North by Northwest (storyline)/2022-11-13 - Just Troll With It (log)

Eoantos 13-14, 5122

by Leafiara Autumnwind of the TownCrier

Synopsis

Adventurers near Wehnimer's Landing spot trails of dust approaching from down the Upper Trollfang trail, then flickers of light appear at the Sentoph. Hill troll scouts soon arrive at the Landing's gates and a small skirmish breaks out, then dark forms are seen moving around the mountain bases. Sir Cryheart's group advances to find more trolls, orcs, and ogres, then engages in combat with them.

The dust in the distance slows down, then a bolt of orange energy explodes in the sky before raining embers down onto slimy muck throughout the forest trail, lighting up fires! Most of Cryheart's group goes up in flames, sending them back to the Voln monastery. Meanwhile, the dust cloud moves forward and the first outline of Imperial wagons come into view. Perigourd organizes a new group to break away and put out the fires.

Meanwhile, as everyone eventually reconvenes, the wagons approach. Trolls move toward them, but a streak of red flames erupts from one wagon and burns through several of them. A few defenders move toward the wagons, then in time the rest of the group makes it there. A few try to ask if everyone's okay as they hail the escorting soldiers, but they give no response as they circle the wagons. Trolls gather in the surrounding forest, but red runes along one of the wagons flash and it explodes, sending ribbons of red fire to burn several trolls and orcs, sending them into retreat.

The Hall of Mages' Magister Enisius Dhenin emerges and greets everyone, then the Imperial soldiers begin to fade away, revealing they were an illusion--then the wagons fade, revealing they too were illusions. Elidal Dhenin and others have already separately arrived coming along the river while he was the decoy. He requests to head to the river, near Voln and the Drakes Vanguard headquarters, where the group finds that the boats have already unloaded. Gutstorm asks if these are decoys too and Enisius says they studied the area and the personalities in and around town and already calculated for an ambush, though they'd expected Rooks rather than trolls. He eyeballs his palm several times as he thanks everyone for their help, saying he appreciates it; people express concern, but he says his brother calls them "politeness reminders" and shows that on his palm is written "Thank you for your help. I appreciate it."

He says they'll be staying in the outpost for now, working on a camp soon, and expecting several more caravans in the coming weeks. Elidal also wants to meet or re-meet with the people. Enisius wishes everyone a good night.

Highlights

Yardie asks, "This is supposed to be a peaceful arrival, yes?"
Speaking pleasedly to Yardie, Leafiara says, "Oh yes, they always are."
Lylia says, "Yes. Peaceful. This is why I have a gown that becomes armor at a touch."
Yardie mutters, "You all could just say no and call it an evening."
Speaking cheerfully to Lylia, Leafiara says, "I just enchanted one of my dresses directly."
Speaking to Yardie, Stormyrain asks, "It is *supposed* to be. But will it be?"
Speaking to Stormyrain, Yardie asks, "One can hope, yeah?"
Stormyrain evenly says, "I do not hope, anymore."
Speaking knowingly to Yardie, Leafiara says, "We're excellent at hope around here."
Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "We... try to hope... sometimes."
Speaking amusedly to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "No, pretty much always."
Speaking to Leafiara, Yardie says, "Excellent.  Sure.  That's the word."

Kezoku says, "There might be danger? And I was worried about it being a slow evening."
Speaking to Kezoku, Leafiara says, "Are we ever not surrounded by danger? Cursed castles, magical mountains, probably other alliterative dangers..."
Speaking to Leafiara, Alosaka suggests, "Perilous portals?"
Alosaka asks, "Insidious invaders?"

Archious says, "I do not intend to commit myself until there is an objective."
Speaking thoughtfully to Archious, Leafiara says, "I think the objective is to protect the Imperial caravan, which is why I'm here and not there."
Speaking to Leafiara, Archious says, "It would serve me greatly if they turned the caravan back."
Leafiara says, "The caravan presumably has its own army. If they were too foolish to bring that much, then they never had a chance here to begin with, so why I need to get involved, I have no idea."
Speaking quietly to Leafiara, Talinvor says, "If they cannot handle the dangers of the area it wishes to 'protect', then they serve no purpose at all here."

From nearby, you hear Markx yell, "O great.  It's up to me ere eh!"
Nairena yells, "You got this champ!"
Leafiara yells, "We're metaphorically standing right there with you!"
From nearby, you hear Markx yell, "Cool story!"
Leafiara yells, "Right?"

Gutstorm gestures at a large covered imperial wagon.
Sections of the a large covered imperial wagon burst into spasmodic flame!
The imperial wagon begins to burn!
A deep growl rumbles in Nalver's chest as he slices his hand through the air, cutting invisible runes.
Nalver channels at a large covered imperial wagon.
Sections of the a large covered imperial wagon burst into spasmodic flame!
The flames engulfing a large covered imperial wagon leap higher!
Thrassus gestures crisply and utters a practiced phrase as raw elemental energies issue forth from his dimly glowing eyes.
Thrassus gestures at a large covered imperial wagon.
Thrassus hurls a stream of water at a large covered imperial wagon!
The water scours the imperial wagon clean.
Alosaka says, "Gutstorm, please do not attack the wagons."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "How we know dish not decoy?"

Xorus says, "We will kill anything that gets in the way of our mission of peace."

Gutstorm surreptitiously slaps a bright yellow sign reading "KICK ME!" on Enisius's back.

The red runes flash brightly and suddenly the wagon explodes into a shower of wooden shrapnel and debris, its jagged remnants soaring to the side!  A hundred ribbons of red fire coil out rapidly, moving with lightning speed and snaking and bending through every tree, even wrapping around them as needed to strike several of the trolls and orcs who linger at the clearing's edge.  The monsters howl and scream, and the air is filled with the putrid stench of burning troll.  The eyes from the forest vanish, as the forms begin to retreat.
Alosaka asks, "Did... did the wagon just explode?"
Alosaka says, "We should perhaps not let the wagons into town in that case."
A sharp-nosed fire wyrdling says, "Ah, yes, the peaceful liberators brought a full compliment of explosives."

Speaking affably to Enisius, Leafiara says, "Fortunately for you, the rumors about this town being willing to die by the dozens and slaughter by the hundreds for people it doesn't know are all true."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me told yoo dem decoy, and yoo tell me not to tack da wagon."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ye all buncha dummy dummiesh."

Enisius says, "We've spent some time studying the area, and...the personalities in and around the town."
Evia asks, "And yet you still came?"
Evia shakes her head, clucking her tongue.
Rasson says, "I feel saying "spying" would be much easier."

Speaking to Enisius, Kiyna says, "I applaud your tactic. This way your civilians can pass through unmolested."
Speaking to Kiyna, Kayse says, "Meanwhile our citizens paid the price."
Leafiara says, "The trolls didn't make it into town."
Speaking to Kayse, Kiyna says, "The trolls didn't make it into town. The only ones harmed were those who were willing to put themselves in harm's way in the first place."
Speaking to Leafiara, Kayse says, "Many gathered here still were injured or died. Our forests burned and now need to recover."
Speaking offhandedly to Kiyna, Kayse asks, "I guess that should be the measure then, huh?"
Speaking to Kayse, Kiyna says, "I was struck down in the battle, too. I can still appreciate a good ruse."
Speaking to Tikba, Dendum remarks, ""Hear some appreciate a good lie on council...expect they will get more of this ruse-ing in the comiing days."

Xorus says, "Our mayor once punched a crippled man in a wheelchair in the face over much the same stratagem."
Speaking to Xorus, Leafiara muses, "Yeah, that was a big mistake. He should have just thrown him in the bay."
Lylia says, "However, that is not why we voted for him. Mostly."

The voice of Yardie quietly says, "Sounds to me we were as expendable as those illusions."
Leafiara affably says, "Well, of course, Yardie."
The voice of Yardie says, "That's not reassuring, Leafiara."
Leafiara amusedly says, "The truth doesn't have to be."

Enisius says, "My brother calls them politeness reminders."
Enisius holds out his palm, where it reads, "Thank you for your help. I appreciate it."
Enisius says, "I was told I would need to ink my entire arm and torso by the time I settled in here."
Enisius says, "We'll see."
Speaking hesitantly to Enisius, Tikba says, "Here in Wehnimer's Landing we have a thing called paper, which may help you."
Enisius says, "Papers are for more important matters."
The voice of Yardie says, "Wow, we're not even worth the paper, I gather."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Perigourd says, "I tend to go where I'm invited, and not often elsewhere."
Perigourd says, "Sometimes not even where I'm invited."
Perigourd grins wryly.
Speaking to Perigourd, Dendum remarks, ""How very unturamzyrrian of you."
Speaking to Perigourd, Leafiara says, "The Yardie plan."
Yardie blinks at Leafiara.
Leafiara snickers at Yardie.
Speaking confusedly to Leafiara, Yardie asks, "Wait, what?"
Speaking amiably to Yardie, Leafiara says, "Exactly."
Chandrellia says, "Exactly."

Dendum muses, ""However they do not claim this part of the river.....they park here to avoid paying fee at dockmaster?"

Log

Gathering in the Snow

Icy flakes flutter down from the night sky, blanketing the forest and Wehnimer's Landing in a light dusting of snow.

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Weather confirmed in Landing."

[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 Bellaja disk, a golden brown coyote, a grizzled giant purple squirrel with onyx black eyes, the skull-shaped Irval disk, a gleeful will-o-wisp spirit that is flying around, the Cataclysm disk, the Futz disk, some bubbling Eldreth death-rum, some bubbling Eldreth death-rum, some bubbling Eldreth death-rum, some bubbling Eldreth death-rum, some bubbling Eldreth death-rum, some bubbling Eldreth death-rum, some bubbling Eldreth death-rum, some bubbling Eldreth death-rum, a pale-faced coppery barn owl, a yellow-eyed silvery lor mandrake sprouting yellow primroses, an inlaid leather grimoire soaring around with its gilt-swept ethereal violet pinions, the Guarrin disk, the web-draped Missoni disk, a lazy wild blood red dog, the Kelfyr disk, a grizzled porcupine, the Jinnela disk, the discordant Lahanna disk, the Stormyrain disk, a red-eyed bright white holly mandrake, a floppy-eared white puppy masked with a patch of void black fur, the faenor Chandrellia disk inlaid with intersecting bands of jet, a large acorn, a large acorn, a round silver-banded barrel, an herbal remedy donation bin and some wide stone benches with some stuff on it.

Also here: Event Planner Leafiara, Bellaja, Town Councilor Vaemyr, Blade Yardie, Drazaa, Irval, Alosaka, Sir Geijon, Mourdeyan, Whahmo, Viva, High Lord Cataclysm who is sitting, Town Councilor Kayse, Futz, Dame Evia, Sir Cryheart, Missoni, Magister Raelee, Sir Guarrin, Kelfyr, Jinnela who is sitting, Town Councilor Kiyna, Ychabod, High Lady Lahanna, Markx, Lord Beansie who is sitting, Stormyrain, Miss Chandrellia, Andromalius who is sitting

Speaking to Missoni, Yardie asks, "Anyone knwo what's set to transpire tonight?"

Speaking to Kayse, Drazaa asks, "From the Consortium Headquarters?"

Mourdeyan says, "Never one around when ye need one."

Speaking to Yardie, Missoni asks, "A caravan is to arrive, I think?"

Speaking simply to Drazaa, Kayse says, "That is a blend from there, yes."

Beansie says, "Never."

Missoni says, "But that is all I am aware of."

Speaking to Yardie, Kiyna says, "Should be the imperial caravan, with the first of the settlers... including the diplomats, or so we've heard."

Bellaja says, "I'm just hoping they bring some nice silks."

Leafiara muses, "No Pukk... did anyone give the call?"

Irval says, "Snow stopped it seems..."

Chandrellia says, "I can."

Speaking to Missoni, Perigourd says, "My hammer-arm is tired."

Speaking to Missoni, Yardie says, "I recall that my being the first group I encountered two years ago. They left me behind, and everyone died."

Chandrellia recites:

"Everyone join Cryheart!"

Leafiara roars, "That's the spirit!"

Cryheart says, "If it were not toinght, I could help ye."

The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me shent Pukk a shmoke signal."

Speaking to Yardie, Missoni says, "I am not sure why everyone would die as part of a caravan..."

Leafiara pleasedly says, "Excellent."

Evia says, "Lady of the green shining bright."

Markx says, "Unless there's somethin comin towards us I need to fight off, I'm good."

Alosaka says, "Caravans have a poor record around here."

Speaking to Missoni, Yardie explains, "They threw some explosive at the crowd."

Cryheart says, "Aye."

Speaking to Missoni, Yardie says, "People did not withdraw fast enough."

Missoni murmurs, "Well, that is not good."

Nairena says, "You made it just in time, Kezzy."

Kezoku asks, "Oh I did?"

A curtain of glistening snow descends from the heavens, bringing a quiet, ashen still to the night.

Speaking pleasedly to Kezoku, Leafiara agrees, "Oh you did!"

Nairena softly says, "So pretty."

Irval says, "Hmm."

[General] Witfog asks, "Methinks a snow attack! What does it mean?"

Markx says, "Snow turtles. I hope."

Nairena says, "I do love the snow."

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly exclaims, "Shnowball fight!"

[General] Witfog thinks, "I don't like my ears cold."

Speaking to Kezoku, Yardie says, "That's why."

Kisun says, "Set myself on fire in the Bowels."

Speaking to Yardie, Kezoku says, "Seems like they're bored back there."

Speaking cheerfully to Kisun, Leafiara says, "That sounds incredibly painful."

Kisun says, "Aye."

Speaking to Kezoku, Yardie says, "I suppose."

Kisun says, "Stunned for a little over a minute and a half."

Speaking quietly to Kisun, Pookia says, "Boom."

Evia asks, "We should bring some Wehnimer's ale?"

Kisun exclaims, "But I lived!"

[General] Witfog asks, "Who can stun Chandrellia for me and help me pack her into a snow woman?"

Speaking sagely to Kisun, Leafiara asks, "Yes, but more importantly, did your clothes survive?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Kisun says, "Oh I hope so."

[General] Witfog thinks, "Don't reveal yourself, this is a secret operation."

Evia says, "I should have knit some cozy gift mittens for the traveling party."

Alosaka says, "Say, Lady Lylia."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kisun says, "Everything looks good."

Bellaja rubs her red mittens.

Leafiara grins at Bellaja.

[General] Chandrellia exclaims, "Uummmm no Wit, you can not turn me into a Snowwoman!"

Nairena says, "Stay close, Sparky."

Kisun asks, "So, wait, who we joinin?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Bellaja says, "They were the warmest I could find."

Chandrellia recites:

"If you havent yet, join Cryheart"

[General] Witfog thinks, "But doing so would fill my heart with joy. 'Tis the season."

Speaking to her summit rat, Nairena says, "Stay close, Sparky. I knew you were in there."

Yardie asks, "This is supposed to be a peaceful arrival, yes?"

Speaking pleasedly to Yardie, Leafiara says, "Oh yes, they always are."

Mourdeyan says, "Compared too."

Speaking to Yardie, Alosaka says, "Yes, but consider our history with fateful caravans."

Speaking to Alosaka, Yardie says, "The question needed asking."

Bellaja whispers something to Stormyrain.

Lylia says, "Yes. Peaceful. This is why I have a gown that becomes armor at a touch."

[General] Krendarr thinks, "Offering to kidnap and turn into a snow woman for a price. think to me."

Yardie mutters, "You all could just say no and call it an evening."

Speaking cheerfully to Lylia, Leafiara says, "I just enchanted one of my dresses directly."

Speaking to Lylia, Alosaka asks, "Isn't that armor just thicker cloth?"

Speaking to Lylia, Guarrin says, "That seems like something they should all do."

Speaking to Yardie, Stormyrain asks, "It is *supposed* to be. But will it be?"

[General] Irval exclaims, "Button up for winter! If yer in need of supplies check out the Best Defence on ebonway. Look for the bone door covered in eel skin!"

Speaking to Stormyrain, Yardie asks, "One can hope, yeah?"

Mourdeyan says, "Hah."

Speaking to Alosaka, Lylia says, "Much thicker."

Stormyrain evenly says, "I do not hope, anymore."

Speaking knowingly to Yardie, Leafiara says, "We're excellent at hope around here."

Mourdeyan exclaims, "Hey!"

Speaking to Lylia, Alosaka says, "Oh, I have a question for you."

[General] Asthenea thinks, "Yes! thanks kindly."

Lylia says, "Then let us hope I have the answer."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "We... try to hope... sometimes."

Mourdeyan says, "Oh aye, He'll be in the fortress directly."

Speaking amusedly to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "No, pretty much always."

Speaking to Leafiara, Yardie says, "Excellent. Sure. That's the word."

Speaking to Cryheart, Nairena asks, "Do you know whats happening?"

Speaking to Lylia, Alosaka asks, "As an esteemed Faendryl sorceress, how would you define the term 'honor'? What does it mean to one of your calling?"

Approaching Caravan

In the distance, admist the backdrop of white snow and black night, a faint cloud of dust rises just above the trees.

Evia asks, "The more important question on a cold snowy night is Where is Winston?"

Thrassus says, "Ah, there they are. Finally."

Irval says, "Someone approaches."

Vaemyr asks, "Shall we perhaps move toward the gate?"

Cryheart says, "I am heading out the North gate."

Stormyrain lightly says, "Well then."

Speaking to Alosaka, Lylia says, "You are a strong believer in open-ended questions...I shall have to think on that one."

Nairena says, "Either wagons or a marching army."

Speaking to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "Could this be the caravan finally arriving."

Stormyrain says, "We'll have whoever this is."

Cryheart says, "Movoing out in three."

Markx says, "If I die at some point tonight, Ima call it a win."

The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Cryheart, me no want fight tnite."

Speaking to Lylia, Alosaka says, "Take your time. It seems we have business to attend to."

Speaking amusedly to Chandrellia, Leafiara says, "I would imagine."

Cryheart says, "Two."

Irval says, "A lot of someones it seesms."

Cryheart says, "Here we go."

[travel]

Speaking cheekily to Chandrellia, Leafiara adds, "But also I have a good imagination, so maybe it doesn't mean much."

[Wehnimer's, Outside Gate]

Citizens, merchants and assorted dregs of society jostle against you before the great wooden gates of Wehnimer's Landing. Harried guards and militiamen try to keep the chaos to a minimum, but it is hard to keep track of those entering, let alone leaving, this large trading post. A dirt path encircling the wooden palisade of the town leads east and southwest. Nailed prominently to the wooden wall beside the gate is a sign you really should read. You also see some reinforced wooden gates and the Wayside inn.

Alosaka says, "And I find open-ended questions lead to the best conversations."

Kezoku says, "There might be danger? And I was worried about it being a slow evening."

Evia says, "Whooo we made it."

Yardie says, "Should have brough a small statue."

Chandrellia says, "Wow we got to the gates befreo they did! Cryheart is getting faster on his feet."

Cryheart says, "Well..nae from the caravan, but rooks or others may attack."

Nairena says, "Just incase."

Speaking to Kezoku, Leafiara says, "Are we ever not surrounded by danger? Cursed castles, magical mountains, probably other alliterative dangers..."

Thrassus says, "To be honest, the chances are higher they will stop at the Outpost."

Thrassus says, "But we shall see."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kezoku asks, "Yes but...ever want some strange, y'know?"

Markx says, "Zap zap."

Speaking to Leafiara, Alosaka suggests, "Perilous portals?"

[General] Jackdublin asks, "Where can you buy a crossbow?"

[General] Kisun asks, "Plain?"

Speaking agreeably to Alosaka, Leafiara says, "I like it."

Bellaja asks, "Any ideas what that dust is?"

[General] Malvadere thinks, "Fletchers most likely."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Any sightings, Sir Guarrin."

Alosaka asks, "Insidious invaders?"

Evia says, "Just old road dust."

[General] Kisun thinks, "Fletcher shop north of the clothier in the landing. Has the arrow on the door. Or, check the pawnshop."

[General] Jackdublin thinks, "Yep."

[General] Jackdublin thinks, "Thanks."

[General] Markx thinks, "Guarding the guard on the west gate."

Alosaka exclaims, "Smothering snowfalls!"

Yardie asks, "So, thus far we have angry Illoke, angry kobolds, angry trolls. Who else is infuriated by the recent events?"

The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "We doin eshpetition?"

Speaking amusedly to Yardie, Leafiara reminds, "Some citizens in a conversation you were right there for."

Lylia says, "It would appear so."

The voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Lylia you protect me."

A small flicker of light appears along a ridge of the Sentoph, then fades quickly.

Kezoku says, "Poor roltons."

Lylia says, "I shall certainly try."

Kezoku says, "At least it's fast."

Pookia says, "Sentoph."

Evia says, "We will now give demonstrations of dominance over weak animals."

Vaemyr says, "Hmm."

Speaking to Leafiara, Yardie says, "I'm rather surprised no one mentioned the attack after the Edict was rescinded. They said a lot of peculiar things."

Vaemyr says, "I think we should head over to Sentoph maybe."

Alosaka says, "I thought I saw something on one of those 'toph mountains."

Cryheart says, "Someone sighted some traps on the road."

Speaking to Kezoku, Kisun says, "If I don't do it, the archers from the gates will have their fun."

Mourdeyan says, "Run lil roltons."

Leafiara muses, "The Blameless? Eh, I'm sure they're floating around somewhere."

Leafiara says, "Oh, Yardie disappeared."

Cryheart says, "Or Rook."

The voice of Yardie says, "No I'm here."

Speaking to Kisun, Kezoku says, "Just wish I could start a farm for em."

The voice of Yardie says, "Getting ready. With you."

Leafiara says, "Being here doesn't mean you didn't disappear."

Evia says, "Floating Blameless."

Speaking to a rolton, Kisun says, "Run.."

The voice of Yardie asks, "It's a talent, I suppose?"

Kiyna says, "...I'm going to go check out Sentoph, I think."

Leafiara curiously says, "And what are you getitng ready for, Yardie? This is a peaceful and delightful night."

A small light flickers near the top of the wooded hills, then vanishes quickly.

Evia says, "Like big balloons."

Leafiara says, "Not like you'll be punching demons in the face tonight."

Speaking to Kiyna, Alosaka says, "Be careful."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Good."

Kiyna asks, "Or... is it getting closer?"

Thrassus asks, "Ambush my humanoids, perhaps?"

The voice of Yardie honestly answers, "Someone's bound to mess it up. If you attack kobolds partying, I wouldn't be surprised if someone else became....itchy."

Leafiara admits, "I just figured signal flares from scouts."

Dust begins to rise at the edge of the Upper Trollfang, as snow continues to flutter down from the sky.

Markx says, "Let them come."

Kisun says, "Closer they come.."

Alosaka asks, "Shall we go... meet the caravan?"

Kiyna says, "Ah, they're just getting closer."

Irval says, "They comin in from the south."

Evia says, "Moving along at a good pace."

Cryheart says, "Aye."

Mourdeyan says, "Hmm."

Nairena says, "I wonder if all of us need to be out here."

Nairena says, "Just incase."

Berost deeply asks, "Someone wanna share the short version o' what we be lookin for; or tryin ta kill?"

Irval asks, "Definitely moving, I think they trying to beat the weather?"

Mourdeyan says, "Praps thats not the casravan from tha south."

Xorus says, "I heard there were landslides up in them parts."

Pookia says, "Gate works."

Irval says, "Poor the snow fall begins to get heavy."

Cryheart says, "Some of our Order is watching the trail south of here."

The voice of Yardie asks, "Landslides. Are we walking into an ambush?"

Evia says, "Trying to kill no one and nothing."

Scouts and Skirmishes

A hideous hill troll scout ambles in!

[Irval attacks, then the troll attacks, then Cryheart attacks]

Leafiara amusedly comments, "Some of you all are so anxious."

[combat]

Cryheart says, "Troll."

Nairena says, "Yup."

Irval yells, "Ambush!"

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

Leafiara curiously says, "I didn't see them attack us."

The voice of Yardie asks, "'So....we're not talking, then?"

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Gate being attacked by troll scouts."

Drektor says, "Or you could capture it.."

Alosaka asks, "That was one troll?"

The voice of Kayse slowly says, "It's trolls."

Markx yells, "Is that all you bring?"

Tayler says, "It was a troll."

Mourdeyan says, "Several."

Leafiara says, "I've met peaceful trolls before."

Speaking to Markx, Nairena says, "Thats just a scout."

Vaemyr says, "They weren't attacking..."

Through a reinforced large wooden gate, you hear Pookia yell, "Gate still works!"

Xorus says, "Always trolling."

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly thinks, "Ye all tacked dem afore dey got to talkin."

Lylia asks, "Do we normally parley with trolls before we kill them?"

Speaking to Markx, Nairena says, "To survey our defenses, sweetie."

Markx says, "Ima die now."

The voice of Yardie says, "Always the landing. Ready, fire, aim."

Mourdeyan says, "Ask Sir Balantine about tha."

Leafiara considers, "Ah well, now that they're dead, here comes the inevitable attack."

Lylia says, "If they get too close to town, they pose a threat. I do not see why tonight would be different."

Irval says, "Well I only meant to disarm...leg."

[Realm] Guarrin thinks, "It seems there are some things that will slow the caravan down on the trollfang, no sight of the actual caravan though."

Alosaka says, "Eh, as much as I prefer to talk... the Grimswarm are at war with us, and that includes trolls. If they want to talk they haves ways to do it other than walking up to the gate."

Evia says, "They sent in their young ones to test."

Cryheart says, "Dinnae be so quick to attack the next group, make sure they want to attack."

Cryheart says, "So be in defensive."

Chandrellia asks, "We are expecting the Empire, why would the Empire send Troll scouts for a peaceful meeting?"

Kisun asks, "Serpent?"

The voice of Yardie says, "Considering that any and every are looking for an excuse to spread the Empire's influence, it would be prudent to be patient and not attack on the first side....but it may be too late for that now."

Thrassus says, "I found nothing unusual on Sentoph."

Irval says, "I'll pull my punches to something less lethal."

Speaking to Irval, Witfog exclaims, "He's talkin' to you! no attacking!"

Kezoku says, "I'm sure the trolls want info, like anyone else with half a brain."

Kisun asks, "That a pet?"

Mourdeyan says, "Sleepy, yer such a ...yeah."

Vaemyr removes a hollow soulstone wand from in his scroll case.

Vaemyr points his soulstone wand at an animated flayed gigas disciple.

Misty black smoke gushes forth from Vaemyr's soulstone wand, carefully encircling an animated flayed gigas disciple. The pure white light radiating from Vaemyr's wand's soulstone shell melds with the misty black smoke, as if infusing it with some unknown power. The disciple shudders momentarily as its wounds begin to suture themselves. After several painful groans, the disciple begins to look healthier, although still quite dead.

Vaemyr put a hollow soulstone wand in his scroll case.

Speaking to Vaemyr, Alosaka asks, "How long have you had that thing?"

Speaking to Alosaka, Vaemyr says, "That's a new one."

Speaking to Cryheart, Witfog says, "They look friendly."

Irval asks, "Ima set some traps then ya?"

Kelfyr says, "Didn't see much coming up the trail quite yet."

Speaking warmly to Kayse, Tikba says, "Kala ylliras, amisar."

Speaking to Cryheart, Irval says, "Non lethal I assure you."

Vaemyr says, "Going to scout just a bit."

Cryheart says, "Some of the trolls or others set some traps."

Dark forms can be seen moving throughout the Upper Trollfang, moving north from the mountain bases in the distance.

Alosaka says, "That doesn't look like a caravan."

Leafiara amusedly asks, "Wouldn't you want to warn the caravan if that's the case?"

The voice of Yardie says, "Great."

Citan deeply says, "Dark forms eh."

Thrassus says, "That confirms it, they are ambushing the caravan."

Bellaja observes, "Definitely coming this way."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Trulie gotmugged by trollsh."

Cryheart says, "We shall find out soon."

[General] The ghost of Truelie thinks, "Large greu troll warriors enroute to the Landing."

Irval says, "Alright so the trap is as non lethal as I can get it."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Danksh!"

[General] Kataric thinks, "Sounds gruelling."

[Realm] Cryheart thinks, "Gates are clear."

Bellaja says, "I think it's too long since some of you have been outside the gates at night."

Speaking to Cryheart, Nairena asks, "We still holding back?"

Irval says, "Dont cast fire please."

[Realm] Guarrin thinks, "Engaged in the trollfang."

[Realm] Perigourd thinks, "Encountering trolls in Trollfang, near the INnn."

[General] The ghost of Truelie thinks, "They arent far."

• Chandrellia is chasing the tail of the shadow dragon.

(OOC) Kisun's player whispers to the group, "Wasn't wearing armor."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Markx says, "To death and new life."

[General] The ghost of Chandrellia thinks, "Wow."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ronmarik got kilt by trolls."

[General] Kelfyr thinks, "Orcs and trolls."

Evia says, "Hmmm."

Thrassus says, "I think she found them."

Cryheart says, "We will charge if I hear attacks from some members of my Order."

Speaking to Scyf, Kisun says, "Like it's my first time."

Alosaka says, "Oh, that's quite a large force."

Evia says, "I think she did."

Alosaka says, "Many, many trolls."

Leafiara curiously asks, "Oh?"

[Lcate Person on Chandrellia]

[Upper Trollfang]

The road disappears for a time beneath islands of thick grasses only to reappear as you move on. Though the road appears to get little use, a path parallels the road and appears to be used quite frequently. You also see a grinning grey orc conjurer, a huge snarling ogre ravager, a hideous hill troll scout, a grinning grey orc conjurer, a rolton, some studded leather, a spear, a crazed ashen troll reaver, a crazed ashen troll reaver, a dark cloud, a hideous hill troll scout that is lying down, a large grey troll warrior that is lying down, a dark-eyed forest troll rover, a crazed ashen troll reaver, a dark cloud, a large grey troll warrior that is lying down, a floppy-eared white puppy masked with a patch of void black fur, a frost-covered vibrant red-eyed bright white holly mandrake, a bulky forest troll marauder and a sharp-nosed fire wyrdling.

Also here: the body of Miss Chandrellia who is lying down

Alosaka says, "Uh, south of here. Near the fork in the Trollfang."

[General] The ghost of Chandrellia thinks, "I had one binded and his buddies showed up, wasnt very happy."

Kiyna says, "Shall we? Let's get out there and help."

Leafiara curiously says, "Oh, orcs and ogres too."

[General] The ghost of Truelie thinks, "Trolll reavers and warriors also."

Evia asks, "The fork to it, or in it?"

Lylia dryly remarks, "I am sure the other trolls are chiding one another about not trying to talk to Chandrellia first."

Alosaka says, "Be wary."

Mourdeyan says, "Ye may wanta sit this out at Helga's."

[Realm] Vaemyr thinks, "Ran into a fairly large group of trolls and grey orcs in the upper trollfang."

[travel]

Thrassus says, "You never know..."

Irval asks, "They are trying to bottle neck the caravan maybe?"

(OOC) Alosaka's player whispers to the group, "South a few more rooms."

[combat]

[General] The ghost of Chandrellia thinks, "Guts and I need help."

• That's one way to get out of paying a bar tab, Gutstorm.

Kelfyr says, "More southeast."

[General] The ghost of Truelie thinks, "Yeah Chandrellia tried to rescue me but it's an entire hoard."

Markx says, "Found em."

Bellaja says, "Oh my."

Nairena says, "I dont think they are friendly."

Cryheart says, "Moving."

Talk Efforts

[combat, but Leafi breaks away to grab Chandy]

[Upper Trollfang]

The road disappears for a time beneath islands of thick grasses only to reappear as you move on. Though the road appears to get little use, a path parallels the road and appears to be used quite frequently. You also see an immense rock troll hunter, a large grey troll warrior, a narrow-eyed dark orc hexer, the Guarrin disk, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, a narrow-eyed dark orc hexer that appears immobilized, an immense rock troll hunter that appears immobilized, a dark-eyed forest troll rover that appears immobilized, an immense rock troll hunter that appears immobilized, a stooped burrow orc that appears immobilized, a huge snarling ogre ravager, a crazed ashen troll reaver that appears immobilized, a hideous hill troll scout that appears immobilized, some studded leather, a spear, a crazed ashen troll reaver that appears immobilized, a crazed ashen troll reaver, a dark cloud, a dark cloud, a large grey troll warrior that appears immobilized, a floppy-eared white puppy masked with a patch of void black fur, a frost-covered vibrant red-eyed bright white holly mandrake, a bulky forest troll marauder that appears immobilized and a sharp-nosed fire wyrdling.

Also here: Event Planner Leafiara, Perigourd, Sir Guarrin, the body of Seaward Gutstorm who is lying down, the body of Miss Chandrellia who is lying down

Guarrin says, "Moving."

The ghostly voice of Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Heddo."

[Guarrin's already got Guts, but Leafi grabs Chandy and fogs away]

[General] The ghost of Ronmarik thinks, "Very little respect for the dead."

The ghostly voice of Chandrellia exclaims, "That was rough!"

[heads to TSC]

The ghostly voice of Ronmarik says, "They messed my corpse up good."

Leafiara casually says, "Seems fine."

[General] The ghost of Truelie thinks, "You can say that again."

The ghostly voice of Shork asks, "Were we expecting a nasty orc invasion this evening?"

Small clouds of dust continue to rise in the distance of the Upper Trollfang.

[Realm] Cryheart thinks, "Trolls engaged south of town."

[General] Markx thinks, "O no. I gut Gutstorm too drink."

[Leafi raises Chandy, but the bleeding was so heavy she almost immediately dies again]

Leafiara says, "Eep."

The ghostly voice of Chandrellia exclaims, "Are you serious!"

The ghostly voice of Shork exclaims, "Oh no!"

[General] Markx thinks, "Or something like that."

[Realm] Yardie asks, "They're in the city?"

Leafiara says, "The bleeding must have been much more intense than I expected." [checked afterward and it was a whopping 46/60 per round]

[Realm] Guarrin thinks, "Yes all the way to the upper trollfang."

The ghostly voice of Chandrellia says, "I didnt even get a chance to heal myself."

The ghostly voice of Ronmarik says, "Goodness."

Speaking to Leafiara, the ghostly voice of Chandrellia exclaims, "I am so sorry!"

Leafiara says, "No, it's my fault."

Leafiara says, "Haven't had that happen in years."

Leafiara says, "So I got sloppy."

[General] The ghost of Truelie thinks, "Stay away from the area with lessor orcs if you want to avoid them."

[General] Markx thinks, "Well. I stand here side by side with the guard we the western gate."

The ghostly voice of Gutstorm jokingly slurs, "Bad Leafi."

The ghostly voice of Shork says, "Yes those orcs smacked the life out of me in one hit."

[General] The ghost of Truelie thinks, "Stay away from the area with lessor orcs if you want to avoid them."

[Realm] Cryheart asks, "How big are the ones in the town?"

Speaking to Guarrin, Perigourd says, "Set whe nyou are."

Perigourd says, "When rather."

[General] Tikba thinks, "Yes."

The ghostly voice of Truelie softly exclaims, "Oh thank you!"

Guarrin says, "Here we go."

Leafiara says, "Probably getting sloppy as a consequence of me haaving absolutely no interest in stopping these trolls. The Empire can defend itself."

Kisun exclaims, "Everyone!"

[Help] The ghost of Shork: "Count me as a nasty orc statistic."

[Realm] Yardie thinks, "Scouting the city. I see none at the moment."

Archious says, "I do not intend to commit myself until there is an objective."

Speaking thoughtfully to Archious, Leafiara says, "I think the objective is to protect the Imperial caravan, which is why I'm here and not there."

Speaking to Leafiara, Archious says, "It would serve me greatly if they turned the caravan back."

Leafiara says, "The caravan presumably has its own army. If they were too foolish to bring that much, then they never had a chance here to begin with, so why I need to get involved, I have no idea."

The voice of Yardie says, "So the trolls are here to ambush the caravan."

Archious says, "A fortunate development."

Leafiara amusedly says, "Yes, Yardie, we kinda figured that out."

Speaking quietly in Dhe'narsi to Leafiara, Talinvor says something you don't understand.

The voice of Yardie says, "It was....a question...."

Speaking quietly to Leafiara, Talinvor says, "If they cannot handle the dangers of the area it wishes to 'protect', then they serve no purpose at all here."

Leafiara surprisedly says, "Oh."

Leafiara admits, "In that case, I have no idea."

The voice of Yardie mutters, "Grumpy townspeople."

Archious says, "I will see how things develop."

Leafiara muses, "I suppose I should at least check that the town is safe."

[Leafi runs the perimeter and returns to TSC]

Leafiara pleasedly says, "Yep, town's clear."

[General] The ghost of Platio thinks, "I am being devowered by a troll soaB."

Leafiara muses, "Let me go see if I can talk things out with them."

[Upper Trollfang] Three large modwir trees stand in a north-south line and split the trail as it passes from west to east. The northeast branch runs up the side of a long winding ridge while the southeast branch disappears in the brush that grows along the base of the ridge. The two trails come together and form a wider trail that runs off to the northwest. You also see a badly damaged maoral strongbox, a stale apple tart, an augmented breastplate, a twohanded sword, an augmented breastplate, a twohanded sword, some studded leather, a spear, a moldy raisin cupcake and a small mound.

>se

You move through the forest, the slimy muck impeding your movement.

Roundtime: 20 sec.

[combat, but Leafi just moves past the group as quickly as can be given the RT]

[General] Kataric thinks, "Make sure to soil yourself first, don't give the bastards a clean meal."

You move through the forest, the slimy muck impeding your movement.

Roundtime: 20 sec.

[Upper Trollfang]

This is the western end of a badly overgrown and neglected road. Small piles of paving stones can be seen nearby, but the large amount of weeds that cover them indicate to you that they have not been moved in quite some time. You also see a grinning grey orc conjurer and a dark-eyed forest troll rover.

Also here: Event Planner Leafiara, Sir Geijon

The dust in the distance seems to lighten and its movement slows.

[General] The ghost of Chandrellia thinks, "Gnull, lets talk this trhu if you can hear me."

[Geijon fights; Leafi moves on]

You move through the forest, the slimy muck impeding your movement.

Roundtime: 20 sec.

[Upper Trollfang]

The road disappears for a time beneath islands of thick grasses only to reappear as you move on. Though the road appears to get little use, a path parallels the road and appears to be used quite frequently. You also see a huge snarling ogre ravager, a crazed ashen troll reaver, an immense rock troll hunter, a stooped burrow orc, a huge snarling ogre ravager, a dark-eyed forest troll rover, a stooped burrow orc, a lesser orc that appears dead and some studded leather.

Leafiara greets, "Hello there!"

A stooped burrow orc swings a scimitar at a dark-eyed forest troll rover!

AS: +355 vs DS: +122 with AvD: +12 + d100 roll: +50 = +295

... and hits for 35 points of damage!

Minor puncture to the left arm.

Leafiara curiously asks, "Any chance we can talk things out?"

["combat", and by that I mean she does nothing while they Tackle her, then they in turn do nothing because her DS is too high]

Leafiara considers, "I guess that's a no."

[General] Ycelacie asks, "Is there an invasoin?"

Leafiara mournfully says, "That's kind of a shame."

[General] Yardie thinks, "Yes."

[General] Kisun thinks, "Yes."

["combat", as it's more of the same where she still declines to attack but just freezes them]

Leafiara amiably says, "If you'd like to reconsider, there's still time."

[Upper Trollfang]

The road disappears for a time beneath islands of thick grasses only to reappear as you move on. Though the road appears to get little use, a path parallels the road and appears to be used quite frequently. You also see a crazed ashen troll reaver, an immense rock troll hunter that appears immobilized, an immense rock troll hunter that appears immobilized, a hill troll that appears immobilized, some full leather, a leather helm, a wickedly curved feras flamberge, a large grey troll warrior that appears immobilized, a dark-eyed forest troll rover that appears immobilized, a stooped burrow orc that appears immobilized, a huge snarling ogre ravager, a stooped burrow orc that appears immobilized, a huge snarling ogre ravager, a stooped burrow orc that appears immobilized and some studded leather.

[General] Ronmarik thinks, "Bit of a scrap in Upper Trollfang."

["combat"]

Leafiara sighs, "Fine, fine, fine..."

[a harder hitting ogre with 844 AS shows up, though since it's just stomping with its foot, it remains not particularly threatening; she eventually withdraws to Voln and then TSC after minor wounds stack up, though]

Leafiara casually says, "They're a bit mean and didn't take up my offer to discuss things calmly."

Pookia exclaims, "Theres arrows flying from all over! i keep getting hit with mystery arrows!"

[skipping all the healing/raising, as I have been already]

[General] Kiyna asks, "Is the fighting still going strong?"

[General] Zaaldine thinks, "Geesh these have some health."

Ycelacie asks, "R'eady?"

Leafiara muses, "Guess I can go watch the bloodshed."

There is a small orange flash in the depths of the Upper Trollfang.

Leafiara says, "Wonder who's still on the front lines."

Vaemyr says, "Quite a few there still."

Slicky Situation

[Leafi fogs over to Cryheart's group]

Cryheart says, "Sure."

Leafiara pleasedly says, "Ah, there's everyone."

Cryheart says, "Look for fires."

Perigourd says, "We ought to press forward."

A small orange bolt of energy arcs up into the night sky.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Cryhear hole me."

Nalver exclaims, "Burrow orcs!"

Guarrin says, "That looks new."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me pished, me want fight now."

[combat]

Nairena says, "Trolls and orcs are hardy beings."

[combat]

The bolt of orange energy explodes in the sky, shattering into a thousand brightly glowing embers that fall upon the Upper Trollfang, directly over the patches of slimy muck spread out along the trail through the woods.

Cryheart says, "Stay put, dark cloud east."

Roelon deeply says, "Well then...."

Mourdeyan says, "Ahh."

Cryheart suddenly bursts into flames!

Leafiara says, "Ooh, that's a neat trick."

Cryheart says, "Moving."

Perigourd says, "Take cover."

Bellaja says, "I can't get to him."

Lylia suddenly bursts into flames!

Leafiara suddenly bursts into flames!

Irval says, "East."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Yoo on fire."

[more people start burning]

Alosaka says, "Fire."

Tayler says, "Oh, fire."

[Realm] Pookia exclaims, "Eww! evil slime!"

[more people burning]

Evia says, "We burning up."

[General] Kisun exclaims, "Fire!"

[General] Yardie thinks, "These things do not die."

Cryheart says, "Drop and roll."

Cryheart says, "Drop and roll."

[you know the drill: burning, rolling, casting water spells, unstunning, that kind of thing]

Cryheart says, "Drop and roll."

[General] Kisun thinks, "Trolls hate fire.."

Cryheart says, "Drop and roll."

Markx exclaims, "Roll!"

Citan deeply says, "Drop and roll."

Markx exclaims, "Roll harder!"

Leafiara affably says, "There we go."

Broad says, "Dont pick em up."

Alosaka says, "Raelee you are on fire."

Nalver says, "Heh."

Alosaka says, "Bah."

Markx exclaims, "Roll extra harder!"

Xorus says, "This is fine."

Nalver says, "They were not having fun east of here."

Ycelacie exclaims, "What nonsense!"

[General] Zaaldine thinks, "Think I dumped 300 mana to kill just one lol."

Broad says, "This is silly."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me no want bath."

[people are still burning]

Broad says, "We need a squirter."

Kayse suggests, "Perhaps we should MOVE."

Bellaja says, "Oof my hand.."

Evia says, "Lets move away from the fire."

Alosaka suddenly bursts into flames!

Alosaka suddenly bursts into flames!

Alosaka suddenly bursts into flames!

Alosaka suddenly bursts into flames!

Speaking curiously to Alosaka, Leafiara says, "Wow, they really, really don't like you."

[people are still burning!]

Mourdeyan says, "Yah."

Cryheart says, "Sthand if ye can."

Speaking to Drazaa, Kayse assures, "I am okay."

[people are still burning!]

Perigourd says, "We sohuld withdraw."

The ghostly voice of Ulfwine says, "There's me cooked."

Irval says, "Lets get outta the fire."

Perigourd exclaims, "Collect the wounded!"

Alosaka says, "WE need to get out of here."

Recovery

[someone Voln fogs]

[Courtyard]

A well maintained and healthy garden occupies the entirety of the courtyard. The air here is cool and crisp, but the bulk of the monastery shelters you from wind and makes the air bracing instead of chilling. In the center of the garden is a natural spring bubbling up several inches above the surface of the encircling pool of crystal clear water. A large stone and iron gate blocks the entrance to the monastery flanked by a statue of a woman carrying a crystal staff and a set of crystalline keys facing a second statue of a kneeling young man bedecked in battle-worn black chain armor. You also see the driftwood Nalver disk, a great white wolf, the Elici disk, a plump white cat that is sitting, a shabby grey cat, a large fel tree and a scorched black marble bench with some stuff on it.

Guarrin says, "Fog and recover."

[people are still burning]

Perigourd says, "Going back."

Geijon says, "Too much fire."

Cryheart says, "Move west."

[General] Thrassus asks, "Is the road still on fire?"

[General] Kiyna thinks, "Yes, it is."

[triage, etc.]

Cryheart says, "Finally."

Guarrin says, "We'll need buckets from the hall."

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly exclaims, "We need more shnow to put on me fire!"

Mourdeyan says, "Holy moly."

Villorn says, "Wow."

• Kayse got caught with her hand in the cookie jar.

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly asks, "Kayse no share cookie?"

[triage, etc.]

Speaking to Lylia, Xorus says, "I may be slightly singed."

Irval says, "Smells like pork in here."

Flames begin to burn brightly in the Upper Trollfang and the column of dust continues to move forward. The first outline of covered imperial wagons comes into view.

Evia says, "Daaamn."

Broad recites:

"Dixie! this is so fun!"

[Realm] Geijon thinks, "Stay engaged. Retreat as needed."

Guarrin grumbles, "Perfect timing."

Leafiara curiously asks, "The caravan does actually have its own army, no?"

Leafiara asks, "They couldn't possibly have come that unprepared?"

Cryheart says, "Ok..we need to head to the gates."

[General] Nairena asks, "Are we suppose to defend the caravan?"

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly thinks, "Hey deez orcsh ish fightin da torllsh."

[General] Zaaldine asks, "Any hunting party?"

Geijon says, "Set."

Evia says, "They will see the flames from afar."

Citan deeply asks, "I guess we will see eh?"

Cryheart says, "Stand if ye can."

Bernadette softly says, "Wagons comin."

Guarrin says, "At least we sprung the trap ahead of time."

The ghostly voice of Viva says, "One of the trolls was yelling, "'Rid srr'r'vrolar-flor' 'rid!", perhaps they dislike the elves the same as the bog trolls do."

Guarrin says, "Going to grab some buckets."

The ghostly voice of Rasson says, "I have been cooked and eaten."

[General] The ghost of Bellaja thinks, "Please be careful of the hexers and ravagers. All kinds of webs and fire."

[triage, etc.]

Cryheart says, "Come join us at the gates."

[Realm] Perigourd thinks, "Hodling them by the trollfang still, small group, but holding our own."

Leafiara amiably says, "Noted."

Nalver says, "I'm trying to get some rescues going..."

Nalver says, "Getting crowded out there."

[General] Nalver asks, "Anyone lose a rock troll?"

[Realm] Cryheart thinks, "Gates are clear."

Resuming the Battle

[Leafi heads back out to watch the conflict]

[combat]

[Realm] Perigourd thinks, "The trollfang is on fire, we'll need buckets to put out the fires."

Guarrin says, "I have buckets."

[Realm] Cryheart thinks, "Bucket brigade."

Kiyna says, "I have some buckets."

[Drakes] Nalver thinks, "Remember, stayingn int he largest group is the fastest way to die."

Perigourd says, "To the southeast then."

Perigourd says, "Moving."

[combat, firefighting]

[Realm] Archious thinks, "It is almost as if the Imperials are not welcome and their reputation has driven the creatures to a great response."

From nearby, you hear Ycelacie yell, "Aurien!"

From nearby, you hear Aurien yell, "What!"

[Realm] Cryheart asks, "Where are the fires?"

Speaking to Missoni, Perigourd says, "Hold here, I'm going to get more buckets."

[Realm] Guarrin thinks, "Trollfang."

[Realm] Yardie thinks, "In truth, I think they'd respond to anyone who encroached on their lands."

[General] Asthenea asks, "Is it safe around the landin?"

Kiyna asks, "That the last fire in here?"

A severed marauder leg just dragged itself into the area.

A severed marauder leg suddenly begins expanding, growing with amazing speed!

A severed marauder arm just dragged itself into the area.

A severed marauder arm suddenly begins expanding, growing with amazing speed!

Guarrin says, "Seems so."

Nalver says, "He's asleep."

Missoni says, "I think so."

Nalver says, "Wouldn't wake up for me."

[General] Markx thinks, "West gate currently clear."

Leafiara curiously asks, "Oh, they're growing back?"

Nairena says, "Im a walking water bucket."

Perigourd says, "More fire to the southeast."

Leafiara muses, "Fascinating."

Perigourd says, "Grab a buck."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Fires look contained."

[General] Markx thinks, "Guard is hammered. But it's clear."

[combat, firefighting, travel, etc.]

[Realm] Guarrin thinks, "Fires still going."

Perigourd says, "Moving."

[Realm] Cryheart asks, "Where are the fires?"

[General] The ghost of Kelfyr asks, "Regular hammered or more hammered than usual?"

Cryheart says, "Gads."

[combat, firefighting, travel, etc.]

[General] Markx thinks, "Helga hammered."

[Realm] Guarrin thinks, "Go back to where you were before you fogged. Same spot."

Guarrin says, "There you found them."

[General] The ghost of Kelfyr thinks, "Ah, so he's not worried then."

[General] Irval thinks, "Some sort of fog blocker totem must of been planted by the trolls or the empire for that matter, but my ability to fog breaks down before I can complete the transference. be wary."

Kiyna asks, "That was my last bucket. Do we have enough?"

Perigourd says, "I'll head back for more."

The imperial wagons come closer into view, dust rising from them as they roll through the Upper Trollfang. The glow of fires in the forest has begun to fade, but the remnants of smoke hang heavily in the air as bright embers mix in the air with the falling ashen snow.

Mourdeyan says, "Thank ya."

Dark forms move through the Upper Trollfang, rushing towards the wagons in the distance.

Guarrin says, "More fires south east."

Ycelacie asks, "Where are the wagons?"

Missoni says, "We shall move to them."

Guarrin says, "Let's move nad clear the fires."

[General] Geijon thinks, "Shields up."

[General] Chandrellia asks, "Are we not able to get to teh wagons due to the fire burning?"

Missoni says, "Moving southeast."

Evia says, "Many fire se."

Guarrin says, "Move."

Geijon says, "Fire."

From nearby, you hear Markx yell, "O great. It's up to me ere eh!"

Nairena yells, "You got this champ!"

Leafiara yells, "We're metaphorically standing right there with you!"

From nearby, you hear Markx yell, "Cool story!"

Leafiara yells, "Right?"

A streak of red flames erupts from one of the imperial wagons, snaking through the trees of the forest and burrowing and burning through several trolls before fading out of sight.

Alosaka says, "Oh, exciting."

Missoni asks, "Ah, the Magister?"

Villorn says, "Where they be."

Guarrin says, "Seems so."

Alosaka asks, "You know, it is a bit odd that trolls would be using fire, isn't it?"

Mourdeyan says, "They've fired a wagon."

Alosaka says, "Maybe, ah..."

Speaking quietly to Alosaka, Awsibey says, "Definitely ironic."

Nairena says, "Atleast we cant be blamed for this."

Cryheart says, "No fires easterly."

Nairena says, "We are trying to help."

Missoni says, "I believe that was the Magister firing at the trolls."

(OOC) Evia's player whispers to the group, "When your bucket gets empty DRINK MY BUCKET makes it DISAPPEAR."

Speaking to Cryheart, Perigourd says, "More foe to the east."

Speaking drunkenly to Evia, Gutstorm slurs, "Dat work on me ale too."

Cryheart says, "Moving."

Cryheart yells, "We comeing east!"

[very, very extended combat]

Imperial wagons move closer into view, making their way out of the Danjirland.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Leafi, me go shplat."

Guarrin says, "Let's keep pushing forward."

Alosaka says, "We should probably be careful approaching the wagons."

Speaking amusedly to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "Just move ahead of the group and you probably will."

Speaking to Cryheart, Perigourd says, "We should move to meet them."

Dark forms continue to rush through the forest, as the last of the slimy muck burns away on the trail.

[General] Chandrellia asks, "Do we have a group with the wagons yet?"

Alosaka says, "They might not be expecting us."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Cryheart leg no work good."

Evia says, "Phew."

A barbed arrow flies in from the forest, striking Cryheart!

... 1 point of damage!

Minor puncture to the abdomen.

A barbed arrow flies in from the forest, striking Citan!

... 25 points of damage!

Damaging strike to chest, several ribs shattered!

He is stunned!

Cryheart says, "Ambush."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dey shoot arrowsh At Cryheart."

Cryheart says, "Go defensive."

[combat]

Cryheart asks, "All ok?"

Pookia exclaims, "Wagons over there!"

Evia yells, "We come in peace to greet you!"

Speaking to Pookia, Leafiara exclaims, "That's our Knucklehead!"

[combat]

Erienne asks, "Me first?"

[combat]

Erienne asks, "Me first huh?"

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "I'm there yes, as are a contingent of imperial soldiers."

Speaking to Markx, Nairena says, "Better than bandits."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me cubber yoo Cryheart."

Guarrin says, "Let's move."

Leafiara amusedly says, "Yep, knew they would have their own army."

[7500 lines of combat]

Leafiara muses, "Well, this is marginally hectic." [she says, intentionally contributing almost nothing to the battle]

[2500 lines of combat]

Cryheart says, "Whew."

Alosaka says, "I've seen worse."

Cryheart asks, "All ok?"

Guarrin says, "Recover. Move."

Cryheart says, "Moving."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me Lylia, yoo here?"

Markx whispers to the group, "The scroll is real."

Cryheart says, "Moving."

Bellaja says, "We should gather this army for any we need to form."

Missoni says, "The wagons are under attack to the east."

Alosaka says, "It's a bucket graveyard."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "We are forming a small group at my location on Vaermyr."

Nairena says, "Thank you whoever healed my nerves."

Leafiara amusedly says, "I believe you're going the wrong way from where you intend."

Markx says, "That troll dead as doorknob."

Guarrin says, "Why are we go."

Guarrin sighs.

Sir Guarrin just went southeast.

Rhaladin says, "Tha' wagons are tha' other way."

[General] Kayse slowly asks, "Which is where?"

[General] Yardie thinks, "There are hireswords in the city."

Cryheart says, "Clearing out behind us."

[General] Chandrellia asks, "Upper troll claw near hill trolls?"

Wagon Contact

[Leafi fogs over to the wagon group]

[Upper Trollfang]

This shaded intersection marks the beginning, or end, of a wide cobbled road that heads off to the west. To the east, this road becomes a deeply rutted trail that dives through the thick underbrush and disappears. A smaller path leads up a hill to the northeast. You also see a battered antique faewood crate, a yellow-eyed silvery lor mandrake, the web-draped Missoni disk, a lazy wild blood red dog, a twohanded sword, an augmented breastplate, a moldy peach cupcake, a seed-eyed dusky-grained zebrawood mandrake, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, the Citan disk, a sharp-nosed fire wyrdling, a floppy-eared white puppy masked with a patch of void black fur, a red-eyed bright white holly mandrake, an animated flayed gigas disciple, a lanky pure white imp, a shabby grey cat, some imperial soldiers, a large covered imperial wagon, a large covered imperial wagon, a large covered imperial wagon, a large covered imperial wagon, a weatherbeaten sign, the smaller path and the rutted trail.

Also here: Event Planner Leafiara, Missoni, Town Councilor Kiyna, Perigourd, Citan, Miss Chandrellia, Town Councilor Vaemyr

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Just outsode the path to danjirland."

Speaking amiably to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "Don't mind me." [taking their loot]

Vaemyr says, "Seems they did bring a sizable escort."

Leafiara amusedly says, "Well, yes, one would think."

[combat]

Rhaladin asks, "Who be leadin this group?"

Perigourd says, "Seems I am."

[combat]

Perigourd says, "At least the van."

Perigourd says, "Cryheart is bringing up the rest."

[combat]

Vaemyr says, "Just was curious how competent they would be or how "tame" they actually expect this area to be."

[combat]

Speaking to Broad, Markx asks, "Cause you got shot?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "We lootin da wagginsh?"

Broad says, "Didnt feel it."

Evia says, "Grrr."

Deavon says, "Amazingly."

Nairena exclaims, "Im supercharged!"

Gutstorm bashes at the imperial wagon with his crusted cleaver!

Missoni frowns at Gutstorm.

Rhaladin blinks at Gutstorm.

Speaking to a large covered imperial wagon, Perigourd hails, "Everyone alright in there?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Wot?"

Speaking to Cryheart, Guarrin asks, "Is the path west clear?"

Speaking to some imperial soldiers, Vaemyr says, "Some of the locals aren't very happen with your arival, but I think we've cleared a path through the trollfang."

Irval says, "Lets not hold it up. we got Hailstones incoming."

Rhaladin exclaims, "Rocks!"

Cryheart says, "It was cleareed."

Speaking to her summit rat, Nairena says, "Stay close bud."

Speaking to some imperial soldiers, Kiyna exclaims, "We'll help escort you!"

Cryheart says, "They could have doublebacked on us."

Rhaladin says, "Wha's goin on wif tha' elements."

From the edges of the forest, eyes appear, watching through the darkness.

Irval exclaims, "Ima gonna try and throw some protective runes up!"

Nalver says, "Ohh nice."

Speaking to Nairena, Markx says, "With this crowd I don't think ya need to get too grumpy."

Rhaladin asks, "Hail, heat, lightnin', rocks?"

Cryheart yells, "Hello!"

Nairena asks, "Oh my?"

Markx yells, "Alllo!!!"

Gutstorm forms several angular gestures while chanting rumbling phrases of power in the Dwarven tongue...

The imperial soldiers circle around the wagons, weapons in hands, but never moving far from the caravan.

Gutstorm gestures at a large covered imperial wagon.

Sections of the a large covered imperial wagon burst into spasmodic flame!

The imperial wagon begins to burn!

Speaking amusedly to some imperial soldiers, Leafiara says, "The way to the outpost is up a bit northwest along the trail. Mind the trolls, orcs, ogres, and others."

Evia exclaims, "We come in peace to greet you!"

Ycelacie says, "No."

Markx yells, "Let's not be friends!"

Speaking to some imperial soldiers, Perigourd says, "Well met."

Cryheart says, "Hail soldiers."

A deep growl rumbles in Nalver's chest as he slices his hand through the air, cutting invisible runes.

Nalver channels at a large covered imperial wagon.

Sections of the a large covered imperial wagon burst into spasmodic flame!

The flames engulfing a large covered imperial wagon leap higher!

Thrassus gestures crisply and utters a practiced phrase as raw elemental energies issue forth from his dimly glowing eyes.

Thrassus gestures at a large covered imperial wagon.

Thrassus hurls a stream of water at a large covered imperial wagon!

The water scours the imperial wagon clean.

Alosaka says, "Gutstorm, please do not attack the wagons."

Irval says, "Lets get these wagons moving."

Ycelacie says, "Why are we lighting it on fire."

Citan deeply asks, "Why are we attacking the wagons?"

Irval says, "Unless you wanna be troll stew."

Xorus says, "We will kill anything that gets in the way of our mission of peace."

Nalver says, "Oops."

Irval says, "I think they like the taste of noblese."

Nalver asks, "I thought they were the one setting us on fire?"

Speaking to some imperial soldiers, Guarrin greets, "Well met. We should get these wagons moving. They may return."

Nairena says, "Form a perimeter around the wagons."

Speaking to a large covered imperial wagon, Vaemyr says, "If you all can get moving, we should try to get you all to the imperial outpost, will be safer there."

Cryheart says, "No."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "How we know dish not decoy?"

Cryheart says, "It was the orcs and trolls."

Mourdeyan says, "They're Oblige'd to."

Nalver asks, "Imperials are good guys?"

Nalver asks, "We sure about that?"

Cryheart says, "Indeed."

Innez says, "I'm good with burning it."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Imprial bad."

Speaking to Nalver, Ycelacie says, "All shades of grey I suppose."

Cryheart says, "We welcome visitors."

Speaking to Nalver, Alosaka says, "I mean, it's complicated."

Kezoku says, "Not the time or place for 'imperial bad' folks."

Speaking amusedly to Alosaka, Leafiara asks, "Is it?"

Alosaka says, "But right now the trolls are fighting us both."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Amosh Imprial."

The forest continues to darken as the forms of trolls and orcs lumber into view, but do not yet approach.

Nalver asks, "Have we thought about taking what is in the wagons for safe keeping?"

Broad says, "Orcses."

Rhaladin says, "Allo, nice tae' meet ya, perhaps ya' could move it along."

Evia says, "Oh oh."

Chandrellia recites:

"Hold the line"

Ulfwine says, "Lots of them."

Speaking to Nalver, Vaemyr says, "There are good and bad among everyone, but I'm sure there's plenty of innocent folk in there, and those deserve our help."

A series of red runes glow into existance along one wagon.

Nalver says, "Ohh."

Nalver says, "Bombs."

Nairena says, "Tonight is a good night to die a warriors death, if need be."

[General] Citan thinks, "Wagon is stopped here at the trail to danjirland."

Nairena says, "Id rather live but meh."

Speaking to Nairena, Chandrellia exclaims, "Not under my watch!"

Mourdeyan says, "Wowsa."

Nairena yells, "Come get some, orcs!"

Irval says, "Lets save it for when we are not sitting roltons in an open plain."

Cryheart yells, "Trolls and orcs, ye would be wise not to attack!"

Kisun says, "Good place for that sign.."

Markx says, "If they came here willing to attack, I see no reason not to fight back until the last."

Speaking to Nairena, Broad says, "Im tryin to get some orcs."

Mourdeyan says, "What he said."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Cryheart, troll and orc no shpeak Cryheart, gotta yell at dem like dish."

Gutstorm yells, "Ulgh Hykj Hmyh!"

Irval says, "Lets move it soldiers. I dont feel like making this a place for my tombstone."

Evia says, "Look out...doughnut to the west."

Mourdeyan says, "I think the little one likes ye."

Alosaka says, "You know what woudld be good? A wagon-sized portal."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Broad asks, "Was that about thier smell?"

Nairena says, "Better to face your enemy, then always look over your shoulders."

You peer west and see ...

[Upper Trollfang]

A rotting wooden cart stands off to the side of the road, the thick grasses and lush moss nearly covering the once sturdy vehicle. Thick brambles line the sides of the road which thins to a narrow trail as it moves further east. You also see a spear, a hill troll, the phantasmal Ycelacie disk, a hill troll, a spear, some studded leather, an augmented breastplate, some studded leather, a twohanded sword, a fresh ginger doughnut and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Also here: Mistress Ycelacie

[Leafi goes to grab the doughnut, then comes back]

Speaking pleasedly to Evia, Leafiara says, "Thanks for the alert."

Mourdeyan asks, "Whot ya say?"

Speaking to Alosaka, Missoni says, "I can do that if there are only six people or so in them."

The red runes flash brightly and suddenly the wagon explodes into a shower of wooden shrapnel and debris, its jagged remnants soaring to the side! A hundred ribbons of red fire coil out rapidly, moving with lightning speed and snaking and bending through every tree, even wrapping around them as needed to strike several of the trolls and orcs who linger at the clearing's edge. The monsters howl and scream, and the air is filled with the putrid stench of burning troll. The eyes from the forest vanish, as the forms begin to retreat.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me say no eat dwarf."

Ulfwine says, "That was nice."

Mourdeyan says, "Ahhh."

Evia says, "Whut."

Leafiara amusedly says, "See, I told you theyy would have been just fine either way."

Pookia says, "Oh it smells like sevanya now."

Lylia says, "They cannot say they were not warned."

Nairena says, "Oh nice."

Mourdeyan asks, "Anyone hit?"

Cryheart says, "Dinnae attack the wagon."

Markx says, "O. Ok."

Alosaka asks, "Did... did the wagon just explode?"

Irval says, "What the..."

Kiyna asks, "One of the wagons was a... magic bomb?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Fine!"

Missoni cheerfully says, "Well done."

Meeting Enisius

As the red glow of the runes fade, from where once a wagon stood, a robed figure walks into view, his charcoal robes pooling around his feet as he strides forward.

Nairena says, "The wagons were meant to explode."

Enisius gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Evia says, "Rather amazing."

>l enis

You see Magister Enisius.

He appears to be a Human.

It is difficult to properly see his features as the hood of his robes is pulled down over his face.

He is in good shape.

He is wearing a striated mithglin pendant, some charcoal silk robes pooling to the floor in asymmetrical hems, an ecru canvas bookbag, an oiled leather backhanger with a tall grey staff capped with a shadowy black orb poking overhead with the butt dragging behind attached to a leather sock and wheel, a pair of cream muslin trousers striped in navy, and some navy brushed suede shoes.

Speaking cheerfully to Enisius, Leafiara exclaims, "Good eve there!"

Missoni cheers, "Magister, I presume."

Rhaladin says, "Tha' wagon was ah' dude."

Markx asks, "Who is this?"

Pookia says, "Oh its just a grand entrance. i see. well, high marks for showmanship i gues."

Alosaka says, "We should perhaps not let the wagons into town in that case."

Speaking to Enisius, Vaemyr says, "Magister Enisius I presume."

Gutstorm surreptitiously slaps a bright yellow sign reading "KICK ME!" on Enisius's back.

Speaking to Enisius, Raelee greets, "... Magister."

Enisius grins.

Speaking to Enisius, Nairena says, "M'lord."

Speaking to Enisius, Innez says, "Nice sign."

Awsibey quietly says, "I don't trust anyone i have to refer to as a "robed figure" on principal."

Enisius says, "Fair evening."

Mourdeyan says, "Hope ye didn lose anaone in that scuffle."

Alosaka says, "If any of your people are wounded, we can treat them."

Speaking to Enisius, Vaemyr says, "Greetings from Wehnimer's Landing."

Alosaka says, "Maybe get out of this snow while we're at it."

Enisius watches the forest, waiting.

Speaking to Enisius, Nalver asks, "Can you teach me that rune, please?"

Speaking to Enisius, Perigourd asks, "Are all well enough with the wagons, or do any need assistance?"

A sharp-nosed fire wyrdling says, "Ah, yes, the peaceful liberators brought a full compliment of explosives."

Speaking pleasantly to Alosaka, Leafiara says, "But the contrast of cold snow and hot fire is so intense."

Chandrellia says, "Hello and greetings, yer welcome for the added protection for the caravan."

The last of the red flames disappears in the woods and the trolls continue to flee.

Markx says, "Why are we standing here waiting for this? They just attacked us."

Enisius says, "The wagons? Oh...yes."

Thrassus says, "Quite an interesting spell there."

Speaking to Enisius, Guarrin greets, "Well met. If the rest of the caravan is in good condition to move, I would suggest we keep moving."

Cryheart asks, "Was that one wagon a decoy?"

One of the imperial soldiers fades away.

Rasson says, "Huh neat."

Kiyna says, "W-wait..."

Rasson says, "Fading people."

Irval says, "Uhh..."

A second soldier suddenly vanishes, then a third, then a fourth....

Pookia exclaims, "Illusory imperials!"

Leafiara amusedly asks, "Did you seriously just come alone?"

Perigourd says, "Ah."

Thrassus says, "A decoy caravan."

Chandrellia asks, "Are you seriopus?"

Kiyna wonders, "Illusions..."

Evia says, "My word, such wonders."

Cryheart says, "They were decoys most likely."

Markx says, "Give war a chance."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Heddo."

Nairena asks, "Illusions?"

The soldiers all vanish.

The voice of Yardie says, "Smart."

Irval asks, "Your work I persume?"

Mourdeyan says, "Safer."

Perigourd says, "Wise."

Cryheart says, "Well done."

Mourdeyan says, "For you."

Innez says, "Shoulda lit em on fire more."

Speaking to Enisius, Chandrellia asks, "We risked everyone one of us out for here for you?"

As the last of the soldiers fades away, a wagon melts into the backdrop of the forest, fading like hot wax.

Speaking to Innez, Pookia exclaims, "If i knew it was gonna be a decoy party i woulda brought a lot more explosives!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Raelee, dish guy yoo brudder?"

Xorus says, "We have a fine tradition of decoy caravans in these parts."

Speaking to Guarrin, Evia says, "We need to learn that.."

Speaking to Enisius, Thrassus asks, "I assume the real one is still a bit farther down the road?"

A second wagon fades away.

Speaking curtly to Gutstorm, Raelee says, "No."

Broad says, "Hot waxy wagons."

Speaking to Enisius, Vaemyr says, "So a decoy, or are you the only one coming as the "first group"."

Cryheart says, "Impressive."

Speaking to Evia, Guarrin says, "I will see what I can discover."

Pookia says, "Well you could at least make em EXPLODE away."

Nairena asks, "You purposly drew out that army?"

Speaking to Chandrellia, Alosaka offers, "It drew the Grimswarm out for an attack, and dealt them a severe blow."

Speaking affably to Enisius, Leafiara says, "Fortunately for you, the rumors about this town being willing to die by the dozens and slaughter by the hundreds for people it doesn't know are all true."

Speaking to Broad, Kisun says, "Must be a new candle maker."

Cryheart says, "It seems."

Speaking to Enisius, Missoni remarks, "An interesting illusion."

One by one, the wagons completely melt away, leaving Enisius standing alone in the clearing.

Speaking to Nairena, Perigourd says, "Or perhaps any possible threat in advance."

Citan deeply says, "Quite the explosion it was."

Markx says, "O great. They come here and kill us and light us on fire and run. Lovely situation."

Nairena says, "Smart."

Speaking to Kisun, Broad says, "Impressive."

Evia says, "Hot dang."

Enisius reaches behind him and pulls his staff up until he can remove the attached sock and wheel from it and then pulls it free from his backhanger. He then quickly stows the sock into the backhanger.

Bellaja asks, "Does anyone realize you've barely let the man speak?"

Speaking to Alosaka, Chandrellia says, "Yeah one he didnt need us for but yet let us wander into."

Speaking to Enisius, Irval asks, "So where is the real convoy?"

Nairena says, "Now isnt the best place to chit chat."

Enisius waves his staff, and shadowy motes of energy lift up from the area where the wagons and soldiers stood, and return to the orb upon his staff.

Evia says, "He seems to have this situation well in hand so far."

Markx asks, "No no no. How is this ok?"

Vaemyr says, "That's a neat trick."

Enisius grins.

Chandrellia says, "Myabe I'll talk to Gnul and se eif he needs anyhelp."

Speaking to Enisius, Viva says, "Well played."

Speaking to Enisius, Perigourd asks, "Are you alone then Magister?"

Enisius says, "My brother has already arrived. On the river."

Broad says, "Firewood."

Tikba asks, "Well met, Enisius...Dhenin?"

Evia says, "Oooh."

Speaking to Enisius, Kisun asks, "Can, I have that staff sometime?"

Speaking drunkenly to Enisius, Gutstorm slurs, "Raelee yoo shishtersh?"

Deavon asks, "I mean,if you could conjure up a decoy caravan, why not just stealth the real one in a cloaking spell?"

Speaking to Enisius, Vaemyr says, "So you played decoy then, while the others passed by river."

Enisius says, "With some of his staff, and others."

Enisius nods at Vaemyr.

Alosaka admits, "Not a bad plan."

Missoni happily says, "How lovely."

Enisius says, "Who is leading this group?"

Speaking to Enisius, Vaemyr asks, "Care to join us to town?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me follow Lylia."

Enisius joins Cryheart's group.

Speaking to Enisius, Guarrin says, "Sir Cryheart."

Chandrellia asks, "The Empire?"

Irval asks, "A mimic?"

Cryheart says, "I am, Magister."

Enisius says, "Take us to the river, by Voln."

Rasson says, "I think you got it."

Markx says, "Said it once. I'll say it again. Give war a chance."

Enisius asks, "And, your Drakes Vanguard, I believe?"

Chandrellia recites:

"Everyone join Cryheart"

Evia says, "Take us to the river, lead us to the water."

Speaking to her silk-canopied parasol, Bellaja says, "So glad you weren't burned."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me a Drake Vanguard."

Cryheart asks, "Shale ye lead us?"

Erienne asks, "Isn't Pukk suppose to say that?"

Erienne asks, "Where is he?"

Chandrellia recites:

"Everyone fall in on Cryheart"

Enisius says, "The stench of trolls is overwhelming here."

Cryheart says, "Aye."

Speaking to Cryheart, Leafiara says, "He doesn't know the area. It's up to you."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Innez says, "Make sure we aren't climbiin anywhere back.."

The voice of Yardie says, "With you."

Alosaka says, "It is called the Trollfang for a reason."

Mourdeyan says, "Indeed."

Lylia says, "Mm, wonder how that came to be..."

Pookia says, "Blobbin back to town."

Leafiara muses, "I said, but then again he knows where the Drakes headquarters and Voln are."

Kisun says, "Blub blub."

Evia says, "It also stenches of Gutstorm, but what can we do."

Markx says, "Nobody seems to hear me."

Enisius glances at Cryheart.

Speaking drunkenly to Evia, Gutstorm slurs, "Enjoy."

Enisius says, "I hear you."

Enisius grins at Markx.

[General] Chandrellia asks, "How does the town look has any townsfolks gathered any place by chance?"

Speaking to Evia, Deavon says, "Toss him in the lake."

Markx says, "Give. War. A. Chance."

[fog to Land's End]

Speaking to Markx, Nairena asks, "What did you say?"

Leafiara muses, "Well, that's one way back."

Broad says, "How did i have the lead."

Speaking offhandedly to Enisius, Kayse says, "You would think that maybe if you were going through all the trouble of decoys, you could have sent some soliders to help us deal with the creatures and fires."

Broad says, "I was not trying to take all ya good folk."

Tservin exclaims, "We're in townn!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me told yoo dem decoy, and yoo tell me not to tack da wagon."

Vaemyr asks, "To the docks I suppose?"

Lylia says, "With respect, had he done so, the ruse would have been up."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ye all buncha dummy dummiesh."

Citan deeply says, "They asked for the river near Voln."

Cryheart says, "The river by voln."

[travel]

The voice of Yardie asks, "I gather they wanted to see our move. How'd we respond. Testing loyalties, perhaps?"

Tikba mildly says, "How fortunate for the ruse that we played our parts."

Deavon says, "Now, now... it's not for us to judge their strategies and logistics."

Markx says, "There is no reasoning with the masses."

Missoni asks, "What difference is it whether we fought the trolls by the river or in the forest?"

Mourdeyan says, "It's only a decoy if no one knows."

[the group ends up at Voln]

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "We go by d'river?"

The voice of Dendum says, "Eh the river is back there."

Enisius says, "Where...."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dish place evil."

The voice of Dendum says, "With the bridge."

Enisius says, "The river...."

[travel]

Citan deeply asks, "The bridge is where the river is eh?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ye know dat bridge we walk over."

Evia says, "We're going to throw Gutsy in the river."

Evia says, "Baptism non stenchiuous."

Enisius points east.

Speaking amusedly to Cryheart, Leafiara says, "I take it back. Apparently he knows the area better than you."

Enisius frowns.

Mourdeyan whispers to the group, "Out here or on the river in town?"

Cryheart says, "Wanted to grab some folks."

Enisius nods.

River Convention

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]

You are standing on the eastern shore of the Locksmehr River at the point where it rushes out of the great river gates of Wehnimer's Landing. The twin guard towers that protect the gates rise far above the beach, perhaps as much as fifty feet above the level of the water. The heavy sea gates that span the river have been magnificently crafted so that they can be closed quickly and easily to prevent unwanted intrusions by seafaring craft. You also see an animated flayed gigas disciple, an old fork-bearded gnoll, a wide black riverboat, a wide black riverboat, a wide black riverboat, a wide black riverboat and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Enisius nods.

Alosaka says, "There they are."

Vaemyr exclaims, "You all made it!"

Enisius says, "Ah, good. They've already unloaded."

Evia says, "Boats."

Enisius nods to a wide black riverboat.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Deez decoy too?"

Enisius says, "No."

Enisius says, "We've spent some time studying the area, and...the personalities in and around the town."

Cryheart asks, "Oh?"

Leafiara amusedly says, "Of course. That's how you knew this plan would work."

Tikba mildly says, "We have many of those."

Speaking to Enisius, Vaemyr says, "Wise."

Chandrellia asks, "So you ahve been here the whole time?"

Evia asks, "And yet you still came?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me take one deez boat? me goot cappin."

Evia shakes her head, clucking her tongue.

Enisius says, "We had calculated for an ambush."

Rasson says, "I feel saying "spying" would be much easier."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Leafi toss me up."

Enisius says, "We suspected your Rooks, not trolls, but, they aren't much different."

Tikba asks, "By the trolls, or by the personalities?"

Enisius asks, "Cut them and they keep regrowing, no?"

Tikba says, "Ah."

Enisius smirks.

Speaking airily to Enisius, Kayse says, "I am sure you have yet to see them."

Evia says, "Rooks are thought to be human, mostly."

Speaking to Enisius, Kiyna says, "I applaud your tactic. This way your civilians can pass through unmolested."

Kayse says, "It is only a matter of time."

Enisius removes the hood of his robes, revealing his features.

Geijon says, "Glad folks are safe."

Speaking to Kiyna, Kayse says, "Meanwhile our citizens paid the price."

Leafiara says, "The trolls didn't make it into town."

Speaking to Enisius, Vaemyr says, "I think the town hopes that, things remain peaceful and that there are not any encounters with Rooks between you or our town defenders."

Enisius says, "My brother sends his warmest wishes. I know many of you have met him already."

Speaking drunkenly to Enisius, Gutstorm slurs, "Yoo shore Raelee not yooz brudder?"

Speaking to Enisius, Thrassus says, "You'll likely see those infernal orbs of thiers before you see them emerge from the shadows."

Citan deeply says, "A few did.... Luckily we had a great healers to help them recover."

Enisius says, "He is likely settling into the Outpost as we speak. He'd like to visit with you all in the coming nights."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Lylia says, "I feel quite certain she would know."

Speaking to Deavon, Evia asks, "He's a might bit of a looker huh?"

Speaking to Kayse, Kiyna says, "The trolls didn't make it into town. The only ones harmed were those who were willing to put themselves in harm's way in the first place."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kayse says, "Many gathered here still were injured or died. Our forests burned and now need to recover."

Speaking dryly to Gutstorm, Raelee says, "Sure, Gutstorm. I am his brother and thus the incoming Baron."

Mourdeyan says, "And if not for the strategy, who knows, praps they'd have made it into town."

Xorus says, "Our mayor once punched a crippled man in a wheelchair in the face over much the same stratagem."

Speaking offhandedly to Kiyna, Kayse asks, "I guess that should be the measure then, huh?"

Speaking to Enisius, Chandrellia says, "So I will be putting a word asking for compensation to the Landing for services rendered for the protection and escort of one said, person."

Cryheart says, "I imagine Lady Larsya is happy."

Speaking to Kayse, Perigourd says, "The battle would have come directly with their arrival, feigned or otherwise though."

Mourdeyan says, "The casualties could have been...staggerin."

Speaking to Xorus, Leafiara muses, "Yeah, that was a big mistake. He should have just thrown him in the bay."

Lylia says, "However, that is not why we voted for him. Mostly."

Enisius peers quizzically at Chandrellia.

Speaking evenly to Perigourd, Kayse says, "You are not going to convince me. We can agree to disagree."

Speaking to Enisius, Chandrellia asks, "What?"

Speaking to Kayse, Kiyna says, "I was struck down in the battle, too. I can still appreciate a good ruse."

Enisius slowly empties his lungs.

Speaking to Enisius, Alosaka says, "So, you may have been told, politics are someone brittle around here these days."

Enisius looks down at his hand, eyeing his palm.

Speaking drunkenly to Raelee, Gutstorm slurs, "Yoo gto da looksh."

The voice of Yardie quietly says, "Sounds to me we were as expendable as those illusions."

Enisius says, "Thank you for your help."

Speaking to Enisius, Evia says, "Well...you did say you studied the personalities, and here are some."

Leafiara affably says, "Well, of course, Yardie."

Enisius looks down at his hand, eyeing his palm.

Mourdeyan says, "Indeed."

Enisius says, "I appreciate it."

The voice of Yardie says, "That's not reassuring, Leafiara."

Leafiara amusedly says, "The truth doesn't have to be."

Markx asks, "Why are we accepting this an not fightin?"

Enisius asks, "You are wanting conflict over this?"

Markx asks, "Why?"

Mourdeyan says, "The fighting is hopefully, done for tha now."

Enisius peers quizzically at Markx.

Alosaka asks, "Fight what? Why?"

Alosaka says, "We won."

Innez says, "It just was conflict."

Guarrin says, "I am glad that at least there are fewer trolls in the area."

Kezoku says, "I don't understand the need to fight either."

Kezoku says, "And I am one of the most biased towards wanting to fight."

Speaking to Enisius, Bellaja says, "I think he just likes to fight."

Speaking to Guarrin, Evia says, "But are there, actually..."

Eoghain says, "Trolls are a natural part of the ecosystem."

Mourdeyan says, "More folk die on bounties daily I wager."

Speaking to Enisius, Vaemyr says, "I do hope that we can speak more with you and your Brother in the coming days, to learn more about your plans and how we might build a peaceful and prosperous relationship."

Innez says, "Pretty privaleged to think that wasn't combat."

Speaking to Enisius, Chandrellia says, "It doesnt matter, its already happened if you havent seen, yet we, of the Landing have to yet again pick up the pieces and rebuild."

Thrassus says, "All of us here throw ourselves into life threatening situations on the regular, this is no different."

Markx asks, "So, why should we have to worry about in the first place?"

Speaking to Innez, Rhaladin says, "More o' ah warm up."

Innez says, "Stop helpin imperials, it's embarassing."

Speaking to Missoni, Perigourd says, "To some, at least."

The voice of Yardie says, "Speak for yourself. I'm quite careful."

Speaking mildly to Vaemyr, Tikba says, "One built on honesty and mutual trust, no doubt."

Lylia says, "Anyone who wished to stay in town could have chosen to do so."

'Enisius looks down at his palm.

Enisius sighs.

Gutstorm offers Enisius a mug of steaming hot coffee.

Cryheart says, "Aye."

Enisius declines Gutstorm's offer.

Eoghain says, "You'll never get a rose to grow there just staring at it."

Speaking to Enisius, Perigourd asks, "Something wrong with your hand?"

Speaking to Enisius, Thrassus asks, "Did you get wounded?"

Speaking to Enisius, Alosaka exclaims, "Well, anyway, welcome to Wehnimer's Landing! Greatest city in all the north!"

Speaking to Enisius, Irval asks, "Whats with your hand?"

[General] Kisun thinks, "Need to be trained for that weapon though."

[General] Linguist exclaims, "Thanks!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Him hand needa drink."

Bellaja breezily says, "Some fight, some peck like a starving chicken. We each have are ways as I'm sure you've read."

Speaking to Tikba, Dendum remarks, ""Hear some appreciate a good lie on council...expect they will get more of this ruse-ing in the coming days."

Speaking to Lylia, Eoghain says, "Delicious."

Speaking dubiously to Alosaka, Leafiara says, "Hold on, now, what entails the north? Because I know of this place called Cold River..."

Lylia says, "Quite."

Guarrin whispers something to Evia.

Cryheart asks, "That was some powerful magic, did it effect your palm?"

Mourdeyan says, "Yegads."

Enisius asks, "Some are mad, because you rushed out to fight trolls?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Rhaladin says, "Col' river is tha' greatest outpost in tha' world."

Mourdeyan says, "Appears so."

Enisius says, "I'm very intelligent, but I'm baffled by this."

Markx asks, "We have endured attacks. Time and time again and yet we bow. Why?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Rhaladin says, "Only place ah' kin punt halflings an' not git yelled at."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Gettem Markx."

Cryheart asks, "Baffled by?"

Speaking to Enisius, Alosaka says, "It was simply unexpected. That has people somewhat perturbed."

Speaking to Enisius, Perigourd says, "They likely feel that those who wounded from fighting the trolls on the auspice of protecting your folk did so to secure a ruse without knowing it."

Speaking to Enisius, Bellaja says, "Perhaps disappointed it was such a risk for one."

Speaking to Enisius, Vaemyr says, "No, that's not why, some feel... threatened by the move of the new baronry being established here. Change is frieightening and this is great change coming to this area."

Cryheart says, "Some folks dinnae like change."

Speaking to Enisius, Nairena says, "The people here have had to fend for themselves many times. Many conflicts."

Kiyna says, "This is perhaps the best outcome. Had the real caravan come up the road, we would have still been injured, and so would have civilians in the caravan. We are no more injured for this illusory trick."

Enisius says, "Of course it was unexpected. It was to trick potential attackers. We did not request ...."

Enisius shakes his head.

Kezoku says, "It was the trick convoy that got attacked, not the city. Like several have stated, those out there were people of war doing people of war things."

Ulfwine says, "No one was conscripted to fight the trolls. Many did not bother."

Leafiara admits, "I stayed in town almost the entire night, figuring the Empire had this handled on its own. I don't know why that was unexpected."

Raelee whispers something to Enisius.

Enisius looks down at his palm, eyeballing it.

Speaking to Kiyna, Missoni agrees, "Quite so. And we were able to put out the fires."

Alosaka says, "We didn't know we would be slaughtering hundreds of trolls tonight. Or be set on fire. It... has somewhat frayed a few nerves. But anyway, welcome! We can move onto your business I believe."

Enisius says, "Thank you for your help."

Enisius says, "I appreciate it."

Gutstorm asks, "Who's there?"

Mourdeyan says, "If not for the ruse, I still say losses would be greater, they kept it out of town."

Speaking to Enisius, Rhaladin says, "Aye well if ye' did nae notice tha' was our forest on fire."

Erienne says, "Should have brought marshmallows."

Enisius whispers something to Raelee.

Speaking to Enisius, Vaemyr says, "This is who we are, who Wehnimer's Landing is, remember that."

Markx says, "I said it before and I'll say it again. Give war a chance."

Thrassus says, "Thier forest, you mean."

Irval says, "I guessing there's a map on his hand...."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dey in cahootsh."

Rhaladin says, "Nae, ours, ah' think."

Rhaladin says, "Ah'm nae good with maps 'er taxes."

Thrassus says, "It's within the borders of the province."

Enisius says, "It's not a map."

Speaking to Enisius, Irval asks, "Then what is it?"

Tservin asks, "Not a map to the one piece?"

Eoghain says, "This appears to be ended, for now."

Enisius says, "My brother calls them politeness reminders."

Cryheart says, "We are going to hae a lot of fights to come with Rooks, Blameless, etc."

Cryheart says, "As it is."

Speaking delicately to Enisius, Tikba asks, "Are you checking your notes?"

Chandrellia whispers something to Nairena.

Evia exclaims, "What...no questions, I stared at my hand...it must mean something!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me needa werd witchoo brudder sho me can shplain to him how think werk."

Speaking to Enisius, Irval asks, "So everytime you dont want to be polite. It flares up?"

Enisius holds out his palm, where it reads, "Thank you for your help. I appreciate it."

Cryheart says, "Save your energy for them."

Speaking to Enisius, Tikba commends, "Well recited."

Speaking to Enisius, Irval says, "Ughh. really? Tell us how you really feel."

The voice of Yardie says, "His palm is better than your signs, Guts."

Alosaka says, "I mean, if it works, it works."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me need him hand."

Enisius says, "I was told I would need to ink my entire arm and torso by the time I settled in here."

Enisius says, "We'll see."

Mourdeyan says, "Im juss glad he hasn't scratched his ear."

Speaking to Thrassus, Rhaladin says, "Tha' dragonclaws 'er ours. Tha' imperials did nae' lay claim ta' them."

Lylia says, "A strong possibility, yes."

Speaking to Raelee, Chandrellia says, "This is who they sent, I'm so glad we have you and not him."

Pookia asks, "So many parlor tricks! can you make a sewer rat come out of yer hat next?"

Speaking hesitantly to Enisius, Tikba says, "Here in Wehnimer's Landing we have a thing called paper, which may help you."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Raelee says, "Your statement is not accurate."

Speaking to Raelee, Perigourd asks, "You are had?"

Speaking amusedly to Chandrellia, Leafiara says, "I don't know that 'we' have her either."

Enisius says, "Papers are for more important matters."

Speaking to Tikba, Vaemyr says, "Even... books that hold multiple pieces of paper."

Chandrellia says, "Thats not what I emtn."

Enisius smirks.

Chandrellia says, "Eer ment."

Speaking to Leafiara, Evia says, "I would think not."

Speaking to Enisius, Kiyna asks, "So. I take it Elidal and his retinue have already made landfall and are being sheltered?"

Chandrellia says, "I mean, I'm glad shes he,,, never mind."

Enisius nods at Kiyna.

The voice of Yardie says, "Wow, we're not even worth the paper, I gather."

Kelfyr says, "More important than courtesy to the Empire's newest closest neighbor."

Leafiara agrees, "Indeed."

Tikba politely says, "I understand your views very well, and am eager to meet your brother."

Gutstorm bashes at the black riverboat with his crusted cleaver!

Enisius says, "We will be staying in the Outpost for now. We'll begin working on a camp soon. We're expecting several more caravans in the coming weeks."

Alosaka reminds, "Folks, the Magister is our guest."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "It decoy."

Speaking to Enisius, Kiyna says, "That is good to hear. If we had to play the decoy with you, at least we played it well."

Bellaja asks, "With supplies?"

Perigourd asks, "Has he already been coronated or is there a cermony to take place at some point?"

Speaking to Alosaka, Chandrellia says, "Good let him sleep at your house."

Enisius says, "A future ceremony."

Enisius nods at Perigourd.

Missoni hopefully asks, "To which we are all invited?"

Enisius says, "Most of you."

Speaking to Enisius, Evia says, "Don't eat the burnt potatoes they serve, they're horrid."

Vaemyr says, "And here I thought your brother hated the idea of wearing a crown."

Speaking to Enisius, Bellaja asks, "Will you be bringing supplies or aiding to the local economy by buying them here?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me no wanna come to yoo wedin."

Enisius says, "Sometimes we endure what we must."

Enisius nods at Vaemyr.

Enisius shrugs at Bellaja.

Speaking to Perigourd, Missoni whispers aloud, "I am sure we can secure an invitation."

Enisius says, "You'll have to ask my brother."

Speaking to Missoni, Perigourd says, "Things will happen as they may."

Tikba says, "We would like nothing better."

Speaking lightly to Enisius, Bellaja says, "I probably will."

Enisius slips the butt end of his staff into the attached sock and wheel and straps the haft with a curious assortment of straps and buckles to the backhanger. The remaining part of the staff protrudes overhead.

Speaking drunkenly to Perigourd, Gutstorm slurs, "If me kin shneak onta Jayshen boat, me kin shneak ye inta him shindig."

Evia says, "I bet his brother goes around saying, 'you'll have to ask my brother'."

Enisius says, "He will send word to meet with you all soon."

Enisius says, "Or, remeet with some of you."

Enisius shrugs.

Speaking to Gutstorm, Perigourd says, "I tend to go where I'm invited, and not often elsewhere."

Rhaladin says, "Aye well if they do be hinderin trade ah' suppose it's only fair tae' return tha' favor."

Perigourd says, "Sometimes not even where I'm invited."

Perigourd grins wryly.

Speaking to Perigourd, Dendum remarks, ""How very unturamzyrrian of you."

Speaking to Perigourd, Leafiara says, "The Yardie plan."

Yardie blinks at Leafiara.

Leafiara snickers at Yardie.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dendum know wuttup."

Speaking confusedly to Leafiara, Yardie asks, "Wait, what?"

Enisius gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Leafiara agrees with Yardie.

Bellaja says, "I just think it's the least they could do since they're already using your land."

Speaking to Dendum, Perigourd says, "The empire has all kinds, friend."

Speaking to Enisius, Vaemyr says, "We look forward to our discussions in the future."

Speaking amiably to Yardie, Leafiara says, "Exactly."

Speaking to Enisius, Guarrin says, "Looking forward to meeting him again."

Chandrellia says, "Exactly."

Enisius nods.

Enisius says, "I am sorry if my illusions inconvenienced anyone."

Enisius shrugs.

Enisius says, "Except the trolls."

Rhaladin says, "It was more tha' fire, burn yer own forest."

Ulfwine says, "They were mightily inconvenienced by the end of it all."

Thrassus says, "No, it was a well planned ruse."

Kezoku says, "The knowledged already understand, and the angry will get over it."

Cryheart says, "It was an excellent ploy."

Missoni thoughtfully says, "I found them quite fascinating."

Evia says, "So much excitement, everyone must be exhausted."

Speaking to Rhaladin, Dendum remarks, ""They claim that forest."

Speaking mildly to Enisius, Tikba asks, "Your other hand?"

Speaking to Rhaladin, Perigourd says, "The trolls set fire when we were mired in their trap."

Enisius begins chuckling at Tikba!

Speaking to Enisius, Vaemyr says, "It kept the fighting away from the Town, that much is at least appreciated."

Speaking to Dendum, Rhaladin asks, "Tha' was tha' dragonclaw was it nae?"

Irval says, "Well at least you didnt hit us with those energy ribbons."

Enisius nods at Vaemyr.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "It fine, da folk git copalacent, we need fire drill to keep da boooze flowin in da blood."

Speaking amusedly to Enisius, Leafiara says, "Don't worry about it, people here just rush off into whatever whenever."

Speaking to Enisius, Chandrellia says, "I mean it just would have been nice if we had somewhat of a heads up so we knew where to focus our defences on helping those may have needed it is all, and I'm sorry for jumpinglike I did."

Enisius begins chuckling at Leafiara!

Enisius says, "So we've read."

Mourdeyan says, "Whot I been sayin."

Leafiara chuckles.

Leafiara nods in agreement at Enisius.

Speaking to Chandrellia, Kiyna says, "The entire plan fails if we're in on it. The Landing can't keep a secret."

Speaking to Kiyna, Chandrellia says, "Ok good point."

Enisius says, "No, you cannot."

Enisius smirks.

Tikba says, "Indeed, we are honest to a fault."

Speaking to Kiyna, Vaemyr says, "This is very very true."

Rhaladin says, "As if yer' empire can."

Mourdeyan says, "That's truth."

Thrassus says, "The more people that know about it, the more likely the trolls would have found out."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ye gotta plan for da not planned when it come wartime."

Enisius shrugs.

Enisius asks, "Goodnight?"

Speaking cheerfully to Enisius, Leafiara exclaims, "Good night!"

Kayse lightly says, "I suppose our fighting did nothing to keep the trolls away from the 'caravan' or the town."

Cryheart says, "Rest well."

Leafiara wishes, "Rest well!"

Enisius pulls the hood of his robes down over his face, concealing his features.

Tikba says, "Well met, Magister."

Rhaladin says, "They be trolls, they would ave attacked anyways."

Tservin says, "Night."

Speaking to Enisius, Vaemyr says, "Pleasant evening."

Missoni wishes, "Fair eve."

Lylia notes, "Even trolls, stupid as they are, can figure out what they are directly told."

Dendum muses, ""However they do not claim this part of the river.....they park here to avoid paying fee at dockmaster?"

Speaking to Enisius, Raelee says, "... until later."

Enisius looks down at his palm.

Mourdeyan says, "Fair eve sir."

Enisius says, "Thank you for your help."

Enisius winks.

Cryheart says, "Welcome."

Magister Enisius just went east.

Discussion Afterward

Lylia says, "Now I am curious what the other hand says."

Pookia says, "Aw i thought at least there would be another explosion for a goodbye."

Tikba says, "That is one worry dealt with."

Speaking to Lylia, Chandrellia says, "It says, "ask my broher"."

Thrassus says, "I like him already."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me knew it."

Alosaka exclaims, "Gutstorm!"

Rhaladin says, "We should 'ave let 'im get ate."

Mourdeyan says, "First wave here safe a'least."

Speaking amusedly to Tikba, Leafiara askLeafiara, "You mean started?"

Vaemyr says, "Well... that was surprisingly... not nearly as orrible as I thought it would be."

Speaking to Lylia, Chandrellia says, "It says, "ask my broher"."

Guarrin says, "Well, minimal casualties."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Deez boat decoy."

Alosaka exclaims, "There are people on those boats!"

Xorus says, "We headed them off at the pass."

Speaking to Leafiara, Tikba says, "I was concerned the new Magister would be difficult to understand."

Tservin says, "SINK EM."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dendum gimme hand."

Speaking to Tikba, Chandrellia says, "Not all he a natural, palm, reader."

Evia says, "You sink em, you pay for em."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me rich."

Cryheart says, "It not worse."

Bellaja asks, "I wonder what happens to his hand when his brother is dispeased?"

Rhaladin says, "Like tae' see em' try an squeeze silvers from me."

Pookia exclaims, "Oooo maybe there will be more explosions!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Cryheart, take da town back to town?"

Speaking to Gutstorm, Vaemyr says, "This is outside the town, if you destroy imperial property, and they wish to come over you for damages, I'm not helping ya."

Chandrellia mutters, "Or he gets lonely."

Mourdeyan says, "Blood from a turnip more likely."

Speaking to Pookia, Rhaladin asks, "Want tae' blow up ah' boat?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me no want dem to watch."

Zaaldine says, "Musta been checking his hand to see if it was filling up with wishes.. so ya knw what's in the other hand."

Tikba says, "I have heard it said that burning boats near docks are dangerous."

Speaking curiously to Kayse, Talinvor asks, "Want a ride back to town?"

Erienne asks, "Wishes or wants?"

Cryheart asks, "Ok..all want to head back?"

Speaking to Rhaladin, Pookia says, "I mean sure! i wanna blow up anything to be honest."

Speaking measuredly to Talinvor, Kayse says, "I will walk, thank you."

Mourdeyan says, "Please sir."

Cryheart says, "Ok, moving."

Vaemyr says, "Alright then, I think I will take my leave and head back and get some rest."

Pookia asks, "Are we done! am i off work?"

Speaking to Pookia, Vaemyr says, "You are a councilor now you are never off work."

Nairena says, "He seems nice..."

Speaking to Pookia, Vaemyr says, "24/7 work for us all."

Lylia says, "A welcome surprise, really."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Pookia says, "Speak for yourself! i need my sleep."

Kezoku says, "Didnt like his comment about our forest burning. I grew up playing in those woods."

Speaking to Missoni, Perigourd says, "A good thing I put all the metal away."

Kezoku says, "Otherwise, he was nice."

Speaking neutrally to Kayse, Tikba says, "Well."

Nairena says, "You all are stuck with him."

Viva says, "Another fine adventure."

Evia says, "Another day, another adventure."

Leafiara muses, "Well, that concludes that. Next time everyone knows, he doesn't actually need help."

Kiyna says, "I, for one, am glad our potential allies are cunning enough to protect their own from obvious regional strife."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kezoku says, "Like you said, people would attack whatever out there anyway."

Tikba mildly says, "Their own, yes."