Icemule Town Council/Icemule Town (Council) Meeting - 2021-05-16 (log)

Meeting Minutes

Date: Restday, the 16th of Ivastaen, 5121

Note Taker: Aethyra

Attendees: Aeith, Aethyra, Arianiss (council member), Bakarus, Dayzed (council member), Falvicar, Gespry, Gutstorm, Jiarine, Kittai (council member), Kobane (council member), Lurrah, Olgretien, Roblar, Sorlu, Trouthe, Vergil

Points of Discussion:

• Attendees were brought up to date on the auction and the theft of the Ravager

• Arianiss proposed distributing the donated metal to the shopkeepers and forgers in town and selling anything left over to use in lieu of any reparations and the Council agreed

• Arianiss suggested recognition for those who donated metal (Arianiss will compile a list of donors) and Dayzed proposed that perhaps a plaque could be made and hung in Clovertooth Hall

• Arianiss is starting a list of things to submit to the Mayor for his attention (see below)

• Council members are welcome to add to the list, and suggestions from citizens may be passed on to Council members for consideration for the list

• The treaty with Ta'Vaalor was discussed, along with King Qalinor's proposed mutual defense treaty that would bring Ta'Vaalor militia into Icemule

• Dayzed encouraged the Council to refrain from engaging in diplomatic efforts with other nations, saying that he would continue to voice his support to the Mayor to dissolve the current standing treaty and that he would actively oppose any efforts to enter Icemule into other agreements that would trivialize the town's independence

• The idea of an Illistim embassy in Icemule to strengthen the bond between Ta'Illistim and the west was raised for consideration

• Arianiss emphasized that this is just a thought at this time

Current List for the Mayor

• distributing the donated metal slabs (Arianiss)
• a wooden plaque in Clovertooth with the names of those who donated (Arianiss and Dayzed)
• player shop taxes, where do they go (Gespry)
• will the cottage on east road ever open (Opalina)
• Faire of the North (Kittai)
• more guards (12 of them) (Teaberry)
• clean up the rolton outside Clovertooth (Aethyra) -- done!
• Vaalor treaty decision (Dayzed)
• better anti-air defenses (Arianiss)
• player characters as Town Guard Captains (Roelon)
• status of Kadya and the Eorgina shrine (Arianiss)

Meeting Log

[Clovertooth, Council Chambers]
Lit by a quartet of heavy silver candelabras, the chambers are a spacious, windowless stone den with lush tapestries hanging from the walls.  The hangings muffle echoes in the chamber to a muted whisper.  Spaced around a paneled hoarbeam table are a number of patterned leather chairs, each well-maintained.  The sole means of egress from the chamber appears to be a pair of Ossian pine doors, each marked with a rampant mule in silver.  You also see a stocky snow white puppy with oversized black-tipped paws, the Trouthe disk, a tiny angular lilac-point kitten and the Gespry disk.
Also here: High Lord Svardin, Olgretien who is kneeling, Trouthe who is sitting, Arianiss who is sitting, The Notorious Gespry who is sitting, Dayzed who is sitting, Lightweaver Kobane who is sitting
Obvious exits: none

Lord Sorlu's group just strode through a pair of Ossian pine doors.
Sorlu pulls his Nalfein-style cane up under his arm, clutching it like a riding crop.
Sorlu casually glances around the room.

Gespry whispers something to Trouthe.

Lurrah nods to Gespry in greeting.
Gespry nods to Lurrah in greeting.

Lurrah nods at Arianiss.

Trouthe grins at Gespry.

Sorlu politely greets, "Good evening, all."

Lurrah smiles.

Gespry takes a drink from his Elanthian coffee.

You sit down next to Arianiss.

Dayzed nods to Sorlu in greeting.
Sorlu removes the hat from atop his head.
Sorlu bows.
Sorlu makes a grand, sweeping gesture with his Nalfein-style cane.

Arianiss says, "Evening."

Sorlu dons his suede hat.

Arianiss says, "Let's see.. my notes.."
Arianiss rummages through a knee-length twilight grey cloak with a frantic look of loss.

You hear very soft footsteps.

With a flick of her wrist, Aeith spins a glowing rune-etched falchion inset with sky blue feystones around in the palm of her left hand!  She deftly catches the falchion in a reverse grip and slides it into the an onyx-capped dark obsidian scabbard on her mithril-buckled swordbelt.

Bakarus just came through a pair of Ossian pine doors.
A massive snowy battle-scarred lynx saunters in.
Bakarus nods in greeting.
Lurrah smiles at Bakarus.

Dayzed deeply says, "Meeting is called to roder - today is Day 16 of Ivastaen."

Sorlu nods to Bakarus in greeting.
Bakarus says, "Good evening all."

Dayzed deeply says, "Order, too."

Vergil just came through a pair of Ossian pine doors.

Lurrah settles herself comfortably in one of the leather chairs.

Bakarus sits down.

Sorlu says, "A fine day, for a fine month."

Jiarine suddenly fades into view.

Sorlu smiles.

Raising her arms slightly, Jiarine arches her back and gently lets her head rock back.

Aeith settles herself comfortably in one of the leather chairs.

The lilac-point kitten licks her left paw, seemingly oblivious to the world around her.

Jiarine steeples her fingers together, quietly observing her surroundings.

Dayzed deeply says, "Council business first."
Speaking deeply to Arianiss, Dayzed asks, "What have you to discuss?"

Bakarus turns an inquisitive ear toward Dayzed.
You lean forward and rest your chin in your hand, a thoughtful expression on your face.

Arianiss says, "I think we should get everyone up to speed on what happened last night."

Gespry nods at Arianiss.
Dayzed chuckles.
Trouthe turns an inquisitive ear toward Arianiss.

Bakarus nods understandingly.
Jiarine observes, "A lot happened."

Arianiss says, "Surprise surprise, the krolvin stole the Ravager."
Arianiss smirks.

Aeith agrees with Jiarine.

You bite your lip.
Sorlu grins at Lurrah.
Lurrah smiles.

Gespry melodically says, "Not too suprised, and the gnomes got away..empty handed."
Gespry starts chortling.
Arianiss nods at Gespry.

Jiarine says, "I should have poked the dogs harder to make us have a reason to burn them."

Gespry steeples his fingers in his lap, quietly observing his surroundings.

Jiarine murmurs, "Next time."
Speaking to Kobane, Arianiss says, "Dayzed and Mayor Talliver brokered an agreement for Icemule to receive a portion of the sale of the Ravager."
Kobane cocks his head at Arianiss.

Sorlu excitedly asks, "Oh, how much did we make?"

Arianiss exclaims, "Zero!"
Dayzed deeply says, "Zero."
Arianiss grins at Dayzed.

Sorlu frowns.

Jiarine says, "No silver changed hands."

Speaking to Sorlu, Lurrah says, "He pledged it towards the purchase. The sale didn't happen."

Trouthe ponders.

Gespry melodically says, "Theft of the Raddish, before moneys exchanged hands."

Sorlu says, "I assumed the transaction was complete. Just the goods were later stolen."
A slender ethereal chain wraps itself around Gespry's worked battle-armor then disperses.

Sorlu frowns.
You shake your head.

Trouthe says, "So we bid on something and getting reparations? So that's like a discount,... except it didn't happen."

Dayzed deeply says, "There was no transaction. The gnomes fled, the Ravager attacked and departed the scene."

Kobane quietly asks, "Ah hear Talliver was workin' with th'bougie elves?"
Sorlu nods.

Gespry nods at Trouthe.

Jiarine says, "They had half of an hour to collect the funds together.  The beast was stolen before that time expired."

Sorlu says, "I suppose that's true...if you insist on being technical."
Sorlu chuckles to himself.
Arianiss says, "I believe River's Rest was also contributing on that bid.  2.4 billion silver."
You say, "Wait ..."
You ask, "So who had the winning bid? Not the krolvin?"

Arianiss asks, "Or was it 3?"

Jiarine says, "They lost the bid."

Gespry melodically says, "3 and some change."

Hissing almost soundlessly, a tiny angular lilac-point kitten's tail swishes back and forth restlessly as she crouches down as if ready to pounce.

Arianiss says, "Ta'Vaalor had the winning bid, with help from us and River's Rest."

Dayzed nods.
You lean back.

Vergil crosses his eyes.

Sorlu says, "3.2 billion I thought."

Jiarine says, "However, it seems like they had an agreement between them that was broken with a higher bid."

Gespry takes a drink from his Elanthian coffee.

Sorlu shrugs.
Aeith says, "The gnomes kindly asked in the middle of the attack for the money to be paid anyways, and when it was clear nobody was giving them coin they fled."

Arianiss nods.

Bakarus nods at Sorlu.

Advisor of the North Kittai just came through a pair of Ossian pine doors.
Kittai sits down.
Sorlu nods to Kittai in greeting.
Arianiss smiles at Kittai.
Kobane hoots at Kittai.
You scoff.

Kittai waves.
Kittai grins.
Kittai joins Dayzed's group.

Gespry melodically says, "Yes, they did try to grift compensation, in the middle of the theft.  kinda hilarious."

Arianiss says, "So, there won't be any money to repair things, or help with medical bills, or funeral expenses."

Gespry joins Dayzed's group.
Kittai squints at Gespry.
Gespry arches a skeptical eyebrow as he takes in his surroundings.

Aeith nods to Kittai in greeting.

Speaking quietly to Arianiss, Kobane says, "Maybe sell off that stockpile of iron."
Kobane nods at Arianiss.
Arianiss nods at Kobane.

Kittai nods to Aeith in greeting.

Jiarine offers, "Krolvin were invading Mist Harbor earlier today and those ones were not using a metal beast.  They stuck with real demons."
Speaking to Kobane, Lurrah asks, "Don't we need weapons more than ever now?"
Arianiss nods at Jiarine.
Trouthe glances at Jiarine and shivers.

Speaking to Jiarine, Bakarus says, "I was curious about that. I heard about the attack but was not there to witness it."

Speaking quietly to Lurrah, Kobane says, "Ah don' see ah lack of weapons anywhere."
Kobane gives Lurrah a lopsided grin.

Jiarine admits, "I killed one."

Aeith shudders.
Aeith mutters krolvin.

Gespry melodically says, "I think most of the local governments are on the lookout for any massive metal buyouts of suspicious circumstances.  since the two gnomes have made known they may make more."
A tiny angular lilac-point kitten licks one dark paw and delicately swipes it across her pink nose.

Speaking to Kobane, Lurrah says, "The mayor mentioned it for bracing catapults I thought but.. hard to say."

Trouthe asks, "Trebuchet work on that flying contraption?"
Lurrah nods once.

Speaking to Bakarus, Jiarine says, "A demon.  It burned."

Sorlu says, "More weapons to mount atop the walls, perhaps. These have become very dangerous times."
Sorlu nods at Lurrah.

Kittai sighs.
Kittai says, "One of them mentioned 'for our next model' too."

Bakarus grins at Jiarine.

Kittai shakes her head.

Arianiss says, "If the council agrees, I think it's time to distribute the metal to the shopkeepers and forgers in town and anything left over we can sell and use in lieu of any reparations."

Aeith nods at Kittai.

Kittai says, "Last thing we need is another contraption."

Trouthe says, "Need sticky bombs to throw from the Trebuchet."

Speaking deeply to Arianiss, Dayzed says, "I think that's a sound plan."
Kittai agrees with Arianiss.
Dayzed deeply says, "I second this approach."

Jiarine asks, "You know... I have a random collection of junk shoved in my lockers that will never be used.  Does someone want to start a new donation bin for better quality weaponry?"

Arianiss nods.

Speaking quietly to Arianiss, Kobane says, "Sounds good t'me."
Sorlu appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Dayzed deeply asks, "Any votes against?"

Gespry glances at Kobane.

Dayzed deeply says, "Motion carried."
Dayzed nods at Arianiss.

Lurrah raises her eyebrows and gazes quite intently at Sorlu, clearly withholding comment.

Arianiss says, "I'd also like to see some recognition for those who donated."

Sorlu winks at Lurrah.
Speaking deeply to Arianiss, Dayzed says, "Perhaps a plaque can be made and hung somewhere in Clovertooth."
Arianiss nods at Dayzed.
Kobane nods at Dayzed.

Gespry melodically says, "Just don't make the plaque using iron."

Arianiss says, "I can work on compiling a list."

Arianiss begins chuckling at Gespry!
Lurrah grins at Gespry.
Kobane bursts out in a sudden snort of laughter at Gespry.

Trouthe says, "Stone or wood."
Gespry nods at Trouthe.
Trouthe exclaims, "Or ice!"
Aeith grins.
Dayzed deeply asks, "Next on the agenda?"

Arianiss says, "I think we also need to come up with a list of things to submit to the Mayor.  Just because the manticore is roaming about doesn't mean the town shuts down."
Arianiss says, "Things we discussed last meeting, such as the shop fees."
Arianiss nods at Gespry.
Arianiss says, "..and the like."
Gespry nods slowly.
Gespry ponders.

Speaking deeply to Arianiss, Dayzed says, "Personally, if I have need of bringing something to the Mayor's attention, I just ... bring it to the Mayor's attention."
Dayzed laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.
Arianiss nods at Dayzed.
Speaking melodically to Dayzed, Gespry asks, "Anything on Treaties? current or future?"

Dayzed deeply says, "But should a list be necessary, craft the list and send it off. I know a very reliable runner if needed."

A massive midnight black panther butts up against Gespry, whiskers twitching as he blinks up at him trustingly.

Arianiss shifts his weight.
Arianiss nods at Dayzed.

Arianiss says, "I'll make a list and pass it around to you all."
Arianiss says, "..and everyone can add to it."

Jiarine asks, "I can write anything my heart desires on the list?"
Jiarine raises an eyebrow.

Arianiss says, "No, you have to come to us and we'll add it to the list."
Arianiss grins.

Lifting its beak, an iridescent jade shrike coos a slow sad lament before falling silent.

You try hard not to grin.

Bakarus asks, "There was talk about a defense agreement between Vaalor and Icemule.  With current events unfolding as they did, is that off the table?"

Jiarine complains, "How boring."
Dayzed gazes heavenward.
Arianiss twiddles his thumbs.

Dayzed deeply says, "One agenda item at a time."

Mewing softly, the lilac-point kitten paces around the area with a tiny tinkling sound as the bell on her collar shifts.

Bakarus glances between Arianiss and Dayzed.
Bakarus nods slowly.

Speaking deeply to Arianiss, Dayzed asks, "You'll be asking for list submissions then?"

The lilac-point kitten rubs up against the Kittai disk.

Arianiss says, "I can unless someone else wants to."
Dayzed nods.

Gespry rummages through a billowing red Faendryl cloak with a knucklebone clasp and removes a mug of strong Elanthian coffee.
Gespry takes a drink from his Elanthian coffee.

Arianiss says, "We have the cottage on east road, shop fees, the plaque.."
Arianiss rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Jiarine says, "Not unless I am paid to be a secretary."

Trouthe says, "I only have thirty three iron slabs stored."

Commander Roblar's group just came through a pair of Ossian pine doors.

Dayzed nods.

Roblar nods at Falvicar.
Arianiss waves to Roblar.
Roblar deeply says, "Here."
Arianiss waves to Falvicar.
Roblar chuckles.
Trouthe nods to Roblar in greeting.
Falvicar waves to Arianiss.
Gespry nods to Roblar in greeting.
Roblar nods at Trouthe.
Roblar nods.
Roblar nods at Gespry.
Kittai waves to Falvicar.
Roblar deeply says, "Allo all."
Kittai waves to Roblar.
Falvicar grins.
Arianiss smiles.

Trouthe asks, "Was bins for metal on that list?"
Arianiss says, "I think the time for that has passed, we'll see about distributing them."

Kobane just left.

Trouthe says, "Ah."

Dayzed deeply says, "Then we shall make it known that any requests for the mayor can be brought to town councillors."

Gespry nods slowly at Dayzed.

Roblar walks to stand behind a paneled hoarbeam table.
Roblar pounds a paneled hoarbeam table with his fist, causing it to shake and tremble.
Roblar yells, "Reparations!"
Arianiss cowers away from Roblar.
Gespry glances at Roblar.
Roblar nods once.

You fidget.

Roblar deeply demands, "At once.."
Roblar surveys the area.
Roblar glances expectantly around the room.

Gespry melodically asks, "For who and from who?"
Roblar deeply says, "Gimme all yers coins."

Aeith shifts her weight.
Jiarine breathes heavily, looking bored.
Lurrah chuckles.
Roblar flashes a quick grin.
Dayzed gazes heavenward.
Trouthe laughs!

Roblar deeply says, "From everyun."
Falvicar grins at Roblar.
Roblar deeply says, "For living."
Aeith appears to be struggling to keep a straight face.
Arianiss grins.

Speaking deeply to Arianiss, Dayzed asks, "What else have you on your agenda?"

Roblar flashes a quick grin.
Falvicar whispers something to Roblar.

Jiarine says, "I am pathetically poor and need silver to continue."

Falvicar snickers at Roblar.

Jiarine holds out her palm, looking for a handout.

Speaking melodically to Roblar, Gespry says, "Sorry the how to "Rob" your friends meeting was postponed till tommorow."

Arianiss says, "The final topic "I" have, is about the Icemule - Ta'Vaalor treaty."

Roblar deeply says, "Oh maybe dat was after."

Aeith begins chuckling at Gespry!

Sorlu cocks his head at Arianiss.

Roblar deeply exclaims, "Dis room iz booked!"

Speaking to Dayzed, Arianiss says, "As you know, Kittai and I were at the meeting in Ta'Illistim and Ta'Vaalor."
Dayzed nods slowly.
Gespry nods at Arianiss.

Roblar just handed Jiarine some coins.

Speaking to Arianiss, Jiarine says, "Were you as bored as I was?  The Queen is dreadful and no fun."

Roblar nods.

Gespry turns an inquisitive ear toward Arianiss.

Arianiss says, "I was more nervous than bored."
Arianiss grins.
Sorlu grins.
Aeith smiles.
Aeith nods understandingly.

Speaking to Dayzed, Arianiss asks, "Are you aware of the elemental defense crystals outside Ta'Illistim?"

Jiarine mouths, "You should read the reviews I send back home about their Court."

You see a flash of peppered cobalt fur from the corner of your eye and a faint chuckle, the sound receding into the shadows.

Speaking deeply to Arianiss, Dayzed says, "To some degree, yes."

Jiarine squints.
Sorlu glances sharply around the room.
Bakarus glances around the room.
Jiarine asks, "What was that?"
Sorlu raises an eyebrow.
Sorlu asks, "Did everyone see that?"
Kittai squints.
Bakarus nods at Sorlu.
Aeith blinks.
Gespry nods at Sorlu.
Aeith leans forward.
Dayzed deeply says, "Aye, some varmint scurrying about it would seem."
Bakarus says, "Blue fur."
Trouthe asks, "Blue fur?"

Speaking melodically to Sorlu, Gespry says, "Don't let the shadows distract you."
Bakarus frowns.
Trouthe nods.
Sorlu squints.
Sorlu sneers, "Krol."
You glance at Sorlu.
Vergil says, "I saw blue fur."
You ask, "Is it?"
Trouthe searches around for a moment.
Roblar grins at Vergil.
Aeith observes her surroundings with an almost excruciating slowness.
Trouthe ponders.
You glance at Arianiss.

A swirling cloud of shadow forms around Jiarine's right hand as she prepares a spell...
Jiarine gestures.
Jiarine appears to be keenly aware of her surroundings.

Speaking melodically to Sorlu, Gespry says, "Now now, we do have quite a growing half-krolvin militia here in Icemule."

A swirling cloud of shadow forms around Jiarine's right hand as she prepares a spell...
Jiarine gestures.
Jiarine appears to be keenly aware of her surroundings.

Arianiss shrugs at you.

Falvicar tilts his head toward Arianiss, examining him intently as the tip of one ear twitches briefly.

Dayzed nods at Gespry.
Speaking to Gespry, Sorlu agrees, "Unfortunately."

Roblar frowns.

Falvicar just went through a pair of Ossian pine doors.

Speaking in Elven, Jiarine says, "I do not think those sould be lurking."

Speaking melodically to Arianiss, Gespry says, "Please continue."

Bakarus ponders.
Sorlu nods slowly.

Trouthe rummages through a pristine white polar bear fur cloak, pausing once in a while and then quickly resuming the search.

Arianiss says, "Ta'Illistim have these elemental crystals outside town that can be charged by those inside town, and then they discharge elemental energy into attackers."

(Aethyra sits up a little straighter, looking a little more alert.)

A massive snowy battle-scarred lynx lashes his tail gently, gazing hungrily at Aeith.
Aeith shakes her head at a massive snowy battle-scarred lynx.

Gespry ponders.

Arianiss says, "In many of the conversations about defense, everyone is wanting to fire slow things at the manticore as it flies around."

Trouthe asks, "Was it elemental energy that was actually damaging that manticore?"

Seaward Gutstorm just came through a pair of Ossian pine doors.
Gutstorm settles himself comfortably in one of the leather chairs.

Arianiss nods at Trouthe.
Arianiss says, "Lightning was the most effective."

Trouthe says, "So how do we get crystals like that."
Trouthe says, "Or."

Speaking melodically to Trouthe, Gespry says, "Sounds like some sort of special magical defenses.  they probably want something in return for loaning us this."

Speaking to Arianiss, you say, "But the gnomes said they made it less susceptible to lightning."

Trouthe says, "Hmm lightning rods to throw at that thing."

Arianiss nods to you.

Aeith says, "Lightning still seemed to effect it yesterday. Maybe not as strongly, but still."

Jiarine says, "I do not think Ta'Illistim would be overly keen to share any of their magical defenses."

Speaking to you, Bakarus says, "I was unsure how much of that was posturing and their pitch versus truth."

You nod.

Bakarus shrugs.

Aeith says, "They somehow made it void resistant though. A handy trick I wish I could learn up here in the Rift."

You nod at Bakarus.

Roblar snorts!
Roblar adopts an agreeable expression.

Arianiss says, "One thing that has been getting mentioned a lot is the treaty.  Ta'Vaalor has not forgotten about it, Ta'Illistim knows about it..."

Gespry nods at Roblar.

Speaking to Dayzed, Arianiss says, "So during the meeting with King Qalinor I asked, as a show of faith in the treaty, if we might be able to acquire four of the crystals somehow."

Sorlu grins at Lurrah.

Roblar deeply says, "Rip it up and cast some mental magic on them."
Roblar nods once.
Roblar waggles his fingers mystically.  Ooh...impressive.

Kittai says, "I think it's important to note. The King specified he has no control over such an agreement because those crystals are a power of Illistim's not Vaalor's. He did offer the option of a defense treaty, but that sounded to me to be seperate from the treaty we have in any way, and honestly the only thing he specified on His end of things was the idea of having their military here, and I don't think that's a great plan."

Arianiss nods at Kittai.
Dayzed deeply says, "It would be a terrible plan."

Arianiss says, "He also indicated we could have our "military" there too."
Arianiss says, "..but.. he seemed approachable about discussing the treaty."

Sorlu says, "We don't need their troops in town. This sounds like a recipe for disaster...or takeover."

Dayzed deeply says, "I believe it to be a moot point - our mayor showed no reluctance to partnering with Ta'Vaalor in purchasing the Ravager."

Arianiss says, "I do agree with that."

Jiarine says, "I have a feeling that the beast will be used to try to destroy the weakest ports first before it tries to take on the Vaalorian forces head on."

Aeith quietly says, "I was going to ask, seeing as how they sent their legions here to assist. I'm not a citizen here, but I was wondering how the citizens felt about elven military presence stationed in their town."

Speaking to Dayzed, Arianiss says, "I believe this was a special cast."

The lilac-point kitten meows.

Arianiss clears his throat.
Arianiss says, "Case."

Lurrah frowns.

Speaking deeply to Arianiss, Dayzed says, "Special or not, it didn't exactly present a unified front on Icemule Trace's independance."

Speaking to Aeith, Arianiss says, "It's a divisive subject."

Speaking deeply to Arianiss, Dayzed says, "I would have preferred we stay out of the bidding entirely and just sought our due reparations."

Speaking to Aeith, Jiarine says, "Their soldiers are fun to flirt one.  Especially when they should be working on drills."

Speaking warningly to Jiarine, Bakarus says, "Probing the weakness and defenses would be a sound strategy."

With a serene smile, Jiarine laces her fingers together in quiet repose.

Arianiss nods at Dayzed.

Aeith smiles at Jiarine.

You bite your lip.

Dayzed deeply says, "Now, all this said, it's not the Council's role to secure further agreements with nations."

Deep in thought, Gespry laces his fingers before him.

Jiarine asks, "Another question I had is - how long will their blood sample be useful in controling the manticore?"

Sorlu leans leisurely on his Nalfein-style cane, a thoughtful expression upon his face.

A massive snowy battle-scarred lynx settles into a comfortable sitting position.

Bakarus nods at Lurrah.
Bakarus ponders.

Speaking deeply to Jiarine, Dayzed says, "I believe the blood sample merely secured the location of the Ravager, not the Ravager itself."

Dayzed deeply says, "But, let us put aside the gnomish monstrosity and focus on the issue at hand."

Jiarine says, "They took it and flew away.  That sounds like control."

Gespry melodically says, "I think the blood was used to get inside the "Raddish" and once inside, they took control."

Speaking to Jiarine, Aeith says, "I had that same question as well. At first I felt sure they would need more gnomish blood soon. But then I remembered the female Krolvin casting some ritual at what looked like a talisman. Red seeped out of it, and now I wonder if they have all they need from that."

Speaking to Dayzed, Arianiss says, "I think it's time we start looking at addressing the treaty, and since it was your point of interest during your campaign, I feel you should be the lead on it."

Jiarine blandly says, "By all means.  I will keep my comments to myself."

Dayzed deeply says, "I would encourage the council to refrain from engaging in diplomatic efforts with other nations, especially considering that's how we got into the first treaty."

Lurrah nods.

Dayzed deeply says, "Our role is not to be acting on the world's stage."
Gespry nods in agreement at Dayzed.
Sorlu nods.

Dayzed deeply says, "It's to address the concerns of those in our immediate sphere of influence."

Speaking to Aeith, Lurrah says, "I saw the same, but it was not my place to kill her despite my desire."

Jiarine wails, "I was meant to be an actress!"
(Jiarine pretends to swoon.)
Arianiss begins chuckling at Jiarine!
Bakarus glances at Jiarine.

Sorlu agrees with Dayzed.

You try hard not to grin.

Aeith nods at Lurrah.

Jiarine touches one finger to her lips.

Dayzed deeply says, "I will continue to voice my support to the Mayor to dissolve the current standing treaty."
Arianiss nods at Dayzed.
Roblar nods in agreement at Dayzed.
Sorlu nods at Dayzed.

Dayzed deeply says, "And will actively oppose any efforts to enter us into other agreements that trivialize our independance."

The faint clinking of chains can be heard from Gespry's worked battle-armor.

Arianiss asks, "Are you opposed to more mutual agreements, or even ones that favor us?"

Dayzed deeply says, "Let us not forget that Ta'Vaalor was, a very short whole ago, attempting to extort Wehnimer's Landing out of their long-held territory."

Speaking deeply to Arianiss, Dayzed says, "I don't think our diplomatic efforts are savvy enough to get us a favorable deal."

Speaking to Sorlu, Lurrah says, "No wonder we seldom go there."

Gespry nods at Dayzed.

Sorlu agrees with Lurrah.

Arianiss nods at Dayzed.

Jiarine says, "The Nations are a delightful place to experience."
Jiarine says, "Ta'Vaalor is... not."

Roblar smirks.
Jiarine wrinkles her nose.
Sorlu scoffs.

Roblar deeply says, "Ah got to wait in da hallway."

Sorlu mutters, "Let them all rot."

Roblar deeply says, "While these terms were made."

Roblar snorts!

Speaking to Sorlu, Jiarine says, "You and rot."

Dayzed gazes heavenward.

Speaking melodically to Jiarine, Gespry says, "Hate to say it, but the best thing to come outa the nations was a poor lil troll flower girl."

Speaking simply to Jiarine, Sorlu states, "It is the nature of the world."

Bakarus says, "To provide a counter point, if the Krolvin threat reveals itself on several fronts...unity may be the only way to defeat them.  Lest they pick off nations one by one."
Arianiss nods at Bakarus.

Jiarine says, "I am from the Elven Houses and I am a damn better deal than a flower girl."

Aeith says, "I hold no quarrel with the nations. I may have quarrel with some of their attitudes, but I find their honor to be sound, when given."

Sorlu glances appraisingly at Bakarus, inspecting him carefully with an expression of cocksureness.

Roblar deeply says, "And Coraesine Fields/Forest."

Speaking deeply to Bakarus, Dayzed says, "The Krolvin are not a threat to Icemule Trace, with or without The Ravager."

Roblar smiles quietly to himself.

Arianiss nods at Aeith.

Olgretien just left.

Gespry shakes his head.

Kittai's panther tattoo seems to survey the area for a time before rolling its eyes.

Jiarine gently brushes her ebonwood-hued hair away from her eyes and, with a deft twist of her wrist, tucks it behind one ear.

Speaking to Dayzed, Bakarus says, "As you believe."
Bakarus nods at Dayzed.

Speaking deeply to Bakarus, Dayzed asks, "I'm sorry - is there a port nearby I was unaware of?"
Dayzed squints.

Gespry melodically says, "I'm more concerned with the two arms dealing con artists of Gnomes."

Bakarus glances up.
Bakarus says, "No."
Bakarus says, "Quite right."

Aeith agrees with Gespry.
Kittai says, "Should just off them next time we see them."
Kittai nods at Gespry.
Gespry nods slowly.

A tiny angular lilac-point kitten slowly blinks her pale sapphire blue eyes before she arches her back in a full-body stretch.

Gespry takes a drink from his Elanthian coffee.

The lilac-point kitten sits down and gently sweeps her tail around to cover the tips of her toes.

Speaking to Gespry, Lurrah says, "I'm more concerned with two Krol and getting the manticore dismantled."
Lurrah chuckles.

Dayzed deeply says, "Let us table this topic for now - it's beyond the Council's role in any case."

Lurrah says, "Those gnomes are only a threat if they keep building."

Gutstorm yawns.
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "War da drinksh?"

Gespry nods at Dayzed.

Speaking to Lurrah, Aeith says, "Which they indicated they will, already."

Dayzed deeply says, "The Mayor will decide who he wishes to collaborate with regardless of our opinions."

Arianiss says, "I have one last point on my list, though this is more of one to just let simmer for a bit."
Arianiss nods at Dayzed.

Jiarine says, "They are a threat if any record, written or oral, was kept on how they built it."

Dayzed nods at Arianiss.

Vergil asks, "If it is gnome made, won't it break soon?"

Speaking to Aeith, Lurrah says, "I didn't hear that in the commotion."
Lurrah frowns at Aeith.

Gespry turns an inquisitive ear toward Arianiss.
Arianiss turns an inquisitive ear toward Trouthe.

Gutstorm wiggles his fingers at you.
You smile at Gutstorm.
Gutstorm put a faenor-tipped white ora dagger in his weapon harness.

Trouthe says, "So we talked about distrubuting the metal to the shop owners and forges, But."

Arianiss says, "That will be the first priority to free up locker space."
Arianiss grins.

Trouthe asks, "IF those two gnomes are going to build another, won't they be using that supply?"

Arianiss says, "I think now that we know what it was used for, they won't."

Dayzed deeply says, "I do not think those gnomes will be seen again anytime soon."

Trouthe ponders.

Arianiss says, "Rather, the shop owners and forgers won't sell again."

Jiarine says, "Greed overrides common sense."

Gutstorm scoots over next to you.

Roblar waves.
Commander Roblar just went through a pair of Ossian pine doors.
Gespry nods slowly.

Speaking drunkenly to you, Gutstorm slurs, "Yoo be comin ere offen?"
You blush a soft apricot shade at Gutstorm.

Trouthe says, "Okay, well I can find room to store it rather than risk them getting hold of supplies."

Arianiss glances between Gutstorm and yourself.
Arianiss nods at Trouthe.

Speaking deeply to Arianiss, Dayzed asks, "What was your last point then?"

Arianiss says, "We'll figure something out soon I hope."

You quietly whisper to Gutstorm, "Just for meetings."

Arianiss says, "In regards to the world stage.. the Argent Mirror during the Ta'Illistim meeting again indicated her displeasure of Wehnimer's Landing.  To give some back history..."

Tolene just came through a pair of Ossian pine doors.
Tolene settles herself comfortably in one of the leather chairs.

Arianiss says, "A delegation of scholars from Ta'Illistim were sent to Wehnimer's to assist with something.. and they were all murdered."
Sorlu nods slowly.
Vergil blinks.

Jiarine says, "The Argent Mirror is weak."

Gutstorm blinks at Arianiss.

Gutstorm grunts at you and nods.

Lurrah frowns at Arianiss.
Sorlu raises an eyebrow.
Gutstorm raises his hand.
Vergil glances at Gutstorm.
Vergil raises his hand.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me got question."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Or shtatement."

You glance between Gutstorm and Vergil.

Gespry takes a drink from his Elanthian coffee.

Arianiss says, "So the Argent Mirror has no love for Wehnimer's.  With the Valley of Gold strengthening the bond between Ta'Illistim and the west, I believe Icemule is in a position to strengthen that further.  I doubt anything would be possible south of Wehnimer's, but perhaps an Illistim embassy could be here."
Arianiss shrugs.

Dayzed deeply says, "Hard. pass."
Gespry shudders.
Arianiss nods at Dayzed.
Speaking melodically to Dayzed, Gespry says, "Agreed."

Arianiss says, "It's just a thought for now."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me went to da elf place lash week, dat king feller, he double talk out da shide hish mouf, he made it sheem like dey no gonna bid, but dey bid....me no trush em."

Bakarus glances between Dayzed and Arianiss.

Dayzed deeply asks, "Any further council business?"

Arianiss says, "It would be very important that Icemule not lose its heart."

Vergil raises his hand.

Speaking to Gutstorm, you say, "I was kinda surprised, too."

Arianiss says, "That's it for me."
Arianiss smiles.
Arianiss turns an inquisitive ear toward Kittai.

Speaking deeply to Vergil, Dayzed says, "You are not on the council, friend."
Speaking deeply to Vergil, Dayzed says, "Wait one moment."
Vergil nods at Dayzed.

Gespry stands up.

Dayzed deeply says, "It would seem that is all then."

Gespry takes a drink from his Elanthian coffee.

Dayzed deeply says, "Okay, let us open the floor to non-council business then."

Arianiss nods.

Dayzed points at Vergil.

Speaking to Vergil, Sorlu says, "You humans...always so overly eager."
Sorlu chuckles to himself.
Gespry begins chuckling at Sorlu!
Lurrah smiles quietly to herself.

Gutstorm whispers, "Whoopsg, me guesh me shkipped me turn."

Sorlu winks at Lurrah.

Speaking to Arianiss, Vergil says, "Were there suspects as to who murdered the scholars?  Asking because it seems harsh to condemn a town if they were not responsible."

The lilac-point kitten licks her right paw, seemingly oblivious to the world around her.

You quietly whisper to Gutstorm, "They like to be very official about things, apparently!"

Arianiss says, "I don't know very many details, all I know is the Argent Mirror, for lack of a better term, is pissed."
Arianiss grins.
Arianiss says, "This was a few years ago."
Trouthe says, "Quite a few."

Vergil bows to Dayzed.

Speaking to Arianiss, Lurrah says, "You can't blame her."

Arianiss says, "She flat out said no delegation will be going there for the auction."

Vergil bows to Sorlu.

Mongonator just came through a pair of Ossian pine doors.

Sorlu smiles at Vergil.

Dayzed nods slowly.

With straightened posture and a firm chin, Sorlu presents himself to Vergil with a short, courteous bow.

Aeith frowns.

Dayzed deeply asks, "Anyone else wish to raise an issue for discussion?"

Vergil nods at Arianiss.

Gespry shakes his head.

You glance at Gutstorm.

Sorlu casually glances around the room.

Jiarine says, "Not really.  Talking out of turn is more my style."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me aint shayin it twice."
Gutstorm folds his arms over his chest.

Lurrah grins.

Bakarus shakes his head.

You bite your lip.

Sorlu chuckles to himself.

Speaking deeply to Jiarine, Dayzed says, "Thespian that you are."

Arianiss grins.

Jiarine says, "The world is my stage."
Jiarine tosses back her head and runs her fingers through her hair.
Aeith grins.
Dayzed deeply says, "Better than your oyster, I wager."

Sorlu grins at Lurrah.

Gutstorm rummages around in his pockets.

Lurrah stands up.

Jiarine says, "Oysters are gross and slimy."

Aeith glances at Gutstorm.

Bakarus stands up.
Bakarus searches around for a moment.

Dayzed deeply says, "Okay then - let us call this meeting to a close."

Speaking melodically to Dayzed, Gespry says, "As usual, thanks to you and the other council memebrs who DID show up, to take the time to appraise us with the current situation."
Arianiss nods.

Speaking drunkenly to Aeith, Gutstorm slurs, "Me behavin, honesh."

Gespry nods at Arianiss.
Dayzed nods at Gespry.

Jiarine applauds loudly.

Gespry nods at Kittai.

Dayzed deeply says, "Thank you all for attending."

Aeith grins.

Jiarine says, "Well done.  I learned nothing unusual or exciting."

The Notorious Gespry just skipped merrily through a pair of Ossian pine doors.

Dayzed deeply says, "Please get the council any ideas you wish to bring to the Mayor."
You smile at Dayzed.

Bakarus says, "Certainly appreciate your time this evening."
Vergil nods.

Panting with excitement, a stocky snow white puppy with oversized black-tipped paws gallops out of sight.

You stand back up.
Arianiss stands up.
Vergil just went through a pair of Ossian pine doors.

Dayzed deeply says, "And coordinate with Arianiss to get our metal replacement distributed."

Trouthe stands up.

Arianiss nods.

Aeith says, "Keep your ears open for more laughter from the shadows."

Dayzed stands up.
Aeith stands up.
Mongonator just went through a pair of Ossian pine doors.
Trouthe waves.
Sorlu nods.
Dayzed waves.

You glance suspiciously around the room.
Bakarus turns around.
Aeith says, "It's jumpy times, for everyone."

Dayzed just went through a pair of Ossian pine doors.
Bakarus just went through a pair of Ossian pine doors.

You agree with Aeith.
As Aeith scratches the battle-scarred lynx behind the ears, the feline tilts his head into Aeith's hand.

Jiarine murmurs, "We need a nice wine bar in town."

Lurrah says, "And the stench."

Gutstorm stands up.

Sorlu nods at Lurrah.

Aeith grins.

A massive snowy battle-scarred lynx searches around nervously.

Lurrah says, "That wet fur smell."
Sorlu frowns.
Speaking to a massive midnight black panther, Lurrah says, "No offense."
Lurrah pets the panther.

You glance at a massive snowy battle-scarred lynx.
>search
You don't find anything of interest here.

Kittai chuckles.

Gutstorm pounds a paneled hoarbeam table with his fist, but nothing happens.

Speaking to you, Aeith says, "I told him to keep a close watch."

You give a sigh of relief.

Aeith gently rubs the battle-scarred lynx on the head and neck.  The lynx breathes out a quick sigh.

You nod at Aeith.

You hear someone giggling.

Sorlu makes a quick gesture while calling upon the powers of the elements...
Sorlu gestures.
Sorlu appears to be keenly aware of his surroundings.
A pained expression crosses Aeith's face.

Tolene stands up.
Tolene settles herself comfortably in one of the leather chairs.

Lurrah nods at Sorlu.

Aeith searches around for a moment.
Arianiss searches around for a moment.

Tolene stands up.
Tolene just went through a pair of Ossian pine doors.

Trouthe searches around for a moment.
Jiarine whispers aloud, "Some could say humans smell just as badly because of their own hairy features."

Aeith says, "Perhaps his eyes and nose aren't as sharp as they once were."
You fidget.

Trouthe waves.
Trouthe just went through a pair of Ossian pine doors.
Sorlu rubs Lurrah tenderly.

Arianiss clasps your hand tenderly.

Lurrah gives Sorlu a lingering kiss.
Sorlu pulls Lurrah closer to himself.
Sorlu gives Lurrah a lingering kiss.

Arianiss smiles.

Gutstorm forms several angular gestures while chanting rumbling phrases of power in the Dwarven tongue...
Gutstorm gestures.
Gutstorm becomes blurred, and then vanishes!

Kittai stretches.

Sorlu turns around.

Arianiss says, "Thank you for attending everyone."

Lurrah waves to Arianiss.

Sorlu pulls his Nalfein-style cane up under his arm, clutching it like a riding crop.

Arianiss waves.

Lurrah smiles.
Lurrah says, "Thank you, council people."

Jiarine gives a slight curtsy, barely worth the effort.

Sorlu politely says, "Thank you, council."

Lurrah nods at Kittai.

Jiarine just went through a pair of Ossian pine doors.

Speaking to Kittai, Aeith says, "Thank you for the invitation here."

Arianiss inclines his head.

Kittai grins at Aeith.

Lord Sorlu's group just strode through a pair of Ossian pine doors.

Kittai says, "Sure thing."
Kittai says, "Glad to have you."
Kittai says, "Thanks for coming."
Kittai grins.
Aeith says, "Glad to be where I can, and help where I can. Even if it's just listening."
Aeith says, "And I hope the town is able to rebuild the ravager damage quickly and smoothly."
Aeith bows.
Kittai grins.
Kittai says, "We're sure going to try."
Arianiss nods at Aeith.
Aeith nods.

Kittai says, "The damage to town hall here took several months by itself."
You exclaim, "Oh!"
You sigh.

Arianiss turns an inquisitive ear toward you.
You say, "I meant to bring up the pulped rolton removal."
Arianiss snaps his fingers.
You sigh forlornly.
Arianiss says, "Well, we can add it to the list."
You beam!
You nod.
You say, "Yes, please do that."

Arianiss grins.
Arianiss says, "Tell the workers it's safe, so back to work."
You nod.