Ashes to Ashes - 2022-04-02 - Lions and Pylons (log)

Olaesta 2-3, 5122

by Leafiara Autumnwind of the TownCrier

Summary

As Amos arrives with a fleet of four pylon-armed warships, nobody claims to have known they were coming except for Lylia and Vaemyr, the latter of whom says that Trystama revealed that to a small group a few weeks earlier and that it was a deal arranged with Mayor Thadston. However, later in the night, Amos says he doesn't know whether the mayor was informed.

Amos says that his ships sank several dozen krolvin warships while sailing back, so everyone assumes that Tyrrax will now believe the truce was broken. As everyone explains that Tyrrax is looking for the Lalk Morgil, Amos says that he knows where his former acquaintance Praxopius' old caches are and that perhaps everyone can break through the protections and traps to get into them to find if it's in there.

Meanwhile, regarding Amos' removal as Steward of the Guilds, Councilors Leafiara and Pukk express that they would have voted differently had they been informed of the fleet on the way to defend town and say they'll look into rescinding the decision. Amos says the Consortium will want guarantees to prevent such turmoil in the future and we can talk about that later, but for now more important things.

Log

Approaching Ships

[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 Nisugi disk, a black semi-melanistic panther, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, a pale-faced coppery barn owl, a slender blue wand, a jungle samoyed, a resplendent obsidian black raven that is flying around, the Lunok disk, the Nitos disk, a hesitant will-o-wisp spirit that is flying around, the Shaylas disk, the Dwi disk, a small raven that is flying around, the Lankas disk, the yellow Nairena disk, a scaled fire wyrdling, a white-bellied inky black marmoset, the Guarrin disk, the Kellafar disk, the rectangular Perigourd disk fashioned of oiled tanik, a lazy wild pure white dog, the web-draped Missoni disk, the Kiwoeachi disk, a large acorn, an amber-eyed tawny range wolf, a touchy spring spirit that is flying around, a threadbare gak wool snood, a small statue, a large acorn, the Scram disk, an orange sheath, an unlit candle votive, a roasted ratweed tea, a silver-traced carved mahogany cart with some stuff on it, a round silver-banded barrel, an herbal remedy donation bin and some wide stone benches with some stuff on it.

Also here: Imperatrix Lylia, Nisugi, Town Councilor Leafiara, Kiyna, Xorus, Gilgaol, Pietra, Draend, Squire Legionnaire Iskandr who is sitting, Emmeranne, Waywirn who is sitting, Dendum, Lady Ealair, Bernadette, Town Councilor Pukk, Nitos, Lunok, Lady Shaylas, Dwi, Conquerer of Reim Cryheart, Mistress Ycelacie, Lankas, Stormyrain, Kisun who is sitting, Kayse, Epikarik, Vaemyr, Lady Nairena, Sir Guarrin, Lord Kellafar, Perigourd, Conquerer of Reim Missoni, The Notorious Kiwoeachi, Kippe, Scram

Flashes of lightning briefly lightens the sky above Darkstone Bay. The outline of a ship glides into view, darkened still by both storm and distance.

Speaking drunkenly to Dwi, Gutstorm slurs, "He didnt take da bait."

Speaking to Pietra, Pukk says, "We'll see."

Kiwoeachi says, "He wasn't very good at the spellings."

Dendum says, "Hrmm..."

Leafiara curiously asks, "Back again already?"

Pukk says, "Ship."

Vaemyr says, "Well that wasn't want I was expecting."

Speaking to Pukk, Dendum asks, "'You can see a ship from up there?"

Kiyna asks, "Is it the Wyvern?"

Dendum says, "Very tall the Pukk."

Kiwoeachi says, "I like ships."

Lylia says, "I doubt it."

Bernadette softly asks, "Has annaone seen deh Mayer?"

Stormyrain asks, "Did anyone hear back from the Mayor?"

Speaking to Dendum, Pukk says, "Yep."

Kiwoeachi says, "The mayor said."

Cryheart says, "We might be headed to the dock soonish."

Vaemyr says, "Note... the peace agreement is only valid if we don't raise weapons against them."

Kiwoeachi says, "You're on your own."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Well if dem boats wait four more minute, dat would be goot."

Kiwoeachi says, "He threw a fit."

Kiwoeachi says, "And stuff."

Speaking to Pukk, Dendum states, ""Truthfully just see man belts from here."

Speaking to Pukk, Dendum exclaims, "Many belts!"

Speaking to Kiwoeachi, Stormyrain says, "I meant after last night, when the Councilors provided him with Tyrrax's options."

[General] Kisun thinks, "Go stand by the docks holdin flowers, and see how they react to ya's."

Speaking to Dendum, Pukk asks, "So, what you are saying is there are a lot of crotches in your face?"

Kiwoeachi says, "I probably missed something."

Speaking to Stormyrain, Vaemyr asks, "He said something last night?"

Kiwoeachi says, "I was busy last night."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Stormyrain asks, "Tyrrax? Or Thadston?"

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "Nothing that I know of so far."

Pietra whispers something to Gutstorm.

Vaemyr says, "Thadston."

Stormyrain says, "Not that I heard."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Lylia, dere sho many people here, we kin play footsie and prolly not git caught."

Speaking to Pukk, Dendum says, ""Perhaps you can intall some boxes in landing to stand on when you are not trying to start faction war again."

Speaking to Dendum, Pukk says, "You know, that is a good idea."

Guarrin muses, "I suppose we will know if it approaches the sands or the docks directly."

Speaking to Dendum, Pukk says, "You can try standing on the bench for now."

Speaking to Pukk, Dendum says, ""Many thanks."

Speaking to Guarrin, Perigourd says, "I doubt he wants to hove right next to a pylon."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Woohoo voker."

Kisun says, "So, we gonna kill stuffs soon."

Speaking to Guarrin, Perigourd says, "Especially with the mayors point of view."

Leafiara murmurs, "Not yet, Guts."

Speaking worriedly to Guarrin, Missoni says, "If it approaches the docks... I cannot imagine that will be seen as friendly."

Dwi heartily says, "I gonna growl at her early."

Lylia says, "We shall just have to wait and see who is arriving by sea."

Speaking to Missoni, Guarrin asks, "Depends on the flag it flies, eh?"

Speaking to Berost, Pukk says, "Glad you're here."

Kiwoeachi says, "Let's just hop aboard the man o war."

Pukk recites:

"Everybody hug Bernadette"

Kiwoeachi says, "And meet them out there."

Leafiara says, "Did anyone send for Imperial aid? I thought I heard talk that someone had made a request."

Speaking to Missoni, Dendum says, ""It is single ship...."

Kiwoeachi says, "I'm rather notorious, they know me."

Leafiara clarifies, "...of the Vornavis kind."

Kiyna says, "It may not be the krolvin. I don't see the wyvern figurehead from here."

Guarrin says, "I have notified my liege that there is a krol fleet sailing the coast."

Ycelacie curiously asks, "Where is the group?"

Piercing through the storm and night, a second, third, and fourth ship comes into view, manuevering along the rising and falling waves of Darkstone Bay.

Kiwoeachi says, "That's a lotta ships."

Speaking to Dendum, Missoni asks, "Oh?"

Speaking to Missoni, Dendum exclaims, ""err...take that back!"

[Realm] The invoker thinks, "Residents of Wehnimer's Landing, I am currently at Town Square, Small Park and offering spells to those in need."

Nairena asks, "Four?"

Kiwoeachi says, "Well good luck."

Iskandr says, "I may take a stroll down to the sands, if the killing doesn't start with me, let me know when it starts."

Leafiara says, "Ah, so perhaps that... might be a bit late if we can just find the formula, but very well."

A scaled fire wyrdling says, "Kill, Kill, Kill, Time to kill."

Kisun says, "Invokers."

Xorus asks, "Is that Amos delivering a shipment from the south?"

Cryheart says, "Could be anybody at this pont."

Speaking to Xorus, Vaemyr says, "He said he was bringing a fleet."

Speaking to Xorus, Stormyrain says, "That would be welcome."

Kiwoeachi says, "I'll grab the man o war."

Gilgaol says, "Is that Invoker in park."

Missoni agrees, "We cannot tell it is the Wyvern."

Speaking to Xorus, Guarrin says, "That is, perhaps, the most likely scenario."

Kisun says, "Aye."

Missoni says, "And it did not arrive with those yellow motes..."

Leafiara asks, "Wait, Amos said he was bringing a shipment of something?"

Cryheart asks, "Oh, he did?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "A fleet, to fight the Krol."

Speaking dubiously to Vaemyr, Leafiara asks, "When?"

Nairena asks, "Guess what?"

Nairena says, "Asben."

Speaking to Asben, Pietra says, "What? I hugged you, big galloot."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Weeks ago, Trystama told us about it."

Kiyna says, "Could be Amos, yeah."

Speaking to Asben, Nairena says, "We might have stuff to kill."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "Hm..."

Lylia says, "That would certainly be welcome news."

Vaemyr says, "Was what he was supposed to be doing down south, from my understanding."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "No wonder you were thinking this can't possibly end in anything other than more battle."

Cryheart yells, "Run home, children!"

Kiwoeachi asks, "Need me to gather the crew?"

'Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara asks, "Is Thadston aware of this?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "I mean... when you know all the players involved..."

Kiwoeachi says, "The commodore is nearby."

Chandrellia says, "If it just Amos then I may just stay here, he's nothing spoecial, and definitely not worth my time any longer."

Pukk whispers something to Leafiara.

Speaking to Chandrellia, Stormyrain offers, "I'm sure he will find each of you, once he hears."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kiwoeachi asks, "You think they brought candy?"

Chandrellia says, "I hope he does."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra asks, "Change of heart, sounds like?"

Speaking to Kiwoeachi, Leafiara says, "The krolvin? They have wine, but that's about it."

Stormyrain says, "He is still the head of the Consortium and has significant power in that way among the merchants here. I wouldn't dismiss him so easily."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kiwoeachi says, "Ah, they're like that."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kisun says, "Lets mug em.."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kiwoeachi says, "Never trust a person that don't eat sweets."

Chandrellia says, "Nope, just keeping myself out of trouble, at this point, never mind."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kisun says, "For the wine that is.."

Speaking to Stormyrain, Dendum reminds, ""The Amos has ever operated within the laws of landing..such as these things are in landing...will probably not try the murder."

Xorus says, "The Steward of the Guilds is a meaningless, hollow position if it does not have the backing of the Consortium."

Kiwoeachi asks, "Nobody killed Amos yet?"

A scaled fire wyrdling says, "Krolvin are Master Weapon makers."

Kisun raises his whalebone cup in a toast and proclaims:

"May you live as long as you want, and never want for as long as you live."

Pukk says, "Is so good."

Kiwoeachi asks, "Why are the krolvins master weapon makers?"

[General] Iskandr thinks, "Black Sands clear, can see the ships out there though."

Kiwoeachi says, "I thought elves did that stuff."

Ycelacie offendedly asks, "Why does anyone want to kill Amos?"

Speaking to Kiwoeachi, Dendum asks, ""Hrmm practice?"

Kiwoeachi says, "Ah but."

Speaking to a scaled fire wyrdling, Nairena says, "Their weapons look crude, but well made for how they are designed."

Lylia says, "It is good news indeed to have the head of the Consortium returning, if that is the case. People have long underestimated the importance of the merchants and their coffers to provide defense in times of strife."

Speaking to Kiwoeachi, Kisun says, "Erithians better than krolvins."

Leafiara says, "I suppose as long as he can be convinced not to preemptively strike, this isn't the worst outcome."

The four ships maneuver through the bay, gliding in closer to Wehnimer's Landing as they approach the channel near the sea gate. With the distance now shortened, the grey hue of each ship can be seen, along with several glowing pylons mounted upon the decks of each large vessel. Green-eyed metal constructs stand behind several of the pylons, motionless, but their emerald eyes alight with a small viridian blaze.

Kiwoeachi says, "Giants been swinging big hammers for long time too."

Vaemyr says, "Yep."

Xorus says, "Plinite pylons and golems."

Kisun says, "Oh great."

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

Kayse steadily says, "It's Amos."

Cryheart says, "Moving to the docks."

Nairena says, "Ummm."

Kiwoeachi asks, "Artillery?"

[General] Dwi thinks, "We doin black ops stuff."

Kothos says, "...interest..."

Vaemyr says, "Those are the ships Amos was bringing yes."

Leafiara slowly says, "That... would appear to be Octaven and Praoxpius' old resources."

[travel]

A scaled fire wyrdling says, "Da Krols make different weapons den da elves, der's is cold like."

Nairena says, "We in for a fight."

[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 rope-lined wooden plank bridge that leads to the archway of a large moored white-masted ship, a wide ramp, a stack of empty crates, a portly portmaster and a black imperial wagon with a glowing blue-white pylon on it.

Speaking to Nairena, Leafiara says, "No... well, not at the moment."

Speaking to Nairena, Guarrin asks, "Why?"

Cryheart says, "No attacking."

Nairena says, "Pylons being armed."

Cryheart says, "These warships are to help us."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara asks, "How many people did Trystama say this to? Does Thadston know?"

Speaking to Cryheart, Kisun asks, "We trying to have a talk with em?"

Nairena says, "Oh."

Nairena says, "Im so glad im wrong."

Cryheart says, "These are ships Amos promised."

Speaking to Cryheart, Pietra says, "Another talk? Ugh."

A scaled fire wyrdling says, "Thats a Paradox, a Warrior sayin, nae attacking allowed."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Umm... there were a few of us if I remember, I believe Thadston was informed, as this was a request from him."

Speaking to Pietra, Dendum offers, ""Maybe we can get tour of ship?"

Cryheart says, "Perhaps a short talk to welcome the warships to protect us."

Guarrin says, "Perhaps we can leverage these ships in the future."

Cryheart says, "And added to citizens' ships."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara asks, "You're telling me that Thadston requested Amos buy and deliver warships to the Landing?"

Dwi heartily asks, "Him?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dwi let join Cryheart, he gotta bard."

Speaking to Dendum, Kisun says, "Ya gotta promise you gonna swab da deck first.. Then they'll give ya the tours.."

Speaking heartily to Gutstorm, Dwi says, "He did run off wit out us."

Speaking to Kothos, Lylia says, "That would be a yes."

Goldstr says, "Members folks nae attack less ye been hit."

Nairena says, "Thats actually a good use of tax money."

Speaking to Kisun, Dendum says, ""Bah...with all the rain in the landing decks stay clean..."

Speaking slowly to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "That would have been exceptionally useful information whenever you got it."

Earthdiver says, "Greetings."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "I believe he asked for cooperation in defending against this attack, and Amos suggested this, and he didn't turn it down."

Speaking to Kisun, Dendum says, ""Drying something however..."

A scaled fire wyrdling says, "Sure, last time I awaited, all I get is a Volley of Arrows."

Speaking to Lylia, Kothos says, "Your countenance and wit improves all things."

Dwi recites heartily:

"Join a club dat wont haff ye assa member"

Speaking to Chandrellia, Pietra asks, "Want some cake?"

[General] Cryheart thinks, "We are waiting at the North dock."

Speaking to Dwi, Kisun says, "Only club I never liked was a war club.. Too stubby.."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "None of this did I believe was hidden knowledge, Trystama talked about it several times."

Speaking to Pietra, Chandrellia says, "Thanks hoin but not tonight, my nerves are already shot."

Speaking to Dwi, Kisun says, "Like a halflins."

[General] Iskandr thinks, "Some of us are on the Black Sands protecting the gap just in case."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "I understand. I'm just surprised I hadn't heard until just now."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Let us know if ships let out boats to approach the sands."

Speaking to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "Dont feel bad, I didnt either."

Speaking drunkenly to Dwi, Gutstorm slurs, "Member when Dendum had da crush on ye?"

Lylia says, "Yes, I had heard this was part of the reason for Amos' travels. Along with, of course, seeing to the mercantile affairs of the town as the head of the Consortium."

A huge smoke grey imperial warship glides through the waters and comes to dock. The warship has the word "The Leviathan" emblazoned across it.

Speaking to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "Maybe it was just those in the Consortium that he told about it."

[General] Iskandr thinks, "We of course won't kill them unless they start to try to kill us."

Speaking to Kiyna, Kisun says, "No offenses."

Cryheart asks, "Imperial?"

Rhaladin asks, "Imperial?"

Speaking heartily to Lylia, Dwi says, "I think ye should run fer mayer again... nobody would suspect ye if'n dis one died."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Can we take it down?"

Bernadette softly says, "Hmm."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Leafiara says, "No, it seems like Vaemyr and Sir Cryheart already knew this."

Xorus says, "That was one of the Idolone ships."

Speaking to Xorus, Vaemyr says, "It was."

Xorus says, "When Praxopius was here."

Kothos says, "The Leviathan."

Lylia demurs, "Oh, I could not re-enter politics for a generation or so, surely. I would hate to wear my welcome thin."

Chandrellia says, "Oh great."

Speaking warningly to Lylia, Ycelacie says, "I wouldnt say things you don't know about." [I... think that was supposed to be for Dwi?]

A second imperial warship, emblazoned with the word "The Cyclops" glides to a new position along the others at the dock.

Rhaladin asks, "Da plinite weapon ships?"

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Dwi says, "Well den...."

Xorus says, "And that one."

Opalina quietly says, "Oh my."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dwi man dat pylon."

Kiwoeachi exclaims, "Hats!"

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Dwi says, "I think ye should run fer mayer again... nobody would suspect ye if'n dis one died."

Kothos says, "...well, that's a welcome sight."

Xorus asks, "Colossus and Goliath?"

Kiwoeachi says, "Perhaps they have a good hatter."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Well... these aren't mercanaries, so this might not be Amos."

Speaking wryly to Dwi, Leafiara says, "Everyone would."

Speaking to Ycelacie, Lylia says, "You speak with such confidence of matters! How wonderful for you."

Missoni happily says, "Friends."

Kisun says, "Keep one eye on dat second ship..."

Dendum reads, ""Cyclops....hrmph who named these things...next one going to be called giant?"

Speaking heartily to Gutstorm, Dwi asks, "See wot I did der?"

Nairena says, "Those are some impressive vessels."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "I thought you just said this was an expected set of ships."

A third warship moves within the waters, gliding up next to the others before it. The moonlight gleams along the glowing pylons upon the deck of the Goliath.

Speaking to Dwi, Kisun says, "Get it, cause cyclops has one eye.."

Kiwoeachi says, "Goliath."

Cryheart says, "Yep."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Kiyna asks, "Unless he bought these imperial ships?"

Kiwoeachi says, "Close."

Lylia says, "The Goliath."

Kothos asks, "Lylia, are these ships familiar to you?"

Goldstr exclaims, "Big Man a Wars!"

A fourth imperial warship, shade the hue of mist grey, maneuvers through the waters and takes a position near the others. Constructs move and reposition themselves along the deck of the Titan.

Xorus says, "Praxopius' ship."

Nairena says, "Definately named by men... such powerful names."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ida named my boat da Lylia, dey got no magination."

Dwi heartily says, "Uh oh..der's more."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "We expected ships, armed with Plinite weapons, we weren't told of much else."

Opalina quietly exclaims, "Woah these are some impressive ships!"

Speaking to Xorus, Kothos says, "That's intriguing."

Speaking to himself, Kisun says, "I gotta rename my ship.."

Kothos says, "I wonder who command-"

Xorus says, "Unless it was taken, there were 'Lalk Morgil' daggers on that ship."

Leafiara says, "I suppose they do look impressive to those who don't remember then from Glaoveln."

Kothos says, "...who commands them now."

Lylia says, "They look impressive still, even to those of us who are quite familiar with the Glaoveln operation."

Nairena says, "A name like the Blue sapphire or The Sea Flower wouldnt strike as much fear as say.. Titan or Goliath."

Earthdiver says, "Cherry is my favorite as of late."

Speaking to Lylia, Kothos says, "Especially when we have this Lightbringer harbinging."

Vaemyr says, "Anyways, I guess we'll see whom comes to shore to speak."

Lankas softly says, "I would have Unsinkable."

Lankas softly says, "As my ship name."

Speaking to Lankas, Leafiara says, "That's just asking for trouble."

Speaking to a huge grey imperial warship, Perigourd greets, "Hail the ship!"

Speaking to Nairena, Kisun says, "I Captain the Poor Jade Gargoyle. I know what yer sayin.."

Speaking to Kothos, Lylia says, "What a name he arrogates to himself."

Lankas softly says, "Exactly."

Speaking to Nairena, Dendum says, ""Who reads name of ship when it is attacking? Just call them all floating kindling."

Speaking to Lankas, Dergoatean says, "I prefer The Unsinkable II."

Rhaladin says, "Best ah can do is "Sinkable"."

Earthdiver says, "Second time's the charm."

Kisun says, "No attackin.."

Xorus says, "I do not recall the exact division of which ships we built and which came up from Estoria."

Amos' Return

A hulking giantman steps into view along the deck of the Titan, thick burgundy hair sweeping out behind him. His keen gold-ringed green eyes scan the crowd at the docks, and he smirks. He rubs a hand over his trimmed reddish-brown beard and as the ramp is lowered, he marches down to the edge of the dock. Amos grins wide.

Vaemyr says, "Yep."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dish guy?"

Xorus greets, "Amos."

Kothos says, "...that answers my question."

Speaking to Amos, Stormyrain greets, "Welcome back. Seems you don't come empty handed."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "I see you brought what you promised."

Amos says, "Quite the crowd...for an exhiled Steward."

Speaking heartily to Pietra, Dwi says, "Imma jus here to collect da Feras..I wunner where is der mines."

Opalina quietly says, "Amos."

Amos smirks.

Speaking in Giantman to Amos, Guarrin greets something you don't understand.

Speaking to Amos, Kothos says, "Welcome back."

[General] Iskandr thinks, "Let us know if it goes south, though I have the highest regard for all of your political accumen. Can bring a sword to the fight if needed, but otherwise content to sit on the beach playing my biwa and smoking."

Amos bows to Guarrin.

Cryheart says, "Evening, Amos."

Kisun whispers to the group, "I call dibs on one of them ships when we're done with em."

Speaking in Giantman, Amos says something you don't understand.

Speaking to Amos, Ycelacie accuses, "You make me look bad."

Amos nods at Guarrin.

Cryheart says, "Impressive warshps ye bring."

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "You are still the head of the largest merchant collective in town and apparently commanding an impressive fleet. It's an expected crowd."

Leafiara nods.

(OOC) Nairena's player whispers to the group, "I want the Cyclops."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ye dont need all deez boatsh to werk on gear Amos."

Dwi whispers to the group, "One? small thinkin."

Lylia says, "I see news travels more quickly than even the fleetest ships."

Amos nods at Leafiara.

Speaking in Giantman, Dergoatean says something you don't understand.

Kisun whispers to the group, "Figured I wouldn't be greedy."

Speaking earnestly in Giantman to Amos, Guarrin says something you don't understand.

Speaking to Amos, Dendum says, ""Not exiled just...not steward."

Amos says, "I had wondered the crowd was due to word reaching here already of our victories at sea."

Kothos says, "Political news tends to have swift wings, rivaled only by war tidings."

Vaemyr whispers something to Amos.

Zhagen says, "This conversation is way above my head..... literally."

Kiwoeachi asks, "Want me to interpret?"

Stormyrain asks, "Victories at sea?"

Speaking to Amos, Kisun asks, "Victories?"

Speaking to Amos, Stormyrain asks, "..you did not engage krolvin did you?"

Leafiara slowly asks, "...what was the timelines of these victories?"

Cryheart asks, "Ye hae engaged the krol already?"

Amos says, "Several dozen krolvin warships have created a graveyard at the bottom of the western sea, as we made our way here."

Nairena says, "Oh no."

Earthdiver says, "Sounds like you started a war."

Leafiara mutters, "Of course."

Lankas softly says, "That horse."

Chandrellia says, "Thanks."

Speaking to herself, Stormyrain murmurs, "Of course.."

Perigourd says, "That settles matters then."

Speaking to Amos, Kiyna asks, "And... around when was that?"

Kothos asks, "Which ships have they sunk?"

Lankas softly says, "Didn't we see that horse last night."

Speaking to Amos, Kayse commends, "That is quite the accomplishment."

Opalina quietly exclaims, "Glad to hear it!"

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Well I saw that coming."

Kothos asks, "Ours? Or the freeport's?"

Opalina quietly exclaims, "They took out my tooth!"

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara mutters, "You did."

A scaled fire wyrdling says, "Amos is know a Pirate, Hail Da Fat Pirate."

Amos says, "Started a war? The krolvin have been at war with all of the civilized world."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ye mean he a privateer."

Leafiara says, "We were at a ceasefire as of last night. ...were."

Earthdiver says, "An accidental reignition of a war."

Speaking to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "Welp, so much for peace talks, leave to it the one that can hear he was removed from Steward, but doesn't hear anything about peace talks, interesting."

Speaking to Amos, Dendum informs, ""Krolvin had asked for week of peace to find some words in brass."

Amos peers quizzically at Leafiara.

Lylia asks, "Do we know these are the same krolvin? Do all Humans look alike to you, or all Elves?"

Earthdiver says, "Peace is always a fleeting thing around here."

Opalina quietly says, "Maybe not all the fleet got that message."

Kiwoeachi says, "Week of peace? woops."

Kiwoeachi says, "I may have sank many krovlin ships."

Dergoatean says, "Cease fire didn't even last long enough for Thadston to agree to it."

Speaking hopefully to Leafiara, Nairena says, "Maybe they will believe we had nothing to do with it."

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara admits, "Maybe this isn't as bad as some of us are worrying."

Lylia says, "We do not know where Tyrrax hails; he has been using portals to travel."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "We had tried to negotiate a cease fire to gain some time and information, but what's done is done."

Nairena says, "Oh."

Nairena says, "The ships."

Rhaladin asks, "Was there a cease fire, did Thadston agree?"

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara asks, "As Lylia pointed out... were any of the ships you attacked using... unusual magic, for the krolvin?"

Lankas softly asks, "Amos, was there a ship with a large wyvern figurehead?"

Kiwoeachi says, "Sorry, I didn't hear nothin' bout it."

Lylia says, "I would hardly call it done. The fog of war is still thick. Perhaps Amos can help dispel it."

Speaking to Rhaladin, Chandrellia says, "We are waiting his approval or not."

Cryheart says, "What is done is done."

Kiyna says, "There isn't actually a ceasefire yet, no. Not officially."

Kiwoeachi says, "Tell'm they don't wanna mess with us."

Rhaladin says, "No harm done then, I would imagine."

Dendum says, "Perhaps little sparrows do not fly as quickly with news of peace as they do with news of politics."

Kiwoeachi says, "We got a Roblar."

Speaking to Kiyna, Dergoatean says, "But both sides did kind of say there would be a cease fire until there could be a cease fire."

Amos says, "A few employed yellow portals, firing ballista through them. But we closed the distance soon enough, to utilize our pylons."

Rhaladin says, "If they attack now we have four new warships and a Roblar."

Lylia says, "I see."

Leafiara says, "Right then, war preparations it is."

Speaking to Amos, Kothos says, "These ships must be fast despite their size, then."

Amos asks, "I trust this is your warlord you tried to broker peace with?"

Earthdiver says, "I just started this pipe, too."

Xorus says, "Amusing."

Kiwoeachi says, "Let them come, I'd rather meet them face to face."

Speaking to Rhaladin, Dergoatean asks, "Why can't it be one new warship and four Roblar?"

Speaking to Lylia, Chandrellia says, "I do hope they didnt sink the ship with Rian on it."

Vaemyr says, "It was, but I didn't expect us to be able to maintain that peace."

Speaking to Amos, Dendum says, ""Was unlikely landing would find formula anyway...did not even get good description of what it looked like."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ye know, we need to talk ta da mayer bout makin our own navy, we git all kinna uppity warshipsh just parkin in our docksh lately."

Kiwoeachi says, "I've yet to meet a krovlin captain i haven't chewed up and spit out."

Lylia quietly says, "He would be near Tyrrax. We would be lucky if that ship sank, even with Rian upon it."

Vaemyr says, "Such is how things go with Krolvin, no peace ever lasts that long."

Speaking heartily to Gutstorm, Dwi says, "We aint sinkin da Sprout fer no profit."

Kothos asks, "How close is the Lightbringer's ship, do we know?"

Speaking to Amos, Kisun asks, "Were any of the krolvin ships boarded? Any prisoners taken?"

Kiwoeachi says, "No quarter for scum."

Rhaladin says, "I doubt it, with the pylons."

Amos looks over at Kisun and shakes his head.

Rhaladin says, "They don't tend to leave survivors."

Amos says, "We sunk them. We are not pirates."

Kiwoeachi says, "Well at least get the loots."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Privateersh right?"

Dwi heartily says, "Sum us aint."

Rhaladin asks, "They attacked you first anyways, right?"

Amos says, "There is no need to board and inhale the odor of filthy krolvin."

Sanori asks, "So are you guys going to stab each other or...?"

Kiwoeachi says, "Amos not very good at this pirating thing."

Speaking to Amos, Dendum says, "'They have prisoners."

Kiwoeachi says, "Forgot the loots."

Chandrellia says, "I'll be in my office, no need of me to stay any longer."

Speaking to Amos, Kisun says, "That, we both agree on."

Kiwoeachi says, "Supposed grab the booty."

Speaking curiously to Amos, Kayse asks, "Any chance we could get a tour of the ships?"

Speaking heartily to Dendum, Dwi asks, "Wait...we kint sink nuffin cause cibilians?"

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr asks, "I hope that despite... recent events when they next attack the town we can count on the support of your ships?"

Speaking to Amos, Perigourd says, "As slavers, one should consider others that may be aboard their vessels."

Amos asks, "The warlord still seeks this formula, eh?"

Leafiara says, "Worst case, Kharusa and Rian could both be dead now."

Speaking to Dwi, Dendum says, "'Hrmm you go on ship rescue prisoner then sink boat."

Amos asks, "And you have not provided it for him Xorus?"

Amos smirks.

Xorus smirks.

Speaking to Dwi, Dendum says, ""Still it ends with sinking."

Rhaladin says, "Seeks its destruction, if knowledge can be destroyed as such."

Kiwoeachi says, "We need ships that can go under water."

Speaking heartily to Dendum, Dwi says, "Deal."

Kiwoeachi says, "Come up from beneath them."

Xorus says, "I have not bothered to reinvent it yet, but I never received it from Praxopius."

Speaking to Amos, Lylia says, "They wished to crack open his head to find it. They would have found much, but not what they sought."

Speaking to Kiwoeachi, Nairena says, "Good idea."

Kiwoeachi says, "Just use purify air or something to create an air bubble in a little underwater boat."

Kisun whispers to the group, "We still don't have a formula do we? Any closer to 'finding' one?"

Amos says, "The Alchemist has not always made good on his arrangements."

Dergoatean says, "Everyone seems willing to pretend that giving that krolvin that formula will keep it out of everyone else's hands. Including the krolvin."

Earthdiver says, "Or at least, we don't know if we have it. Tyrrax has the key for finding it."

Kiwoeachi says, "Then their cannons means nothin."

Rhaladin says, "There was a submersible at Caligos."

Amos says, "I have only benefited once."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "Part of the reason we wished to get a temporary ceasefire, was to give us time to look, now that we got new information."

Rhaladin says, "Sadly they wouldn't sell it to me."

Speaking heartily to Lylia, Dwi says, "It's talk like dat, dat keeps Guts follerin ye likka puppy."

Kiwoeachi says, "Then there's the pirate queen, we don't hear much from her."

Amos says, "I had to acquire what else I could after he died. In his death, he was more agreeable."

Speaking to Lylia, Kothos says, "Or being less than upfront about information, as I recall you saying."

Speaking to Dergoatean, Pietra says, "We were not giving it to him. We were destroying it in front of him, in exchange for the enslaved."

Kiwoeachi says, "They have many ships i've seen the flotilla."

Speaking to Amos, Perigourd says, "Not just to you though, it seems."

Kiwoeachi says, "Perhaps we could bribe them."

Xorus says, "He would have made a show of destroying his work, and given it to me in private, if he had been serious about giving it to myself."

Kiwoeachi says, "They like treasure."

Kialeigh says, "We should have brought drinks."

Xorus says, "Not this nonsense of having it sent in two years."

Xorus says, "Announcing it in public."

Speaking to Kiwoeachi, Dendum says, ""Hrmm...well could trade...but captain of Krolvin only wants brass words."

Pietra whispers something to Pukk.

Speaking to Kiwoeachi, Dendum says, ""Or words in brass...or whatever it said."

Earthdiver says, "Words in brass."

Amos rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Amos says, "I wonder..."

Earthdiver says, "And apparently moon.."

Speaking heartily to Amos, Dwi says, "Me too."

Speaking softly to Pukk, Pietra says, "I tried, love."

Earthdiver asks, "You have something brass?"

Speaking to Pietra, Pukk says, "I know you did."

Xorus says, "Praxopius used to carry a brass edged case. I would like to look through it, even if it is not a scroll tube or whatever was supposed to be holding the formula."

Speaking curiously to Amos, Guarrin asks, "Where and how did you procure the warships?"

Amos says, "I have much of the Alchemist's inventory still untouched, locked away."

Amos says, "Idolone."

Amos nods at Guarrin.

Speaking to Amos, Perigourd says, "Tyrrax also has some of his belongings."

Speaking to Amos, Lylia says, "That is where Tyrrax claimed to have found some of his treasures. His rings."

Earthdiver says, "We should look through it."

Speaking to Xorus, Kothos says, "Your memory appears to be quite detailed. I take it you'd recognize it if you saw this case."

(OOC) Dwi's player whispers to the group, "Praxopius' holiday snapshots? Booooring."

Amos says, "It was my original investment that helped Praxopius build his warships."

Amos says, "It is only fitting I purchase them back. He is not going to use them."

Kiwoeachi asks, "War, what is it good for?"

Speaking to Kiwoeachi, Nairena says, "Quite a lot actually."

Speaking drunkenly to Kiwoeachi, Gutstorm informs, "Absholootely nuffin."

Xorus asks, "Do you know if there are any thin black-bladed daggers in his inventory?"

Speaking to Amos, Kothos asks, "Was the Alchemist your ally and friend, or neither?"

Speaking to Kiwoeachi, Kisun says, "Obtaining new lands, settling disputes."

Speaking to Kiwoeachi, Dergoatean says, "Absolutely everything, if you ask the krol."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "We have an idea that the words on or in the item might be somewhat hidden, revealed by a special lens."

Xorus says, "They were coated with the contagion used to kill Kragnack."

Amos looks over at Kothos and shakes his head.

Kiwoeachi says, "Hmm."

Sanori asks, "So uh...if you guys kill each other, there will be a ship needing a Captain, right?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Wot da ol shayin, make peash troo war?"

Amos says, "An acquintance, nothing more. He provided us the means to create the handpylons and corner the market on them."

Kiwoeachi says, "Well Jara is back now so tell'm they're in trouble if they think'n causin' trouble round here."

Speaking to Sanori, Kisun says, "I already called first dibs."

Amos says, "In exchange, I funded his warships."

Speaking heartily to Gutstorm, Dwi says, "Swirl'd peas."

Speaking to Amos, Kothos asks, "Equitable. But did he share any of his plans, for coming here?"

Speaking to Kiwoeachi, Nairena says, "New technology, a stronger sense of unity, and some amazing stories to share in the tavern."

Speaking to Kisun, Sanori exclaims, "Well then. You'll need a first mate!"

Sanori says, "And I am a package deal. Two healers for the price of one."

Speaking to Nairena, Kiwoeachi says, "All those things begotten without war as well."

Speaking to Sanori, Kisun says, "Probably a females."

Speaking to Nairena, Kiwoeachi says, "That is not mutually exclusive to wars."

Kialeigh says, "Stop trying to drag me to sea.."

Speaking to Amos, Lylia says, "Then I suppose we should thank you too; building the ships brought an influx of wealth to the town's boatwrights and provisioners."

Amos says, "Truthfully, he seemed mad, and on a course for certain death. I would be lying if I claimed I did not consider acquiring some of his...estate, if you will, should he ever fall."

Sanori says, "It will happen some day soon."

Kialeigh says, "Promises promises."

Speaking to Amos, Kothos says, "It would seem you have, at that."

Amos says, "I have watered the roots of prosperity in Wehnimer's Landing long before I called it home."

Xorus says, "He had a monomania, self-destruction."

Amos nods at Lylia.

Lylia says, "I do not know if monomania is madness. It is what afflicted him."

Speaking skeptically to Amos, Guarrin asks, "And this was the deal you benefited from?"

Pietra whispers something to Kayse.

Unseen or Unforeseen Developments

Amos says, "...and it seems, the town council has repaid me with vindictive measures."

Speaking to Kiwoeachi, Nairena says, "Only when you face the chance of death does one or a whole adapt or die."

Soan says, "Got a place you wanta be? I can probably help you get there!"

Speaking to Amos, Dendum says, ""Ahh you know this council has wanted this for long time."

Dwi heartily says, "I gits paid fer wot I earn."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "Would you like some assistence from some in looking over what you still have in storage of his? We at least have some idea of what we might be looking for."

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "I've been told this was a deal you struck with Thadston, but he declined to tell us. Vaemyr had to relay it moments ago."

Amos says, "A disappointment. But not a surprise, considering the fragile spines of our leaders."

Cryheart says, "So much for gratitude, huh."

Amos asks, "A deal with Thadston?"

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "To bolster our forces with these warships."

Amos shrugs at Vaemyr.

Speaking to Amos, Lylia says, "A pity. If more of the townsfolk had known about the meeting, more voices may have been heard, including those of some of our prominent merchants."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "Just that Thadston was informed you were bringing ships."

Speaking to Amos, Dendum remarks, ""Believe it is pride not spine you broke."

Lylia says, "I have it on authority that none of them were present."

Speaking to Amos, Kothos says, "You may both despise one another, but you share some goals in common."

Lylia adds, "I was not present for the vote either."

Amos says, "Several of the Alchemist's storehouses are well protected. I will speak to my courier and see what is needed, from the angle of aid."

Amos nods at Vaemyr.

Vaemyr says, "I believe it was Trystama who spoke, that you offered to bolster the defenses of the town after the first attack."

Lankas softly asks, "Courier you say?"

Amos says, "I am sure if the Mayor was informed."

Amos says, "I am unsure, I should say."

Speaking to Amos, Lylia asks, "Is your courier traveling with you, or remaining in Idolone?"

Speaking in Dwarven, Dwi heartily says something you don't understand.

Amos says, "He traveled to Idolone. He will return soon."

Lylia says, "The mayor was informed. A new window is already on requisition, I am certain. The glaziers are quite familiar with the size of that one."

Kisun says, "Seems like a good place to continue looking for this formula, is in left-over items that are locked away."

Leafiara says, "If Thadston wasn't informed, I suppose that would explain why he in turn didn't inform anyone."

Rhaladin says, "Ah'm surprised dey hasn't built up ah stockpile by now."

Leafiara says, "The conversation last night could have gone entirely differently had this been common knowledge."

Speaking heartily to Lylia, Dwi says, "We only eber broke dat window fem da inside."

Speaking to Lylia, Kothos says, "Defenestration is an awful fate, depending on how hard the landing is."

Speaking to Leafiara, Perigourd says, "I don't really see that Tyrrax offered much more than reprieve from fairly certain violence in the first place."

Lylia says, "Yes, it is a pity when things are kept quiet or done in haste and secrecy."

Amos asks, "Do you feel better now councilor, with my removal as Steward? Do you somehow feel vindicated for your inability to remain in office as Mayor prior to all of this?"

Amos peers quizzically at Leafiara.

Speaking to Perigourd, Leafiara says, "I meant, on our end."

Sanori says, "Welp. Seems like it is simply posturing and nobody needs healing so I'm going back to work."

Vaemyr whispers something to Amos.

Speaking to Leafiara, Nairena says, "We should assume that the krolvins know or will very quickly learn of these warships."

Sanori says, "You guys have a good night."

Speaking to Perigourd, Pietra says, "He offered the return of the halfling and the scholar. The Militia scholoar."

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "I felt that I respected the people's choices."

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "Having said that..."

Speaking to Kothos, Lylia says, "We are a very hard Landing indeed."

Speaking to Amos, Kisun asks, "May we be granted an opportunity to look through those stoage areas?"

Kayse flatly says, "The people didn't have a choice."

Stormyrain asks, "What people?"

Amos nods at Kisun.

Speaking to Amos, Dergoatean says, "As if you had nothing to do with that."

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "I do find it unfortunate that we didn't receive information about these warships in advance of today."

Speaking to Stormyrain, Dendum says, "'The four in the room."

Amos asks, "Oh?"

Amos peers quizzically at Dergoatean.

Speaking to Kialeigh, Sanori says, "They can't hear the peasants talking anyway."

Kayse sharply says, "I showed up and defended the consortium and Amos and my views weren't even heard."

Lylia says, "All four people. Perhaps half a dozen, if you count the two dissenters."

Speaking to Kayse, Leafiara says, "We did speak back and forth with you."

Stormyrain says, "Certainly you did not include the militia or the leadership of the militia in such a decision. Were the merchants present in large numbers? I didn't even hear about such a meeting until after it had occurred."

Amos grins at Kayse.

Kayse asks, "So what people were represented?"

Speaking to Dendum, Leafiara says, "Two dozen people were in the room."

Speaking to Amos, Kisun asks, "Ah, great! And when would that be possible?"

Amos whispers something to Kayse.

Speaking slowly to Leafiara, Stormyrain asks, "Only two dozen? Out of this entire town? That is certainly not a majority--or even a countable fraction. And did they vote?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Dendum says, ""Ahh well as long as you had two of the dozen to represent entire city.."

Lylia smoothly says, "Then I must have heard from sources who listen better than they count."

Leafiara asks, "How many were in the room when there was this news about the warships that no one told the councilors about until now?"

Vaemyr says, "Might of been a couple dozen people in the room, but the choice was made before the meeting even happened."

Amos says, "I will speak to my courier. He aids in the maintenance of the storehouses. Give me a few days."

Kisun says, "Seems it would be beneficial to search earlier than later."

Amos nods at Kisun.

Lylia says, "Two dozen, then. That is as many as voted for...hmm. I forget."

Kiwoeachi says, "Markx."

Amos says, "He had important business in Idolone."

Kayse whispers something to Amos.

(Dergoatean exclaims, "Armigers!" to himself, quietly but severely, as it was a cuss.).)

Speaking to Lylia, Leafiara says, "It's more than voted for Amos."

Leafiara says, "But you all have gotten in the way of my point."

Speaking to Leafiara, Stormyrain says, "The difference is that conversation did not happen with town elected leadership that then turned around and made a decision that impacted us all."

Amos peers quizzically at Dergoatean.

Speaking in Dwarven, Dwi heartily says something you don't understand.

Speaking to Amos, Kothos says, "Thank you for defending the Landing."

Speaking to Amos, Kisun says, "Aye, a few days sounds great."

Speaking to Amos, Perigourd asks, "We can expect the warships to remain in the bay and defend in case of a Krolvin raid then or did you have other plans for them?"

Leafiara says, "Which, amazingly enough, was going to be that perhaps we can look into retracting the vote."

Lylia exclaims, "How wonderful!"

Amos asks, "The armigers? That helped mend the frayed streets of Wehnimer's Landing as the Knave, Lich and Blood cult overran them after the militia was left in ruin?"

Amos peers quizzically at Dergoatean.

Leafiara says, "I was uninformed of these ships on the way."

Kayse adds, "And the recent krol attacks."

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "We did not know what you were doing. To outside eyes, it looked like not much."

Amos says, "Alas, tonight is not the time to revisit old arguments."

Speaking to Amos, Dergoatean says, "The ones that enforced your brazen coup of elected leadership, yes."

From nearby, you hear Sevanya yell, "Knuckleheads coming!"

Leafiara says, "No, I didn't intend to make an argument."

From nearby, you hear Pookia yell, "Knuckleheasd for life!"

Amos says, "We have a threat against the town. We should not embolden any threats within."

Lylia says, "So true. But it is well worth revisiting the vote, in light of new information."

Leafiara says, "I am telling you I will rescind my vote if I can."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "We should plan defenses."

Amos nods at Vaemyr.

Earthdiver says, "Yeah...we could very well be attacked tonight."

Speaking to Amos, Lylia says, "When something is so large a threat as to have you and Thadston make common cause, then we should not squabble among ourselves."

Vaemyr says, "That's the most important thing now, we are surely to be attacked soon again."

Leafiara says, "I regret that I was not told about the ships on the way or your efforts to buy these ships in defense of our town."

Speaking to Asben, Nairena says, "I need a giant to lean on."

Earthdiver says, "It would be terrible."

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "I will see it to about reinstating you."

Speaking to Lylia, Kisun says, "Agreed."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pietra asks, "Do you always wave with the wind, will you ever gather a stiff spine?"

Speaking to Lylia, Dergoatean says, "I'll have you know I retain every last right to squabble when it comes to that giant."

Speaking to Amos, Kiyna asks, "Just to be sure... the krol you attacked. That was very recent? Or was it a few days out?"

Speaking to Lylia, Guarrin says, "Good bloody point."

Speaking to Pietra, Dendum says, ""No."

Cryheart says, "I agree, we should put aside any differences from the past, and focus on protecting the Landing and the citizens."

Amos grins at Leafiara.

Dwi heartily exclaims, "New grudges!"

Lylia smoothly says, "We should not worry about the weakness or stiffness of our own spines, but about how we may need to rip the spines out of some krolvin backs, now that war may come for us sooner than expected."

Speaking drunkenly to Cryheart, Gutstorm slurs, "Me am not huggin him."

Speaking to Amos, Kothos says, "You can always kill one another later."

Speaking to Lylia, Dergoatean says, "Given his size, it's one of the rare cases where I can truly say I trust him as far as I can throw him."

Speaking to Amos, Kothos says, "After your political alliance runs the way they usually do."

Speaking offhandedly to Amos, Kayse asks, "I wouldn't take back the job if I were you. So they can vote you out again next time they don't like how you look at someone?"

Kiwoeachi says, "I'm with that guy."

Rhaladin says, "He said dey' was attackin afore he was in range."

Speaking to Lylia, Pietra says, "You also are speaking out of both sides of your mouth."

Speaking to Amos, Guarrin says, "I imagine you have searched the ships thoroughly for anything this Praxopius fellow has left behind."

Speaking to Kayse, Leafiara offers, "Then I can resign."

Rhaladin says, "If dey was attackin 'im dey broke da not-truce first."

Amos nods at Guarrin.

Speaking half-heartedly to Cryheart, Dwi asks, "Kin I haffa grudge gainst owls?"

Cryheart says, "Thank ye."

Speaking to Amos, Kisun says, "Seems like the best way to settle our differences is in a round or twelve of drinks aboard those ships. You lead the way."

Kiwoeachi says, "Of course."

Lylia says, "I shall speak plainly, then. Amos should never have been removed. And we are grateful for the ships, and we should show this by countering the prior vote in light of new information."

Kiwoeachi says, "I just saw thru yer armor a bits."

Speaking to Dwi, Nairena says, "Just not with monkeys."

Lylia says, "I say this without any rancor or spite."

Amos says, "What is left unaccounted for that belonged to the Alchemist, exist in several storehouses. Many of them protected in some manner. Trapped, if you will."

Kiwoeachi says, "I wasn't peeking on purpose."

Lylia says, "Only with an eye toward the safety of the town."

Speaking heartily to Nairena, Dwi says, "Monkees is awesome."

Amos says, "I will have my courier provide what information he can within a few days. We have slowly, slowly made progress from time to time."

Amos nods at Xorus.

Kiwoeachi says, "It's just i'm so tall the angle.. ya know."

Speaking to Amos, Kisun asks, "The areas you did search before, were they trapped as well?"

Speaking to Amos, Guarrin asks, "Storehouses in...Idolone?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "How bout dish, give him money fer da boatsh, and let dat be dat."

Speaking to Amos, Lylia says, "That does not surprise me. Praxopius was not a man who trusted easily."

Xorus nods at Amos.

Amos says, "Multiple locations."

Amos nods at Guarrin.

Amos says, "He had one in Idolone, which was destroyed."

Kiwoeachi says, "Hmm."

Vaemyr whispers something to Amos.

Speaking to Amos, Perigourd asks, "Are any local to the bay?"

Speaking to Amos, Lylia says, "Destroyed? I do not think we need to guess by whom."

Amos whispers something to Vaemyr.

Dergoatean says, "These krolvin deserve no favors from us, and we've fought off much worse without the help of this charlatan."

Vaemyr says, "Aye Tyrrax admited to raiding the the one near Idolone."

Speaking to Lylia, Kiyna agrees, "That's the one Tyrrax raided, like as not."

Amos says, "It is no secret, if you ask in Idolone."

Suddenly a massive arrow arcs into the area and slams into the ground!

Vaemyr whispers something to Amos.

Speaking to Kiyna, Kothos says, "Your memory is -"

Amos says, "First it was believed the krolvin had come to find Stephos DeArchon free him."

Gutstorm yells, "Lil tooda left!"

Guarrin mutters, "Bloody wasting logs."

Amos says, "Turns out, they sought the Alchemist's storehouse."

Kothos asks, "...meant to catch our attention, or a wild shot?"

Vaemyr says, "Aye."

Nairena yells, "Knock it off, Knuckleheads!"

Kiyna yells, "Watch it with the ballista! No enemies present!"

Vaemyr asks, "Any chance there might be a storehouse of the Alchemist's things here... in the landing?"

Amos looks over at Vaemyr and shakes his head.

Nairena yells, "You can practice on Gutsy!"

Speaking to Amos, Lylia asks, "With so much, did Praxopius have a master list of his inventory?"

Speaking to Amos, Dendum asks, ""So...Krolvin are attacking wrong town?"

Speaking heartily to Nairena, Dwi says, "I support da knuckleheads... if'n dey select dat targit."

Amos says, "Nothing we have found yet. My courier is recording what we do find."

Amos nods at Lylia.

Lylia says, "It might be as useful to know what was taken by Tyrrax as to know what you still have in store."

Speaking to Dendum, Dergoatean says, "They don't discriminate."

Amos says, "As some if it has quite the promise for a nice profit."

Pietra says, "This is sadly, not unbelievable."

Amos grins.

Kiwoeachi says, "They are probably just looking for better food."

Kiwoeachi says, "Apparently they don't even have candy."

Speaking to Amos, Kisun asks, "Do you trust this courier though? To be truthful in the event that something is found?"

Amos says, "Yes."

Kiwoeachi says, "We have Maags , so they're probably just jealous."

Amos says, "He owes his life to me."

Speaking abruptly to Amos, Raelee asks, "... do you recall any lenses?"

Speaking to Amos, Kothos asks, "Does this one have a name, your courier?"

Amos says, "No."

Amos looks over at Raelee and shakes his head.

Amos nods at Kothos.

Speaking to Amos, Kiyna asks, "The timeframe here is relevant. Was your naval victory against the krol today?"

Leafiara says, "Metaphorical lenses. Like gemstones that absorb moonlight."

Earthdiver says, "Or particularly translucent gemstones that...catch the moonlight."

Speaking to Amos, Kothos says, "Tell me it's not Shrike."

Kothos smiles at Amos.

Amos glances at Kothos.

Speaking to Stormyrain, Dendum asks, ""So we give Krolvin map to warehouse...let them sail away...problem is solved yes?"

Kiwoeachi says, "That's fancy."

Amos asks, "Where did you hear that name?"

Suddenly a massive arrow arcs into the area and slams into the ground!

Vaemyr says, "The warlord."

Speaking to Amos, Kothos says, "It was repeated by the kro- yes, him."

Amos waves his hand in a dismissive gesture.

Amos says, "It doesn't matter."

Kothos says, "The Lightbringer said it."

Earthdiver exclaims, "It sounds like it does!"

Amos says, "His name is Ivorel."

Earthdiver says, "Tell us more."

Speaking to Dendum, Stormyrain asks, "..I don't think Amos will allow the Krolvin to ransack what is left?"

Kothos says, "It didn't sound like- yes, exactly, Earthdiver."

Amos agrees with Stormyrain.

Kothos says, "It was mentioned along with the word courier."

Earthdiver asks, "And what about a Courier? Is this person tied to the Shrike?"

Amos says, "The krolvin having a single trinket of Praxopius's is not to be allowed."

Kothos asks, "Is that Ivorel's ship?"

Speaking to Amos, Dendum asks, ""Hrmm do you name all workers after birds?"

Earthdiver says, "They have many."

Suddenly a massive arrow arcs into the area and slams into the ground!

Dwi heartily asks, "Der's trinket?"

Speaking to Amos, Lylia says, "He has at least eight of them at present."

Amos peers quizzically at Dendum.

Rhaladin yells, "Lil' to da right!"

Speaking to Amos, Pietra asks, "And yet somehow, you are allowed all these things?"

Dendum says, "Sparrows and shrieks..."

Amos says, "Then we will take them from his corpse."

Amos nods at Lylia.

Pietra clenches her jaw.

Amos says, "I acquired them."

Amos nods at Pietra.

Pietra smirks at Amos.

Lylia says, "I shall not be greedy. I would only like one. We can talk of prices."

Amos says, "I did not raid storehouses and raid towns."

Speaking to Amos, Dendum asks, ""You have a bluejay working for you as well? Perhaps cook named Falcon?"

Speaking to Amos, Pietra says, "I heard you say that."

Rhaladin says, "He is nae a slaver."

Speaking to Amos, Pietra asks, "Is there no lengths you will not go to?"

Lylia says, "Nor a Rook."

Kayse whispers something to Amos.

Amos says, "There are lengths I will not go too, yes."

Kiwoeachi says, "I like books, maybe krolvin like books."

Pietra says, "Rhal I wouldn't believe that blindly."

Amos whispers something to Kayse.

Speaking to Lylia, Kothos says, "Good. Despite your family name, I am quite fond of ravens."

Speaking to Amos, Kisun asks, "While going through this alchemists storehouses, if'n we find a runestaff. Any chance you can allow me to 'acquire it' as well?"

Speaking to Kiwoeachi, Lylia says, "Not most of them...but this Tyrrax seems to enjoy the written word."

Speaking heartily to Rhaladin, Dwi asks, "Know wotcha calla feller who makes deals wit slabers?"

Amos smirks at Kisun.

Lylia says, "I am paradoxically fond of them too."

Amos says, "There is always a profit to be gained."

Speaking to Amos, Pietra says, "We've yet to see your boundaries. Where you will stop."

Speaking drunkenly to Dwi, Gutstorm slurs, "We call em Amos?"

Amos nods at Kisun.

Amos laughs at Pietra!

Speaking to Dwi, Rhaladin asks, "Is better tae leave tha portal rings in tha hands o' krol then?"

Kiwoeachi says, "Well i'm carrying far too much junk."

Kiwoeachi says, "They can have some of it if they wants."

Speaking in Dwarven, Dwi heartily says something you don't understand.

Kayse whispers something to Amos.

Speaking to Pietra, Lylia says, "I have not seen him slit the throats of the town guards or use children as shields when attacked, so perhaps those are two such limits."

Speaking to Amos, Kisun says, "Seems only right, we's gonna go through the traps, and the tricks's. I feel a small staff won't go noticed if it's missin."

Kayse smiles at Amos.

Speaking to Kiwoeachi, Dendum says, ""Oi, you are heavier than small ore cart."

Amos says, "You speak as if I invaded your town, enslaved your people, and anointed myself King."

Amos smirks at Pietra.

Pietra slowly empties her lungs.

Speaking heartily to Rhaladin, Dwi says, "Bedder to not and not."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ye tried, we shtopped ye."

Speaking to Amos, Kothos says, "You killed a slaver, once upon a time. I think we know of at least one of your lines you won't cross."

Kiwoeachi says, "Oo."

Amos says, "I merely came and provided a promise, and followed through."

Speaking quietly to Amos, Opalina asks, "Are you a king?"

Kiwoeachi says, "Wrong one."

Amos nods at Kothos.

Kiwoeachi exclaims, "Orb!"

Speaking to Amos, Pietra says, "There's always going to be something worse with you. It never stops."

Speaking to Lylia, Pukk says, "I believe all those rooks that did that were killed off when this Mother took over."

Vaemyr whispers something to Amos.

Speaking to Pietra, Goldstr says, "Amos, who I do detest fer me own reasons, be a Moneymonger who helps in all ways dat pads his pockets."

Amos says, "There will always be something worse than me, yes. But never anything better."

Amos winks at Pietra.

Speaking to Amos, Kisun says, "How does one become a king if not bornt into it? There was some self-appointing done at one time."

Kiwoeachi says, "Good times."

Speaking to Pukk, Lylia replies, "They are a very different organization now than they were with Drangell, it is true."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dat yooz pinion."

Amos whispers something to Vaemyr.

Kiwoeachi says, "Ok i take them back."

Speaking half-heartedly to Pukk, Dwi asks, "Eber notice how many folks talk like dey sum kinda kings?"

Speaking to Amos, Guarrin asks, "Any idea of the number of krol ships remaining after your...run in?"

Leafiara whispers something to Pietra.

Speaking to Amos, Pietra says, "I've met better men than you so many times that you are hardly worth pondering in that regard."

Speaking to Lylia, Pukk says, "So, I wouldn't compare them to the Rooks of old."

Amos shrugs at Guarrin.

Amos says, "We are unclear."

Amos says, "Many of their ships retreated, disappeared, or through portals."

Lylia says, "It is a pity, then, that they have not adopted new feathers to go with their new, kinder hearts."

Vaemyr says, "Aye, that is how they retreated the first night after they attacked here."

Speaking to Pukk, Dendum reminds, "'This mother did try and kill a merchant just because she did not like him."

Leafiara whispers something to Pietra.

Speaking to Dendum, Pukk asks, "Amos?"

Speaking to Amos, Kisun says, "Is there something that requires secrecy? Seems impolite to whisper while you have the attention of so many."

Speaking to Amos, Goldstr says, "We do tankee fer yer aid."

Lylia admits, "As mayor, there were occasionally merchants I wished to kill. I restrained myself."

Speaking to Dendum, Pukk says, "It is more than that."

Amos says, "You speak so sharply, but you are also wound up so tight. So very tight. It makes me wonder if your aggitation is in fact adoration. You would not be the first, or last."

Amos nods at Pietra.

Speaking to Lylia, Kothos says, "I seem to recall a dwarf..."

Lylia says, "'One Landing, One Price,' and you would have thought I had set them on fire by suggesting it."

Speaking to Pukk, Dendum muses, ""No...it is that...with more words attached."

Speaking heartily to Lylia, Dwi asks, "Ye coulda gotta rebate?"

Rhaladin says, "Jes knife em' in an alley an' blame it on Candor."

Pietra smirks at Amos.

Amos says, "I will never love you."

Speaking to Amos, Dergoatean says, "Gross."

Speaking to Dwi, Lylia says, "In a manner of speaking."

Kiwoeachi says, "Another egotistical moop."

Amos nods at Pietra.

Speaking to Amos, Pietra says, "I will not slaver at your feet, you impotent bastard."

Speaking quietly to Pietra, Opalina says, "Sorry guess he's not into ya."

Amos says, "Profit, is my favorite P word. Not Pietra."

Amos smirks.

Speaking to Dendum, Pukk says, "No, it is when the choice of the people is taken away and the town is held hostage, a Judge disappears. All this and more."

Pietra smirks at Amos.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Hehe she call him imptint."

Speaking heartily in Dwarven to Gutstorm, Dwi says something you don't understand.

Speaking to Amos, Perigourd says, "There are more important things to life than profit."

Rhaladin says, "Aye, like more profit."

Speaking to Amos, Kothos says, "I wager you know that, too."

Kiwoeachi says, "That'll teach'm."

Time for a Change?

Amos glances at Leafiara.

Speaking to Amos, Goldstr says, "An ye do be truthfull der."

Leafiara peers quizzically at Amos.

Speaking to Pukk, Dendum says, ""If you think Amos kidnapped a judge...try him in court...do not jump on tower and try and stab him."

Speaking to Amos, Kisun asks, "Seems the talk has turned from, us tourin these ships, to belittlin Pietra. Can we talk about when we're gonna go aboard?"

Speaking drunkenly to Dwi, Gutstorm slurs, "Me neeter."

Amos says, "I find it interesting councilor, that you speak now of "retracting" your vote..."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "But if I had known that he was going to help as this I would not have voted to remove him."

Leafiara shrugs at Amos.

Rhaladin says, "Mos' judges ah met deserve a good kidnappin."

Leafiara says, "What's interesting about it? I laid out my reason."

Speaking to Amos, Pukk says, "I am."

Speaking to Amos, Kiyna says, "You suggested we relent from this infighting. It was a good suggestion. Let's turn to the krolvin."

Speaking to Pukk, Dendum says, "'And Dendum does not believe a Mother of Rooks was trying to stab anyone over a judge of the law."

Kiwoeachi says, "Asking for help from Amos is like asking for help from the lich himself."

Kayse whispers something to Amos.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Well...da lich ish nice, Amosh not sho moosh."

Speaking to Amos, Pukk says, "Not because I like you but if I could see that you are helping the town as this, then I wouldn't have a problem with you."

Amos says, "I am sure many of the merchants in town would be thankful for that. But please, do me the courtesy of at least being honest with yourself in your true reasoning."

Speaking to Pukk, Rhaladin asks, "Mebbe ya shoulda spoke to da mayor ferst before tha vote, dat was his point aye?"

Amos grins at Leafiara.

Vaemyr says, "I suspect the Krolvin will attack soon, maybe as soon as tomorrow night."

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara asks, "I'm sure you're a perfect judge of my reasoning, hm?"

Speaking to Kiwoeachi, Dergoatean says, "I say we leave the blue suffer recipe wherever it is and fight them off on our own."

Speaking to Rhaladin, Pukk says, "He may have not known it seems. We shall find out."

Amos says, "I know you better than you might think."

Amos nods at Leafiara.

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "Only if you're in league with Grishom Stone or some other mentalist."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Guarrin says, "Depends if they thought the ships were merely passing imperials, or hailing from the Landing. If they followed or not."

Leafiara smirks.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "He jush wantsh ye to kish him ring, no do it."

Amos says, "If you understand what drives a person, what motivates them....there is little left to learn."

Kiwoeachi exclaims, "I'm sure that sounds great!"

Speaking to Pukk, Rhaladin says, "This be why I dinnae do politics."

Earthdiver says, "They would probably attack tonight if they knew the truce was broken. No point in waiting and giving us a chance to prepare."

Nairena says, "Let the gods sort it out."

Speaking to Guarrin, Perigourd says, "It's likely they made note of their heading."

Rhaladin says, "Da truce wasn' broken."

Rhaladin says, "Dere was no truce yet."

Kiwoeachi asks, "But what if what drives people is a rolton?"

Speaking heartily to Nairena, Dwi says, "Lemme do it."

Speaking to Earthdiver, Pietra says, "Precisely so."

Speaking to Guarrin, Kothos says, "Considering their naval skill, I think it's best to at least prepare for tomorrow."

Speaking to Guarrin, Vaemyr says, "To Tyrrax those are the same thing, he was pretty clear about that last night."

Speaking to Perigourd, Guarrin says, "Yet, likely set upon common routes from Idolone."

Rhaladin says, "And iffens dey attacked first through portals dey broke the truce nae this fine giant."

Rhaladin points at Amos.

Speaking to Amos, Kisun asks, "And what motivates you to assist us? What is your gain throughout this campaign?"

Earthdiver says, "Tyrrax thinks there is a truce, so there is a truce insofar as war goes."

Earthdiver says, "War is not clean or clear."

Rhaladin says, "Da ballista outrange da pylons."

Amos says, "A Wehnimer's Landing in chaos or ruin is not profitable for me."

Speaking to Rhaladin, Pukk says, "The Town Council is to put a check on the Stewards and Mayor. To try and get around politics and help the town. That is why there are four of us."

Speaking to Amos, Kothos says, "You want to take down slavers."

Amos nods at Kisun.

Rhaladin says, "Dat ballista attacked ferst."

Speaking heartily to Gutstorm, Dwi says, "Spite's good at sortin stuff."

Amos says, "So there will be no golden spurs for me. Just piles of gold."

Amos nods at Kisun.

Speaking to Amos, Stormyrain asks, "When are we not in chaos of some sort?"

Kiwoeachi asks, "Whosa slaver?"

Speaking to Amos, Pukk asks, "I would like to ask you a question. Please?"

Kiwoeachi says, "I thought the chaos is why people came here."

Amos looks over at Opalina and shakes his head.

Dwi quietly says, "Da smaller da pieces...da easier."

Speaking to Stormyrain, Nairena says, "Very true."

Speaking to Stormyrain, Vaemyr says, "I mean... we had a good six months or so..."

Speaking to Amos, Kisun says, "Aye, understandable. Seeing a thriving city is better for ones pockets than rifling through the pockets of the dead."

Amos says, "Councilor Pukk..."

Amos says, "I have seen it all."

Amos smirks.

Amos turns an inquisitive ear toward Pukk.

Kiwoeachi exclaims, "All of it!"

Kiwoeachi asks, "He seen you naked Pukk?"

Rhaladin says, "Iffens seventy garbage scows got sent tae da bottom o' the sea was nae any fault but der own."

Speaking to Kisun, Lylia says, "Especially for one who is no pirate."

Speaking heartily to Pukk, Dwi says, "Don't lettem make fun! I boted against as many times as I could! Ye won."

Speaking to Amos, Pukk says, "Knowing what I know now, I would have not voted as I did. But I would like to know if you would work with all the merchants and get them to create a one price for all races."

Speaking to Amos, Pukk says, "Something Lylia tried in the past."

Amos nods at Opalina.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Or favor dwarfsh at da very leasht."

Leafiara says, "Larton did mention that about one year ago, that you were in discussions toward such."

Amos grins at Pukk.

Speaking to Lylia, Kisun says, "A pirate is one who steals from you at sea. A politician is one who steals from ya on land."

Leafiara says, "However, we saw no progress since then nor signs of it."

Speaking to Amos, Pukk says, "Will you help us with this? This will create more savings but also it will create more spending as well."

Speaking to Kisun, Rhaladin says, "To da' former mayor ya says."

Leafiara says, "That in conjunction with not knowing about these ships led us to believe you were doing little. We're sincere in what we're saying."

Amos says, "It is a measure I have already discussed with the merchants. We are in the process of...ironing out some potential agreements. But a matter for another time."

Lylia lightly says, "Oh, a pity you did not know me better when I was one, then."

Amos nods at Pukk.

Speaking to Amos, Pukk says, "Thank you."

Speaking to Pukk, Dergoatean says, "Seems like the sort of thing you ought to ask a steward of the guilds."

Dwi heartily says, "Poor Larton..."

Amos asks, "You voted for my removal because you believed I was doing little? Or because you believed I was doing a lot against your interests?"

Leafiara raises an eyebrow.

Amos asks, "Am I even allowed to know the reasoning of your vote?"

Speaking to Rhaladin, Kisun says, "Mayor isn't as big a thing. The big thievery happens when ya's becomes a King O' the People."

Rhaladin says, "I dinnae even ken there was ah vote."

Speaking to Dergoatean, Pukk says, "Regardless of the Steward I would like to get the Consortium behind this as well."

Leafiara says, "I just explained it. You appeared to be doing little."

Amos asks, "It is one thing to exclude half of the town in your logic, but surely, you could spare me some?"

Speaking to Rhaladin, Vaemyr says, "It happened very quickly."

Speaking to Amos, Dendum says, "'Perhaps it is best if you put someone else in place anyway with Leafiara's council."

Speaking to Amos, Goldstr asks, "How da Mine doin? an some a da profits goin into da Toen Coffers?"

Leafiara says, "Among other concerns, we had worries about the many merchants who appear to be excluded from your Consortium."

Amos says, "No one is excluded."

Leafiara peers quizzically at Amos.

Rhaladin says, "Was dey excluded or did dey..."

Rhaladin asks, "Opt out?"

Lylia helpfully offers, "I have some notes provided to me about the meeting, if you would like me to read off a few."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "He lyin."

Amos says, "It is open to all to join if they wish. But such membership is...a give and take, if you will."

Lylia says, "I was not there, but I take a keen interest in the town's welfare."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Him lipsh are movin, he defnatly lyin."

Guarrin says, "Perhaps we can focus on the krol fleet."

Amos says, "The benefits of the Consortium are not free."

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "There were explicit rules in your bazaar proposal that no one was allowed to build in it unless they joined--"

Speaking to Guarrin, Leafiara says, "I'm actually inclined to agree with you."

Amos says, "Nothing prevents them from joining."

Amos nods at Leafiara.

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "You perhaps could have spelled that out better."

Speaking to Guarrin, Nairena says, "Wise words."

Stormyrain says, "Mayhaps these conversations should have occurred before rash decisions were made."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "The most valid concern I heard, was that your original appointment was part of the agreement for us to have elections again, and some believed that to be a violation of the rights of the townsmembers, that you received favortism after suspending elections and such."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "That was the thrust of the point from Fahlo and me."

Speaking to Amos, Goldstr asks, "So da Merchants, who make a livin off da townsfolk Nae pay taxes to da Landin Coffers?"

Lylia says, "I believe there was also something about hand-pylons."

Speaking to Goldstr, Kisun says, "Kilron's 35k goes towards the coffers.."

Amos asks, "I find it odd...I was removed for the apppearance of doing little? An interesting perspective. I wonder, if anyone of significance in town were to have rendered the same perception of you? or any of the councilors?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "He tried to take over da town, he Kippenapped judge Renpaw too."

Speaking nonchalantly to Stormyrain, Kayse asks, "Wehnimer's discuss things before making knee-jerk decisions?"

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "There was also concern that you're building the Consortium to a degree that acting as its spokesperson while simultaneously representing the interests of merchants outside the Consortium in a capacity as Steward was a conflict of interest."

Speaking to a pretty flower girl, Nairena says, "Get out of here, you petal pusher."

Amos asks, "Would your title and aura of power also be in danger?"

Amos rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Dwi heartily says, "Lazy gits paid as lazy deserbs."

Lylia says, "And a suspicion that you were providing them to the very krolvin whose ships you sank. I am not sure whether the 'doing little' was the arms dealing or the ship sinking."

Speaking to Amos, Dendum says, ""Council has done much...to stop anything from getting done."

Amos says, "At least I am truly representing others interests."

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "Of those within your group, yes. But that is not all merchants."

Speaking to Stormyrain, Pukk says, "Mayhap. You, who stand there and act like that. Say that we, who are trying for the Town Council should have a vote for everything, every little decision, if so, nothing will get accomplished. Do you get our approval when you recruit for the militia? Do not even talk to me of things like this."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dat funnt."

Speaking to Stormyrain, Pukk says, "To hell with you."

Nairena says, "A strong desire to live to see next week, or month."

Amos says, "You will be hard pressed to find a single living person that does not have a conflict of interest in some manner."

Speaking to Stormyrain, Pukk asks, "I try to do something good and you, YOU, want to judge me?"

Speaking to Pukk, Dendum exclaims, "'Oi, you have been council member for one week!"

Rhaladin says, "To kill dems with da bow, or the maul, or da lance, or da handaxe."

Speaking to Dendum, Pukk says, "And I am trying to do good."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me no got no conflict of inresht."

Speaking to Dendum, Pietra says, "He has lived here nearly his entire life."

Speaking to Pukk, Dendum says, ""Already you said like Leafiara's echo....many voices indeed."

Amos nods at Vaemyr.

Speaking to Pukk, Stormyrain says, "The militia is open to all, with clear and outlined requirements that have been vetted through multiple layers of leadership. The recruit applications are handled, then reviewed by more than one leadership position before approved. If you have issue with it, take it up with the Mayor."

Speaking to Amos, Leafiara says, "Perhaps. Nonetheless, you are in direct competition with most of your constituents."

Speaking to Dendum, Pukk says, "I want to improve the town and not waste time."

Speaking heartily to Pukk, Dwi says, "Ye aint raised bribe prices yet? Dat's nuff."

Speaking to Dendum, Nairena says, "He brings a lot of outside experience to his position."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Would... the appropriate stance here, be to not just put Amos on the list of appropriate candidates if you believe he is still qualified? Let Thadston then choose. The he will of been appointed appropriately if at all, or not if there are better candidates."

Pukk sneers.

Pukk says, "As if."

Speaking to Pukk, Stormyrain offers, "Also, the militia does nothing in terms of making large decisions for the entire town, we simply respond when there is a threat and work with everyone else to defend the town."

Town Councilor Pukk just went west.

Stormyrain shrugs.

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr asks, "Would that potentially be a solution to this?"

Lylia gently reminds, "We stand here among warships, not merchant vessels. And they must be prepared for their purpose. Sir Guarrin is right; we may find ourselves plunged into battle sooner than we think."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "I'm not opposed."

Amos says, "Regardless, if the town council wishes to retract their vote, there will need to be a new....agreement, if you will, reached."

Kisun says, "Seems like arguing over ego's is wasting time.. For the betterment of the Landing."

Speaking to Lylia, Perigourd says, "In which many of us will still stoutly defend as best we may."

Speaking to Lylia, Perigourd says, "Help from others or not."

Dergoatean says, "I have a hard time believing Amos is going to hear arguments for his removal, however compelling, and come to think it was a good idea."

Lylia says, "On that, we all agree. Common ground, even if it is only a small patch of it."

Amos says, "Many of the influential merchants and members of the Darkstone Bay Consortium will expect some measure of guarantees of course, to avoid such turmoil like this in the future, should whims and feelings flare up again."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Wot turmoil? town sheems fine tome."

Speaking to Dergoatean, Leafiara says, "I agree, but nonetheless it's worth mentioning them for those who were unaware."

Speaking quietly to Amos, Opalina asks, "Im sorry, did you come to town to help the Landing? What are those neat Pylons on your ship and how do they work?"

[General] Dwi thinks, "Misser Pukk. Ye pick me fer yer side..I'll bring da stuff frem da roof."

Kiwoeachi says, "There weere those floating eye portal things."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dem merchants shore didnt help us fight the recent invashinsh either."

Preparing for the Storehouses

Speaking to Amos, Dendum offers, ""You could stop letting everyone vote four times in every election...this would perhaps allow for more diverse council."

Amos says, "We will leverage the warships against the krolvin if they return."

Amos nods at Opalina.

Amos says, "It has been discussed. I am not the decision maker in that regard."

Amos nods at Dendum.

Speaking to Opalina, Rhaladin says, "Dey asplode krol real good."

Speaking to Amos, Dendum says, ""Hrmm talks for politicans then."

Dendum nods.

Speaking to Dendum, Vaemyr says, "I believe that is already going to be a change in the next elections, but I think it'll be up to Thadston."

Speaking to Opalina, Lylia says, "I could tell you a bit about them, as could many of us who have been on these ships. They were instrumental in turning the tide at Glaoveln."

Speaking to Opalina, Kisun says, "Finally! Someone on my side.."

Speaking heartily in Dwarven to Gutstorm, Dwi says something you don't understand.

Rhaladin says, "Well, dey asplode anything real good."

Speaking to Amos, Kisun says, "Lets go look at those ships of yours.."

Amos says, "If our attack rattled the measure of peace you had with the krolvin warlord, they will come."

Vaemyr says, "Aye."

Amos says, "We will be ready to answer in kind."

Vaemyr says, "I would expect them as early as tomorrow night."

Speaking to Amos, Rhaladin says, "He seemed tae have ah fragile ego."

Speaking quietly to Amos, Opalina says, "Death to all Krolvin!.. I would love to tour your ship."

Speaking to Amos, Lylia says, "Their Czag was already disinclined to believe the spoken word."

Speaking to Amos, Perigourd says, "Considering he was having a hard enough time seemingly to hold them back, an attack is likely inevitable."

Amos says, "I will send word to my courier to bring to me the information he has collected so far of the Alchemist's storehouses."

Rhaladin says, "Though ah dinnae thing he will attack afore hearin' back from our mayor-king."

Speaking to Amos, Dendum reminds, ""Something made of brass."

Amos says, "Perhaps those gathered here are best suited to breach any protections left behind by Praxopius."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr asks, "Do you plan to take the fight to them? Or should we prepare more to defend the town as a whole as we have been?"

Lylia says, "If Ivorel encounters any kind of master list, that could be especially useful."

Speaking to Amos, Raelee says, "... absolutely."

Lylia says, "As it would allow us to catalogue something of what the krolvin took so we may better brace for what they may turn against us."

Vaemyr says, "I think Raelee has an excellent idea on that regard."

Dwi heartily says, "Merchants in da frent lines."

Speaking to Amos, Guarrin says, "Sir Goldstr pointed out earlier, we do have that seagate, unused as it is. If we can raise it as some of their ships enter. Leverage the use of the warships here..."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Yeah, merchants on da front line, we need cannon fodder."

Speaking to Raelee, Perigourd says, "Just try not to be turned into a frog."

(Dergoatean mutters something about "damnfool" and "politicians" before walking out in a bit of a huff.)

Xorus says, "There are specific things I would certainly be looking for, and those are not including what is not yet discovered."

Guarrin muses, "That might help even the odds a bit."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Raelee says, "It may or may not apply."

Speaking heartily to Gutstorm, Dwi says, "Ye does...I kin work aroun em."

Earthdiver says, "I have been turned into a frog before."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Kisun says, "Meat shields we call em.."

Speaking to Guarrin, Rhaladin asks, "Seagate?"

Speaking to Guarrin, Nairena says, "You forget that we are dealing with krolvins elementalists that are really good with portals."

Speaking to Raelee, Vaemyr says, "But if it does not, I believe in your process, and that the others of us can help if there is anything lacking."

Speaking to Nairena, Guarrin says, "I have not. Stormcrows as well. However, it will help with some of the landings."

Amos nods at Raelee.

Speaking to Nairena, Rhaladin says, "Nae dems power."

Speaking to Nairena, Rhaladin says, "Is da rings."

Speaking heartily to Kisun, Dwi says, "I admit I dunno da butcher shop-keepers name tho."

Speaking to Guarrin, Perigourd says, "Holding them up may make them better targets for the pylons as well."

Lylia says, "We can defend with something sturdier than meat."

Goldstr says, "Aye We has a Sea gate to guard entrance into our Bay."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Raelee says, "Of course."

Pietra says, "You people forget that we have krolvin blood living in our town, friends, family, loved ones. They are not all the enemy."

[General] Pukk thinks, "From former Mayor who relish in somebody new failing or making a mistake, to those that wish to keep pointing fingers instead of correcting mistakes. This is why nothing will get better. Only highlight for tonight is the promise that the merchants are in talks about changing their pricing policy so that all races are treated fairly. Other than that. Blast those of you doing that."

Xorus whispers something to Lylia.

Speaking to Dwi, Kisun says, "Just grab em by the shirt, hold em in fronts of yas, and run towards the fight."

Lylia asks, "Why do you believe we have forgotten this?"

Speaking to Pietra, Perigourd says, "Not all have forgotten that."

Speaking to Dwi, Kisun says, "Ya don't need to know their names."

Earthdiver says, "Tyrrax's goal - at least his stated goal - is not too different from many of ours, with regards to the formula."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ye know, make me wonder if we chased Amosh outta town if he woulda turned dem warchipsh on ush."

Speaking to Pietra, Dendum says, ""Hrmm believe this is why town agreed to search for formula thing."

Speaking to Dendum, Pietra asks, "And give it to whom?"

[General] Pukk thinks, "Oh, and the four ships that we just found out can help us."

Speaking to Pietra, Vaemyr says, "I haven't heard anyone say we were going to percecute our good townsfolk, just those who would attack, kidnap, murder, and enslave those same people."

Speaking to Pietra, Dendum says, ""To protect that blood...to destroy it."

[General] Tayler thinks, "Seems I was right to hang out at my bar and keep drinking instead of sailing back."

Lylia whispers something to Xorus.

Speaking to Pietra, Dendum asks, ""Hrmm could just burn Amos' entire warehouse yes?"

Speaking to Pietra, Dendum says, ""This would solve problem as well."

Amos says, "Just be wise to release your tension this evening. Spare no barbed words, hide no feeling, but get it done this evening."

Speaking to Dendum, Pietra says, "It wouldn't hurt."

Amos says, "Divided defenders are the krolvin's best ally."

Speaking to Pietra, Nairena says, "Choices will be made. We can only hope for a happy outcome."

[General] Dwi thinks, "Da prollem wit takin yer job serious is...it delays da choppin."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Pfft krolvin...."

Speaking quietly to Amos, Opalina asks, "If you find what Xorus is looking for will you sell it to him?"

Earthdiver says, "How convenient that you ran into them tonight."

Speaking to Nairena, Pietra says, "Stop trying to plant flowers in the dead bodies of people."

Amos asks, "Sell it to Xorus?"

Speaking quietly to Amos, Opalina says, "Or to the Krolvin."

Amos says, "If he can afford it."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ash long ash dey bring me boxesh, lettem come."

Rhaladin says, "Dead people grow good flowers jes look at ah graveyard."

Amos says, "Everything has a price."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pietra says, "I don't even have words for you, tonight."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "What do your finance plans look like..."

Speaking heartily to Gutstorm, Dwi says, "We in da rong place."

Nairena sadly says, "War isnt pretty and soldiers and the innocent suffer."

Amos smirks at Vaemyr.

Lylia says, "I do not think either of you have it. Or more accurately, neither of you know if you have it. Praxopius enjoyed puzzles and games."

Xorus says, "I am sure we could find the right terms."

Speaking drunkenly to Pietra, Gutstorm slurs, "It calt liquid courich."

Speaking quietly to Amos, Opalina asks, "How much would something like that be worth?"

Speaking to Amos, Goldstr says, "Many a us nae tinks in terms a profits."

Xorus says, "After all, if I am working on it, it can only increase in value."

Amos shrugs at Opalina.

Speaking to Pietra, Nairena says, "No painting of flowers. I just speak of the nature of war."

Vaemyr whispers something to Kiyna.

Speaking to Amos, Kisun says, "You made good on your word of bringing the ships to the Landing. And we're clear that your goals is to see the city grow. I would like control of these ships be handed over to the city officials. To be used in case of attack."

Nairena says, "Its not pretty or nice or kind."

Speaking to Opalina, Alosaka says, "Destroying it would be worth more."

Rhaladin says, "Dey is nae da citys ships, is his ships."

Amos says, "A formula that could potentially be altered to eradicate all krolvin blood? I could have every Baron and Sentinel of the Empire bidding on it."

Amos shrugs at Opalina.

Amos says, "Who is to say."

Kayse airily remarks, "People are bold this evening. Is there something in the air?"

Lylia notes, "They are Imperial ships. We do not want to rouse their ire as well."

Speaking to Rhaladin, Kisun says, "That's what I'm saying."

Speaking heartily to Nairena, Dwi says, "Ask a mouse."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "Might also kill half the empire too..."

Speaking to Kisun, Rhaladin says, "Ask Leafi to gibs you her warship."

Speaking to Kayse, Perigourd says, "Warships do tend to inspire."

Speaking heartily to Nairena, Dwi says, "Eberyone eats em."

Speaking to Perigourd, Kayse offers, "Maybe the water then?"

Amos says, "They are no longer imperial ships, do not let their paint fool you."

Speaking to Pietra, Dendum says, ""Hrmm perhaps we should just burn the warehouses."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "Some things... are not worth the risk to future other endeavers."

Speaking to Rhaladin, Kisun says, "If Amos's aim is to see the city succeed.. GIVE the city the means."

Lylia asks, "Oh?"

Amos says, "I will have them changed soon."

Rhaladin says, "Dey is... merchent vessels."

Rhaladin asks, "Aye?"

Speaking to Kayse, Perigourd says, "That's why one should carry their own."

Speaking to Dendum, Pietra says, "If only things were that simple."

Amos says, "They belong to me."

Rhaladin asks, "Kin ah buy one?"

Lylia says, "Expecting a gift that large is a kind of piracy. Imagine how beholden we would be if we accepted."

Rhaladin says, "Everyting has a price."

Lylia says, "I doubt the mayor would take it."

Speaking to Amos, Dendum greets, ""Admiral."

Missoni murmurs, "Pardon me."

Lylia admits, "Although he is rather stiff-necked. Not that that is a flaw."

Speaking heartily to Lylia, Dwi says, "Aint a debt if'n dey kint find ye."

Alosaka says, "Certainly, this mayor wouldn't."

Speaking to Dwi, Lylia says, "We live in a town. Those are hard to move or conceal."

Vaemyr whispers somethig to Leafiara.

Rhaladin says, "Dinnae think da whole landin can be affordin' dems honestly."

Rhaladin says, "Mebbe some adventurers in da landing."

Dwi heartily says, "Dis part moobs."

Leafiara whispers something to Vaemyr.

Lylia flatly says, "We could not. Not in the current state. Give us three hundred years, and things will look quite different."

Leafiara whispers something to Vaemyr.

Amos grins at Dendum.

Rhaladin says, "Aye, ah'll be two hunned years dead fer one."

Speaking to Lylia, Kisun says, "Three hundred? Seems reasonable."

Perigourd says, "Fair eve all."

Rhaladin says, "Silly elves acts immortal but yas can catch an arrow to da head sames as me and Lorminstra kin decide she wants ah' new animated puppet."

Speaking to Amos, Lylia says, "It occurs to me that I was remiss."

Speaking in Dwarven, Dwi heartily says something you don't understand.

Amos says, "I have been at sea for awhile. I should find a warm drink and a warm bed."

Speaking to Amos, Lylia says, "I forgot to say welcome back."

Dendum says, "Hrmm rusty cutlass is just over there."

Amos grins at Lylia.

Cryheart says, "Rest well."

Xorus says, "It is good to have you back, Amos."

Rhaladin says, "Good booze there."

Speaking to Amos, Dendum says, ""Believe they have both."

Speaking to Amos, Vaemyr says, "I'm sure Trystama already has those for you arranged."

Speaking to Amos, Nairena says, "You deserve that."

Rhaladin says, "Deys got tequila."

Amos grins at Vaemyr.

Speaking to Amos, Kisun says, "Ya nae have to leave the fleet to the city. Buts how's about parting with just one. I will oversee it's proper treatment. And see to it that it protects the Bay."

Amos says, "Good evening to you all."

Amos smirks at Kisun.

Rhaladin says, "Ah'll chip in."

Kisun just handed Amos some coins.

Rhaladin says, "Ah gots a good seben billion."

Speaking to Amos, Kisun says, "Down payments.."

Rhaladin asks, "Is dat enough?"

Lylia says, "I admire the Council's decision to revisit their votes in light of new information."

Lylia murmurs, "For what that is worth."

Leafiara looks thoughtful for a moment, then shrugs.

[Drakes] Dwi exclaims, "Nite! kept up too long fer jibber jabber!"

Amos stands in front of Leafiara.

Leafiara raises an eyebrow in Amos's direction.

[Drakes] Nairena thinks, "I need a drink... groans."

Archious remarks, "It seems I missed some developments."

Speaking to Archious, Lylia says, "A few."

Amos says, "We can discuss some new agreements, should you and the other councilors revisit your...misjudgement."

Amos gives Leafiara a firm handshake.

Leafiara nods briefly at Amos.

Leafiara and Amos shake hands.

[Drakes] Tayler thinks, "My bar has drinks."

Amos says, "But not this night. We have more pressing matters still out at sea."

Leafiara says, "For now."

Speaking to Lylia, Archious says, "Fortunately the street rats tell all when properly motivated."

[Drakes] Tayler thinks, "Shame you are all not on Teras."

Speaking to Stormyrain, Dendum says, ""See...none of the murders."

Speaking to himself, Kisun says, "Like my ships.."

Amos says, "Marshal."

Amos nods at Stormyrain.

Speaking quietly to Amos, Epikarik says, "I'm goin to watch yer ships, maybe taken fer a spin while ya sleep, but don't worry I got zero experience being a Pirate er a Captain, so things be Okay."

Stormyrain nods at Amos.

Amos smirks at Epikarik.

[Drakes] Nairena thinks, "A real pity."

Lord Amos just went west.

Discussion Afterward

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ye know him aint da hero of dish town, him da villian and now we held hostich by him warchipsh and him greed, but me unnershtand ye gotta do wot besht fer da town at dish current moment in time."

Rhaladin says, "He left da ships."

Kisun says, "I wanted one of them ships.."

Speaking to Epikarik, Peggyanne says, "Ye act as if yer the only one here who aims to steal a warship."

Rhaladin asks, "Anybody up fer some piracy?"

Cryheart says, "Good evening everyone."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "There's one problem with that line of thinking."

[Drakes] Nairena thinks, "Ash and soot getting into my hair and into my gear. Talk about a good time."

Kisun says, "This one's mine."

Speaking to Cryheart, Guarrin says, "Logging tomorrow."

Lylia says, "They are bristling with golems. I imagine they are safe from plunder."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "I can't do it alone."

Speaking quietly to Peggyanne, Epikarik says, "I said I'll watch em, I aint gonna steel em."

Speaking to Guarrin, Vaemyr says, "I certainly expect them to attack tomorrow, and be... uhh particularly angry about it."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Lylia says, "You know...I do not believe he is the hero or the villain."

Speaking drunkenly to Leafiara, Gutstorm slurs, "Me had me fingersh at da ready."

Speaking to Epikarik, Peggyanne says, "Ah good, will make it easier for me crew."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Guarrin says, "Perhaps that will aid us."

Lylia says, "Those ideas are for unsophisticated novels written for youths."

Dendum says, "He is just merchant...in town full of silver greedy people."

Earthdiver says, "We could always extend word to Tyrrax with what happened."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Well me may be a yute, but me know wot me know."

Rhaladin says, "Iffens he was greedy he woulda sold me ah warship."

Lylia asks, "Do you think he is villainous?"

Speaking to Earthdiver, Nairena says, "Lets assume he already knows."

Guarrin says, "Until tomorrow then."

Speaking to Raelee, Vaemyr says, "Do you think if you see Cordarius, if he might be able to arrange for us to hyjack portals again? it would be good to go on the offense and not just defend."

Earthdiver says, "That could end badly."

Stormyrain says, "Merry eve, all."

[Drakes] Tayler thinks, "It washes out."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Dendum asks, ""What great thing of evil has the Amos ever done?"

Speaking to Lylia, Kisun says, "He's an opportunist. He's just looking to be on the side he thinks is going to win."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Amnesia plaguesh ye."

Speaking to Earthdiver, Vaemyr says, "He will no longer believe anything we say I don't think."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "I would save your breath, Guts. It's not as if we haven't had this exact discussion a hundred times."

Earthdiver says, "Won't know without trying."

Speaking to Lylia, Kisun says, "Like the alchemist. He's got all of his possessions, and hasn't gone through them all yet."

[Drakes] Nairena thinks, "This is true. Teras isnt a bad place."

Earthdiver says, "In any case, it's not like we haven't fended off Krolvin armies hundreds of times."

Speaking to Earthdiver, Vaemyr says, "I'm not saying it isn't worth an attempt."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Well me am shtill gonna kill da armdingersh in town and he can nae shtop me."

[Drakes] Nairena thinks, "I have only seen it twice."

Gutstorm begins to walk west but suddenly trips and goes flailing out of sight!

Lylia asks, "I cannot imagine not making that a top priority. The knowledge contained in those warehouses...and how many warehouses? One was lost to the krolvin, and there are more?"

Speaking to Vaemyr, Raelee says, "... I do not see him often."

Lylia says, "I would spend a year in any of them. Praxopius was a prodigy of sorts."

Speaking to Lylia, Dendum remarks, ""Destroying those...would destroy formula."

Speaking to Raelee, Vaemyr says, "Well if you do, I guess we'll see."

Speaking to Lylia, Kisun says, "Aye, he said he's going to set up for us to go through them."

[Drakes] Nairena thinks, "Something about residing on an active volcano.. the island draws in a particular kind of people."

Vaemyr says, "So... something still isn't adding up to me though."

Speaking quietly to Xorus, Opalina says, "Makes wanna start searching every warehouse in all the towns."

Goldstr says, "Take care folks."

Speaking to Dendum, Leafiara says, "Only if we can be certain that the formula is in one of them."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara asks, "Only one thing?"

Speaking to Dendum, Lylia says, "Not necessarily, though. We do not know where it is; only where it is not."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Kisun asks, "What ya got?"

[Drakes] Tayler exclaims, "I'm not crazy!"

[Drakes] Nairena thinks, "Never said that."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Well the biggest one in my mind."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "I'm listening."

Earthdiver says, "Brass will melt...in a hot fire."

[Drakes] Nairena thinks, "Brave."

Speaking to Lylia, Dendum says, ""So it is back for looking for single blade of grass in field of grass."

Vaemyr says, "That's the fact Amos didn't seem to know about something here, in the landing, but the hidden, protected journal brought Tyrrax here."

Earthdiver says, "I did not spend my childhood burning things. Nope, not me."

Opalina quietly says, "I wonder if any of the landing warehouses hold stashes."

Vaemyr says, "While I don't doubt there's items potentially in these other warhouses, there's something here."

Speaking to Earthdiver, Lylia asks, "And what if we find that the formula was not in one of the warehouses at all? Or, more to the point, if all these warehouses were burned, how to prove to the self-proclaimed 'Light-Bringer' that the formula he wished destroyed was gone?"

Vaemyr says, "And I think we should still try and find that ourselves."

Lylia says, "We come again and again to the trouble that we cannot prove a negative."

Earthdiver says, "I'm just stating a fact about bronze. I don't want to be burning down warehouses."

Earthdiver says, "Brass."

Lylia says, "Understood. And good."

Speaking to Lylia, Dendum remarks, ""Seems likely this ends in battle with light-bringer....how could one ever prove thing destroyed is only copy or that those around did not read it? This is impossible."

Speaking quietly to Earthdiver, Opalina exclaims, "I didn't say burn them down I search them!"

Asben whispers something to Earthdiver.

Lylia says, "Nothing of Praxopius' should be burned. It could be more dangerous that way, anyway."

Earthdiver exclaims, "There could be something useful in there!"

Lylia says, "I have been saying it until I was nearly as blue as Tyrrax's hair."

Earthdiver says, "Things."

Opalina quietly says, "Just have to be careful of traps."

Lylia says, "Knowledge is a kind of contagion too."

Speaking to Lylia, Vaemyr says, "Aye if it includes an incomplete version of the poison, who knows whom it might effect if it becomes airborne."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Kisun says, "A very good point. The Krolvin first came here, and searched the townsfolk. They are certain the item they seek IS inside the city."

Rhaladin says, "Cannae destroy knowledge, even ah ken this."

Lylia says, "There are so many threads to be pulled loose and followed."

Earthdiver says, "But if no one can read the formula, it will be secret for a while yet."

Xorus says, "I would settle for having Praxopius' journals for his studies of Larsya and so on."

Speaking to Kisun, Rhaladin says, "Iffens dey has good intel."

Speaking to Rhaladin, Archious says, "Then you can understand why even attempting to destroy this formula is futile."

Earthdiver says, "That is Tyrrax's goal, after all."

Dendum says, "Someone last night said make cure would be only way."

Speaking to Lylia, Dendum says, ""But to do that would need formula."

Speaking quietly to Lylia, Epikarik says, "The best Place to "preserve a formula" like that would be in a walking talking entity, not on paper with some obsolete and mutable alchemical symbology, doubt anything of that magnitute will be in a warehouse."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Kisun asks, "But, like Rhaladin states. What is their intel source?"

Rhaladin says, "Iffens it was nae dat difficult tae create der could be fifty of dese poison formulas floatin' around."

Raelee whispers something to Vaemyr.

Earthdiver says, "No one ever said Tyrrax's goal entirely made sense. I think he is in a bit of a logic bind at this point."

Earthdiver says, "No matter."

Speaking to Kisun, Vaemyr says, "They have one of Fortney's journals, that was protected and needed Tyrrax's lens to read."

Rhaladin says, "Is krol, nae so hot on da logic."

Earthdiver says, "His logic may be a bit flawed."

Vaemyr says, "Possible."

Earthdiver says, "But that is much more his problem than ours."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Kisun asks, "So, they were pointed to the city. By a journal entry?"

Rhaladin says, "We gots four good reasons fer him tae stay away now anyways."

Leafiara asks, "Tyrrax found the gemstone *in* one of the caches, right?"

Earthdiver says, "But that is why he parleyed - he wants our help and is appealing to...whatever he can."

Leafiara asks, "If I heard correctly from last night?"

Rhaladin says, "Dats wha' he said."

Speaking to Leafiara, Archious says, "That was my understanding."

Vaemyr says, "That was also my understanding."

Leafiara says, "Perfect."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Kisun says, "We need to get one of those lenses before we can truly search the warehouses."

Vaemyr says, "Well, the warehouses not being here in the landing, I think we need one of those lenses to start searching potentially hidden areas here..."

Kisun says, "No use in searching and searching if'n we can't uncover the truth written in the texts."

Lylia says, "Yes, those lenses."

Earthdiver says, "The lens stores moonlight. You could probably just use a regular lens and focus...some moonlight. Not sure if it matters what moon."

Speaking to Earthdiver, Raelee says, "Precisely."

Vaemyr says, "Aye."

Lylia says, "We know only what Tyrrax has told us of it, so far. And his own understanding of the tool may be thin."

Earthdiver says, "Perhaps...perhaps someone has some focused moonlight at the ready."

Lylia says, "It may require the light of a certain moon, or a certain phase thereof."

Archious observes, "I wonder what other interesting things they are tinkering around with, even as we speak."

Speaking quietly to Earthdiver, Epikarik says, "Perhaps if ya had da right document, you bring up on top of da mountain, and Dat moonlight WOULD allow ya to read da hidden info."

Dendum says, "His knowledge of how humans work appears thin...item could be here or perhaps is not....Krolvin seems simple minded in regards to fact that shipments get lost or change course."

Speaking to Earthdiver, Raelee says, "It is possible the nature, the shape, the composition of the stone offers a specific refraction. We will likely have to attempt several lenses to settle on the correct one... but conceptually it is simple."

Speaking to Dendum, Lylia says, "They are not stupid, but they are maddeningly, bafflingly direct."

Earthdiver says, "Well..a lens has a focal distance. It can filter out some light and not others. Or amplify some of that light."

Lylia confesses, "I find them almost as foreign as the Ithzir to my way of thinking."

Speaking to Lylia, Dendum says, ""Hrmm they are...crafty."

Dendum says, "Crafty in their own ways."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "I also think... rescuing our half-elven scribe might be extremely important if we can find a way to do that... Tyrrax said he's been recording everything, he may know the information we need."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "Well, assuming he wasn't killed in the recent clashes."

Leafiara says, "But, honestly..."

Earthdiver says, "Yeah...I don't know why Tyrrax told us all of that. It seems a keen vulnerability."

Kisun says, "Like on one of those ships.."

Vaemyr says, "Well, if he was then we don't need to worry about Tyrrax anymore."

Speaking to Dendum, Archious says, "They are..a very young race. Even by human standards."

Leafiara says, "From a purely pragmatic standpoint... if he was killed in the clashes, that would mean Tyrrax was killed as well."

Vaemyr says, "But when have we ever been that lucky."

Speaking to Archious, Dendum says, ""Then be afraid...because they already match the humans at sea and command magic very well."

Lylia says, "I consider Rian Larson an invaluable asset, one we must make all reasonable attempts to reclaim, assuming he has not died at Tyrrax's side -- and I do not think Tyrrax has died. That news would have reached our ears."

Speaking to Dendum, Rhaladin says, "Ah'll be afraid when dey dinnae die to an arrow to da eye."

Speaking to Dendum, Archious says, "They need guidance, a purpose. As all the young races do."

Speaking to Lylia, Vaemyr says, "Agreed, I think he, and the knowledge he has, could be a key in all of this."

Dendum exclaims, "So plan is to rescue half-elf who did not want to go? Sounds like good plan!"

Speaking quietly to Leafiara, Epikarik asks, "If he was a Scribe, den he wrote stuff down, Right up to the point he died, seems there might be a clue in there, if you find his record book, which might still exist, despite his unfortunate deat, if he infact did perish?"

Speaking to Epikarik, Leafiara says, "Amos said they sunk the ships."

Dendum says, "Is better plan than looking into every spy glass and brass mug in city for words."

Rhaladin says, "Da pylons do nae.. nae sink ships when dey hits them ah be thinkin."

Speaking to Rhaladin, Vaemyr says, "Well... parts of them sink at least."

Lylia says, "He said he has much to learn. I do not know that he wished to stay. There is such a thing as making the most of a dire situation."

Rhaladin says, "Mostly all o' dem."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kisun says, "They sunk "some ships." we are unclear on the population of those ships aside from they were krolvin."

Archious says, "Ah, so that's what happened then. This Amos appeared with his own ships and shattered the peace."

Speaking quietly to Leafiara, Epikarik says, "Not like we dont have access to divinators, or divers, seems there be ways to recover information like that."

Speaking to Lylia, Dendum says, ""The burghals have spy glass...but it...looks not far away but at things up close and makes them bigger."

Rhaladin says, "Is tentative peace anyways, Thadston dinnae say nothin."

Speaking to Lylia, Dendum says, ""Wonder if they make those of brass as well."

Speaking to Kisun, Leafiara says, "He said they used golden portals, so they were almost certainly from Tyrrax's fleet."

Lylia says, "When one is chained hand and foot, one finds ways to make the most of circumstances. And not to beg for release in front of one's captor, I imagine."

Rhaladin says, "It sounds like dey attacked him first."

Speaking to Epikarik, Leafiara says, "That I do agree is a possibility, divination."

Kisun says, "We should remain optimistic that the one we seek is still alive."

Speaking to Archious, Vaemyr says, "So... in his defense, I wonder how many of our own vessels have shot or sunk krolvin ships in the past day."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Archious says, "Indeed. I was raiding their shipping just this afternoon."

Vaemyr says, "It's not like when you see Krolvin ships on the ocean you just stop and wave hello."

Rhaladin says, "Dey said da portals attacked dem afore dey could get in range with da pylons."

Rhaladin says, "So it sounds like deys had it comin."

Leafiara says, "Sank a krolvin man o' war earlier today with the Drakes Vanguard, but they certainly didn't use any portals."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kisun asks, "Aye, the same fleet. But Tyrrax wouldn't be stupid enough to attack those warships himself would he?"

Rhaladin says, "Iffens dey attacked first dey cannae be blamin us fer breakin da peace."

Vaemyr says, "As far as we know, Tyrax is the only one capable of opening the portals with his rings."

Speaking to Rhaladin, Dendum says, ""Not so sure Krolvin make such distinctions."

Leafiara says, "Well... it's not as if they appeared to be Landing ships, to be fair."

Lylia says, "They saw these ships; they did not know that --"

Lylia nods at Leafiara.

Lylia says, "Just so."

Speaking to Leafiara, Archious asks, "And given this intervention, the Council has seen fit to reverse its stance on Amos?"

Lylia says, "Now, when they are seen docked here, that is a different matter."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Worse though, these are the ships that attacked Glaoven, of course they'd attack them on site."

Speaking to Archious, Leafiara says, "I can't speak for the council as a whole. However, Pukk and I said we would."

Lylia says, "And a vote must be unanimous."

Kisun says, "Seems we should repaint them."

Speaking to Archious, Leafiara says, "Which is sufficient, since a removal required a unanimous vote."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Raelee says, "... though if another could acquire those rings, I expect they would not be difficult to utilize. Tyrrax is no mage, and he has mastered them."

Rhaladin asks, "Ah dinnae ken abouts Glaoven, is dat da krol town?"

Speaking to Raelee, Vaemyr says, "For sure."

Rhaladin says, "Mebbe they attacks jes 'cos they be here den."

Archious says, "Brokering a peace with the Krolvin, and then welcoming the very person who breaches it."

Archious says, "An interesting tactic."

Lylia says, "It is an island, although the krolvin cannot be said to have towns as we think of them."

Speaking to Raelee, Kisun says, "Just point and bark I'm assuming.."

Speaking to Archious, Rhaladin says, "We say "nae man with giant pylon powered ships, ye cannae dock here"."

Lylia explains, "Glaoveln was the seat of a prior krolvin warlord, Kragnack, who sought a tribute of slaves from us here."

Speaking to Rhaladin, Archious says, "Yes, I see it. This must all look like quite the betrayal from Tyrrax's point of view."

Archious says, "Whoever said he won't trust another word from you was quite correct."

Speaking to Archious, Rhaladin says, "Go tell da constructs tae sail away dens."

Lylia says, "I told him no. I meant this to be the end of the conversation, and he considered it the beginning of a negotiation. I made certain he understood."

Speaking to Rhaladin, Archious says, "I don't care about the constructs, the ships, or even the town."

Archious says, "From an outside perspective, it all looks quite devious."

Archious says, "Not that any of that matters."

Lylia says, "If I were in Tyrrax's place, I would not believe a word we said either. I do not think he will even try to hold his brethren back, and he may well join them in the fight."

Dendum says, "It was only one week."

Lylia says, "We know the truth of it, but he already trusts us little."

Lylia says, "One week during which we did not truly expect to see much change."

Rhaladin says, "Dey barely scratched us da first time, wholly lost da second."

Rhaladin says, "An nows we got more firepower."

Dendum says, "Unless Amos' has very good clerk is possible one week would not be enough anyway to find this thing."

Archious says, "And no further discussion of using the formula, I expect."

Rhaladin says, "Would be stupid tae attack."

Speaking to Lylia, Vaemyr says, "In all honesty I was mainly hoping to be able to better defend ourselves by then... and well these warships should help with that."

Rhaladin asks, "We gots, what... three pylons?"

Rhaladin says, "Dems got twelve a piece at least."

Xorus says, "Amos would never give up something worth more than a king's ransom just to spare a small port town some krolvin violence."

Lylia says, "Every week we buy is better preparation, putting things in order instead of dealing with the chaos of a surprise assault."

Dendum says, "Hrmm...ships are dock are just kindling....perhaps they should not be so stuck for long."

Dendum says, "We learned this when burning the Krolvin ships in Mist Harbor."

Lylia asks, "Agreed. So why is he?"

[Realm] The invoker thinks, "Residents of Wehnimer's Landing, I will be arriving to Town Square, Small Park in approximately 15 minutes to offer spells to those in need."

Vaemyr says, "Again... there's something here."

Vaemyr says, "Worth that."

Archious says, "Constructs to reinforce armigers. He seems quite well entrenched here now."

Rhaladin says, "Da constructs on deck may nae take kindly tae fire."

Dendum says, ""Hrmm but if the Krolvin have longer reach that the Pylons...."

Vaemyr says, "I don't know what it is yet, but there's something here Amos needs to either protect or still find."

Kisun says, "Well, I'd like to stay and chat, but I have some pixies to murder."

Lylia says, "I should see to putting some matters in order myself."

Rhaladin says, "Beware."

Speaking to Xorus, Lylia asks, "Shall I steal you away?"

Vaemyr says, "Aye I should as well..."

Lylia says, "Good evening to you all."

Vaemyr says, "Tomorrow looks like it'll be another late one."

Rhaladin says, "Is early yet."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Anyways, I wish you luck, if you would like to discuss anything else with me let me know."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "The town has no will to do what's necessary."

Archious says, "Well, I think the street rats can fill in the details from here."

Leafiara says, "So I've failed."

Leafiara says, "Amos will fester until it's too late."

Leafiara says, "Just as Dennet did."

Leafiara says, "Praxopius himself."

Rhaladin asks, "Wha be necessary?"

Leafiara says, "Vlashandra."

Speaking quietly to Leafiara, Epikarik says, "What is that Mam, whats necessary."

Leafiara says, "Every single evil to come here, every time, without fail, we all know something's wrong..."

Vaemyr says, "Then don't change your mind if that is what you truly feel, follow your convictions, I can't stop you."

Leafiara says, "But we give them a chance, try to do the 'right thing,' and ultimately people die."

Rhaladin says, "We dinnae ken Walkar was evil."

Rhaladin says, "Not da point though."

Leafiara says, "I can't really speak to Walkar."

Rhaladin says, "Ah see what yer sayin."

Leafiara says, "Or how long the cursed armor was... feared."

Leafiara says, "That was before I moved here."

Leafiara says, "But from what I've seen, we always wait until it's too late to act against a town enemy."

Leafiara says, "I'm tired of it."

Vaemyr says, "I still, don't think I'd change those things, to always believe there is still a bit of hope in someone or something is a blessing."

Speaking quietly to Leafiara, Epikarik asks, "Whats yer proposal, act how?"

Leafiara says, "I wanted to make a preemptive strike, but the same people whose friends and militiamen have been killed because of all the preemptive strikes we didn't make... turn against me over it."

Speaking to Epikarik, Leafiara says, "Assassination."

Leafiara says, "And I didn't even do that, incidentally."

Leafiara says, "All I did was vote for a Steward removal."

Leafiara asks, "And for this little I'm raked over the coals?"

Leafiara says, "You all are on your own."

Leafiara says, "I will not raid Praxopius' caches."

Leafiara says, "I will not accompany Amos' warships."

Rhaladin says, "Dis is why I dinnae get inta politics."

Leafiara says, "I will not battle the krolvin in this waste of a war that should have been avoided when we should have murdered Praxopius in cold blood."

Leafiara says, "I apologized to Stormyrain for not having done so three years ago and she blew me off." [Clarification: in the sense that she gave no response other than a blank expression, though that's edited out as body language usually is.]

Leafiara says, "Nonetheless, that's not any of your problems. You three standing here."

Leafiara says, "To you, I sincerely wish a good night."

Rhaladin says, "She seems tae be a creature o' Thadstons."

Leafiara says, "I have better things to do."