grey-green eye that is flying around, the Mauss disk, the Yavs disk, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, some golden brown elven waybread, some manna bread, some golden brown elven waybread, a sugar-dusted golden doughnut, the gold-dusted Atlee disk crowned with sylvarraend rubies, a grey-headed hawk, the Vaikhen disk, some golden brown elven waybread, some golden brown elven waybread, a fluffy white cat, the Taulramil disk, the Asben disk, the Meril disk, the Omeird disk, an amber-eyed tawny range wolf, the Zachion disk, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the faenor Chandrellia disk inlaid with intersecting bands of jet, the Wolfloner disk, the glossy pink Chiyanna disk shaped like a jellyfish, the Raincail disk, the Roelon disk, a massive snowy white tiger, the Dwi disk, a large acorn, a pale-faced coppery barn owl, a fat charcoal cat, the white Laelithonel disk, 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: Lady Immoras, Nodyre, Queso, Lord Subban, Quartermaster Tsarok, Lady Adelynn, Mauss, High Lord Yavs, Jusstena, Lord Towermen, Atlee who is sitting, Nochternus, Envoy Vaikhen who is kneeling, Grauwlyre who is lying down, Pukk, Earthdiver, Squire Legionnaire Taulramil, Event Planner Leafiara, Meril, Lord Omeird, Lord Chamorr, Kalidor, Pietra, Zachion, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Wolfloner, Grand Lady Chiyanna, Raincail, Roelon, Kippe, Brokah who is sitting, Valkaen, Dwi, Laelithonel, Soneiken

Nochternus quietly says, "Smoosh."

Subban says, "I can't help but see you folks under this circumstances but I sure am still glad to see everyone."

[General] Dergoatean exclaims, "That... makes a lot of sense!"

In a perfect imitation of Nochternus, speaking to Leafiara, Omeird says, "It dead."

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Chamorr asks, "Black sand? Wagons?"

[Realm] Puptilian thinks, "Black Sands are quiet but plenty of towers for people to defend from."

Arynth softly murmurs, "I guess tonight's the night, eh?"

[Realm] Taulramil asks, "Cryheart you have lead of the north dock crew?"

Arynth quietly asks, "Who leads?"

Speaking to Chamorr, Leafiara says, "Not sure yet. Probably the wagons."

Immoras softly asks, "Anyone healing?"

Speaking to Chamorr, Leafiara says, "Someone has to take the fall for you all, in case this is a trap."

Leafiara says, "And I know many are wanting to go to the wagons."

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Chamorr asks, "Pylons?"

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Chamorr asks, "Ain't that 4 groups?"

[Realm] Taulramil thinks, "Claim establish organize the movements of the groups."

Speaking to Chamorr, Leafiara says, "I think it's at least four groups, yes."

Speaking heartily to Chamorr, Dwi says, "Oh my."

Leafiara says, "But I'm not sure a pylon team has organized."

Dwi heartily asks, "We past four already?"

Speaking heartily to Chamorr, Dwi says, "I'll help ye count."

Leafiara says, "My group seems rather large... might need to break in two, but I suppose it depends."

[eighteen people now]

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "Wherever you go we will follow, you should know that by now."

Subban says, "I know my abilities have been limited to protecting myself and dragging the dead but if there's another way I can help that isn't too harsh on the brain I'd be happy to try."

Nochternus quietly says, "You smash."

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Dwi says, "If'n ye think yer ditchin me affer I made alla dat fuss...."

Speaking amusedly to Dwi, Leafiara says, "Okay, fine."

Speaking heartily to Nochternus, Chamorr says, "Bear smash."

Leafiara says, "I just want everyone to be aware."

Nochternus quietly says, "Taulramil dies."

Leafiara says, "I know some really want me to go to the wagons, and we might do that."

Speaking softly to Keiiko, Chandrellia says, "Addy hissed at me already."

Nochternus quietly says, "You know."

Leafiara says, "Others really want nothing to do with the wagons, so we might do that."

Speaking in Elven, Taulramil says something you don't understand.

Nochternus quietly says, "Circle of life and all."

Speaking softly to Keiiko, Chandrellia says, "It's ok I bit her."

Taulramil says, "Perhaps."

[General] Guarrin thinks, "Clear on the Sands."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Prepare to hear all the boasts of a Draccor. Ungh."

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Draccor says, "I found a crime."

Taulramil says, "But I am trying to help organize chaos."

Speaking to Crime, Leafiara says, "I don't think we'll be against undead tonight."

Harrier quietly asks, "Anyone able to bless my arrows by chance?"

Taulramil says, "Sands group is out."

Speaking sternly to Chandrellia, Keiiko says, "You know... I can't exactly help your case when you admit things like that to me."

[Realm] Puptilian thinks, "Wanting to hear from Draccor, that will be all lies then."

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Crime says, "Just tapping you to drive you insane."

Dwi heartily says, "Wot'e'er happins...dont let Gutstorm bid onna dat manty core machine."

Taulramil says, "North dock is out."

[General] Alosaka thinks, "Bay's a bit choppy, but no more than normal for a windy night."

Nochternus quietly says, "Gimme something to burn."

Taulramil says, "Who's got the pylon group."

Leafiara recites:

"Sacks with magic imbeds on the bench and on the ground!"

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Chamorr says, "Where is da wagons."

Speaking softly to Nochternus, Chandrellia says, "Oh you will get the cahnce."

Nochternus quietly says, "Meteor is still fun."

[General] Directed seriously to Draccor, Yardie thinks, "We do need to meet up and discuss matters."

[General] Draccor thinks, "You can all rest easy now that I'm here."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Triage in TSC and Voln will probably be needed. We may rely a lot on fogging."

In a perfect imitation of Leafiara, Omeird says, "Groundsack."

Leafiara says, "So just be aware."

Dwi heartily says, "Mine's fulla sticks."

Leafiara says, "If we go to the wagons, the illegitimate Consortium might wind up branding you all criminals."

[General] Geijon asks, "All of us have empaths, aye?"

Nochternus quietly says, "Sorry."

Leafiara says, "Or hopefully they'll just blame me since I'm already public enemy number one to them."

Lightning pierces the night sky and illuminates the outlines of countless ships in the distance, rising on the tides of Darkstone Bay as they glide through the murky waters towards Wehnimer's Landing.

Taulramil says, "Ok."

Taulramil says, "We are gonna die."

Nochternus quietly says, "There we go."

Taulramil says, "Let's move."

Dwi heartily exclaims, "Wow!"

Subban says, "Lights are on."

Speaking knowingly to Taulramil, Leafiara says, "Oh, we're gonna die, yeah."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Ships sighted."

Raincail quietly asks, "Hm. should I go and fetch my carrack?"

Crime darkly asks, "Join who?"

Leafiara says, "Hmm."

Taulramil says, "You all will."

Taulramil says, "I won't."

Pietra says, "Ships."

Raincail quietly says, "And so the balance shifts...."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra exclaims, "Get a move on, woman!"

Speaking deeply to Leafiara, Roelon says, "Best make the deaths worth it then."

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Draccor says, "Tag yer it."

[General] Stormyrain thinks, "Militia members; our main objective this night per Thadston will be to focus on any forces of the Knave, and only DEFEND against others that we might encounter."

Speaking to Pietra, Leafiara says, "There's no sign of the wagons."

Nochternus quietly says, "Just say 'JEBUS WE NEED A METEOR' and we will."

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Crime says, "You got cooties."

[General] Thadston exclaims, "Ships spotted! Militia, the shadows can't hold you forever. When the ships get in close we'll spark the pylons!"

Leafiara says, "I guess we could move to the Black Sands first, though."

Taulramil exclaims, "Let's go!"

Taking Positions

[travel]

[General] Arianiss asks, "So we're all in agreement.. the Knave is bad?"

[General] Aeith asks, "Are any of our defensive pylons active yet?"

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Pylon defnders at the north pylon reporting in."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "They can't hold forever, but they can bind my soul, for sure."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "That's the only thing we can agree on, Ari."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "And try to take the Knave and Mother alive."

[The Black Sands]

Black sands mix with white in this stretch of beach, the black encroaching from the west and the white defending from the east. To the southwest, rough mounds of porous black rock stretch from the Trollfang to the bay, their rounded forms giving an illusion of motion, as though they were still flowing. You also see a tall wooden archery tower.

Also here: Lord Asben who is hiding, Lady Keiiko, Nodyre, Lord Crime, Draccor, Lord Subban, Lady Adelynn, Lord Towermen, Nochternus, Pukk, Zhagen, Squire Legionnaire Taulramil, Lord Chamorr, Pietra, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Wolfloner, Grand Lady Chiyanna, Raincail, Roelon, Dwi, Soneiken, Event Planner Leafiara

[now twenty-two characters]

[General] Dwi exclaims, "Wot'e'er ye do...dont shoot at da bloo sloop! It aint pay'd fer yet!"

[General] Voltung asks, "How does one open the tower windows?"

Crime recites darkly:

"I am invulnerable!"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Currently backing up the Black Sands, barring further developments."

You peer west and see ...

[The Black Sands]

Smooth black sand stretches north to the bay. To the south, mounds of lava sit poised over the narrow beach, as though ready to flow down to the water. Long strands of rubbery seaweed lie strewn about, adding a pungent tang to the already briny air. You also see a greater kappa, a murdroot, the Guarrin disk, the Aureliano disk, the Falicor disk, the Perivan disk, the Faerinn disk, a resplendent obsidian black raven that is flying around, the Dendum disk, a tall wooden archery tower and a black imperial wagon with a glowing blue-white pylon on it. Also here: Lord Thadston, Stormyrain, Shinann, Darcena, Geijon, Falicor, Aureliano, Lord Perivan, Guarrin, Barrister Faerinn, Dendum

Nochternus quietly says, "Aaand the first one dead."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "The militia's group is also here nearby, I realize."

[General] Aeith thinks, "We'll be ready when they are."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "But if a dagger should slip into Amos's throat don't feel bad about it."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "We hae a scout swimming in the Bay, to alert us."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Bad is the last thing I'd feel about it."

Draccor darkly exclaims, "Spoon!"

Dwi heartily says, "Look fer a message inna bottle...Imma spectin mail."

Nochternus quietly says, "By all the spoons before us..."

Chandrellia recites softly:

"I will do my best to heal as fast as I can, should you get hurt badly please let me know"

[General] Alanad thinks, "If there's an attack I wonder If I'll be able to hit anything haha."

[General] Alanad thinks, "Probably not I'm guessing."

Nochternus quietly says, "You should just let the wizards meteor and die..."

[Realm] Puptilian thinks, "There are plenty of towers down on the black sands if some of the less trained fighters want a good spot to help."

Lord Thadston just arrived.

[General] Pietra thinks, "You can man a pylon."

Thadston grins.

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "There may be some that are not as higly ranked as others that young ones can assist with, you can always get into the towers and help with the ballistas as well."

Asben turns toward Thadston and renders a sharp salute with his mithril mace.

Thadston renders a sharp hand salute.

Thadston says, "Let's bleed the Knave tonight."

Speaking heartily to Thadston, Dwi asks, "Ye bring us presents?"

Pukk exclaims, "We are the Knave killing group!"

Thadston says, "I've other positions to check on."

Leafiara simply agrees, "...yeah. This ends."

Arianiss asks, "Who is leading this group?"

Lord Thadston just went east.

Leafiara points at herself.

You peer west and see ...

[The Black Sands]

Smooth black sand stretches north to the bay. To the south, mounds of lava sit poised over the narrow beach, as though ready to flow down to the water. Long strands of rubbery seaweed lie strewn about, adding a pungent tang to the already briny air. You also see a handaxe, a forest wolf, a murdroot, the Guarrin disk, the Aureliano disk, the Falicor disk, the Perivan disk, the Faerinn disk, a resplendent obsidian black raven that is flying around, the Dendum disk, a tall wooden archery tower and a black imperial wagon with a glowing blue-white pylon on it.

Also here: Puptilian, Stormyrain, Shinann, Darcena, Geijon, Falicor, Aureliano, Lord Perivan, Guarrin, Barrister Faerinn, Dendum

Leafiara yells, "Flanking you for the moment to your east!"

Dwi recites heartily:

"Join Cryheart!"

[General] Alanad thinks, "Hmmm not sure how to do that but... sounds interesting."

Taulramil asks, "Does the town have four or three groups?"

From nearby, you hear Darcena yell, "Don't get too close! I bite!"

Raincail quietly says, "Well, ahem....seems I should be elsewhere this evenin. Fare thee well, ye of the living."

Gutstorm yells, "Anyone see Chompy?!"

Pukk yells, "Everybody hug Darcena!"

Arynth softly murmurs, "Well. let's get this party started, shall we?"

Chandrellia recites softly:

"Fully charged small statues in the red sack"

[The Black Sands]

Black sands mix with white in this stretch of beach, the black encroaching from the west and the white defending from the east. To the southwest, rough mounds of porous black rock stretch from the Trollfang to the bay, their rounded forms giving an illusion of motion, as though they were still flowing. You also see a large red sack, the Arianiss disk, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, the faenor Chandrellia disk inlaid with intersecting bands of jet, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the Raincail disk, the Dwi disk, the Subban disk, the Taulramil disk, the Wolfloner disk, the glossy pink Chiyanna disk shaped like a jellyfish, the Roelon disk, a tall wooden archery tower and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Also here: Arynth, Aethyra, Arianiss, Seaward Gutstorm, Lord Asben, Lady Keiiko, Nodyre, Lord Crime, Draccor, Lord Subban, Lady Adelynn, Lord Towermen, Nochternus, Pukk, Zhagen, Squire Legionnaire Taulramil, Lord Chamorr, Pietra, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Wolfloner, Grand Lady Chiyanna, Raincail, Roelon, Dwi, Soneiken, Event Planner Leafiara

From nearby, you hear Darcena yell, "Gutstorm!"

Speaking quietly to Pukk, Dwi asks, "Dat wasa good un eh?"

[General] Pietra thinks, "There will be folks who can help you figure it out."

Pukk yells, "No, Darcena!"

[Realm] Newsby exclaims, "Towers - Celebrate the people making the money shots - call them out for recognition!"

Arianiss yells, "I heard Amos say he was making Wehnimer's Landing eat just vegetables going forward!"

[General] Geijon thinks, "We got a unit at th' Hendor outpost? We need that pylon up and it's very safe."

Asben says to Draccor, "You, sir, are a wanton mumble-news!"

Dwi yells, "Wait...are we makin trades? cause heck yeah we'll trade ye Guts!"

[General] Gamiron thinks, "I would try that as well but I'm sure we'll need clerics raising people."

Leafiara says, "I'm surprised Thadston isn't mad at me, but I suppose differences get put aside when the fight really starts."

From nearby, you hear Darcena yell, "I look forward to arguing vehemently with him again!"

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Thadston is making rounds."

Dark hooded figures begin to move along rooftops of Wehnimer's Landing.

From nearby, you hear Darcena yell, "No, no... That's okay. We don't need Gutstorm."

Dwi yells, "I'll take a rusty nail anna kobold shoe!"

Taulramil exclaims, "The town!"

Dwi yells, "Darn!"

Leafiara says, "It's fine. They're our citizens."

Pukk yells, "Darcena loves Gutstorm!"

Roelon deeply says, "Safe fir now."

[General] Gamiron thinks, "Interesting... hooded figures on the roofs..."

Wolfloner darkly says, "The town is fine."

Zhagen asks, "Those "good" hooded figures?"

Nochternus quietly asks, "Wizard smash?"

Speaking perplexedly to Chandrellia, Keiiko says, "I suppose she's not talking to me today, but I suppose that's better than being bitten or hit."

Leafiara says, "Thieves they might be, but they're not murderers like what we're fighting."

Draccor darkly asks, "So we can Gut, Gutstorm?"

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Go ahead. Come out Mother. Show us what the Rooks are really all about."

[General] Mauss asks, "Any ballistas need manned?"

[General] Myasarie thinks, "That is fairly normal for the Landing one believes."

Speaking drunkenly to Dwi, Gutstorm slurs, "Cubber me!"

Speaking heartily to Draccor, Dwi says, "Only I kin threaten his life."

Adelynn interestedly asks, "Statues?"

Roelon deeply says, "Wehnimer's is still their home in the end."

Leafiara recites:

"If anyone needs pure potions, speak up!"

Lightning dances along the night sky as the masts of countless ships inch closer to town, gliding on the waves as they maneuver through Darkstone Bay.

[Realm] Taulramil asks, "Armigers safe?"

[General] Leafiara agrees, "Indeed. It's now or never."

Soneiken asks, "I need a rub of a statue?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Leafi, me to young ta die!"

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "That's a tricky question."

Chandrellia recites softly:

"Fully charged small satues in the red sack"

Speaking darkly to Dwi, Draccor says, "I didn't threaten, and I don't, I kill."

Leafiara recites:

"Chandrellia has magic rods to pass out if you need extra defenses!"

Leafiara recites:

"Be ready to move when the prisms start flying, as they're explosive devices!"

Speaking heartily to Draccor, Dwi says, "Same thing...only I kin killim."

Speaking drunkenly to Draccor, Gutstorm slurs, "Dwi ish me brudder."

Speaking to Leafiara, Chiyanna asks, "When are you passing out the T4 mini pylons?"

[Towncrier] Newsby: "COUNTLESS ship masts sighted, coming closer with every moment."

[Realm] Leafiara agrees, "A very tricky question, as Goat said."

Speaking darkly to Dwi, Draccor says, "Sounds good to me."

Roelon deeply says, "Don' wait. All it takes is an extra second to get turned into gravel."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Pukk says, "So, everybody will want you to give them a rod....."

Speaking heartily to Gutstorm, Dwi says, "We gotted into trouble cause o' dat one time onna da boulder."

Speaking softly to Pukk, Chandrellia says, "Mine is longer then yours at lkeast."

Roelon deeply says, "Ye see it, just leap away."

Nochternus quietly says, "I would like individual benediction in case, but not required."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Oh Dwi! me did shrap nookin taday, check dish out."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra says, "Might want a nap or somethin."

[Realm] Vaemyr thinks, "We'll find out, I don't plan on attacking them unless attacked first."

[General] Stormyrain thinks, "Weapon wagons have been spotted approaching Trollfang."

Leafiara recites:

"Some of you, I realize, might want to move to aid the Rooks with the wagons as they approach."

Leafiara recites:

"Feel free to--"

Leafiara recites:

"Oh, they're approaching, Stormy reports."

Speaking darkly to Gutstorm, Draccor says, "I have no problem with dwarves yet, only most dhe'nar."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Read it."

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Dwi asks, "We still tryin to trade Guts?"

Leafiara recites:

"If you want to break off and intercept the wagons to aid the Rooks, go. They're in the Upper Trollfang."

Arianiss asks, "The weapons are Amos?"

Leafiara says, "Yes."

Speaking curiously to Leafiara, Adelynn asks, "Are *we* aiding the Rooks?"

Soneiken says, "Could I get a look please."

[General] Berost asks, "Folks out there with em now at this point?"

Speaking to Adelynn, Leafiara says, "That's up to 'we'."

Roelon deeply says, "If they are indeed weapons inside..."

Speaking wryly to Leafiara, Adelynn clarifies, "Are *you* aiding the Rooks?"

[Realm] Taulramil thinks, "I'm on the dock by the exterior. If I should fall."

Leafiara asks, "Who *doesn't* want to go intercept the wagons?"

Draccor darkly asks, "What kind of weapons are we talking about?"

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Crime asks, "Whose side are you on?"

Speaking to Draccor, Leafiara says, "Invar weapons."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Leafi on Leafi side!"

Leafiara says, "Or at least that's the claim."

Dwi heartily says, "I hear it's good steel."

Leafiara says, "I bet they're a trap."

Zhagen says, "Vortex for wagons."

Zhagen says, "I think."

Speaking primly to Crime, Adelynn says, "She's on the Landing's side."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "If me implode da wagon...."

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Chamorr says, "Where is da wagons."

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Draccor asks, "So I can take them and sell them?" [funny enough, by the end of the night, the answer was yes]

Speaking to Chamorr, Leafiara says, "Upper Trollfang."

Speaking to Draccor, Leafiara says, "Probably."

Speaking darkly to Adelynn, Crime asks, "And which side is the Landing on?"

The trees of Lower Dragonsclaw begin to stir slightly.

Leafiara recites:

"Who wants to break away and move to the Consortium's weapon shipment?"

Speaking softly to Crime, Chandrellia says, "Depends on ones choice's I would wager."

Pietra nods at Leafiara.

Speaking wryly to Crime, Arynth says, "Freedom's side."

Chandrellia raises her hand.

Crime recites darkly:

"FREEDOM!"

Speaking darkly to Crime, Draccor says, "We should want to help the Landing seeing as we live here."

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Arynth murmurs, "I stand with you, mayor."

Leafiara says, "...alright then."

Leafiara says, "We're moving to the wagons."

Leafiara says, "One last time."

Leafiara says, "Mother better not be betraying us."

Speaking darkly to Draccor, Crime says, "I am a Landing citizen."

Dwi heartily exclaims, "Onwards!"

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Just go, they can walk back."

[travel begins]

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "I hope you are right too."

Rolling into view, a huge bulwark tower pushes through the trees of Lower Dragonsclaw forest and comes to a stop. Black-armored armigers stand at the top of the tower, arrows drawn, eyes to the horizon.

[General] Thadston asks, "Whose tower?"

Arianiss asks, "The armigers are Amos' forces?"

Leafiara says, "Well that just got more complicated..."

[General] Amos thinks, "Mine."

[General] Leafiara asks, "Dunigan, is that yours?"

[General] Pietra thinks, "Amos's tower."

[General] Dendum thinks, "Err full of Armigers..."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Armiger obviously."

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Amos's."

Pukk says, "Kill Armigers."

Roelon deeply says, "Hired by his coin."

Pukk says, "Kill Knaves."

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]

You are standing at the northwest corner of the Landing. The path, which bends to the northeast as it moves along this section of the western wall of the fortified trading post. To the west can be seen a dark forest while to the south can be seen a rolling plain of high grasses. You also see the Taulramil disk, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, a velnalin, the faenor Chandrellia disk inlaid with intersecting bands of jet, the Dwi disk, the Arianiss disk, the Subban disk, the Roelon disk, the glossy pink Chiyanna disk shaped like a jellyfish, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, a massive snowy white tiger, a reinforced wooden defense tower, a cobblestoned trail leading to a wooded glade, a tall wooden archery tower and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Also here: Squire Legionnaire Taulramil, Lady Keiiko, Arynth, Aethyra, Arianiss, Nodyre, Lord Crime, Draccor, Lord Subban, Lord Towermen, Nochternus, Pukk, Zhagen, Lord Chamorr, Pietra, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Grand Lady Chiyanna, Roelon, Dwi, Soneiken, Event Planner Leafiara

Leafiara says, "Before we go."

[General] Taulramil thinks, "I'm at the west gate nothing here."

Adelynn quietly says, "I'm always down to kill some competing mercenaries."

Leafiara says, "Is everyone in agreement."

Pukk says, "Kill Velnalins."

Leafiara says, "If you're not okay with attacking this dubiously legal group, leave now."

Dwi heartily exclaims, "Call da Game Warden!"

[General] Thadston asks, "You plan to use it against the ships, or to protect your wagons?"

[General] Amos thinks, "Maybe both, old friend. Maybe both."

Zhagen says, "Rolton invasion."

Arianiss says, "I'll go where you go Leafiara."

The voice of Adelynn amusedly asks, "Dubiously legal?"

Nochternus quietly says, "They slipped."

Draccor darkly says, "I saw nothing."

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "I hope you do what's best."

Nochternus quietly exclaims, "Nothing!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "To many gryppinsh in the other group."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "He'll use for whatever he decides to, citizens included I am sure."

Draccor darkly says, "And you all saw nothing."

Speaking to Aethyra, Arianiss whispers aloud, "She's a bit bloodthirsty, but I trust her."

Roelon deeply says, "Amos speaks."

[the group looks for but doesn't see any wagons yet]

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Oh hello Amos how are you doing this eve."

Zhagen says, "The wagon group got 10 and we got 20."

Zhagen says, "Hope they hold out."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Soneiken asks, "Imagine, mounting a colossal Watergun on one dem Manti's and being able to trench whole cities in a single squeeze of da trigger?"

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Amos, be forewarned if you hurt innocent citizens."

A sleek white falcon can be seen soaring out over the Hendoran Outpost and zips out across Darkstone Bay.

[Merchant] Taulramil: "Amos I challenge you to a duel!"

Leafiara musingly says, "Ah, there it is."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "...armigers..."

(OOC) Gutstorm's player whispers to the group, "Whose leafing tis group, Cryheart?"

Subban asks, "A good thing?"

Leafiara mutters, "Great, Octaven, the last thing we needed here."

Taulramil says, "Human lands."

[General] Pukk exclaims, "Down with Amos!"

[General] Amos thinks, "I am an innocent citizen Sir Cryheart."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "And now Octaven joins the chat."

Arynth curiously asks, "A falcon?"

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Taul, he is too cowardly for that, why do you think he has the Armigers, he can't defend himself if he tried."

Earthdiver says, "Howsa."

(OOC) Dwi's player whispers to the group, "Shhh...imma still workin on dat trade."

Subban says, "It's not the worst thing that's been in the sky recently."

Speaking darkly to Earthdiver, Draccor says, "Yer late."

In the distance, some of the ships begin to slow as small row boats begin to be lowered from their massive sides.

[General] Roelaren thinks, "Ye can help with the ballistas or from the rooftops."

Earthdiver says, "Spent some time with Cryheart's group."

Zhagen says, "All directions."

Nochternus quietly asks, "Smash?"

[General] Roelaren thinks, "Or help in triage in TSC."

[General] Evia thinks, "That's the usual verdict when you buy judges."

Taulramil says, "We need to protect the shores."

Speaking to Taulramil, Leafiara says, "The militia and half the Gryphons are there."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "And town guard captains."

Speaking to Taulramil, Leafiara says, "This area is the unprotected one other than us."

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Chamorr asks, "Where's Amos?"

Dwi heartily says, "Um."

Leafiara recites:

"I repeat, one last time. Being anywhere near this area might well get you in trouble with the 'law', such as it is. If you don't want to risk that, then leave now."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Tsharok!"

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth asks, "Whose falcon is over the bay?"

Speaking heartily to a kobold, Dwi says, "Sorry."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me recanize dat weppin!"

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "Grand Magister Octaven."

The voice of Adelynn amusedly quips, "Ah, to hell with the law anyway."

Draccor darkly says, "Next person that thumps me is losing a hand."

Arynth thoughtfully muses, "Octaven? Who stole the statue?"

Nochternus quietly says, "The law."

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara say, "Yes."

Zhagen says, "Whose law? I am not a Landing citizen."

Even against the light rain, small plumes of dust begin to rise in the Upper Trollfang, heralding the approach of something.

Leafiara mutters, "Her."

Roelon deeply says, "And whose law? Nae one that was officially elected."

Roelon deeply says, "So ah stay."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Leafi we need a bard."

Leafiara says, "Alright, we're calling this a counter-coup, then."

Leafiara says, "At this point, apparently anything's as legal as anything else around here."

Speaking sternly to Leafiara, Keiiko suggests, "Nothing worth it back there anyways, might as well push the law to its limits."

Speaking wryly to Leafiara, Adelynn says, "I thought you'd never announce it."

Speaking to Draccor, Leafiara grumbles, "Can we hold off with fighting each other at least." [he threw a weapon at Chamorr for fun or something, heh]

Chandrellia softly exclaims, "Stop!"

Roelon deeply asks, "Fight Chaos with Chaos aye?"

Speaking to Ycelacie, Pietra says, "Thank you."

Speaking to Roelon, Leafiara says, "Fight takeovers with rebellion."

Dozens of long wooden rowboats glide up to the shores of the Black Sands and grey armored figures leap from the small vessels.

Chandrellia recites softly:

"Look, I'm the only healer here and I need my mana to heal all your asses, so please save your aggressions for the ones that deserve it"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "If any area needs backup, just speak up when it happens."

Taulramil says, "The sands."

Arynth observes, "Looks like they're making land at the Black Sands."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me Tawt it wash Ycelacie job to fight people."

(OOC) Ycelacie's player whispers to the group, "I am kinda wasted what's going on."

Speaking heartily to Chandrellia, Dwi says, "Well..."

Draccor darkly says, "I warned."

(OOC) Earthdiver's player whispers to the group, "Dogecoin to the moon."

Speaking softly to Draccor, Chandrellia says, "Yes I know you did."

Speaking drunkenly to Ycelacie, Gutstorm slurs, "Draccor challenged yoo to a duel."

[Towncrier] Newsby: "Landfall at the Black Sands by the grey armored forces on the boats."

Speaking softly to Draccor, Chandrellia says, "But there is a time to stay your hand, and wait untill later, please."

Speaking drunkenly to Draccor, Gutstorm slurs, "Go wit it."

Dwi heartily says, "So..."

Dwi heartily exclaims, "Onwards!"

Pietra says, "You people, save it. You're ridiculous."

Leafiara recites:

"Role call, speak up if you're healers or clerics so we know who to go to as the trouble starts."

Leafiara recites:

"Cleric here."

Nochternus quietly says, "I just wanna smash the bad stuff."

Chandrellia recites softly:

"Healer"

Gutstorm recites:

"Gutstorm here"

Chamorr recites heartily:

"Warrior healin available"

Ycelacie asks, "We assaulting something?"

Speaking to Ycelacie, Leafiara says, "That depends on whether they let us inspect the wagons."

Adelynn amusedly exclaims, "I'm not a healer, but I can still make you feel better with a touch!"

Gutstorm recites:

"We need a bard"

Leafiara says, "Though, frankly, I'm pretty sure the wagons are a trap."

The voice of Nodyre says, "There is a bard."

Speaking to Ycelacie, Pietra says, "There's a terrible overpopulation of velnalin and kobolds in this area. We are attempting to clear that out."

Speaking to Ycelacie, Subban says, "At this point I think it depends on who sees who first."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Where da good shongs?"

Draccor darkly says, "Who's fighting? I was just shaving off a few of his fingers."

The ships on Darkstone Bay continue their movement towards town, some of them spreading out to take different positions. Meanwhile, the rowboats remain beached on the Black Sands, but no sign of the grey armored figures can be seen.

Speaking to Draccor, Leafiara says, "An invading army of mercenaries, a--"

Leafiara skeptically says, "What is going on out there."

Arianiss asks, "The rowboats are who?"

[General] Leafiara slowly asks, "What's going on out there?"

Arianiss asks, "..and the ships are Amos'?"

Dwi heartily exclaims, "Smugglers!"

Speaking to Arianiss, Leafiara says, "The ships are supposed to be the Knave's."

Nochternus quietly says, "I have a finger for everybody that's posturing..."

Leafiara says, "The rowboats should be as well, but..."

[General] Thadston asks, "Eyes on the row boat crews?"

Roelon deeply says, "Hmm."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "They are gone."

[General] Stormyrain thinks, "No contact from the boats here, thus far."

Arynth loudly clarifies, "Folks, grey armor are the Knave's men."

Arianiss asks, "The Knave is coming for the weapons on those carts from the other direction?"

Speaking curiously to Arynth, Keiiko inquires, "Ready?"

[General] Taulramil thinks, "I'm patrolling the docks on the sands."

Speaking to Arianiss, Leafiara says, "Yes, and so are the Rooks."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Just empty ships arriving."

Arynth firmly says, "Quite."

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Dwi asks, "Permission to scout out da ale supplies?"

[General] Taulramil thinks, "At sailor's haven nothing yet."

Speaking drunkenly to Dwi, Gutstorm slurs, "If it aint a dwarf...kill it."

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Shaking under the north dock."

Nochternus quietly says, "This is like if you went to fight a fire, 30 blocks from the fire."

Shakeup of Plans

[General] Missandai thinks, "Shaking in Town Square Central."

[Realm] Puptilian thinks, "Rowboats landed on the western part of the sands."

[General] Vaikhen thinks, "Violent shaking here in the square, as well."

The voice of Alti asks, "Tunnels?"

Speaking in Guildspeak, Chiyanna says something you don't understand.

Leafiara says, "Considering the group standing here, I think we're a mix of people who will kill anything and everything, and some people who will only attack the Knave and Consortium group."

>l

[Lower Dragonsclaw, Forest]

You pause to allow your eyes to adjust to the further dimming of the light as you move deeper into the trees. The oaks surrounding you loom larger, and are interspersed with modwir trees, further blocking the rays of the moon. You also see the Waraugh disk, the vermeil Myasarie disk draped with silver strands of tidal pearls, a short sword, a wooden shield, some light leather, a chalice of warm sylvan brandy, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, the Arianiss disk, a small raven that is flying around, an errant shadow, the Wolfloner disk, a sleek burnt caramel kodkod, a massive snowy white tiger, the faenor Chandrellia disk inlaid with intersecting bands of jet, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the Dwi disk, the Subban disk, the Roelon disk, the glossy pink Chiyanna disk shaped like a jellyfish, a green-eyed ridge panther, the Dendum disk, a resplendent obsidian black raven that is flying around, a huge bulwark tower and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Also here: Tilaok Chair Myasarie, Lady Aleyi, Ycelacie, Arianiss, Earthdiver, Fahlo, Seaward Gutstorm, Lady Keiiko, Arynth, Aethyra, Lord Crime, Draccor, Lord Subban, Lady Adelynn, Lord Towermen, Nochternus, Pukk, Zhagen, Lord Chamorr, Pietra, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Grand Lady Chiyanna, Roelon, Dwi, Soneiken, Dendum, Event Planner Leafiara

[General] Issiah thinks, "Same at the dock."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Town patrols be alert for those grey armored figures."

Roelon deeply says, "Far too quiet...."

Dwi heartily says, "Herdin cats..."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "And... I have no idea how to get up the outpost roof."

[General] Vaemyr asks, "Felt like an explosion, someone check the tunnels?"

Speaking wryly to Leafiara, Arynth remarks, "Probably not good for the Rooks."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Leafi, yoo gonna earn wot eber shtipends da town gave ye today."

Nochternus quietly exclaims, "Anything and everything here ma'am!"

Crime darkly exclaims, "I am willing!"

[Help] Draught: "Should we attack on site?"

Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "Either that or get exiled."

Boom! Boom! Below Wehnimer's Landing trembles.

[General] Draught asks, "Should we attack on site?"

Pukk says, "Woah."

Leafiara curiously says, "...what's going on."

Speaking softly to Arynth, Chandrellia says, "I'm not attacking any Rook, period, I will however heal them."

Pukk says, "What the blazes."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "There goes the tunnel area."

Fahlo says, "Burrows."

Roelon deeply says, "Hmm...."

Leafiara says, "Has the Knave already gotten to..."

Pietra asks, "Barnom's having some toilet issues?"

[General] Vaikhen asks, "Something is ... exploding? Beneath us?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "More tunneling no doubt."

Speaking heartily to Gutstorm, Dwi says, "Dey stopped payin her, silly...dat's haffa wot dis issa bout."

Leafiara suddenly says, "Oh no."

Dark hooded figures rush along rooftops, some scattering and leaping out of sight and disappearing into alleyways.

Myasarie quietly says, "Underground explosions."

Nochternus quietly says, "Damn... can't find my pants."

Subban asks, "Did they get behind us?"

Speaking quickly to Leafiara, Adelynn asks, "What?"

[General] Leafiara asks, "What is that noise down there?"

Dendum says, "Looks like Rooks are not having good night."

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia exclaims, "The Mines!"

Leafiara says, "...I think the Knave's already gotten to Burrow Way."

Leafiara says, "Moving."

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Explosions underneath the town."

[General] Taulramil exclaims, "We got things below the catacombs!"

[Wehnimer's, Burrow Way]

The tunnel ends abruptly at a jagged wall that rises up to a stone ceiling. Cobwebs shimmer from the light of a nearby torch, which also dimly illuminates a stained steel ladder leading up. You also see a grey-armored human enforcer.

Myasarie, Aleyi, Ycelacie, Arianiss, Earthdiver, Fahlo, Gutstorm, Keiiko, Arynth, Aethyra, Crime, Draccor, Subban, Towermen, Nochternus, Pukk, Zhagen, Chamorr, Pietra, Chandrellia, Chiyanna, Roelon, Dwi and Soneiken followed.

A grey-armored human scout just arrived.

The floor trembles as rolling thunder resounds outside.

>e

[Wehnimer's, Burrow Way]

The tunnel twists to the north here, and then bends left and right, each passage disappearing into the darkness. A few broken wooden arrow shafts litter the ground. You also see a grey-armored human scout.

Myasarie, Aleyi, Ycelacie, Arianiss, Earthdiver, Fahlo, Gutstorm, Keiiko, Arynth, Aethyra, Crime, Draccor, Subban, Towermen, Nochternus, Pukk, Zhagen, Chamorr, Pietra, Chandrellia, Chiyanna, Roelon, Dwi and Soneiken followed.

A large grey-striped warcat stalks in!

[OOC note: For the sake of flow, I'm not going to insert my usual [combat] interjections unless there were 500 lines or more between dialogue; just assume the fighting is constant. "Extended combat" implies 500-999 lines of combat, "very extended combat" implies 1000-1999 lines, and then each additional 'very' tacked on to the front implies another range of 1000.]

Speaking to Fahlo, Pietra says, "Just bribery for when I end up dying later."

Dwi heartily exclaims, "Pick a direction anna panic!"

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "Warcats and the Knave have invaded Burrow Way!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Wait go back, me gotta implode dem boxesh."

[Realm] Puptilian thinks, "Lots of people in the burrows."

[General] Leafiara clarifies, "...the actual warcats, not the rogue militia."

[extended combat]

[Merchant] Taulramil: "Contact!"

[General] Dendum asks, "The big four legged cats?"

[Merchant] Taulramil: "In battle."

[General] Alosaka thinks, "Irregular militia."

[General] Leafiara answers, "Yes."

[extended combat]

[Merchant] Taulramil: "Need assistance."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "As ever, Alosaka, I appreciate your very hazy view of justice and the law."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Warcats and enforcers down here."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Enforcers are fairly big."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Clearing out Burrow Way."

Some huge grey ships come closer towards Wehnimer's Landing.

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Warcats are no slouch either."

[Realm] Puptilian thinks, "So far they seem isolated to the original burrows. Not the cliff side."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Last time we encountered the warcats, they were immune to magic."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Good luck down there."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Warcats absorb magic."

[General] Leafiara mutters, "Grand."

[Wehnimer's, Burrow Way]

The underground channel descends, as the heat of the torches work to fight off the cold air of the greater depth. Small embers of fire twirl up from the torches as the flames rise and ebb. You also see the Randsford disk, a bog porcupine, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, the Ibbo disk, a drake mace, a sleek pure white kitten with vivid sky blue eyes, the Wolfloner disk, the vermeil Myasarie disk draped with silver strands of tidal pearls, the Roelon disk, a lamenting river spirit that is flying around, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the Arianiss disk, the glossy pink Chiyanna disk shaped like a jellyfish, the Subban disk, the faenor Chandrellia disk inlaid with intersecting bands of jet, a small raven, a sleek burnt caramel kodkod, a massive snowy white tiger, a green-eyed ridge panther, the Taulramil disk and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Also here: Lord Randsford who is lying down, Lady Masae, Master Ibbo, a calmed Tilaok Chair Myasarie, Lady Aleyi, Ycelacie, Arianiss, Earthdiver, Fahlo, Seaward Gutstorm, Lady Keiiko, Aethyra, Nodyre, Lord Crime, Draccor who is lying down, Lord Subban, Lord Towermen who is lying down and immobilized, Nochternus, Pukk, Zhagen, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Grand Lady Chiyanna, Roelon, Soneiken, Squire Legionnaire Taulramil, Event Planner Leafiara

Leafiara recites:

"Join if you haven't!"

Towermen says, "Poison."

Nochternus quietly says, "People that don't need mana..."

Chandrellia recites softly:

"Let me know if you need healing"

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Warcats attack enforcers."

Nochternus quietly says, "Can't be trusted."

Taulramil says, "East."

Towermen says, "Ranger poison."

[Wehnimer's, Burrow Way]

The dark hallway is narrow, hugged tightly by jagged walls of earth and stone. Torchlight causes shadows to dance along the walls like incorporeal puppets. You also see a grey-armored human enforcer, a grey-armored human enforcer, a grey-armored human enforcer, a grey-armored human scout, the Dwi disk and a large grey-striped warcat.

Also here: Dwi

Randsford, Myasarie, Aleyi, Ycelacie, Arianiss, Earthdiver, Fahlo, Gutstorm, Keiiko, Arynth, Aethyra, Crime, Draccor, Subban, Towermen, Nochternus, Pukk, Zhagen, Chandrellia, Chiyanna, Roelon, Soneiken and Taulramil followed.

[very extended combat]

Adelynn exclaims, "Owiee!"

Leafiara says, "We're going back."

[General] Hakoshi thinks, "The ships are mighty close to the Landing now."

Fahlo says, "Warcats attack enforcers."

[General] The ghost of Dwi exclaims, "Dey made me mad!"

[the Leafi group heads back above ground and scouts town to see if Knaves have made it there, but seemingly none have, so they head back to the tunnels]

[Wehnimer's, Burrow Way]

The tunnel ends abruptly at a jagged wall that rises up to a stone ceiling. Cobwebs shimmer from the light of a nearby torch, which also dimly illuminates a stained steel ladder leading up. You also see a light crossbow, a grey-armored human scout that is lying down and a grey-armored human scout.

[extended combat]

Chandrellia recites softly:

"Everyone good?"

Nochternus quietly says, "I thought I was having a seizure..."

Leafiara says, "Hmm."

The voice of Pietra says, "Towerman is not good."

Taulramil says, "I'm good."

Leafiara asks, "Can someone shout a Troubadour's Rally for Towermen?"

Nochternus quietly says, "Need mana, but good."

Towermen says, "Keep getting hit by ranger poison."

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "We've engaged groups in the Burrow Way."

Pukk says, "If he doesn't want to stand. Leave him."

[Realm] Taulramil asks, "Report groups?"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Burrow Way is currently manageable."

[General] Roelaren thinks, "Good to hear."

Pietra asks, "What is going on?"

The sudden booming of cannon fire erupts from Darkstone Bay and a green ichor-covered ball soars into the air and crashes near the docks of Wehnimer's Landing!

[General] Leafiara thinks, "But the poison from Wall of Thorns is--"

Pietra says, "Oh gads."

Keiiko says, "I swear..."

[General] Leafiara mutters, "Oh no, I knew it was coming."

Taulramil says, "Darkstone Bay."

The voice of Asben says, "That's not good."

Keiiko warmly says, "Thank you."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "We haven't seen that ichor since the Knave's very first strike on the Rooks."

[very extended combat]

[General] Farseeker asks, "Do they have Dwi? Are they going to launch her at us?"

[extended combat]

[General] Dwi thinks, "Imma fine anna dandy."

[extended combat]

[General] Hakoshi thinks, "We have been hit near the docks with a weird ichor covered ball."

[General] Dwi thinks, "Jus an anger management prollem."

[extended combat]

Crime darkly says, "I am very calm."

[extended combat]

[General] Guarrin asks, "Any pylons firing?"

Pukk says, "I just want a piece of cake right now."

[very extended combat]

[General] Tarine gasps, "Ichor fire at the dock!"

[General] Cryheart thinks, "We getting hit with pylon fire on the north dock."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Well that's a reversal."

Pukk says, "I am calmed right now."

[extended combat]

Asben says, "I am calmed too."

Crime darkly says, "I think I'll take a nap."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "I think it's time to turn these Pylons on Thady."

[very extended combat]

Nodyre whispers to the group, "Channeled dispel removes calm, for those who were unaware."

[very extended combat]

The pylon on the North Docks sparks to life!

[extended combat]

[General] Evia thinks, "Positive he means activate them, not turn them on Thadston.."

[very extended combat]

[General] Faerinn thinks, "North dock is on."

[extended combat]

The pylon on the Black Sands sparks to life!

[very extended combat]

Pukk says, "I'm calmed again."

[extended combat]

[General] Geijon thinks, "Black Sands pylon charging up."

The pylon on the Outpost Rooftop sparks to life!

[General] Thadston exclaims, "Blast them to hell!"

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Go Outpost group."

[very extended combat]

Pukk says, "If I wasn't so calmed right now I would be mad that I can't attack."

[extended combat]

Leafiara recites:

"Troubadour's Rally will break the calm!"

[very extended combat]

Pukk recites:

"Need a Rally again"

[Merchant] Taulramil: "Fight on!"

[Merchant] Taulramil: "We are fighting hard."

Tarine recites:

"Mind Over Body is going! Get your attacking on!"

[extended combat]

Pukk recites:

"Need Troubadour's Rally"

Tarine exclaims, "Now this is the adventure! Not that pylon fire long distance stuff!"

[extended combat]

Leafiara viciously says, "Speakin' my language."

Ycelacie says, "I am calmed."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Black sands and outpost are on cool down."

[extended combat]

Chamorr heartily says, "Calmed."

Roelon deeply says, "Ah bloody kilts.."

Huge volleys of fiery globules launch from some of the ships on the bay and scatter over the north side and middle docks of Wehnimer's Landing! Fires erupt in their wake and townspeople run screaming!

[very extended combat]

[General] Gutstorm thinks, "Or not..."

[General] Leafiara roars, "Fighting in Burrow Way is heavy, but no match for us yet!"

[extended combat]

Pukk recites:

"Need a bard to sing Rally"

[extended combat]

[General] Aeith thinks, "Trading pylon fire on the docks with the boats."

[Merchant] Taulramil: "Please take off necrotic rings."

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! More cannons fire from the ships on the Bay.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Did we win?" [no, fighting is still ongoing at this point]

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Receiving pylon shots from ships in the Bay."

[General] Geijon asks, "Is the Hendor Pylon operating yet?"

[General] Arianiss thinks, "The shadowy dragon is in town.. that's.. odd.."

[General] Jusstena thinks, "Windows are open in the towers."

Leafiara says, "Whew." [cleared out and quiet for a few moments]

[Merchant] Towermen: "Or prod them to turn them off."

The voice of Adelynn says, "Wow."

Leafiara says, "Okay..."

Chandrellia recites softly:

"Everyone ok?"

[General] Geijon asks, "How dangerous, Cryheart?"

Taulramil says, "No."

Tsarok quietly says, "I am broken."

Nochternus quietly says, "I temp noded here."

Leafiara says, "Before we move, let's--"

[but combat resumes]

Tsarok quietly says, "Thanks."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Nevermind."

Leafiara mutters, "Well, I *was* going to say pause and heal."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "We are ok for now."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "The Hendoran one works great."

Leafiara recites:

"Speak up if you're a healer or bard who needs help with mana!"

Roelon deeply says, "Ugh..."

From nearby, you hear Dergoatean yell, "Decent-sized batch of baddies northwest of our main blob, if anyone wants to hop in!"

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Good to hear."

From nearby, you hear Dergoatean yell, "Sorry, northeast!"

Leafiara says, "Whew." [combat relatively clear at the moment]

Nochternus quietly says, "Temp node here."

Zhagen says, "This is going to be a long night."

Leafiara asks, "Is everyone alright?"

Leafiara asks, "Should we pause and heal a bit?"

[but combat resumes]

Chandrellia recites softly:

"If you need healing let us know"

The ghostly voice of Jerlendo raspily says, "Not exactly."

[very extended combat]

[General] Newsby thinks, "The Shadowy Dragon comes to town routinely. It is completely capable of taking care of itself during this emergency, at least."

[very extended combat]

Cool It!

A sleek white falcon swoops over Darkstone Bay.

[General] Ycelacie thinks, "The antimagic creatures make this..."

Zhagen yells, "Bardess down!"

[Wehnimer's, Burrow Way]

A cavern nexus extends out, with many different tunnels leading in every which direction. The ground is worn and flat, firmly matted beneath frequent travel. You also see a rotting modwir strongbox, a torn sketch, a miniature wizard figurine, a threaded grey pearl, a torn sketch, a sleek burnt caramel kodkod that is lying down, a large grey-striped warcat that appears dead, the Taulramil disk, the Kragdruk disk, a torn sketch, a light crossbow, a wooden arrow fletched with plain white feathers, a thorn-barbed dirge-vaon vine, a torn sketch, a bog porcupine, a tiny furry mouse that is sitting, a drake scimitar, a sleek velvet coat, a frosted lemon cookie, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, a small raven, the Randsford disk, the faenor Chandrellia disk inlaid with intersecting bands of jet, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the Wolfloner disk, the vermeil Myasarie disk draped with silver strands of tidal pearls, the Roelon disk, a green-eyed ridge panther and a massive snowy white tiger.

Also here: Master Ibbo, Seaward Gutstorm, a calmed Squire Legionnaire Taulramil, Kragdruk, Berost, Lord Chamorr, Lord Towermen, Lady Aleyi, Dwi, Tarine, Soneiken, Roelon, the body of Grand Lady Chiyanna who is lying down, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Pietra, Zhagen, Nochternus, Draccor, Lord Crime, Nodyre, Lord Asben, Lady Keiiko, Earthdiver, Wolfloner, Ycelacie, a calmed Tilaok Chair Myasarie, Lady Adelynn, Lord Randsford, Quartermaster Tsarok, Event Planner Leafiara

The ghostly voice of Chiyanna says, "Got me."

Roelon deeply says, "Thanks to the amazingly quick healing."

Arynth breathlessly gasps, "How many resources does the Knave have to continue pouring men at us like this?!"

[very extended combat]

[General] Geijon exclaims, "Fire that Hendor Pylon!"

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "There are scouts they have a drawing of Octaven and the bleakstone statue."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "The Hendor pylon is firing just fine thank you."

[extended combat]

Pietra asks, "Scouts have what now?"

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "Crazy, ain't it..."

Speaking softly to Arynth, Chandrellia says, "He is very heavy in pocket."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Thank you Faerinn. We couldn't confirm. Well done."

[extended combat]

Taulramil asks, "Why can't I fight?"

Pietra says, "Calmed." [just assume a lot more calming and clearing throughout; cutting that out now]

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "The Knaves look like they might be after the statue and Octaven."

[General] Amos thinks, "Octaven, I believe now is a good time..."

[General] Viva thinks, "I suppose when there are countless ships, we are bound to hit wherever we aim."

[extended combat]

Leafiara says, "Grand, they're in on it together..."

[extended combat]

[General] Dendum thinks, "Bay is big."

Pietra recites:

"Amos is signalling Octaven for something"

Roelon deeply says, "Ugh...."

Leafiara says, "I hate it when they conspire together."

The sleek white falcon instantly turns, tilts to the side and soars back towards Wehnimer's Landing.

Roelon deeply says, "This is nae good.."

Villorn says, "Love that calm."

Dwi heartily exclaims, "Yell at me!"

Leafiara says, "Did we lose our bard..."

[General] Dergoatean asks, "Octaven, whatcha up to?"

Pukk recites:

"Calmed again"

[General] Vaemyr asks, "Time for what?"

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Why are the Knave's men after you."

Roelon deeply says, "Son of ah bloody kiltless kobold."

[General] Richheal asks, "You guys said you needed a healer? I'm kind of young, but I can come heal a bit, anyone who I can aim for with my teleport spell?"

[General] Darcena asks, "Amos, you are not going to betray our trust, are you?"

[very extended combat]

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Of course he is, all he cares about is money."

[very extended combat]

Speaking to Roblar, Leafiara exclaims, "Now there's a welcome sight!"

The voice of Tsarok quietly says, "Goodness."

Keiiko says, "Bleeding."

Ycelacie says, "Same."

The voice of Arynth breathlessly says, "This is unbelievable."

Vaemyr says, "These are the Knave's men, and frankly I don't care anymore, I'll blow them all to hell."

Towermen says, "Me too."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Nearly thirty of us strong in one area of Burrow Way, but the Knave's men are relentless."

[General] Leafiara viciously thinks, "But so are we."

[extended combat]

[General] Guarrin exclaims, "Keep it up!"

[extended combat]

[General] Leafiara determinedly exclaims, "Like we know how to do anything but!"

[extended combat]

[General] Roblar thinks, "Looks like got dat handled."

[extende combat]

Leafiara roars, "Now that's what I'm talking about! Way to go everyone!"

Pukk says, "Good dodging."

Berost deeply asks, "Can we go kill Amos yet?"

[General] Mauss asks, "Would the gate tower ballistas be more useful if turned east?"

Speaking to Berost, Pietra says, "I'm with you on that."

Speaking hopefully to Berost, Leafiara says, "Maybe soon."

[very extended combat]

[General] Fahlo thinks, "If it hits the north gate entrance might be ideal."

Clouds of ice and snow begin to form over the top of the Hendoran Outpost.

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Does anywhere else need backup? We're holding out fine."

Pietra says, "What."

Roelon deeply says, "Umm..."

Pietra asks, "Snow?"

[General] Dendum exclaims, "Perhaps should build ballista near the docks....this is good idea for next government...oi look snow!"

Leafiara says, "Snow signals Octaven."

Leafiara says, "She's a master of ice magic."

[General] Goldstr thinks, "We fine at North Dock."

Roelon deeply asks, "Should we aid the outpost?"

Leafiara slowly says, "What is about to happen..."

[very extended combat]

Leafiara says, "Whew."

Leafiara recites:

"Is everyone okay?"

Taulramil asks, "Why can't I stand now?"

Taulramil says, "Sheesh."

Berost deeply asks, "Like I was sayin. Kin we kill Amos yet?"

Dwi yells, "Die ye flapjacks!"

Villorn says, "Too much gold."

Taulramil says, "I'm getting jacked."

Nodyre says, "Wall of thorns poison."

[General] Goldstr thinks, "We fine at North Dock an we has pylons."

Ibbo says, "Ranger poison, Taulramil."

Speaking to Leafiara, Quaroath asks, "What in the bloody hell is going on in this town?"

Speaking to Berost, Leafiara grumbles, "You know how some of these people are, they want hard proof."

[extended combat]

Cannons boom and fire on the north docks of Wehnimer's Landing!

[extended combat]

Leafiara says, "I think we should have just assassinated him from the beginning."

[extended combat]

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Hindsight is twenty twenty and all that."

Nochternus quietly says, "Noded again."

Leafiara recites:

"Give us a Troubadour's Rally!"

Leafiara recites:

"The poison's hitting everyone!"

Speaking softly to Ycelacie, Chandrellia says, "You should ask before just taking mana seriously."

(OOC) Kragdruk's player whispers to the group, "Use 1201 if you are a monk."

Arianiss asks, "Are we in murder mode?"

Villorn says, "Awesome."

Speaking pleasantly to Arianiss, Leafiara assures, "Oh yes."

[General] Vaikhen thinks, "It's ... snowing in the square."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "That's Octaven's magic."

[extended combat]

Leafiara says, "This is why Amos bothered to save her."

The sky above the Hendoran Outpost thickens with snow and ice and swirling mist.

Leafiara mutters, "We really should have thrown her coffin into the volcano."

[General] Arianiss asks, "Octaven is attacking the outpost?"

The mist begins to creep outward, rolling like an icy cloud, churning out towards Darkstone Bay.

[General] Stormyrain thinks, "Doesn't seem like it, no."

Pietra says, "Mist? Oh gad."

[General] Alosaka thinks, "Defending it, I imagine."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Doubtful, but it's curious what she is doing."

Speaking heartily to Chamorr, Dwi exclaims, "Focus!"

[General] Roelon thinks, "Nae sure if attacking or distracting..."

[extended combat]

Taulramil exclaims, "The scouts have special armor!"

[General] Alti asks, "Freezing the bay..?"

Leafiara recites:

"Get that Troubadour's Rally going!"

[General] Stormyrain thinks, "I'd wager she's got an eye to the Bay with that ice and snow."

[extended combat]

[General] Geijon thinks, "Make your moves, all of you."

[General] Geijon thinks, "See how it turns out."

[very extended combat]

Arianiss exclaims, "These damnable warcats!"

Leafiara recites:

"Mana to Yakushi, he's our bard! Mana to Chandy, she's our empath!"

[very extended combat]

Arianiss says, "I can't see you if you recite..."

[extended combat]

Leafiara mutters, "You better appreciate this, Mother."

Leafiara says, "Singlehandedly bailing out your tunnels." [OOC aside: by this point, 67,672 lines have been edited out of the log, the incredible majority of which are combat or adjacent discussion about combat (healing, calming, etc.)]

The ships in the bay begin to try to turn, but they maneuver slowly and cannot escape as the cloud of ice and wind comes sweeping over them like a shroud of white. Snow falls from the sky, icy winds gust about and a patch of ice begins to form along Darkstone Bay and it spreads, and spreads, and continues to stretch outward. The ice entraps many of the Knave's ships, holding them in place. Finally, an expansive bridge of ice forms along the shores of Darkstone Bay, stretching out towards the ships.

[very extended combat]

[Realm] Puptilian thinks, "They are coming on the bridge of ice."

[extended combat]

[Help] Markx: "Well ain't that quite the meteorological event."

[extended combat]

Taulramil says, "Ouch."

Ycelacie says, "Get those warcats."

[General] Berost thinks, "If yer a warrior and follow the Kroderine path, dispel the calm."

[very extended combat]

[General] Thadston exclaims, "Is the ice bridge safe? Let's bring our blades to cut the Knave's men down!"

[extended combat]

Nodyre whispers to the group, "Again, if you're able to cast a dispel, channel it at yourself to remove calm."

[Merchant] Taulramil: "Where is this bridge?"

[General] Pietra thinks, "That sounds really dumb."

[General] Leafiara reports, "Silence spells work great against the Knave's men to stop the calming."

[Realm] Puptilian thinks, "Bridge is not safe, a large group of grey on it. Also you will fall off if not careful."

Roelon deeply asks, "Bridge of ice leadin' to them ships?"

[General] Chandrellia exclaims, "Thadston be careful! If Octaven turns and decides to melt that bridge you could all be killed!"

Ycelacie says, "You all are doing good."

[General] Pietra thinks, "They're splitting us up."

[extended combat]

[General] Alosaka asks, "Where does the bridge touch land?"

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Arrows flying around on the bridge, careful."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "In fairness, we've been split up since the start."

[extended combat]

[General] Pietra thinks, "Well, they're peeling off to go die elsewhere."

[very extended combat]

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Jump into the Bay I think."

[General] Leafiara inquires, "Perhaps it's better to let them come to you so that *they're* the ones fighting on uneven ground?"

[General] Guarrin thinks, "The bridge is by the pylon on the black sands. The winds will break up your group."

[General] Alosaka thinks, "Something bad happening at the Outpost."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "North dock crew staying at the North dock."

Arianiss exclaims, "As are these warcats!"

Nodyre says, "It's an effective strategy."

Dwi yells, "Die ye candle eaters!"

[General] Leafiara asks, "Define 'something bad' a bit more clearly?"

[extended combat]

[General] Alosaka thinks, "It's filled with dead people."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Outpost is fine."

[General] Fahlo thinks, "Need clerics and healers to me."

[General] Adelynn thinks, "Missandai died at the Outpost, mayor, may be something not great happening."

[General] Leafiara asks, "Soldiers? What?"

[General] Dergoatean exclaims, "I'm on a boat, Mother!"

Ibbo recites:

"If you see someone collapse, cast unpoison on them."

[General] Vaikhen thinks, "Where are you, Fahlo? I can come."

Speaking heartily to a tiny furry mouse, Dwi exclaims, "Squeek!"

Bridging the Gap

Shouts rise up from town as militia members rush towards the Black Sands! They scream, they shout, they holler. Some wear tabards still ripped and torn, some brand new. But they charge towards the Black Sands and brave the ice bridge!

Leafiara muses, "Well, there they go."

Arianiss asks, "Who is that?"

[General] The ghost of Stormyrain thinks, "I died on the ice bridge and my corpse ended up in the Outpost. Nothing bad happened here, to me."

Leafiara says, "That's our militia."

Taulramil says, "The ice bridge."

[General] Alanad asks, "What's the black sands?"

[very extended combat]

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Coastal cliffs."

[extended combat]

[General] Leafiara ask, "Octaven's magic is transporting people back to the outpost then? Is that our triage spot?"

[General] Cryheart thinks, "North gate...then follow the road northwest to west."

Arianiss asks, "What's with the sketches?"

Leafiara says, "The sketches are the bleakstone statue they used to be looking for."

Chandrellia softly asks, "Is everyone ok?"

Ibbo says, "I dunno, they look.. sketchy."

Speaking to Arianiss, Arynth says, "Sketches of the statue of Lylia."

Kragdruk says, "Some Faendryl lady on there."

Kragdruk says, "Weird art."

[General] Cryheart asks, "How goes the battle at the Black Sands?"

Arynth explains, "It's Lylia."

[very extended combat]

[General] Thadston exclaims, "Cannons are on the ships!"

Leafiara says, "Whew." [quiet moment... but that almost immediately stops]

[very, very extended combat]

[General] The ghost of Falicor thinks, "The bridges are tricky to maneuver.."

Chandrellia recites softly:

"I can't keep up with heals and uncalming everyone, it puts me too badly into waiting, and I must focus on healing"

[General] Berost asks, "They just keeping us busy in the tunnels, where the main push?"

[eyes now on Cryheart's group as well, revealing...]

[Wehnimer's, North Dock]

The dock's planks are dull and weathered from the salt spray of many seasons. Northward beyond the massive sea gates, a flock of ice geese passes, silhouetted against the sky over the waters of Darkstone Bay. The hulk of a derelict coastal sailer is tethered to the end of the pier. You also see a burnt orange verlok feather, a sugar-dusted golden doughnut, a sugar-dusted golden doughnut, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, a floating grey-green eye that is flying around, a sugar-dusted golden doughnut, some golden brown elven waybread, a sugar-dusted golden doughnut, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, the palm frond-shaped Alti disk, some silver coins, a grey wolf that is sitting, a small cake of golden elven waybread, a small cake of golden elven waybread, some golden brown elven waybread, some manna bread, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, a burnt orange verlok feather, the Hakosha disk, the Phomate disk, some golden brown elven waybread, some golden brown elven waybread, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, a sugar-dusted golden doughnut, a small cake of golden elven waybread, some golden brown elven waybread, some golden brown elven waybread, a small cake of golden elven waybread, the Hakoshi disk, the Voldandelv disk, a fluffy white cat, a topaz-eyed imflass verlok'cina that is flying around, a large raven that is flying around, the Ketsimney disk, the Evia disk, a polished bloodwood wand, a polished bloodwood wand, a twisted wand, a twisted wand, a heavy quartz orb, a white-bellied viridian hummingbird that is flying around, some golden brown elven waybread, the Balantine disk, the Rhaivan disk, the Emmisive disk, the Kasula disk, a grey wolf, a black imperial wagon with a glowing blue-white pylon on it, an ivy-covered white monir tower, a wide ramp, some stacked piles of supplies, some huge wooden crates, a stack of empty crates, the murky waters of Darkstone Bay, a portly portmaster and an elegant riverboat with a gaily beribboned mahogany gangplank.

Also here: Markx, High Lord Alti, Phomate, Hakosha, Voldandelv, Hakoshi, Farseeker, Great Lady Peggyanne, Ketsimney, Dame Evia, Goldstr, Sir Balantine, Issiah, Luminary Berkana, Bellaja, Bernadette, Rhaivan, Vilherzan, Lord Emmisive, Squire Legionnaire Kasula, Roelaren, Sir Cryheart

[their comments will be italicized to indicate which dialogue comes from which groups, but as far as I can tell, they encounter no combat]

Hakosha says, "They will never take North Dock."

The voice of Pietra says, "You're doing great Chandi."

[extended combat]

Bernadette softly says, "We won't let em."

[extended combat]

Cryheart says, "The bridge at the black sands is tricky to manuever...winds cause ye to get split up."

[extended combat]

Cryheart says, "Arrows are being shot at the bridge."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Even recognizing what they're doing, we can't let them get through to the streets above."

[General] Geijon thinks, "You can't berserk on th' ice."

Arynth asks, "Everyone good?"

Issiah says, "Let them try'n come to us..."

Leafiara recites:

"Speak up if you need healing, mana, anything!"

Quaroath says, "Ain't dead yet."

[General] Pukk thinks, "The ice deserves to be berserked on."

Issiah says, "They'll be scared of us after we sink their whole navy."

[extended combat]

[General] Darcena thinks, "Oh, Rob and I definitely are..."

[General] Evia exclaims, "Bring salt!"

[extended combat]

[General] Evia thinks, "Bring sand...sand it up."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Guarrin found th' frigate. First cannon."

Leafiara says, "Yeesh. Mother had better be thankful--it seems like we're by far the team doing the best."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Where is Happy when we need him? He's plenty salty."

Hakosha says, "I'm just glad there is something I can do to help, I'm much too novice in my skills to be out there."

Roelaren says, "Full."

[General] Goldstr thinks, "Sir Andrews We holdin da ships off wid our pylons good so fer."

[extended combat]

Screams erupt in town! YOUNG militia members rise up and clash with some Knave prowlers and hireswords along North Ring Road!

Tarine thunderously declares, "The heroes the town needed just in time!"

[extended combat]

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "The cannons can be destroyed the same way we destroy walls, ships, barricades, et cetera."

[General] Evia exclaims, "Go youth!"

Dwi recites heartily:

"I gotta Tinkle!"

Peggyanne exclaims, "The militia!"

[General] Pietra thinks, "Younger, lower trained folks, go to north ring road."

Tarine cheers, "Landing, Landing, you're the ones! Send 'em packing, all these bums!"

Peggyanne says, "They need aid."

Earthdiver says, "Can't move."

[General] Sceptran thinks, "Grey armored prowlers loose on north ridge road."

[General] Thadston exclaims, "Keep those pylons on the ships!"

Nochternus quietly exclaims, "Invade this!"

Cryheart says, "Ok..get ready."

Villorn says, "Wow."

[very extended combat]

[General] Cryheart thinks, "More incoming pylon shots at North dock."

[extended combat]

Cryheart says, "Keep firing."

[General] Falicor thinks, "Aye...just got excited with the bridges and all...."

[extended combat]

Cryheart says, "Infuse mana, pull to aim...push to fire."

[General] The ghost of Taulramil thinks, "The wayfarers are strong with magic."

Chandrellia recites softly:

"Everyone good?"

[very extended combat]

[General] Guarrin thinks, "Prisms on the boats. Watch out."

[extended combat]

[General] Wrichie thinks, "Should I try to go out there with the Youth, or should I stay at this altar to heal."

Roelaren recites:

"Fresh mana bread for all on the ground"

Phomate says, "Fire."

Villorn says, "Be right back."

Leafiara says, "Whew."

[General] Evia thinks, "Do what you feel best for you to do."

[very extended combat]

Issiah says, "Waybread, nice. Delicious."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Th' ice splits us."

[General] Vaikhen thinks, "I can help raise dead, I am just not sure where I'm needed."

[General] Pietra asks, "Blow up the bridge?"

One of the grey-armored figures on a ship on the bay shouts, "We killed Roblar! We won!" Others nearby laugh and then they fire more arrows at militia members approaching along the ice bridge.

[General] Pietra thinks, "Cleric at Voln or TSC."

[General] Directed to Vaikeses, Arianiss asks, "How does Town Square Central look?"

Zhagen says, "Oh no."

Earthdiver says, "Poisoned."

[eyes elsewhere move from Cryheart to Stormyrain]

[Temple, Altar]

The altar is plain, and bears only onyx bowls of smouldering incense and smoking paraffin. Draped behind it is a cloth banner, appliqued with an ancient mystical pattern. A legend is embroidered along the bottom. On the far side of the room at the end of an aisle, you see two pillars. You also see a tearful lake spirit that is flying around.

Also here: Lord Subban, Hesperos, Gamiron who is kneeling, Drektor, Stormyrain, Wrichie

Drektor says, "You don't have to. I'll see you out there."

[General] Stormyrain asks, "Where is the fray?"

[General] Pukk exclaims, "No! It can't be true!"

Earthdiver says, "Weeee."

Wrichie says, "I wouldn't mind going there to heal."

Speaking to Wrichie, Stormyrain says, "Voln Courtyard."

Subban says, "Stay safe folks."

[General] Arianiss thinks, "We're knee deep in blood here in the burrows."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Outpost inner courtyard is looking rough."

[General] Falicor thinks, "Propaganda."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "One fray is still in Burrow Way, but it looks like our forces are more sizable than everyone else's."

[General] Missandai thinks, "Town Square is quiet currently."

[General] Darcena thinks, "He's almost up again. It's fine."

Speaking to Drektor, Stormyrain says, "I'm heading back to the Black Sands. See you soon, if I don't die."

[General] The ghost of Roblar thinks, "Dat ship will be sunk afore dawn.."

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! More cannon fire is launched as green ichor splashes over the docks of Wehnimer's Landing! Several ships at dock are struck and begin to melt away.

Chiyanna says, "Got a head injury."

Leafiara says, "Okay..."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Doh."

[General] The ghost of Roblar thinks, "And its sailors skinned alive.."

[General] The ghost of Dendum exclaims, "They are going to sink the Potato!"

Dwi heartily exclaims, "Dey bedder not hit da Sprout!"

[Wehnimer's, Burrow Way]

A cavern nexus extends out, with many different tunnels leading in every which direction. The ground is worn and flat, firmly matted beneath frequent travel. You also see a torn sketch, a torn sketch, a three-fingered arm, a flayed arm, a torn sketch, a torn sketch, a wooden arrow fletched with plain white feathers, a thorn-barbed dirge-vaon vine, a torn sketch, a torn sketch, the Nodyre disk, a torn sketch, a torn sketch, a moldy bone, a torn sketch, a stale lemon tart, a torn sketch, a corroded spoon, a torn sketch, the Toppo disk, the green Aleyi disk, a bog porcupine, the Ibbo disk, a sleek pure white kitten with vivid sky blue eyes, a lamenting river spirit that is flying around, a sleek brown mouse, the Arianiss disk, a lithe snow white arctic wolf, a sleek burnt caramel kodkod, a wide-eyed inky black melomys, a tiny furry mouse that is sitting, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, a small raven, the Randsford disk, the faenor Chandrellia disk inlaid with intersecting bands of jet, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the Wolfloner disk, the vermeil Myasarie disk draped with silver strands of tidal pearls, the Roelon disk, a green-eyed ridge panther, a massive snowy white tiger and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Also here: Seaward Gutstorm, Nodyre, Lord Chamorr, High Lady Akali, Lady Masae, Toppo, Lady Aleyi, Daedeus, Master Ibbo, Grand Lady Chiyanna, Arianiss, Quaroath, Qushai, Yakushi, Berost, Dwi, Tarine, Soneiken, Roelon, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Pietra, Zhagen, Nochternus, Draccor, Lady Keiiko, Earthdiver, Ycelacie, Tilaok Chair Myasarie, Lord Randsford, Event Planner Leafiara

[General] Pukk thinks, "Even when Roblar dies, he still kills them."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Good."

Ibbo recites:

"Just a reminder, if you can't pull them to their feet - unpoison them."

[extended combat; meanwhile, elsewhere...]

[The Black Sands]

Smooth black sand stretches north to the bay. To the south, mounds of lava sit poised over the narrow beach, as though ready to flow down to the water. Long strands of rubbery seaweed lie strewn about, adding a pungent tang to the already briny air. You also see a pale-faced coppery barn owl that is flying around, a resplendent obsidian black raven that is flying around, an expansive ice bridge, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a forest wolf, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a tall wooden archery tower and a black imperial wagon with a glowing blue-white pylon on it.

Also here: Stormyrain, Lord Asben, Shinann

Stormyrain says, "Wish me luck."

[eyes can no longer follow as she crosses the ice bridge]

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Requesting assistance to destroy artillery on the carrack on the northern end of the ice bridge - northern end of the carrack."

[extended combat]

[General] Thadston exclaims, "Destroy those cannons on the ships!"

[General] Geijon thinks, "We're back on th' cannon."

Arianiss asks, "Is everyone okay?"

Pietra says, "I'm gonna fall and pass out."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Thadston, come on over here. I've got a claidhmore for you."

Speaking tersely to Leafiara, Arynth grates, "There's got to be something else we can do other than being a meat grinder, how do we track down the Knave?"

[Realm] Puptilian thinks, "Easier said than done. This storm and ice makes it hard to stay on the ships."

[General] Dergoatean exclaims, "You don't need to bloody your fists on them!"

[extended combat]

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "The trouble is we don't even know who it is."

[extended combat]

Leafiara says, "I think we have to corner him by winning every battle."

[General] Pietra asks, "You gonna put it in his face hole, Goat?"

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "On every front."

[General] Alanad thinks, "Figures... every invasion I've ever been in I couldn't hit anything... now the north ring road is being attacked and I'm too strong for it."

[General] Dergoatean exclaims, "His hands, Pietra. His hands!"

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Or find some fire for him to punch."

[General] Quaroath asks, "Where is the bridge Dergoatean?"

Chandrellia softly asks, "Everyone good?"

Speaking incredulously to Leafiara, Arynth asks, "Still? I thought we found out who it was after raiding the Darkstone Daily?"

Tarine exclaims, "Mind Over Body *and* Focus Barrier magic, we're good to fight all night!"

Nochternus quietly says, "Temp node."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra exclaims, "You got back up!"

[General] Geijon thinks, "It's on the black sands."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "It's at the black sands pylon, Quaroath."

[General] Guarrin thinks, "The Ice bridge is by the pylon on the black sands."

[very extended combat]

[General] The ghost of Stormyrain thinks, "There's a very large group of mercenaries and disruptors to the furthest southwest corner from the bridge."

[General] Guarrin thinks, "The Frigate is west once you cross the bridge. There is a galleon as well."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "And a carrack to the north, that I've been working on."

[General] The ghost of Stormyrain thinks, "..Ask me how I know."

Pietra says, "Damned drake weapons."

[General] Roblar exclaims, "Aye southwest one da funnest!"

[Wehnimer's, Burrow Way]

A cavern nexus extends out, with many different tunnels leading in every which direction. The ground is worn and flat, firmly matted beneath frequent travel. You also see a bloody arm, a putrid arm, a pair of putrid arms, a pair of skeletal arms, a skeletal arm, a bloody arm, a bloody arm, a three-fingered arm, a salt-crusted soft blue crab pincer mottled with barnacles, a pair of three-fingered arms, some thick salt-encrusted crab pincers, a salt-crusted brick red crab pincer mottled with brown, a grey-armored human enforcer, a grey-armored human enforcer that is lying down, a piece of iron, a torn sketch, a torn sketch, a burnt arm, a rusty doorknob, a rusty doorknob, a torn sketch, a great white wolf, a torn sketch, a torn sketch, the Villorn disk, a stale raisin tart, a torn sketch, a torn sketch, a torn sketch, a torn sketch, a wooden arrow fletched with plain white feathers, a torn sketch, a torn sketch, the Nodyre disk, a torn sketch, a torn sketch, a moldy bone, a torn sketch, a stale lemon tart, a torn sketch, a corroded spoon, a torn sketch, the Toppo disk, the green Aleyi disk, a bog porcupine, the Ibbo disk, a sleek pure white kitten with vivid sky blue eyes, a lamenting river spirit that is flying around, a sleek brown mouse that is sitting, the Arianiss disk, a sleek burnt caramel kodkod, a wide-eyed inky black melomys, a tiny furry mouse that is sitting, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, a small raven, the Randsford disk, the faenor Chandrellia disk inlaid with intersecting bands of jet, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the Wolfloner disk, the vermeil Myasarie disk draped with silver strands of tidal pearls, the Roelon disk, a green-eyed ridge panther, a massive snowy white tiger and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Also here: Lord Darkkstormmer, Great Lord Villorn, Seaward Gutstorm, Nodyre, Lord Chamorr, High Lady Akali, Toppo, Lady Aleyi, Daedeus, Master Ibbo, Grand Lady Chiyanna, Arianiss, Qushai, Yakushi, Berost, Dwi, Tarine, Soneiken, Roelon, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Pietra, Zhagen, Nochternus, Draccor, Arynth, Lady Keiiko, Earthdiver, Ycelacie, Tilaok Chair Myasarie, Lord Randsford, Event Planner Leafiara

[General] Pukk asks, "Okay. How do you know?"

[eyes back on Cryheart's group again since it's the only other one that's possible to watch, as it'snot on the ice bridge]

[Wehnimer's, North Dock]

The dock's planks are dull and weathered from the salt spray of many seasons. Northward beyond the massive sea gates, a flock of ice geese passes, silhouetted against the sky over the waters of Darkstone Bay. The hulk of a derelict coastal sailer is tethered to the end of the pier. You also see the Aeith disk, a massive snowy battle-scarred lynx, a fluffy white cat, the Emmisive disk, the Kasula disk, the Phomate disk, the Evia disk, the Rhaivan disk, the Balantine disk, the Ketsimney disk, a grey wolf that is sitting, some golden brown elven waybread, a small cake of golden elven waybread, a sugar-dusted golden doughnut, some golden brown elven waybread, a burnt orange verlok feather, a sugar-dusted golden doughnut, a sugar-dusted golden doughnut, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, a sugar-dusted golden doughnut, some golden brown elven waybread, a sugar-dusted golden doughnut, some silver coins, a small cake of golden elven waybread, a small cake of golden elven waybread, some golden brown elven waybread, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, a burnt orange verlok feather, some golden brown elven waybread, some golden brown elven waybread, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, a sugar-dusted golden doughnut, a small cake of golden elven waybread, some golden brown elven waybread, some golden brown elven waybread, a small cake of golden elven waybread, the Hakoshi disk, a topaz-eyed imflass verlok'cina that is flying around, a polished bloodwood wand, a polished bloodwood wand, a twisted wand, a twisted wand, a heavy quartz orb, a white-bellied viridian hummingbird that is sitting, some golden brown elven waybread, a black imperial wagon with a glowing blue-white pylon on it, an ivy-covered white monir tower, a wide ramp, some stacked piles of supplies, some huge wooden crates, a stack of empty crates, the murky waters of Darkstone Bay, a portly portmaster and an elegant riverboat with a gaily beribboned mahogany gangplank.

Also here: Aeith, Issiah, Roelaren, Squire Legionnaire Kasula, Lord Emmisive, Vilherzan, Rhaivan, Bernadette, Luminary Berkana, Sir Balantine, Goldstr, Dame Evia, Ketsimney, Great Lady Peggyanne, Farseeker, Phomate, Bellaja, Sir Cryheart, Markx, Hakoshi

Bellaja proudly says, "Three for three."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Alright, southwest one it is."

[extended combat]

[General] The ghost of Stormyrain thinks, "I ran right into them. They were so happy to slay me."

(OOC) Arianiss's player whispers to the group, "I hope this isn't just some Reim setup where it just spawns on the group every X seconds."

[extended combat]

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!BOOM!BOOM! Dozens of green ichor-covered cannon balls go soaring up from one of the Knave's ships and arc towards the North Docks of Wehnimer's Landing! The cannon balls destroy half of the docks, the acid melting away wood and flesh. Two of the cannon balls strike the blue-white pylon and the green acid begins to melt the pylon, dissolving several portions of it and the light of the pylon fades.

Pietra says, "Oh crap."

Evia exclaims, "Cover!"

Pietra says, "Docks."

[General] Faerinn asks, "So whatever happened with those wagons?"

Dwi yells, "Boom boom room!"

Leafiara says, "Oh no."

Bellaja exclaims, "Noooo!"

Phomate asks, "Pylon down?"

Berkana says, "Stand down from infusing."

Roelon deeply says, "Pylons..."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth warns, "We're losing the pylon on the docks."

Pietra says, "Don't let it stop us here."

Clouds of War

Dust clouds form more and begin to spread along Upper Trollfang.

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "I saw, but nothing we can do about it here."

Peggyanne says, "Nothing left to infuse."

Roelon deeply says, "Hmm..."

Leafiara says, "What is that..."

Berkana asks, "Now what?"

Evia exclaims, "So...to arms it is!"

Roelon deeply asks, "Wagons?"

Phomate says, "It's broken."

Peggyanne asks, "Ice bridge?"

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Looks like your boy Amos lied."

Pietra says, "Roblar musta farted."

[General] Fahlo asks, "Any folks get on their boats to see what's what in the Bay?"

[General] Cryheart thinks, "We lost the pylon at the North dock."

[General] Viva thinks, "We still have a pylon at the outpost if the one at the docks is no more."

Cryheart says, "A moment."

Issiah says, "Lucky shot..."

The voice of Adelynn irritatedly sighs, "I better be getting paid well for this."

Cryheart says, "Fires."

[General] Thadston exclaims, "Pylon at the docks is destroyed! Man the one on the Black Sands or Outpost rooftop!"

Pietra says, "Just unpoison him."

Dwi recites heartily:

"I dont gottta tinkle anymore...sorry"

[General] Chamorr asks, "How do ya lose a pylon?"

[General] Markx thinks, "Dock is done. Fire what you can."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "The ichor-ball disintegrated it."

Speaking disdainfully to Dwi, Adelynn says, "What is wrong with you."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "We hae fires at the Middle dock."

Evia says, "Ooh Pup."

[General] Faerinn asks, "So the wagons were traps? Are we surprised?"

[General] Guarrin thinks, "Relocate to black sands or outpost then."

[Help] Phomate: "Er two."

[General] Mauss asks, "We need mid-level melee at the docks?"

[General] Issiah thinks, "They were aimin' at us after we sank about 40 of their ships..."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Well, you first need to forget where you put said pylon..."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "We need bucket brigades."

[General] Thadston thinks, "Keep attacking those cannons on the ships! Watch out for the wind, it keeps tossing us about."

Berkana asks, "Oh, was it hit?"

[General] Leafiara asks, "Have the wagons even been seen since earlier?"

Phomate says, "Aye."

Pietra says, "She's a dwarf who drinks and that's what happens later."

Bellaja says, "Melted."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "No Leafi."

[extended combat]

Evia says, "Fires out."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Saw some dust clouds from Upper Trollfang."

Cryheart says, "Ok..checking the north dock again."

Leafiara says, "Dust clouds..."

Cryheart says, "For fires."

Leafiara says, "That's probably just the Rooks launching an ambush to take the wagons."

[extended combat]

Farseeker says, "Bread is still safe."

Leafiara says, "But they really shouldn't do that, since it's a trap..."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Mother? I hope you've got something up your sleeve."

[extended combat]

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Like a surrender."

[General] Vaikhen thinks, "I am available."

[General] Issiah thinks, "Yeah fahlo I'm in."

[General] The ghost of Dendum asks, "Maybe she has warcat up her sleeve?"

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Nope not a surrender."

Leafiara says, "So far so--"

Leafiara glances at Chiyanna. [dead]

Evia says, "Thadston requested we man another pylon, but are they not covered already? Hard to hear everything."

The voice of Arynth says, "Uh."

Arianiss asks, "Can we put out some warcat traps?"

[General] Pukk exclaims, "Mother. I think you should settle this with Amos by a dance off!"

Arynth asks, "What happened there?"

Goldstr says, "Ton a bread on da ground."

Some dark hooded figures begin to rush along rooftops of town. Briefly, just briefly among them, is Mother, garbed in shadows, a face mask of sleek black and marked with blood red sigils.

Cryheart says, "Still concerned if we leave this position...they will begin swimming or usnig boats to get here."

[General] Pietra thinks, "No she does not have a warcat up her sleeve."

[General] Delyorik thinks, "Good. Now I don't have to do any work, and I can finish the bandits."

[extended combat]

Pietra says, "There she is."

Leafiara says, "What's their move..."

Speaking to Issiah, Fahlo asks, "You coming?"

[General] Berost thinks, "She should do what she claims she want to do and protect tha town."

[General] Pukk exclaims, "Yay! A dance off!"

The ghostly voice of Chiyanna says, "Ouch."

Bernadette softly says, "Could leave it open fer em."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Her only other trick is child cannon fodder."

Cryheart says, "Aye."

Markx says, "Hmph."

[General] Khrol thinks, "It's Mother's day."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "That was two Rook leaders ago." [OOC: ...actually, probably one or three. I doubt it was under Alendrial, but more likely Rysus (one leader ago) or Drangell (three ago).]

Goldstr exclaims, "OK Mother Come on!"

Pietra says, "Sheesh."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Faerinn stop living in the past, it doesn't suit you."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Time to prove herself once and for all, one way or the other. She knows what to do."

[General] Leafiara adds, "Either way."

[very extended combat]

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Try living in the same reality as us."

Chandrellia recites softly:

"Everyone ok?"

Peggyanne says, "Sorry."

[very extended combat]

Leafiara incredulously says, "How *does* the Knave have this many resources..." [by this point, a total of 120,982 lines have been removed from the log and probably 110,000 or more were combat or deleted lines related to combat, asking about healing and such, and the tunnel battle still isn't even over (though it's about to be)]

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Yes Faerinn you are right as always, my apologies."

[extended combat]

As the fighting still erupts within Wehnimer's Landing and along the ice bridge over Darkstone Bay, three long metal-plated wagons come rolling into view along Upper Trollfang, escorted by dozens and dozens of black-armored armigers.

[General] Pietra thinks, "No he's not."

[General] Pukk thinks, "One of the Knaves dropped a torn sketch of a Faendryl woman in bleakstone."

Zhagen says, "He is fantastic cat breeder."

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "The bridge is tough going, we need to try and group up on there."

Taulramil says, "The ice bridge."

Taulramil says, "It's danger."

Pukk says, "They dropped this."

Pukk offers Leafiara a torn sketch.

Leafiara says, "They've been carrying those sketches for a while, I already have one."

Roelon deeply says, "Hmm..."

Pietra says, "There's the wagons."

Leafiara says, "Hmm."

Chandrellia recites softly:

"Welp there is the weapons"

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth asks, "The wagons are in view, are we moving to them?"

[General] Geijon thinks, "We're reached th' cannon again."

Pukk says, "I will keep it for now."

[very extended combat]

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "We're working on the northeast cannon on the frigate (to the west)"

[General] Faerinn thinks, "No, I'm on a pretty good roll when it comes to unmasking our masked rogue's gallery."

[General] Viva thinks, "Feels like Wagon the dog at this point."

Leafiara says, "No need to make a move yet."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth advises, "I vote we move to the wagons and assist Mother."

Pukk's offer to you has expired. [OOC: heh, left it in just to convey that we got through nearly 2000 lines of combat in the 30 second window of his offer]

Leafiara asks, "All alright?"

[General] Pukk thinks, "I found a torn sketch. Anybody else find one? I think this is a clue to something. The torn sketch appears to have the drawing of what appears to be a carved bleakstone statue resembling that of a Faendryl woman."

Chandrellia softly says, "Yes."

[the action seems to pause for the first time in ages, with no more Knave mercenaries appearing for a whole minute or so]

Leafiara says, "Okay..."

Speaking to Arynth, Pietra says, "She knows where we are, we're doing this."

Chamorr heartily says, "Goin fer da wagons."

Leafiara says, "Moving as soon as we're able to move everyone."

[General] Fahlo thinks, "Could check the Lake."

[General] Dendum thinks, "They carried these sketches under the Mueseum."

Peggyanne recites:

"Lady Winter

I pray ye see these brave souls before me and protect them from our enemy

Remember thier faces should they fall in battle

Please forgive them in these times of troubles."

[General] Stormyrain asks, "Sounds like the Knave may be going after the statue of Lylia?"

Some dark hooded figures begin to move through Upper Trollfang.

[General] Alosaka thinks, "Fortunately or unfortunately, that statue is in the possession of Octaven, who I can't imagine will be letting it go easily."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Old sketches of theirs they probably just hadn't discarded."

[the Leafi group moves to inspect the Upper Trollfang]

Berkana asks, "Oh... hand to hand now?"

Cryheart says, "Rooks are going to protect the wagons."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Rooks on the move."

Goldstr asks, "Where da Knave's forces from da ships gone?"

[General] Pukk thinks, "Okay. I will take Leafi's word for it."

Leafiara says, "Hmm."

Cryheart says, "I would imagine."

[General] Amos thinks, "Armigers, get the wagons to Lower Dragonsclaw, we'll cover you from our tower."

[General] Fahlo thinks, "Lake Eonak is clear."

Roelaren says, "I hope so."

Leafiara says, "What is going on out here..." [Leafi's group hasn't seen the wagons at this point after widely wandering the Upper Trollfang]

[General] Dwi thinks, "I think dey pictchurs o' Gutstorm's girlfrend."

Delyorik says, "Hey ya'll."

Ithilwyn softly says, "Hi big brother."

Cryheart says, "I hear more on the ice bridge..but not sure how many."

Leafiara says, "Should we fall back and..."

Speaking sincerely to Keiiko, Adelynn says, "I'm grateful we're both still safe."

Berkana says, "Hey Dely."

Leafiara mutters, "This is such a trap."

[Upper Trollfang]

A high, steep hill lies directly to the south and the trail splits as it makes its way around. The wider, and obviously more used trail, runs off to the southwest while a smaller trail heads off to the southeast. You also see a forest troll that appears dead, the Gutstorm disk, a lesser orc that appears dead, a forest troll that appears dead, a sleek pure white kitten with vivid sky blue eyes, the Villorn disk, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, a sleek burnt caramel kodkod, a green-eyed ridge panther, a massive snowy white tiger, a wide-eyed inky black melomys, a lamenting river spirit that is flying around, a great white wolf, the Arianiss disk, the green Aleyi disk, the Randsford disk, the Roelon disk, the faenor Chandrellia disk inlaid with intersecting bands of jet, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the vermeil Myasarie disk draped with silver strands of tidal pearls, the Wolfloner disk, the Ibbo disk, a tiny furry mouse and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Also here: Seaward Gutstorm, Great Lord Villorn, Lord Chamorr, Daedeus, Lord Darkkstormmer, Lady Aleyi, Master Ibbo, Arianiss, Qushai, Yakushi, Berost, Dwi, Tarine, Soneiken, Roelon, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Pietra, Zhagen, Nochternus, Draccor, Arynth, Lady Keiiko, Earthdiver, Ycelacie, Tilaok Chair Myasarie, Lord Randsford, Lady Adelynn, Event Planner Leafiara

[General] Gutstorm asks, "Yoo mean Lylia?"

[General] Pukk thinks, "Maybe I should sell this to Gutstorm. He will pay alot for it."

Leafiara says, "It's too obviously a trap."

Speaking softly to Adelynn, Chandrellia says, "Of course you are, I'm healing."

[General] Issiah asks, "Marines hit the shore at the north dock yet?"

(OOC) Fahlo's player whispers to the group, "Sorry about earlier with the fog - I goofed!"

Delyorik says, "Ya'll've been busy."

Speaking wryly to Leafiara, Arynth says, "I'm a sucker for traps."

[General] Evia thinks, "No."

(OOC) Leafiara's player whispers to the group, "No worries!"

Leafiara says, "Let's... give it a bit more time to play out."

(OOC) Pietra's player whispers to the group, "Dude, happens. At least you're not Guts fogging us three different places."

Speaking to Cryheart, Goldstr asks, "We may be needed elsewhere?"

Delyorik says, "Apologies... I had other... obligations."

Cryheart says, "Nae hearing yet."

(OOC) Fahlo's player whispers to the group, "Wait for it... wait for it.. :P."

(OOC) Gutstorm's player whispers to the group, "Was it 1 or 3?"

Someone shouts nearby, "the pylon is dead here! go arm the one elsewhere!'. (this is at Cryheart's group at the north dock)

Evia says, "Someone's thing dropped a feather."

(OOC) Fahlo's player whispers to the group, "3!"

(OOC) Gutstorm's player whispers to the group, "Well he was running the long way, fogging is quicker."

Phomate says, "Hmm."

Cryheart yells, "Ye going to defend the docks by yourself?"

Chandrellia whispers to the group, "Can we hold so I can heal right fast?"

Leafiara whispers to the group, "Alright, quick poll, then. Do we assist Mother or do we stand aside and let her just have at it with the wagons?"

Evia says, "Can cut em and weave them probably."

Ycelacie curiously asks, "We survived?"

Leafiara whispers to the group, "They can probably do it on their own."

Adelynn whispers to the group, "We assist the Rooks."

Speaking to Ycelacie, Leafiara says, "So far."

Nochternus quietly says, "Stay."

Someone shouts nearby, "The ships are frozen in the bay!" (also at Cryheart's group)

Dwi heartily says, "Let's see how much cash Kilron gots."

Speaking in Guildspeak, Fahlo says something you don't understand.

Speaking to Nochternus, Leafiara asks, "Stay as in head back to the tunnels?"

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "We could still use LOTS more cannon bashers for the ships trapped in the ice."

Cryheart says, "I think we are being told to go to Black Sands."

Issiah asks, "Is the pylon destroyed?"

'[General] Thadston exclaims, "Keep focused on those ships and cannons!"

Phomate yells, "Sounds good!"

Rhaivan says, "We should shoot those ships."

Cryheart asks, "Shall we?"

Nochternus quietly says, "Oooooh warrior mana."

Gutstorm whispers to the group, "I say we let them wittle each sides numbers down ten we swoop in and wipe them all out whats left standing."

Leafiara flatly says, "This is so obviously a trap."

Rhaivan says, "From a different pylon."

Evia says, "Yep."

Bellaja says, "Yes."

Leafiara says, "The wagons will be explosives or something."

Phomate says, "Sands."

Roelon whispers to the group, "Keep the Knave off their backs at the least."

[General] Mauss asks, "Would thirty-something-trains be useful on the ice?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth says, "I say we assist Mother."

[General] Cryheart asks, "Is the Outpost manned?"

[General] Guarrin thinks, "Cross the bridge. West to the frigate. Two cannons."

Berkana says, "Frozen in late spring, a nice feat."

Leafiara says, "The Consortium knows the Rooks will interfere because they interfered against the previous weapon shipment, which means they're ready and the wagons are rigged."

Leafiara says, "Probably."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Yes, the Outpost is still manned."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Ok."

Cryheart says, "Outpost is covered."

Dwi heartily says, "I hate sisstin my mudder...she's a horrible sweeper."

[General] Roelaren thinks, "There are empaths in tsc."

[General] Viva thinks, "We have folks here on the rooftop firing the pylon yes."

Chandrellia softly says, "Ok ready to move now, thanks to this healer."

Cryheart says, "Ready yourself."

[General] Falicor thinks, "Where is that cannon."

Chandrellia softly says, "Oh she left."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Assault #4 on th' cannon."

Speaking reasonably to Leafiara, Adelynn says, "Which just means the Rooks might need our help."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "North dock pylon destroyed...we headed to the Black Sands."

[General] Dergoatean exclaims, "Thank you!"

Speaking to Adelynn, Leafiara says, "We've been helping them clear out their tunnels all night."

(OOC) Ycelacie's player whispers to the group, "Part time psycho."

The three wagons roll into the Lower Dragonsclaw forest.

Leafiara says, "...no. They've got this on their own. If the wagons are trapped, they'll die and we'll intervene afterward."

Dark hooded figures and Mother rush through the forest.

You peer south and see ...

[Lower Dragonsclaw, Forest]

Pine cones are scattered about the ground here, knocked down by the movement of small animals through the trees and the wind that buffets this outlying section of the forest. You also see a velnalin, a velnalin, a black-armored muscular armiger, a black-armored muscular armiger, a black-armored muscular armiger, a black-armored muscular armiger, a long metal-plated wagon, a long metal-plated wagon, a long metal-plated wagon, a kobold, a kobold and a kobold.

Chamorr heartily says, "Move out."

Arynth yells, "Oy! Mother!"

Leafiara says, "They're just south of us now..."

[General] Geijon asks, "We got eyes on Falicor?"

Dwi heartily says, "Onwards to Krakens! Mayer's boats got berths to spare."

[General] Geijon exclaims, "Draught!"

Leafiara says, "Everyone look calm."

Pietra says, "We don't need twelve leaders right now."

[General] The ghost of Falicor thinks, "Courtyard."

Cryheart asks, "Ye mean the pylon?"

[General] Guarrin thinks, "One cannon down."

[General] The ghost of Draught thinks, "Got surrounded."

Speaking amusedly to Leafiara, Adelynn asks, "So don't be starstruck?"

[General] The ghost of Falicor thinks, "Their wizard is...good."

[General] Terabor thinks, "Four of us are here near north gate in west tower, and will soon break into two groups in east/west towers. let us know if two of us could be more useful elsewhere."

Speaking wryly to Adelynn, Leafiara says, "Nope."

Armigers shout from the forest, "Rooks! Ex-Mayor Leafiara and Mother are leading groups in the woods!"

Nochternus quietly exclaims, "Not calm here!"

[General] Geijon thinks, "Cannon down."

Roelon deeply says, "Just out fir ah nighttime stroll."

Peggyanne says, "The wagon with the pylon on it."

Chandrellia softly says, "Oh boy."

Leafiara says, "Knew that one was coming."

Adelynn posits, "Maybe she'll recruit me!"

Nochternus quietly says, "Moooooo."

Cryheart says, "Wagon is on the black sands."

Leafiara yells, "I'm leaving things be!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Hey ex-mayor."

[General] Faerinn asks, "Is Black Sands manned?"

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "To late now."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Tell those kappas to get infusing."

Adelynn grandiosely announces, "Adelynn Ta'Aden, Rook Assassin!"

[General] Alosaka asks, "Any groups without an empath?"

Leafiara yells, "If Mother turns on us here, we'll end her ourselves!"

Nochternus quietly says, "Smashing."

[General] Amos exclaims, "Protect the wagons!"

Speaking to Adelynn, Pietra asks, "You're here to assassinate Rooks?"

Ycelacie sincerely says, "Hopefully no more warcats."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Burn the wagons."

Cryheart says, "Be ware..shifting winds on the ice bridge."

Speaking to Pietra, Adelynn says, "No, to kill people *for* the Rooks."

Arianiss yells, "That's Mayor Leafiara!"

Ibbo asks, "So much babbling. We done slayin'?"

From nearby, you hear Gutstorm yell, "Me got da armigersh!"

Speaking heartily to Ycelacie, Dwi says, "Bad kitties."

Zhagen says, "Warcats."

>peer s

You peer south and see ...

[Lower Dragonsclaw, Forest]

Pine cones are scattered about the ground here, knocked down by the movement of small animals through the trees and the wind that buffets this outlying section of the forest. You also see a wooden shield, a wooden shield, a velnalin that appears dead, a velnalin that appears stunned, a desiccated arm, a pair of bloody arms, a salt-crusted soft blue crab pincer mottled with barnacles, a pair of putrid arms, some thick salt-encrusted crab pincers, the Gutstorm disk, a velnalin that appears dead, a kobold that appears dead, a black-armored muscular armiger that is lying down, a black-armored muscular armiger that is lying down, a black-armored muscular armiger, a black-armored muscular armiger that is lying down, a long metal-plated wagon, a long metal-plated wagon, a long metal-plated wagon and a kobold that appears dead. Also here: Seaward Gutstorm

Leafiara mutters, "I'm not even the one attacking them, Gutstorm is pinning them down with arms." [in another room]

Speaking to Adelynn, Pietra says, "You can stop rolling your eyes and whining."

Speaking to Darcena, Quaroath asks, "Mind fixing my appendage?"

Some fighting erupts to the south! Rooks and Armigers begin to be locked in combat!

Dwi heartily says, "Not like Feral."

Cryheart asks, "We may get separated...ye ready?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth asks, "We holding, mayor?"

[General] Fahlo thinks, "I'm with Chand on this one."

Leafiara slowly says, "Remember... it's a trap. Leave things be..."

Subban exclaims, "Fight fight fight!"

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "Yes."

Chandrellia softly asks, "So we stand and wait to see if the wagons make it past them?"

Falvicar quietly says, "Which way."

[General] Amos exclaims, "The wagons are under attack by Leafiara, Mother and the Rooks!"

Cryheart says, "If ye want to stay here with the pylon, then do so."

Leafiara says, "I think they want the Rooks to get to the wagons--"

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Both of you ignore the bloody wagons and defend the town."

Speaking quietly to Leafiara, Keiiko surmises, "This is what happens when you invite all to attend... Idiots."

[General] Leafiara slowly thinks, "I haven't made a move."

Cryheart says, "Otherwise we head to the bridge now."

[General] Dendum thinks, "Great number of defenders are running after wagons and not protecting city."

Cryheart says, "Or cross it."

Cryheart asks, "Ready?"

[General] Dergoatean exclaims, "And the town's democracy is under attack by Amos!"

[General] Fahlo thinks, "Amos, can it- no one is buying what you're selling."

[General] Arynth thinks, "Leafiara is not near the wagons."

[General] Arianiss thinks, "We're just standing here hunting orcs..."

Kasula says, "Ready."

Berkana says, "Infuse."

Bernadette softly says, "Aye."

Cryheart says, "Moving."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Lies, there are no wagons at our current location Amos, try again."

[General] Pietra thinks, "We are standing in the forest."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "...perception, reality. Right. I'll withdraw to the tunnels again and leave you people to it."

[Leafi group pulls back to the tunnels]

Speaking heartily to Taulramil, Dwi says, "Think I ripped me a new pipe back der."

[Wehnimer's, Burrow Way]

The tunnel ends abruptly at a jagged wall that rises up to a stone ceiling. Cobwebs shimmer from the light of a nearby torch, which also dimly illuminates a stained steel ladder leading up.

[...but there are no more enemies there]

Arynth asks, "Pulling back?"

[General] Deatrys thinks, "Fairly weak Hireswords keep coming through north gate."

Arianiss says, "Not more warcats..."

Leafiara says, "Whatever happens there, they deal with it themselves."

Pietra says, "Seriously tired of warcats."

Taulramil asks, "Ja?"

[General] Berost thinks, "Yer dafter than that daft dwarf Brumas Amos. An Brumas was lost in time after a thousand years er so ... go get an ale. I'll get to yas in a few."

Taulramil says, "My pipe got bigger."

Adelynn asks, "Abandoning Mother?"

[General] Leafiara magnanimously thinks, "You're welcome, Amos. Have at it with your inevitable trap."

Chandrellia softly says, "No, letting what plays out play out."

[Merchant] Taulramil: "Amos fight me!"

As three wagons remain stuck in Lower Dragonsclaw, black-armored armigers and Rooks clash in combat, shouting erupting from the woods. Beyond that, a fourth wagon is seen, only briefly, approaching and then moving away into the woods and out of sight.

Zhagen says, "Villorn making short work of the armigers."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "...but the tunnels are curiously quiet now, it seems."

Leafiara slowly says, "What is that."

Arynth asks, "A fourth wagon?"

Chandrellia softly exclaims, "That is the wagon Mother wants, the others were decoys!"

Dwi heartily says, "Let's go throw dirt clods at both sides."

The ghostly voice of Markx exclaims, "Thank you!"

Roelon deeply says, "The real supplies..."

Taulramil says, "Danger."

Roelon deeply says, "The others must be decoys.."

Taulramil says, "A hidden wagon."

Arianiss asks, "Is a fourth wagon not expected?"

Chandrellia softly says, "No only three were mentioned."

Taulramil asks, "Exploding powder?"

Arynth softly murmurs, "I can scout any time it's needed."

Leafiara asks, "Do we have any militia here?"

Draccor darkly says, "I'm good at making things explode."

Leafiara mutters, "So we can at least *claim* we're doing inspections?" [though at this point the group isn't near the wagons]

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]

As you progress on this north-south path, the dark forest to the west catches your eye. A little forbidding in its primeval appearance, it is sure to offer a good source of small-game hunting. You also see a green-eyed grey and white kitten, the silk-veiled Keiiko disk painted with scarlet snapdragons, the Taulramil disk, the gold-dusted Adelynn disk crowned with sylvarraend rubies, the Roelon disk, the vermeil Myasarie disk draped with silver strands of tidal pearls, the Wolfloner disk, the green Aleyi disk, the Arianiss disk, the faenor Chandrellia disk inlaid with intersecting bands of jet, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the Subban disk, the ivy-trimmed Arynth disk dotted with clusters of Imaera's Lace, the Randsford disk, the vivid crimson Darkkstormmer disk etched with a gold-traced wyvern, a massive snowy white tiger, a wide-eyed inky black melomys, a green-eyed ridge panther, a sleek burnt caramel kodkod, a great white wolf, a bog porcupine, a wooden arrow, a wooden arrow, a wooden arrow, a short sword, a wooden shield, a mottled rolton hide tent and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Leafiara concludes, "Alright, taking that as a no."

Nochternus quietly asks, "Wizard smash?"

Leafiara yells, "Asben get back here!"

Leafiara mutters, "He'd work."

Speaking to Leafiara, Ycelacie says, "I am a mercenary, but you can count me in."

Geijon says, "Prisms."

Tsarok quietly says, "Ouchies."

Cryheart says, "Errr."

Taulramil says, "Falvicar was on the ice bridge."

Guarrin says, "Reform."

Myasarie quietly says, "Give one a militia coat and will pretend to be one M'am."

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "Well......"

Dergoatean exclaims, "Join us on the ice bridge! The cannon destruction is slow going!"

Speaking abruptly to Leafiara, Arynth says, "Let me have a look around."

Geijon says, "Move away on your own free will when you see them."

Phomate asks, "Eh?"

Issiah asks, "How'd that go?"

Pietra says, "Looks like some of the Faendryl are going down."

Roelaren says, "Lost ye."

Cryheart asks, "How did we get here?"

Leafiara says, "Please, anyone who'd like to scout, do so."

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia asks, "Maybe they cant read?"

Geijon says, "I'm hurt."

Guarrin says, "Cross the bridge. Head west to the frigate. South to the cannon."

Dergoatean exclaims, "Frigate to the west! Cannon on the southern part of the frigate!"

Speaking to Darcena, Aureliano asks, "Can you see to this wound?"

Speaking heartily to Pietra, Dwi says, "Shame.."

Bellaja says, "I took a bunch with another person."

Guarrin says, "Here we go."

Aureliano says, "Thank you."

Draccor darkly asks, "Scout which areas?"

Taulramil says, "I thought Faendryl always went down."

Leafiara says, "I'm holding here since this seems the most reasonable chokepoint a wagon would have to go through from the forest."

[General] Faerinn asks, "So I believe Leafi when she says she's not at the Wagons. What about you Mother?"

Cryheart says, "Ok..moving again."

Roblar deeply says, "Guud time for gust to blow us out."

Tsarok quietly says, "This good fun."

Drektor requests, "Healin?"

Cryheart asks, "All ready?"

Bernadette softly asks, "Healin?"

Chandrellia softly says, "Unless they sneak thru the west gate, Sleepy isn't there."

Roblar deeply says, "Wid bunch of prisms tossed."

[General] Pietra thinks, "You think she will answer YOU? You're a fool."

Taulramil says, "Summoning demons."

Ycelacie says, "Scout where."

Speaking to Taulramil, Pietra says, "Ahh, I misunderstood."

Speaking heartily to Pietra, Dwi says, "Elfs kin talk like dat bout demselfs."

Ycelacie says, "I can scout."

Cryheart asks, "We all set?"

Falicor grimly says, "Look out for the flaming ewaves."

Ycelacie asks, "Where though?"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Anyone can cast locate spells to see where I'm at, send familiars to watch, or use the Symbol of Sight if they're of Voln. I'm holding just north of West Gate."

Pietra says, "Oh, around."

Taulramil says, "I'm used to taking point."

Speaking heartily to Pietra, Dwi exclaims, "Oh...watch dis!"

[General] Amos thinks, "It is not Leafiara who attacks our wagons. Wrong place, wrong time. Mother still comes, and her Rooks. Armigers, cut them down, every one of them."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Meanwhile, does anywhere need backup? The tunnels seem to be clear now."

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia asks, "So can I play inspector?"

Speaking to Chandrellia, Leafiara says, "Sure, have at it if you'd like."

Speaking to Ycelacie, Pietra says, "Do you think we know? If we did know, we wouldn't need scouts."

Taulramil asks, "Amos is having the Armigers attack now?"

[General] Guarrin asks, "Is anyone taking out cannons on the galleon?"

[General] Dergoatean exclaims, "I hear Leafiara doesn't tip empaths, and keeps scarabs from boxes she doesn't pick herself!!!"

Leafiara says, "The armigers are attacking the Rooks. A clash in the forest."

Leafiara says, "Whatever comes of it comes of it."

Dwi heartily says, "Bah...arbitragers."

Ycelacie thoughtfully says, "Makes sense."

[General] Dergoatean asks, "Probably better to focus on one cannon at a time?"

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Nope she doesn't cause I heal her for free."

[General] Evia thinks, "Focus."

Leafiara says, "Though if anyone wants to make a move, I don't blame you."

Arianiss says, "I'll go where you go Leafiara."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth reports, "No sign of the fourth wagon, though the woods are full of armigers."

[General] Taulramil thinks, "Kill them all and let the Landing live free."

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "You know where I stand."

Rooks continue to swarm the woods, picking off armigers with their arrows. Some Rooks fire upon the top of the bulwark tower in the woods, trying to strike Amos.

Nochternus quietly asks, "Wizard smash?"

Leafiara sincerely says, "Good luck out there, Rooks."

Pukk says, "Easier to shoot from the shadows."

Chandrellia softly exclaims, "He is at the tower in the woods let's go kill him!"

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Watch yourself, Amos. I'd HATE to see you get hurt."

Some Rooks move by, "The wagons are clear, let's go take them."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth says, "Did find Amos's tower out that way, but no way up it that I could see."

[General] Pukk exclaims, "That's right! Aim for Amos!"

Arynth wryly mutters, "Else Amos would already be dead."

[General] Leafiara calmly reminds, "Amos has told us repeatedly the Consortium doesn't need or want our help to protect the town."

Dwi heartily exclaims, "Der's yer cue!"

Chandrellia softly says, "We can burn him out then."

Chandrellia softly says, "Set the tower on fire."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "We go."

Nochternus quietly exclaims, "METEOR!"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "If he can't protect some wagons from a small contingent of Rooks, he has no hope."

Nochternus quietly says, "Oh."

Leafiara says, "Go if you'd like to go."

Nochternus quietly says, "I mean... uh fire."

Speaking heartily to Gutstorm, Dwi asks, "Wotcha find dat's gotcha happy?"

Draccor darkly asks, "Just one?"

Leafiara says, "I want Mother to prove herself too."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me took out da armiderpsh."

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Yes ignore the wagons sink the ships."

Leafiara says, "And, again, I think those wagons are a trap."

[General] Goldstr exclaims, "Let him die!"

Berost deeply says, "Let Mother prove what she says."

[General] Arianiss thinks, "I hope that manticore doesn't show up..."

[General] Leafiara reiterates, "Does anywhere else need backup? Is any area overwhelmed?"

Berost deeply says, "Doubt she will."

Berost deeply says, "But hope I'm wrong."

Cryheart says, "Gads."

Leafiara says, "West and southwestward, then southward are where the wagons are if anyone wants to go."

Draught says, "Bloody hell."

Farseeker says, "Woo."

Geijon says, "This is th' battle."

Leafiara earnestly says, "I'm truly not moving."

[TownCrier]-GSIV:Dergoatean: " We're going at a rate of maybe one cannon down per 15 minutes. Please come take out cannons with us! We need firepower!"

Falicor says, "Argh."

Guarrin exclaims, "Heading back out!"

Cryheart asks, "Healing?"

Peggyanne says, "Could use some healing."

Leafiara says, "I gave Mother the advice she needs to win this battle."

[General] Alanad asks, "I know lots of people are super busy but.... anyone wanna teach me warcry for 1 minute here quick?"

Geijon asks, "Unpoison?"

Taulramil asks, "What is there?"

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "The bridge and ships could use every help they can get."

Leafiara says, "It's more helpful than any blade or spell I could lend."

[General] Dendum thinks, "Well perhaps place that killed Roblar could use some help...."

Iskandr says, "Every time I feel like I've made it to something..."

Phomate says, "Ain't seen much."

Ycelacie says, "I dunno where to look."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arianiss asks, "Shall we go attack cannons?"

Dwi heartily says, "Dis why I foller'd Leafi."

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "We've been pushed back multiple times."

Speaking to Arianiss, Leafiara says, "That might not be a bad idea."

Phomate says, "Thought they'd be a bigger problem."

Cryheart says, "We get on the frigate..then we get blown off."

Geijon says, "Thank you."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Need me to clear dem roltons?"

[General] Leafiara asks, "Where are these cannons needing to be destroyed?"

Rhaivan asks, "Can we get back there?"

Ycelacie says, "Searching around aimlessly isn't really a talent of mine."

Cryheart says, "Thank ye."

[General] Darcena thinks, "On the ships on the ice bridge."

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Ice bridge from the black sands."

Cryheart asks, "All ready?"

Acidic Ambush

From out of the shadows a murky figure appears, garbed in darkness and moving in a blur of motion! The dark figure raises it arms outward and a bright light sparks from both hand-pylons held tightly in its grip! Four rapid blasts of murky green ichor fire from the hand-pylons, sizzling through the air before striking Pukk!

... 24 points of damage!

Acid dissolves the knee ligaments. Pukk's tibia passes his femur in a very unpleasant manner!

He is knocked to the ground!

He is stunned!

... 24 points of damage!

Acid dissolves the knee ligaments. Pukk's tibia passes his femur in a very unpleasant manner!

... 24 points of damage!

Acid dissolves the elbow ligaments. Arm swings in a very odd manner!

... 25 points of damage!

Acid dissolves the elbow ligaments. Arm swings in a very odd manner!

Kasula says, "Aye."

[General] Guarrin thinks, "They're on the frozen ships in the bay."

Cryheart says, "Moving."

Leafiara recites:

"Moving to destroy the cannons! If anyone would rather help the Rooks then--"

Cryheart says, "Go bridge."

From out of the shadows a murky figure appears, garbed in darkness and moving in a blur of motion! The dark figure raises it arms outward and a bright light sparks from both hand-pylons held tightly in its grip! Four rapid blasts of murky green ichor fire from the hand-pylons, sizzling through the air before striking Chandrellia!

... 40 points of damage!

Acid hits leg squarely leaving nothing useful behind.

Chandrellia screams and falls to the ground grasping her mangled right leg!

She is stunned!

... 45 points of damage!

Acid to the foot forms a pool into which Chandrellia quickly melts to the hip!

... 45 points of damage!

Acid strikes the arm leaving nothing but a puddle of melted flesh!

... 45 points of damage!

Acid strikes the arm leaving nothing but a puddle of melted flesh!

Chandrellia drops dead at your feet!

Arynth asks, "What the?"

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "Hand pylon users attacking in the woods!"

Qushai says, "Yikes."

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "Steer clear and stay focused!"

The voice of Roelon deeply says, "Assasins...."

From out of the shadows a murky figure appears, garbed in darkness and moving in a blur of motion! The dark figure raises it arms outward and a bright light sparks from both hand-pylons held tightly in its grip! Four rapid blasts of murky green ichor fire from the hand-pylons, sizzling through the air before striking Gutstorm!

... 38 points of damage!

Acid hits leg squarely leaving nothing useful behind.

Gutstorm screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!

He is stunned!

... 28 points of damage!

Acid dissolves the knee ligaments. Gutstorm's tibia passes his femur in a very unpleasant manner!

... 28 points of damage!

Acid dissolves the elbow ligaments. Arm swings in a very odd manner!

... 28 points of damage!

Acid dissolves the elbow ligaments. Arm swings in a very odd manner!

Keiiko loudly exclaims, "No!"

Arynth exclaims, "Who, why?!"

From out of the shadows a murky figure appears, garbed in darkness and moving in a blur of motion! The dark figure raises it arms outward and a bright light sparks from both hand-pylons held tightly in its grip! Four rapid blasts of murky green ichor fire from the hand-pylons, sizzling through the air before striking Leafiara!

... 25 points of damage!

Strike dissolves the tendons in the ankle, effectively severing foot!

She is knocked to the ground!

She is stunned!

... 30 points of damage!

Acid dissolves the knee ligaments. Leafiara's tibia passes her femur in a very unpleasant manner!

... 35 points of damage!

Leafiara's arm is drenched in acid! Flesh and bones are reduced to a smoking slime!

... 30 points of damage!

Acid dissolves the elbow ligaments. Arm swings in a very odd manner!

From out of the shadows a murky figure appears, garbed in darkness and moving in a blur of motion! The dark figure raises it arms outward and a bright light sparks from both hand-pylons held tightly in its grip! Four rapid blasts of murky green ichor fire from the hand-pylons, sizzling through the air before striking Arianiss!

... 40 points of damage!

Acid hits leg squarely leaving nothing useful behind.

Arianiss screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!

He is stunned!

... 45 points of damage!

Acid to the foot forms a pool into which Arianiss quickly melts to the hip!

... 40 points of damage!

Spray of acid reduces the forearm to gelatin.

... 40 points of damage!

Spray of acid reduces the forearm to gelatin.

Arianiss drops dead at your feet!

Pukk says, "Thank you."

The voice of Roelon deeply says, "The Knave of course...watch yir backs."

Arynth abruptly exclaims, "Mayor!"

Nochternus quietly says, "Um."

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "We could use a healer or two!"

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]

As you progress on this north-south path, the dark forest to the west catches your eye. A little forbidding in its primeval appearance, it is sure to offer a good source of small-game hunting. You also see a grey-armored human scout, a fluffy white cat, an amber-eyed tawny range wolf, the Taulramil disk, a massive snowy battle-scarred lynx, the Aeith disk, the Gutstorm disk, the silk-veiled Keiiko disk painted with scarlet snapdragons, the ivy-trimmed Arynth disk dotted with clusters of Imaera's Lace, a sleek burnt caramel kodkod, a green-eyed ridge panther, a sleek pure white kitten with vivid sky blue eyes, a lamenting river spirit that is flying around, the Ibbo disk, the glossy pink Chiyanna disk shaped like a jellyfish, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, the gold-dusted Adelynn disk crowned with sylvarraend rubies, the Roelon disk, the Wolfloner disk, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the Subban disk, the Randsford disk, the vivid crimson Darkkstormmer disk etched with a gold-traced wyvern, a massive snowy white tiger, a wide-eyed inky black melomys, a great white wolf, a wooden arrow, a wooden arrow, a wooden arrow, a mottled rolton hide tent and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Also here: Kippe, Fahlo, Squire Legionnaire Taulramil, Lord Chamorr, Aeith, a stunned Seaward Gutstorm who is lying down, Lady Keiiko, Arynth, Master Ibbo, Grand Lady Chiyanna, Soneiken, Lord Darkkstormmer, Arianiss, the body of Lady in Waiting Chandrellia who is lying down, Lord Subban, Qushai, Berost, Dwi who is hiding, Tarine, Zhagen, Pukk, Nochternus, Lord Randsford, Event Planner Leafiara

Arianiss asks, "That the best you got?"

[General] Arynth exclaims, "Healers to the western wall, now!"

[General] Dendum thinks, "Healers are busy protecting town."

[General] The ghost of Chandrellia thinks, "Yeah seeing as this one is down."

The voice of Dwi heartily exclaims, "Der!"

[General] Xorus thinks, "It would be ironic if those ships were burned."

Alosaka quietly asks, "Who's hurt?"

Leafiara weakly says, "Me."

Arianiss says, "I am."

Leafiara says, "I need some--"

[but Knaves arrive and combat begins]

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "South cannon on the frigate is down. Move to the northwest one."

[General] The ghost of Chandrellia thinks, "I see how it is Dendum, you and I will have words."

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "Knaves attacking north of West Gate!"

The ghostly voice of Subban exclaims, "No!!"

[General] Dwi exclaims, "Dey at da gate!"

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "They're after the wagons too! Kill 'em all!"

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Be careful, the groups on the bridge have prisms."

[extended combat]

The ghostly voice of Nochternus quietly says, "Neat."

[very extended combat]

[General] Guarrin thinks, "Two more cannons remain on the frigate."

Pukk says, "I think they didn't like me announcing to aim at Amos."

The ghostly voice of Subban says, "I'm battin' around 50-50."

[General] Geijon thinks, "There is a man'o'war and a galleon too."

Speaking to Arynth, Pietra says, "Thank you."

[General] Mother thinks, "The wagons in the forest are untrapped. Weapons, and salve inside. We cannot find the fourth wagon."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Apologies, looks like we'll have to hold here instead of moving to the cannons."

The ghostly voice of Subban says, "So I'm crushin' it."

Taulramil exclaims, "I am Vaalor!"

Taulramil says, "Come at me again."

[General] Leafiara suspiciously thinks, "Curious..."

[General] Mauss asks, "Any contact coming toward main gate?"

[General] Amos thinks, "Congratulations Mother, you further declared war on the Consortium and our efforts to protect our people."

[General] Leafiara asks, "Chandrellia, are you alright?"

Draccor yells, "We are not impressed!"

Speaking in Guildspeak, Issiah asks, "These guys taken care of?"

The ghostly voice of Nochternus quietly says, "Won't bug ya for me."

[General] Roelaren thinks, "Where are ye Geijon."

[General] The ghost of Chandrellia thinks, "Yes I am with Fahlo."

Speaking to Keiiko, Adelynn exclaims, "Careful, that shot was a little close!"

Aeith says, "I can take the bodies to town, I'll be back as quick as I can."

Berost deeply says, "Thems is ded north."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Frigate, dealing with cannons."

Taulramil says, "The cannons are on the figate."

Speaking softly to Adelynn, Keiiko remarks, "It was supposed to be."

[General] Roblar thinks, "Fought way to man'owar."

[General] Faerinn asks, "Mother you just fell for the same crap Leafi did. How does it feel when it's you, Surofee?"

Taulramil says, "Over the ice bridge."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "Be right back."

[General] Roblar thinks, "Clearing out in front."

Taulramil says, "Lots of danger there."

Leafiara says, "Hmm, bodies seem to be getting taken too..." [I actually forgot about the Octaven thing]

Speaking cautiously to Leafiara, Arynth advises, "Might I suggest we not stand here and wait for those assassins to return? If we're going to take the cannons, let's take them."

Speaking to Perivan, Dergoatean says, "I would've guessed it would have just cracked the first time they used it, but here we are."

Draught says, "Damn."

Evia says, "Meh."

Phomate asks, "Eh?"

Roblar deeply says, "Close."

Guarrin asks, "Bit of healing please?"

Speaking to Perivan, Quaroath says, "I just bought a cheap war hammer from Tykel's."

Geijon says, "Back we go."

Leafiara says, "Or we look for the fourth wagon."

Dergoatean recites:

"Back to the frigate to the west, and its northwest cannon!"

Falicor asks, "Any healing available?"

Leafiara says, "Let's do that."

Speaking to Leafiara, Adelynn says, "I'm about that."

[General] Leafiara asks, "Has anyone else seen signs of the fourth wagon?"

Guarrin says, "Bah we might've lost them."

[the group more or less runs a lap around town but sees nothing]

Draccor darkly says, "I wanna blow something up with fire and destruction."

Berost deeply asks, "Would he take the wagon to his mine?"

Leafiara says, "Hmm."

[General] Mauss asks, "We need ballista fire at North gate yet?"

Taulramil says, "I can show you the bridge."

Vaemyr says, "I'm gonna head back to the sands."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Some rather weak Knave forces are roaming the streets. Searching for the wagon."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra asks, "Maybe follow them, huh?"

Berost deeply says, "Doubt it... but..."

Leafiara asks, "If anywhere it would be at the Consortium shops, right?"

Leafiara says, "And yet..."

Arynth says, "Knave's men on the streets."

Vaemyr says, "It went toward Amos's tower I thought."

Leafiara says, "Hmm."

Vaemyr says, "Out in the woods."

Leafiara says, "No, the fourth wagon."

Draccor darkly says, "Those hireswords are a waste of effort."

[General] Pukk exclaims, "100k silvers for Amos' head!"

Leafiara says, "It went out of sight."

[General] Chamorr thinks, "The mines maybe."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth says, "Out of sight, into the woods."

Taulramil says, "You don't want the cannons stopped."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "That should make it interesting."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "The mines would only be if they reversed direction... hm."

Vaemyr says, "Honestly I care more about stopping the ships blowing up our harbor right now, you can search for the wagon if you wish."

Suddenly, as dark hooded figures begin to move through the forest, some of them turn and pause. They spin and begin to stab other Rooks nearby, ambushing them and surprising them. Dozens of Rooks scream and fall dead in the forest as the ambushers tear away their cloaks to reveal grey padded armor beneath.

Leafiara says, "Impostors..."

Pukk says, "What the."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Cannon down."

Taulramil says, "The Rooks have been infiltrated."

Pukk says, "The Rooks are stabbing other Rooks."

[back out in the woods, more combat]

Villorn says, "These scouts are so hard to kill."

Pietra says, "What."

Leafiara says, "It's more Knave impostors."

[General] Geijon asks, "How you doin Roblar?"

Roelon deeply says, "Bloody knave..."

The voice of Arynth says, "The Knave has men in the Rooks."

Leafiara says, "That's the Knave's usual tactic, impersonate other groups."

Leafiara says, "No... just outfits to imitate the Rooks."

The voice of Arynth says, "Aye, distasteful."

[General] Roblar thinks, "Good, aboard the big one."

The voice of Arynth clarifies, "Is what I meant, men hiding in the Rook forces this eve."

[scouting]

Leafiara says, "Where are they..."

Leafiara says, "Perhaps already slain..."

Draccor darkly says, "There wasn't much out here when I looked earlier."

Tower-Top Clash

Emerging in the treetops of the forest, Mother appears like a shadowy gargoyle, crouched and blood red runes glowing on the facemask. Mother runs along the treetops and takes a spinning leap towards the huge bulwark tower in the forest, hurling daggers at Amos who stumbles aside as she lands on the top floor of the tower, crouching in defense as he snarls at her.

Adelynn yells, "Slit his throat, Mother!"

Leafiara mutters, "Oh, do I hate it when I'm right."

[General] Pukk exclaims, "Take his head Mother!"

Speaking to Earthdiver, Pietra says, "Thank you."

Leafiara murmurs, "Oh no."

Leafiara says, "That fighting style..."

Ycelacie says, "We have to get there."

Leafiara says, "I warned Thadston..."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Mother's not gonna live for that one."

Arynth asks, "What?"

Speaking to Guarrin, Dergoatean asks, "Which direction was the galleon, by the way?"

Darcena says, "Made it."

Cryheart says, "Oy."

Evia says, "Duh."

Darcena says, "...."

Guarrin asks, "Any healing?"

>go tower

The bulwark tower appears to be closed.

Leafiara angrily exclaims, "I warned both of them!"

Vaemyr says, "This is what Amos wants."

Dwi heartily says, "I got dat sassin...wit Mongo's help."

[General] Ycelacie thinks, "Mother you are dead."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "I know it."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth repeats, "What?"

Berost deeply says, "Welp. Could be what the Knave wants if that Knave aint Amos."

Speaking in Guildspeak, Alosaka quietly asks something you don't understand.

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "...you're about to find out."

Arynth wryly retorts, "I don't like surprises."

Darting in and out, Mother slashes with small blades at Amos, tearing at the flesh along his arms but not landing any severe blows. Amos throws his head back and howls.

Speaking slowly to Arynth, Leafiara says, "I'm still hoping I'm wrong."

[General] Terabor thinks, "Prowlers in town west of furrier, all dead when I passed by."

Dendum says, "Hrmph, this is when he turns into big cat."

Mongonator asks, "Someone got popcorn?"

Roelon deeply says, "Nae good...at all..."

Chandrellia softly says, "And then it cat skinning time."

Rooks smash into the tower, breaking open the door!

Chamorr heartily says, "I am soooo tired."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Adelynn growls, "We're not skinning any cats."

>go tower

[Huge Bulwark Tower]

The large spherical room is quite spacious and equally unadorned. Weapon racks line some of the walls and a few cabinets sit filled with rations and herb kits. A long wooden ladder connects the floors of the huge tower. You also see the gold-dusted Adelynn disk crowned with sylvarraend rubies.

Also here: Dendum, Lady Adelynn

Asben, Alosaka, Chandrellia, Dwi, Mongonator, Kippe, Chamorr, Aeith, Myasarie, Pukk, Vaemyr, Berost, Draccor, Keiiko, Arynth, Ibbo, Chiyanna, Soneiken, Darkkstormmer, Qushai, Tarine, Pietra, Zhagen, Earthdiver, Ycelacie, Randsford and Roelon followed.

Pukk yells, "Amos is a coward!"

>up

[Huge Bulwark Tower]

The large spherical room is quite spacious and equally unadorned. Weapon racks line some of the walls and a few cabinets sit filled with rations and herb kits. A long wooden ladder connects the floors of the huge tower.

Obvious paths: up, down

A black-armored muscular armiger just arrived!

>up

[Huge Bulwark Tower]

The large spherical room is quite spacious and equally unadorned. Weapon racks line some of the walls and a few cabinets sit filled with rations and herb kits. A long wooden ladder connects the floors of the huge tower. You also see the gold-dusted Adelynn disk crowned with sylvarraend rubies, the Dendum disk and a thick wooden barricade.

Obvious paths: up, down

A black-armored muscular armiger ambles in.

A black-armored muscular armiger just arrived!

>up

A thick wooden barricade blocks further travel in that direction.

A black-armored muscular armiger swings a backsword at Dwi!

AS: +391 vs DS: +710 with AvD: +16 + d100 roll: +64 = -239

A clean miss.

[adventurers begin to attack]

Leafiara says, "Wait--"

Leafiara recites:

"Stop!" [the combat had gone by quickly enough that she didn't see the armigers attacked first]

[very extended combat]

Leafiara slowly says, "Well."

Roelon deeply says, "Nae this night thugs.."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "That doesn't work."

Leafiara slowly says, "I *said* stop, but so much for that."

Speaking in Guildspeak, Alosaka quietly asks something you don't understand.

Speaking wryly to Pietra, Leafiara says, "Apparently."

Alosaka quietly asks, "Anyone hurt?"

Chandrellia softly says, "Ack."

Keiiko says, "Healing, please."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Arynth says, "Why."

Draccor darkly says, "I think we found the right way to go."

Leafiara exclaims, "Get to the barricade!"

[very extended combat]

Berost recites deeply:

"Not swingin"

Leafiara says, "One way or another we have to reach Amos and Mother... no matter the outcome."

Leafiara says, "And why are we attacking these armigers."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "Lead on."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Because knaves."

Leafiara says, "I didn't see them attack us... yet." [but in reality they did, so eh]

Speaking quietly to Leafiara, Alosaka says, "Inertia."

Speaking to Alosaka, Leafiara mutters, "Apparently."

Dwi heartily says, "Cause Pukk did."

Arynth exclaims, "The barricade, break the barricade!"

[people begin bashing and burning the barricade]

Speaking to Dwi, Pukk says, "I only killed a couple."

Leafiara says, "Hmm."

Draccor darkly says, "Solid miss."

Speaking heartily to Pukk, Dwi says, "Good thing ye dont jump offa bridges."

Pietra asks, "Are we busting this barricade?"

Leafiara says, "Yes."

Dendum says, "We are trapped."

Leafiara says, "Amos and Mother are through it."

Speaking to Dwi, Pukk says, "That would be fun."

Leafiara says, "If they're both evil, if they're both good, or if only one is evil... no matter what, we have to get through."

Dendum says, "There is no way out below."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "We still need lots and lots of happen with cannon destruction duty, on the ships frozen in the bay."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Lots of help, that is."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Cannon down."

Guarrin says, "Bah."

Geijon asks, "Galleon?"

Iskandr says, "I feel like you guys can go, I've probably got this."

Leafiara yells, "We're not actually here to attack, armigers!"

Leafiara mutters, "Probably."

Guarrin says, "Galleon next."

Evia asks, "Ok now where is that?"

Arynth remarks, "Sounds like Geijon has the cannons wrapped up."

Dergoatean recites:

"Galleon. Northwest"

Darcena says, "We're on the man o' war."

Alosaka quietly says, "Said too soon."

Speaking wryly to Alosaka, Leafiara says, "Or too late."

Speaking heartily to a thick wooden barricade, Dwi says, "Prolley der fer a reason."

Zhagen says, "Oh no, they having problems over there."

Leafiara says, "Trust in our fighters."

Roelon deeply says, "Ugh...the outpost.."

Leafiara says, "If they needed help, they'd call for it."

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Most of the things killing have been prisms."

Roelon deeply says, "Is ah mess."

Ycelacie curiously says, "Can we not."

[very, very extended combat]

Speaking incredulously to a black-armored muscular armiger, Leafiara exclaims, "Why are you attacking us?!" [by this point she had seen them attack before adventurers attacked first]

[extended combat]

[General] Evia thinks, "Definitely need more cannon destroyers."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dendum got newsh."

Dwi heartily asks, "Dey SAY yer onna my side but is dey?"

Leafiara says, "I swear, all this violence and we don't even know who we're going up there to help."

Aeith says, "The armigers attacked us that time."

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Dwi says, "It aint me."

[General] Balantine thinks, "Carrack still has cannons to the north."

Speaking to Aeith, Leafiara says, "Yeah, I saw."

[General] Roblar thinks, "Manowar nearly clear."

Draccor darkly says, "Kill em all let the gods sort them out."

Aeith says, "They were attacking adventurers out in the woods earlier too."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk asks, "Dendum ate some newts?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Dendum says, ""Hrmph you can not lead a pack of lions to the deer and complain when they feast."

[General] Mauss asks, "How many trains do these cannon destroyers need to be to... ah, function, instead of just bein' targets?"

Speaking wryly to Dendum, Leafiara asks, "Which is which in this case?"

Villorn says, "Hmm."

[General] The ghost of Geijon thinks, "Lot of prisms, webs, ice and danger, but we're weeding them down. Just suffered loses."

[General] Fahlo thinks, "Any clerics who need escort to those in need give me a shout."

[General] Falicor thinks, "Working in the galleon at the moment."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Letsh burn da whole town."

Speaking to Dendum, Pukk says, "Of course we can complain. I won't make sense to complain but we can still complain."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra says, "I almost agree with you."

[General] The ghost of Geijon thinks, "It's frustrating work Mauss."

Amos throws back his head and howls again and pulls aside his greatcloak, throwing it back. Several tribal tattoos cover his chest and shoulders. He runs a finger along them, like grooves, and his veins pulse and his eyes spark briefly. Mother slashes at him, once, twice, three times more, digging into his side but Amos just open hand swaps her aside and she slams into the side of the bulwark tower rooftop.

Speaking heartily to Pietra, Dwi says, "My stuff's in der."

Aeith says, "Blast this barricade."

Leafiara says, "Working on it."

[extended combat]

[General] Dergoatean asks, "What the actual heck, Amos?"

Dendum says, "They are asking for aid at the ships."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "6 of us made it to the galleon cannons this time."

Leafiara says, "Break some off to the ships."

Leafiara says, "Our force is more than large enough to handle this."

Leafiara says, "We can split."

Speaking tersely to Leafiara, Arynth grunts, "You know, in this time this is taking, you could have told me what you suspect about Mother."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Sick ink."

Aeith says, "Watch for arrows on the ice bridge."

Aeith says, "They are good shots."

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "I can't. I don't want to be right."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "I recommend running past the mess outside when heading to cannons, rather than trying to clear the path."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Leafi, da loot here shucksh."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth asks, "Odds are you're going to be, so what is it?"

Draccor darkly says, "Don't watch the arrows, block them."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Which ships need the most help? We can split off some of us."

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "Casi."

[General] Evia thinks, "We are on galleon."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Galleon, to the northwest. You'll find us."

Amos roars like a great lion and as Mother swoops in to strike, he steps aside swiftly and brings his hand down to connect with her head. Mother dodges last minute but he strikes her hard on the side and she falls hard. Amos roars again and brings his foot up high, then down hard on Mother's side again. You almost hear the bones in her side snap.

Speaking wryly to Leafiara, Arynth asks, "Wouldn't that just make sense?"

Speaking simply to Arynth, Leafiara says, "Yes."

[General] Tsarok thinks, "This is not Mother's day, it would seem."

Chandrellia softly exclaims, "I need to get in there and heal her damn it!"

Pukk yells, "No!!!"

Leafiara offers Arynth a small sack.

Gutstorm yells, "Git her Amosh!"

[General] Bellaja thinks, "Only two or so people on the man o'war."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Oh bad Tsarok."

Speaking tersely to Leafiara, Arynth continues, "If that's the case, we really need to get up there."

Arynth accepts Leafiara's sack.

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "Read those parchments and you'll see why I think so."

[General] Markx thinks, "I've but a sloop but I'll set sail to help ifn it'd help the Landin'."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "We're working on the galleon, Bella. Northwest."

[General] Alanad thinks, "I think that was actually a good one Tsarok."

Some black-armored armigers can be seen moving in small groups towards the Lysierian Hills.

[General] Bellaja thinks, "Thank you."

[General] Tsarok thinks, "Thank you."

Roelon deeply asks, "The mines?"

Leafiara mutters, "What are they doing."

[General] Pukk exclaims, "Lyserian hills has Armigers!"

Dendum says, "They sent another wagon that way."

Dendum says, "Or some way."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Protecting da minesh?"

Adelynn says, "Their mine is in that direction."

[General] Seylia thinks, "How do we get to you? Can't locate."

Leafiara says, "One thing at a time. Mine is next."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Extreme caution needed on the ice bridge now. LOTS of attackers."

Dendum says, "Odd time to be protecting blue rocks."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "For those looking for my group, we're inside Amos' tower in the Lower Dragonsclaw."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Recommend running past, onto the galleon."

Keiiko exclaims, "Break already, damn you!"

Arynth offers Leafiara a small sack.

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Much safer in here."

Speaking plainly to Leafiara, Arynth says, "This makes sense."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Trying to get through the barricade at the top to where he and Mother are."

[General] Amos thinks, "Coming to aid Mother? She brought this on herself."

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Mother dug her own grave, we warned her, everyone did."

Amos stands and waits while Mother tries to rise to her feet but collapses again. She tries to rise again.

[General] Amos thinks, "Let me help you Mother...."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "You always take the law into your own hands, Amos."

Aeith says, "This is a very sturdy barricade."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Some people stand by what they believe in. Unlike some of you."

Pukk yells, "Hold on Mother! We are on our way!"

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Don't make her a martyr Amos."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "You weren't happy with elections, so you cancelled them. Weren't happy with the judge, so you replaced him. Weren't happy with how the town moved against the Rooks or didn't, so you did it yourself."

[General] Chandrellia exclaims, "Hold on Mother we are trying!"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "You want it all."

[General] Thrassus thinks, "Thadston did say to capture her."

Amos leans down and scoops up Mother into his giant arms and hoists her up into the air over the tower rooftop. Mother twitches in his grasp like a shadow trying to slip away.

[General] Dendum thinks, "Err knowing murdering horde is on other side of barricade the Amos should move quickly."

Pietra exclaims, "No!"

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth snarls, "We need to get up there!"

Pietra yells, "NO!"

[General] Amos thinks, "Yes, capture her. Let's try that."

Roelon deeply asks, "He is goin' to drop her?"

Chandrellia yells, "Amos don't do it!"

Leafiara mutters, "Trying."

Ibbo asks, "Any chance she can fly?"

[General] Alosaka thinks, "So, rooks are birds, but I doubt Mother can fly."

Dendum exclaims, "Quick below to catch her!"

Tarine says, "Healing please? I've overextended..."

Arynth frustratedly asks, "All this bloody magic and all these bloody adventurers, and we can't break this little barricade?"

[General] Thrassus thinks, "It makes no real difference to me either way, to be honest."

[General] Geijon thinks, "I'm here."

[General] Iskandr thinks, "She and her people have put arrows in my back, can't say I mind."

A Rook from a nearby tree fires on Amos! Amos spins quickly, moving Mother to block the shot. The arrow strikes Mother in the back of her leg.

Pukk yells, "No!"

Roelon deeply says, "Usin' her as ah shield. How noble of him..."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "All your complaints about vigilante justice. Amos, and here you go."

Zhagen says, "See ya."

[General] Gutstorm thinks, "And who said Chivalry was dead."

Speaking to Zhagen, Arynth asks, "What...was that?" [one of his attacks]

Amos reaches up and clamps his giant hand over Mother's face and mask.

[General] Dwi asks, "Ye did?"

Leafiara mutters, "Oh no."

Chandrellia softly exclaims, "Oh bloody hell!"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "...brace for it."

Gutstorm yells, "Who ish it!"

Speaking to a thick wooden barricade, Asben exclaims, "Break!"

[General] Pukk exclaims, "You're a coward Amos!"

[General] Amos asks, "Mother, May I?"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Because I told you."

[General] Pietra thinks, "NO Amos."

[General] Adelynn thinks, "Let her *go*, Amos, or I will bleed you."

Speaking to a thick wooden barricade, Keiiko worries, "Break already, darn you!"

[Merchant] Taulramil: "Coward!"

Pietra yells, "Amos you coward! Spoiler of towns and people! User!"

(OOC) Dwi's player whispers to the group, "Da Zikabolarona shot I got today says...Nite nite...."

[Merchant] Taulramil: "Be glad you do not fight a Vaalorian."

Dwi heartily exclaims, "Luck all!"

Speaking drunkenly to Pietra, Gutstorm slurs, "Yoo kin be da new Mutter."

Amos squeezes his hand and the black steel mask over Mother's face cracks, just barely, and he shakes her for a moment while a part of the mask falls away. He pries the rest of it off with his other hand and hoists up Casiphia for all to see, dangling from his grip.

Zhagen says, "Somehow the kitten got past the barricade."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra says, "I think Leafi wants that job."

[General] Dendum thinks, "Hope Amos has another way off of tower other than walking down...because this is not crowd to walk through."

Leafiara says, "I knew it."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Thadston. Now."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth says, "Damn."

Zhagen says, "For a second at least."

Roelon deeply says, "Well..."

Leafiara says, "I warned him."

[General] Pukk exclaims, "GO Thadston!"

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra says, "Yep."

Leafiara says, "I told him."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Thadshton gonna rage on him now."

Leafiara says, "He laughed me off."

Leafiara says, "He's not laughing now."

[General] Thrassus thinks, "Well, now we know why he wanted to capture her."

Mother Revealed

[General] Thadston thinks, "Casi...."

[General] Chandrellia exclaims, "Thadston do it now!"

Arynth tersely says, "We cannot let him harm her."

[General] Pietra exclaims, "Thadston, he has your woman. Get those damned arms over here!"

[General] Chandrellia exclaims, "Thadston focus damn it!"

[General] Pukk exclaims, "We have been trying to protect her!"

[General] Ycelacie thinks, "A little short on support now..."

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "Get over here! Let's break this barricade and settle your grudge with Amos once and for all!"

[General] Chandrellia exclaims, "We need you at this barriucade!"

Aleyi softly says, "This barricade, what in the world is it made of."

[General] Amos thinks, "You know how to pick them still Thadston."

Keiiko bitterly yells, "Let us through!"

[General] Amos thinks, "Luckily, she's as broken as you."

Vaemyr says, "Hope my performance wasn't too much, lets get this thing down."

[General] Arynth exclaims, "Thadston, we need your bloody help here!"

[General] Pukk exclaims, "Amos. You pig bellied coward!"

[General] Arynth exclaims, "Come on, blast you!"

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Amos I am going to shatter every bone in your worthless body I swear it."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Shut your mouth or we'll shut it for you, you tyrant filth."

Chamorr heartily says, "Good luck folks, can't go on."

[General] Thrassus asks, "So she's been behind all their crime *and* running around as Rone also?"

Pietra says, "Ooh, tyrant filth, perfect."

[General] Fahlo thinks, "Amos the Coward."

Chandrellia yells, "Let us through!"

[General] Leafiara asks, "How many times did I bring up this possibility?"

Amos squeezes Casiphia in his grip and more bones in her sides snap. Casiphia howls in pain. Amos drops her to his feet and she lands with a thud, squirming just slightly on the rooftop of the tower.

[General] Leafiara thinks, "And no one wanted to even cons--"

[General] Pukk exclaims, "May Gutstorm's fleas invade your arse for the small time you have left Amos!"

[General] Faerinn thinks, "That's a lot of roof top jumping."

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "Get through that barricade!"

Arynth frustratedly snarls, "Where is Thadston?!"

Leafiara angrily says, "I warned him."

Speaking desperately to Leafiara, Keiiko urges, "There must be another way in?"

A loud roar, louder than Amos, erupts from somewhere in town.

Pietra asks, "Can we get pylons at this thing?"

Chandrellia softly says, "Here comes Thaddy."

[General] Leafiara asks, "He never got rid of those ogres, did he?"

Roelon deeply says, "There he is...."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "You poked the bear."

Pietra asks, "Anything?"

[General] Arynth exclaims, "Yes, come on Thadston!"

Ibbo says, "With such a large and sturdy barricade, he must be compensating for something."

[General] Thadston thinks, "You're dead you [SOB]."

[General] Pietra thinks, "THERE you are."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Tower in the forest. Top floor, barricade to get through."

[General] Chandrellia exclaims, "Well come get through this barricade and you can have him Thadston but we need you now!"

Aleyi softly says, "Are you sure this barricade is made of wood."

[General] Keiiko exclaims, "Thadston, please come, we can't break through!"

[General] Arynth exclaims, "Bloody hell Thadston, we're in a tower in the Dragonsclaw west of tower, get here!"

Vaemyr says, "More like adamantine."

[General] Fahlo thinks, "Anyone who needs escort come to me in TSC and think to me."

Speaking offhandedly to Dergoatean, Leafiara says, "Been missing the armiger killing fun."

Leafiara recites:

"Break that barricade!"

Vaemyr says, "Time for them all to get the hell out of our town."

There is a spark of blood red light in town.

Arynth roars, "Give it all you've got!"

[General] Shinann asks, "What now?"

[General] Leafiara mutters, "Please tell me I wasn't also right that he's in league with Stone."

Vaemyr says, "Oh god... Thadston's using the blood magic."

Arynth surprisedly exclaims, "Thadston's a blood mage?!"

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra asks, "Stone too?"

Dendum asks, "Isn't that just the arms of Thadston?"

Leafiara says, "Hopefully."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "You weren't also right that he's in league with Stone."

Vaemyr says, "I can feel it."

[General] Arianiss asks, "That isn't Thadston's fire gauntlets?"

Speaking to Dendum, Pietra asks, "You're not going to even try to help knock this wall down?"

[General] Falicor thinks, "Stand."

[General] Leafiara acknowledges, "I sure hope so."

[General] Dergoatean asks, "Feel better?"

Ibbo says, "Perhaps if we try to hurt its pride. Since it's impervious to physical harm."

Speaking to Pietra, Dendum says, ""No."

Speaking drunkenly to Dendum, Gutstorm slurs, "Tell her yoo no wanna break a nail."

The red light sparks again, then again, then again, and suddenly Thadston comes barreling into the forest, the kroderine shards of his arms glowing with a blood red light. He charges the bulwark tower and punches a hand into it, then another, making his own grips as he scales the top of the tower.

Speaking to Dendum, Pietra says, "So a filthy man breaks a woman. And you stand there."

Vaemyr says, "Great."

Roelon deeply says, "Well bloody kilts..."

Vaemyr says, "He just climbed it."

The voice of Drektor says, "Oh he took a shortcut."

[General] Arynth exclaims, "Damn it Thadston get your ass in here and let us up!"

Roelon deeply says, "Ye don' see that everyday..."

Dergoatean asks, "Why didn't we try that?"

Dergoatean says, "We're stuck at this stupid barricade."

Kippe observes, "That's one way to get to the top."

Speaking drunkenly to Dendum, Gutstorm slurs, "She shoulda stayed out da fight."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra asks, "Who?"

Speaking to Pietra, Dendum says, ""Dendum is from tribe led by women....we do not have same view on how strong women can be."

[General] Chandrellia exclaims, "Thadston I can help heal her if you get us through this barricade, let me help her!"

Ibbo says, "If we all get on each others' shoulders, we can make a humanoid ladder."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "If you want to reach us, look for the tower in the forest. North from west gate, then west and southwestward."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Northwest, yes."

Evia recites:

"Have we one group?"

Leafiara recites:

"Join up!"

[General] Geijon thinks, "Four cannons in here."

Speaking to Pietra, Dendum says, "Also it appeared to be Mother jumping into the tower of Amos to start fight not other way around."

Thadston leaps up onto the rooftop of the bulwark tower and charges Amos, bright red light trailing from his gauntlets like ribbons of blood. Amos roars and quickly has a rune-etched blue steel hammer in his hand and swings wide. The hammer hits Thadston hard and sends him flying into the woods! Amos steps over Casiphia, who still squirms, and roars and leaps out of the tower and disappears after Thadston!

Speaking to Dendum, Pietra says, "Just shut up. Coward."

Arynth exclaims, "They're off the tower!"

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "Find Thadston and Amos! We'll get to Casi and rescue her!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "How da hell did he git up dere."

Roelon deeply says, "Ugh...."

Dergoatean traces a sign that contorts in the air while he forcefully incants a dark invocation...

Dergoatean channels at a thick wooden barricade.

A thick wooden barricade becomes a bit unsubstantial, and a shrill noise pierces the air as pieces of it simply disappear into nothingness!

Vaemyr says, "Casi got away."

Zhagen says, "We still need to get through to rescue."

Chandrellia softly says, "No she is no shape to do so."

[General] Gutstorm exclaims, "Thadshtin wot shortcut didja yoosh!"

>up

[Top of the Tower]

The top of the bulwark tower is spacious, and its walls are lathered a dark black hue. Narrow windows are spread about, providing ample vantage points of the surrounding areas. You also see a black-armored muscular armiger, a black-armored muscular armiger, a black-armored muscular armiger, a crystal amulet, a black-armored muscular armiger and an uncut ruby.

Also here: Casiphia who is lying down

Shinann, Taulramil, Masae, Aleyi, Adelynn, Villorn, Evia, Falvicar, Qushai, Quaroath, Alosaka, Vaemyr, Gutstorm, Myharl, Asben, Chandrellia, Mongonator, Kippe, Aeith, Myasarie, Pukk, Berost, Draccor, Keiiko, Ibbo, Chiyanna, Soneiken, Darkkstormmer, Tarine, Pietra, Zhagen, Earthdiver, Ycelacie, Randsford and Roelon followed.

Aeith says, "Barricade is gone."

[combat]

Casiphia begins to twitch.

[extended combat]

[General] Pietra thinks, "Goat finally broke the barricade."

[Top of the Tower]

The top of the bulwark tower is spacious, and its walls are lathered a dark black hue. Narrow windows are spread about, providing ample vantage points of the surrounding areas. You also see a rose-marrow potion, an aquamarine wand, a star sapphire, a moldy oatmeal cupcake, a violet sapphire, a corroded steel chest, a steel lockpick, a pink sapphire, the Yakushi disk, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, a reinforced shield, a reinforced shield, a reinforced shield, a backsword, a backsword, a backsword, a backsword, a reinforced shield, a sleek pure white kitten with vivid sky blue eyes, the Gutstorm disk, the vivid crimson Darkkstormmer disk etched with a gold-traced wyvern, the silk-veiled Keiiko disk painted with scarlet snapdragons, the Mongonator disk, the Aeith disk, the Alosaka disk, the green Aleyi disk, the gold-dusted Quaroath disk crowned with sylvarraend rubies, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the glossy pink Chiyanna disk shaped like a jellyfish, the gold-dusted Adelynn disk crowned with sylvarraend rubies, the Randsford disk, the Roelon disk, the Villorn disk, the Ibbo disk, a crystal amulet and an uncut ruby.

Also here: Lord Thrassus, Magister Raelee, Yakushi, Barrister Faerinn, Shinann, Squire Legionnaire Taulramil, Lady Masae, Lady Aleyi, Great Lord Villorn, Dame Evia, Falvicar, Qushai, Quaroath, Alosaka, Vaemyr, Seaward Gutstorm, Grand Lord Myharl, Lord Asben, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Mongonator, Kippe, Aeith, Myasarie, Berost, Draccor, Lady Keiiko, Master Ibbo, Grand Lady Chiyanna, Soneiken, Lord Darkkstormmer, Tarine, Pietra, Zhagen, Earthdiver, Ycelacie, Lord Randsford, Roelon, Casiphia who is lying down

Masae pulls Casiphia to her feet.

Casiphia begins to twitch.

Leafiara urgently says, "Someone heal her."

Casiphia's skin takes on a slight flush as Chandrellia focuses on her.

Nothing happens.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Heal Casi!"

Casiphia winces.

Alosaka quietly asks, "So... I guess she's under arrest?"

Speaking to Casiphia, Leafiara says, "I knew it. How long I knew it..."

Speaking to Casiphia, Pietra says, "You still have our swords."

Speaking softly to Casiphia, Chandrellia says, "Let me tend you."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Well done! I went looking for Thadston."

Ibbo gestures while calling upon the lesser spirits for aid...

Ibbo gestures at Casiphia.

A wall of force surrounds Casiphia.

Speaking to Alosaka, Thrassus asks, "What do you think?"

[General] Arynth thinks, "Looking for Thadston and Amos now, can't find them."

Speaking quietly to Thrassus, Alosaka says, "Of course not."

Vaemyr says, "We need to lok for Thadston."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Me neither."

[General] Goldstr thinks, "Same."

Shinann asks, "Where is Thadston?"

Casiphia says, "My..sides..."

[General] Pietra thinks, "You'll hear them soon enough."

Casiphia's skin takes on a slight flush as Chandrellia focuses on her.

Crimson mist seeps from Casiphia's abdomen wound as Chandrellia draws the damage to herself.

Speaking to Shinann, Leafiara says, "Amos knocked him into the woods and went after him."

Casiphia weakly says, "Please..."

Vaemyr says, "The woods."

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "She is healed."

Pietra offers Casiphia a stein of cream stout.

Roelon deeply says, "Now we need to help Thadston...."

Speaking to Casiphia, Aeith says, "We have skilled healers here."

Speaking to Casiphia, Pietra says, "It's very good."

Casiphia coughs.

Thrassus says, "He's off in the woods getting overcome by that blood magic in his arms."

Speaking gently to Casiphia, Leafiara says, "It's okay. We'll get you back to safety."

Speaking to Casiphia, Arianiss says, "I recommend you lay down."

Speaking to Shinann, Leafiara says, "I think that's your cue."

Speaking to Casiphia, Taulramil says, "I apologize for not being faster, ma'm."

Leafiara says, "Or the Gryphons. Wherever she can take sanctuary."

Casiphia says, "You have nothing to apologize for..."

Roelon deeply says, "Need to get her away from this tower."

Speaking to Darkkstormmer, Taulramil says, "Thank you."

Pietra says, "Well we know Amos isn't here now."

Speaking warmly to Casiphia, Keiiko reflects, "No need to worry any longer, we have you and you are safe."

Speaking to Casiphia, Pukk says, "You still got some great hits in."

Taulramil says, "Where is that coward."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Another cannon down."

Speaking to Casiphia, Pietra says, "Proud of you."

Taulramil says, "I get first first."

Casiphia darkly says, "It's not your fault. It's not even Casiphia's fault."

Leafiara says, "Enough of the pleasantries, let's just... take care of Casi, then take care of--"

Leafiara glances at Casiphia.

Leafiara suddenly says, "Oh no."

Roelon deeply says, "Well..."

Speaking to Casiphia, Dergoatean asks, "Aren't you... Casiphia?"

Evia says, "Err."

Chandrellia softly says, "Oh bloody hell."

[General] Shinann thinks, "Thadston... it is not her."

Leafiara says, "The bleakwalker..."

Balantine quietly says, "Just a few more minutes."

Adelynn exclaims, "What?!"

Casiphia says, "No. I am not the Bleakwalker."

Leafiara says, "Is it--"

Leafiara glances at Casiphia.

Alosaka quietly asks, "I feel like we should be shackling her or something?"

Keiiko baffledly warns, "Get away from her!"

Casiphia says, "I am Mother."

Casiphia says, "I am everything Casiphia could not be."

Alosaka quietly says, "No? Okay."

Casiphia says, "Or would not allow herself to be."

Leafiara slowly says, "Yeah, we saw that much."

Roelaren says, "Who is the group leader."

Cryheart asks, "Where ye headed?"

Speaking to Casiphia, Dergoatean says, "You sure look like Casiphia."

Speaking to Casiphia, Pietra says, "You are brilliant."

Speaking to Casiphia, Leafiara says, "I understand. I completely understand."

Thrassus says, "Ah, so she's insane."

Speaking to Casiphia, Pukk says, "You are Mother and will always be Mother."

Taulramil says, "No."

Balantine quietly says, "Recoverin my spirit, and in two minutes gonna respell via invoker."

Taulramil says, "She's possessed."

Bernadette softly says, "Sir Balantine at the moment."

Faerinn says, "Drop the sanct so I can sleep her."

Some dark hooded figures arrive.

Speaking to Taulramil, Pietra says, "Shut up."

Alosaka quietly asks, "Is it possible she's just a bad person?"

Speaking softly to Faerinn, Chandrellia says, "No."

Leafiara says, "No... she simply crossed the line I couldn't--"

[Top of the Tower]

The top of the bulwark tower is spacious, and its walls are lathered a dark black hue. Narrow windows are spread about, providing ample vantage points of the surrounding areas. You also see a war hammer, the Villorn disk, a stein of cream stout, the Dergoatean disk, the Dendum disk, a moldy oatmeal cupcake, the Yakushi disk, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, a sleek pure white kitten with vivid sky blue eyes, the Gutstorm disk, the vivid crimson Darkkstormmer disk etched with a gold-traced wyvern, the silk-veiled Keiiko disk painted with scarlet snapdragons, the Mongonator disk, the Aeith disk, the Alosaka disk, the green Aleyi disk, the gold-dusted Quaroath disk crowned with sylvarraend rubies, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the glossy pink Chiyanna disk shaped like a jellyfish, the gold-dusted Adelynn disk crowned with sylvarraend rubies, the Randsford disk, the Roelon disk and the Ibbo disk.

Also here: Vaemyr, Great Lord Villorn, Dergoatean, Great Lady Peggyanne, Aethyra, Arianiss, Dendum, Fahlo, Lord Thrassus, Magister Raelee, Yakushi, Barrister Faerinn, Shinann, Squire Legionnaire Taulramil, Lady Aleyi, Dame Evia, Falvicar, Qushai, Quaroath, Alosaka, Seaward Gutstorm, Lord Asben, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Mongonator, Kippe, Aeith, Myasarie, Pukk, Berost, Draccor, Drektor, Lady Keiiko, Master Ibbo, Grand Lady Chiyanna, Soneiken, Lord Darkkstormmer, Tarine, Pietra, Zhagen, Earthdiver, Ycelacie, Lord Randsford, Roelon, Event Planner Leafiara, Casiphia

Quaroath says, "Insanity doesn't seem accurate."

Goldstr asks, "Canna find?"

[General] Darcena asks, "What do you mean it isn't her?"

Casiphia nods at Leafiara.

Dendum says, "She is just broken."

Speaking to Faerinn, Pietra says, "Do not."

Aeith says, "Good place to be in a small room in a tall tower."

Vaemyr says, "We need to take her into custody."

Casiphia says, "I am not broken."

Casiphia says, "I am free."

Cryheart says, "I am headed back to the ice bridge."

Vaemyr says, "Take her to the outpost."

Speaking to Casiphia, Dendum says, ""You are chained."

Balantine quietly says, "Will rejoin ye soon."

Leafiara urgently says, "Rooks, no need. Even as Rone, she never used lethal force against you. I noticed that."

Taulramil says, "Mind your manners. I can quiet but don't tell me to shut up."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "She referred to herself in the third person, is what we're working with so far."

[General] Pietra thinks, "It's Mother."

Speaking quietly to Vaemyr, Alosaka says, "Finally. Someone else."

Casiphia says, "I am not Chaston's victim. I am not Thadston's victim. I am not Raznel's victim."

Speaking to Taulramil, Pietra says, "You don't know her."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Raelee says, "... I do not think the Outpost wants this one."

Taulramil says, "You don't know me."

Taulramil says, "Again."

Faerinn grabs Casiphia and drags her down.

>down

[Huge Bulwark Tower]

The large spherical room is quite spacious and equally unadorned. Weapon racks line some of the walls and a few cabinets sit filled with rations and herb kits. A long wooden ladder connects the floors of the huge tower. Also here: Casiphia, Barrister Faerinn

Vaemyr, Villorn, Fahlo, Yakushi, Shinann, Taulramil, Aleyi, Adelynn, Evia, Falvicar, Quaroath, Alosaka, Gutstorm, Asben, Chandrellia, Mongonator, Kippe, Aeith, Myasarie, Pukk, Berost, Draccor, Drektor, Keiiko, Ibbo, Chiyanna, Soneiken, Tarine, Pietra, Zhagen, Earthdiver, Ycelacie, Randsford and Roelon followed.

Taulramil says, "Don't tell me to shut up."

Leafiara adds Casiphia to her group.

Speaking gently to Casiphia, Adelynn says, "That's right, you are no one's victim."

Leafiara invokes a guiding spirit, imploring it to return her to safety...

Leafiara gestures.

Your surroundings blur for a moment . . .

[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 Kasula disk, the Emmisive disk, the Gamiron disk, an erratic spring spirit that is flying around, the white Jerlendo disk, a white-bellied viridian hummingbird that is flying around, the earth brown Telavien disk, a torn sketch, a hawk feather, a sinuous bone white serpent, a hawk feather, a round silver-banded barrel, an herbal remedy donation bin and some stone benches with some stuff on it. Also here: Casiphia, Roelon, Lord Randsford, Ycelacie, Earthdiver, Zhagen, Tarine, Soneiken, Grand Lady Chiyanna, Master Ibbo, Lady Keiiko, Drektor, Draccor, Berost, Pukk, Myasarie, Aeith, Kippe, Mongonator, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Lord Asben, Alosaka, Quaroath, Falvicar, Dame Evia, Lady Adelynn, Lady Aleyi, Shinann, Yakushi, Fahlo, Great Lord Villorn, Vaemyr, Event Planner Leafiara, Mister Polveiss, Lord Emmisive, Squire Legionnaire Kasula, Gamiron, Jerlendo, Telavien, Novarian, Lowqon, Andromalius who is sitting, Valkaen

Cryheart asks, "Ready?"

The voice of Pietra says, "That bastard."

Geijon says, "Back we go."

Casiphia slips off.

Leafiara says, "Safe now."

[General] Darcena thinks, "Some of us are still trying to take these cannon down before the Knaves decide to pick up another attack, so if someone wants to let us know what's happening... That'd be wonderful."

Guarrin says, "Back to the galleon."

Cryheart asks, "Which way?"

Alosaka quietly says, "Well, she got away."

Leafiara says, "Alright..."

Leafiara says, "She's okay."

Leafiara says, "Back to the battle."

Ibbo says, "The final enemy..."

Emmisive asks, "Coming for the action?"

[General] Arianiss thinks, "Faerinn dragged her off."

Cryheart asks, "North..west?"

Guarrin says, "East then northwest. Basically northwest."

Ibbo says, "Was a barricade."

Draught says, "Thank you."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "I got her back to the square. She's safe now."

[General] Arynth thinks, "Still can't find Thadston and Amos."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "It's tough to say."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Meanwhile, Thadston and Amos are out there battling."

Ibbo says, "My disappointment is immeasurable."

[General] Leafiara asks, "How do we reach the ships?"

Speaking concernedly to Leafiara, Keiiko suggests, "I wouldn't be so sure..."

Pietra says, "I'm tired. She almost died. I'm not going to apologize."

Final Front

There is a flash of blood red light in the forest, followed by the sound of roaring.

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Black sands, ice bridge."

[Focused] Taulramil asks, "Where you at?"

[General] Alosaka thinks, "Well, I guess we'll discuss what to do about her later."

Zhagen says, "They still at it."

Speaking to Keiiko, Leafiara says, "Neither would I, but the fact that she left of her own accord is a good sign."

[the group heads back out, scouting and looking for Thadston and Amos]

Evia says, "I am so confused, just point me at things to hit."

[General] Geijon thinks, "I'm back on th' galleon."

[General] Pukk exclaims, "Thadston, tear Amos in half!"

Chandrellia yells, "Thadston!"

[General] Aeith thinks, "Where are they."

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "Thadston, you have our aid! We'll rip that usurper to pieces!"

Chandrellia yells, "Thadston!"

[General] Alanad thinks, "Sure do wish I knew who Thadston was."

[General] Amos thinks, "Thadston, I don't need to be your enemy. I am just a reminder of your flaws, and I am sorry I had to reveal another one. But it's done now."

Keiiko crisply yells, "Thadston!!"

Leafiara mutters, "Can't find them anywhere..."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Amos, if I were you, I would shut up while you still have a tongue, Thadston is about to rip it out of your mouth."

[General] Amos thinks, "The Brotherhood has no Mother. The Knave is frozen and burning. Let's end this all now, we are stronger together."

Vaemyr says, "They are deeper in."

Vaemyr says, "Not along the normal paths."

[General] Pukk thinks, "You say that now Amos. But we will watch as Thadston tears your stomach out through your mouth."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth says, "I can't find them anywhere."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "You never wanted to do anything together, Amos. You wanted to run it all yourself."

Ibbo says, "They're dying at the Outpost.. the inner courtyard."

[General] Dendum thinks, "Thadston the Casiphia is in trouble you must go and save her."

[still scouting, but nothing; as Vaemyr's implying in coded IC language, they're unreachable]

There is a loud crack and Amos is seen hurling up into the air over the woods, then falls back down with a loud thud. Both Amos and Thadston roar in the forest as you hear the sound of metal and bone clashing.

[General] Wrichie asks, "Hey Mr. Delyorik. Could you assist us in raising some bodies at the Outpost please?"

[General] Pukk thinks, "And you are in double trouble because Owly is here and he will shred you to pieces."

Speaking evenly to Leafiara, Keiiko says, "While you believe Casiphia disappearing might have been a good thing, I'm not quite sure..."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Amos do you really think the Brotherhood is without a Mother, you have no idea just how many Mothers there has been do you, you truly didn't know the history behind them, when one falls, another rises to take her place. You can't end them, Amos, face it."

Arynth wryly asks, "I'm sorry, how is Amos surviving all of this?"

A dark hooded figure appears on a nearby rooftop, silver beak bright in the moonlight.

Arynth confusedly asks, "Isn't he just a bloody merchant?"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "...is the situation under control elsewhere? We're searching for Thadston and Amos, but the townspeople do take some priority too."

Shinann asks, "Did she work with Amos or not?"

Myasarie quietly says, "By means of magic one would guess."

Speaking to Shinann, Leafiara says, "Casi? No."

Speaking to Shinann, Leafiara says, "That's why he attacked her."

[General] Guarrin thinks, "Sorting out cannons still, it's a bit of a bloody mess."

Vaemyr says, "Wait..."

Vaemyr asks, "Stephos?"

Another Rook rises on a nearby rooftop of town.

Leafiara says, "No sign of Stephos even now."

Dergoatean says, "Bold prediction - Rysus is going to show up out of nowhere tonight. Perhaps incorporeally."

Leafiara says, "No sign of the Knave."

Leafiara slowly says, "I think Mother took my advice."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Back to manning the pylons."

[General] Telavien thinks, "Just seeing some simpler stuff, but Rooks rising amongst rooftops..."

Speaking amusedly to Arynth, Keiiko interjects, "He's been working out."

Vaemyr says, "That'd be once..."

[General] Thrassus asks, "Maybe the Roooks will steal more volatile plinite and store it under the town again?"

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "She's done it a couple of times. Not always though."

A third, a fourth, a fifth, soon dozens of Rooks line the rooftops of town like pillars of shadow against the backdrop of moonlight.

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Always living in the past, some people are."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "That's the way, Rooks, if you're about to do what I think you are."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Wish she had taken your full advice for tonight."

Speaking heavily to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "Yeah."

Keiiko quietly speculates, "This isn't good..."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Rooks....do it."

Leafiara says, "I think it probably is good."

Speaking reassuringly to Keiiko, Adelynn corrects, "Sure it is."

Vaemyr says, "No this is very good."

Speaking softly to Keiiko, Chandrellia says, "Quite the contrary if they do what Leafi thinks they will."

[General] Chandrellia exclaims, "Come on Rooks show them!"

Vaemyr says, "Amos can't do anything to them, and we can actually help them if they unmask."

Leafiara says, "I call it Operation New Leaf."

Arynth says, "If the Rooks demask...."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "That's exactly what I told them to do."

Arynth says, "It is VERY good indeed."

(OOC) Evia's player whispers to the group, "Must get a drink of water...drag me about."

[General] Roelaren thinks, "We could us some clerics and empaths at the outpost courtyard."

Speaking to Keiiko, Arynth explains, "The Mayor encouraged them to show the rest of the town that they are citizens just as the rest of us."

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "I will go to the outpost and help there."

Arynth adds, "For us to all unite."

One by one, several of the Rooks pull off their masks. One is a young man, freckled, missing an eye. Another is a woman, scars on her face, but steel in her eyes. A third is bald, but has a wild moustache. Another is one of Tykel's apprentices. One by one, several of the Rooks unmask and shout, "For Mother!"

Vaemyr says, "There we go."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth says, "Well done."

[General] Chandrellia exclaims, "Well done Rooks!"

Shouting erupts in town, "For Mother!"

[General] Leafiara emphasizes, "We learned from Pylasar. As long as a Landing citizen is alive, it's never too late to change. That's our way."

Dergoatean recites:

"For basically anyone against Amos!"

Vaemyr says, "If only we started out tonight this way."

Adelynn softly echoes, "For Mother."

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "Let's be rid of Amos!"

Chandrellia softly says, "For Mother."

Vaemyr exclaims, "For the Landing!"

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "Once and, literally, for all!"

Speaking warmly to Leafiara, Keiiko compliments, "You really did a number this time, congratulations."

[General] Thrassus thinks, "It sure sounded like Casiphia wasn't ready to change."

[General] Leafiara slyly thinks, "Wasn't talking about her."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Casiphia changed more than anyone."

Kasula says, "Why and where are they dying."

[General] Guarrin asks, "Is the pylon on the outpost roof still working?"

[General] Quaroath thinks, "You can't always wait for someone else to be ready, you have to force it."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Yes."

A battle cry fills the night as militia and unmasked Rooks take to the Black Sands and swarm the ice bridge, braving the wind, the ice, the snow, and the arrows and cannons. Some Rooks remain masked, but still lend their daggers and bows on assaulting the ships.

Evia says, "Oh oh."

Aeith asks, "Should we help them?"

Leafiara says, "Let's move to the ships."

Arynth says, "Let's help them."

Aleyi softly asks, "Where is the ice bridge?"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Moving toward the ships."

Vaemyr says, "Let Thadston handle Amos, if anyone can he can."

[General] Leafiara exclaims, "Thadston! Amos is up to you!"

[The Black Sands]

Smooth black sand stretches north to the bay. To the south, mounds of lava sit poised over the narrow beach, as though ready to flow down to the water. Long strands of rubbery seaweed lie strewn about, adding a pungent tang to the already briny air. You also see the Mauss disk, the fiery red Cosmicrain disk, a jungle samoyed, the Iskandr disk, a timber wolf, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, an expansive ice bridge, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a tall wooden archery tower and a black imperial wagon with a glowing blue-white pylon on it.

Also here: Cosmicrain, Mauss, Squire Legionnaire Iskandr, Quartermaster Tsarok who is lying down

Masae, Arynth, Dergoatean, Quaroath, Vaemyr, Roelon, Randsford, Ycelacie, Earthdiver, Zhagen, Pietra, Tarine, Soneiken, Chiyanna, Ibbo, Keiiko, Draccor, Berost, Pukk, Myasarie, Aeith, Kippe, Mongonator, Chandrellia, Falvicar, Evia, Adelynn, Aleyi, Yakushi, Arianiss and Aethyra followed.

Dergoatean says, "We have to go over the bridge one by one."

>go bridge

You move across the expansive ice bridge and go slipping and sliding, finally gaining your footing and coming to a stop on a huge frozen patch of Darkstone Bay.

[Ice Bridge]

The waters of Darkstone Bay are cold, made worse by the winds pushing against you. The rocky walls of the coastal cliffs rise up to the west, as the murky waters continue endlessly to the north, connecting to the horizon. Beneath your feet is a sleek bridge of glistening ice that expands in multiple directions and stretches far and wide. You also see a grey-armored elven disruptor, a grey-armored scruffy grifter, a grey-armored elven disruptor, a grey-armored half-elven wayfarer, a grey-armored half-elven wayfarer, a grey-armored muscular hoodlum, a thorny vine, a thorny vine, a grey-armored elven disruptor, a grey-armored elven disruptor, a grey-armored scruffy grifter, a grey-armored scruffy grifter, a grey-armored bearded scoundrel, a grey-armored half-elven wayfarer, a grey-armored half-elven wayfarer, a grey-armored human mercenary, a grey-armored scruffy grifter, a grey-armored scruffy grifter, a grey-armored muscular hoodlum, a grey-armored scruffy grifter, a grey-armored scruffy grifter, a gigantic sticky web, a dark cloud and an iced raisin muffin.

Also here: Event Planner Leafiara, a stunned and webbed Draught who is lying down and is entangled by a thorny vine

[combat ensues]

Leafiara slowly says, "Oh." [realizing the group hadn't come with]

[General] Chandrellia exclaims, "Rip his head off Thadston and we'll stick it on a pike at the north gates!"

Leafiara slowly says, "Well then."

[too many to fight, so Leafi proceeds to find a ship until...]

[A Frozen Carrack]

A trio of masts rises high overhead, their limbs laden with bundles of white sails and their lengths flanked by heavy rope shrouds. Around the perimeter of the deck, solid oak planks form the walkway, while the center space is spanned by wide-barred grates. Huge slabs of ice, shaped like giant falcon claws, cradle the ship's hull and has frozen it in place. Specks of snow twirl about on the breeze of the bay. You also see a grey-armored scruffy grifter.

Blinding snow and powerful winds suddenly swirl all around, making it impossible to see or even move! An icy gust slams into you and you feel yourself being tossed about! Moments later you fall out of a cloud of ice and wind!

[The Black Sands]

Smooth black sand stretches north to the bay. To the south, mounds of lava sit poised over the narrow beach, as though ready to flow down to the water. Long strands of rubbery seaweed lie strewn about, adding a pungent tang to the already briny air. You also see a fluffy white cat, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, an amber-eyed tawny range wolf, a massive snowy white tiger, a green-eyed ridge panther, a sleek burnt caramel kodkod, the Aethyra disk, a bog porcupine, a massive snowy battle-scarred lynx, a lithe snow white arctic wolf, a pale-faced coppery barn owl that is flying around, a white-bellied viridian hummingbird that is flying around, the Randsford disk, the gold-dusted Adelynn disk crowned with sylvarraend rubies, the Yakushi disk, the silk-veiled Keiiko disk painted with scarlet snapdragons, the Arianiss disk, the ivy-trimmed Arynth disk dotted with clusters of Imaera's Lace, the Roelon disk, the green Aleyi disk, the Mongonator disk, the glossy pink Chiyanna disk shaped like a jellyfish, a lamenting river spirit that is flying around, a sleek brown mouse, the fiery red Cosmicrain disk, a jungle samoyed, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, an expansive ice bridge, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a handaxe, a tall wooden archery tower and a black imperial wagon with a glowing blue-white pylon on it.

Also here: Event Planner Leafiara, Dergoatean, Master Ibbo, Vaemyr, Mauss, Kippe, Quaroath who is lying down, a webbed Aeith, Arynth, Roelon, Lord Randsford, Ycelacie, Earthdiver, Zhagen, Pietra, Tarine, Soneiken, Grand Lady Chiyanna, Lady Keiiko, Draccor, Berost, Pukk, Myasarie, Mongonator, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Falvicar, Dame Evia, Lady Adelynn, Lady Aleyi, Yakushi, Arianiss, Aethyra, Cosmicrain, Quartermaster Tsarok

Guarrin suddenly appears, tossed out of a swirling cloud of ice and wind!

Geijon suddenly appears, tossed out of a swirling cloud of ice and wind!

Roblar suddenly appears, tossed out of a swirling cloud of ice and wind!

Grudge Matches and Duty

[just assume a bunch of travel, combat, and bashing and burning cannons all throughout most of the rest of the log]

A tree in the forest suddenly falls. Amos roars as he hoists it up into the air and swings it like a huge hammer. He sends Thadston flying through part of the pallisade walls of town and disappearing into the streets. Amos charges after him, the tribal tattoos glowing on his chest.

[General] Leafiara mutters, "Being tossed all over the place by the winds on the bridge."

[Help] Phomate: "Stab Amos in dem tattoos."

[General] Darcena thinks, "Yes. Good luck with that. Some of us have been struggling with that for hours now."

[General] Darcena thinks, "I have snow in places I don't even want to talk about."

[General] Darcena thinks, "And I'm very cranky."

[General] Alanad thinks, "You mean your butt? Sounds like you mean your butt."

Leafiara says, "Hmm."

Guarrin says, "Here we go."

[General] Darcena primly thinks, "I did not specify."

Leafiara says, "How..."

Leafiara incredulously says, "How do we..."

Geijon says, "OK."

Evia says, "You have to go on the bridge alone."

[General] Falicor thinks, "It's almost like there is a job to be done and not a show to watch...."

Chandrellia recites softly:

"Ok who else needs healing?"

On the streets of town, Thadston and Amos are locked in battle. Amos unsnaps his two rune hammers again and brings them down on Thadston who blocks them with his kroderine arms. Back and forth the two men battle, spit flying, metal clanging, curses soaring.

[General] Leafiara asks, "Thadston, is there a way you can drive Amos into a position to be cornered?"

[General] Leafiara asks, "Or are you trying to settle this yourself?"

Leafiara says, "That bridge is extremely difficult for a large group to cross.."

[General] Darcena exasperatedly thinks, "For once, Leafi. Think about what the town needs instead of your own vengeance."

[General] Radant exclaims, "Hahah, you said b-b-b-butt!"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "I'm trying to cross the bridge now."

[General] The ghost of Dendum thinks, "She can not do that."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "And asking Thadston what he wants."

[General] Alosaka asks, "What has Amos done that we're trying to capture him for?"

[General] Draccor thinks, "I'm on the galleon."

[General] Arynth thinks, "I'm on the bridge."

Pukk recites:

"Everybody join Leafi!"

[General] Shinann thinks, "It is of no use Darcena."

Leafiara says, "No... we can't move across it as a group."

[General] Falicor thinks, "He looks busy."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Back on th' galleon."

[General] Gutstorm thinks, "Me on da frozen Carrack."

Leafiara says, "We have to move one at a time."

[General] Bellaja thinks, "It's very very slippery and the rails aren't always a help."

Chandrellia softly says, "Then I will wait here and heal as those wounded come to me."

[General] Arynth thinks, "But surrounded by the Knave's men."

Leafiara says, "Move across the bridge..."

[General] Newsby asks, "Besides usurping the legal government of the Landing, replacing officials without elections?"

[General] Dergoatean exclaims, "Yes, besides that!"

[General] Alosaka thinks, "Those aren't actually crimes, as he did them through legal means."

[General] Darcena grimly thinks, "We have a bigger problem at this exact moment nonetheless."

[General] Alosaka asks, "So, yes, what else?"

[General] Newsby thinks, "OK, he hurt a lady and is beating up on a man now."

[General] Darcena thinks, "And I'm not just talking about the bloody snow."

[General] Quaroath thinks, "Thadson seems too busy to respond, so let's just work on the cannons for now."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "A group of us are crossing the bridge now."

Amos slams a hammer down on Thadston and he throws up an arm to block it. Amos roars and kicks hard, hitting Thadston in the chest and knocking him back. Thadston swings with his kroderine fists and punches Amos in the face, again, and again. The tattooed giantman stumbles back, then swings upward with his hammers, connecting to Thadston's chin and sending him flying into the side of a building. A shopkeeper runs out screaming and Amos charges through the wall as the two men continue their fight.

[General] Alosaka thinks, "The 'lady' he hurt was Mother, aka the criminal overlord who has been terrorizing the town."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "And all attempts to reach Thadston have failed--"

[General] The ghost of Dendum exclaims, "He defended himself on his own tower after being attacked on top of it!"

[General] Faerinn thinks, "They struck first."

[General] The ghost of Dendum thinks, "And Thadston looks much like other maddened red glowing creature from long ago."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Well gee where is the Councilwoman, where is Renpaw, where is anyone he took for "Protective custody," he kidnapped them."

[General] Kahmulandr thinks, "Oh look another shop in town damaged..."

[General] Newsby thinks, "A coup looked nothing like legal from here. I mean, until he was in control and made it legal, I suppose."

[General] Chandrellia asks, "Isn't kidnapping a crime?"

Two Bourthian soldiers can be seen moving along the mine road outside of town.

[General] The ghost of Dendum asks, "Isnt heads on spike a crime?"

[General] Darcena thinks, "What's going to be a crime is when I go on a murderous rampage if those Knaves manage to get a shot off."

Draccor darkly says, "Oof."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Board the ice bridge--"

Dergoatean recites:

"Back to the galleon, to the northwest!"

Arynth asks, "What the hell happened?"

Leafiara says, "The ice bridge. Move along it."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Nope, not if it's a criminal whose head is on said pike."

Pukk says, "Ouch."

Arynth asks, "To where?"

Soneiken says, "Healing please."

Leafiara says, "It's toward the ships out there."

Guarrin says, "Northwest, galleon."

Leafiara says, "With their cannons."

[General] Geijon thinks, "I'm going back to th' Holding."

Draccor darkly says, "That was fun."

Speaking to Arynth, Keiiko rebukes, "Remind me to never go first in the future."

Arynth asks, "Which ship are we going after?"

[General] Leafiara asks, "The ships are what you're wanting to hit, right Darcena?"

Guarrin says, "Galleon is towards the northwest."

Chandrellia softly asks, "Anyone need healing?"

Soneiken says, "Healing please."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Trying to cross."

Masae asks, "Any blood?"

[General] Arynth asks, "Which ship we going after, mayor?"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "All of them."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Get over th' bridge, get on th' ships."

[General] Arynth exclaims, "I'm on the galleon!"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "They have cannons we're aiming to destroy."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "But beware the tricky ground of the bridge."

Amos and Thadston emerge from a ruined building, battered, bruised, bloodied. Both men panting, both men snarling at each other. Thadston lands a fist across Amos's face, while Amos kicks hard again and you hear Thadston's ribs crack.

[Help] Zhagen: "I am on the carrack."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Urgh... Thadston, fall back if you have to and we can finish this."

[General] Evia exclaims, "Wreck his arse Thadston! Wreck him!"

[General] Guarrin thinks, "Cannons on the galleon that remain are on the north side."

[General] Roelaren thinks, "Get him Thadston."

Pukk exclaims, "Ouch!"

Thadston lowers his shoulder into Amos, then grabs a fistful of his mane and yanks hard, snapping his face down into his knee with a crack! Amos falls back and stumbles, almost dropping his hammers.

[General] Chandrellia exclaims, "Kill him Thadston, he was going to throw Casi from the roof, show him what a mistake that was!"

[Help] Phomate: "He's on da ropes."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Leafi those of us here on the Sands are going back to town to help as needed, I can do more good there and help heal Thadston if need be."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "A small group of us have made our way to the carrack cannons."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Yes, please keep us updated."

Thadston swings, and swings again, slamming his kroderine powered hands into Amos's chest. Some seem to hurt, others seem not to phase Amos at all and the tattoos continue to glow. Amos brings his hammers up and down on Thadston who parries them aside with his arms. Amos roars and steps back, preparing to strike again. Suddenly, the blood red light in Thadston's arms fades away.

[General] Leafiara asks, "Do the Holdings need backup? Why were the armigers moving to the Lysierian Hills?"

Aeith says, "So much bashing things this eve."

[General] Darcena thinks, "Thadston and Amos, you two need to stop beating on each other and start beating on some damn cannons."

[General] Darcena swears, "Worthless bloody supposed leaders."

Iskandr says, "Hey all."

Guarrin says, "Back at it."

[General] Pietra asks, "Is there a place where spells can be gotten?"

Dergoatean recites:

"Back to the galleon cannons, northwest on the bridge"

Zhagen says, "Doesn't like groups."

Aeith says, "And that happened."

The voice of Adelynn asks, "Why?"

Roblar deeply asks, "Healins?"

Pukk exclaims, "Weee!"

Draccor darkly says, "Ellos."

Leafiara says, "Hmm."

[General] Falvicar asks, "Any eyes on Thadston and that piece of rolton dung he is fighting?"

[General] Leafiara asks, "All frigate cannons were destroyed. How many other ships are out there?"

[General] Evia thinks, "Galleon."

[General] Darcena thinks, "There's a galleon and a man'o'war at least that we hadn't finished last I checked."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Looking through the streets now."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Galleon, carrack, man o' war. Got it."

[General] Guarrin thinks, "Galleon. Two cannons remain. I believe a man of war. as well."

[General] Geijon thinks, "We got th' Frigate, parts or all of Man'o'war then th' Galleon has three left and th' carrack was last."

With the blood red light gone from his arms, Thadston's eyes widen as Amos approaches him. Amos smirks and sheaths his hammers. He then raises his arms up and brings them down hard on Thadston, again and again, smashing him into the ground so that the very cobblestones beneath Thadston bend and break. Amos kicks Thadston hard in the side, sending him tumbling away.

[General] Leafiara thinks, "The carrack has at least two cannons."

Taulramil asks, "Bash them?"

[General] Darcena thinks, "Bloody Amos. Stop."

Leafiara says, "Yeah."

[General] Alosaka thinks, "If she's listening, I'd like to thank Octaven for the help she's offered so far. It's, honestly, more than we've gotten from anyone else supposedly in charge."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "No Amos keep going, piss Thadston off a bit more, please do."

[General] Evia exclaims, "Thadston get up, get UP!"

[General] Amos thinks, "Are you finished now Thadston? We have another enemy...."

[General] Darcena thinks, "Amos, get your ass out here."

[General] Aethyra asks, "Can people come to town and help find Amos??"

[General] Leafiara incredulously thinks, "Oh, you're one to be giving that taunt, Amos."

[General] Amos thinks, "Armigers, continue your two missions. Find the Knave, and aid the town against those ships."

[General] Darcena swears, "That's enough Thadston."

[General] Guarrin thinks, "Another cannon down on the galleon."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Amos where are you coward."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Cannon down on galleon. One to go on the galleon, I think."

[General] Falvicar thinks, "You'll answer to Ronan tonight, Amos."

Thadston can be seen rising to his feet and he stumbles out of sight. Amos watches him, smirking, but does not pursue.

Ships Aflame

[General] Darcena thinks, "Thank you, Amos. Now please come assist."

[General] Chandrellia exclaims, "Thadston where are you!"

[General] Alosaka thinks, "Thank you, Amos. The town is better for it."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Thadston, if you need help, call for someone--"

[General] Leafiara incredulously exclaims, "What did you just say, Alosaka?!"

[General] Darcena thinks, "I swear to the Arkati, Leafiara, if you don't stop right now."

[General] Darcena thinks, "I've had enough."

[General] Darcena thinks, "Be quiet."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "I'm bashing the cannons right at this moment."

Black-armored armigers form into two groups. One begins to move towards town and the bay to aid against the ships, another small group moves up the mine road near town.

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Wow, guess Amos has more than just Judges, and Guard Captains in his pockets."

[General] Geijon thinks, "I'm watching th' mine road."

[General] Adelynn asks, "What's your issue, Darcena?"

A Bourthian soldier can be seen along the mine road, then slips off into the brush.

Ibbo says, "It's the barricade all over again."

[General] Darcena growls, "We. Have. A. Chance. To. Take. Down. The. Knaves. Let's. Focus."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Several of us are working on the carrack right now."

Adelynn exclaims, "Whoever makes these cannons, we need them to build a new wall around the town!"

[General] Faerinn asks, "What are those Bourthians doing?"

[General] Leafiara asks, "How are the galleon and man o' war?"

[General] Alosaka thinks, "Amos is directing his forces to defend the town and defeat the Knaves. That is exactly what we need right now."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "We are, not Amos."

Aeith says, "I might need new arms after this too."

[General] Gutstorm thinks, "One cannon leff on da galleon."

[General] Roblar thinks, "Oh whittlin manowar down, not the cannons that's boring, but the fools aboard."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Northwest from the middle of the bridge."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Oh please like it's not for his own gain, he's going to mine for that gem he found, or something else."

[General] Thrassus thinks, "Yes, that's what mines are usually for."

[General] Fahlo thinks, "Defending the town is defending the town. Amos just happens to be on the right side of things momentarily."

On the rooftop of the Hendoran Outpost, Thadston climbs into view.

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Thadston, are you okay? We haven't heard from you."

[General] Thadston thinks, "Keep on those ships...."

[General] Evia exclaims, "We are doing it!"

[General] Shinann asks, "Thadston?"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Currently on the carrack still."

[General] Quaroath thinks, "Galleon cleared."

Adelynn says, "Don't group up."

[General] Guarrin thinks, "Galleon cannons sorted."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Several here now at the carrack cannons."

[General] Wrichie weakly thinks, "*panting* Can I take 5? *you hear the sound of an empath collapsing in exhaustion*."

Evia says, "Oh man peach donut."

Upon the rooftop, Thadston grabs the sides of the blue-white pylon.

Leafiara says, "Hmm..."

Leafiara says, "What's he doing..."

Earthdiver says, "Maybe he's going to shoot it."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Armigers still standing strong in the mine at the tunnel."

Leafiara asks, "Yeah, but at what?"

Evia says, "Cannot imagine."

Speaking confusedly to Leafiara, Keiiko says, "I was wondering the same."

Leafiara asks, "Us when we're on the ships?"

Earthdiver asks, "Amos?"

Adelynn says, "Amos, hopefully."

Speaking to Earthdiver, Leafiara says, "Oh, that'd be a good choice."

[General] Dergoatean asks, "What do they want with the mine?"

[General] The ghost of Dendum thinks, "They own the mine."

[General] The ghost of Dendum thinks, "Probably trying to guard it from people like Chandrellia."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "It's where pretty boy Amos 'found' that stone he has claimed."

Thadston holds his kroderine arms against the blue-white pylon on the rooftop of the Outpost and closes his eyes. Tiny arcs of blue and white lightning begin to spark up from the pylon and into his arms.

Earthdiver says, "Ah."

Evia says, "Wow."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Awe how cute of you Dendum."

Earthdiver says, "Charging himself up."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "Ah, didn't realize there was a nice find in there, thank you."

Leafiara curiously says, "Hmm..."

[General] Draught thinks, "We could use some assistance on the carrack taking out these cannons."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Creative..."

Dergoatean says, "I have a feeling this will not come without cost, for Thadston."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "A large group of us is at the other cannons on the carrack--"

Tsarok quietly says, "No."

Balantine quietly says, "Gah."

[General] Leafiara slowly thinks, "Or was. We just got blown off again."

Draught says, "Bloody hell."

Evia asks, "Was that north?"

Guarrin says, "Alright let's go again."

Arcs of blue and white lightning dance about the rooftop of the Outpost as they crackle and dance along Thadston's arms. His eyes begin to glow with a bright white light.

[General] Leafiara thinks, "We got one of the two cannons at the north end down."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Thadston. Blast Amos all the way to Lorminstra's gate."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "3 cannons left on the carrack."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "4 left on the man o war."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Minor Knave forces still on the carrack, but we're picking away at their cannons."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "We've reassembled on the carrack. Almost done..."

Arcs of light continue to spark from the pylon on the rooftop of the Outpost to Thadston's arms and the kroderine shards in his flesh begin to glow with a blue-white hue.

[General] Evia thinks, "Got semi lost and ended up on the Man o War."

[General] Guarrin thinks, "Well, those cannons need to be destroyed as well."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "7 cannons to go."

[General] Evia exclaims, "Wreckin em!"

Roelaren says, "Well I can't bash."

Balantine quietly says, "Fire works."

Leafiara says, "Yep, fire away."

[General] Chandrellia asks, "How do I get to the outpost to help heal?"

Leafiara says, "All of this and we're no closer to who the Knave is..."

There is a loud roar from the Lower Dragonsclaw forest and the huge bulwark tower topples as blue-white light sparks up into the sky!

[General] Leafiara asks, "All of this and so far we're still no closer to catching the Knave himself, are we?"

Bernadette softly says, "Heck mebbe its Amos."

[General] Falicor thinks, "I keep breaking all his toys though."

Leafiara says, "I've thought so all along."

Leafiara says, "But..."

Roblar deeply asks, "Healins?"

[General] Leafiara asks, "Do any places need backup from more... active threats?"

Phomate exclaims, "Die cannon!"

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "The tunnel in the mine is still quiet."

[General] Leafiara asks, "The streets? Forest?"

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Knave was sighted on old mine road, but lost track."

[General] Fahlo thinks, "Manning the pylon on the Outpost if you want to come join this."

Zhagen says, "Thadston at bridge entrance."

[General] Leafiara asks, "Who is he?"

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Was in a soldier uniform."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Wait, the tunnel Amos was digging out is on the old Mine road."

[General] Leafiara asks, "...then how do you know it was him?"

[OOC] Alosaka: "In a twist, the Knave is also Casiphia."

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Taking a guess by the large amount of armigers headed that way."

Black-armored armigers move into the Valley near the Lysierian Hills.

[OOC] Dergoatean: "And so is Thadston!"

[OOC] Fahlo: "Omginewitttt."

[General] Leafiara slowly thinks, "...ah."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Uummm guys."

[General] Thadston exclaims, "Destroy those cannons!"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Down to two cannons left on the carrack, but almost no Knave forces remain to even man these things."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "There is only two of us at the mines."

[General] Draught thinks, "Working on it."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Right then, on it."

A Bourthian soldier slips through the brush of the Lysierian Hills.

Leafiara mutters, "Bashing all night."

[General] Dergoatean thinks, "2 carrack cannons remain, 4 man o war cannons remain."

[General] Darcena warmly thinks, "Thank you, Thadston."

Guarrin says, "Tell me about it."

Falicor says, "Like walking though a meat grinder."

[General] Newsby asks, "How about sinking the ships to foil their retreat?"

Farseeker says, "The stuff on the man'owar is pretty annoying.. for reference."

Aeith says, "I won't be able to use my limbs for a week."

Falicor says, "Webs everywhere."

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Pylons have not stopped firing."

Vaemyr says, "Came to help."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "The Knave is wearing a Bourthian soldier's uniform."

[General] Asben asks, "Which ships have cannons still?"

There is a loud roar on the ice bridge and a blast of blue-white light utterly rips through a a large frozen frigate. Blue-white flames burn up the ship as Thadston marches out of its inferno, fire licking his arms as he walks towards another ship.

[General] Pietra asks, "Are they running through the mine there, Chandi?"

[General] Draught thinks, "The carrack."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Two on the carrack. Working on those."

[General] Wrichie weakly thinks, "Okay, *pants* I lied down a minute, ate some manna bread. I think I'm ready to start healing again."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me better be gittin a raish for all this."

[General] Evia thinks, "Show off."

Draccor darkly says, "Not here."

[General] Amos thinks, "See Thadston, you are best served using your might against our true enemy."

[General] Pietra thinks, "So ship folks might want to get out."

[General] Seylia thinks, "I think Thadston is winning."

[General] Dergoatean exclaims, "Now do the ones that still have cannons!"

[General] Farseeker thinks, "Man o'war has some and the disruptors and wayfarers are a bit annoying, so watch them."

[General] Darcena warns, "Maybe let's not rub it in just yet. Still a bit raw."

Asben asks, "Any healing for some scratches?"

[General] Stephos thinks, "...help...."

[General] Evia thinks, "Why..."

[General] Leafiara asks, "Now there are thoughts I haven't heard in a while. Where are you?"

[General] Faerinn thinks, "Sure where you at Stephos."

Guarrin says, "There."

[General] Dendum thinks, "Ahh good someone we can all agree on killing."

Guarrin says, "Another down."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Down to only one cannon on the carrack."

[General] Pukk asks, "Where are you Stephos?"

Speaking to Guarrin, Falicor says, "Just walk in and take all the credit..."

Aureliano asks, "Any healing to be had?"

Speaking to Falicor, Guarrin says, "Take all the..."

Speaking to Falicor, Guarrin says, "You know, I learned that move from you."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "This last cannon should be done for shortly."

Falicor says, "I'll feel that one in the morning."

[General] Chandrellia asks, "Amos I'm surprised you still have your weekend warriors in the Mine I mean you did get all the Baystone yes?"

Rooks, some masked, others unmasked, rush towards the carrack with red orbs in their hands!

Leafiara says, "Oh, that's a good idea."

Draught says, "Argh."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Explosives! get out."

Leafiara says, "That'll get our work done a lot faster."

Draught asks, "Should we get off this ship?"

Guarrin says, "Done."

[General] Leafiara asks, "Alright, the last cannon is destroyed and these ships are done for. Where in town still needs help?"

[General] Asben thinks, "There's cannons on this man o war."

[General] Leafiara slowly thinks, "Oh."

The voice of Tsarok quietly says, "Heh."

The Rooks hurl some red orbs at the carrack and it begins to explode! Red fire begins to consume the carrack!

Roblar deeply says, "See, wud happen anyway."

Iskandr asks, "Where is the man o' war?"

[General] Guarrin thinks, "Which direction is the man of war."

Roblar deeply asks, "Healins?"

Aeith asks, "Was that all of them?"

Guarrin asks, "Any healing?"

Tsarok quietly says, "I could use some healin."

Falicor asks, "Any healing?"

Aureliano asks, "Any healing available?"

Farseeker says, "Part."

Leafiara says, "No, the man o' war is still left."

Asben says, "There was at least one more."

Falicor says, "I need a fair bit."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Southwest from th' Frigate."

Farseeker says, "Southwest part."

Asben says, "I was bashin it."

[General] Chandrellia asks, "Has anyone spotted the lone soldier?"

[General] Geijon thinks, "Or rather than west."

[General] Evia thinks, "Southwest or southeast, I've gone blind I am not sure."

Tsarok quietly says, "Nothing to see on the man'o war."

Leafiara says, "My spells are about to fade and I'm about to die if I head out there with nothing, though."

[General] Stephos thinks, "...hunted..."

Falicor says, "Expert healers."

Speaking to Roblar, Darcena says, "Can't now. Have to heal."

Guarrin says, "Right. Back to it."

[General] Leafiara urgently asks, "Where?"

Falicor says, "Thank you."

Aureliano says, "Thank you."

Shinann asks, "Was Thadston out there when those orbs were thrown?"

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Well hello Stephos, was beginning to think you were a ghost."

Roblar deeply says, "Man o'war southwest at juncture."

Leafiara says, "Last we saw of Thadston was on the outpost roof."

Roblar deeply says, "We on it."

Farseeker says, "Man o war is in the southwest part."

Guarrin says, "Southwesterly for the manowar."

[General] Amos thinks, "Ah...the Knave has nowhere to hide."

Ibbo asks, "Anyone still in need of healing?"

Darcena says, "Thadston is out there."

Evia says, "He was on the ships."

[General] Leafiara asks, "Thadston, where are you? Are you still safe?"

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Stephos where are you."

Darcena says, "I convinced him to help."

Bellaja says, "He's there."

Darcena says, "He blew up one of the ships."

Leafiara says, "Ah, okay."

Leafiara says, "Just the man o' war then..."

Falicor says, "Everything else is cleared."

Bellaja says, "I think it might be best to let him handle the rest."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Neither do you Amos so shut it."

Speaking to Leafiara, Bellaja says, "There was an explosion."

Shinann says, "Yes."

Falicor says, "The man'o'war is full of webs."

Falicor says, "And worse."

Speaking to Bellaja, Leafiara says, "On the carrack. That was where I was. Everyone got off."

Falicor says, "Take care when you move."

Goldstr says, "Dang."

Leafiara says, "Alright... one last ship."

Speaking to Leafiara, Bellaja says, "Oh thank goodness."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Unless you are planning on running back to Jantalar with your tail between your legs."

[General] Dendum thinks, "Oi you are like yapping dog."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "...were all the ships destroyed? I can't find them anymore."

[General] Guarrin thinks, "No. Man of war. Southwest."

[General] Gutstorm thinks, "Man o war, SW."

Thadston charges another ship, his arms glowing with blue-white light. He shoulders into it, busting into it and blue-white flames erupt and burn away the ship! Thadston collapses, curls of light coming up from his arms. Some nearby militia rally around him and carry him off.

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Awe thanks, from you I'll take that as a compliment."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Ah, now they are."

[General] Falicor asks, "What ever happened to that last guy from Jantalar that invaded the Landing?"

[General] Darcena encourages, "Good job, militia."

[General] Falicor asks, "Short, smelly?"

[General] Darcena thinks, "I don't see any remaining ships."

[General] Draught thinks, "We're on the man'o'war."

[General] Thrassus asks, "Baron Hochstib?"

Bourth Makes a Move

[General] Larsya exclaims, "Knave spotted! For Bourth, move now!"

[General] Xorus thinks, "I recall him poisoning himself with anti-magical material."

[General] Leafiara asks, "How are we sure it's him, Larsya?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Quaroath says, "The Man'o'War is ... mostly, handled."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Directions would help, Larsya."

[General] Leafiara agrees, "That too."

[General] Falicor thinks, "That's the one."

Leafiara says, "Hmm."

[General] Gutstorm thinks, "Be eashy on her, girlsh arnt good wif directionsh."

Leafiara says, "I don't see a way back to land."

Fahlo says, "I came from.."

Dergoatean says, "We just wait to get blown back."

Leafiara says, "Might have to wait for the winds to blow us back."

Darcena says, "I wonder if I can fog us off the bridge."

Quaroath says, "You can't get back, that I know of."

Leafiara says, "No, can't fog back."

[General] Falicor asks, "Oh yea. Wasn't he the guy I mistook for a hobgoblin?"

Quaroath says, "That's been what I've noticed as well."

Ibbo says, "We should kill the archers while we're not preoccupied with the ships."

[finally everyone's blown back to shore]

Darcena says, "There."

Evia says, "Well, Thadston got wrecked and not sure about the man o war."

Leafiara says, "There..."

Leafiara says, "The man o' war is destroyed."

[General] Leafiara asks, "Where is the battlefront, if there still is one?"

Black-armored armigers and Bourthian scouts converge on the Lysierian Hills.

[General] Pukk thinks, "The town still needs cleaning."

[General] Larsya exclaims, "Knave apprehended! Armigers tried, but Bourth has got him!"

[General] Darcena asks, "Where, Larsya?"

[General] Larsya thinks, "We're bringing to the Outpost."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Is this the activity at the Hills--ah."

[General] Darcena thinks, "Thank you."

[General] Darcena asks, "Thadston? You okay?"

Speaking to Aethyra, Arianiss asks, "Do you remember the way?"

[all groups move to the outpost]

[Outpost, Inner Courtyard]

An imposing stone tower stands at the center of the inner courtyard, taking up the majority of the space. Similar to the build of the rest of the outpost, the windows of the tower are narrow and better designed for arrows and defense than to offer light and a scenic view. A wing extends from the tower's north side and soldiers continually file northward back and forth from it. You also see the Alosaka disk, the Draught disk, the Meril disk, a sundried tomato and garlic loaf, a sundried tomato and garlic loaf, a sugared barley and oat cake, a sundried tomato and garlic loaf, some golden brown elven waybread, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, some golden brown elven waybread, some manna bread, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, some silver coins, some haphip root, some sovyn clove, the gold-dusted Atlee disk crowned with sylvarraend rubies, the Wrichie disk and a stone bench.

Also here: Aethyra, Arianiss, Falvicar, Geijon, Darcena, Alosaka, Draught, Shinann, Aureliano, Falicor, Dame Evia, Guarrin, Lord Thrassus, Magister Raelee, Meril, a stunned Squire Legionnaire Iskandr who is lying down, Squire Legionnaire Taulramil who is lying down, Sir Balantine who is kneeling, Roelaren who is sitting, Lord Emmisive who is sitting, the body of Squire Legionnaire Kasula who is lying down, Atlee who is sitting, a stunned Lady Seylia, Wrichie who is sitting

Speaking to Thrassus, Raelee says, "It is not without justification. Wehnimer's Landing is certainly not the only place that wants to see him in chains."

Roelaren recites:

"Kas is ready for life"

Vaemyr says, "I always get lost here."

Balantine quietly says, "Chrism here for Lady Kasula."

Alosaka quietly says, "For once, I concur with Raelee on a matter of justice."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Many gathered now in the inner courtyard, Larsya."

Speaking to Raelee, Thrassus says, "Less likely he'll be butchered in his cell here, also."

An armored Bourthian soldier just arrived!

Speaking to Kasula, Leafiara asks, "Need some help there?"

Speaking in Guildspeak, Wrichie says something you don't understand.

Larsya slips into the area.

[Outpost, Inner Courtyard]

An imposing stone tower stands at the center of the inner courtyard, taking up the majority of the space. Similar to the build of the rest of the outpost, the windows of the tower are narrow and better designed for arrows and defense than to offer light and a scenic view. A wing extends from the tower's north side and soldiers continually file northward back and forth from it. You also see some golden brown elven waybread, the Roelon disk, an armored Bourthian soldier, an armored Bourthian soldier, an armored Bourthian soldier, an armored Bourthian soldier, the Randsford disk, the Aeith disk, the bloodstained Xorus disk with scuffed and dented sides, an armored Bourthian soldier, an armored Bourthian soldier, an armored Bourthian soldier, an armored Bourthian soldier, an armored Bourthian soldier, an armored Bourthian soldier, an armored Bourthian soldier, an armored Bourthian soldier, an armored Bourthian soldier, a green-eyed grey and white kitten, the Dergoatean disk, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the Alosaka disk, the Draught disk, the Meril disk, a sundried tomato and garlic loaf, a sundried tomato and garlic loaf, a sugared barley and oat cake, a sundried tomato and garlic loaf, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, some golden brown elven waybread, some manna bread, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, a thin wafer of crispy elven waybread, some silver coins, some haphip root, the gold-dusted Atlee disk crowned with sylvarraend rubies, the Wrichie disk and a stone bench.

Also here: Barrister Faerinn, Bellaja, Farseeker, Roelon, Lady Larsya, Kippe, Lord Randsford, Aeith, Xorus, Lord Asben, Vaemyr, Quartermaster Tsarok, Lady in Waiting Chandrellia, Pietra, Dergoatean, Event Planner Leafiara, Falvicar, Geijon, Darcena, Alosaka, Draught, Shinann, Aureliano, Falicor, Dame Evia, Guarrin, Lord Thrassus, Magister Raelee, Meril, Squire Legionnaire Iskandr, Squire Legionnaire Taulramil who is lying down, Sir Balantine, Roelaren who is sitting, Lord Emmisive who is sitting, the body of Squire Legionnaire Kasula who is lying down, Atlee who is sitting, Lady Seylia, Wrichie

The ghostly voice of Kasula says, "I do and Balantine got a chism for me."

Speaking quietly in Guildspeak to Wrichie, Alosaka says something you don't understand.

Larsya waves.

Speaking tiredly to Larsya, Leafiara says, "A sight for sore eyes again."

Iskandr says, "So ships finally disabled? Missed the end run there."

Larsya whistles tunelessly to herself.

Speaking to Iskandr, Leafiara affirms, "Destroyed."

Kasula says, "Thank you very much."

Stephos is dragged in between Bourthian soldiers, his arms and legs chained.

Speaking to Stephos, Thrassus asks, "Well, finally caught the Knave, eh?"

Speaking to Stephos, Faerinn asks, "What do you have to say for youself, Knave?"

A Bourthian soldier pushes Stephos to the ground.

Stephos falls over.

Speaking to Stephos, Leafiara inquires, "Where have you been all this time these... many months?"

Stephos looks up, squinting, even at the moonlight.

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

Leafiara gestures.

A sense of peace and calm settles over the area.

Falicor asks, "Why is he still breathing?"

Speaking to Falicor, Darcena says, "Temperance."

Speaking quietly to Leafiara, Alosaka says, "Probably wise."

Speaking softly to Falvicar, Chandrellia says, "Because he is still a citizen and deserves a trial."

Speaking to Stephos, Vaemyr says, "Time for you to tell us you are being framed."

Speaking to Falicor, Leafiara says, "Because, like usual, we need information."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "I couldn't find any more in town."

An armored Bourthian soldier says, "He put up no fight M'Lady Larsya."

Speaking to Larsya, Geijon asks, "Did he have th' handcannons on his person?"

Stephos squints.

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "It's all cleared out now and safe."

Stephos weakly says, "...I am safe."

Larsya begins chuckling at Stephos!

Larsya says, "No you're not."

Larsya giggles.

Speaking to Stephos, Leafiara says, "Hey... out with it, if something's been going on. Plenty of people have been disappearing around here lately. You were one of 'em."

Stephos squints.

Speaking to Stephos, Faerinn asks, "Where have they been keeping you?"

Speaking to Stephos, Thrassus says, "You're safer here than a cell in town."

[General] Balantine thinks, "Folks gathering at the Outpost courtyard, Larsya and Stephos are here among others."

Stephos covers his ears for a moment, squinting at the moonlight.

Evia says, "I am quite satisfied to have the whole lot 'disappear.'"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dish guy crazy too?"

Stephos asks, "Alendrial?"

Leafiara says, "She's safe at the Holding, we're told."

Larsya says, "She's safe, but not here."

Faerinn says, "So are all our crime lords crazy now."

Larsya says, "Also...she doesn't like you."

Larsya giggles.

Evia says, "Obviously."

Leafiara acknowledges, "Yeah, she did more or less say you haven't been her husband for years."

Stephos tries to stand and move away from the crowd, a bit fidgety.

Speaking to Larsya, Thrassus says, "He's not talking, best take him to his cell for interrogation later."

Speaking to Faerinn, Falicor says, "And incompetent."

Larsya says, "Let's get him secure and cleaned up."

Larsya nods to the Bourthian soldier.

Vaemyr says, "Something's pretty strange here."

Guarrin asks, "Has there been new evidence found?"

Chandrellia softly says, "Something isn't right."

The Bourthian soldiers fall in around Stephos and escort him away.

Speaking to Guarrin, Leafiara says, "Good question."

Guarrin asks, "Some proof of his involvement?"

Gutstorm yells, "Buh bye shtepen!"

Larsya asks, "You found him by the Holding?"

Speaking to Larsya, Darcena asks, "Where did you 'find' him?"

An armored Bourthian soldier says, "Aye M'Lady."

Evia asks, "No Stephos-mince-meat then?"

Darcena asks, "Why does he seem like he's been held captive for awhile?"

An armored Bourthian soldier says, "The armigers were there before us."

Chandrellia softly says, "And no weapons on him, and didn't struggle."

An armored Bourthian soldier says, "But we were quicker. We found him. They tried hard to get him first."

Leafiara says, "As if they knew where he was going."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Maybe he wash in da mine werkin."

Iskandr says, "Seemed quite an easy catch there."

Speaking to Larsya, Vaemyr says, "Can you keep him in your personal custody for now? I'm still not sure I trust the armigers with him."

Thrassus asks, "Who knows? Maybe he's been lurking in his hideout all this time?"

An armored Bourthian soldier says, "He spouted about being hunted, and then about his wife."

Chandrellia softly says, "Stephos isn't the Knave."

Leafiara suspiciously says, "Hmm."

Speaking carefully to an armored Bourthian soldier, Darcena asks, "Did they look like they were trying to catch him or like they were trying to release him?"

Larsya says, "Yes, he'll remain here. Nowhere near town."

An armored Bourthian soldier says, "They looked like they were trying to catch him I think."

Alosaka quietly says, "Hm."

Chandrellia softly asks, "You think?"

Shinann says, "Does not matter if he is the Knave or not... if the Empire has him.... they have him."

Speaking to an armored Bourthian soldier, Darcena asks, "Did he act like he couldn't see or hear? Was he stumbling around?"

Speaking to Larsya, Evia says, "Well you missed all the ships....aaaaargh."

Alosaka quietly says, "Much of this will be answered by asking him questions."

Chandrellia softly says, "This man's life is at risk you need to know."

Shinann says, "He is still wanted for crimes."

Speaking to Larsya, Vaemyr asks, "Nowhere near Amos? I mean a leader of the guilds in town shouldn't need to deal with prisoners right?"

Raelee says, "... even if he is not the Knave, he is still wanted on a fair list of other crimes."

Thrassus says, "Yes, he's wanted regardless."

Darcena says, "...I'm just curious about his behavior."

Speaking to Raelee, Darcena says, "And this may be the only time we can question the people who found him."

Leafiara says, "If he's not the Knave, though, that still leaves--well, the fact that the Knave would still be somewhere else."

An armored Bourthian soldier says, "Aye, Stephos has many crimes. Looks like the Knave is just one of them."

Speaking softly to Raelee, Chandrellia says, "Thats fine, but if he isn't the Knave, then the Knave is still out there and we need to deal with it."

Alosaka quietly says, "Well, if we see the Knave around after this, we'll know it wasn't him."

Speaking carefully to Raelee, Darcena says, "I am sure you observed the same things I did."

Chandrellia softly asks, "Seriously? That's your answer?"

Alosaka quietly says, "Contrariwise, if we do see the Knave, we'll know it wasn't. Or there's a new Knave."

Speaking to Darcena, Raelee says, "Yes."

Larsya says, "Well he has much to answer for. We'll see. He will be safe here."

Thrassus says, "Just like Casiphia will be dealt with as well."

Iskandr says, "Then we can arrest some else and wait to see if the Knave strikes again."

Speaking to Darcena, Vaemyr says, "He had the reactions of someone who had been in a completely dark place, his eyes were having trouble adjusting even to the moonlight."

Larsya says, "I'll go see to it."

Larsya slips off.

Iskandr says, "Like a rotating Knave check."

Alosaka quietly asks, "Yes, can we talk about Casiphia briefly?"

Alosaka quietly asks, "Before everyone collapses?"

Shinann says, "If they have accomplished what they set out to do... then we will never see a Knave."

The soldiers march off.

Thrassus says, "She's led a criminal organization, she needs to do the time."

Leafiara says, "I'm half-collapsed already, but now there are going to be... questions about if Thadston knew."

Amos' Conclusion

Lord Amos just arrived.

Alosaka quietly says, "Aside from the fact that she was acting very oddly back there--"

Berkana sarcastically says, "I see I returned just in time."

Faerinn says, "Yeah that's double crime from Casi."

Speaking sincerely to Amos, Darcena says, "Thank you for listening, Amos."

Amos says, "I am late. How unlike me."

Guarrin says, "Does she still live? It was hard to see from the chaos on the ships."

Iskandr asks, "Did Mother crawl away?"

Chandrellia softly exclaims, "You snake!"

Amos says, "I had hoped to see this infamous Knave face to face."

Amos grins at Darcena.

Amos nods at Darcena.

Speaking to Guarrin, Leafiara says, "Casiphia? Yes, she slipped away still wounded."

Alosaka quietly says, "You may yet get your chance."

Evia says, "Bah."

Speaking to Amos, Darcena says, "We are even, now."

Speaking softly to Amos, Chandrellia says, "Oh do shut up and be gone with your sorry rear."

Speaking to Iskandr, Faerinn says, "I tried to apprehend her, but she was released in town square."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "Actually might be one more ruse by the Knave, you should still be vigilant."

Amos asks, "A ruse?"

Speaking to Amos, Dendum says, ""He looked like Gnoll forced into sunlight."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "Now that the town is safe and that Mother is safe. I'm leaving."

Evia says, "Lock you both in the same cell for all I care."

Vaemyr says, "He had the eyes of someone stuck in a dark place for a long time."

Leafiara asks, "Ruse?"

Geijon whispers something to Guarrin.

Vaemyr says, "Couldn't adjust to light."

Speaking to Faerinn, Iskandr says, "Can't say I minded that point where this guy here nearly took her off the board."

Chandrellia softly says, "Yeah, it's starting to stink of troll dung in this place since Amos showed up."

Vaemyr says, "No one would be able to lead anyone in that condition."

Pukk says, "Don't much care for this Outpost."

Speaking darkly to Amos, Draccor says, "I'm not impressed."

Pukk says, "Although. I do think you are nice."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra says, "Lot of awful people as well."

Geijon whispers something to Guarrin.

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr asks, "It would be just like the Knave to give us what we want to put us at ease, right?"

Speaking to Draccor, Darcena says, "I am. He did not have to show mercy."

Amos says, "As if the Knave locked Lord DeArchon up for months, knowing his crimes in the Empire, and then just so placing him precisely where he needed to be at the right moment?...that is absurd, don't you think?"

Amos nods at Vaemyr.

Leafiara says, "We've seen far more absurd around here."

Speaking softly to Amos, Chandrellia says, "Not at all."

Amos says, "Absurd indeed."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "I think you might of hit it exactly."

Speaking to Amos, Falicor asks, "Absurd...here...after all this?"

Speaking darkly to Darcena, Draccor asks, "Was I speaking to you?"

Falicor says, "No. No chance."

Chandrellia softly says, "And funny you should know where they found him at seeing as you were fighting Thadston."

Amos shrugs.

Speaking quietly to Amos, Alosaka says, "I think a certain measure of humility is warranted when it comes to absurdity around these parts."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Good night all."

Speaking quietly to Amos, Alosaka asks, "By the way, what's with those tattoos?"

Speaking to Alosaka, Leafiara says, "For once we agree."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Goodnight Pukk."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Stay safe Mother."

Speaking to Amos, Goldstr asks, "Well YE Showin up when ye did be da same eh?"

Vaemyr whispers something to Leafiara.

[General] Roelaren thinks, "Nites Pukk."

Amos says, "It is not mine to figure out I suppose. I hope justice can come now, to Stephos, for his crimes with the krolvin, for his crimes against the Empire, for the crimes against this town and its promise."

Falicor says, "At this point I wouldn't be surprised to find out I was the knave all along. I've been hit in the head a few times tonight, though."

Leafiara says, "That's one of the only things you've ever said that I can agree with."

Faerinn says, "And don't forget Mother Casi."

[General] Pietra thinks, "Yes, do stay safe Mother."

Amos says, "A man who deals with slavers, deserves nothing less."

Roelaren says, "Mama Cass."

Speaking to Falicor, Ibbo says, "Careful, they make take that as a confession."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "He certainly has crimes to answer for, just possibly not these latest ones."

Amos says, "If this Knave still exists, then he chose a wonderfully deserving target."

Amos nods at Vaemyr.

Falicor says, "Very ominous."

Speaking to Amos, Fahlo says, "You have such a knack at saying things that folks want to hear."

Thrassus says, "That is true."

Speaking to Amos, Dendum says, ""Hrmm yes, or she."

Speaking drunkenly to Pietra, Gutstorm slurs, "Isnt Amosh da bad guy?"

Amos asks, "However, I suspect the business of the Knave is behind us now. No?"

Amos peers quizzically at Vaemyr.

Amos says, "One way or the other."

Chandrellia softly says, "Hmmm yes, by the way now that Stephos is in custody why don't you release the Councilwoman."

Speaking sincerely to Amos, Darcena says, "I very much hope so, Amos."

Speaking quietly to Fahlo, Alosaka says, "We do typically prefer to hear the right thing, yes."

Leafiara says, "Let's call it temporarily over at best."

Speaking to Amos, Arianiss asks, "Yes, all challengers to you are dealt with, right?"

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra says, "He's the worst guy."

Speaking to Amos, Darcena warns, "I very much hope so."

Amos grins at Leafiara.

Speaking to Amos, Geijon says, "The Knaves forces seem splittered and driven away, yes."

Leafiara shrugs at Amos.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Amosh, you naughty."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "Well either we captured him, or he probably got what he wanted in all the chaos tonight, but who knows he could crop up in the future again."

Speaking softly to Amos, Chandrellia asks, "You do remember the Councilwoman yes?"

Guarrin says, "I would suggest attempting to reclaim the ships, if they can be saved."

Speaking to Guarrin, Leafiara says, "They were destroyed."

Darcena says, "Thadston vented his ire on them."

Speaking sadly to Alosaka, Fahlo says, "If you think the right things are those that are most agreeable."

Amos says, "I would say it is quite over. Are Knaves truly something to fear for long? Lions are far more ferocious and have no fear themselves."

Guarrin says, "Well so much for that."

Darcena says, "Which was better than the plan I think I diverted him from."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "For now I look forward to establishing our new government, and returning some power back to our citizens of this town."

Roblar deeply says, "A shame, cud av kept me dat man'o'war."

Amos nods at Vaemyr.

Roblar deeply says, "A bargain."

Speaking quietly to Fahlo, Alosaka asks, "Rather circular. Can't I just agree with right things? Justice? Peace?"

Amos says, "Yes, there is such promise to be born from all of this."

Amos nods at Vaemyr.

Roelon deeply says, "Some things are worse then lions. The kind that get ye in the back when it's turned."

Roelaren says, "Some power."

Leafiara says, "Always with the cryptic comments."

Speaking to Alosaka, Pietra asks, "You think this one will bring peace?"

Amos says, "Sometimes chaos is a necessary evil, even if we fight against it, even if we dislike it. Look what has come from it."

Amos nods at Vaemyr.

Vaemyr says, "Power needs balances."

Speaking to Alosaka, Fahlo says, "Not circular at all, but that was a good try."

Speaking softly to Amos, Chandrellia asks, "It's not over Amos, where are the ones you placed into protective custody, Judge Renpaw, the Councilwoman, where are they now that the Knave has been captured?"

Alosaka quietly says, "I think peace and security require strength."

Speaking darkly to Amos, Draccor says, "Maybe you should retire from all this and go bake cookies instead."

Amos grins.

Viva says, "Embracing the chaos eh."

Roelaren says, "Ye talk a good game."

Speaking to Amos, Geijon asks, "Where did th' Zul Wagoneers go?"

Arianiss mutters, "..going to be some flying chaos coming soon.."

Leafiara says, "That's a very relevant question, where Renpaw is. Cordarius claimed he 'disappeared,' which doesn't line up with your story."

Speaking to Amos, Evia asks, "Are you saying..emrace the chaos LeafiAmos?"

Amos says, "The wagons remain in the forest."

Roelaren says, "And that is all it is."

Speaking to Amos, Goldstr asks, "Does ye ever listen to yerself?"

Roelaren says, "A game."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "Yes, and sometimes even our foes can be great allies if the situation is correct."

Speaking softly to Amos, Chandrellia says, "Those people are our citizens, now you need to let them go."

Speaking in Guildspeak to Arianiss, Wrichie says something you don't understand.

Speaking to Evia, Pietra says, "I'm super tired too."

Speaking to Arianiss, Wrichie says, "Aye, I heard tale of some manticore that attacked Icemule here recently."

Amos says, "Of the ones left, they held invar weapons, and salve used to harm those with Everblood."

Speaking to Pietra, Iskandr exclaims, "Hey, by the way!"

Xorus says, "Ah. That salve."

Speaking to Wrichie, Arianiss whispers aloud, "On the 12th the gnome creator intends to demonstrate it here, and attempt to auction it."

Leafiara slowly asks, "Why is there a need for anti-Everblood salve at the moment?"

Speaking to Iskandr, Pietra asks, "What now?"

Speaking to Amos, Goldstr says, "I heards enuff a yer yakkin."

Goldstr waves.

Goldstr just went west.

Falicor says, "It does seem like whoever orchestrated tonight was wildly incompetent."

Amos grins at Leafiara.

Speaking to Pietra, Iskandr says, "No, just a hello."

Thrassus asks, "Are there bearers of Everblood about or was that just lure filler?"

Fahlo says, "I'm with Goldstr."

Speaking to Iskandr, Pietra says, "Yes, hello."

Fahlo says, "This is a waste of time."

Chandrellia softly asks, "I don't care about no damn weapons, where is Judge Renpaw, and the Councilwoman?"

Darcena mutters, "We had to have this conversation far away from the food and booze."

Speaking to Amos, Fahlo says, "You'll get yours."

Draught says, "That trick getting us off the bridge was pretty good, though."

Fahlo just went west.

Arynth thoughtfully says, "Didn't figure we had anyone running around with Everblood in the veins."

Alosaka yells, "Farewell!"

Draught says, "And annoying."

Amos says, "Alendrial will be safe and home soon. She's under the Gryphon's care I am told."

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "Yeah, thought we wiped out the last of them with the Blameless."

Amos nods at Chandrellia.

Speaking flatly to Darcena, Raelee says, "... the kitchens are just inside."

Roblar deeply says, "Ah thought da bridge wud take me to another valence.."

Amos says, "Renpaw. I hope only for good news."

Speaking to Amos, Arynth prompts, "And Judge Renpaw?"

Roblar deeply says, "Looked rainbowy wid da ice."

Speaking to Roblar, Pietra says, "Next time, maybe bridge to Keep."

Speaking to Amos, Geijon says, "We kept close eyes on th' Holding, aye."

Chandrellia squints at Amos.

Chandrellia softly asks, "And the Councilwoman?"

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "Wasn't the Consortium the one who escorted him away? So you should know where to go to inquire about him."

Speaking to Raelee, Darcena complains, "I didn't stand around this whole time. I worked up an appetite. There was a lot of saving Roblar's arse, healing other people too, dragging people around, fighting stuff, and bashing cannons."

Xorus says, "There are likely pockets of Blameless. Such as what Thadston had infiltrated when he was searching for Disean."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra says, "You'll never get an answer."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Arynth says, "He just mentioned Alendrial."

Xorus says, "Besides. Grishom has Everblood in him."

Berkana says, "There's also Yurk."

Speaking to Darcena, Raelee repeats, "Kitchen."

Speaking quietly to Xorus, Arynth notes, "Stone is a matter for another time."

Chandrellia softly says, "Sorry a bit loud."

Amos says, "Goodnight everyone. Well fought, even that madman Thadston. I am glad to finally be shed of this Knave business...for the town, as we have much more opportunity and promise ahead of us that we do not need to be bogged down by enemies vying for control of our streets. The Knave captured...Mother unmasked...we all did well. Well indeed."

Amos waves.

Lord Amos just went west.

Discussion Afterward

Chandrellia softly says, "You aren't welcome in this town and never will be."

Leafiara says, "Where is Thadston, anyway..."

Arynth asks, "We just allow him to walk free?"

Aethyra says, "Hmm."

Speaking quietly to Leafiara, Alosaka says, "The irregular militia recovered him."

Speaking to Alosaka, Leafiara repeats, "Irregular militia?"

Draccor darkly says, "There Amos goes, to start his cookie empire."

Iskandr says, "Last I saw him was out on the ice trashing ships."

Speaking to Arynth, Pietra says, "Of course. Boot lickers win."

Draught says, "I'm off to bed."

Vaemyr says, "Looked like his guys."

Alosaka quietly asks, "You know, not the rogue one?"

Roelaren says, "Me too."

Darcena hisses, "W-They are not rogue and they are not irregular."

Speaking slowly to Alosaka, Leafiara asks, "Wait, you're saying the Warcats escorted him away?"

Chandrellia softly says, "I am just glad Mother was able to slip past and get away, at least there is some good in tonight ending."

Vaemyr says, "So I think Thadston is safe for now, well if you call overloading pylon energy into his body 'safe.'"

Alosaka quietly says, "It looked like militiamen. And women."

Kasula says, "Good night LP."

Falicor says, "Well fought."

Roelaren says, "Rest well all."

Roblar deeply says, "Night alls."

Roelaren says, "See ye tomorrow."

Iskandr says, "Well that was.....I have no idea what side I fought on in that one, but my boss was here and felt bad missing out."

Speaking slowly to Alosaka, Leafiara says, "Maybe that's just regular militia."

Evia says, "Nothing wrong with being irregular..unless...well you know."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me wanna know why Lady Lasrya wash up sho late."

Speaking to Pietra, Arynth asks, "What did I miss?"

Speaking to Raelee, Darcena asks, "...Kitchens?"

Speaking to Arynth, Pietra says, "I don't even know anymore."

Speaking to Pietra, Arynth asks, "Why were we just sitting here conversing with Amos instead of stringing him up?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Wish we could of kept Amos talking a bit longer about Stephos, I'm certain it's no cooincidence anymore that he showed up after he was lead away."

Speaking to Darcena, Raelee says, "Inside."

Alosaka quietly asks, "They did beat him up that one time, didn't they?"

Chandrellia softly says, "I'm going to town to do some good, this place stinks of lies and deceit."

Falicor says, "I didn't even get to smash anyone important."

Speaking flatly to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "Of course not."

Speaking to Arynth, Pietra says, "Because people are stupid."

Speaking drunkenly to Arynth, Gutstorm slurs, "Me had da shame question."

Leafiara says, "Hope Thadston's alright."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth asks, "Mayor?"

Iskandr says, "Night all, watch out for roving maticores on the walk home I suppose."

Speaking tiredly to Arynth, Leafiara asks, "Yes?"

Asben nods at you.

Asben says, "Me too."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "He'll slip up eventually, but we need to reestablish some authority here to deal with him now."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth asks, "What bloody happened?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Leafi why dintcha kill Amosh."

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara admits, "I have no idea."

Berkana says, "Ugh, sunshine."

Emmisive says, "Till next time Balantine."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth asks, "How did Amos get here?"

Darcena just strode in.

Pietra says, "No sunshine."

Darcena says, "Excellent."

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara asks, "...he walked?"

Darcena takes a bite of her garlic-rosemary turkey.

Vaemyr says, "For now we need to treat Amos as what he appears, play his own game."

Draccor darkly says, "You all have a good morning."

Arynth wryly asks, "I assume the Knave's ships are sunk. Where is the Knave himself?"

Vaemyr says, "Lure him into a false sense of security."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "No, I think I'll pass."

Speaking to Leafiara, Darcena says, "We took care of him, Leafiara."

Speaking to Darcena, Leafiara asks, "Thadston?"

Falicor says, "I am off to smoke and watch the sun rise."

Darcena says, "He ... wasn't looking so good there at the end."

Roelon deeply says, "And now ah must seek rest, the battle was long. And the outcome..well. Ah need some ale."

Darcena says, "But we took care of him."

Speaking curtly to Vaemyr, Arynth says, "Amos will get no semblance of respect from me."

Wrichie says, "Aye, I think I'll start making my way back home to Mule. Glad I was able to assist ye all. You all be safe."

Meril says, "And you would sure lose the fight if you assaulted him head on here, without knowing more about his abilities. Just like Casiphia. But the aura of this place is a little lighter with him gone, at least."

[General] Fahlo thinks, "Good night Landing. Long live the Landing and those who defend it."

Speaking to Leafiara, Darcena says, "I assure you, it is better than what he was planning when he was standing on the roof and telling me he was too busy to talk to me."

Alosaka quietly says, "Amos did seem a little better in a fight than I expected from a merchant."

Gutstorm sings with jollity:

"Yoink"

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Draccor says, "Next time you need mercs to hire I charge double."

Darcena says, "I'm sure Raelee can corroborate."

Speaking carefully to Darcena, Raelee says, "That is true."

Speaking to Alosaka, Guarrin says, "Given his background...not that surprising."

Leafiara says, "Amos had years of military background. That's why he actually first ran for marshal, not the Steward of the Guilds."

Vaemyr says, "I'm just saying I don't think combat is the answer here, not currently at least."

Alosaka quietly says, "And the tattoos."

Asben says to Draccor, "You, sir, are a wanton, orc-mating hawknose!"

Guarrin adds, "He is also Kindred."

Speaking to Alosaka, Darcena says, "Perhaps you should let the tattoos go."

Alosaka quietly asks, "Probably some sort of tribal ritual?"

Speaking quietly to Darcena, Alosaka says, "Right."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "Yeah. But I'm tired after Dennet, Praxopius, Malluch, and every other schemer who we all know is awry and won't do anything about."

Speaking to Alosaka, Dendum says, ""Hrmm, would be interesting to know of that ones past."

Speaking evenly to Alosaka, Darcena says, "I would... approach that carefully."

Alosaka quietly says, "Well, it seems we'll have plenty of opportunities to learn more about him."

Darcena pleasedly says, "Excellent."

Alosaka quietly asks, "Who knows, maybe as our new mayor?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Perhaps a break from things then, or hey maybe this time you could go lead the Rooks."

Alosaka quietly says, "Oh, wouldn't that be something."

Darcena wistfully says, "It would make meetings much more entertaining to watch."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "It seems they still back Casi even after tonight."

Leafiara says, "Which is... fascinating."

Speaking to Alosaka, Thrassus says, "He's going to be Steward of the Guilds as negotiated."

Vaemyr says, "Yeah... I don't think Amos will leave that as it is."

Guarrin says, "I think I will call it an evening."

Speaking to Raelee, Darcena mumbles, "The food is great."

Speaking quietly to Thrassus, Alosaka says, "Sort of a consolation prize? Or perhaps the real prize after all."

Demandred softly mutters, "The lines in this conflict are very blurry..."

Vaemyr says, "She'll be arrested or used as the method to control both the Rooks and or Thadston."

Speaking to Alosaka, Dendum says, ""Steward of the Guild is what he does now....work with merchants and such."

Speaking to Wrichie, Darcena says, "Thanks for all the help."

Speaking to Alosaka, Thrassus says, "He seems to be a decently skilled administrator, so he will likely do the job well."

Speaking amusedly to Wrichie, Darcena says, "I have precisely 250 silvers on me."

Wrichie says, "Happy to assist."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "He'd have to catch her first."

Leafiara says, "Which..."

Wrichie says, "No tip necessary."

Leafiara says, "Hm."

Asben whispers something to Leafiara.

Speaking to Wrichie, Darcena says, "Couldn't have done it without you."

(Wrichie looks around a little confused and says, "Could someone point me in the direction of the exit please.")

Leafiara whispers something to Asben.

Speaking to Alosaka, Dendum says, ""Was interesting way to talk sense into the Thadston...hitting him with hammer many times."

Balantine quietly says, "Another successful defense of Wehnimer's Landing, mayhaps one day the aggressors will learn...invasions always fail."

Wrichie just went west.

Darcena says, "Portcullis."

Darcena says, "He'll figure it out."

Alosaka quietly says, "Some people learn differently from others."

Leafiara whispers something to Asben.

Balantine quietly says, "Rest well all."

Alosaka quietly says, "I hope Thadston recovers."

Leafiara whispers something to Asben.

Alosaka quietly says, "Everything else... we can figure out later."

Speaking to Alosaka, Darcena says, "I am sure he is being taken care of very well right now."

Speaking to Alosaka, Dendum says, ""He has much to think about."

Leafiara whispers something to Asben.

Speaking to Alosaka, Darcena says, "We take care of our own."

Asben whispers something to Leafiara.

Leafiara whispers something to Asben.

Speaking to Leafiara, Darcena says, "You listened, too."

Vaemyr says, "Anyways just remember, if Amos orchestrated all of it, then it's all been for profit. So think about what he values worth potentially losing a fleet of ships over."

Leafiara shrugs at Darcena.

Leafiara says, "I just wasn't able to find Thadston."

Asben whispers something to Leafiara.

Leafiara says, "So I moved for the cannons."

Leafiara says, "Ironic."

Speaking to Leafiara, Darcena says, "That does you less credit."

Leafiara says, "Since Captain Shinann's mad at me exactly for leaving Thadston to go after the cannons."

Darcena says, "At least you told the truth."

Speaking to Darcena, Leafiara says, "I always do, and it gets me nowhere, over and over."

Darcena says, "Shinann was not understanding everything that was happening."

Alosaka quietly says, "I don't know, I thought the cannons were a pretty vital target."

Speaking to Alosaka, Leafiara says, "Yeah, so did I."

Darcena says, "And I will happily go toe-to-toe with her on it."

Asben whispers something to Leafiara.

Leafiara says, "Maybe I'm done."

Speaking to Leafiara, Dendum asks, ""Oi you did? Then why did you spend hours in the woods ignoring them?"

Alosaka quietly says, "It was chaotic, people did what they could."

Leafiara says, "But.."

Speaking evenly to Leafiara, Darcena says, "She doesn't scare me."

Asben whispers something to Leafiara.

Vaemyr whispers something to Leafiara.

Leafiara whispers something to Asben.

Vaemyr says, "I think I'm going to collapse."

Alosaka quietly says, "I guess we'll give Casiphia a chance to slip away. But if Mother returns, we'll have to deal with that."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara admits, "I think I already have and am running on adrenaline."

Speaking to Thrassus, Darcena says, "Thank you, near pack."

Speaking to Xorus, Darcena says, "Thank you for the rescue."

Thrassus says, "You are welcome."

Xorus says, "Of course."

Leafiara says, "I warned Casi, as Mother, that she couldn't do this dance forever of avoiding being exposed."

Vaemyr says, "Well not many times I die five times in the same night, good think I brought a lot of deeds."

Speaking quietly to Darcena, Alosaka says, "I said, 'Let's tie her up' as soon as we got her. But no one wanted to do that."

Alosaka quietly says, "And sure enough, she got away."

Leafiara says, "Hopefully she sees now that the many of us who were saying to drop her activities and make a formal alliance really was the best move."

Xorus asks, "What was all that noise of Casiphia not being herself?"

Speaking to Alosaka, Darcena says, "Thank you for trying."

Speaking offhandedly to Alosaka, Arynth remarks, "I'm going to suppose a lot has changed for the Rooks, with Mother being revealed and many of them unmasking."

Speaking skeptically to Xorus, Leafiara says, "I think she might have multiple personalities."

Speaking to Xorus, Arynth offers, "A split personality, is my best guess."

Darcena says, "This turkey and I are going to go find Mountan at home."

Xorus says, "It is possible."

Darcena says, "Tired. Hungry."

Darcena sniffs at her garlic-rosemary turkey.

Speaking to Xorus, Thrassus says, "Either she is insane or she's been playing everyone for fools all along."

Vaemyr says, "Well good night all, may you stay safe and well til next time."

Leafiara says, "Ah, Chandy's not here..."

Speaking to Xorus, Arynth says, "She needed a refuge from everything that had happened to her, and thus, Mother became what Casiphia couldn't herself."

Leafiara says, "But she'd been talking about the possibility of Casi having multiple personalities ever since seeing her 'change' at Thadston's hearing."

Dendum asks, "How did such a one climb to be leader of the Rooks though?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth asks, "Where was the Knave apprehended? WHO is he?"

Meril says, "Not like Thadston's spirits in his head, I hope."

Leafiara says, "How she went from so gentle to so... sharp, when fighting the bleakwalker."

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "Stephos was taken in here."

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "But whether he's really the Knave is still up in the air."

Arynth says, "So he was Stephos."

Speaking to Arynth, Thrassus says, "He's a wanted criminal that has sold weapons to the Krolvin to attack the Landing in the past among other things."

Leafiara says, "No... that's not confirmed."

Speaking to Thrassus, Arynth says, "I know that."

Leafiara says, "Now, don't get me wrong, I'd just as soon kill Stephos on sight."

Xorus says, "I would merely hold out a grain of salt. Amos seems to be on terms with Octaven, who has a history of putting faces on other people."

Leafiara says, "So I don't care about him getting caught."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth asks, "He was caught here? I know he ended up here, but where was he actually taken?"

Lady in Waiting Chandrellia just arrived.

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "The Bourthian soldiers took him inside."

Arynth asks, "So they found him out in the Lyserian Hills?"

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "I am still curious about the mine though, Armigers are still guarding the tunnel."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Leafiara says, "Yeah... something's going on out there. It's really odd."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth asks, "And why wasn't Amos murdered the moment he stepped in these walls?"

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara admits, "Because I had a sanct up for Stephos' sake in case he had valuable information on the Knave."

Speaking softly to Arynth, Chandrellia says, "Let me explain best I can."

Leafiara says, "Which he very well might."

Leafiara says, "I don't think Amos wanted the Bourthian soldiers to take him in."

Speaking softly to Arynth, Chandrellia says, "Some here, much smarter then me."

Leafiara says, "He wanted the armigers to get him."

Speaking softly to Arynth, Chandrellia says, "Knew that some may take to fists with the outcome."

Arynth wryly posits, "Think Amos is the real Knave?"

Chandrellia softly says, "Alot of people were on both sides of the coin."

Speaking bluntly to Arynth, Leafiara says, "Yes."

Chandrellia softly says, "Leafi being as smart as she was, knew things may get heated."

Arynth reasonably concludes, "Would explain why he wanted HIS people to take Stephos."

Chandrellia softly says, "And Yes I think in my gut in my heart in my soul Amos is the Knave."

Leafiara mutters, "I can't believe that I told Thadston Mother was probably Casi, he blew me off, and now... ah, whatever."

Chandrellia softly says, "Also I find it interesting he shows up moments after getting the snot kicked out of him by Thadston ready and eager to see Stephos."

Arynth wryly says, "Thadston has a history of not listening to you."

Speaking heavily to Arynth, Leafiara says, "Yeah, tell me about it."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth says, "So nothing has really changed with the Consortium, then.,"

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "Apparently not."

Chandrellia softly says, "Amos has the silver to fund the Knave, he shows one hand and you watch it so you don't see what his other hand is doing."

Arynth asks, "And Amos will still be a Steward? Despite his brawl with a former town marshal through the streets of the Landing?"

Chandrellia softly says, "Yes."

Speaking dryly to Arynth, Leafiara says, "Probably."

Thrassus says, "He will."

Leafiara says, "But, to be fair, we've had plenty worse."

Leafiara says, "Or at least... just as questionable."

Speaking softly to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "True enough though I haven't seen many of them, only heard tales."

Leafiara says, "Cordarius appointed by Earl Jovery with no input from Lylia, for example."

Leafiara says, "Alendrial's a former leader of the Rooks."

Arynth seriously remarks, "Doesn't make it any better."

Thrassus says, "As I said before, he seems to be a competent administrator who will likely do the job well."

Leafiara says, "Pylasar was our previous Regional Envoy and usually wasn't even in this timeline."

Speaking to Thrassus, Arynth says, "He's probably also the leader of a band of outlaws that have been attacking the town for months, for...who knows what purpose."

Xorus says, "This is the same way Empress Selantha consolidated power over the surrounding cities."

Arynth sardonically asks, "This didn't really end anything, did it?"

Thrassus says, "Perhaps, perhaps not."

Speaking softly to Thrassus, Chandrellia says, "Sure, as I have said before, with those he has placed he can bring anything he wants and sell it on the black market, and you all call the Rooks bad."

Speaking to Leafiara, Arynth asks, "Have you spoken to Thadston?"

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "Well..."

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "No, not since the fight. But let me think about that first question."

Arynth wryly says, "Or has no one seen him since he went on his pylon-fueled rage against the Knave's ships."

Thrassus says, "He vanished after that, yes."

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara concedes, "I guess it did, in a sense, since even if Amos is the Knave, he no longer needs that... specter."

Arynth curiously asks, "How's that?"

Speaking softly to Arynth, Chandrellia says, "He is set up now."

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "If the Knave accomplished its goal, then we'll never see the Knave again either way."

Leafiara points at Chandrellia.

Leafiara admits, "It's a... *sort* of victory, I suppose."

Speaking softly to Arynth, Chandrellia says, "He has his position over the guilds, Dunigan whatever his name is, has power of the militia and town guard, he has Malluch as judge."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Arynth says, "But he already had that based on Cordarius's....concessions."

Leafiara says, "Manard, but yeah."

Arynth confusedly asks, "So what was tonight even about?"

Leafiara says, "Even now I wouldn't be surprised if Cordarius is the real Knave."

Speaking softly to Arynth, Chandrellia says, "But it wasn't in stone, I mean it still isn't but still."

Thrassus says, "Manard is the judge, Malluch is a priest of the Blood God."

Speaking wryly to Arynth, Leafiara says, "A fight between Amos and Thadston."

Arynth wonders, "Just him trying to defend his bloody shipment?"

Chandrellia softly says, "That is another Leafi is working on."

Speaking softly to Thrassus, Chandrellia says, "Both fakes if you ask me."

Arynth asks, "And the Knave supposedly trying to steal it?"

Leafiara says, "We probably should have actually attacked the wagons. I don't want to think about what was in the fourth one."

Speaking softly to Arynth, Chandrellia says, "Sometimes, the best place to hide, is right in the open."

Leafiara says, "Ah well."

Xorus says, "The Knave had to be captured for Amos to forever not have been the Knave."

Xorus says, "And now there is no more Knave."

Speaking softly to Xorus, Chandrellia says, "Or for Amos to put that mask away until a later date when its needed for his gain."

Arynth hypothesizes, "If Amos IS the Knave...then tonight would have served his purposes in luring Mother out so he could reveal her identity."

Thrassus says, "Grishom can definitely claim at least demi-godhood at the least. He's likely the most powerful entity in the area since Althedus."

Leafiara says, "I don't think he'll need that persona again if it's him."

Speaking softly to Thrassus, Chandrellia says, "That we agree on."

Speaking wryly to Thrassus, Arynth says, "Althedeus. That's a name we don't need to hear again."

Speaking to Thrassus, Arynth says, "Let's hope Stone doesn't have half as much in store for us as Althedeus did."

Thrassus says, "It may resurface, it's hard to tell."

Arynth wryly remarks, "Why not, everyone else has bloody resurfaced."

Thrassus says, "I doubt that. Grishom seems to intend new creation rather than destruction."

Thrassus says, "Anyway, I am off to rest."

Speaking to Arynth, Leafiara says, "I await Vlashandra figuring out how to resurrect Cyph out of some bottled cerulean fire elementals."

Thrassus says, "Good evening, all."

Arynth offhandedly says, "I'd welcome that over the Althedeus's return."

Arynth wryly says, "Just need someone to necromancy Chaston back into being and it'll be a regular party."

A Knight To Remember - 2021-05-08 - Identity Crisis of Dueling Duality (log)

Contents

The Night in a Nutshell

Quotables

Log

Uneasy Preparations

Taking Positions

Shakeup of Plans

Cool It!

Bridging the Gap

Clouds of War

Acidic Ambush

Tower-Top Clash

Mother Revealed

Final Front

Grudge Matches and Duty

Ships Aflame

Bourth Makes a Move

Amos' Conclusion

Discussion Afterward

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