Faendryl fashion and cobbling (log)
This event was held June 10, 2015 as part of the Faendryl Symposium. Log provided by Sparegris.
Japhrimel says, "Anyway.. shoes."
Laelithonel exclaims, "Shoes!"
Tredohal says, "Now for something lighter."
Tredohal says, "As someone who purchases my clothing, this will be interesting."
Japhrimel says, "Or a catastrophic failure.. we shall see."
Japhrimel says, "Either way, should be fun."
Speaking in Faendryl, Aurach softly says, "I shall retire for the evening, much to think on regarding the younger faendryls ease at speaking so easily to tear down other faendryl in front of the lesser races ... good night Ambassador."
Tredohal says, "Good eve."
Japhrimel says, "Anyway."
Speaking in Faendryl to Tredohal, Karluth asks, "I suppose I have missed most of what was to be this evening, yes?"
Japhrimel says, "The next item tonight is going to be a short discussion on fashion with an emphasis on footwear, as I personally enjoy cobbling."
Tredohal says, "Well this is an excellent event."
Tredohal ponders.
Japhrimel says, "If anyone would like to attend such an event, you'll want to join me."
Japhrimel says, "As we are lacking a cobbling warehouse right here, we'll need to go on a short trip."
Japhrimel says, "And by short trip I mean Cysaegir."
Japhrimel says, "As that is the nearest cobbling warehouse."
Speaking in Faendryl, Allereli asks, "No one has a bandit bounty?"
Surleigh shudders.
Speaking to Allereli, Japhrimel says, "And that is a good question."
Japhrimel says, "If anyone has a bandit bounty, please go cancel that now, please and thank you."
Speaking in Faendryl, Durakar says, "Pardon, I must take my leave for a bit."
Japhrimel says, "We'll give it a few minutes in case anyone else is coming, but then head over there."
Japhrimel asks, "Also, anyone here who actually would like me to make them something? show of hands?"
Japhrimel dryly says, "Well, that's encouraging."
Laelithonel exclaims, "Ah was thinkin'!"
Japhrimel chuckles.
Japhrimel asks, "Alright, enough waiting.. we all ready?"
[snipped trip]
Japhrimel says, "Alrighty then."
Japhrimel asks, "Anyone here familiar with cobbling?"
Laelithonel nods at Japhrimel.
Laelithonel cowers.
Japhrimel says, "Good."
Speaking in Faendryl, you say, "Not I.
Japhrimel appears to be reading a large wooden sign.
Japhrimel says, "Alright."
Japhrimel says, "So."
Japhrimel asks, "First volunteer?"
Maetriks nods at Japhrimel.
You raise your hand.
Speaking in Faendryl, you say, "Why not."
Japhrimel removes a length of knotted cord from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel kneels down.
Japhrimel rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Japhrimel quickly takes several measurements of Maetriks's foot and lower leg using his knotted cord.
Japhrimel says, "Alrighty."
Japhrimel stands up.
Lord Japhrimel's group just went through an agate-inlaid door.
Japhrimel says, "There we are."
Luxelle says, "The door was locked! Honest."
Japhrimel exclaims, "Yes, yes it was!"
Japhrimel exclaims, "Okay, so!"
Japhrimel says, "Faendryl Fashion."
Luxelle turns an inquisitive ear toward Japhrimel.
Japhrimel says, "Mine is a rather.. informal lecture."
Japhrimel says, "And I will be working while I do it."
Japhrimel put a length of knotted cord in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel removes a black leather book of patterns from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel flips through a black leather book of patterns.
Japhrimel says, "And while each House would have specific styles and designs, overall you are drawing from the same general pool of ideas."
Japhrimel says, "And while we are many thousands of years since our people were joined, you can still see examples of what people would have worn back then in the nations today.. as long lived as elves are, it hasn't been 'that' long."
Japhrimel says, "Ooh."
Japhrimel flips through a black leather book of patterns.
Speaking to his book of patterns, Japhrimel says, "Yes, you."
Cobblynau removes a tanned rattlesnake skin from his bundle of rattlesnake skin.
Cobblynau offers Japhrimel a tanned rattlesnake skin.
Japhrimel accepts Cobblynau's rattlesnake skin.
Japhrimel put a tanned rattlesnake skin on a sturdy oak worktable.
Japhrimel removes a wedge of greyish white chalk from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel studies his book of patterns for a few moments and then makes a series of complex marks on a tanned rattlesnake skin.
Japhrimel says, "Now, all that changed during the Undear War."
Japhrimel asks, "Is anyone unfamiliar with the Undead War?"
Tredohal smirks.
Japhrimel says, "That is a whole other lecture in and of itself."
Tredohal says, "Of course."
Tredohal nods.
Japhrimel says, "Well, we have... one non dark elf."
Speaking in Faendryl, you say, "I have read a few tomes on it."
Demyse steeples his fingers together, quietly observing his surroundings.
Speaking to Luxelle, Japhrimel says, "Undead war.. big.. bad.. scary.. so on, so forth."
Japhrimel says, "Anyway, the undead war lead to the exile."
Japhrimel put a wedge of greyish white chalk in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel put a black leather book of patterns in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel removes a length of knotted cord from in his bourde vest.
You watch Japhrimel carefully transfer the measurements from his knotted cord onto the surface of the skin.
Japhrimel says, "I feel like I'm preaching to the choir with this lot.. usually it's a bit more diverse."
Japhrimel asks, "Anyone care to point out where New Ta'Faendryl is located?"
Japhrimel put a length of knotted cord in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel removes a short cutting knife from in his bourde vest.
You watch Japhrimel carefully cut along the faint measuring lines on the skin.
Demyse points south.
Japhrimel adopts an agreeable expression.
(Aeavenne waves her hand around vaguely, managing to point in just about every direction at once.)
Speaking in Faendryl, you say, "Just north of Rhoska-Tor."
Japhrimel nods.
Japhrimel says, "Yes, thank you."
Japhrimel put a short cutting knife in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel says, "Before we ended up there, we were actually in Rhoska-Tor."
Japhrimel says, "The area is not known for it's habitable qualities."
Japhrimel removes a piece of cut rattlesnake skin from on a sturdy oak worktable.
Japhrimel put a piece of cut rattlesnake skin on a sturdy shoe form.
Japhrimel removes some light tanned leather from in his ebon cotton trousers.
Japhrimel put some light tanned leather on a sturdy oak worktable.
Japhrimel removes a black leather book of patterns from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel removes a wedge of greyish white chalk from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel studies his book of patterns for a few moments and then makes a series of complex marks on some light tanned leather.
Japhrimel says, "Because of the climate and the conditions, fashions changed.. by necessity."
Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "It is a terrible area but we adjusted."
Japhrimel says, "Loose, lighter materials, that you wont boil in.. organza.. linen.. cotton gauze."
Japhrimel says, "And clothing styles adapted as well as materials.. robes.. underrobes.. sideless tunics."
Japhrimel says, "As much as we change our environment by force of will, we are still beholden to that environment to some degree.. and must act accordingly."
Japhrimel tucks a black leather book of patterns into one of the rune-lined pouches lining the inside of his leather longcoat.
Japhrimel tucks a wedge of greyish white chalk into a velvet-lined pocket inside of his leather longcoat.
Japhrimel removes a length of knotted cord from in his bourde vest.
You watch Japhrimel carefully transfer the measurements from his knotted cord onto the surface of the leather.
Japhrimel says, "Another common item amongst Faendryl fashion, developed likely around that time.. sandals."
Japhrimel removes a short cutting knife from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel put a length of knotted cord in his bourde vest.
You watch Japhrimel carefully cut along the faint measuring lines on the leather.
Japhrimel says, "Not to say I don't love a nice boot."
Japhrimel says, "But sandals are much more practical."
Speaking in Elven, Luxelle says, "Not in the rain and snow."
Japhrimel says, "As well as the lighter materials, we also started to incorporate other materials found in such an environment."
The air calms down around Surleigh.
Japhrimel says, "By this I mean lizards."
(Aeavenne whispers surreptitiously to Sparegris, "Make sure he uses the snakeskin and not the ::mumbles:: skin he used for a pair he made for me.)
Speaking to Aeavenne, Japhrimel exclaims, "Those were cobra!"
Aeavenne looks at Japhrimel and hums.
Japhrimel put a short cutting knife in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Speaking dryly to Japhrimel, Aeavenne says, "So you claim."
Japhrimel says, "Adornments of lizard came into style."
Japhrimel says, "Golden disks as well."
Japhrimel says, "Essentially, taking the environment and making it our own.."
Japhrimel says, "In this, not just changing fashion."
Japhrimel says, "But taking this.. exile... and turning it into a home."
Japhrimel says, "Embracing the new world and new life.. and shaping it into a place to be rivaled by none."
(Sparegris whispers to Aeavenne "Ebon snakeskin would go well with my new corset")
Japhrimel grabs a set of heliodor settings from a velvet-lined pocket inside of his leather longcoat.
Japhrimel asks, "Can anyone tell me what the house gems were?"
Speaking in Elven, Demyse quietly says, "Helidor."
Speaking in Faendryl, Maetriks asks, "Heliodors, right?"
Japhrimel put a set of heliodor settings in his ebon cotton trousers.
Speaking in Elven, Demyse quietly says, "And jet."
Japhrimel says, "Well, that was the Faendryl's yes."
Japhrimel says, "But each House had one that represented them and were used in Heraldry."
Speaking in Elven, Demyse quietly says, "Scarlet despanals as well."
Japhrimel says, "Still are."
Japhrimel says, "Our people rejected such gems.. though the heliodor was it.. we do not use them in heraldry."
Japhrimel says, "Other gems, however, did gain certain... prominence."
Japhrimel nods at Demyse.
Japhrimel says, "Such as despanal."
Cobblynau removes a vial of ebon dye from in his mistwood case.
Cobblynau offers Japhrimel a vial of ebon dye.
Japhrimel accepts Cobblynau's ebon dye.
Japhrimel pours some ebon dye onto his rattlesnake skin and carefully works the liquid into its surface.
Japhrimel asks, "Can anyone here tell me the history of despanal?"
Japhrimel says, "Because it is, quite frankly, fascinating."
Japhrimel put a vial of ebon dye in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel bends over his rattlesnake skin and begins to work.
Speaking in Faendryl, Maetriks says, "It started as alabaster."
Japhrimel nods at Maetriks.
Japhrimel says, "During the Undead War there were locations that held alabaster."
Japhrimel removes a piece of cut tanned leather from on a sturdy oak worktable.
Japhrimel begins to carefully attach a sole to the skin he is working on. He shakes his head as if disappointed by his work.
Speaking in Elven, Demyse quietly says, "And the magic the Faendryl used turned the gemstone."
Speaking in Faendryl, Maetriks says, "Upon Despana releasing her magicks upon the world, the alabaster began to suck in the darkness and altered in state... thus why it is called despanal."
Japhrimel nods.
Speaking softly to Japhrimel, Aeavenne says, "I believe after the war with Despana, so many sorcerous magics were used that the alabaster changed to what we now c."
Aeavenne softly says, "Ops."
Under Japhrimel's masterful hands, a pair of unfinished flats begins to take shape.
Aeavenne blushes a nice shade of light pink.
Speaking in Faendryl, Maetriks offhandedly says, "Or that."Japhrimel says, "Aye, it was discovered that exposure to significant quantities of sorcerous energies would change the gem from alabaster into what later became called despanal.. after Despana, yep."
Aeavenne softly says, "Sometimes my mouth gets away from me. Exactly what you said."
Japhrimel continues joining the pieces of flats together, taking his time to do the best job possible.
Japhrimel grabs a black leather book of patterns from one of the rune-lined pouches lining the inside of his leather longcoat.
Japhrimel flips through a black leather book of patterns.
Japhrimel removes a set of heliodor settings from in his ebon cotton trousers.
Japhrimel flips through a black leather book of patterns.
Japhrimel studies his book of patterns intently, then carefully threads a set of heliodor settings.
Japhrimel put a black leather book of patterns in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel carefully stitches a set of heliodor settings onto his unfinished flats, enhancing their beauty.Japhrimel says, "Now, I use heliodors today, to reflect our past.. and the rattlesnake skin as an example of what was developed during and since the exile.. and because black and yellow are a great combination, thank you very much."
Laelithonel says, "Yellow is always lovely."
Japhrimel leans back with a pleased smile on his face as he looks down at the delicate engraving work he has finished.
Japhrimel's work appears to be nearing completion.
Japhrimel steps back and examines the fruits of his labor, waiting just a moment for the final drops of glue to dry.
Japhrimel removes a pair of ebon flats inset with yellow heliodors from on a sturdy shoe form.
Japhrimel gives his flats a sharp rap, then nods in satisfaction.
Japhrimel rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Japhrimel leans close over his rattlesnake flats, making some subtle adjustments.
Japhrimel squints at some polished ebon skin flats inset with yellow heliodors.
Japhrimel fusses over some polished ebon rattlesnake skin flats inset with yellow heliodors, making small adjustments.
Japhrimel says, "Ah, there we go."
You quietly whisper to Aeavenne, "Loving it and learning much."
Japhrimel says, "No ebon skin shoes today! unless someone requests them."
Japhrimel rubs his rattlesnake flats, dusting off a few stray scraps of leather.
Japhrimel removes a smudge from some polished ebon rattlesnake skin flats inset with yellow heliodors and then holds up his completed work.
Tredohal offers Japhrimel a set of golden disk settings.
Japhrimel offers Maetriks some polished ebon rattlesnake skin flats inset with yellow heliodors.
Japhrimel accepts Tredohal's golden disk settings.
Maetriks accepts Japhrimel's skin flats.
Speaking in Faendryl to Japhrimel, you ask, "Me?"
Japhrimel nods to you.
Speaking in Faendryl to Japhrimel, Maetriks says, "Quite lovely, thank you."
Japhrimel put a set of golden disk settings in his ebon cotton trousers.
Japhrimel removes a length of knotted cord from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel kneels down.
Maetriks put some polished ebon rattlesnake skin flats inset with yellow heliodors in her indigo reticule.
Japhrimel quickly takes several measurements of your foot and lower leg using his knotted cord.
Japhrimel stands up.
Japhrimel says, "Not to give the impression that we all dress like Tehir, but we also have much more elegant and formal wear, as well.. we have not stayed in one place, nor ceased exploration.. we do not stagnate."
Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "You are so talented."
Japhrimel exclaims, "Thanks!"
Japhrimel put a length of knotted cord in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel says, "We have gowns, we have sideless tunics.. we have a variety of things."
Japhrimel says, "One material not mentioned yet is bourde."
Japhrimel says, "A distinctly Faendryl material, as I am sure you all know."
Japhrimel says, "But it is a type of striped silk.
Japhrimel exclaims, "Bourde me!"
Cobblynau removes a bundle of tone-on-tone bourde from in his black silk cloak.
Speaking to Cobblynau, Japhrimel says, "Oh, I like that one."
Tredohal smirks.
Japhrimel removes a roll of tone-on-tone bourde from his bundle of tone-on-tone bourde.
Japhrimel says, "Oooh, yes, I think... yes."
Japhrimel grabs a wedge of greyish white chalk from a velvet-lined pocket inside of his leather longcoat.
Japhrimel says, "Bourde is generally worn for more formal events.. ceremonies."
You quietly whisper to Aeavenne, "Loving the shopping as well."
Japhrimel says, "Then again, those of us who have found bourde far away from home might be guilty of wearing it all the time."
Japhrimel glances at his bourde vest.
Japhrimel studies his book of patterns for a few moments and then makes a series of complex marks on a roll of tone-on-tone bourde.
Speaking to you, Japhrimel says, "This is actually not the pair I was planning to make, but just had an idea."
Speaking in Faendryl to Japhrimel, you ask, "Ohh?"
Japhrimel says, "I mentioned golden disks before, these can serve as adornments.. jewelry, essentially.. worn at wrist, ankle, etc.. and can provide a musical accompanyment."
(Sparegris gives her tongue a sharp twist and tug.)
Speaking to Aeavenne, Japhrimel says, "So keep that in mind next time you're dancing."
Japhrimel nods.
Japhrimel put a black leather book of patterns in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel put a wedge of greyish white chalk in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel removes a length of knotted cord from in his bourde vest.
You watch Japhrimel carefully transfer the measurements from his knotted cord onto the surface of the bourde.
Japhrimel put a length of knotted cord in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel removes a short cutting knife from in his bourde vest.
You watch Japhrimel carefully cut along the faint measuring lines on the bourde.
Japhrimel says, "Now, as I said initially, it was going to be a short lecture... but does anyone have questions? And let me emphasis, this is my interpretation of how things have changed through history, based on personal observations, musings, and wandering."
Japhrimel put a short cutting knife in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Cobblynau offers Japhrimel a vial of honey dye.
Japhrimel accepts Cobblynau's honey dye.
Japhrimel pours some honey-hued dye onto his tone-on-tone bourde and carefully works the liquid into its surface.
Japhrimel says, "My we are a chatty bunch."
Japhrimel put a vial of honey dye in his bourde vest.
Speaking to Japhrimel, you say, "History I can read, seeing is much more...whats the word...interesting."
Speaking in Elven to Japhrimel, Luxelle says, "We are fascinated by your work."
Japhrimel removes a honey-hued tone-on-tone bourde from on a sturdy oak worktable.
Japhrimel put a honey-hued tone-on-tone bourde on a sturdy shoe form.
Japhrimel grabs some light tanned leather from one of the bulging pouches lining the inside of his leather longcoat.
Japhrimel put some light tanned leather on a sturdy oak worktable.
Japhrimel removes a black leather book of patterns from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel removes a wedge of greyish white chalk from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel studies his book of patterns for a few moments and then makes a series of complex marks on some light tanned leather.
Japhrimel exclaims, "Then I will keep working!"
Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "Your work is facinating."
Speaking in Faendryl, Allereli says, "It is probably less frustrating than the training cauldrons."
Japhrimel says, "And after this I've one more design I had in mind, if anyone would like it.. and after that, I will be more than happy to craft a shoe or two of your own designs, if anyone would like."
Japhrimel put a black leather book of patterns in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel put a wedge of greyish white chalk in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel agrees with Allereli.
Japhrimel removes a length of knotted cord from in his bourde vest.
You watch Japhrimel carefully transfer the measurements from his knotted cord onto the surface of the leather.
Japhrimel put a length of knotted cord in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel removes a short cutting knife from in his bourde vest.
You watch Japhrimel carefully cut along the faint measuring lines on the leather.
Japhrimel says, "Cobbling is by no means difficult, if anyone wishes to learn."
Japhrimel says, "Merely repetative."
Japhrimel put a short cutting knife in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel bends over his tone-on-tone bourde and begins to work.
Japhrimel removes a piece of cut tanned leather from on a sturdy oak worktable.
Japhrimel begins to carefully attach a sole to the bourde he is working on. He shakes his head as if disappointed by his work.
Japhrimel mutters welt.
Japhrimel glances at a pair of unfinished shoes on a sturdy shoe form.
Under Japhrimel's masterful hands, a pair of unfinished shoes begins to take shape.
Japhrimel continues joining the pieces of shoes together, taking his time to do the best job possible.
Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "You are like a shoe elf my mother used to tell me about."
Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "But you are not small and green."
Japhrimel asks, "Did she warn you away?"
Japhrimel says, "Mothers tend to warn their daughters away from me."
Japhrimel removes a set of golden disk settings from in his ebon cotton trousers.
Japhrimel removes a black leather book of patterns from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel flips through a black leather book of patterns.
Japhrimel rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Japhrimel studies his book of patterns intently, then carefully threads a set of golden disk settings.
Japhrimel put a black leather book of patterns in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel carefully stitches a set of golden disk settings onto his unfinished shoes, enhancing their beauty.
Japhrimel says, "The fun part of cobbling is the staggering variety you can make with it, just takes far too much free time and a short attention span mixed with an oddly obsessive streak."
Japhrimel leans back with a pleased smile on his face as he looks down at the delicate engraving work he has finished.
Japhrimel's work appears to be nearing completion.
Japhrimel steps back and examines the fruits of his labor, waiting just a moment for the final drops of glue to dry.
Speaking to Japhrimel, you say, "Sounds better than making arrows i will never use."
Japhrimel says, "As I mentioned, the golden disks were sometimes used to provide musical accompanyment."
Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal asks, "Perhaps before I go back to the City you will make a pair for me to bring to the Basilica?"
Japhrimel removes a pair of honey-hued shoes inset with golden disks from on a sturdy shoe form.
Speaking to Tredohal, Japhrimel says, "I would happily."
Japhrimel gives his shoes a sharp rap, then nods in satisfaction.
Speaking in Elven, Luxelle asks, "Are the disks made of gold, or colored golden, Mister Japhrimel?"
Japhrimel leans close over his tone-on-tone shoes, making some subtle adjustments.
Japhrimel fusses over some honey-hued tone-on-tone bourde dancing shoes inset with golden disks, making small adjustments.
Japhrimel says, "In this instance? I'll keep mum.. which should be answer enough."
Japhrimel says, "Yes, a fair amount of hoarding and organizing is required to properly be outfitted for cobbling.. or bum everything off of Riend, from my experience."
Japhrimel rubs his tone-on-tone shoes, dusting off a few stray scraps of leather.
Japhrimel removes a smudge from some honey-hued tone-on-tone bourde dancing shoes inset with golden disks and then holds up his completed work.
Speaking to Japhrimel, Laelithonel says, "Semi organized. More like standin' in a pile of supplies an'climbin' over tiny glass bottles leakin' dye."
Japhrimel offers you some honey-hued tone-on-tone bourde dancing shoes inset with golden disks. Click ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
Speaking in Elven, Luxelle says, "Those are wonderful."
You accept Japhrimel's offer and are now holding some honey-hued tone-on-tone bourde dancing shoes inset with golden disks.
Speaking to Laelithonel, Japhrimel says, "You grab random supplies, mash them together, new design."
Speaking in Elven to Luxelle, Allereli says, "Yes he is very good."
Japhrimel says, "Alright, I have one specific design in mind still..."
Elegantly engraved inside the shoes is the name 'Sparegris'.
Laelithonel says, "Roll in th'pile an'see wha'sticks."
Speaking to Tredohal, Japhrimel says, "Perhaps that can be the set that go home with you."
Japhrimel removes a length of knotted cord from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel kneels down.
Japhrimel quickly takes several measurements of Tredohal's foot and lower leg using his knotted cord.
Japhrimel stands up.
Japhrimel says, "Well, maybe not then."
Japhrimel shrugs.
Japhrimel chuckles.
Japhrimel put a length of knotted cord in his bourde vest.
Speaking in Elven, Luxelle says, "Now I wish I knew a song for shoe-making."
Cobblynau taps something in a glossy black silk cloak fitted with a circular faenor brooch.
Cobblynau removes a bundle of silver-striated bourde from in his black silk cloak.
Cobblynau offers Japhrimel a bundle of silver-striated bourde.
Japhrimel accepts Cobblynau's silver-striated bourde.
Japhrimel removes a square of silver-striated bourde from his bundle of silver-striated bourde.
Japhrimel tucks a bundle of silver-striated bourde into one of the bulging pouches lining the inside of his leather longcoat.
Speaking to Luxelle, Japhrimel says, "If you write one I shall sing it regularly."
Japhrimel put a square of silver-striated bourde on a sturdy oak worktable.
Japhrimel removes a black leather book of patterns from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel flips through a black leather book of patterns.
Japhrimel rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Japhrimel nods.
Japhrimel removes a wedge of greyish white chalk from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel studies his book of patterns for a few moments and then makes a series of complex marks on a square of silver-striated bourde.
Speaking in Elven to Japhrimel, Luxelle says, "If I write one, it will sing your praises."
Japhrimel says, "I've a swelled head enough as it is."
Luxelle chuckles.
Laelithonel sways back and forth.
Japhrimel says, "Oh, also, I do take comissions if anyone has a specific design they'd like.. or if you have a general idea, I can work with you on it.. I do it most any time and do not charge, unless it takes some of my seriously limited stock."
Japhrimel says, "All the bourde tonight is pretty limited, as I had to get it custom made."
Japhrimel put a black leather book of patterns in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel put a wedge of greyish white chalk in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel removes a length of knotted cord from in his bourde vest.
You watch Japhrimel carefully transfer the measurements from his knotted cord onto the surface of the bourde.
Japhrimel put a length of knotted cord in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel removes a short cutting knife from in his bourde vest.
Alasatia put a marbled stark white pearl in her layered silk pelerine.
You watch Japhrimel carefully cut along the faint measuring lines on the bourde.
Speaking softly to Japhrimel, Aeavenne says, "If you will excuse me, I have....things that need my attention."
Japhrimel nods at Aeavenne.
Aeavenne waves.
Japhrimel says, "Of course."
Aeavenne just left.
Japhrimel put a short cutting knife in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel removes a piece of cut silver-striated bourde from on a sturdy oak worktable.
Japhrimel put a piece of cut silver-striated bourde on a sturdy shoe form.
Japhrimel grabs some light tanned leather from one of the bulging pouches lining the inside of his leather longcoat.
Japhrimel put some light tanned leather on a sturdy oak worktable.
Japhrimel removes a black leather book of patterns from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel removes a wedge of greyish white chalk from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel studies his book of patterns for a few moments and then makes a series of complex marks on some light tanned leather.
Japhrimel put a black leather book of patterns in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel put a wedge of greyish white chalk in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel removes a length of knotted cord from in his bourde vest.
You watch Japhrimel carefully transfer the measurements from his knotted cord onto the surface of the leather.
Japhrimel put a length of knotted cord in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel removes a short cutting knife from in his bourde vest.
You watch Japhrimel carefully cut along the faint measuring lines on the leather.
Japhrimel put a short cutting knife in his bourde vest.
You ask, "How does one start learning to cobble? is there a book to read, or does it have to be shown?"
Japhrimel says, "You will need a pattern book."
Japhrimel bends over his silver-striated bourde and begins to work.
Japhrimel says, "You can get them at any of the warehouses."
Japhrimel says, "And can be taught a basic pattern."
Japhrimel says, "You will need the book, chalk, a knife, a cord to measure, and a decent sized bank account for the maaaany horrible shoes you'll make to begin with."
Japhrimel removes a piece of cut tanned leather from on a sturdy oak worktable.
Japhrimel begins to carefully attach a sole to the bourde he is working on. He shakes his head as if disappointed by his work.
Under Japhrimel's masterful hands, a pair of unfinished slippers begins to take shape.
You say, "Seems i know what i will be doing once i return to Landing."
Japhrimel says, "Well, make sure to take breaks along the way, it can be daunting."
Japhrimel continues joining the pieces of slippers together, taking his time to do the best job possible.
Japhrimel says, "By the time I finally mastered I was so burnt out I didn't make a shoe for almost a year."
Maetriks nods at Japhrimel.
Japhrimel mutters under his breath.
Japhrimel asks, "Where did?"
Japhrimel says, "Ah ha."
Lord Japhrimel's group just went through an agate-inlaid door.
Speaking to Cobblynau, Japhrimel says, "Don't wander off."
Cobblynau removes a set of despanal settings from a thick dark brown leather tote.
Cobblynau offers Japhrimel a set of despanal settings.
Japhrimel accepts Cobblynau's despanal settings.
Japhrimel says, "Thank you."
Japhrimel removes a black leather book of patterns from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel studies his book of patterns intently, then carefully threads a set of despanal settings.
Speaking in Faendryl, Allereli says, "Thank you for the presentation, time is not my friend this week."
Japhrimel nods.
Speaking in Faendryl, Allereli says, "Good night all."
Japhrimel says, "If you'd like shoes, later, let me know."
Japhrimel smiles.
Japhrimel put a black leather book of patterns in his bourde vest.
Allereli nods at Japhrimel.
Japhrimel fiddles about with a pair of unfinished slippers and a set of despanal settings but appears unpleased by the result.
Japhrimel rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Japhrimel removes a black leather book of patterns from in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel flips through a black leather book of patterns.
Japhrimel studies his book of patterns intently, then carefully threads a set of despanal settings.
Japhrimel put a black leather book of patterns in his bourde vest.
Japhrimel carefully stitches a set of despanal settings onto his unfinished slippers, enhancing their beauty.
Japhrimel leans back with a pleased smile on his face as he looks down at the delicate engraving work he has finished.
Japhrimel's work appears to be nearing completion.
Speaking quietly in Elven to Tredohal, Demyse says, "Ambassador, it has been a pleasure yet again for another evening. Travel safely and cautiously when rest does finally meet you."
Japhrimel says, "There we are."
Tredohal nods.
Speaking quietly in Elven to Japhrimel, Demyse says, "Interesting insight from you this evening."
Japhrimel says, "Thank you."
Japhrimel steps back and examines the fruits of his labor, waiting just a moment for the final drops of glue to dry.
Japhrimel says, "If you'd like some shoes, I will happily make some."
Japhrimel removes a pair of courtly slippers inset with scarlet despanals from on a sturdy shoe form.
Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "This was an excellent evening, except for that one thing, but one never knows who they will find outside the City."
Japhrimel gives his slippers a sharp rap, then nods in satisfaction.
Japhrimel says, "Makes things more interesting."
Japhrimel fusses over some silver-striated bourde open-toed slippers inset with scarlet despanals, making small adjustments.
Japhrimel rubs his silver-striated slippers, dusting off a few stray scraps of leather.
Japhrimel removes a smudge from some silver-striated bourde open-toed slippers inset with scarlet despanals and then holds up his completed work.
Japhrimel offers Tredohal some silver-striated bourde open-toed slippers inset with scarlet despanals.
Japhrimel says, "Here we are."
Speaking quietly in Elven to Japhrimel, Demyse says, "I'll have to keep such in mind, when I need some new sandels."
Speaking in Faendryl, Deckits says, "Speaking with the Palestra was very interesting indeed."
Tredohal accepts Japhrimel's open-toed slippers.
Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "Oh my."
Japhrimel asks, "Alright.. now, does anyone else want a pair of shoes tonight?"
Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "Very lovely."
Japhrimel says, "And, if not tonight, I will happily make them another night for anyone."
You take a drink from your very strong coffee. If it were any more powerful, it would probably be catalogued by the Faendryl as a new kind of demon. Your mouth feels like it wants to turn inside-out from the bitterness.
Speaking in Elven, Luxelle says, "But anytime, Mister Japhrimel. I see you more than at meetings."
Japhrimel adopts an agreeable expression.
Japhrimel says, "Anyone I don't see regularly who might want some."
Japhrimel smiles.
Japhrimel asks, "Cooobra sandals?"
Japhrimel rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Japhrimel says, "Well, if thats the case. then I can take us all back to town."
Speaking amusedly in Faendryl to Japhrimel, Maetriks asks, "Do you have anaconda skin by any chance?"
Japhrimel says, "But do keep in mind, I'm happy to make some of your designs."
Japhrimel rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Speaking to Japhrimel, Laelithonel asks, "Wha'if we want shoes but have no designs?"
Speaking to Maetriks, Japhrimel says, "I didn't bring any, since that's not really a desert snake.. I do have iguana with me, though."
Speaking disgustedly in Faendryl to Japhrimel, Maetriks says, "Ew, no."
Speaking to Laelithonel, Japhrimel says, "Then I will make you some hedgehog gem-inset slippers."
Japhrimel exclaims, "Oh!"
Japhrimel asks, "Cave bat?"
Japhrimel asks, "Anyone?"
Japhrimel says, "Oh, sorry."
Tredohal grins.
Japhrimel says, "It's an undertaker bat skin."
Japhrimel says, "And cave lizard skin."
Japhrimel asks, "Troll zombie for the daring?"
Japhrimel rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Tredohal put a set of golden disk settings in his open-toed slippers.
Tredohal takes a pair of russet snakeskin sandals off his feet.
Tredohal slips some silver-striated bourde open-toed slippers inset with scarlet despanals onto his feet. They appear to fit perfectly.
Speaking in Faendryl, Tredohal says, "Very comfortable."
Japhrimel chuckles.
Japhrimel says, "Oh, good."
Japhrimel says, "Alright, well, then let us return to town, if I can't make anything else tonight."
Speaking in Elven to Japhrimel, Luxelle says, "That was terrific! You deserve a raise."
Speaking to Japhrimel, Tysong asks, "The cobbling presentation go as expected?"
Speaking to Luxelle, Japhrimel asks, "Twice what I make now! which is zero.. so.... zero?"
Speaking to Tysong, Japhrimel exclaims, "I expected to make a few more pairs of shoes than I did!"
Speaking in Elven, Luxelle says, "I hate arithmetic."
Tredohal says, "Everything was wonderful."
Luxelle nods at Tredohal.
Japhrimel says, "Well, thank you."
Japhrimel says, "I hope no one was too terribly bored at any point."
Speaking in Elven, Luxelle says, "Never."
Speaking to Japhrimel, Laelithonel says, "Ah jus'didn' know wha' t'ask for."
Speaking to Laelithonel, Japhrimel asks, "Grey-lavender rune-scribed leather flats inset with hedgehog-shaped gems?"
Tredohal says, "I will commission onemore pair before I travel. Perhaps we can open some trade."
Speaking to Tredohal, Japhrimel says, "I would be happy to make more."
Speaking to Japhrimel, Laelithonel says, "Jus' make th'entire shoe hedgehog-shaped."
Laelithonel says, "Spiny slippers."
Speaking to Laelithonel, Japhrimel says, "Now there's an idea."
Japhrimel rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Laelithonel says, "Ah have 'em sometimes."
Tredohal says, "I think i will take my leave for the evening. I have my dance master coming tomorrow."
Tredohal exclaims, "So bring a partner and your dancing shoes!"
Japhrimel says, "Ah yes."
Japhrimel says, "I should make more dance shoes then."
Japhrimel rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Laelithonel asks, "Dance.. master?"
Laelithonel fretfully asks, "There's goin' t'be dancin'?"
Tredohal says, "He will teach a court dance."
Speaking to Laelithonel, Japhrimel says, "We're doing to do some dancing, another evenin, yep."
Speaking to Tredohal, Diablic says, "I'm ready."
Tredohal says, "I hope you all look... wonderful."
Tredohal says, "It is said to be a very athletic dance."
Japhrimel says, "Ooh, good."
You say, "I hope the shops get some skirts in."
The ebony peregrine falcon ruffles his feathers.
Laelithonel says, "Skirts should be everywhere."
Japhrimel asks, "Everywhere huh?"
Laelithonel nods.
Speaking to Japhrimel, Laelithonel asks, "Where's ya skirt?"
Tredohal says, "Perhaps I will get a seamstress to come and work on some for you."
Japhrimel says, "Ooh, that would be good."
Speaking in Elven, Luxelle says, "You can never have too many skirts."
Speaking to Tredohal, Diablic says, "That would be nice."
Speaking to Laelithonel, you say, "I got a wonderful corset, but nothing to wear with it."
Laelithonel says, "Oooh."
Tredohal says, "Maybe I can round one up tomorrow."
Laelithonel says, "Corsets too... corsets an'skirts an'bodices an'stockin's...."
Japhrimel says, "In the month of Jastatos we were thinking of putting on a Masquerade Ball.. we'll have to show off these dances at it."
Tredohal says, "I am going to take my leave as it has been a long week, but exciting."
Speaking to Diablic, Japhrimel says, "Those are wonderful shoes, by the by."
Tredohal says, "I hope to see you all tomorrow."
Japhrimel nods at Tredohal.
Speaking to Japhrimel, Diablic says, "Thanks."
You say, "Good night Ambassador."
Japhrimel says, "Yes, goodnight."
Japhrimel smiles.
Tredohal bows.
Diablic slings a leaf-etched elven infantry long bow with an ivy-wrapped grip over his shoulder.
Speaking to Diablic, Japhrimel says, "Ah, monkies.. those are so creepy."
Tredohal disbands his group.
Tredohal says, "Have an excellent night and leave some food in the other embassies."
Japhrimel says, "We will leave all the food.. in the krolvin embassy."
Ambassador Tredohal just went out.