North by Northwest (storyline)/2023-05-08 - The Mayor of Darkstone vs. the Councils of Rooks (log)

Ivastaen 8-9, 5123

by Leafiara Autumnwind of the TownCrier

Disclaimer

This log is purely intended as an archival record of spoken words and actions of characters within the game as could be witnessed by the character or characters who were present to record them. Leafiara's player and the TownCrier hold no position on the veracity, falsity, legitimacy, nor illegitimacy of any character dialogue, opinions, perspectives, interpretations, and stances presented herein.

Synopsis

Gutstorm alerts everyone to reivers in the kobold village, which adventurers rush out to defend. After the area is cleared, one of the kobolds explained that the reivers were making them give stew. As people puzzle over this and leave the area, Bernadette spots Emissary Samfelt and the group goes to speak with him. He has concerns that his last attempt to speak with Dikirk didn't go well, but doesn't know other options besides working with them to learn more about what the Ember Vale was doing. He solicits suggestion and it's eventually concluded that perhaps Perigourd and Missoni would be better messengers than someone from the barony in this instance.

Mayor Thadston asks over thoughts about the reiver attack, so Samfelt and the others go to meet him outside Moot Hall. However, after arriving, Thadston wishes to get out of the rain...

...then he rushes everybody to the Rusty Cutlass' cabin and tells everyone to whisper the password MIRROR to the panel! He charges into the area with a throng of Imperial soldiers and Landing militiamen in tow and discover Wolfloner, Drektor, Councilor Kiyna, Chandrellia, Councilor Kayse, Leafiara, and Pukk meeting with Casiphia.

A tiny smattering of blows fly, though most hold attacks, and Casi gets away by using a magical window to make her escape. Samfelt is with Thadston's group and says they know why he had to do that and needed to be stopped. Thadston says Tolmis helped--for Samfelt and Tolmis are one and the same! Thadston demands that Kayse turn over maps that were on the table, so she does, and Thadston shows off that they're landscapes along the Upper Trollfang and northern edges of the Turamzzyrian Empire with dots indicating three routes from south to north by northwest.

Thadston says he'll inform Elidal that Samfelt carried through; Sir Guarrin asks if they're the caravan routes and Thadston says yes, Rooks were planning to attack them--unless, he seems to sarcastically say, they were planning to escort them. He peers quizzically at the gathered people; Leafi says they were in the middle of discussing what to do and it hadn't been decided; Kayse and Kiyna blast Samfelt for making a deal and being a coward; Wolfloner, Drektor, Chandy, and Pukk don't respond. Thadston says you'd think they walked into a councilor meeting, seeing so many old and new there, then he has Leafiara, Wolfloner, Drektor, Kiyna, Kayse, Pukk, and Chandrellia dragged off and hanged.

Back in the Cutlass, Councilor Vaemyr also suggests a trial based on Thadston having incomplete information, so Thadston asks if he's a Rook too. Samfelt says that, as Tolmis, he learned that Mother was planning to attack one of the coming caravans.

Thadston asks Samfelt if he has other names and if there are more, but Samfelt says Mother never told him her real name. He says that most of what he told everyone as Tolmis was true, but it was a name he took on when he joined Bodohal's crew; he was a prisoner in Tamzyrr, then got consripted onto the ship and fled it.

As the hanged people are resurrected just outside town, Kayse asks why they didn't get a trial--and Thadston says they will since the punishment isn't over.

Thadston demands to know how many people knew any of the names spotted in the Den; Marshal Stormyrain says she knew of Kayse but no others, leaving Thadston incredulous that she sat on that. She adds that she did not know for long. Guarrin whispers something to Thadston and says he was told of an ongoing infiltration operation, leaving him even more incredulous and thinking that the Gryphons, the Marshal, and the Rooks are all in one big bed. Stormy retaliates not to forget Mayors, implying Thadston via his connections to Casiphia, though he misinterprets it as ex-Mayors with Leafi in mind.

Meanwhile, Wolfloner attacks Sir Cryheart and draws retaliation from Perigourd before Stormy sings peace in the area. Despite having just criticized the Gryphons, Thadston determines this and suspected involvement with arming the Ember Vale to be sufficient for banishing Wolfloner from the Landing.

Thadston asks Stormy to have the militia scour the place and tells Guarrin to give Rook names to the Gryphons. Stormy gives the order for the militia to come to Mother's Den and scour the area for clues, then turn over anything found to her or Mayor Thadston; Thadston jumps in to say it should only go to him. She says that's not the chain of command unless he's relieving her of duty; he says he isn't, so everything will go to her and she'll send it to him without alteration. Guarrin asks if this will aid in clearing out the Remnants, but Thadston says he doesn't know; it could make them stronger or water down operations enough that the Wraith won't want them.

After being restored to life, most of the hanged people reassemble at the Cutlass, where Thadston has been informed that Casiphia is getting worse and he's saying soon they'll arrest her, heal her, and try her. He tells Kiyna she'll be tried, as "Councilor Rooks are not above the law," and she asks why he wants a trial after already executing her, then says that if it finds her innocent, she expects an apology. Thadston says it'll be a hot day in Cold River when that happens. He marches off and hurls a table, then a window breaks.

Afterward, the remaining crowd engages in further discussion regarding whether Thadston's maneuver helped his cause or hurt it.

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Log

Prelude

[General] Pukk exclaims, "The election for Landing Mayor is coming. Remember to vote Gutstorm! The voice of reason!"

[General] Kiyna thinks, "I just went into my house, Gutstorm. You can't follow me into my house."

[General] Pukk exclaims, "Vote for Gutstorm! He will keep an eye on all our ladies! Even if they don't want to be watched!"

[General] Devoryah thinks, "I hear he likes to tackle em."

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly exclaims, "Me hap many talent!"

[General] Pukk exclaims, "Have you been afraid that the Xorus will get you while you are asleep? Don't worry! Gutstorm will sneak into your house while you are asleep and watch you! Vote Gutstorm!"

[General] Devoryah thinks, "Thats a resounding endoursement he has my vote."

[General] Directed to Kiyna, Pukk asks, "Are you going to run for councilor again?"

[General] Kiyna thinks, "I'm not decided yet."

[General] Directed to Kiyna, Pukk thinks, "Good idea to think about it. But you did a good job."

[General] Pukk exclaims, "Vote Stormyrain for councilor!"

[General] Kiyna thinks, "Thank you, Pukk."

[General] Stormyrain thinks, "There is no way I am ever running for Council."

[General] Directed to Stormyrain, Pukk exclaims, "That is an excellent idea! Deny it and make them want you even more! Brilliant! That is why I will vote for you!"

[General] Pukk exclaims, "That's right folks! You can't have Stormyrain as a councilor! So vote for her anyways!"

[General] Delyorik thinks, "Stormy for council. I'll actually vote."

[General] Kialeigh thinks, "I'm voting Pukk fer Mayor.. we'll all be wearing lobster hats by the weekend..."

[General] Directed sadly to Kialeigh, Pukk asks, "Why do you hate me so?"

[General] Directed to Pukk, Kialeigh asks, "Maybe cause ye keep trying to sell my man?"

[General] Directed to Kialeigh, Pukk exclaims, "Not always! I sometimes try to give him away for free you know!"

[General] Pukk thinks, "Or trade."

[General] Pukk exclaims, "Ooh. Maybe we can elect Irval for envoy to the Krolvin islands. He will have to stay there and be our envoy. Oooh that is a great idea!"

[General] Directed to Stormyrain, Pukk asks, "I know you are a big supporter of the Rooks. Have you thought about joining?"

[General] Falvicar thinks, "...."

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Ahh, Pukk the recruiter."

[General] Directed to Falvicar, Pukk thinks, "Not you! We can't have that much trouble."

[General] Directed to Pukk, Stormyrain thinks, "I've given it as much thought as I did to running for Council. Which is to say, hardly any."

[General] Directed to Stormyrain, Pukk thinks, "Oh good. I was afraid you would say yes."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Then I would have to explain to Mother."

[General] Falvicar asks, "How am I trouble?"

[General] Directed to Falvicar, Pukk thinks, "Really? Everybody knows about you! We all know what you did last year."

[General] Directed to Pukk, Falvicar asks, "Married Opal?"

[General] Pukk thinks, "No. It's what you did with all those kobolds during that party when you were drunk and wearing a frock."

[General] Faiyth exclaims, "Uh... no means no.. even amongst kobolds!"

[General] Falvicar thinks, "........"

[General] Pukk thinks, "No. He was playing roshambo."

[General] Pukk thinks, "They didn't stand a chance. He kept telling them he was going to throw paper and they fell for it."

[General] Faiyth thinks, "Oh.. that's easy.. kobolds always do Briar.. beats paper, scissor and rock."

[General] Pukk thinks, "But he kept throwing smite."

[travel]

[Rusty Cutlass, Grub Hall]

Burnished wooden planks curve out to form the massive hall of the tavern's entrance, with rows of sturdy oaken posts rising to connect with a network of rafters above. Dozens of blackened oil lanterns hang from the ceiling, their light at times a haze behind wisps of smoke drifting in from the galley. In the center rests a huge cast-iron pot surrounded by countless tables and barrel chairs. A half-circle driftwood bar is nestled in the corner beneath a salt-stained crest. You also see a large driftwood box, a wide wooden ramp and an open archway leading to a wooden plank bridge.

Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Pookia who is sitting

Pookia exclaims, "Its a good place to nap!"

Leafiara exclaims, "Sure is!"

Pookia exclaims, "The familar smells of grease and salty air!"

Pookia exclaims, "Back to napping!"

Reivers in the Kobold Village

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly exclaims, "Reivers in da kobold villich, we gotta shave dem!"

[Leafi fogs over and then begins looking for some]

[Kobold Village, Commons]

The village commons is a grassy swath cut into the terraced strip of land east of the village proper. The green is set down into the rich earth just enough to keep a lethargic rolton from scrambling out on a hot day. An unwholesome mist pools in the sunken grassy area, and the moist earth gives way to a quagmire at one end. You also see a kobold, a severed fighter leg, a black-haired reiver fighter that is lying down and a tall evergreen hedge.

[combat]

Perigourd's group just arrived.

Missoni says, "Oh my."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Hey, Haidan, call off your people here."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "The kobolds aren't Imperials nor even from the Landing."

[travel, combat]

[General] Pukk thinks, "Come on Haidan."

[Kobold Village]

A little circle of huts have collapsed inward on themselves, leaning together for support like a group of their owners in a drunken stupor. Around them, a twisted octopus of metal extends its tentacles. The strange conglomeration of metal debris at first appears to be some hellish sculpture, but closer inspection, by sight and smell, suggests it is an animal cage. You also see a crude cracked box swathed in rust-red symbols, an uncut ruby, a kobold that appears dead, a kobold that appears dead, a kobold that appears dead, a pale-faced coppery barn owl that is flying around, the Kialeigh disk, the Bellaja disk, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, the Kelfyr disk, the web-draped Missoni disk, the Guarrin disk, the ivy-trimmed Aspyre disk dotted with clusters of Imaera's Lace, a happy ocean spirit that is flying around, a grizzled porcupine, a lazy wild deep red dog, a cudgel and a big ugly kobold that appears dead.

Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Seaward Gutstorm, Missoni, Perigourd, Lord Nalbon, Bellaja, Stormyrain, Great Lady Aspyre, Kialeigh, Kelfyr, Bernadette, Sir Guarrin, Hospitaller Yukito, Sir Cryheart

Bellaja says, "Oh reivers."

[travel, combat]

The sky begins to fill with huge clouds, dark and grey on the bottom, pale and white atop, their puffy crowns ascending toward the heavens.

[General] Pukk thinks, "Looks like nasty weather too."

[travel]

[General] Cryheart thinks, "Reivers in kobold villated."

[travel]

[General] Pukk asks, "You violated them?"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "They don't seem to have breached the mines and mud pits, at least."

[travel]

[Kobold Village, Royal Mound]

A great mound of rubbish and filth rises up here west of the commons. Trash from every inn and tavern in Elanthia must have been dragged here to make it. High above the surrounding slovenly huts rests an even more slovenly sight: a decrepit fishing boat lies keel-up amid the filth. Gaping holes dot the rotting hull, only a few stopped with rickety shields and other scraps of wood serving as doorways and shutters. The fishermen are gone, but the smell of fish lingers on. You also see a short sword, a wooden shield, a big ugly kobold that is lying down, a pair of bloated arms, a putrid arm, a kobold that is lying down, a kobold, a grizzled porcupine, a pale-faced coppery barn owl that is flying around, the Kialeigh disk, the Bellaja disk, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, the Kelfyr disk, the web-draped Missoni disk, the Guarrin disk, the ivy-trimmed Aspyre disk dotted with clusters of Imaera's Lace, a happy ocean spirit that is flying around, a lazy wild deep red dog, a big ugly kobold, a kobold that appears dead, a big ugly kobold, a kobold, a kobold that is lying down and a decrepit fishing boat.

Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Dame Evia, Markx, Town Councilor Kiyna, Missoni, Perigourd, Bellaja, Stormyrain, Great Lady Aspyre, Kialeigh, Kelfyr, Bernadette, Sir Guarrin, Hospitaller Yukito, Sir Cryheart, Seaward Gutstorm

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me fine."

[travel]

[General] Pukk exclaims, "And no Owly when we need somebody to protect TSC!"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Hmm... seems to have been a small force that's now been dispatched."

[Kobold Village]

The huts at this far end of the little valley are in slightly better shape and somewhat larger than elsewhere in the village. The slothful kobolds must prize the extra hour of morning shade the rubbish mound to the east provides, or maybe they just like the smell. One hut stands out from the others for its size and relatively sturdy construction. The architect was surely the only one of his brethren ever to have heard of right angles. You also see a big ugly kobold, a shadow-hued zombie puppy with partially exposed rotting flesh, a pale-faced coppery barn owl that is flying around, the Kialeigh disk, the Bellaja disk, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, the Kelfyr disk, the web-draped Missoni disk, the Guarrin disk, the ivy-trimmed Aspyre disk dotted with clusters of Imaera's Lace, a happy ocean spirit that is flying around, a grizzled porcupine, a lazy wild deep red dog and a big ugly kobold that appears rather calm.

Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Mourdeyan, Goldstr, Sarissa Tayler, Dame Evia, Markx, Town Councilor Kiyna, Missoni, Perigourd, Bellaja, Stormyrain, Great Lady Aspyre, Kialeigh, Kelfyr, Bernadette, Sir Guarrin, Hospitaller Yukito, Sir Cryheart

[General] Pukk thinks, "Cryheart Violated them he said."

A big ugly kobold says, "Makes us give stews."

A big ugly kobold exclaims, "More stew for me now!"

Kelfyr asks, "They stole your stew?"

Cryheart says, "Good evening."

Kiyna asks, "Stew?"

Kialeigh asks, "Like the guy who wanted Helga's stew?"

A big ugly kobold says, "Squirrel meat stew."

Leafiara says, "Stew..."

Kelfyr says, "They really must be desperate."

Leafiara asks, "Stew, though?"

Kelfyr says, "They were eating random foraged and scavenged food."

A big ugly kobold asks, "Whats yoo eat? Not stew?"

Cryheart says, "Many things."

Kiyna says, "Must not be doing great for food if they want to steal from the kobolds..."

Kelfyr says, "I've had a feeling they're near to starving in their encampment."

Speaking to Kelfyr, Bellaja says, "They're being starved out."

Speaking to a big ugly kobold, Missoni says, "Squirrel stew sounds just fine to me. One eats what is available."

Mourdeyan says, "Gads."

Leafiara asks, "I mean, we do eat it, but... why are the reivers concerned about you kobolds?"

A big ugly kobold says, "Burn squirrel fur off first."

Bellaja says, "So many ships held up at sea."

Jiarine asks, "Who is leading this mess?"

Kelfyr says, "It tends to make me think there's a deal to be made, if there's a reasonable voice among them."

Bellaja says, "Caravans taken out."

Kialeigh says, "Always the same person."

Kialeigh says, "King of the crazies."

Cryheart says, "Not always."

Mourdeyan says, "Not that crazy."

Kialeigh asks, "Should I grab a carrot and prove ya wrong?"

A big ugly kobold just went northeast.

Cryheart says, "I am not sure what that means."

Sir Cryheart's group just went northeast.

Leafiara says, "One of the most mysterious moves yet."

A cool spring breeze stirs through the area.

Vaemyr asks, "What is, the fact they raided here for food?"

Leafiara says, "Yes."

[General] Pukk thinks, "There is a cool spring breeze blowing. It's a cold wind. I have a bad feeling about this."

Vaemyr says, "A bit strange I'd agree."

Leafiara says, "I doubt they needed it. Their vale looked quite... stocked."

Leafiara says, "Hm."

[travel]

[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 Wolfloner disk, the Devoryah disk, a hazy ethereal puppy surrounded by a scintillating prismatic aura, a sinuous bone white serpent that is sitting, a skinny white wolf that is sitting, the Renlyn disk, the Ethilred disk, the Spharai disk, a solid moonstone cube, the Korpacz disk, the Sjofn disk, a large acorn, a large acorn, a large acorn, a rotten board, a round silver-banded barrel, an herbal remedy donation bin, some wide stone benches with some stuff on it and an old well.

Also here: Seaward Gutstorm, Whimweaver Leafiara, Pookia, Devoryah, Miss Chandrellia, Lady Coriencia, Azyel who is kneeling, Novarian, Renlyn, Ethilred, Spharai, Korpacz, Sjofn, Sozett, Dumple, Zeysa who is kneeling, Xieka

[General] Pukk thinks, "Chandrellia is here. It was so quiet up until now."

[locate spell]

[Kobold Village]

The ground slopes downward and the thin yellow mist that clings about the vale hangs heaviest to the west. Northward a wooded promontory overlooks the vale. The great splendid oaks of the Dragonsclaw lean out over the precipice as though peering in disapproval at the shabby squatters below. Some of the huts here have been built against the face of the promontory: an architectural style favored by lazy builders and maggot-hunters. You also see an animated flayed gigas disciple, a pale-faced coppery barn owl that is flying around, the ivy-trimmed Aspyre disk dotted with clusters of Imaera's Lace, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, the Kelfyr disk, the Kialeigh disk, the web-draped Missoni disk, the Bellaja disk, a happy ocean spirit that is flying around, a grizzled porcupine, a lazy wild deep red dog, a tiny angular lilac-point kitten, a kobold, a javelin and a pitiful shanty.

Also here: Town Councilor Vaemyr, Jiarine, Bernadette, Mourdeyan, Goldstr, Dame Evia, Markx, Town Councilor Kiyna, Missoni, Perigourd, Bellaja, Stormyrain, Great Lady Aspyre, Kialeigh, Kelfyr, Hospitaller Yukito, Sarissa Tayler, Sir Cryheart

Leafiara says, "Oh, they're still at the village."

Speaking to Leafiara, Chandrellia asks, "Whats going on?"

Pookia says, "What village who."

[travel; can't find them; locate spell]]

[Lower Dragonsclaw, Forest]

The forest floor slopes noticeably downhill here, thinning out somewhat at the bottom, where modwir, thick pine and fir trees predominate. You also see a happy ocean spirit that is flying around, a grizzled porcupine, a lazy wild deep red dog and a tiny angular lilac-point kitten.

Also here: Jiarine, Bernadette, Mourdeyan, Dame Evia, Markx, Town Councilor Kiyna, Missoni, Perigourd, Bellaja, Stormyrain, Great Lady Aspyre, Kialeigh, Kelfyr, Hospitaller Yukito, Sarissa Tayler, Sir Cryheart

Leafiara says, "Oh, now they've left..."

Pookia asks, "What are they doin to the kobbies?"

Leafiara says, "The reivers were here trying to demand stew..."

Leafiara says, "For some reason."

Pookia asks, "Like, were they here to source ingredients?"

Chandrellia asks, "Are they low on resources?"

Pookia says, "I heard kobolds are actually decent cooks so i woudlnt be surprised."

Leafiara says, "Maybe, but that really wouldn't make sense to me..."

Leafiara says, "Their vale was so well stocked they let us have free food from their tavern."

[General] Pukk asks, "I heard reports that the group started killing the kobolds they were suppose to be protecting! Is this true?"

Leafiara says, "Makes no sense..."

Pookia says, "Maybe they're experimetning with 'exotic' ingredients."

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly exclaims, "Yep! me shaw it wit me own peepersh!"

Speaking to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "Unless they were just trying to impress nad were actuyaly lowewr on resources then they led us to believe."

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly thinks, "And me kinda shorta lashed out and attacked dat group...."

Leafiara says, "True."

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly exclaims, "No hard feelin!"

[travel]

[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 a sinuous bone white serpent that is sitting, a skinny white wolf that is sitting, the Renlyn disk, the Ethilred disk, the Spharai disk, a solid moonstone cube, the Korpacz disk, the Sjofn disk, a large acorn, a large acorn, a large acorn, a rotten board, a round silver-banded barrel, an herbal remedy donation bin, some wide stone benches with some stuff on it and an old well.

Also here: Miss Chandrellia, Pookia, Seaward Gutstorm, Whimweaver Leafiara, Kryllix who is sitting, Andromalius who is sitting, Town Councilor Vaemyr, Lady Coriencia, Azyel who is kneeling, Renlyn, Ethilred, Spharai, Korpacz, Sjofn, Sozett, Dumple, Zeysa who is kneeling, Xieka

[General] Kelfyr thinks, "I heard a rumor that tkaro root is good for your health. Try some and report back, Pukk."

[travel]

[Lower Dragonsclaw, Briar Patch]

Underbrush and stunted oaks twist together in a death grip as the ground begins to slope downward. Some of the nearby briars have stems so thick that, if not for their hateful thorns, you could almost mistake them for saplings. The oaks, in turn, are bent double by masses of clinging vines. The whole effect is of a nasty little miniature Dragonsclaw. You also see a pale-faced coppery barn owl that is flying around, the ivy-trimmed Aspyre disk dotted with clusters of Imaera's Lace, the Kialeigh disk, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, the Kelfyr disk, the Bellaja disk, the web-draped Missoni disk, a happy ocean spirit that is flying around, a grizzled porcupine, a lazy wild deep red dog and a tiny angular lilac-point kitten.

Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Jiarine, Bernadette, Mourdeyan, Dame Evia, Markx, Town Councilor Kiyna, Missoni, Bellaja, Stormyrain, Great Lady Aspyre, Kialeigh, Kelfyr, Hospitaller Yukito, Sir Cryheart

Gutstorm, Pookia and Chandrellia followed.

[General] Evia thinks, "I saw that, as I stared up from the ground upon arrival...my trust is eroded now Guts."

Cryheart asks, "Where?"

[General] Directed to Gutstorm, Pukk exclaims, "You were just trying to protect the innocent! Gutstorm for mayor!"

Bernadette softly says, "We jes passed Samfelt."

[travel]

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dey runnin from me Leafi."

[locate spell]

[Lower Dragonsclaw, Wooded Hills]

The narrow trail curls around the side of the hill, swerving to avoid clumps of trees. The wind is coming up the hill now, and the trees offer little protection to your chilled limbs. You also see a velnalin, a pale-faced coppery barn owl that is flying around, the ivy-trimmed Aspyre disk dotted with clusters of Imaera's Lace, the Kialeigh disk, the Guarrin disk, the Kelfyr disk, the Bellaja disk, the web-draped Missoni disk, a happy ocean spirit that is flying around, a grizzled porcupine, a lazy wild deep red dog, a tiny angular lilac-point kitten, a velnalin and the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs.

Also here: Sir Guarrin, Jiarine, Bernadette, Mourdeyan, Dame Evia, Markx, Town Councilor Kiyna, Missoni, Bellaja, Stormyrain, Great Lady Aspyre, Kialeigh, Kelfyr, Hospitaller Yukito, Sir Cryheart, Perigourd, Emissary Samfelt

Leafiara says, "Where in the world are they going..."

Chandrellia asks, "Who?"

Leafiara says, "Cryheart's group."

Chandrellia says, "Oh."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Well...Cryheart ish leading...."

Leafiara says, "I thought they'd be coming here to the camp."

Chandrellia says, "Its cryheart."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "He half ranger ye knowed."

Pookia says, "Probably lost."

[General] Pukk exclaims, "Gutstorm protector of the down trodden! Gutstorm for mayor!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "They lookin for shamfelt."

[travel]

Mysteries

[Lower Dragonsclaw, Wooded Hills]

The narrow trail curls around the side of the hill, swerving to avoid clumps of trees. The wind is coming up the hill now, and the trees offer little protection to your chilled limbs. You also see an animated flayed gigas disciple, a shadow-hued zombie puppy with partially exposed rotting flesh, a pale-faced coppery barn owl that is flying around, the Kialeigh disk, the Guarrin disk, the Kelfyr disk, the Bellaja disk, the web-draped Missoni disk, a happy ocean spirit that is flying around, a grizzled porcupine, a lazy wild deep red dog, a tiny angular lilac-point kitten and the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs.

Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Sarissa Tayler, Town Councilor Vaemyr, Sir Guarrin, Lord Thrassus, Jiarine, Bernadette, Mourdeyan, Dame Evia, Town Councilor Kiyna, Missoni, Bellaja, Stormyrain, Kialeigh, Kelfyr, Hospitaller Yukito, Sir Cryheart, Perigourd, Emissary Samfelt

Gutstorm, Pookia and Chandrellia followed.

Thrassus says, "That makes no sense."

Samfelt deeply says, "I am not sure. It said something about them stealing its squirrels that it had killed. It was rather upset, but then an archer shot it from one of the towers."

Samfelt sighs.

[General] Pukk exclaims, "I mean the kobolds come into town asking for help against the reivers and people go and kill the kobolds. Yardie and Falvicar are right!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Yoo protect kobold Samfelt?"

Leafiara says, "Really puzzling."

Samfelt deeply asks, "What would reivers want there?"

Missoni says, "They said something about the reivers spying on the town, as well."

Cryheart says, "That is what we asked."

Speaking to Samfelt, Kelfyr says, "The reivers were reportedly observing the surrounding area from their village, and pilfering stew." A cloud of dense silvery fog suddenly appears. The fog quickly dissipates to reveal Tikba.

Vaemyr says, "They were apparently raiding them for food, but it's a bit strange to why, unless Sablo or Thadston managed to find the Reiver's food supplies and been out destroying them."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Kelfyr says, "They didn't have much food to begin with."

Samfelt deeply says, "We should go to the camp and talk about our options. Perhaps we can find a good solution to help each other."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "How do kobold shtew tashte anyhow?"

Chandrellia says, "Maybe they heard about Helgas atew and were trying to find a way to sneak in to get some."

Samfelt joins Cryheart's group.

Samfelt nods in agreement.

Speaking to Tayler, Bellaja says, "I hope he will be able to be made normal."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Think they git losht?"

[Imperial Campsite]

Stumps pepper the spacious clearing, as stacked logs leave evidence of their recent removal. A grove of trees surrounds the area, leaving a natural palisade to add some security to the campsite. You also see a shadow-hued zombie puppy with partially exposed rotting flesh, a hazy ethereal puppy surrounded by a scintillating prismatic aura, a pale-faced coppery barn owl that is flying around, the web-draped Missoni disk, the Kialeigh disk, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, the Guarrin disk, the Bellaja disk, the Kelfyr disk, a happy ocean spirit that is flying around, a grizzled porcupine, a lazy wild deep red dog, a tiny angular lilac-point kitten, an animated flayed gigas disciple, a faltering wasteland spirit that is flying around, a steel-roofed huge wooden tower, a polished bronze lantern mounted on a wooden post and a wide dirt-covered trail.

Also here: Seaward Gutstorm, Tikba, Town Councilor Pookia, Miss Chandrellia, Sarissa Tayler, Town Councilor Vaemyr, Sir Guarrin, Lord Thrassus, Jiarine, Bernadette, Mourdeyan, Dame Evia, Town Councilor Kiyna, Missoni, Bellaja, Stormyrain, Kialeigh, Kelfyr, Hospitaller Yukito, Perigourd, Emissary Samfelt, Sir Cryheart

Speaking to Tayler, Bellaja says, "Markings like those can take years to go away."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Kelfyr says, "The food they had was foraged, stolen, and sparse."

[once Leafi realizes the group has come to the camp, she leaves and returns to the town square, disinterested in speaking with the Imperials]

[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 Spharai disk, a sinuous bone white serpent that is sitting, the Renlyn disk, the Ethilred disk, a solid moonstone cube, the Korpacz disk, the Sjofn disk, a large acorn, a large acorn, a large acorn, a rotten board, a round silver-banded barrel, an herbal remedy donation bin, some wide stone benches with some stuff on it and an old well.

Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Laekia, Spharai, Markx, Lord Nalbon, Andromalius who is sitting, Azyel who is kneeling, Renlyn, Ethilred, Korpacz, Sjofn, Sozett, Dumple, Zeysa who is kneeling, Xieka

[General] Cryheart thinks, "We are back at the camp with Samfelt."

Dikirk Dilemma

[switch of perspective as another character is convening with the group at the Imperial camp]

[Imperial Campsite]

A roaring bonfire demands attention from the center of this temporary town, its coppery gold flames mesmerizing as they dance. Rows of tents bordering the fire create purposeful pathways to other areas of the camp. You also see a pale-faced coppery barn owl that is flying around, a shadow-hued zombie puppy with partially exposed rotting flesh, the Kelfyr disk, the web-draped Missoni disk, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, the Guarrin disk, the Bellaja disk, a happy ocean spirit that is flying around, a grizzled porcupine, a lazy wild deep red dog, a tiny angular lilac-point kitten, an animated flayed gigas disciple, a faltering wasteland spirit that is flying around, a stained wooden keg and a long wooden log.

Also here: Magister Raelee, Town Councilor Pookia, Goldstr, Tikba, Sarissa Tayler, Town Councilor Vaemyr, Sir Guarrin, Lord Thrassus, Jiarine, Bernadette, Mourdeyan, Dame Evia, Missoni, Bellaja, Stormyrain, Kelfyr, Hospitaller Yukito, Perigourd, Emissary Samfelt, Sir Cryheart, Seaward Gutstorm who is sitting

Thrassus says, "So it is likely something to do with that."

Samfelt deeply says, "My last meeting with one of them on their own lands didn't go well. But I am not sure what other options we have besides working with them in hopes we can learn more about what is going on."

Thrassus says, "Perhaps make their own version of Blameless."

Speaking to Thrassus, Guarrin grumbles, "That cannot be good."

Speaking to Samfelt, Kelfyr says, "That was a different group of reivers."

Evia says, "Which ones are we talking about."

Speaking to Samfelt, Missoni asks, "You wish to reach out to Luienne Bheinn again?"

Tikba carefully says, "Or other sorts of blood. They sought it from the mine defenders, as well."

Samfelt deeply asks, "I know there are two groups of reivers. We met with... which one? Do you recall the name?"

Speaking to Samfelt, Perigourd says, "With Dikirk."

Evia says, "With the preacher one."

Perigourd says, "He hails with those atop Luinne Bheinn."

Samfelt nods.

Missoni says, "The Luinne Bheinn clan, on the Mountain."

Cryheart says, "'That is the Luienne clan."

Bellaja says, "Dikirk."

Cryheart says, "The Ember Vale clan is the one giving us problems."

Samfelt sits down.

Kelfyr says, "The ones attacking have been from a splinter group, from the Ember Vale."

Kelfyr says, "As Cryheart said."

Samfelt deeply says, "We did learn that some of those reivers split off from the others, however. Which makes it difficult in some ways."

Kelfyr says, "Welcome to life as an Emissary."

Cryheart says, "Aye."

Samfelt nods at Kelfyr.

Evia says, "Emissary is like a bobble head, only the head bobbles and spins all at once."

Speaking to Samfelt, Perigourd says, "A growing influence of those who are of Hagga's kin and follow their old ways seems to have caused the divide over time." Mourdeyan slips a tasseled rhimar tomahawk with a dark leather-wrapped hilt into one of the sinew-bound dark oilskin loops sewn inside of her dark fox fur coat.

Samfelt deeply says, "I am being one this very moment. Speaking with all of you, actually. Because we are wondering what your thoughts are on taking the fight to them."

Kelfyr asks, "To those of the Vale? Specifically?"

Samfelt nods at Kelfyr.

Speaking to Samfelt, Thrassus says, "It's only logical."

Kelfyr says, "I ask because your Commander does not always...differentiate his targets."

Missoni says, "As long as we can learn where the Vale is."

Thrassus says, "Thier antimagic field will need to be dealt with."

Samfelt deeply says, "That may be why Lord Elidal had me speak with you on this instead."

Speaking to Samfelt, Bellaja says, "So long as the information is accurate and we don't attack the wrong group."

Samfelt deeply says, "I seem to be more approachable than..."

Samfelt quietly says, "Commander Sablo."

Tikba mildly agrees, "Yes."

Samfelt agrees with Bellaja.

Thrassus says, "Commander Sablo is not a diplomat."

Speaking to Samfelt, Guarrin notes, "Launching an attack into Reiver lands may also set off the less violent group of reivers. Dikirk seems a good leader."

Samfelt deeply asks, "Plan?"

Samfelt shifts his weight.

Evia says, "The Ember Vale is concealed though isn't it? can't just barge on in."

Tikba mildly says, "The last effort to take the fight to the reivers was not very successful."

Samfelt deeply asks, "You dispatched that group the kobolds warned us about?"

Speaking to Guarrin, Vaemyr says, "Any attack on the folks of the mountain would just unite all their factions, potentially even those from further away regions I suspect. It doesn't seem like the best idea, as the only recourse there would be genocide which would make us no better than Krolvin."

Samfelt deeply says, "So whatever they might think is being listened to right now, is not."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Guarrin says, "Indeed. Which was my point."

Samfelt deeply says, "We can talk freely without them knowing, for a short time anyway."

Speaking to Samfelt, Missoni says, "Next time they show up, someone could perhaps follow one home."

Missoni says, "Then we would know the location, at least, of the Vale."

Perigourd says, "They've also not launched and full assaults yet upon the town, or the settlement. It has just been skirmishing so far as I've seen."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ye kin yood diplomacy, tell dem ye want peace talk to be held in da Ember Vale camp, den you kin um. Do bad shtuff to dem unner falsh pretensh."

Perigourd says, "Any, rather."

Evia asks, "Any point in another small talk with Dikirk? about it?"

Speaking to Perigourd, Mourdeyan says, "Hit and run."

Cryheart says, "They hae attacked the old mines."

Speaking to Mourdeyan, Perigourd says, "And mostly across the river."

Speaking to Evia, Missoni says, "I think he ought to be notified discreetly perhaps..."

Samfelt deeply asks, "Do you think we should try to speak with Dikirk again?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dikirk not like yoo Samfelt."

Perigourd says, "You could try, though the last conversation was less welcoming than I would have thought."

Samfelt glances at Gutstorm.

Evia asks, "Perhaps about joining forces for mutal benefit?"

Vaemyr says, "As far as locating the vale. They've used portals before to deploy their troops to various locations and extract them. I suspect we may be able to do something similar to what we did with Tyrrax's portals, perhaps hyjack one, or at least trace it to it's origins."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "He said it, mrember?"

Kelfyr says, "Gutstorm has a point."

Guarrin says, "Attempts at peaceful discussions are always worth the effort."

Kelfyr says, "I'll mark the calendar."

Guarrin says, "Even if positive results are unlikely."

Speaking to Samfelt, Bellaja says, "He seemed pretty closed-minded that there was nothing we could do."

Samfelt deeply asks, "Does the reiver preacher trust any of you?"

Mourdeyan says, "Always."

[General] Thadston asks, "Evening. I hear Reivers struck near town?"

Bellaja says, "Wished us luck and sent s off."

Evia says, "Can't always "like" someone that you need to negotiate yet, and yet it still is a worthy try."

Kelfyr says, "Trust might not be the word, but there are those here he'd listen to."

Cryheart says, "Perigourd at the least I think."

[General] Vaemyr thinks, "The Kobold village, aye."

Kelfyr says, "And that he's talked to before."

Speaking to Samfelt, Guarrin says, "They know Perigourd and Missoni well, I believe."

Samfelt nods.

Samfelt deeply says, "I don't have to be there, but we should learn what we can."

Tikba politely asks, "It is not enough to be trusted. What do you propose to offer him, that was not offered already?"

Samfelt deeply says, "Your Mayor seems to have an interest in the reivers that were killed."

Kelfyr says, "That's the true question."

Perigourd says, "It would be better to go with an idea of what is being considered."

Speaking drunkenly to Samfelt, Gutstorm slurs, "He runnin fer offish, he need alla vote he kin mushter me think."

Speaking to Samfelt, Thrassus asks, "Perhaps we had best go speak with him?"

Speaking to Samfelt, Guarrin says, "I would suggest also finding a good location to draw them to. Or prepare the outpost and camp better for their eventual assault."

Samfelt nods.

[General] Kelfyr thinks, "They were emplaced in the Village, observing the surrounding areas, and mistreating the kobolds."

Samfelt stands up.

Bellaja says, "I suggest sending someone perhaps unknown. We don't want to lose the amicability they have towards a few they know."

Missoni muses, "We could perhaps inform him of the plan, so he can make sure his people are safe."

Samfelt deeply says, "Should we go see what your Mayor wants to talk about? I don't believe I've had much to speak with him about as of yet."

[General] Theoan exclaims, "Poor bloody kobolds!"

Speaking to Samfelt, Bellaja asks, "But a small group that poses no threat?"

Mourdeyan says, "Willin to go where ere needed."

Samfelt nods at Bellaja.

Vaemyr asks, "Aye lets head to the Moot Hall perhaps?"

Cryheart asks, "Moot Hall then?"

[General] Tayler thinks, "I think the Kobolds are in a better place now."

Samfelt deeply says, "If that is where your Mayor is, yes."

Cryheart says, "Ok..we are heading to Moot Hall."

Cryheart says, "Moving out."

[travel]

Thadston's Tactic

[Town Square, East]

Here in the center of a broad plaza near the commercial area of the bazaar stands the impressive facade of the slate-roofed Moot Hall, where the citizens of Wehnimer's Landing hold various official, religious and social functions. Facing the square are some of the town's more prosperous shops, still doing business with the many customers who still frequent the streets at night. You also see a muscular red-armored hiresword, a tiny angular lilac-point kitten, a black imperial wagon with a glowing blue-white pylon on it, the Moot Hall and a large purple wooden barrel.

Cryheart says, "Evening Mayor Thadston."

Mourdeyan says, "Evenin Mayor Thadston."

Missoni greets, "Mayor."

Vaemyr says, "Evening Thadston."

Bernadette softly says, "Eve Mayor."

Thadston says, "Evening."

Goldstr exclaims, "Evenin Mayor Andrews!"

Thadston twists his head slightly, cracking his neck. He looks relieved.

Samfelt smiles.

Samfelt deeply says, "Mayor Thadston. A pleasure. I wish we could meet regarding better circumstances."

Samfelt bows to Thadston.

Thadston nods at Samfelt.

Thadston says, "It is our way of life these days, unfortunately."

Thadston says, "More days like that if you elect Amos."

Evia says, "At least for once we're not standing in a blizzard or typhoon."

Pookia exclaims, "The campaignin begins!"

Cryheart asks, "Mayor Thadston, hae ye met Emissary Samfelt?"

Thadston says, "In passing a bit."

Thadston nods at Samfelt.

Cryheart says, "He was appointed by Lord Elidal to be Emissary for the camp."

Thadston says, "We've talked a few times actually."

Thadston asks, "Haven't we Samfelt?"

Samfelt deeply says, "I am sure I will be acquainted with many new faces with the coming elections you have in this town. I have heard some whispers from the settlers who visit your shops."

Samfelt deeply says, "An interesting way to govern yourselves."

Thadston asks, "Maybe we get out of this rain soon as I discuss a few things. Would you all join me?"

[everyone joins]

Speaking to Samfelt, Thrassus says, "That's one way to put it."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "No kishin in da ranksh!"

Thadston grabs Stormyrain's hand.

Samfelt deeply says, "I accept your hospitality."

Speaking to Missoni, Bellaja says, "I've decided I need to go shopping for new clothes to ruin."

Speaking to Bellaja, Missoni says, "It does keep one's wardrobe fresh."

Evia says, "Flax linen is the fabric of spring..and summer, and everything."

Speaking mildly to Samfelt, Tikba says, "Yes, in the Landing we have the curious custom of selecting a leader whom people want to lead them."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Are dere any chairs for ush to sit on, Thadston?"

Samfelt agrees with Tikba.

Speaking to Tikba, Tayler says, "I think they do that most places, just more so with daggers in the dark."

Speaking to Tikba, Vaemyr says, "And then complaining about it until we can choose again, and repeating."

Samfelt deeply says, "It is a curious custom."

Speaking to Samfelt, Goldstr says, "We be a Free people, it be our way."

Speaking to Tayler, Kelfyr says, "Daggers in the dark only move leadership around within the same line. Daggers in the light tend to alter it entirely."

Thadston twists his head slightly, cracking his neck. He looks relieved.

From nearby, you hear Pookia yell, "Fed up with the rain!"

Thadston says, "Let's head inside somewhere."

Speaking to Kelfyr, Tayler says, "Perhaps so, though I suppose the hand holding the dagger probably matters the most."

Lylia says, "The rain does get tiresome."

Mourdeyan says, "Indeed."

Tayler says, "Someone needs to invent hats, with little umbrellas."

Drazaa whispers something to Stormyrain.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me like how da rain look on woman clothin."

Speaking to Lylia, Perigourd says, "Nothing like when Charl sank Caligos though."

From nearby, you hear Pookia yell, "Its weathery in here too! pfft!"

Speaking to Perigourd, Missoni says, "That storm was truly remarkable."

[General] Monolis thinks, "How do i use armoire to put stuff back in armoire."

Thadston twists his head slightly, cracking his neck. He looks relieved.

[travel]

[Rusty Cutlass, Cabin] Several high-backed chairs hug the side walls of the cabin while a long glass-topped desk that stretches out before a row of tall arched windows overlooks part of the town and the bay. A huge rust-covered bronze bird rests in one corner, opposite of it stands a salt-stained bookcase cluttered with tomes and trinkets. Hanging on one wall are a heavy oak placard and a polished wooden weapon rack. You also see a tall iron-bound door. Also here: Magister Raelee, Goldstr, Tikba, Sarissa Tayler, Town Councilor Vaemyr, Sir Guarrin, Lord Thrassus, Bernadette, Mourdeyan, Dame Evia, Bellaja, Stormyrain, Kelfyr, Hospitaller Yukito, Emissary Samfelt, Sir Cryheart, Kialeigh, Seaward Gutstorm, Emperia, Missoni, Faiyth, Imperatrix Lylia, Xorus, Drazaa, Perigourd, Mayor Thadston

Thadston exclaims, "Whisper the word MIRROR into that panel there behind the bookcase! NOW!"

Some dark hooded figure emerge from the shadows, escorting Stormyrain through a wooden panel.

Some dark hooded figure emerge from the shadows, escorting Evia through a wooden panel.

Thadston exclaims, "Whisper the word MIRROR into that panel there behind the bookcase! NOW!"

Gutstorm drunkenly whispers aloud, "Mirror."

>whisper panel mirror

Some dark hooded figures emerge from the shadows, and escort you through a wooden panel.

Break In Progress

[Rewinding back in time and switching perspective back to Leafi. Shortly after the other group went to speak with Samfelt, Casiphia summoned the Rooks to Mother's Den; ~500 lines from Leafi's perspective here have been skipped. Even from where I pick up, I'm leaving out lines that come from neither Casi nor Leafi since I haven't cleared with the other players how much, if anything, they're okay with being shared. What's included below are only things Leafi mentioned in the discussion with players afterward, so including it should be fine anyway.]

Leafiara says, "Which raises another point..."

Leafiara glances at Pukk.

Leafiara says, "I'm sure you're aware, but Pukk's been more public lately about recruiting for the Rooks."

Leafiara says, "Of course, probably some don't take him seriously since he's Pukk, but..."

Casiphia nods at Leafiara.

Leafiara says, "He has caught the ear of some. Even Councilor Pookia mentioned interest in joining."

Casiphia raspily says, "Which would be good for our ranks."

Leafiara nods at Casiphia.

Casiphia raspily asks, "Oh?"

Leafiara nods at Casiphia.

Casiphia raspily says, "We could collect every councilor."

Casiphia smirks.

Leafiara grins.

Leafiara says, "Except Vaemyr."

Leafiara smirks.

Casiphia chuckles.

Stormyrain arrives, escorted in by some dark hooded figures.

[many more follow suit]

Thadston arrives, escorted in by some dark hooded figures.

Samfelt arrives, escorted in by some dark hooded figures.

A rugged imperial soldier charges in!

A rugged imperial soldier charges in!

A rugged imperial soldier charges in!

A rugged imperial soldier charges in!

A rugged imperial soldier charges in!

[Drektor kicks a soldier for 2 damage]

Pukk says, "Well, there goes that."

A rugged imperial soldier says, "Hey, Drektor! I'm on your side! Watch it!"

A uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman charges in!

A uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman charges in!

A uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman charges in!

Leafiara says, "Well, it might be sooner, then."

A uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman charges in!

A uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman charges in!

A uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman charges in!

[Mother's Den]

Driftwood crates form a circle around a raised wooden slate-topped table that hangs suspended by coiled ropes from the ceiling. Brass-edged lanterns are set along every corner of the cabin, each one burning with a different color flame. An immense, crisp tapestry stretches across one whole wall, dwarfing a trio of cushioned benches perched beneath it. A bin of empty coin pouches sits just to the side of a stained wooden trapdoor in a far corner. You also see a uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman, a uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman, a uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman, a uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman, a uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman, the Kelfyr disk, a uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman, a rugged imperial soldier, a rugged imperial soldier, a rugged imperial soldier, a rugged imperial soldier, the web-draped Missoni disk, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, some wrinkled maps and a stained wooden trapdoor.

Also here: Sir Guarrin, Xorus, Kelfyr, Sarissa Tayler, Tikba, Emissary Samfelt, Missoni, Sir Cryheart, Mayor Thadston, Imperatrix Lylia, Perigourd, Dame Evia, Stormyrain, Wolfloner who is sitting, Drektor, Town Councilor Kiyna, Miss Chandrellia, Whimweaver Leafiara, Lady Casiphia, Pukk

Cryheart says, "Hold the attacks."

Stormyrain greets, "Evening, all."

Lady Casiphia just went south.

Kelfyr says, "Huh."

Lady Casiphia just arrived.

Lylia says, "Good evening."

Several clicks sound from the shadows.

[Pukk hits a soldier for 50 and another one for 45]

Kayse casually greets, "Fair evening."

Speaking to Casiphia, Leafiara says, "Get them to hold fire--"

A uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman hurls herself at an animated flayed gigas disciple!

[SMR result: 39 (Open d100: 71, Penalty: 4)]

A uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman fails to bring an animated flayed gigas disciple down, but manages to scramble to her feet!

Speaking to Pukk, Perigourd says, "Hold fast."

A rugged imperial soldier hurls himself at an animated flayed gigas disciple!

[SMR result: 105 (Open d100: 92, Penalty: 2)]

A rugged imperial soldier pins an animated flayed gigas disciple to the ground and quickly jumps to his feet!

The attack exposes a vulnerability in an animated flayed gigas disciple's defenses!

Cryheart says, "Hold the attacks."

Leafiara says, "Hold a moment, this is going to get messy."

[Pretty much all of the soldiers start attacking Vaemyr's animated gigas disciple]

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Mother!"

[Pukk shoots a soldier for 35, another for 58, another for 39, and another for 42]

Speaking to Vaemyr, Stormyrain asks, "Mayhaps move your disciple?"

Stormyrain raises her voice in rhythmic song, commanding the aid of the elements.

Stormyrain skillfully begins to weave another verse into her harmony.

A sense of peace and calm settles over the area.

Thadston says, "Surprise, Mother Rooks."

Cryheart asks, "Do I need to tackle ye?"

Stormyrain says, "They are here on invitation."

Lady Casiphia just limped south.

Mayor Thadston's group just went south.

Leafiara says, "Oh, that much I'm sure of."

[Mother's Den, Safe Room]

Rows of hammocks sway lazily along the corners of the safe room, some worn and weathered while others are still pristine. One wall is cluttered with wide shelves which house dozens of small blades, crossbows, and handaxes, while another wall is home to a pair of mithril alloy shackles that dangle down and brush the floor. A curtained window provides just a small glimpse of the rooftops of Wehnimer's Landing in the distance. You also see a rugged imperial soldier, the Guarrin disk, the web-draped Missoni disk, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, the Kelfyr disk, a rugged imperial soldier, an animated flayed gigas disciple, a uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman, a uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman, a uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman, a uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman, a uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman, a rugged imperial soldier and a uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman.

Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Emperia, Seaward Gutstorm, Mourdeyan, Magister Raelee, Astrilyn, Lord Thrassus, Sir Guarrin, Xorus, Kelfyr, Sarissa Tayler, Tikba, Emissary Samfelt, Missoni, Sir Cryheart, Imperatrix Lylia, Perigourd, Dame Evia, Stormyrain, Mayor Thadston, Lady Casiphia

Speaking to Thadston, Guarrin says, "What are you doing."

Casiphia approaches the window and throws back the curtain and suddenly shadows swirl all about and she vanishes! [The window leads to the Moot Hall roof.]

The voice of Pukk says, "Good."

Leafiara says, "Hmm..."

[Leafi moves north]

[Mother's Den]

Driftwood crates form a circle around a raised wooden slate-topped table that hangs suspended by coiled ropes from the ceiling. Brass-edged lanterns are set along every corner of the cabin, each one burning with a different color flame. An immense, crisp tapestry stretches across one whole wall, dwarfing a trio of cushioned benches perched beneath it. A bin of empty coin pouches sits just to the side of a stained wooden trapdoor in a far corner. You also see a rugged imperial soldier, a uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman, a uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman, a rugged imperial soldier, a rugged imperial soldier, a uniformed Wehnimer's militiaman, a rugged imperial soldier, a stained wooden trapdoor and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Drektor, Town Councilor Kayse, Miss Chandrellia

Leafiara says, "She seems to have gotten away, but--"

A shadowy figure springs from hiding and aims a blow to Bellaja's head!

The evanescent shield shrouding Bellaja fades briefly.

[SMR result: 159 (Open d100: 35, Bonus: 5)]

Bellaja appears paralyzed and is driven to her knees!

The figure quickly disappears from view.

Chandrellia says, "Ok I'm lost."

Bellaja says, "Goodness."

Leafiara says, "Hold, Bellaja is fine."

Bellaja says, "I am I think."

Leafiara says, "I meant to whoever was attacking." [in the sense that Bellaja isn't an aggressor]

The voice of Pukk innocently says, "I didn't see the uniforms. I thought they were remnants. So sorry." [highly doubt Pukk was the one using Subdue either]

Bellaja says, "Ah, no idea."

[Leafi moves south]

[Mother's Den, Safe Room]

Rows of hammocks sway lazily along the corners of the safe room, some worn and weathered while others are still pristine. One wall is cluttered with wide shelves which house dozens of small blades, crossbows, and handaxes, while another wall is home to a pair of mithril alloy shackles that dangle down and brush the floor. A curtained window provides just a small glimpse of the rooftops of Wehnimer's Landing in the distance. You also see the Kialeigh disk, the Guarrin disk, the web-draped Missoni disk, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, the Kelfyr disk and obvious signs of someone hiding.

Also here: Whimweaevr Leafiara, Bellaja, Goldstr, Faiyth, Bernadette, Kialeigh, Hospitaller Yukito, Drektor, Town Councilor Kayse, Town Councilor Vaemyr, Town Councilor Kiyna, Emperia, Seaward Gutstorm, Mourdeyan, Magister Raelee, Astrilyn, Lord Thrassus, Sir Guarrin, Xorus, Kelfyr, Sarissa Tayler, Tikba, Emissary Samfelt, Missoni, Sir Cryheart, Imperatrix Lylia, Perigourd, Dame Evia, Stormyrain, Mayor Thadston

Samfelt deeply says, "You know why I had to do it."

Thadston says, "Tolmis helped with that."

Speaking to Leafiara, Bellaja says, "Knocked me flat."

Kayse says, "Good old reliable, Samfelt."

Goldstr asks, "Mother's?"

Cryheart says, "Ahhh."

Kayse asks, "Or should we call you your real name?"

The voice of Pukk says, "We really need to work on them just letting anybody in."

Kiyna says, "Alas."

Chandrellia says, "Oh hi everyone."

Speaking to Samfelt, Drektor says, "I should have ended you that nite in the bar."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Vaemyr says, "Nice place you have here."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Chandrellia says, "Its not my place."

Perigourd says, "Hmm.."

Evia says, "Well this is going well."

Thadston says, "The maps."

Thadston nods at Kayse.

Samfelt deeply says, "Tolmis. Samfelt. At least you won't be doing what you planned."

Kayse hisses, "Tolmis."

Samfelt deeply exclaims, "It has to stop!"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Pookie, me drunk to muched."

Samfelt put a sharply-honed veil iron short sword in his leather scabbard.

Kayse reaches out and pulls some wrinkled maps from thin air!

Kayse offers Thadston some wrinkled maps.

Thadston accepts Kayse's wrinkled maps.

Speaking flatly to Thadston, Kayse says, "Since you asked so nicely."

Thadston holds out the maps. The maps are wrinkled but appear to mark several landscapes along Upper Trollfang and the northern edges of the Turamzzyrian Empire. Numerous dots weave along the map, displaying three different routes from south to north by northwest.

Leafiara whispers something to Kayse.

Perigourd says, "Nice to know how well we all trust eachother."

Stormyrain says, "Several layers of surprising revolutions this night, it seems."

Stormyrain asks, "Revelations?"

Stormyrain says, "Both mayhaps."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Kayse, yoo got lot shplainin to doo!"

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pookia says, "I think you can push yerself a bit more."

Thadston bows to Samfelt.

Samfelt nods at Thadston.

Thadston says, "I'll make sure Elidal knows you carried through perfectly."

Thadston nods at Samfelt.

Speaking to Thadston, Guarrin asks, "The caravan routes?"

Thadston nods at Guarrin.

Samfelt deeply says, "That was the plan."

Thadston says, "Rooks were planning to attack them."

Thadston asks, "Unless you were going to escort them?"

Speaking to Gutstorm, Kayse says, "Do I? I'm not the traitor to Wehnimer's."

Thadston peers quizzically at Leafiara.

Thadston peers quizzically at Kiyna.

Thadston peers quizzically at Kayse.

Chandrellia gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Thadston peers quizzically at Drektor.

Thadston peers quizzically at Chandrellia.

Samfelt deeply asks, "I will not be charged for any crimes?"'

Samfelt peers quizzically at Thadston.

Thadston peers quizzically at Wolfloner.

Thrassus says, "Good that was nipped in the bud, then."

Speaking frankly to Thadston, Leafiara says, "We were in the middle of a discussion regarding what to do and it hadn't been decided."

Leafiara shrugs.

Evia says, "One never can be sure these days."

Wolfloner glances at Thadston.

Speaking to Samfelt, Kayse asks, "So you made a deal?"

Thadston says, "Sure...."

Speaking to Samfelt, Kiyna says, "So that's how it is."

Speaking to Samfelt, Kayse spits, "Coward."

Drazaa whispers something to Kayse.

Speaking deeply to Kayse, Samfelt says, "After I found out what was going to happen. Yes."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Does pukk place bout dish?"

Speaking to Samfelt, Kayse asks, "What was going to happen?"

Speaking evenly in Aelotian to Kayse, Tikba asks something you don't understand.

Kayse whispers something to Drazaa.

Samfelt deeply asks, "Mother didn't tell you what she was going to do?"

Thadston says, "Some of you I half expected."

Speaking to Samfelt, Kayse asks, "Regarding?"

Thadston says, "Some of you...."

Thadston glances at Kiyna.

Speaking to Thadston, Pukk says, "I know. I came as a surprise to you."

Speaking to Samfelt, Leafiara reiterates, "As I just said, we were in the middle of discussing options."

Thadston says, "You'd think we walked into a Koar damn councilor meeting, old and new."

Speaking deeply to Thadston, Samfelt says, "I should be going, I think."

Speaking to Thadston, Leafiara asks, "And why do you think that is, mayor?"

Seven Hangings

Suddenly, a large group of cudgel-waving townsmen come barreling in. They wrestle Leafiara to the ground and drag her off, chanting something about a hanging!

[Town Square, West]

Here in the midst of the town stretches the cobblestoned main bazaar, its lamplit lanes abuzz with traders and vendors hawking their wares at any hour of the day or night. Groups of citizens, discussing the day's events or preparing for nighttime hunts, gather around the doors of the merchants whose shops border the square. The gilded but peeling stone facade of the First Elanith Bank dominates this side of the square. You also see the First Elanith bank.

Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Zeysa

A city official drags in a makeshift gallows that looks rather rickety. As the official makes sure everything is in order, the townsmen holding Leafiara throw her roughly to the ground. They quickly tie her arms and legs together with stout rope.

Suddenly, a large group of cudgel-waving townsmen come barreling in with Wolfloner in tow.

A city official drags in a makeshift gallows that looks rather rickety. As the official makes sure everything is in order, the townsmen holding Wolfloner throw him roughly to the ground. They quickly tie his arms and legs together with stout rope.

Suddenly, a large group of cudgel-waving townsmen come barreling in with Drektor in tow.

A city official drags in a makeshift gallows that looks rather rickety. As the official makes sure everything is in order, the townsmen holding Drektor throw him roughly to the ground. They quickly tie his arms and legs together with stout rope.

Suddenly, a large group of cudgel-waving townsmen come barreling in with Kiyna in tow.

A city official drags in a makeshift gallows that looks rather rickety. As the official makes sure everything is in order, the townsmen holding Kiyna throw her roughly to the ground. They quickly tie her arms and legs together with stout rope.

Kiyna struggles for a bit in the gallows.

Suddenly, a large group of cudgel-waving townsmen come barreling in with Kayse in tow.

A city official drags in a makeshift gallows that looks rather rickety. As the official makes sure everything is in order, the townsmen holding Kayse throw her roughly to the ground. They quickly tie her arms and legs together with stout rope.

Suddenly, a large group of cudgel-waving townsmen come barreling in with Pukk in tow.

A city official drags in a makeshift gallows that looks rather rickety. As the official makes sure everything is in order, the townsmen holding Pukk throw him roughly to the ground. They quickly tie his arms and legs together with stout rope.

Wolfloner struggles for a bit in the gallows.

Suddenly, a large group of cudgel-waving townsmen come barreling in with Chandrellia in tow.

A city official drags in a makeshift gallows that looks rather rickety. As the official makes sure everything is in order, the townsmen holding Chandrellia throw her roughly to the ground. They quickly tie her arms and legs together with stout rope.

Two burly guards grab Leafiara's body and haul it atop the gallows. One of the guards gets a piece of rope and fashions a noose, which he then slips through an iron ring set into the top beam of the gallows. Slipping the noose around Leafiara's neck, he ties the other free end to a similar ring set into a brace beam.

Drektor slowly empties his lungs.

Two burly guards grab Wolfloner's body and haul it atop the gallows. One of the guards gets a piece of rope and fashions a noose, which he then slips through an iron ring set into the top beam of the gallows. Slipping the noose around Wolfloner's neck, he ties the other free end to a similar ring set into a brace beam.

Pukk says, "They still caught me."

Two burly guards grab Drektor's body and haul it atop the gallows. One of the guards gets a piece of rope and fashions a noose, which he then slips through an iron ring set into the top beam of the gallows. Slipping the noose around Drektor's neck, he ties the other free end to a similar ring set into a brace beam.

Leafiara mutters something under her breath.

Two burly guards grab Kiyna's body and haul it atop the gallows. One of the guards gets a piece of rope and fashions a noose, which he then slips through an iron ring set into the top beam of the gallows. Slipping the noose around Kiyna's neck, he ties the other free end to a similar ring set into a brace beam.

Two burly guards grab Kayse's body and haul it atop the gallows. One of the guards gets a piece of rope and fashions a noose, which he then slips through an iron ring set into the top beam of the gallows. Slipping the noose around Kayse's neck, he ties the other free end to a similar ring set into a brace beam.

Wolfloner struggles for a bit in the gallows.

Two burly guards grab Pukk's body and haul it atop the gallows. One of the guards gets a piece of rope and fashions a noose, which he then slips through an iron ring set into the top beam of the gallows. Slipping the noose around Pukk's neck, he ties the other free end to a similar ring set into a brace beam.

Kiyna sighs.

Kayse struggles for a bit in the gallows.

Drektor struggles for a bit in the gallows.

Pukk exclaims, "I deny all charges! I am innocent I tell ya!"

Two burly guards grab Chandrellia's body and haul it atop the gallows. One of the guards gets a piece of rope and fashions a noose, which he then slips through an iron ring set into the top beam of the gallows. Slipping the noose around Chandrellia's neck, he ties the other free end to a similar ring set into a brace beam.

Kayse gets a thoughtful expression on her face. Perhaps she is reconsidering her life of crime?

Kiyna closes her eyes for a moment.

A soft looking town official steps forward and says, "Leafiara, you have been found guilty of a number of crimes in our fine city. To demonstrate that your actions are intolerable, and your kind are not welcome here, you will hang for your crimes. Though no doubt a cleric will come to your service, know that you are no longer welcome here. If you've anything to say before sentence is carried out, say it now." [OOC note: despite the messaging, these aren't actually banishments, just hangings.]

A soft looking town official steps forward and says, "Wolfloner, you have been found guilty of a number of crimes in our fine city. To demonstrate that your actions are intolerable, and your kind are not welcome here, you will hang for your crimes. Though no doubt a cleric will come to your service, know that you are no longer welcome here. If you've anything to say before sentence is carried out, say it now."

A soft looking town official steps forward and says, "Drektor, you have been found guilty of a number of crimes in our fine city. To demonstrate that your actions are intolerable, and your kind are not welcome here, you will hang for your crimes. Though no doubt a cleric will come to your service, know that you are no longer welcome here. If you've anything to say before sentence is carried out, say it now."

A soft looking town official steps forward and says, "Kiyna, you have been found guilty of a number of crimes in our fine city. To demonstrate that your actions are intolerable, and your kind are not welcome here, you will hang for your crimes. Though no doubt a cleric will come to your service, know that you are no longer welcome here. If you've anything to say before sentence is carried out, say it now."

Leafiara mutters, "I suppose this is how Hapenlok felt."

A soft looking town official steps forward and says, "Kayse, you have been found guilty of a number of crimes in our fine city. To demonstrate that your actions are intolerable, and your kind are not welcome here, you will hang for your crimes. Though no doubt a cleric will come to your service, know that you are no longer welcome here. If you've anything to say before sentence is carried out, say it now."

A soft looking town official steps forward and says, "Pukk, you have been found guilty of a number of crimes in our fine city. To demonstrate that your actions are intolerable, and your kind are not welcome here, you will hang for your crimes. Though no doubt a cleric will come to your service, know that you are no longer welcome here. If you've anything to say before sentence is carried out, say it now."

Kayse laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

A soft looking town official steps forward and says, "Chandrellia, you have been found guilty of a number of crimes in our fine city. To demonstrate that your actions are intolerable, and your kind are not welcome here, you will hang for your crimes. Though no doubt a cleric will come to your service, know that you are no longer welcome here. If you've anything to say before sentence is carried out, say it now."

Chandrellia exclaims, "We will not go down quietlky!"

A soft looking town official says, "Very well. Let the sentence be carried out." The official nods to a burly guard, who reaches for a rope that is attached to the gallows' false floor.

Kiyna says, "The Landing is rarely appreciative of those who come to its aid."

A soft looking town official says, "Very well. Let the sentence be carried out." The official nods to a burly guard, who reaches for a rope that is attached to the gallows' false floor.

A soft looking town official says, "Very well. Let the sentence be carried out." The official nods to a burly guard, who reaches for a rope that is attached to the gallows' false floor.

A small area of Kiyna's skin twitches oddly.

Pukk says, "You cannot prove we did anything wrong."

A soft looking town official says, "Very well. Let the sentence be carried out." The official nods to a burly guard, who reaches for a rope that is attached to the gallows' false floor.

A soft looking town official says, "Very well. Let the sentence be carried out." The official nods to a burly guard, who reaches for a rope that is attached to the gallows' false floor.

Chandrellia yells, "Gutstorm for Mayor!"

A soft looking town official says, "Very well. Let the sentence be carried out." The official nods to a burly guard, who reaches for a rope that is attached to the gallows' false floor.

Speaking to Leafiara, Kiyna says, "Praise and adulation."

A soft looking town official says, "Very well. Let the sentence be carried out." The official nods to a burly guard, who reaches for a rope that is attached to the gallows' false floor.

Drektor says, "Seems kinda harsh."

Kayse chants, "Let freedom take root."

Kayse struggles for a bit in the gallows.

Kiyna nods at Kayse.

A burly guard pulls hard on a rope that is attached to the gallows' false floor. The false floor drops away, and Leafiara falls quickly through it. Just before the fall comes to an end, you see Leafiara's neck snap like a twig!

Leafiara's body sways back and forth for a bit.

Drektor gets a thoughtful expression on his face. Perhaps he is reconsidering his life of crime?

Kayse struggles for a bit in the gallows.

A burly guard pulls hard on a rope that is attached to the gallows' false floor. The false floor drops away, and Wolfloner falls quickly through it. Just before the fall comes to an end, you see Wolfloner's neck snap like a twig!

Wolfloner's body sways back and forth for a bit.

A burly guard pulls hard on a rope that is attached to the gallows' false floor. The false floor drops away, and Drektor falls quickly through it. Just before the fall comes to an end, you see Drektor's neck snap like a twig!

Drektor's body sways back and forth for a bit.

Speaking to Kiyna, the ghostly voice of Leafiara says, "Alternatively, we switch tact and let whoever out there do whatever--"

A burly guard pulls hard on a rope that is attached to the gallows' false floor. The false floor drops away, and Kiyna falls quickly through it. Just before the fall comes to an end, you see Kiyna's neck snap like a twig!

Kiyna's body sways back and forth for a bit.

[OOC note: since Leafi went first, I'm not entirely sure what the third-person messaging looks like and just converted the first-person version]

The town official looks at Leafiara's corpse, unties it from the gallows, and drags her off. She arrives at the feet of a local cleric, who mumbles and gestures a phrase of magic. The cleric gestures at Leafiara's corpse, and suddenly everything turns black!

After what seems like forever, the darkness lifts, allowing Leafiara's spirit to see where she is...

[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.

Roundtime: 60 sec.

A number of burly guards come into the area, dragging the corpse of Wolfloner with them. The guards dump Wolfloner unceremoniously on the ground before walking off.

A number of burly guards come into the area, dragging the corpse of Drektor with them. The guards dump Drektor unceremoniously on the ground before walking off.

A number of burly guards come into the area, dragging the corpse of Kiyna with them. The guards dump Kiyna unceremoniously on the ground before walking off.

A number of burly guards come into the area, dragging the corpse of Kayse with them. The guards dump Kayse unceremoniously on the ground before walking off.

A number of burly guards come into the area, dragging the corpse of Pukk with them. The guards dump Pukk unceremoniously on the ground before walking off.

A number of burly guards come into the area, dragging the corpse of Chandrellia with them. The guards dump Chandrellia unceremoniously on the ground before walking off.

Sidelines

Arena Hero Asben just came down the southwest path.

Arena Hero Asben just went through some reinforced wooden gates.

The ghostly voice of Leafiara says, "Asben, get back here."

[General] Muzgal thinks, "Ooh."

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly thinks, "Me gonna need eshra shovel me think."

[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 a rolton, some reinforced wooden gates and the Wayside inn.

Also here: the body of Miss Chandrellia who is lying down, the body of Pukk who is lying down, the body of Town Councilor Kayse who is lying down, the body of Town Councilor Kiyna who is lying down, the body of Drektor who is lying down, the body of Wolfloner who is lying down, the body of Whimweaver Leafiara who is lying down

The ghostly voice of Leafiara says, "I can handle this in... some moments."

The spirit of Leafiara beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.

A sense of peace and calm settles over the area.

Lutes and lyres fill the air with a hearty song that precedes the arrival of an etheral band of merry minstrels. They laugh and dance through the air, their infectious tune rising and falling with each joyful step. As they pass the prone form of Leafiara, they dip their fingers to caress her and slowly drift away from sight.

Leafiara is suddenly surrounded by a vivid white light as magic gathers around her!

Leafiara awakens looking somewhat confused and drained.

>heal

You have snapped bones and serious bleeding from the neck.

Bleeding:

Area Health per Round Bandaged Can Tend? Tend Time

---

Neck 10 No Yes 3s

An audible **click** comes from the body of Kiyna. A dull white glow flickers from where her chest is until a small orb begins to rise from her corpse. It spins with unimaginable speed and gains even more. The air is drawn towards the orb of white until it bursts into blinding light, and you are forced to shield yourself.

Forreya asks, "What happened?"

The ghostly voice of Chandrellia says, "So now we are banished from town, even tho it wasnt decreed by the Mayor." [OOC note: Again, just the messaging being misleading. Kenstrom clarified to us, heh. This is also why much of the group doesn't even try returning to the Rusty Cutlass immediately.]

Speaking to Forreya, Leafiara says, "The mayor's on a bit of a power trip."

Leafiara says, "Getting Chandy first, our healer."

Leafiara says, "What he doesn't understand is he just created martyrs."

Tikba mildly says, "Indeed, it is hard to imagine someone would take the law into their own hands thusly."

Speaking weakly to Drazaa, the ghostly voice of Kayse says, "Amin...."

Ensayn says, "Trip hazard here."

The ghostly voice of Chandrellia says, "Once I'm up I can heal everyone."

Speaking to Leafiara, the ghostly voice of Pukk asks, "So you were telling me about the joys of Cold River?"

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara say, "Oh, yes, I've got a whole song about it."

A chair suddenly goes flying out of a window of the Rusty Cutlass!

[General] Directed to Aliashyrah, Trisscar exclaims, "Oh no!"

Tikba mildly asks, "Leaving town?"

[General] Chandrellia asks, "Feeling better Thadston?"

Drazaa whispers something to Asben.

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara quotes, "Back in the Landing, all your dreams get twisted up in others' schemes. Here it's a given, Cold River's living wild and free!"

[General] Kayse asks, "No trial, Thadston?"

Kiyna says, "It's my home. Even if they don't want me."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Interesting how quickly you kill your own citzens that have bled and died for Landing."

[General] Thadston thinks, "Oh you'll get a trial, because the punishment isn't over."

Leafiara says, "Getting Pukk shortly."

[General] The ghost of Pukk thinks, "We did nothing to warrant that. Other than what you presumed and didn't even want to hear the truth of."

Speaking deeply to Leafiara, Roelon says, "Ah hope it stays as such."

Speaking to Roelon, Leafiara says, "Indeed."

Kayse whispers something to Drazaa.

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Thats ok Thadston, Mule is just around teh corner."

Leafiara says, "Maybe we should just change tact and let the Empire win."

[General] Tikba mildly thinks, "I fear they will have difficulty attending the trial, being unwelcome in the Landing."

[General] Kiyna thinks, "Continue to rob yourself of allies, I suppose."

[General] Pukk thinks, "You already played your hand. You already had us executed and banished without a word. This shows that you are unsteady and unfit."

[General] Drazaa thinks, "This is not justice Thadston."

Tikba says, "Two minutes, Wolfloner."

Topps says, "I can get Wolf up, if he wants up now."

Speaking to Wolfloner, Pukk says, "You're next."

Topps says, "Otherwise I can go back to sitting in my tree."

Tikba amusedly says, "He might prefer it."

Speaking to Tikba, Leafiara agrees, "He very well might."

[General] Chandrellia asks, "So this is your true colors Thadston, hang everyone that disagreees with your way of thinking?"

[General] Thrassus thinks, "Neither is attacking caravans of innocent civilians, really."

Kayse whispers something to Drazaa.

Speaking to Wolfloner, Topps says, "May the Mistress of the Water watch over you as you walk again upon the shore."

Roelon deeply asks, "Thadston lost what marbles he hae left?"

Speaking to Roelon, Leafiara says, "Naturally."

Leafiara says, "If he ever had them, to be honest."

Drazaa whispers something to Kayse.

Kayse dismissively says, "Well, glad I didn't agree to support him."

Leafiara says, "Ironically, I was actually debating whether Amos or Thadston was the better option."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "You presume too much Thrass, and uless you know the entierty of the conversation that had taken place, I do suggest you mind your own."

Pukk says, "Gutstorm all the way."

Kiyna says, "Not the most unpleasant death I've had, honestly."

Speaking politely to Roelon, Tikba introduces, "The Brotherhood of the Rooks."

Leafiara says, "It's been a real question ever since he declined the vote on the protectorate status."

Speaking to Kayse, Drazaa says, "I am not sure I understood what got into Thadston."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Oh and Thadston, I do need to thank you, my neck had been out of place for some time, and that jerk from the rope did a great a job at resetting it, so thank you."

Drazaa says, "He wanted blood."

Speaking to Drazaa, Kayse says, "Samfelt betrayed the Rooks and turned us all in."

Speaking wryly to Drazaa, Tikba says, "I had thought he had made his peace with the Rooks."

Tikba says, "Or, at least, with one."

[General] Directed to Trisscar, Aliashyrah reassures, "All is well again. A very kind Aelotoi came to my aid."

[General] Irval thinks, "Well the Rooks assassinated me and had me stoned for disagreeing with how they thought. Firebombed the Rusty cutlass. Murdered countless others. Use children as shields. And hide behind masks. Terror and Intimidation their tactics. Sometimes in order to fight monsters you must become a monster. Or make monstrous decisions for the betterment of all."

Speaking to Tikba, Drazaa replies, "So much for that. I thought so as well."

Leafiara says, "Samfelt and Tolmis were one and the same all along. I had assumed he would sell us out eventually, but perhaps not this early."

Pukk says, "See, he wanted to blame us for crimes we haven't committed yet. Stuff we didn't even do."

Kayse seethes, "Zrissantha."

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "Nothing says we have to do it--"

Leafiara peers quizzically at Kayse.

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Irval, get a life."

Kayse explains, "Traitor."

Kiyna says, "Turns out Tolmis wasn't as grateful as he made himself out to be."

Pukk says, "We never said we were. We were dicussing how to plead to the baron."

Pukk says, "But that was covered up by killing us quickly."

Town Councilor Kayse's group just went through some reinforced wooden gates.

Leafiara reiterates, "I already assumed he would be--"

Leafiara glances at some reinforced wooden gates.

Chandrellia asks, "Ok so back to the Cutlass?"

Leafiara says, "I'm half-inclined to leave the Landing to its own devices in the future."

Leafiara says, "Perhaps the Thorns are right. It's Icemule we need to defend."

Leafiara says, "Their mayor understands he has to prepare for the Empire to make a move."

[General] Pukk thinks, "To all the Rooks still hidden. Stay hidden. We can't let Thadston try to blame us and hide the truth."

Leafiara says, "That's why he's assembling a nation of the north."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kiyna says, "Their mayor is an absolute fool."

[General] Lylia asks, "What is the truth?"

Pukk whispers something to Leafiara.

Kiyna says, "This Free North stuff is bollocks."

Speaking to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "I wont, not now, I wont let Thadston win, if I allow him to push me out then I feel as if I am the coward and cant stand up for myself and I'll be damned."

Speaking to Kiyna, Leafiara says, "I know he used deception to get aid against the Ravager, but..."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kiyna says, "I'm not interested in saving Icemule. The Landing is where I belong. Even if Thadston doesn't agree."

Speaking to Kiyna, Leafiara says, "Well, do as you wish, but..."

Leafiara says, "The situation has grown even messier than ever."

Speaking to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "Yeah, but whats a lil mess."

Speaking to Leafiara, Asben says, "That's nothing special."

[General] Vaanilla thinks, "The single grain of sand that remains after logic and evidence washes away all other."

Asben says, "Always a mess here."

Leafiara says, "They wonder why the Remnants rallied so many to their side."

[General] Kiyna thinks, "The truth is that we're not as bad as we're made out to be. Certainly not as bad as Thadston seems to think."

[General] Pukk thinks, "We can't say yet. But it wasn't even what we were executed for. He had no proof. I'm fond of the term, I'm innocent. But in this case. I am. So was everybody else. We were executed for just being Rooks. Part of a group that was reformed and stopping killings."

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Perhaps he'll go after Casiphia next. Oh... no, doubtful."

Leafiara says, "I'm heading back there."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Can't you see how odd it was to be quickly executed without letting us stand trial."

Leafiara asks, "If any to wish to join, do or don't?"

Kiyna says, "I need to lay low for the moment..."

Speaking to Kiyna, Leafiara asks, "Why?"

Speaking to Kiyna, Pukk says, "Well you are pretty low to the ground already."

Kiyna says, "Well, I-"

Kiyna glances at Pukk.

Pukk says, "I mean. You are a halfling afterall."

Kiyna attempts to kick Pukk!

UAF: 128 vs UDF: 552 = 0.231 * MM: 87 + d100: 98 = 118

... and hit for 7 points of damage!

Front kick connects with right wrist, knocking the hand back.

[General] Irval thinks, "Obviously, because as I've personally witnessed. Trials can be corrupted."

Pukk exclaims, "See! You can kick my wrist!"

Leafiara says, "Hmm..."

Speaking to Kiyna, Asben says, "Should poke em in the eye."

Leafiara says, "Come to think of it..."

[General] Stormyrain thinks, "Militia, please come to Den under the Cutlass--and scour this area inch by inch. Partner with someone who knows how to get here if you were not in the first wave this night. Anything found should be sent to myself or Mayor Thadston."

Leafiara asks, "How certain are we that it was even Tolmis, or Samfelt, who turned here?"

[General] Thadston thinks, "She means Mayor Thadston only."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kiyna says, "He admitted so."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kiyna asks, "You think he was lying?"

[General] Pukk thinks, "Just be sure to avoid the traps. The place will go up if you aren't careful."

Speaking to Kiyna, Leafiara says, "But suppose it was a distraction."

Leafiara says, "I'm only saying it's possible."

Kiyna says, "It's possible."

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "Well, on the bright side, your meeting with the Thorns has far more to go on now."

Pukk says, "Right."

Kiyna says, "I'm not consorting with those lunatics. I wish you luck with it, though."

Leafiara says, "Truly, though, this must be how Hapenlok felt when he got thrown into the stocks so many times after all he did."

Pukk says, "But this does put a big change on how the meeting would go."

Kiyna removes a grey-beaked black mask, revealing her face.

Speaking slowly to Kiyna, Leafiara says, "I don't think just wearing that is laying low, to be honest."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "I don't know. That beak says something."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kiyna says, "I more meant staying out of town. I don't want to get arrested and then executed. Again."

Speaking to Kiyna, Leafiara says, "Ah."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Gutstorm. Run I think they are onto you. They might know."

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly exclaims, "Am feet not werkin at moment!"

Pukk says, "Gutstorm."

Kiyna says, "We'll need a place to regroup."

Leafiara says, "Ah."

Pukk asks, "Grey Wind?"

[with lingering uncertainties among the currently gathered characters about whether they were banished or just hanged, they ask Kayse where to regroup and she says she's back at the Cutlass, which prompts some of the following discussion]

[General] Irval thinks, "If you are on the council and you are a Rook, how can that not be inherit of corruption I might add. You can't serve the people of landing when you already serve another master. How do we know events in the past that have led to casualties not been because your ties to the syndicate."

Pukk says, "Grey Wind is not within landing jurisdiction."

[General] Kiyna thinks, "Rooks do not serve a master. Casiphia is not my boss."

[General] Pukk thinks, "That would also be for anybody who joins any group."

Pukk asks, "Want to see Grey Wind?"

Kiyna asks, "Why not?"

Leafiara says, "I'll admit I'm curious what the marshal thinks. So many of her close friends are Rooks."

[travel]

[Grey Wind Manor, Foyer]

Niches in the walls house candles that gently flicker, radiating a warm glow that barely penetrates the heavy shadows lurking about the manor. A woven rug embroidered with complex knotwork in varying shades of blue covers the floor, and a double staircase leads up to a darkened landing. In the middle of the room, towering nearly one story tall, is an engraved crystal tablet. You also see a refreshment table with some stuff on it and a refreshment cart with some stuff on it.

Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Miss Chandrellia, Town Councilor Kiyna, Wolfloner, Pukk

Pukk says, "Here."

Leafiara asks, "Kayse said she returned to the Cutlass without trouble?"

Leafiara says, "Hmm."

Chandrellia says, "She never answered."

Chandrellia says, "I asked."

Wolfloner darkly says, "Only one of us was banned from the town."

Pukk says, "Yeah. I don't feel banished."

Chandrellia asks, "Which one?"

[General] Irval thinks, "Ah but this group uses murder of the very people it says it represents to further their cause. So , no, that can't be said for every group."

Wolfloner darkly says, "I was. I returned to the Den and attacked Cryheart."

Chronicler Falvicar just arrived.

Leafiara says, "Yeah, that would do it."

Falvicar says to Leafiara, "You, madam, are a ruttish baggage!"

Leafiara says to Falvicar, "You, sir, are a warbling vassal!"

Leafiara says, "This might get Amos elected."

Leafiara says, "It really might."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Irval you know nothing of the goings on within the Rooks, so untill you do, please, dont start stories you dont know all the chapters too."

Leafiara says, "Unless there's someone else running to oppose him and Thadston."

Wolfloner darkly says, "I am about to goto Kraken's Fall and garrote Thadston's arbiter."

Speaking to Wolfloner, Kiyna says, "I would enjoy that."

Asben says, "The militia does not need my help."

Speaking to Wolfloner, Chandrellia says, "Leafi has a man o war."

Speaking amusedly to Asben, Leafiara asks, "Is that you saying you're quitting, or just that you stepped out?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "So, I guess I will be hunting in Cold River more now."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "So, I will lean on you for your guidance."

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "It's not too bad. Just let me know when you're over there."

Kiyna says, "I'm going back there. I need to defend myself."

Town Councilor Kiyna just went out.

Asben says, "There's a lot of them in there."

Chandrellia asks, "Back where?"

[General] Irval thinks, "Whats with all the scrying on my location for? Aim to try and shut me up? Thanks for making my point by trying to use intimidation as a tactic."

Leafiara says, "The Cutlass, I suppose."

Leafiara says, "We can head back too."

Leafiara says, "Well, except Wolf."

Pukk says, "If Wolf hides."

Asben asks, "Why not wolf?"

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Umm none of us were looking foryou so again, here is you, assuming that its us."

[General] Rosaleigh thinks, "Maybe they just really like looking at me."

Leafiara says, "He got banished."

[General] Zaaldine thinks, "Rooks are best when the board is more clear. bring them out early and they die to most anything."

Asben says, "Oof."

Pukk says, "They can't kick him unless they see him."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "You can try."

Shadow Maneuvers

[Rewinding in time and changing perspective again to a different character. This was occurring while all-but-Kayse of the hanged characters were talking outside the gate.]

Speaking to Thadston, Leafiara asks, "And why do you think that is, mayor?"

Suddenly, a large group of cudgel-waving townsmen come barreling in. They wrestle Leafiara to the ground and drag her off, chanting something about a hanging!

Speaking to Thadston, Kiyna says, "I do what I think is right."

Suddenly, a large group of cudgel-waving townsmen come barreling in. They wrestle Wolfloner to the ground and drag him off, chanting something about a hanging!

Suddenly, a large group of cudgel-waving townsmen come barreling in. They wrestle Drektor to the ground and drag him off, chanting something about a hanging!

Suddenly, a large group of cudgel-waving townsmen come barreling in. They wrestle Kiyna to the ground and drag her off, chanting something about a hanging!

Suddenly, a large group of cudgel-waving townsmen come barreling in. They wrestle Kayse to the ground and drag her off, chanting something about a hanging!

Suddenly, a large group of cudgel-waving townsmen come barreling in. They wrestle Pukk to the ground and drag him off, chanting something about a hanging!

Evia says, "Hmmm."

Suddenly, a large group of cudgel-waving townsmen come barreling in. They wrestle Chandrellia to the ground and drag her off, chanting something about a hanging!

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Faith losht me in da."

Thrassus says, "Goodness."

Kelfyr says, "I think they missed one."

Bellaja asks, "Do we still have rotten apples to throw?"

Thadston says, "Don't look at me like they didn't have it coming and worse."

Speaking to Samfelt, Raelee asks, "What did 'Mother' state was going to happen?"

Kelfyr says, "Though she looks to have slipped away again."

Drazaa whispers something to Tikba.

Guarrin says, "Sad state of things."

Thadston says, "Marshal, mark their names."

Thadston nods at Stormyrain.

Stormyrain says, "Already noted."

Tikba whispers something to Drazaa.

Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr says, "We don't even know what they've done yet... they deserve a trial at least..."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me crowd da think in!"

Stormyrain folds her hands behind her back.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Cahootsh wit dem and helped dem make fasht getway!"

Speaking mildly to Vaemyr, Tikba asks, "Did you expect a trial from Thadston Andrews?"

Thadston asks, "You a Rook too?"

Samfelt deeply says, "There have been smaller groups of supplies coming, and some new settlers. But we have kept their numbers small to avoid altercations."

Thadston peers quizzically at Vaemyr.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Woah."

Evia says, "Oopsie."

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

Tikba says, "Perhaps there will be a hearing."

Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr says, "No..."

Samfelt deeply says, "I am Tolmis. And I am Samfelt. As Tolmis I learned that Mother was planning to attack one of these groups."

Speaking to Thadston, Vaemyr says, "I think you know better than to ask that... but."

Vaemyr sighs.

Lylia says, "If there is to be a trial, I may need to animate the defendants." [they were dying as people spoke]

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly thinks, "Me gonna need eshra shovel me think."

Speaking to Samfelt, Kelfyr asks, "Which were you first?"

Speaking slowly to Lylia, Stormyrain says, "I believe they've been tried, and sentenced from the deaths we sensed."

Samfelt deeply says, "My real name is Samfelt Cobbleman."

Thadston asks, "You have the rest of their names too? Are there more?"

Pookia says, "That was a quick hangin."

Thadston peers quizzically at Samfelt.

Speaking to Samfelt, Lylia says, "So, when we were talking with Bodohal, you were uneasy about something altogether different from what I surmised."

Speaking to Thadston, Bellaja says, "Unless they're busted out."

Speaking to Samfelt, Kelfyr asks, "What part did you play in the abduction of Magister Remuliad?"

Samfelt deeply says, "Mother never told me her real name."

Lylia says, "And here I thought you were simply nervous about hosting a successful dinner party turned arrest."

Xorus whispers something to Lylia.

Bellaja asks, "And now how does the town operate with half of its council behind bars?"

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Xorus me rook ish think."

Thadston growls ferociously!

Thrassus says, "Good thing there is elections coming up soon."

Speaking to Thrassus, Bellaja says, "Ah I thought it was mayoral only."

Kelfyr says, "Mayor, Councilors, Envoys."

Thadston grabs a chair from the other room and hurls out through a window!

Lylia whispers something to Xorus.

Tayler says, "Perhaps Amos will be less noose happy, when he leads."

[General] Directed to Aliashyrah, Trisscar exclaims, "Oh no!"

[General] Chandrellia asks, "Feeling better Thadston?"

Thrassus says, "Mayoral, Council, and Envoy."

Speaking to Samfelt, Guarrin says, "I think at some point later we will need to have a conversation about this."

Thadston asks, "How many of you knew?"

Thadston says, "Honestly. Tell me."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Wot knew?"

Thadston asks, "How many of you fricken knew?"

[General] Kayse asks, "No trial, Thadston?"

Samfelt deeply says, "Most of what I told you as Tolmis was true. It was a name I took on when I joined Bodohal's crew. I was a prisoner in Tamzyyr, and somehow ended up conscripted to that ship. After I saw what they were doing, I had to flee."

Evia asks, "Knew what?"

Missoni confusedly asks, "Knew what?"

Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr exclaims, "Nae me Sir!"

Thrassus says, "I didn't know, but this also doesn't surprise me."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Interesting how quickly you kill your own citzens that have bled and died for Landing."

Bernadette softly says, "Not me too."

[General] Thadston thinks, "Oh you'll get a trial, because the punishment isn't over."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Amos musht be rook too."

Pookia says, "I dont know anything about nothing."

Speaking to Thadston, Kelfyr says, "In your rage, I don't seem to have heard your men find and arrest Casiphia."

[General] The ghost of Pukk thinks, "We did nothing to warrant that. Other than what you presumed and didn't even want to hear the truth of."

Speaking to Thadston, Bellaja says, "Suspicious and knowing are entirely different things."

Mourdeyan says, "Yet she was here when I came in."

Speaking bluntly to Thadston, Stormyrain says, "I knew of one name here, and I knew the reasoning behind it. The others, I had no idea about."

Speaking to Thadston, Guarrin says, "I think perhaps a moment to consider next steps would be wise."

Thadston says, "We'll get Casiphia."

Speaking drunkenly to Thadston, Gutstorm slurs, "Dish me honesht shay ::thad."

Kelfyr says, "She was right here."

Thadston asks, "One name? who?"

Bellaja says, "I was the first... I think after the conversation about the consrtium and merchants guild a lot of people became unsure what to think."

Thadston peers quizzically at Stormyrain.

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Thats ok Thadston, Mule is just around the corner."

Stormyrain says, "Kayse."

Thadston asks, "And you sat on that Marshal?"

Lylia admits, "I am not even entirely certain of what I do not know, which is how little I know."

[General] Tikba mildly thinks, "I fear they will have difficulty attending the trial, being unwelcome in the Landing."

Evia says, "What is he asking about, I am utterly confused."

[General] Kiyna thinks, "Continue to rob yourself of allies, I suppose."

[General] Pukk thinks, "You already played your hand. You already had us executed and banished without a word. This shows that you are unsteady and unfit."

Vaemyr whispers something to Thadston.

[General] Drazaa thinks, "This is not justice Thadston."

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

Speaking drunkenly to Evia, Gutstorm slurs, "Who knew rook."

Cryheart says, "If we knew who the rook sympathizers were."

Speaking to Lylia, Bellaja says, "Things were off but nothing I could put my finger on, even now."

Speaking to Thadston, Stormyrain offers, "Sometimes one needs assets."

Thadston says, "OH."

Thadston says, "Isn't that RICH Marshal."

Thadston says, "So fricken rich."

Speaking to Thadston, Stormyrain says, "I learned from the best."

Cryheart says, "There were always suspicions, but no evidence."

Stormyrain folds her arms over her chest.

Samfelt frets.

Thadston says, "When you get on your little soap box and preach to me about my shadow moves..."

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

Emissary Samfelt just tiptoed north.

Thadston says, "And secret operations..."

Stormyrain smiles at Thadston.

Thadston says, "And you're sitting on Kayse like a Koar damn mother hen."

[General] Chandrellia asks, "So this is your true colors Thadston, hang everyone that disagreees with your way of thinking?"

[General] Thrassus thinks, "Neither is attacking caravans of innocent civilians, really."

Mourdeyan exclaims, "Poof!"

Thadston asks, "You think we need this crap?"

Speaking to Thadston, Stormyrain says, "To be fair, I did not know for long."

Stormyrain shrugs nonchalantly.

Thadston says, "We've got Reivers up our ass, Remnants on our backs, bodies falling from rooftops, Gutstorm sticking crap on peoples backs, and a Mountain spitting out lights and bugs."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "You presume too much Thrass, and uless you know the entierty of the conversation that had taken place, I do sudgest you mind your own."

Guarrin whispers something to Thadston.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me no hurt nobody doh."

Guarrin adds, "...and Stone."

Thadston glances at Guarrin.

Speaking to Gutstorm, Pookia exclaims, "Thats the kind of big profile you need future mayor!"

Thadston asks, "....you too?"

Thadston peers quizzically at Guarrin.

Evia says, "Supposing thought banning isn't a thing yet."

Thadston says, "What the hell...."

Speaking to Thadston, Kelfyr says, "One might wonder why you couldn't ask your lover, between bouts of asking us to kidnap her to save her life."

Speaking to Thadston, Guarrin says, "I was told there was an infiltration operation ongoing, yes."

Thadston says, "Gryphons...Marshals...Rooks..."

Thadston says, "One big giant bed."

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Oh and Thadston, I do need to thank you, my neck had been out of place for some time, and that jerk from the rope did a great a job at resetting it, so thank you."

Speaking to Thadston, Guarrin says, "Now hold on a bloody moment."

Mourdeyan says, "No."

Speaking to Thadston, Stormyrain snaps, "Don't forget Mayors in that list!"

Speaking to Thadston, Evia says, "Calm yourself sir, I can barely figure out what you want. Please."

Thadston says, "Yeah, ex-Mayors."

[General] Irval thinks, "Well the Rooks assassinated me and had me stoned for disagreeing with how they thought. Firebombed the Rusty cutlass. Murdered countless others. Use children as shields. And hide behind masks. Terror and Intimidation their tactics. Sometimes in order to fight monsters you must become a monster. Or make monstrous decisions for the betterment of all."

Thadston nods at Stormyrain.

Speaking to Stormyrain, Tayler says, "Perhaps Tyrants might be more appropriate."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Leave Lylia outta dish!"

Mourdeyan says, "You seem to think this ...whatever it may be is all about you."

Thadston says, "No, not all."

Thadston growls ferociously!

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Irval, get a life."

Kelfyr says, "Well, ex-mayors in about two weeks, I suppose."

Lylia says, "We all know I do not traffic with the Rooks; they have not been a reliable enough tool."

Mourdeyan says, "Could be."

Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr says, "Ye be gettin a bit off her M'lord Mayor, Breathe a bit."

Wolfloner stumbles slightly as he leaps from hiding, revealing himself in the process.

Wolfloner springs from hiding and aims a blow to Cryheart's head!

[SMR result: 141 (Open d100: 76, Penalty: 10)]

Cryheart appears paralyzed and is driven to his knees!

Wolfloner stumbles slightly as he leaps from hiding, revealing himself in the process.

The figure attempts to punch Cryheart!

UAF: 713 vs UDF: 499 = 1.428 * MM: 115 + d100: 100 = 264

... and hit for 15 points of damage!

Sucker punch to the chin! Cryheart's jaw cracks loudly.

He is stunned!

Cryheart chokes, momentarily unable to speak!

Guarrin stares down Wolfloner and lets out an eerie, modulating cry!

[SSR result: 155 (Open d100: 74)]

Wolfloner looks at Guarrin in utter terror!

Stormyrain draws a glowing pattern in the air before Wolfloner.

[SSR result: 57 (Open d100: 11)]

Wolfloner is unaffected by Stormyrain's gestures.

Perigourd lunges forward and tries to hamstring Wolfloner with his kelyn warsword!

[SMR result: 200 (Open d100: 36, Bonus: 123)]

With a vicious strike Perigourd slashes at Wolfloner's right leg!

... 35 points of damage!

Deft slash to Wolfloner's leg digs deep!

Wolfloner falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!

Wolfloner is stunned!

Blood sprays from Wolfloner's right leg in a crimson arc!

... 16 points of damage!

Riotous honey amber energy races along the surface of the warsword, slender tendrils rising up to coalesce into the ethereal form of a rotund black bear.

Lifting its lip to expose sharp teeth in a growl, a rotund ethereal black bear lumbers forward with a deafening huff as a legion of radiant black bears made of brilliant honey amber energy burst forth!

... 30 points of damage!

Powerful blast to Wolfloner's abdomen parboils internal organs!

A turbulent cloud of honey amber light lashes out from a damascened kelyn warsword with an echoing huff!

Fresh blood drips down Wolfloner's right leg.

... 11 points of damage!

Stormyrain raises her voice in rhythmic song, commanding the aid of the elements.

Stormyrain skillfully begins to weave another verse into her harmony.

A sense of peace and calm settles over the area.

Perigourd says, "Enough."

Stormyrain says, "Someone please heal Cryheart."

Cryheart says, "I am healed."

Cryheart says, "Thanks."

Thadston searches around for a moment.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Datll make ye feel better."

Lylia asks, "Really? Of all people, Cryheart?"

Cryheart says, "Thank ye."

[General] Pukk thinks, "To all the Rooks still hidden. Stay hidden. We can't let Thadston try to blame us and hide the truth."

[General] Lylia asks, "What is the truth?"

Thadston says, "Wolfloner, you've attacked a Gryphon Knight."

Thadston says, "You're banished from town, along with your suspected involvement with the Reiver armament."

The voice of Wolfloner darkly says, "It is not a town worth being in."

Goldstr exclaims, "Less calm down Folks!"

Cryheart says, "Ye can leave Wolfloner."

Mourdeyan says, "Then you should leave."

Cryheart says, "And dinnae try that again."

Lylia says, "I can think of ways to make it considerably more pleasant."

The voice of Wolfloner darkly says, "Anytime, anytime at all,"

Mourdeyan says, "From ambush."

Speaking to Lylia, Missoni says, "I do not need a diagram for that."

Stormyrain mutters, "Utterly disgraceful."

Cryheart says, "Justice will prevail, my ex-friend."

[General] Vaanilla thinks, "The single grain of sand that remains after logic and evidence washes away all other."

Lylia muses, "Why is it that someone who has been rejected by a would-be lover will forever claim that he never wanted her anyway and spend the rest of his days maligning her?"

[General] Kiyna thinks, "The truth is that we're not as bad as we're made out to be. Certainly not as bad as Thadston seems to think."

[General] Pukk thinks, "We can't say yet. But it wasn't even what we were executed for. He had no proof. I'm fond of the term, I'm innocent. But in this case. I am. So was everybody else. We were executed for just being Rooks. Part of a group that was reformed and stopping killings."

Mounting Questions

Town Councilor Kayse just arrived.

Thadston growls ferociously!

Goldstr says, "Seems ex friend herre too."

Pookia says, "Yer neck looks kinda longer."

Speaking to Kayse, Kelfyr says, "You may wish to know your compatriot decided to ambush Cryheart, unprovoked."

Goldstr asks, "Nacks to da topic at hand folks?"

[General] Leafiara thinks, "Perhaps he'll go after Casiphia next. Oh... no, doubtful."

Speaking to Kelfyr, Kayse says, "I do not answer for other's actions."

Tikba mildly asks, "Which compatriot?"

[General] Pukk thinks, "Can't you see how odd it was to be quickly executed without letting us stand trial."

Speaking to Thadston, Perigourd says, "If we're done here, perhaps we can leave and let the militia shutter it."

Speaking to Tikba, Kelfyr says, "Wolfloner."

Cryheart says, "Thanks to those who reacted quickly."

Kayse adds, "But he should not be doing that."

Tikba says, "Many of us are fellow citizens of the Landing, after all."

Speaking to Thadston, Guarrin asks, "Are we done here?"

Thadston asks, "Marshal, if you're done protecting Kayse under your hen wings, can you tell your militia to scour this place, tear it apart if they need too?"

Stormyrain smiles at Thadston.

Thadston says, "Let the Gryphons know the Rook names."

Thadston nods at Guarrin.

Thadston says, "If you would please."

Thadston says, "We'll meet soon to discuss ways to deal with this."

[General] Irval thinks, "Obviously, because as I've personally witnessed. Trials can be corrupted."

Thadston nods at Guarrin.

Cryheart says, "I hae them noted."

Thadston says, "You'll be needed in the trial."

Thadston nods at Guarrin.

Kayse asks, "And when will that be?"

Kayse glances at Thadston.

Thadston says, "When I damn well say it will be."

Speaking to Thadston, Guarrin says, "Very well."

Kayse says, "Since we seemed to skip that part."

Evia says, "4 and 20 rook heads, backed in a pie."

Kelfyr says, "Within the next two weeks, I suppose."

[General] Stormyrain thinks, "Militia, please come to Den under the Cutlass--and scour this area inch by inch. Partner with someone who knows how to get here if you were not in the first wave this night. Anything found should be sent to myself or Mayor Thadston."

Kayse whispers something to Stormyrain.

Speaking to Kelfyr, Tikba says, "There is no need to suppose. You have heard it from the mouth of the lawmaker himself."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Make shore ye all vote fer me fer Mayor."

Kayse whispers something to Thadston.

[General] Thadston thinks, "She means Mayor Thadston only."

Stormyrain glances sharply at Thadston.

[General] Pukk thinks, "Just be sure to avoid the traps. The place will go up if you aren't careful."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Tayler says, "I'd vote for a smooth stone at this point, at least it would cause less dissent."

Speaking to Thadston, Stormyrain says, "I did not. Chain of command would be me, to you."

Speaking to Thadston, Stormyrain asks, "Unless you are relieving me of my duty as Marshal?"

Thadston says, "No."

Mourdeyan says, "Good call."

Stormyrain simply says, "Then my statement, stands. I will get anything sent to me, to you; as it comes without alteration if that is your concern."

Cryheart says, "Good shot, by the way."

Speaking to Cryheart, Perigourd says, "Much practice."

Cryheart says, "And Sir Guarrin."

Thadston asks, "Did you get all of their names Marshal?"

Cryheart says, "If nae, I hae them noted."

Kayse evenly asks, "Since when is it a crime to protect your home?"

Stormyrain says, "Wolfloner, Drektor, Kayse, Kiyna, Chandrellia, Leafiara, Pukk, and Casiphia."

Thrassus asks, "From what?"

Speaking to Cryheart, Bellaja says, "I couldn't see from here in the back."

Thadston nods at Stormyrain.

Tikba mildly says, "From whatever threatens it, no doubt."

Cryheart says, "Is ok..his blow was weak."

Thrassus says, "The reivers? Those maps didn't detail the location of the Ember Vale that I saw."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Gutstorm. Run I think they are onto you. They might know."

Cryheart says, "Though noted, he went for the kill by trying to slit my throat."

Speaking to Thrassus, Bellaja says, "They were routes."

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly exclaims, "Am feet not werkin at moment!"

Kayse vaguely says, "There is much many of you don't know and even plans you helped with that assisted the town and protected it."

Speaking to Cryheart, Kayse asks, "Why did he do that?"

The soldiers and militia march off and begin scouring through the rest of the Rusty Cutlass. Bookshelves topple, glass breaks. The noise echoes for awhile.

Speaking to Kayse, Perigourd asks, "Anger? Opportunity?"

Cryheart says, "I hae nae any idea why."

Speaking to Cryheart, Tayler says, "Admittedly he probably should have aimed for someone not ensconced in plate."

[General] Irval thinks, "If you are on the council and you are a Rook, how can that not be inherit of corruption I might add. You can't serve the people of landing when you already serve another master. How do we know events in the past that have led to casualties not been because your ties to the syndicate."

Speaking to Thadston, Guarrin asks, "You think this will aid in clearing out the Remnant as well?"

Evia says, "I so hate bologna."

Tayler says, "Not much use on the gorget, those daggers."

Thrassus says, "It might make them complacent."

[General] Kiyna thinks, "Rooks do not serve a master. Casiphia is not my boss."

Speaking to Kayse, Bellaja asks, "Covert things put into action without the input of the people?"

Speaking to Cryheart, Tikba says, "I am glad Wolfloner's attack did not succeed."

Thadston says, "I don't know."

Cryheart says, "Thank ye."

Speaking to Cryheart, Lylia says, "The nail that stands up the highest gets hammered down, I suppose."

Speaking to Guarrin, Kelfyr says, "I'm rather worried it'll have the opposite effect."

Thadston says, "Truthfully..."

[General] Pukk thinks, "That would also be for anybody who joins any group."

Thadston says, "It could just make the Remnants stronger."

Speaking to Bellaja, Kayse says, "Nope."

Speaking to Thadston, Lylia says, "It almost assuredly will."

Tikba says, "Surely, it will."

Thadston says, "Or maybe it waters down the operations here so much that the Wraith doesn't even want it."

Speaking to Thadston, Kelfyr says, "You know, the ones who actively killed people in this town."

Tikba mildly says, "I suppose that was not your concern."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "If ye put dish much effort inta finding Ordlyn ash ye did dish hideout Thadston......"

Evia says, "So members of criminal organizations shouldn't be in a position of any authority in this town, obviously."

Kayse says, "This is only going to fuel the Wraith and Ordlyn."

Thadston says, "Justice is my concern. When there is a fire, I will put it out, regardless of what else is burning."

Thadston nods at Tikba.

Speaking to Kayse, Bellaja says, "I guess I'm not sure what was not known by all, I suppose."

Thrassus says, "I've been shot with Rook arrows enough before the Ordlyn ever came along."

Speaking to Thadston, Kayse says, "Let us hope the one chance of getting information wasn't jeopardized."

Thadston says, "Oh."

Thadston asks, "And what was that?"

Thadston asks, "Special intel in the wagons of supplies you were going to hit?"

Thadston says, "Maybe torture some of the settlers or riders for some juicy bits/."

Speaking wryly to Thadston, Kayse says, "I'll wait to speak at my trial. My vocal cords are a little raw after the noose."

Thadston points at a pair of mithril alloy shackles.

Kayse eyes Thadston with a stern expression, her dark sclera reduced to mere slits.

Thadston says, "Yeah, that's what I thought."

Speaking somberly to Missoni, Perigourd says, "Indeed."

[General] Irval thinks, "Ah but this group uses murder of the very people it says it represents to further their cause. So , no, that can't be said for every group."

Tikba mildly says, "Justice and summary execution seem a little uncomfortable yoked together."

Speaking firmly to Thadston, Kayse says, "I was adamant no one should be hurt. The Rooks have not hurt any settlers."

Thadston gasps.

Mourdeyan says, "Splittin hairs...or feathers."

Thadston rolls his eyes.

Perigourd says, "Even were that true, terrorizing them isn't any better."

Tikba politely says, "Perhaps 'justice' is a word that means 'what I wish?'."

Kayse shakes her head, totally at a loss.

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Irval you know nothing of the goings on within the Rooks, so untill you do, please, dont start stories you dont know all the chapters too."

Mourdeyan says, "If ye yell fire in a crowded area, and someone gets trampled...yer still guilty of murder."

Thadston says, "I have nothing else to say...."

Speaking reticently to Perigourd, Kayse says, "I was not part of that."

Drazaa whispers something to Kayse.

Guarrin says, "'Grand. Let's get out of here."

Thadston says, "We'll see how they sing at their trial."

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

Stormyrain gives a sidelong glance at Thadston.

Thadston says, "And maybe how they swing after."

Mourdeyan says, "Indeed."

Thadston nods at Stormyrain.

Kayse reticently says, "I do not see any other Rooks here."

Kialeigh asks, "We talking about a trial.. or a "trial" like normal?"

Speaking to Thadston, Kelfyr asks, "Still want us to find and heal Casiphia? Or are we through with that venture?"

Speaking to Thadston, Goldstr exclaims, "Me Blade AND me Vote still wid ye Sir Andrews!"

Mourdeyan says, "Or ruse."

Kayse whispers something to Drazaa.

Thadston nods at Stormyrain.

Speaking drunkenly to Kialeigh, Gutstorm slurs, "Amos kilt da lasht judge, dey no be a trial."

Thadston says, "Yes, we'll deal with that."

Thadston nods at Stormyrain.

Speaking mildly to Kialeigh, Tikba says, "No doubt it will be the finest justice Wehnimer's Landing can supply."

Lylia recommends, "Separate trials, I hope, or at least separate sentencing."

Speaking to Thadston, Kayse says, "She is getting worse, you know."

Kialeigh says, "That answers that question."

Thadston nods at Lylia.

Thadston asks, "...what do you mean?"

Thadston peers quizzically at Kayse.

Speaking to Thadston, Kayse says, "Time is not on our side...."

[General] Irval thinks, "Whats with all the scrying on my location for? Aim to try and shut me up? Thanks for making my point by trying to use intimidation as a tactic."

Kialeigh says, "So like normal."

Speaking to Thadston, Kayse says, "She is coughing. Has silver veins along her neck and jawline."

Speaking to Kayse, Stormyrain murmurs, "Is she any closer to accepting help?"

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Umm none of us were looking foryou so again, here is you, assuming that its us."

[General] Rosaleigh thinks, "Maybe they just really like looking at me."

Thrassus asks, "Then where is she so she can be tended to?"

[General] Zaaldine thinks, "Rooks are best when the board is more clear. bring them out early and they die to most anything."

Kayse says, "It does not seem so."

Thadston clenches his jaw.

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "You can try."

Vaemyr says, "Stormy probably much less after tonight..."

Whimweaver Leafiara just arrived.

Thadston says, "Then we'll arrest her, heal her, and try her."

Thadston's Conclusions

[And now we're back, for the remainder of the log, with Leafi's perspective to close out.]

[Mother's Den, Safe Room]

Rows of hammocks sway lazily along the corners of the safe room, some worn and weathered while others are still pristine. One wall is cluttered with wide shelves which house dozens of small blades, crossbows, and handaxes, while another wall is home to a pair of mithril alloy shackles that dangle down and brush the floor. A curtained window provides just a small glimpse of the rooftops of Wehnimer's Landing in the distance. You also see the Pookia disk, the Kialeigh disk, the Bellaja disk, the Guarrin disk, the web-draped Missoni disk, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs and the Kelfyr disk.

Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Town Councilor Kiyna, Town Councilor Pookia, Bernadette, Drazaa, Town Councilor Kayse, Tikba, Kialeigh, Mourdeyan, Bellaja, Goldstr, Faiyth, Hospitaller Yukito, Town Councilor Vaemyr, Emperia, Seaward Gutstorm who is sitting, Magister Raelee, Astrilyn, Lord Thrassus, Sir Guarrin, Xorus, Kelfyr, Sarissa Tayler, Missoni, Sir Cryheart, Imperatrix Lylia, Perigourd, Dame Evia, Stormyrain, Mayor Thadston

Thadston says, "Then we'll arrest her, heal her, and try her."

Speaking to Thadston, Kiyna says, "Very heroic."

Lylia breathes, "Oh, I see..."

Speaking to Thadston, Tayler says, "I think you forgot a "Hang her" in there."

Speaking mildly to Thadston, Kayse says, "Probably should skip the noose."

Thadston growls ferociously!

Speaking mildly to Tayler, Tikba says, "Mother will understand that it is all for her own good, no doubt."

Kialeigh says, "Maybe her cell could have flowers and fancy food.. possibly a nice cushy bed."

Kayse whispers something to Drazaa.

Kayse whispers something to Drazaa.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Yoo dokay, Leafi?"

Tikba mildly says, "If only she had listened, all of the violence would not have been necessary."

Goldstr exclaims, "Anyway! Less git Cassie Healed!"

Thadston nods at Mourdeyan.

[General] Pukk thinks, "This makes things interesting though."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "Yes, but this situation could have created martyrs... or it could be the exact opposite."

Speaking helplessly to Tikba, Kayse says, "I tried."

[General] Directed to Chandrellia, Pukk thinks, "They didn't get Gutstorm though. We are still okay."

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly thinks, "Me keepin me peepersh on Thadston from da shadowsh."

[General] Pukk thinks, "Falvicar is still okay too."

Speaking to Tikba, Kiyna says, "All of us tried... Thadston should know how stubborn she is, of course."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Thrassus says, "I think Pukk is trying to get you hung by a noose."

Faiyth says, "Sounds like landing drama like always.. pity ye all got my kobolds involved."

Speaking offhandedly to Faiyth, Leafiara says, "That one was the reivers."

[General] Directed to Gutstorm, Pukk thinks, "Good. Stay hidden and don't let them know your secret."

Drazaa whispers something to Kayse.

Thadston says, "Yes, you will face trial."

Thadston nods at Kiyna.

Tikba says, "Thadston may tend to his lover as he sees fit. It is no place of mine."

Faiyth says, "If they're spying on the landing... then ye all are at fault."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Evia asks, "Keeping an eye on what from what shadows?"

Speaking drunkenly to Evia, Gutstorm slurs, "Ye ferdibbed me?"

Thadston says, "Councilor Rooks are not above the law."

Speaking to Thadston, Kiyna asks, "You want a trial? After you already executed me? Cart before the horse, hm?"

Vaemyr whispers something to Kiyna.

Thadston asks, "You think that was the last of it?"

Thadston peers quizzically at Kiyna.

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "How we know Thadston not a rook, and dish all shum big mishdirection trick to fool ush."

Kialeigh says, "The banishment is working great."

Speaking to Thadston, Kelfyr asks, "Do we expect Judge Renpaw to preside over this trial?"

Speaking to Gutstorm, Evia asks, "Are you a rook?"

Speaking to Thadston, Kiyna says, "Seeing you seethe there with heaving breath? I expect I will die many more times before you're satisfied."

Tikba wryly says, "Ah, but perhaps he is lying."

Leafiara explains, "Gutstorm just has a mask, but having a mask doesn't make one a Rook."

Kialeigh says, "He's far too drunk to be a threat.. and stuff."

Speaking to Gutstorm, Evia asks, "You conspiring with rooks?"

Thadston says, "Manard will."

Thadston nods at Kelfyr.

Mourdeyan says, "And perhaps he is showin remarkable restraint."

Tikba mildly says, "Everyone in this room has conspired with a Rook."

Faiyth says, "Sounds like a man trying ta cast da light on other people to muddy waters."

Thadston says, "But not everyone is one."

Faiyth says, "I'd ignore his prattle."

Mourdeyan says, "Not of a purpose."

Speaking to Thadston, Kiyna says, "And if the trial finds me innocent, I expect an apology for your improper execution."

Kiyna glances expectantly at Thadston.

Tayler says, "And suitable restitution, can't forget the payout."

Thadston says, "It'll be a hot day in Cold River when that happens."

Speaking to Mourdeyan, Tikba says, "No, not on purpose. Simply because you agreed with what they thought was best for the Landing."

Pookia says, "And a janitorial service to clean up after the mess he made.."

Speaking drunkenly to Evia, Gutstorm slurs, "Am conspire wit everbuddy, me am perfect shpy, me half time not know who secret me reveal."

Thadston asks, "How's that handpylon?"

Thadston winks.

Mourdeyan says, "Um, no."

Thadston glances at Leafiara.

Kiyna glances at Thadston.

Thadston snarls menacingly!

Thadston marches back and forth, sharply turning at the end of each stride.

Mayor Thadston just marched off to the north.

Mourdeyan says, "Yegads."

Kayse says, "That goes back to Moot Hall."

Speaking affably to Pookia, Leafiara says, "Well, so much for you joining, I suppose."

The sound of a table crashing echoes in the distance.

Guarrin says, "That's convenient."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Think he tripped?"

Then a window.

Discussion Afterward

Kialeigh asks, "How'd he know the way in here so well anyway?"

Leafiara says, "There he goes again--"

Leafiara says, "And again."

Tayler asks, "Is he devolving into a twelve year old?"

Kialeigh says, "There goes a desk..."

Mourdeyan says, "There' goes nother window I wager."

Perigourd says, "Quite disturbingly so."

Kiyna says, "He doesn't even know why I did it."

Cryheart says, "He is indeed angry."

Speaking drunkenly to Kialeigh, Gutstorm slurs, "He a rook!"

Kelfyr says, "That might make the searching a bit trickier."

Speaking to Kialeigh, Tikba says, "I am sure he asked Mother."

Speaking to Tikba, Vaemyr asks, "Yes?"

Kialeigh says, "This is why we can't have nice things..."

Speaking to himself, Drazaa notes, "What a mess."

Speaking to Kialeigh, Leafiara says, "Either Tolmis--Samfelt--told him or someone else did."

Speaking to Drazaa, Leafiara asks, "Is it ever not?"

Kialeigh says, "Convenient.."

Speaking politely to Vaemyr, Tikba asks, "You did not know?"

Speaking to Drazaa, Bellaja says, "And then some."

Kayse says, "Samfelt admitted he idd."

Kialeigh says, "When nothing is ever just convenient."

Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "If we join rook now, we git to shkip da trial, yes?"

Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara asks, "...maybe?"

Lylia whispers something to Xorus.

Cryheart says, "And maybe not."

Speaking to Tikba, Vaemyr says, "No, although maybe that was Naieve of me, maybe suspicions but..."

Speaking to Tikba, Vaemyr says, "I hoped I was wrong."

[General] Irval thinks, "Dear Marshall, you'll find Rook collaborators at the Grey Wind Manor, they kindly thought they can find me with a scry. Pukk is there too. So he's not very well hidden."

Xorus whispers something to Lylia.

Leafiara says, "Ah, Irval thinks he's clever with an alert that would be very easy for any of the dozens of us here to find for themselves..."

Kelfyr asks, "Isn't Manard still a temporary replacement?"

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Yeah I'm in TSC."

Speaking to Kelfyr, Leafiara says, "Yes."

Guarrin says, "Alright, well, I think it's time to head out."

Speaking to Kiyna, Vaemyr says, "We can talk later... I... am going to need time to think."

[General] Pukk thinks, "We were already executed. We cannot be tried again."

[General] Chandrellia asks, "Anything else ya wanna know Irval?"

Kialeigh says, "He's always clever... just ask him."

Speaking surprisedly to Vaemyr, Leafiara asks, "Wait, you didn't know?"

Cryheart says, "Agree, time to rest I think."

Kelfyr asks, "One that has not been voted into the office?"

[General] Chandrellia thinks, "Free healing on behalf of teh Rooks in TSC."

Evia says, "The stench here is nearly unbearable."

Xorus says, "With how often we have 'interim' government officials, I imagine it must be a way to pay them all less."

Kayse whispers something to Drazaa.

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "I figured you were the reason Amos was beating on the door just outside here one night last year."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "I didn't have any proof, and no, Kiyna never told me."

Speaking to Xorus, Lylia asks, "You mean I could have balanced the budget that way?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Kayse says, "He was the reason."

Speaking dubiously to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "Yeah, okay..."

Kialeigh says, "Well I guess i best got find out what way the wind blows tonight..."

Tayler says, "See, if we had death squads this never would have happened."

Cryheart says, "Leaving."

Lylia says, "Casiphia was at least part of his reason for this."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Oh if you mean did I know about the Den here? Who didn't."

Kayse says, "You can go out the window..."

Lylia says, "If he can capture her, he can heal her. Which was his aim all along. Not his only aim, but part of it."

Kelfyr says, "I'd think argument one is over standing of the judge. That role has been open for more than two months, technically. And the judge has to be approved by three quarters of the council."

Vaemyr says, "Casiphia all but anounced the place."

[General] Gutstorm drunkenly thinks, "Shortcut."

[General] Directed laughingly to Leafiara, Pukk thinks, "So, now everybody knows that you really are the Rook Queen."

Kelfyr says, "Which, well..."

Speaking to Lylia, Xorus says, "I still feel firing them would have saved more, but that smell of burning hair takes so long to disburse."

Stormyrain says, "Is impossible now."

Vaemyr says, "And the panel was pretty obvious, even when the place first opened."

Speaking to Lylia, Tikba says, "Indeed, Thadston's desire is clear."

Speaking to Lylia, Tikba says, "No doubt he would say he was driven to it."

[General] Directed to Pukk, Leafiara asks, "Do they, or is it just the opposite?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "But as for the members? No I only had suspicians."

Speaking to Xorus, Lylia says, "'Firing' is also a word for terminating employment, in Common."

Speaking curiously to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "Well, if you say so."

Speaking to Xorus, Thrassus says, "Freezing or dissolving are also options."

[General] Directed to Leafiara, Pukk thinks, "I'm the Rook Queen? Well, I haven't thought about it. I have nothing to wear."

Kelfyr says, "Councilors can't be removed without two-thirds approval of the stewards and the judge's sign-off. And there's not an active judge."

Speaking to Lylia, Xorus says, "I layered the word plays and puns. Disburse, disperse..."

Kelfyr says, "So, unless we're devolving into a Thadston-led dictatorship..."

Tikba amusedly asks, "Devolving?"

Tayler says, "Generally people can't be hung without trial, either... so."

Speaking to Kelfyr, Bellaja says, "I'm impartial. I can step in."

Speaking to Xorus, Lylia says, "So many layers."

Speaking to Tayler, Kayse says, "My neck says othewise."

Leafiara says, "In all fairness, much like we never sorted out the judge situation that the Consortium assured would be temporary, Thadston has yet to get his arms fixed either."

Speaking to Kayse, Tayler says, "That was the generally bit."

Leafiara says, "Promises and such."

Thrassus asks, "Is it really an execution if they get right back up afterwards?"

Xorus says, "Thadston is too much of a moderate to seize absolute power."

Speaking to Thrassus, Tayler says, "You know I was going to make that point too, but."

Lylia says, "I had no idea he was leading us here."

[General] Pukk thinks, "I think I might have a crown somewhere."

Speaking to Thrassus, Bellaja says, "No. It's an inconvenience."

Kelfyr says, "My entire point would be that this can't be anything but a show trial without the enforcement of the law."

Tayler says, "Loses a bit of of the momentul when your executee's walk back into the room."

Speaking to Lylia, Vaemyr says, "He practically ran us through town so fast I didn't know where we were going..."

Tikba says, "The Landing has never had anything but a show trial."

Tayler says, "Momentum, rather."

Thrassus says, "That was a surprise, indeed."

Stormyrain says, "Evening, all."

Speaking to Kelfyr, Bellaja says, "Things keep going like this and I."

Bellaja says, "I'll bank the Empire steps in."

As Leafiara pushes her shimmering trinket, a shimmer of light briefly overtakes her form.

You see Whimweaver Leafiara Autumnwind the Holy Flame of Tilamaire.
She appears to be a Half-Sylvan.
She is bathed in a golden sheen of sunlight that mutes the light of Tilaok, causing her aura to shimmer with orange light.
She is moderately tall and has a well-toned frame.  She appears to be youthful.  She has sparkling green eyes and smooth honey-hued skin.  She has shoulder length, tousled cherry red hair framing her face in a disheveled, carefree style.  She has a well-defined, heart-shaped face and slightly pointed ears.  She has alternating cherry and vanilla polish brushed onto her neatly rounded fingernails.
A myriad of leaf-shaped sweets and treats appear to be following her every move.
Miniature yellow treble clefs spiral outward from her before fading away.
She is in good shape.
Her hands are covered in a light dusting of sugar.
There is a small ruby red sprite flying above her shoulder.
Colorful, wispy threads shimmer in and out of existence, twining and dancing freely around a white imflass manacle encircling her left wrist.  Its empty keyway is outlined in a bold red glow that pulsates rhythmically.
She is wearing a silver-linked rook-etched diamond circlet, an asymmetrical cherry red cloak emblazoned with a pure white rook, a leaf-spangled imflass scabbard, a radiant red zelnorn tunic accented by a shining white leaf flourish with a pure white elesine sundress showcasing a skirt-spanning red music staff underneath, a polished bold red vambrace emblazoned with a pure white rook, a polished knotwork platinum wedding band, a silk-lined imflass thigh-sheath, a cherry red leaf-clasped anklet, and a pair of striking pure white ankle-boots buttoned with rook-etched rubies.
Sparkling musical notes spring around her feet, dissipating into colorful mist as she moves.

Leafiara says, "Well, no reason to put that aside anymore, I suppose..."

Bellaja says, "It's a great excuse."

Thrassus says, "Especially when we saw militiamen swarming everywhere."

Kelfyr says, "You're not wrong, as much as I hate to admit it."

Speaking to Kelfyr, Bellaja says, "Its a way to move in without looking like that's what it is."

Tayler says, "I wonder if they'll push that clause and take them as imperial criminals."

Speaking to Bellaja, Kelfyr asks, "And with imperial soldiers here to make the arrests?"

Kiyna asks, "That wasn't a good look, was it?"

Leafiara says, "That's why I say I'm not sure if Thadston's just done more to bolster the Rooks or to bolster the Remnants."

Speaking to Kelfyr, Bellaja says, "We already have the baron's men, too."

Speaking to Tayler, Tikba says, "But I fear Thadston would not wish to seize that option."

Leafiara says, "He's backing Ordlyn's narrative."

Speaking to Tikba, Tayler says, "I think the wording means it's rather out of his control."

Speaking to Tayler, Tikba says, "You see, if the Rooks are sent to the Empire, he will not be able to preside over it himself."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr asks, "You don't think his entire goal tonight was to capture Casi and get her treated, and that when she slipped out before he could he took it out on everything else?"

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "I thought that was very possible at first, but then Tolmis said what he said."

Vaemyr says, "I know he didn't say as much but... he could of busted this place down months ago."

Speaking to Kelfyr, Bellaja says, "Honestly, though, it's getting late and I am prone to dwell on things until I've come up with several possibilities no matter how far-fetched."

Speaking to Tikba, Tayler says, "That is... presuming he survives until his election day, at this rate I fear he may stroke out."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Lylia says, "I think it was a large part of it, yes."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara asks, "Well... doesn't it depend when Tolmis told him?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk asks, "So, should we just remove the password or will changing it be enough?"

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "Probably not sufficient."

Speaking to Kelfyr, Bellaja says, "Slowly the evidence will help eliminate them."

Speaking firmly to Wolfloner, Kayse asks, "Why did you attack Cryheart?"

Kelfyr says, "Should be an interesting two weeks."

Wolfloner darkly says, "They invaded the Den."

Speaking to Wolfloner, Kayse says, "That was senseless and stupid."

Pukk says, "How quickly he shut us up without even trying."

Speaking to Wolfloner, Kayse says, "It was not Cryheart's fault. It was Samfelt's."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Since when has Thadston let needing a password stop him from busting down a door with his current arms..."

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "To be fair, it's Thadston. The only thing he ever does is charge headlong into everything."

Speaking wryly to Vaemyr, Tikba says, "The password would not be to keep out Thadston."

Lylia flatly says, "Invaded. Most of us were brought here and told to say a word, no idea why or who we might find. I am certain that includes Cryheart."

Thrassus says, "Thadston led us in here without telling us where we were going."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "True."

Speaking to Wolfloner, Kayse says, "And even if it was Cryheart he was just doing his duty--Samfelt on the other hand is a zrissantha."

Leafiara admits, "...also, still debating whether Thadston or Amos is the worse choice if there's no one opposing them."

Thrassus says, "Or why, I might add."

Wolfloner darkly says, "And I was doing mine defending the Den."

Wolfloner darkly says, "I should have started sooner."

Tikba amusedly says, "I am still here, if your bloodthirst is not slaked."

Wolfloner darkly says, "Thadston and two side of the same imperial coin."

Lylia asks, "Defending it against the man calling for peace? The one many follow into battle because he can be counted upon to have a cool head?"

Wolfloner darkly says, "Amos is no different."

Speaking to Wolfloner, Leafiara says, "Leave Cryheart be. Can't create martyrs, which... might be what Thadston just did. Time will tell."

Pukk says, "No, the only person to truely blame is ourselves. We trusted Tolmis to help talk to the Baron to see our view and to take the settlers back or even let them join landing. Instead he worked against us."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kelfyr asks, "I really didn't think Gutstorm had a shot. But now?"

Lylia says, "Your target was ill-chosen."

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Wolfloner says, "Do not presume to tell me what to do."

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "Indeed."

Pukk says, "That was our big plan. Big reveal."

Speaking darkly to Leafiara, Wolfloner says, "I am not in the mood to hear it now."

Kiyna says, "They'll never see it that way. To them we're just child-murderers."

Speaking to Wolfloner, Leafiara says, "Fair enough, I can't give orders. Perhaps more of a strategic suggestion we can agree to disagree on."

Speaking to Pukk, Vaemyr says, "It sounded like he only chose to move against you, when you decided in all this turmoil to go ahead and try to attack their supplies. He also seemed like he knew something that you all didn't."

Speaking to Lylia, Pukk says, "But, you will find many magical things around here. It should fascinate people."

Kayse says, "Attacking the supplies was something he was on board for in the beginning before he decided to be undercover in the settlement."

Lylia admits, "I have never much cared for the new place and prefer somewhere more familiar, such as Silvergate or the Raging Thrak."

Speaking carefully to Kayse, Tikba says, "When the Rooks splintered, some of them became the Remnants. I suppose it is not clear which Tolmis became."

Speaking to Kayse, Vaemyr says, "Was he truly? He told us tonight Tolmis was never his real name. Honestly I probably trust him less than I did when I thought he was a Rook though..."

Speaking to Tikba, Leafiara says, "If you have a concern and care about the barony at all, perhaps bring that up to Elidal."

Kayse offers, "Perhaps loyal to Elidal now."

Leafiara says, "He's moving quickly up Elidal's ranks."

Leafiara says, "Of course, it's just as possible he'll betray him too."

Xorus glances at a pair of mithril alloy shackles.

Speaking offhandedly to Xorus, Leafiara mentions, "Not mine. I always keep mine lined with silk, velvet, or the like."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Kayse says, "It does not matter now--except that maybe Elidal can not trust him either."

Speaking mildly to Leafiara, Tikba says, "I doubt I have much more love for the barony than you."

Speaking to Kayse, Vaemyr says, "If this wasn't Elidal's command in the first place."

Speaking surprisedly to Tikba, Leafiara says, "Oh."

Speaking vaguely to Vaemyr, Kayse says, "It is what it is. I have faith the truth will be revealed over time."

Kiyna says, "The shackles. I always wanted Casiphia to remove those."

Pukk says, "Interesting. Here I am trying to sway people to defend the town and not become the monsters the remnants are. To be true to the word defend."

Pukk says, "And the Thadston plays directly into the Wraiths hands."

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "You were away for a bit to cool off, but most here don't blame you, I think."

Kiyna asks, "Well, there are no more secrets between us, yes?"

Speaking amusedly to Leafiara, Tikba asks, "Why did you think I was present at the Thorns meetings?"

Leafiara says, "Or, at least, that's how it was by the time I got here."

Pukk says, "No. I blame me. I should have seen this coming."

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "I did, but didn't expect it to be this soon."

Leafiara says, "Ah well... best-laid plans and all."

Speaking darkly to Pukk, Wolfloner says, "What to you expect from the man who led his command to ruin in the Sea of Fire at the hand of the ithzir."

Leafiara says, "For the record, the Rook Queen thing was always a joke I was playing into. Just an ordinary member."

Leafiara notes, "Lormesta 22, 5122, in case anyone was wondering."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "I actually wonder for how long... all the way back when you killed Rysus? Oh."

Leafiara says, "No, much more recent."

Speaking wryly to Kayse, Tikba says, "I suppose this will complicate the campaign."

Pukk asks, "The Silver Kings have their hands in a lot of pockets. But I didn't know or think they would influence this far south. I mean, isn't this what we are trying to prevent?"

Leafiara says, "Any time you all ever asked me if I was a Rook and I said no, I was telling the truth. Nobody ever asked after I actually joined, though, by coincidence."

Speaking to Tikba, Kiyna says, "Perhaps not. Perhaps it will energize it."

Leafiara says, "The night we toasted to Draccor was when I joined."

Thrassus says, "South? I thought they were south of the Landing."

Kiyna says, "I've been sick and tired of hiding while the Remnants drag our name through more mud."

Speaking to Pukk, Vaemyr asks, "North? Also didn't Casi tell us the Wraith is very against the silver kings?"

Pukk says, "I don't think Thadston is a pawn of the Silver Kings and their puppets the Remnants but it is pointing that way."

Speaking to Tikba, Kayse assures, "Not when the trial happens."

Speaking to Kiyna, Leafiara says, "In that way, Thadston's made our job easier."

Pukk says, "No. Wraith is part of the Silver Kings." [he's got it slightly off, which Leafi didn't catch in the moment as she was too busy explaining and elaborating on other things, but she'll step in later regarding this and Kiyna is correct a bit further down too]

Leafiara says, "Just before he barged in here, I was getting around to the point that Pukk going public has only garnered favor if anything."

Speaking in Aelotian to Tikba, Kayse says something you don't understand.

Leafiara says, "And was going to suggest to Casi that more should follow suit."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kiyna says, "Our decision made for us, it seems."

Speaking to Pukk, Vaemyr asks, "Then why have the Rooks been working for him for years till very recently?"

Leafiara says, "We didn't know of the Wraith connection until the same night the rest of you did, by the way."

Leafiara says, "Casi does keep her secrets even from us at times."

Speaking to Pukk, Kiyna says, "I'm pretty sure what we heard is that the Wraith was against the Kings, not with them."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Pukk says, "I can't say. I just know that we did not want to go down the route that the old rooks did. We all refused. That is why we purged the old rooks."

Speaking to Leafiara, Tayler asks, "If you get banished, can I have your Man o' war?"

Speaking wryly to Vaemyr, Leafiara adds, "...oh, also, when I picked up that mask that night at the Black Thorns meeting and said I'd been trying to get one for six and a half years... that wasn't a lie either. Joined and it *still* took another year to acquire one."

Tikba mildly says, "All the old Rooks but one, who became the leader."

Speaking amusedly to Tayler, Leafiara says, "No, I'll sail it back to Icemule."

Vaemyr says, "So..."

Speaking thoughtfully in Aelotian to Kayse, Tikba blurts something you don't understand.

Vaemyr asks, "Do any of you know what names were on the list Samfelt gave Elidal?"

Speaking to Vaemyr, Bellaja says, "Those arrested."

Leafiara lightly jests, "Amos, Amos, he's our man? What the old knight can't, the Lion can?"

Tayler says, "Well, I suppose I'm going to go die horribly in the rift, good evening, all."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Bellaja asks, "Different list?"

Speaking to Bellaja, Vaemyr says, "The ones from Bodohal's ship."

Leafiara says, "By the way, that window there is great fun."

Bellaja says, "Ah."

Leafiara says, "I recommend it."

Leafiara says, "But only when you want to leave."

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "As for the Silver Kings, it's..."

Pukk says, "It is magical."

Leafiara ponders, "Muddy with the Silver Kings."

Leafiara says, "The idea was..."

Leafiara says, "The Wraith is trying to repel the Empire to prevent the rise of the Silver Kings in the area."

Leafiara says, "If I recall."

Kayse reticently says, "The Rooks are not the enemy--perhaps years back they were, but not anymore."

Vaemyr says, "I do wonder what the heck the Wraith's actual goal is though. I'm just assuming he was also repsonsible for Gnul's plinite, potentially other supplies of his."

Vaemyr says, "The remnants are."

Leafiara incredulously ssay, "And who would ever expect members of an underground organization to be part of Imperial government? Unthinkable..."

Kelfyr says, "Man, I hope so, that'd mean Irval owes me a cool million silvers."

Kayse exasperatedly says, "There are a lot of layers."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "It's baffling."

Speaking amusedly to Kelfyr, Leafiara asks, "Wait, what fool bet did he make?"

Speaking to Leafiara, Kelfyr says, "That Mother supplied the plinite."

Bellaja says, "This is certainly a lot to think on."

Kiyna says, "We have done nothing but aid the Landing in every invasion since I joined. Well before my campaign, lest anyone wonder."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "I don't understand it, if it was to actually drive out the empire, what they are doing doesn't make since."

Speaking to Kelfyr, Leafiara says, "Oh, excellent, silvers coming your way soon."

Speaking to Leafiara, Kelfyr says, "Gave me ten to one on a hundred thousand."

Speaking thoughtfully to Vaemyr, Tikba says, "Yes, we must know what that list said, more than ever."

Speaking to Tikba, Vaemyr says, "I was hoping the Rooks had gotten some of the names from Tolmis..."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara asks, "The only way I can make sense of it is that if Ordlyn successfully rallies enough of the town that the Empire comes to view too much of the Landing as criminal, he Wraith hopes they'll make a move?"

Leafiara says, "But even that seems dubious."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "And no, we didn't get any of the names."

Tikba says, "We did not know his loyalties at the time he boarded the ship."

Tikba wryly says, "Perhaps Irval was right all along about him."

Pukk says, "I thought that the Wraith went this hard and wanted to go hard was to pull the empire into attacking us full on because we became "lawless". Give them reason to attack."

Lylia asks, "Can we all not agree that Irval is wrong about everything?"

Lylia says, "Some things are just common ground."

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "Right."

Kiyna says, "I think on this perhaps all can agree."

Lylia exclaims, "See? Comity achieved!"

Lylia says, "Goodnight, all."

Leafiara exclaims, "Sleep well!"

Pukk says, "Once the empire takes over "for our own good and safety". The Silver Kings move in."

Leafiara mumbles, "Now I'll have to readjust this outfit again. Can't be the Rook Queen when I'm just 'a' Rook."

Leafiara takes a silver-linked rook-etched diamond circlet off her head.

Pukk says, "But I still oppose both the Silver Kings and Remnant. I'm a rook. Not a monster."

Speaking to Pukk, Vaemyr says, "Not if we're strong enough and have appropriate allies I don't think they will."

Tikba says, "I must pray. l."

Leafiara says, "Rooks aren't lockstep in everything, it should be mentioned."

Speaking to Kayse, Raelee says, "I have a question."

Tikba says, "I will see you soon, my friends."

Pukk says, "I want to only protect this town. Not start a fight with the empire that we cannot win. It is just stupid to think we would."

Leafiara says, "Pukk has done far more to protect even some settlers than I have, for example."

Pookia exclaims, "Seeya rooks and rook co-conspirators!"

Kiyna says, "Whoever leaves, you must try the window. It's great fun."

Leafiara exclaims, "You get to step out of the shadows on the roof!"

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "You all are just a group of folks who are trying to protect what you believe in, perhaps in different ways, but the source of what you want is good for this place we call home."

Speaking to Kayse, Raelee says, "You speak of the Rooks once being the enemy, not being so any longer..."

Leafiara says, "That's how we get up there so fast."

Pukk says, "Or the trap door. It's perfect."

Speaking curiously to Kayse, Raelee asks, "Why still use the name 'Rook'?"

Leafiara says, "...because we couldn't talk Casi into otherwise."

Speaking helpfully to Raelee, Tikba explains, "Freedom takes rook."

Speaking to Raelee, Kayse says, "That is not my job to change the name."

Leafiara says, "A few of us tried."

Speaking to Raelee, Kiyna says, "A question I have asked repeatedly."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Pukk says, "We want to protect but also not be tied up in red tape."

Kayse adds, "And that."

Speaking to Raelee, Chandrellia asks, "Remants seems taken already?"

Leafiara says, "Of course, by that measure, why not change the name of the Church of Koar after Chaston."

Leafiara says, "Or change the name of the Hall of Mages."

Speaking mildly to Leafiara, Tikba asks, "Indeed, why not?"

Leafiara says, "After Vlashandra and the like."

Kiyna says, "If it were my decision, we would be the Firebirds! ...And we'd shoot down that noisy airship for scrap for stealing the name."

Emperia just went north.

Leafiara says, "There's a reason my Rook bow has both a rook spirit and phoenix spirit in it..."

Leafiara yells, "Hey, come back and try the window, not the boring trapdoor!"

Vaemyr says, "I'm partial to Ravens myself..."

Chandrellia says, "And my kitten has a rook name tag."

Leafiara says, "Aww, she's gone already."

Leafiara wonders, "Just out of curiosity, who as even surprised to see some of us here?"

Kiyna says, "I may have not been forthcoming about my affiliation, but I have never been dishonest in my beliefs."

Chandrellia says, "Oh I have already gotten lots of whispers."

Leafiara says, "Strangely, I never got the whispers in my ear..."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Kiyna... but again that was probably just me being blinded."

Leafiara says, "Maybe people just assumed it without saying anything."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Pukk says, "Rooks are to be the group that protects the town from exceptional threats. Sometimes we will have to work in the shadows to avoid any retributions but that is our purpose."

Kiyna says, "...Since the cat is out of the bag, it's worth noting that this is the second time I am a Rook."

Kiyna says, "Vaemyr knows about the first time."

Leafiara muses, "I'll admit Thadston's line about a councilor meeting was pretty funny. Maybe that gives him the edge over Amos in the election."

Speaking to Kiyna, Chandrellia asks, "Dont you mean now that the noose has tightened?"

Speaking to Kiyna, Pukk says, "If you run and still get elected. Well that would prove the peoples faith in you."

Kelfyr says, "I do hope the rest of your evenings are less eventful."

Kelfyr says, "Good night."

Speaking to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "Wait I missed that."

Vaemyr says, "So, since we are being open, I guess I should tell you all about my trip to Mestanir."

Chandrellia says, "Night."

Speaking to Chandrellia, Leafiara says, "I'm not going to repeat it, but he said it was like a councilor meeting with all the old and new here."

Pukk says, "I should also say that I have been hunting Remnants in Vornavis."

Speaking mildly to Chandrellia, Leafiara says, "He worded it more strongly."

Speaking to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "Of that, I have no doubt."

Vaemyr says, "It was a while back, I looked for Renpaw, and apparently there was someone who was impersonating me a few weeks before who had been seen talking to him."

Kayse flatly says, "I knew nothing of that."

Leafiara asks, "Wait, where? He was found?"

Leafiara says, "Oh, Mestanir, you said."

Leafiara says, "Where Fahlo went in search of a lead."

Chandrellia asks, "Didnt Fahlo go to Mestinair as well?"

Chandrellia says, "He was there for months."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "He was in Mestanir, I followed a lead from a contact who told me they saw... well ME, talking with him."

Vaemyr says, "Now I suspect he's dead though."

Leafiara says, "Hmm."

Leafiara says, "And if so, we'd probably never find the body."

Leafiara says, "Could be ashes."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "My best current guess is a certain aquiantence that we've seen impersonate several people already."

Speaking to Leafiara, Chandrellia says, "So much for Amos's word on, *attemps to imitate Amos's voice* its for their own protection."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "Yeah... I keep forgetting that guy's name."

Kiyna says, "Well. It's been something of a night for me, and fortunately, my bed lies outside the Landing walls."

Vaemyr says, "I'm not sure Amos knows anything about it though, and again maybe he went somewhere else. I tried to search for information and came up empty."

Speaking to Kiyna, Kayse says, "We were not banished."

Leafiara says, "Sleep as well as you can given the... scarab."

Speaking to Kayse, Kiyna says, "I know. But we may be soon."

Speaking to Kiyna, Chandrellia asks, "May want to sleep with an extra pillow, you know, to help support your, neck?"

Speaking to Kiyna, Vaemyr says, "We still gonna talk later... a loooong talk."

Leafiara says, "Nah, Thadston doesn't have enough to go on with a trial to go for banishment."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Kiyna says, "I'm sure we will."

Kiyna says, "Until then..."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Kayse says, "I did bring her into this. But she's an adult and she can make those decisions."

Speaking to Kayse, Leafiara says, "We."

Vaemyr says, "She can, and she does."

Leafiara says, "It's true Kayse spoke with her in advance more than the rest of us did, but... still."

Speaking wryly to Leafiara, Kayse says, "No, it was I at first. You were not part of the Black Hand. It's like the gateway to the Rooks apparently..."

Leafiara asks, "Team effort?"

Kayse approaches the window and throws back the curtain and suddenly shadows swirl all about and she vanishes!

Leafiara says, "That's true, it was you at first."

Leafiara glances at a dark curtained window.

Kiyna says, "I would make the same decision again."

[Mother's Den, Safe Room]

Rows of hammocks sway lazily along the corners of the safe room, some worn and weathered while others are still pristine. One wall is cluttered with wide shelves which house dozens of small blades, crossbows, and handaxes, while another wall is home to a pair of mithril alloy shackles that dangle down and brush the floor. A curtained window provides just a small glimpse of the rooftops of Wehnimer's Landing in the distance.

Also here: Miss Chandrellia, Pukk, Faiyth, Whimweaver Leafiara, Town Councilor Vaemyr, Town Councilor Kiyna, Drazaa

Leafiara says, "Me too."

Kiyna says, "But for now..."

Pukk says, "I guess since Mother had me gather everybody. I am as much to blame."

Chandrellia exclaims, "Me three!"

Leafiara says, "Just before Thadston had us tossed out, I asked him why he thinks it is that so many past and present councilors are Rooks."

Vaemyr says, "But like she said, she managed to escape this all once... and built a good life as an adventurer. I... don't want to see that ruined by Thadston and whatever he thinks was happening here without evidence..."

Leafiara says, "I'm going to assume he didn't even try to address it."

Vaemyr says, "He accused me of being a rook a moment later."

Leafiara says, "Thadston has done more to grow the Rooks than just about anyone, given his maneuvering with the Empire."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Chandrellia says, "We allknow Thadston is famous for his temper tantrums, this is just another excuse for hm to have one."

Leafiara amusedly says, "Oh, yes, a Vaemyrook..."

Leafiara asks, "If it makes him feel better, Chamorr and Fahlo also aren't Rooks, so... three out of the past nine councilors?"

Vaemyr says, "Oh I thought Fahlo probably was."

Leafiara adds, "Though those two are sympathizers at least."

Leafiara says, "Fahlo more so."

Pukk says, "No. Fahlo was just a zealot."

Leafiara says, "Oh, by the way, when I told Thadston he was still 3 to 1 ahead of me on deals struck with the Rooks, I wasn't lying about that either despite being a member."

Pukk says, "I will say I did interview Chamorr."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "I mean, seeing some members... I'."

Vaemyr says, "Have had a few deals I guess too."

Leafiara says, "Unless joining counts as a deal, I guess, but..."

Chandrellia smirks at Vaemyr.

Leafiara gazes in amusement at Vaemyr.

Speaking to Chandrellia, Vaemyr asks, "Does getting healed by you count?"

Leafiara says, "Buying chrisms in my shop definitely counts."

Vaemyr says, "Welp."

Vaemyr says, "I'm guilty I guess."

Leafiara says, "Especially the ones with Rook symbols."

Speaking to Vaemyr, Chandrellia says, "If you ask Thadston he may say yes, and if so, the Landing is screwed."

Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "I still want to see if we can change the password or have those guards changed."

Chandrellia says, "Ok I need spells."

Pukk says, "I mean. They see Thadston and still let him in. I don't care if he had the password."

Speaking to Pukk, Vaemyr says, "I'm sure Kiyna will let you all meet in her room if you need haha."

Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "It was a bit inadequate, yeah."

Vaemyr says, "Alright I should... rest."

Leafiara exclaims, "Rest well!"

[Mother's Den, Safe Room]

Rows of hammocks sway lazily along the corners of the safe room, some worn and weathered while others are still pristine. One wall is cluttered with wide shelves which house dozens of small blades, crossbows, and handaxes, while another wall is home to a pair of mithril alloy shackles that dangle down and brush the floor. A curtained window provides just a small glimpse of the rooftops of Wehnimer's Landing in the distance.

Also here: Pukk, Faiyth, Whimweaver Leafiara, Town Councilor Vaemyr

Vaemyr says, "Goodnight you all, and... well sorry you got caught up in Thadston's attempt to save Casi, which is well what I think tonight was really about."

Leafiara says, "You're all stuck with me for now, at least."

Leafiara says, "Ah, it's not a worry."

Leafiara says, "This might have worked out for the best."

Vaemyr says, "Unfortunately she's very vulnerable now... I worry that Ordlyn will capture her first."

Pukk says, "This still breaks my heart."

Pukk approaches the window and throws back the curtain and suddenly shadows swirl all about and he vanishes!

Leafiara says, "Very possible he will."

Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "I have said for years, the Rooks would be better off if they came forward."

Leafiara says, "Pukk, don't--"

Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "Yeah, was just working on convincing Casi of that when he barged in."

Vaemyr says, "Lets hope that either you all or Thadston finds her first."

Leafiara says, "Ah well..."

Vaemyr approaches the window and throws back the curtain and suddenly shadows swirl all about and he vanishes!

>go wind

You approach the window and throw back the curtain and suddenly shadows swirl all about, engulfing you as your surroundings shift!

[Moot Hall, Rooftop]

Dark slate runs across the roof of Moot Hall, providing solid footing and an impressive view of the town square below. To the west, the great oak tree in the center of town rises up, partially obscuring the western side of the bazaar. You also see a wooden hatch and a wooden railing.

Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Town Councilor Vaemyr