North by Northwest (storyline)/2023-04-04 - The Crest and Yet to Come (log)

Olaesta 4-5, 5123

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Synopsis

Future Baron Elidal and Emissary Samfelt meet people in the feast pavilion. After reviewing the submitted crests for the Barony of Darkstone, the finalists were Alosaka, Traiva, Avalera, and Sir Guarrin, but the winner is Avalera! Her image is "a dark castle on a navy field of stars encircled by a white ring."

Elidal has also decided that Bodohal, currently in custody at the outpost, will be turned over to face trial in Wehnimer's Landing. He asks Marshal Stormyrain if they can escort him to the militia barracks that night and she agrees. Elidal says he's initiating an investigation into the document Tolmis turned over and has been told Magister Remuliad is recovering.

The group heads to the outpost, where Lady Larsya greets them by firing a rope from above to sling down, then shoots Pukk with a suction cup arrow! She calls forth her soldiers to bring Bodohal, then the group escorts him to the militia barracks to be taken into his cell with only minor mishaps along the way as a kobold trips him up and citizens throw rotten fruit at him.

Lylia notes a similarity to Raznel's scarabs in the past, so Enisius writes her name down as having made a good observation. He says he'll create an area to help with getting the scarabs out and people can go there to be under observation if they wish. He tells Drazaa and Missoni that he expects daily accounting since they're also on the research team, with observations mailed or hand delivered each Feastday.

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Log

Elidal's News

[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 Budroux disk, the web-draped Missoni disk, a lazy wild deep black dog, the Aloana disk, an aggressive silver-white aishan, a large acorn, the mist-hazed Asthenea disk, the Kialeigh disk, the Bodhei disk, a pale-faced coppery barn owl, the Krendarr disk, a large acorn, a rose-marrow potion, a large acorn, a large acorn, a silver-traced carved mahogany cart with some stuff on it, an old well, some wide stone benches with some stuff on it, an herbal remedy donation bin and a round silver-banded barrel.

Pukk says, "That was all of it."

Kialeigh says, "Not of us."

Kialeigh says, "Er lots of us."

Nalver recites:

"Scarab people unite"

Bernadette softly says, "Not me round."

Speaking to Missoni, Nalver asks, "Has yours been fussing about?"

Speaking to Nalver, Missoni says, "Quite a bit."

Pukk says, "I'm glad I don't have one of those in me. Makes sleeping hard."

Nalver says, "The first time it hurt was when I went into the rift. When I was in the void and waiting."

Nalver says, "Kind of scared me that I might find out the hard way how to remove it."

[General] Deyrok thinks, "Ooc."

Nalver says, "But it's been fussing all day. Sometimes it tingles and tickles. Other times I think I'm about to a moulis nightmare."

[General] Saiteari asks, "Thinkin is hard?"

[General] Pukk exclaims, "Don't choke on your food!"

Missoni murmurs, "I have tried several things. None successful."

[General] Deyrok thinks, "Ouch."

Pukk asks, "Have you tried imploding yourself?"

Kiyna says, "It was really hard to sleep..."

Speaking to Pukk, Missoni says, "No."

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.

The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

Pukk says, "I feel like somebody is watching us."

Pukk says, "Creepy."

Speaking appreciatively to Stormyrain, Kialeigh exclaims, "'Now that's a tip, Moneybags! Thank you!"

Missoni says, "Gutstorm is."

Lylia says, "You should worry. It is Xorus."

A clap of thunder echoes across the skies.

Speaking to Kiyna, Pukk exclaims, "You're it!"

Speaking to Pukk, Kiyna asks, "I am?"

Pukk recites:

"Everybody join Kiyna!"

Kiyna says, "Oh. Okay, then."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Pukk says, "Kiyna's it tonight."

Pukk says, "Kiyna might be half our size but she has twice our responsibility."

Speaking softly to Kialeigh, Asthenea says, "Wont guess what bounty i got."

Speaking to Kiyna, Pukk says, "If Cryheart shows up he has to join you this time. Can't have him thinking he can be late all the time."

Speaking to Kayse, Kiyna says, "We're forming up on me tonight. Apparently."

Mourdeyan says, "Beats snow flurries."

Goldstr says, "Aye Spring be here."

[General] Elidal thinks, "Good evening."

[General] Evia thinks, "Good Eve."

[General] Lylia thinks, "Good evening to you."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Oh, it's just you."

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Evening Elidal."

[General] Kiyna thinks, "Evening, Eli."

[General] Goldstr exclaims, "Evenin Baron!"

[General] Kayse greets, "Eli..."

[General] Mourdeyan thinks, "Evenin Lord Elidal."

[General] Bernadette thinks, "Good eve to ye Lord Elidal."

[General] Directed to Pukk, Yardie thinks, "Easy there."

Lylia says, "We are gathering on Kiyna, which may or may not please Kiyna but makes life a bit simpler for us as she gets to make the difficult decisions about north and south."

[General] Elidal thinks, "Shall we meet in the feast tent one more time? I've a few announcements."

[General] Evia thinks, "Sounds delicious."

Lylia ruefully says, "I really should stop saying things so loudly. Whisper, Lylia...whisper."

Bernadette softly says, "Ahh deh feast tent."

Speaking to Emperia, Lylia says, "Well, now you know."

Goldstr exclaims, "Ah good food!"

Emperia says, "Just so long as she does not lead us to more scarabs..."

Kiyna says, "Back to the pavilion? Alright. Moving in a moment."

Speaking to Lylia, Pukk whispers aloud, "Trying whispering like this. Then nobody will hear you."

Xorus says, "Whatever happens from it, remember, it was because we all listened to Pukk."

Speaking approvingly to Lylia, Missoni says, "You have one of those lovely voices that carries."

Kiyna says, "Moving."

Speaking to Xorus, Pukk says, "Scary isn't it."

Emperia says, "I must admit that I am glad that I turned in for the night when I did."

Speaking respectfully to Lylia, Aliashyrah says, "Will you be heading to the tent? I am unaware of its locatio."

[travel]

[Feast Pavilion]

A series of pale vellum lanterns are strung from various corners of the vaulted ceiling, their glow casting a warm illumination to the grand space. Blue silk drapes down the walls of the tent, the symbol of two interlocking circles pierced by an arrow embossed into the fabric. Commanding the focal point of the pavilion, a long fireleaf table sits decorated with an abundance of refreshments. Various velvet settees and silk pillows are clumped together to provide more intimate seating arrangement.

Speaking to Kiyna, Vaemyr says, "No no, you were supposed to get lost at least twice."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Kiyna admits, "I make a poor Cryheart, I apologize."

Mourdeyan says, "We could just wander aimlessly outside."

Pukk says, "Feed some to the gremlin. If it survives then we know it's not poisoned."

Speaking to Missoni, Lylia says, "Cheers."

Missoni says, "Oh, lovely."

Speaking in Faendryl, Lylia says something you don't understand.

Pukk says, "Okay. Lylia is probably used to poison. So I can't go by what she eats..."

Kialeigh says, "Wine wars."

Speaking in Faendryl to Lylia, Missoni says something you don't understand.

Xorus says, "This is correct."

Lord Elidal just arrived.

Speaking to Evia, Pukk asks, "Is that good?"

Vaemyr says, "G'evening."

Missoni greets, "Lord Elidal."

[General] Diablic asks, "Is there a group getting together for the rain?"

Kialeigh says, "Oh that's so much better."

Goldstr exclaims, "Evenin Baron!"

Mourdeyan says, "Evenin Lord Elidal."

Elidal says, "Good evening."

Elidal bows.

Nazarr says, "Good evening, Baron Elidal."

[General] Stormyrain thinks, "We are in the feast pavilion with Elidal now."

[General] Lylia thinks, "Yes, a number of us are gathered in the pavilion where we feted Bodohal."

Speaking to Elidal, Drazaa greets, "Elidal, good evening."

[General] Kataric asks, "Rain? wut are you all up to?"

Bernadette softly says, "Good eve to ye Baron."

Elidal says, "Ah, the air feels better without Bodohal."

Elidal smirks.

Pukk says, "This is good."

Emissary Samfelt just arrived.

Lylia says, "Smells better too."

Kialeigh says, "Stinks less too."

Samfelt bows.

Mourdeyan says, "Indeed."

Pukk exclaims, "Oh hey!"

Speaking to Samfelt, Vaemyr says, "Good evening."

Speaking to Samfelt, Lylia says, "You look considerably more relaxed than you did the last time I saw you."

Samfelt deeply says, "Greetings and good evening."

Mourdeyan says, "Evenin Samfelt."

Missoni greets, "Emissary Samfelt."

Samfelt deeply says, "There was a lot to ponder during our last meeting here."

Samfelt turns to face Elidal.

Samfelt bows to Elidal.

Kiyna says, "Aye... some things have certainly happened..."

Speaking to Raelee, Nalver asks, "Is this the same weirdo from last night?"

Samfelt smiles.

Elidal bows to Samfelt.

Elidal says, "Hello...Samfelt."

Elidal smiles.

Samfelt deeply says, "My liege. It is yet another evening to celebrate with a feast, I have been told."

Speaking to Nalver, Raelee asks, "... what 'weirdo' are you inquiring about?"

Elidal says, "There is."

Elidal says, "Two things, I suppose."

Speaking to Raelee, Nalver says, "The one that was all excited at us getting attacked by ghostly scarabs."

Perigourd angrily grabs a bright yellow sign reading "KICK ME!" from his back, crumples it up into a ball, and flings it over his shoulder, muttering something about blood, pain, and torture.

Samfelt helps himself to a slice of garlic roasted venison.

Samfelt glances at Perigourd.

Speaking to Nalver, Raelee says, "... no."

Samfelt chuckles to himself.

[General] Stormyrain thinks, "It is in the lower dragonsclaw, Earthdiver, not in the settlement itself."

Samfelt takes a bite of his garlic roasted venison.

Elidal says, "First..."

[General] Stormyrain thinks, "You should see all the companions milling about outside."

Elidal says, "I know many of you have been anxiously awaiting the reveal of the Barony of Darkstone crest."

[General] Lylia thinks, "Just north of the main compound itself, I believe."

Elidal says, "Well, okay, some of you."

[General] Earthdiver thinks, "Ok, time to wander randomly haha."

Samfelt takes a bite of his garlic roasted venison.

Samfelt turns an inquisitive ear toward Elidal.

Earthdiver says, "I made it."

Elidal says, "Several of you contributed designs, and the thoughtful meaning and approach behind each one was refreshing and a delight."

Elidal says, "It was not an easy decision. Perhaps one of the hardest my council and I have had to consider yet."

Elidal says, "I know..it seems foolish."

Speaking to a grumpy little gremlin, Nalver says, "Shh. Go to sleep."

Speaking briefly to Earthdiver, Kiyna says, "Thank you again."

Elidal says, "But it will represent so much, for so long."

Elidal nods.

Mourdeyan says, "Indeed."

Samfelt takes a bite of his garlic roasted venison.

Elidal says, "Of all the designs, the finalists were Alosaka, Traiva, Avalera, and Guarrin. I will seek them all out to offer a thankful service and gift for their time."

Samfelt takes a bite of his garlic roasted venison.

Elidal says, "The winner of those four though...was Avalera."

Pukk says, "All good people."

Mourdeyan says, "Outstanding."

Lylia says, "Excellent, I am sure they will all be quite pleased."

Elidal nods.

Mourdeyan says, "This tent needs more good news."

Elidal says, "As for the design...."

Xorus says, "Just not quite as pleased as if they were Avalera."

Samfelt takes a bite of his garlic roasted venison.

Elidal reaches into his cape and produces a smooth hand-carved wooden shield, purposely hiding the front of it.

Samfelt stares at Elidal.

Speaking to Elidal, Lylia teases, "Tormentor."

Samfelt takes a bite of his garlic roasted venison.

[long pause]

Stormyrain whispers aloud, "Is he dead?"

Samfelt glances at Stormyrain.

Nalver asks, "The crest of Claedesbrim?"

Pukk says, "The suspense killed him."

Pukk says, "That's it."

Stormyrain whispers aloud, "Asleep? In a trance?"

Kialeigh says, "We're all dying slowly."

Evia says, "Dumbfounded with delight."

Elidal turns the wooden shield around, to depict the image of a wooden shield emblazoned with the image of a dark castle on a navy field of stars encircled by a white ring.

Speaking to Stormyrain, Drazaa offers, "It must be meditation."

Samfelt lets out a cheer!

Kialeigh says, "Very subtle....."

Elidal taps a wooden shield emblazoned with the image of a dark castle on a navy field of stars encircled by a white ring, which is in his right hand.

Mourdeyan says, "Very elegant and subtle."

Kiyna disgustedly mouths, "Navy?"

Bellaja says, "Clearly marked. Not too busy..."

Mourdeyan says, "Easy to distinguish."

Kialeigh says, "Definitely says "I want a castle"."

Elidal asks, "Don't we all?"

Elidal peers quizzically at Kialeigh.

Elidal smirks.

Samfelt deeply says, "I shall have it emblazoned on my shield before the next Feastday, Lord Elidal."

Speaking to Kialeigh, Lylia says, "Well, so do I."

Kialeigh asks, "I mean... all that cleaning?"

Elidal nods at Samfelt.

Speaking to Kialeigh, Bellaja asks, "Indeed. Why didn't we just move on in and take it over?"

Lylia says, "This is why you hire people, or raise animates."

Emperia says, "You have servants for cleaning."

Speaking to Elidal, Kiyna says, "Rather not. They all get cursed, for one, and they're too big. Too spacious. Make me feel like I don't belong."

Kialeigh asks, "I'm saving up for a dress! Servants?"

Mourdeyan asks, "Ye con-tent for now sir?"

Elidal grins.

Goldstr says, "Looks like clearin out all dark magics in Darksone Castle be a comin up."

Elidal says, "It feels good to finally...have something to unite beneath."

Elidal nods.

Mourdeyan says, "Indeed."

Kialeigh asks, "I suppose we should all just eat banquets for every meal too?"

Bernadette softly says, "Kinna make it official now."

Elidal says, "That is our goal, yes. The castle is a threat, it has been for too long."

Samfelt nods quickly!

Mourdeyan says, "Ye'll have a mad dash for standard bearer."

Elidal nods at Goldstr.

Elidal put a wooden shield emblazoned with the image of a dark castle on a navy field of stars encircled by a white ring in his wool cape.

Speaking to Goldstr, Vaemyr says, "I mean if it's possible, it certainly will make the area safer."

Speaking happily to Elidal, Missoni says, "It will make a lovely banner."

Samfelt smiles at Mourdeyan.

Samfelt deeply asks, "Why do you say it would be a mad dash?"

Kialeigh says, "That castle is such a dump though. Unless you like undead in yer attic."

Nazarr says, "And all the basements."

Mourdeyan says, "I'd think folk would be proud t'bear the standard."

Speaking to Elidal, Goldstr says, "But as I mentioned to yer Brother, da Reach be a verra different and Dangerous matter."

Speaking to Kialeigh, Perigourd says, "I believe it would be renovated after being cleared."

Perigourd says, "Its foundations at least seem strong."

Evia says, "N' bats in yer belfry."

Mourdeyan says, "Know I would were I one of yer folk."

Speaking to Perigourd, Kialeigh asks, "Even the torture devices?"

Evia says, "Hmm think it does not have a belfry."

Speaking to Kialeigh, Perigourd says, "Probably replaced with something more.. useful."

Speaking deeply to Elidal, Samfelt says, "It seems that the work ahead is cut out for this new Barony."

Elidal says, "It is, but it will be worth it."

Elidal asks, "..and truthfully?"

Samfelt bows to Elidal.

Speaking to Perigourd, Kialeigh asks, "And the fact it eats up magic like other places we visited last night?"

Elidal says, "Our work will never be done."

Kialeigh exclaims, "Good luck with that!"

Xorus says, "Estrion kept the iron maiden. There used to be another way more directly into the dungeons, but it was collapsed and sealed off."

Bodohal

Elidal says, "Now, the other matter to discuss..."

Speaking to Kialeigh, Perigourd says, "That might be more to Magister Enisius' department to handle."

Speaking to Kialeigh, Perigourd says, "But it would make taking the castle much more difficult from a foe."

Elidal says, "The prisoner Bodohal."

Kialeigh says, "Too bad we didn't get more time to pelt him with fruit..."

Goldstr asks, "Wha be his fate?"

Kiyna asks, "Hasn't already escaped, I hope?"

Elidal smirks at Kiyna.

Elidal says, "I considered jesting but I thought it bad taste."

Speaking to Elidal, Drazaa suggests, "Perhaps too soon."

Kayse agrees, "Too soon."

Mourdeyan says, "Hey Gutsy."

Speaking to Elidal, Kialeigh asks, "Don't say yer gonna let him go and hope he's a nicer guy next time?"

Elidal says, "Bodohal is currently imprisoned within the Outpost. Larsya's soldiers are guarding him."

Samfelt deeply says, "You could just leave him tied up in that kobold village nearby."

Samfelt nods at Elidal.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dey playin pirate arnt dey?"

Speaking to Samfelt, Perigourd says, "They're just as likely to release him."

Elidal says, "Earl Jovery has just very recently clarified a few things between the Empire and the protectorate of Wehnimer's Landing."

Kialeigh says, "No.. don't ever subject anyone to them, they'd torture him."

Elidal says, "One of those things, touches on the handling of wanted criminals."

Samfelt agrees with Elidal.

Mourdeyan asks, "Aye sir?"

Elidal says, "While Bodohal has likely accumulated several crimes within the Empire, and we are fully aware of his assault on the people and town of Wehnimer's Landing, and in order to help continue to foster our good working relationship of our people..."

Speaking drunkenly to Samfelt, Gutstorm slurs, "Me coat of armsh will title ye to dischounted drinksh atta shertain shtaplichmint, should recondidder yoo shoishesh."

Lylia says, "Ah, yes. I wondered about that."

Elidal says, "We will be turning over Bodohal to face trial in Wehnimer's Landing."

Lylia says, "Pleased to hear it."

Goldstr exclaims, "Ah!"

Lylia says, "I do not know his Imperial crimes, but there were many witnesses to murder on the bay."

Elidal says, "I also have not yet inquired with the Marshal..."

Elidal glances at Stormyrain.

Stormyrain gives a sidelong glance at Elidal.

Stormyrain amusedly says, "Now is as good a time as any."

Samfelt turns to face Stormyrain.

Elidal says, "But we seek to escort him tonight from the Outpost to a prison cell within the town militia barracks."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Yeah, she not nook to busy."

Stormyrain nods firmly.

Lylia reminds, "He fired upon fishers who clearly posed no threat to The Shiver."

Samfelt frowns.

Elidal says, "As I initiate an investigation into the document Tolmis delivered to me, I feel more...comfortable, with Bodohal within your walls, with your loyal men and women watching over."

Stormyrain nods slowly.

Speaking to Lylia, Vaemyr says, "Destroyed several of the vessels aye, in front of many witnesses."

Stormyrain says, "Yes, we can do that."

Speaking to Elidal, Kayse asks, "Is there any other information you can give regarding the document?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "An iffin he should ashidentlly take an arrow to da eye, no troo losh right?"

Kiyna admits, "I'm of two minds on this."

Elidal says, "Not at this time. Soon I hope, but you can understand the importance of secrecy around it."

Nazarr asks, "What if he escapes?"

Elidal says, "Especially with a pending trial."

Samfelt deeply says, "I have been told Magister Remuliad is making a swift recovery. He was able to eat two bowls of oats today."

Xorus says, "We do not have the best record of long-term confinement, but then I suppose Glethad was imprisoned in the Outpost and the whole building was taken to free him."

Speaking to Nazarr, Vaemyr says, "I've seen the cell they used on Tyrrax, I don't think we'll need to worry about that."

Speaking to Samfelt, Missoni says, "That is wonderful to hear. Thank you."

Kialeigh says, "Sounds... disgusting, but good for him."

Elidal says, "I am told Larsya's men will have Bodohal ready within a few minutes, in the Outpost's courtyard, if you are all able to help take him to the barracks."

Lylia says, "Oh, certainly."

Goldstr says, "Aye we can."

Stormyrain says, "We are."

Samfelt deeply says, "I will make sure all is prepared, Lord Elidal."

Samfelt bows to Elidal.

Elidal nods at Samfelt.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me knew dish not a free meal."

Emissary Samfelt just went out.

Elidal says, "Excellent. Thank you all for tonight, thank you for your company. I'll leave you to the prisoner at the outpost. Have a good evening."

Elidal bows.

Perigourd says, "Fair eve."

Lord Elidal just went out.

Lylia says, "Thank you for the wine."

Speaking to Kiyna, Stormyrain asks, "Are you leading the group this night?"

Vaemyr says, "I guess we're off to the outpost."

Kiyna nods.

Lylia says, "Ah, I should have said it sooner."

Kiyna says, "Moving in a moment."

Speaking lightly to Lylia, Missoni says, "I am sure he heard you."

Vaemyr says, "We should potentially expect Bodohal's marines that he brought to shore, we haven't seen them."

[travel]

Earthdiver says, "The loyalty of his crew has not been tested."

Kiyna says, "There."

Kiyna says, "I got lost once."

Escorting Bodohal

[Outpost, Outer Courtyard]

A pair of Hendoran soldiers stand at attention on either side of a black iron portcullis which leads outside the outpost. Beyond them, the courtyard fills a space between the outer wooden wall and an inner wall made of stone, where a fortified keep rises behind it. Above, imperial soldiers slowly walk the parapet of the outer wall, their eyes focused on the horizon. You also see a grey brick tavern and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Stormyrain says, "Bernadette and Mourdeyan will take point on the prisoner, one on each side. The rest of us can form up around them, to keep Bodohal central in case of attack, or escape attempt."

Vaemyr asks, "I guess here?"

Vaemyr asks, "Or the inner courtyard?"

Kiyna asks, "I confess I'm not as familiar with the outpost's interior. Anywhere in particular?"

Speaking to Vaemyr, Perigourd says, "Lord Elidal wasn't specific as to which."

Nalver yells, "I'm not with the Imperials. I'm just a neutral observer!"

Perigourd says, "I expect they'd bring the prisoner to the portcullis though."

Falvicar says, "Dont let him bug you."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dish feel like a shetup."

Speaking to Nalver, Pukk says, "Same for me. Except I'm not neutral."

Speaking in Sylvankind to Nalver, Kelfyr asks something you don't understand.

Nalver says, "I do not recognize this as imperial land."

Xorus says, "Best to take Bodohal from here, before Larsya learns too much of piracy from him."

Nalver says, "But we can have that conversation another time."

Kelfyr says, "No need."

Speaking to Xorus, Missoni says, "Perhaps she could teach him a thing or two."

Speaking to Missoni, Perigourd says, "I'll check the other grounds just in case."

Kiyna says, "I'll do a quick loop, in case they're waiting for us further in. Ah, there he goes."

Speaking to Perigourd, Kiyna says, "Was about to follow. We'll just wait here for now."

A lithe figure appears in the shadows of a rampart overhead.

Gutstorm yells, "Hail Pirate Lash Larsya!"

The shadowy figure aboves slings a bow into view and nocks an arrow.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Pukk cover yoo forhead."

Kialeigh says, "Well crud."

Bellaja says, "They're going to fire."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "She is going to shoot you."

Kiyna asks, "Suction cups, or...?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "She'd never shoot me, me gibber her hat."

[General] Stormyrain thinks, "Militia in town, prepare the barracks for a prisoner. We will be along shortly."

Goldstr says, "Nae worry, jess stay at uard."

An arrow with a rope tied to it comes soaring into view! It sticks into the wall near Pukk's head. From above, Larsya howls a sea chanty cry and slides down the rope and lands with a roll in the courtyard!

Larsya exclaims, "Argggh!"

Pukk exclaims, "Hey!"

Speaking to Larsya, Vaemyr exclaims, "Arrr!"

Pukk grins at Larsya.

Speaking to Larsya, Raelee says, "... Lady Larsya."

Speaking to Larsya, Bellaja says, "Heck of an entrance."

Speaking to Larsya, Pukk says, "Close shot."

Speaking warmly to Larsya, Stormyrain says, "M'lady."

Speaking to himself, Vehiron says, "How colorful."

Speaking to Larsya, Missoni greets, "Lady Larsya."

Mourdeyan exclaims, "Rawr! I mean...Argh!"

Larsya draws back on the string of her wyrwood short bow and releases, sending the arrow straight for Pukk! You hear a *THWAP* as the suction cup sticks right in the middle of Pukk's forehead.

Larsya yanks on the string, snapping it from Pukk's forehead with a *POP*! A bright red circle appears in the center of Pukk's forehead!

Pukk flails his arms about.

Larsya snickers.

Larsya sets about preparing herself to be as presentable as possible.

(Pukk wipes off his forehead!)

Kiyna sadly says, "Poor Pukk. I knew him well."

Speaking to Larsya, Stormyrain asks, "I hear we have a mission, and you are our point this night?"

Larsya asks, "Arggh, so ye be wishing the surrender of the infamous mold pirate Bodohal?"

Mourdeyan says, "Nother giant falls to the dred Pyrat."

Speaking to Larsya, Goldstr exclaims, "Good to see ye Pirate Larsya!"

Speaking to Larsya, Perigourd says, "We're here to escort him, yes."

Mourdeyan says, "Aye Cap'n."

Kelfyr asks, "Is he sober yet?"

Bernadette softly says, "Aye Cap'n."

Speaking cheerfully to Larsya, Kiyna threatens, "Aye, matey, that we do! Hand 'im over!"

Speaking to Larsya, Vaemyr says, "If the Pirate Queen will allow it, I believe that is the plan."

Larsya says, "He smells of piss, and looks like the south end of a north bound rolton, but he's yours to take if you want him."

Xorus says, "He could walk the plank. Off the wall."

Larsya whistles with her fingers in the sides of her mouth.

An armored Bourthian soldier just arrived!

An armored Bourthian soldier just arrived!

An armored Bourthian soldier just arrived!

An armored Bourthian soldier just arrived!

Evia says, "I never could quite do that whistle."

Escorted by heavily armed soldiers, Bodohal yanks his shoulder away as one of the soldiers ushers him forward. Lengths of heavy iron chain bind his dark glaes manacles, clearly designed to be an additional burden to the wearer.

Bodohal grunts.

Bodohal suddenly stumbles for no apparent reason.

Bodohal scowls.

Speaking to Bodohal, Earthdiver says, "Those look heavy."

You see Captain Bodohal Gallanst.

He appears to be a Human from Seareach.

He is short. He appears to be of a ripe old age. He has brooding brown eyes and blotchy skin. He has balding, fruit-stained copper red hair streaked with silver. He has a weathered face, a beak-like nose and a curled mustache. He has a stained blue leather eyepatch covering one of his eyes.

He is in good shape.

He is wearing a black peascod-bellied doublet stained with fruit, some thick dark glaes manacles bound with lengths of heavy iron chain, and some stained black brocade breeches.

Speaking to Bodohal, Kiyna asks, "Greetings again, Ex-Captain Bodohal. How you feeling, hm?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dish man nook like he needa drink."

Speaking to Bodohal, Perigourd says, "Seems your luck has run dry."

Bodohal says to Kiyna, "You, madam, are an orcish, rude-growing maggot-pie!"

Kelfyr says, "Huh, they even took his shoes."

Kiyna cackles at Bodohal!

Larsya asks, "You're to be taking charge right Stormy?"

Kelfyr says, "Should make running away trickier."

Speaking to Bodohal, Stormyrain says, "We'll be taking you to your new quarters, in the Barrack cells."

Stormyrain nods at Larsya.

Speaking to Bodohal, Goldstr exclaims, "Ye now be a payin fer yer crimes!"

Bodohal winces as one of the soldiers places his lance against Bodohal's chest, forcing him back.

Stormyrain says, "Yes. We'll take it from here."

Larsya glances between Bodohal and Lylia.

Speaking to an armored Bourthian soldier, Mourdeyan says, "We will accept charge of this prisoner."

Larsya says, "I think there's still some vruul skin on his breeches."

Larsya nods at Lylia.

Larsya snickers.

Bodohal says, "Damned be all of ye. You won't hold Bodohal. No town is big enough."

Lylia asks, "Oh, did you hear about that?"

Speaking softly to Bodohal, Bernadette says, "No funny bizness out o ye."

Kialeigh says, "I'm sure we can find somewhere ye'll fit.."

Speaking to Larsya, Lylia says, "Useful technique, even for a pirate queen. We shall talk about it sometime, you and I."

Larsya says, "Arrgh, it's true. Many a prisoner has gone free or escaped. So hopefully they'll hang you fast, sea mold scum."

Speaking to Bodohal, Kelfyr says, "No room is wide enough to escape that stink."

Larsya lets loose with an involved curse detailing the improbable ancestry of Bodohal.

Speaking to Bodohal, Earthdiver asks, "Who is coming for you with your ship gone?"

Bodohal spits on the ground as he is ushered forward, towards the portcullis.

Captain Bodohal moves toward a black iron portcullis and then stumbles, making a total fool out of himself.

Speaking to Earthdiver, Perigourd says, "Perhaps those that were on a document."

Kialeigh says, "Chances are he'll be out come morning."

[travel all throughout the rest of the log]

Bellaja whispers something to Earthdiver.

Kiyna says, "Eyes up, people."

Bodohal nearly falls on his face as he stumbles along.

Mourdeyan says, "Behave ye'self and we'll get ye there safely."

Bodohal grits his teeth.

Earthdiver says, "Watch your feet, now."

Drazaa says, "Steady, steady."

[General] Chandrellia asks, "Ok where is everyoine?"

Bodohal spits on the ground as he is ushered forward, towards the gate.

Captain Bodohal just trudged through a thick oaken gate.

Captain Bodohal begins to walk northwest but suddenly trips and goes flailing out of sight!

Speaking to Bodohal, Stormyrain states, "Keep it moving, no need to linger."

Falvicar whispers something to Chandrellia.

Bodohal slows his pace for a moment, but is ushered forcibly onward! He stumbles as the lengths of heavy iron chain binding his manacles drag across the ground, snagging patches of grass.

Bellaja says, "They'd, rather."

Captain Bodohal begins to walk north but suddenly trips and goes flailing out of sight!

Lylia says, "It is not drink that makes him stumble. Those chains are heavy."

Mourdeyan says, "Bodohalc'mon you."

Bodohal says to Lylia, "You, madam, are a sottish, boil-brained halfling-tosser!"

Speaking amusedly to Lylia, Tikba agrees, "Yes."

Bodohal asks, "You hear that! You halfling-tosser!?"

Captain Bodohal begins to walk northwest but suddenly trips and goes flailing out of sight!

Speaking to Bodohal, Chandrellia says, "Say it again and se where my foot lands, chains or not."

Speaking to Lylia, Kiyna asks, "Have you ever tossed me?"

From nearby, you hear Gutstorm yell, "Ware da dragon!"

Kialeigh says, "I mean... that could possibly be a good thing."

Missoni says, "Tossing of small people is a time honored tradition in some places."

Speaking to Bodohal, Goldstr exclaims, "Walk wid Honor!"

Xorus says, "Not everyone can make the jump."

Bodohal says to Goldstr, "You, sir, are a ruttish, rolton-biting foot-licker!"

Speaking to Bodohal, Lylia replies, "And you, sir, are a filth-swilling bilge-rat who would not know a victory if he watched one from shore."

Captain Bodohal begins to walk north but suddenly trips and goes flailing out of sight!

Bernadette softly says, "None o dat now."

Bodohal says, "Landlubbers don't know nothing."

Stormyrain says, "Mhm..keep moving."

Captain Bodohal begins to walk northeast but suddenly trips and goes flailing out of sight!

Mourdeyan says, "Seems yer in no position to decide now are ye."

Speaking to Bodohal, Chandrellia says, "Ya know, its funny, you were all high and mighty when you had your ship and crew, now you are like a lil lost ship rat with no hole to hidein."

Speaking to Bodohal, Perigourd says, "Do educate us."

Lylia says, "You never did tell us of your victories. Pity, that. I was so very eager to hear."

Bodohal struggles with the lengths if heavy iron chain binding his manacles.

Bodohal falls over.

Bodohal stands up.

Speaking to Bodohal, Kiyna says, "Get moving."

Mourdeyan says, "Keep yer feet an it'll be easier."

Falvicar says, "That poor rolton."

Bodohal asks, "Which way am I going?"

Kialeigh says, "Keep the roltons from attacking the prisoner..."

Speaking mildly to Bodohal, Tikba says, "See what happens to those who tarry."

Stormyrain says, "Keep going north."

Speaking to Bodohal, Perigourd says, "We head north."

Earthdiver says, "North."

Speaking to Bodohal, Vaemyr says, "North."

Captain Bodohal begins to walk north but suddenly trips and goes flailing out of sight!

Mourdeyan says, "Wherever we take ye."

Bodohal says to Kiyna, "You, madam, are a brazen, rolton-biting egg-shell!" [because she's leading, I believe]

Bernadette softly says, "We has a nice comfy place fer ye."

Bodohal asks, "You have a spider problem?"

Chandrellia says, "Well if you will all excuse me, listening to this, mouse, squeak is anti-climatic."

Earthdiver says, "There is..always a spider problem."

Speaking to Bodohal, Kiyna says, "I bite into roltons all the time. Taste delicious."

Speaking to Bodohal, Nazarr exclaims, "You beslubbering barnacle bladder!"

Kialeigh says, "We got issues with quite a few bugs lately."

Lylia coolly says, "Keep a civil tongue in your head, or you may soon find you have no head in which to keep it."

Speaking to Bodohal, Falvicar says, "Spiders don't bug as much now so much as scarabs."

Speaking to Bodohal, Mourdeyan says, "I have a Bodohal problem."

Stormyrain says, "Keep moving north."

Mourdeyan says, "Move along."

Captain Bodohal begins to walk north but suddenly trips and goes flailing out of sight!

Kelfyr says, "Quin's off duty, it seems."

A big ugly kobold wildly charges into view and yanks on a length of heavy iron chain binding Bodohal's manacles! Bodohal is sent spinning as the kobold runs in a complete circle around him. Stumbling to regain his balance, Bodohal screams in rage as the kobold whoops with glee and runs into the forest with bravado!

Bodohal falls over.

Bodohal scowls.

Bodohal rolls around on the ground.

Bodohal moves to a kneeling position.

Lylia mockingly says, "Oh, you have endeared yourself to so many."

Speaking to Bodohal, Perigourd says, "Up you get."

Speaking to Bodohal, Kiyna asks, "The great Bodohal is knocked on his arse by a kobold? Not really living up to the 'legend', are you?"

Mourdeyan exclaims, "On yer feet!"

Kelfyr says, "Check his hands, make sure that damned thing didn't give him anything."

Bodohal stands up.

Bodohal sneers.

Kialeigh says, "Dem kobolds are always good for a spin."

Bodohal says to Mourdeyan, "You, madam, are an errant, pox-marked egg-shell!"

Captain Bodohal begins to walk north but suddenly trips and goes flailing out of sight!

Speaking to Bodohal, Kialeigh asks, "All you got is egg-shell insults huh?"

Speaking to Bodohal, Stormyrain says, "Through the gate with you, now."

Bellaja says, "'there's really a new low."

Speaking to Bodohal, Kiyna says, "In you get."

Xorus says, "It happens sometimes, and then they get named after you, for the infamy of it."

Bodohal exclaims, "You'll crack like eggs by the time I'm done with this town!"

Vehiron asks, "I believe he may have slipped his binds with all of that dancing... perhaps give them a thorough once over?"

Mourdeyan says, "Let's go you."

Captain Bodohal begins to walk north but suddenly trips and goes flailing out of sight!

Speaking to Bodohal, Lylia asks, "You and what Shiver?"

Bernadette softly says, "Move along nicely now."

Speaking to Bodohal, Falvicar says, "Not with those egg cell ant jokes..."

Bodohal exclaims, "What do you mean, what Shiver? My ship, of course!"

Earthdiver says, "Oh I see."

Lylia asks, "The big blue one?"

Bodohal scowls at Lylia.

Speaking to Bodohal, Perigourd says, "It's been destroyed."

Tikba mildly says, "I have unfortunate news."

Roelon whispers something to Falvicar.

Speaking to Bodohal, Stormyrain says, "Move."

Missoni says, "It rests at the bottom of the Bay now."

Falvicar whispers something to Roelon.

Mourdeyan says, "She rests at the bottom of the bay."

Kialeigh says, "Shiver is more like a reef now.."

Bodohal exclaims, "What?! Destroyed? Lies!"

Speaking to Bodohal, Vaemyr says, "Most of it is at the bottom of the bay, along with the vast majority of ships that threaten this town."

Bodohal exclaims, "You lie!"

Mourdeyan says, "Shivered her timbers."

Speaking to Bodohal, Earthdiver says, "It doesn't matter now."

Nazarr says, "No, it's very dead."

Captain Bodohal begins to walk north but suddenly trips and goes flailing out of sight!

Kiyna says, "You can think all about our lies from your cell. Move."

A militia archer fires from the tower, his arrow striking a rolton!

... 30 points of damage!

Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!

The rolton collapses to the ground, emits a final bleat, and dies.

Speaking to Bodohal, Perigourd says, "A rather large elemental decided it no longer wanted to keep contained and seemed to sink it."

Bodohal glances at a rolton.

Speaking to Bodohal, Evia says, "She sleeps with the fishes."

Speaking calmly to Bodohal, Stormyrain says, "Let's go."

Kelfyr says, "No ship, no crew, no elemental. Nothing left but a cold cell."

Mourdeyan says, "Yon archer would likely love ye as a target."

Kialeigh says, "And no parrot..."

Bodohal glowers toward the archers above.

Earthdiver says, "We killed the elemental, too."

Earthdiver says, "Sorry."

Lylia mockingly murmurs, "Yes, we can talk more as we walk. You have places to be, a large important man such as yourself."

Kialeigh says, "They made bird stew from that parrot."

Mourdeyan says, "So you step lively as ye can."

Speaking to Bodohal, Vaemyr says, "You should of listened to the Magister, when he talked about maintaining the orb on the ship, giant elemental burst force because of that, really wasn't much left."

Kiyna yells, "Nice shot!"

Speaking to Bodohal, Kiyna says, "Now get moving."

Captain Bodohal begins to walk northeast but suddenly trips and goes flailing out of sight!

From nearby, you hear Gutstorm yell, "Coat ish clear!"

Mourdeyan says, "Well the janitor missed a bit of flotsam."

Speaking to Bodohal, Stormyrain says, "Almost there, through the gates now."

A militia archer above announces, "We have a cell waiting at the barracks, Marshal. It's the leaky one."

Mourdeyan says, "Listen t'the Marshall."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Tikba asks, "Your webs?"

Stormyrain says, "If that's all that's available, it'll do."

Speaking to Bodohal, Kiyna asks, "Tell you what. I'll have them collect some of the leftover pieces of the Shiver, and we'll make you a cute little end table for your cell, how's that?"

Bernadette softly says, "Ahh runnin water fer ye too."

Goldstr asks, "Leaky one?"

Bodohal exclaims, "Leaky? With all this rain? How dare you treat an officer of the navy this way!"

Kialeigh says, "Sure don't have a lot to say fer yerself except egg shell jokes."

Stormyrain says, "We should discuss the Council approving some improvements, at some point."

Captain Bodohal moves toward some reinforced wooden gates and then stumbles, making a total fool out of himself.

Stormyrain asks, "You're afraid of a bit of water?"

Speaking to Bodohal, Lylia asks, "An officer of the Navy? After how many years?"

Speaking to Bodohal, Stormyrain asks, "You're afraid of a bit of water?"

Speaking to Bodohal, Earthdiver says, "Do you want a tea set."

Emperia says, "At least approach your fate with some dignity. Stop whining."

Speaking to Bodohal, Lylia says, "I could barely believe what you said last night, and I still doubt it."

Stormyrain says, "Seems..counter to being an officer in the Navy."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "He fraida wotter too?"

Townspeople walk by, throwing rotten fruit at Bodohal as they pass! A piece streaks down his eyepatch, plopping on the top of his boot before sloughing off. Most of the fruit pelts his doublet, leaving a colorful array of markings.

Speaking to Bodohal, Kialeigh says, "I could loan you my parasol..... but it's not gonna do much good."

Mourdeyan says, "Cbe of good cheer, it matches yer ship now, ye can command rats and beetles neath the downpour."

Captain Bodohal just trudged away moving south.

Bodohal scowls.

Captain Bodohal begins to walk east but suddenly trips and goes flailing out of sight!

Stormyrain says, "Keep moving."

Members of the militia guard each turn and alley as Bodohal slowly trudges along North Ring Road.

Captain Bodohal just trudged away moving east.

Speaking to Bodohal, Evia exclaims, "Trudge forth!"

Captain Bodohal just trudged away moving east.

Bodohal frowns.

Bernadette softly says, "Almos dere."

Bodohal scowls at his dark glaes manacles.

Speaking to Bodohal, Lylia says, "Twenty-five years in the Navy, and you had only that one ship -- and that one not even yours, really. The elemental ran the play."

Speaking to Bodohal, Goldstr exclaims, "Bouts ya see yer new home!"

Bodohal glances at Lylia.

Mourdeyan says, "Let's move along."

Bernadette softly says, "No lolly gaggin."

Captain Bodohal just trudged away moving east.

[Wehnimer's, North Ring Rd.]

The east-west road continues, closed in on the south by the militia barracks and on the north by the twelve-foot-high wall of the city itself. The occasional thud of leather boots in unison upon cobbled pavement and the clipped shouts of barked orders reverberate off the modwir walls along this part of the road. The scents of leather, weapon oil and hearty cooking fill the night air. You also see the town barracks and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Bodohal stares at the town barracks.

Speaking to Bodohal, Kiyna says, "This is your stop, friend."

Speaking to Bodohal, Evia says, "I hear the greasy gruel is fantastic."

A local town hunter walks by, grumbling, "...and I asked Rheteger, why can't I get that Bodohal escort bounty? But nope..." He wanders off.

Bodohal scowls.

Bodohal says to Stormyrain, "You, madam, are a knavish, ill-nurtured egg-shell!"

Stormyrain smiles at Bodohal.

Bodohal exclaims, "Egg-shells! All of you!"

Speaking to Bodohal, Stormyrain asks, "Is that all you have?"

Speaking to Bodohal, Drazaa offers, "Consider this an opportunity for prolonged reflection. You can improve with awareness and intention."

Speaking to Bodohal, Stormyrain says, "In we go."

Speaking to Bodohal, Mourdeyan says, "You sir are a dishonored scallawag scum."

A half-elf militiaman narrows his eyes with a slight grin while drumming his fingertips on a spyglass as Bodohal is ushered forcibly into the barracks. Bodohal's voice echoes as he berates a pair of militiamen escorting him down to one of the cells below, "You will see! I'm Bodohal Gallanst! This town isn't big enough to hold..." the voice drifts off as they disappear into the barracks.