North by Northwest (storyline)/2023-08-08 - A Clash of Idolonegical Differences (log)
Phoenatos 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
Mayor Alendrial meets with people at the Moot Hall orchard to relay that Stephos is alive. Weeks earlier, word had been sent to Athalia and the Earl of Estoria that Stephos had taken over the Ironhold prison, which the Idolone officials have since reclaimed, but he still eludes them.
Alendrial's spoken with future Baron Elidal and says he understands the value of the intelligence Stephos brings, so he's lending some of the more experienced soldiers that the Gryphons have deemed more battle-ready and Commander Sablo to her operation to retrieve Stephos from Idolone. Alendrial says the Idolone officials who need to know are in the know, reiterates the goals to get Stephos and leave no Remnants alive, then goes off to signal Ayred when to create a portal to Idolone.
As everyone waits, Sablo elaborates slightly more: he's presented as leading an escort mission to extradite a criminal who's done more damage in the north than the south. Soon enough, Ayred arrives and creates the portal, so the group heads in and forms up on Sablo. He leads toward the first gate, where the guard asks for his business and he explains. The gate opens and Sablo leads in, then disbands the group and says to find Stephos.
Multiple groups split up to scour the area, many making their way toward the Ironhold prison. They encounter resistance from Remnants along the way, then far more resistance once inside the prison! As the Landing adventurers begin to face casualties, Rodnay's power extends all the way from Melgorehn's Reach to retrieve the fallen and return them to the portal.
Soldiers of Idolone and Darkstone rally outside and the Remnants rally in their own right, unleashing crimson orbs in the prison! Sablo battles on the streets while Landing adventurers handle the prison, all sides slaying Remnants by the hundreds. However, still no sighting of Stephos!
Meanwhile, out on the waters in the distance, a coiling fog appears and creeps toward the docks. Several people head to the area where the Rooks had spoken with Stephos months earlier, but there's no sign of him. However, as they begin to exit the prison, Leafiara's group does catch sight of him and he says we need the streets clear. However, even as adventurers work to clear the streets, the wall of mist comes ever closer--then a bluish-white light flashes from inside and people realize what it is: the Wraith's pylon ship!
The pylon ship launches a volley of shots, setting Idolone ablaze as screams fill the night! Pylon fire catches several adventurers in plasma blasts as well! The ones alive continue to battle in the streets and Stephos eventually passes Xorus' group, asking to keep them clear as he makes his way toward the portal. Dozens of pylon shots tear Idolone buildings asunder while one group of adventurers gathers to protect the portal area--as does Sablo afterward, who says we're leaving soon with or without Stephos and calls for him to hurry up.
Stephos limps toward the portal with his walking stick, using alleyways for cover. A pylon blast nearly takes him out, but he manages to escape a building on fire and advance. As he makes it to the beach, a black-masked figure begins to pursue him--however, pylon fire misses Stephos and hits the figure, exposing the underlying flesh of his chest! Instead of a heart, it reveals a small sphere of blue energy that flickers, then fades as the man dies. Sablo asks what that was and people note the similarities to the plinite experiments with Gnul.
As Stephos is nearly at the portal, the Remnants launch one last ambush at those gathered there, but are repelled with relative ease. When he makes it, Gutstorm finally drags him through the portal to safety! Before the portal closes, Sablo collects the corpse with the energy heart to deliver to Enisius for research. After a tired Stephos jokes that it's good to be home, town guards arrive and restrain him, as he laughs and shakes his head while being led away. Sablo says good work and good night, then leaves.
Comedic Highlights
A quartet of burly deputies bursts in, closely followed by the night watchman. With great ease, the night watchman grabs Gutstorm and shackles his wrists. "I have you now! You best come along quietly, or you'll face the consequences," says the night watchman. The night watchman then drags him off. Leafiara curiously asks, "What'd he do?" Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "Hooliganism." Speaking to Leafiara, Kiyna counters, "What didn't he do?" Pukk says, "He set the alarm again." Geijon says, "He rang th' alarm orb was the mention." Leafiara suddenly asks, "Wait, someone actually got convicted for hooliganism around here for once?" Speaking amusedly to Leafiara, Tikba says, "The best candidate won."
Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Murder, disturbing the peace, hoogliganism, endangering public safety, somewhere in that wheelhouse I imagine." Speaking to Vaemyr, Tayler says, "He's not nearly nefarious enough for all that planning, or sober enough for that matter."
Speaking to Leafiara, Dendum grumbles, ""Spent evening being chased around by mob in the elf lands.....was much like landing but with nicer things to burn."
Adelynn wryly asks, "Guess things are happening, then, huh?" Speaking thoughtfully to Adelynn, Leafiara says, "It might or might not be your kind of night, depending on what response the Envoys got." Speaking mischievously to Leafiara, Adelynn quips, "Say no more."
Tikba mildly says, "We did not receive any response at all, thus far." Tikba says, "Perhaps they wrote to the mayor directly." Speaking to Tikba, Vaemyr says, "Perhaps, or perhaps they just are too busy to pay any heed to letters from a frontier town forever away." Speaking to Vaemyr, Tayler asks, "So what you're saying is it's socially acceptable to light them on fire because they ignored our missives?" Speaking to Tayler, Vaemyr says, "No? but we can point to that if they try to blame us for not trying to warn them." Kialeigh says, "Sure let's go do stuff that's dangerous and dreadfully naughty." Speaking to Vaemyr, Tayler asks, "Warn them of what? Our impending raid?" Speaking to Tayler, Tikba says, "Of the Remnant attack." Tayler amusedly says, "Yes we're raiding you for your own good, you're being invaded by Remnants, we're just going to steal this here captive..."."
Irval whispers arcane incantations, and the air about him swirls with ghostly wisps of power. Irval gestures. A thick cloud of wisps gathers around Irval and quickly spreads to cover much of the surrounding area. The cloud solidifies and resolves into a sticky web. A small human child cries out, "Endangering public safety!". His mother then sends him off for the night watchman. Irval says, "Err." A number of deputies charge in, led by the night watchman. With great ease, the night watchman grabs Irval and shackles his wrists. "I have you now! You best come along quietly, or you'll face the consequences," says the night watchman. The night watchman then drags him off.
A pair of town clerks hurry through the orchard with upturned chairs carried overhead to block the rain. One of the clerk shouts to the other as they pass, "You were right. These extra chairs did come in handy!"
Gutstorm forms several angular gestures while chanting rumbling phrases of power in the Dwarven tongue... Gutstorm gestures at a weathered salt-stained gate. A weathered salt-stained gate vibrates slightly. Speaking politely to Gutstorm, Tikba says, "Please do not attempt to magically pry open the walls of Idolone." Gutstorm removes a dried-blood and ale-crusted limb cleaver with a notched handle from in his weapon harness. Gutstorm abruptly attacks a weathered salt-stained gate! Speaking concernedly to Gutstorm, Tikba says, "Please do not attempt to physically pry open the walls of Idolone."
A guard shouts down from the tower, "That's a rag tag army there...what business?"" Tayler asks, "Rag tag? Do you know what these weapons cost?"
Pukk exclaims, "We come in peace!" Pukk whispers to the group, "Shoot to kill."
The voice of Adelynn incredulously exclaims, "What, is the whole town made up of outlaws and bandits?!" The voice of Adelynn exclaims, "How can there be this many?!"
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Why didnt we jush bribe dem for him?" Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "I think they didn't believe us about the danger posed by the Remnants." Leafiara says, "On the bright side, maybe they'll listen next time Tikba and Thrassus contact them."
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Log
Idle Chatter
[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 Gutstorm disk, the Grimsghost disk, a seed-eyed dusky-grained zebrawood mandrake wearing some grey ironwood bark armor, a flagon of Ice Drake rum, a resplendent obsidian black raven that is flying around, the sparking Dendum disk, the Gibtrel disk, the flaming Nairena disk, the Pukk disk, a bowl of eight layer stew, a loaf of round bread, a tuft-eared rusty red fox squirrel, the ivy-trimmed Aspyre disk dotted with clusters of Imaera's Lace, a ghastly open-mawed skeletal pegasus with flaring bat-like wings, a pale-faced coppery barn owl, a massive troll king hide, some wolifrew lichen, some wolifrew lichen, some wolifrew lichen, some wolifrew lichen, some wolifrew lichen, the Littlemelody disk, a bone-inlaid wooden sign that reads, "Bigger is Better. Vote for Irval!", a painted winged heart sign that reads, "Vote Saraphenia: For Love, For Wehnimer's!", 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, Blades, Town Councilor Vaemyr, Sarissa Tayler, Sir Geijon, Great Lord Grimsghost who is sitting, Preservationist Perigourd, Seneschal Dendum, Gibtrel, Lady Guennwhfar, Nairena who is sitting, Pukk, Persistance, Kialeigh, Arahnim, Irval, Drektor, Great Lady Aspyre, Disquiet who is sitting, Jouster Littlemelody, Andromalius who is sitting
Speaking to Vaemyr, Tayler says, "I hear politicians are losing their heads... I might suggest ducking if you weren't running against me." [OOC note: About eight hours earlier, Ordlyn had passed through the town square and Tikba pursued, but was then killed by an agent in the shadows.]
Pukk recites:
"Everybody join Vaemyr!"
Vaemyr asks, "Ehh? What's going on?"
Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "Good call. If anything goes horribly wrong, we can blame it on the town council as usual."
Pukk says, "Exactly."
Speaking to Vaemyr, Tayler says, "Someone made a very good attempt at taking off Tikba's head earlier."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "Join up."
Speaking idly to Vaemyr, Leafiara explains, "Ordlyn sent an assassin earlier."
Speaking to Tayler, Vaemyr says, "But Tikba is an envoy, not a politician."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk asks, "He did? Against who?"
Speaking amusedly to Vaemyr, Tikba says, "I was elected."
Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara says, "Against Tikba."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "Ewww."
Speaking to Vaemyr, Tayler asks, "What were we voting for then!?"
Speaking to Tikba, Vaemyr says, "True, but it's still a diplomatic position."
Tayler says, "An elected position."
Leafiara asks, "Wait, how is it not a political position?"
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "I was going to say. He knows better than to try to kill you again."
Speaking to Pukk, Tayler says, "Can't keep a good cleric down."
Monza says, "Vroom."
[General] Pukk exclaims, "Vot for Saraphenia! For Love, For Landing!"
Tayler says, "Insufferably hard to kill, clerics."
Tikba says, "It was unwise of me to go seeking Ordlyn alone. I am not well-suited to pursuit of shadowy foes."
Speaking to Tayler, Pukk says, "Well, with some rope, shackles..."
Speaking to Tikba, Kiyna says, "I had heard. Sorry to hear."
Speaking to Tikba, Tayler says, "Consult a shadowy figure of your own next time, plenty of them around."
Pukk says, "Okay. I won't point out Gutstorm anymore."
[General] Kialeigh thinks, "Vote for Irval.. He spends so much time in the center of town he has squatter rights...."
Leafiara considers, "Hmm, right back."
[leaves, returns]
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ye all tryta gittin me reshted."
Speaking amusedly to Tayler, Tikba says, "My companion in such matters was not available."
Leafiara says, "Heavy things to leave behind in a locker in case we get into a major battle."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Vaemyr asks, "You're wanted?"
Pukk recites:
"Everybody join Vaemyr! He will lead us into an adventure!"
The coppery barn owl moves closer to Vaemyr.
Vaemyr says, "Probably a bit of death too."
A quartet of burly deputies bursts in, closely followed by the night watchman.
With great ease, the night watchman grabs Gutstorm and shackles his wrists.
"I have you now! You best come along quietly, or you'll face the consequences," says the night watchman.
The night watchman then drags him off.
Speaking to a pale-faced coppery barn owl, Pukk says, "Glad to have you with us."
[General] Tikba loyally thinks, "Please vote for Kayse. She has led the town ably for a year and she will do so for another year."
Vaemyr says, "Oh welp."
The voice of Axanders says, "Whoops."
Vaemyr says, "I guess that answered that question."
Leafiara curiously asks, "What'd he do?"
Kialeigh asks, "Does everyone have their fruit to throw at Gutstorm?"
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "Hooliganism."
The voice of Axanders says, "I don't."
Speaking to Leafiara, Kiyna counters, "What didn't he do?"
Nalbon says, "I need some."
Pukk says, "He set the alarm again."
Geijon says, "He rang th' alarm orb was the mention."
Leafiara suddenly asks, "Wait, someone actually got convicted for hooliganism around here for once?"
Pukk says, "He denied it, but well. We all know how the night watchman doesn't make mistakes."
Speaking amusedly to Leafiara, Tikba says, "The best candidate won."
Pukk says, "Oh yeah. I had it several times."
Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Murder, disturbing the peace, hoogliganism, endangering public safety, somewhere in that wheelhouse I imagine."
Monza says, "Lets go be bad."
Kialeigh says, "You mean stab people in the back."
Monza says, "I will squirt water in the guards face if you go first."
Vaemyr says, "Gutstorm was Ordlyn all along and the constable figured it out."
Speaking to Vaemyr, Tayler says, "He's not nearly nefarious enough for all that planning, or sober enough for that matter."
Kialeigh asks, "Is this the same rumor that says Irval is the new Rook's Mother?"
The coppery barn owl hoots at Perigourd.
The coppery barn owl hoots at Perigourd.
Monza says, "Im sure the town will rally and feed us fruits."
Speaking to Tayler, Vaemyr says, "Could all be an elaborate ploy."
Perigourd cocks his head at a pale-faced coppery barn owl.
Speaking to Kialeigh, Kiyna says, "Irval would make a terrible Mother."
The coppery barn owl drops an owl feather.
The coppery barn owl hoots at Perigourd.
Perigourd says, "Aha."
Perigourd picks up an owl feather.
Perigourd nods appreciatively to the coppery barn owl.
Irval says, "Hold this."
Speaking to Kiyna, Kialeigh says, "Yeah he'd definitely keep us honest."
Kialeigh exclaims, "We don't want that!"
The coppery barn owl carefully picks up a small apple with one of his clawed feet.
Leafiara amiably says, "Well, it's nice to see everyone in a good mood at least."
Monza says, "Everyone fired up."
Nairena asks, "What we doing?"
Speaking to Leafiara, Dendum grumbles, ""Spent evening being chased around by mob in the elf lands.....was much like landing but with nicer things to burn."
Speaking uncertainly to Dendum, Tikba asks, "What did you do?"
Kiyna says, "One moment..."
Leafiara sagely asks, "What happens in the Elven Nations stays in the Elven Nations?"
Speaking to Tikba, Dendum says, ""Eh...there was riot...was just...avoiding everything."
Speaking dubiously to Dendum, Tikba asks, "You started a riot?"
Speaking to Nairena, Vaemyr says, "Well Alendrial mentioned she might be asking our assitence tonight, perhaps related to Stephos, so perhaps that, perhaps being murdered by exploding orbs of remnants in the streets, perhaps a little of column A and B."
Dendum exclaims, "The Riot was already started!"
Nairena says, "Them city elves be some crazy wild folks."
Speaking to Dendum, Vaemyr asks, "Riot?"
Speaking to Irval, Kialeigh says, "I saw Ordlyn run through town center earlier."
Pukk says, "Oh yeah. That's what it was."
Speaking to Tikba, Dendum says, ""The Dusk Coven started it."
Leafiara earnestly says, "I for one am ready to kill many dozen Remnants if that's what we're up to."
Speaking to Leafiara, Nairena says, "Them city elves be some crazy wild folks."
Pukk says, "Remnants need to die."
Speaking uncertainly to Dendum, Tayler says, "I sure wouldn't recommend burning any Gilded Talon consortium property, if you were looking for targets, no sir."
Tikba carefully says, "Ah, I see."
Seaward Gutstorm just arrived.
Nairena says, "That doesnt sound very fun."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Vaemyr asks, "Get things all worked out with the constable?"
Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "You missed it all. It was so fun."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Kinna."
Speaking curiously to Gutstorm, Leafiara asks, "Did your time?"
Aspyre put an uncut diamond in her sapphire velvet pouch.
The voice of Axanders says, "Sorry, I didn't know ya a wanted criminal."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "Alendrial stopped by and gave us all some really rare booze. It was great."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Geijon says, "I'd not have charged you."
Kialeigh says, "He paid his due..."
Speaking pleasedly to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "Excellent, now Enisius won't have to worry about losing his best agent."
Speaking carefully to Dendum, Tikba says, "Then the Dusk Coven was involved in matters on both sides of the Dragonspine."
Speaking to Tikba, Dendum says, ""Yes....without a doubt."
Irval asks, "We have a head count on the number of slaves accompanying the Krolvin ?"
Speaking to Irval, Kiyna says, "Not as such, no."
Tayler says, "More than one, less than one thousand."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ye know, shpendin time in da jail, it changesh a dwarf."
Kialeigh says, "Well that fully narrows it down."
Speaking to Tayler, Irval says, "Well there's that at least."
Nairena asks, "What?"
Speaking to Tikba, Dendum says, ""We now know three....but...if the visions are to be believed there is another."
Nairena asks, "A thousand?"
Speaking to Nairena, Tayler says, "Less than, probably."
Speaking to Tikba, Dendum says, ""At least another."
Speaking to Perigourd, Geijon says, "Thanks for letting me present'm."
Speaking to Geijon, Perigourd says, "Of course."
Speaking to Nairena, Tayler says, "But probably more than one."
Irval exclaims, "Mandis shard!"
Speaking skeptically to Dendum, Kiyna asks, "Visions?"
Speaking to Kiyna, Dendum says, ""Rituals...visions...such things yes."
Speaking to Dendum, Kiyna asks, "Which absentee god is doing shadow puppets this time?"
Speaking to Kiyna, Dendum remarks, ""They summoned some type of spirit in the North.....it is not known where the visions come from perhaps the lord of night...."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Kialeigh says, "It would clash with yer eyes."
Speaking to Kiyna, Dendum says, ""Visions or not we have now met enough of them to know they are more than smoke."
Speaking drunkenly to Kialeigh, Gutstorm slurs, "Me jush got outta jail."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Kialeigh asks, "So yer thinking of trying on a skirt?"
Monza says, "Good times for a storms."
Speaking to Dendum, Kiyna asks, "Enough of what, in this case? You said something about three?"
Speaking to Gutstorm, Kialeigh says, "That's kinda how I felt when I got outta jail too."
Speaking to Kiyna, Dendum says, ""Powerful followers of Lornon."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Kialeigh says, "But the pegasus gave me the skirt.. not jail so."
Speaking to Pukk, Tayler says, "I think your forecasting was off."
A loud clap of thunder shakes the heavens.
Speaking to Tayler, Pukk says, "Nope. I'm good."
Vaemyr says, "Storm getting worse."
Irval says, "That was telling..."
Speaking to Pukk, Tayler says, "NOW you are."
Kialeigh exclaims, "And I forgot my parasol today!"
Irval says, "See what the stones."
Speaking to Dendum, Kiyna says, "If deities had any inclination to help, they wouldn't couch their mystic visions in so many vagaries that it's not even know from whence the visions come."
Speaking to Dendum, Kiyna says, "Seems like a large waste of time, to me."
Speaking to Kiyna, Dendum says, ""One started a conflict that was almost a war, one infiltrated the highest levels of Ta'illistim, and if the name is correct one managed to sneak a blade past a host of guards......blasphemous beliefs aside they are a danger....and one more is still working undetected where they do the most damage."
Irval says, "Recklessness will lead to conflict of our health."
Irval exclaims, "So sayeth the stones!"
Mucarluk says, "Nothing like a some good rain to clean everything up."
Arahnim says, "Praise the stones."
Tayler says, "If the stones toldeth you to jumpeth off a bridge."
Speaking to Tayler, Irval says, "Absolutely not, the stones are just a means of communicating with ancestor spirits."
Thunder grumbles loudly in the distannce.
Speaking to Irval, Tayler asks, "What would they know of current events?"
Leafiara considers, "It's almost like the thunder is griping."
Irval says, "They are always watching..."
Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Or the storm reminding us it's still storming."
Tayler says, "Perhaps whoever sent them to the gate needed to do a more thorough job then."
Kialeigh asks, "Those who forget the past are doomed to... fail history lessons?"
Speaking to Irval, Kiyna asks, "How do you know? Can you see them?"
Kialeigh says, "I forget how the saying goes."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Mucarluk says, "Thats why you need a hat."
Speaking to Kiyna, Irval says, "Most of the time , yes."
Speaking to Irval, Kiyna asks, "If you can see them, why do you need stones to communicate?"
Pukk says, "What is there to worry about? Tonight it going to go good. Nothing will happen."
Geijon says, "Faith is a wonder."
Faiyth says, "Ahhh. That's so sweet."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Mucarluk says, "Doesnt protect you from rain to the face."
Tayler says, "Voln teaches that you should hit spirits with swords."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "She not all dat."
Speaking to Kiyna, Irval says, "Because just because you can see something, doesnt mean you can hear em."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ow."
Awaiting Alendrial
[General] Alendrial thinks, "Good evening."
Pukk yells, "Irval laughs at any and all danger! He dares you to come at him!"
Kataric asks, "Did Irval finally kidnap someone?"
[General] Kiyna thinks, "Evening, Mayor."
[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Evening Alendiral."
Pukk says, "Alendrial."
[General] Leafiara amiably greets, "Good eve!"
Irval says, "Can't kidnap the willing."
Irval says, "And no not alendrial."
Kialeigh says, "He better kidnap only me."
[General] Tikba politely greets, "Mayor."
[General] Pukk thinks, "Madam Mayor."
Kataric says, "Well, I had hopes."
[General] Gutstorm drunkenly exclaims, "Maddum mayer! am wrongfully accused offa crime am not commit!"
Nalbon says, "Was in your box."
[General] Tikba bemusedly asks, "What is the charge, Gutstorm?"
[General] Gutstorm drunkenly thinks, "Being handsum."
Adelynn wryly asks, "Guess things are happening, then, huh?"
[General] Irval thinks, "He means hooligism."
Speaking thoughtfully to Adelynn, Leafiara says, "It might or might not be your kind of night, depending on what response the Envoys got."
Kialeigh says, "Always something cooking around here."
[General] Kelfyr asks, "More likely being handsy. Or clawsy, I suppose?"
Speaking mischievously to Leafiara, Adelynn quips, "Say no more."
Tikba mildly says, "We did not receive any response at all, thus far."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "If me am born a hooligan, how can me be charged wittit?"
Monza asks, "Whats cookings?"
Tikba says, "Perhaps they wrote to the mayor directly."
[General] Irval thinks, "Think he ran outta booze I think..."
Monza says, "No one told me to bring food."
Kialeigh says, "Smells like something with pork."
Speaking to Kialeigh, Pukk says, "Gutstorm."
Leafiara considers, "Maybe the Remnants already infiltrated Idolone and intercepted the communication..."
Monza asks, "Sandwiches?"
[General] Irval thinks, "Which I guess quantifies as an emergency for Gutstorm."
Speaking to Tikba, Vaemyr says, "Perhaps, or perhaps they just are too busy to pay any heed to letters from a frontier town forever away."
Tikba mildly says, "I suppose that would explain Ordlyn's ire."
Speaking to Monza, Kialeigh says, "I will not partake in the Gutstorm sandwiches. Please leave me out of that event."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Wut now?"
Monza says, "That does sounds tasty."
Speaking to Vaemyr, Tayler asks, "So what you're saying is it's socially acceptable to light them on fire because they ignored our missives?"
Adelynn whispers something to Kialeigh.
Kiyna optimistically says, "Hopefully all is well and those in Idolone are amenable to a guarded transfer of Stephos."
Monza asks, "Who has the basket of pork?"
Kialeigh whispers something to Adelynn.
Speaking to Tayler, Vaemyr says, "No? but we can point to that if they try to blame us for not trying to warn them."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me am a victem offa shociety me am casht into."
Monza says, "Always just a promise of snacks."
Kialeigh says, "Sure let's go do stuff that's dangerous and dreadfully naughty."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ye think da Mayer opent her offish yet?"
Monza exclaims, "Snacks!"
Speaking affably to Vaemyr, Adelynn asks, "Buying me a drink tonight?"
Speaking to Vaemyr, Tayler asks, "Warn them of what? Our impending raid?"
Monza exclaims, "Must buy us all drinks!"
Speaking to Tayler, Tikba says, "Of the Remnant attack."
Mauss hopefully asks, "Any healers about?"
Tayler amusedly says, "Yes we're raiding you for your own good, you're being invaded by Remnants, we're just going to steal this here captive..."."
Speaking to Adelynn, Vaemyr says, "If I had one on me..."
Monza says, "Please armor support."
Speaking to Vaemyr, Adelynn teases, "Come on, I hear it's good campaigning."
Monza says, "Im so small."
Speaking to Monza, Mauss says, "Need ta reset."
Speaking to Adelynn, Vaemyr says, "I can't exactly go run off with everyone following me unfortunately."
Speaking to Adelynn, Kialeigh says, "He's our spirit provider."
Monza exclaims, "I can carry a box and some clothes!"
Nalbon says, "What did you need."
Speaking to Monza, Mauss says, "I gotcha after ya reset."
Leafiara says, "Hmm, the mayor taking so long to gather us is worrisome."
Adelynn whispers something to Vaemyr.
Tayler says, "Surely she's not dead already."
Geijon says, "Mayors do drop dead here."
Monza asks, "Whats a reset?"
Tikba says, "We would no doubt know if she had died."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Maybe she got hauled off byda Night Washmen on falsh charges too."
Monza says, "Sounds painful."
Speaking wryly to Gutstorm, Adelynn exclaims, "They weren't false charges, you rang the damn alarm bell!"
Monza says, "Yayy."
[General] Alendrial thinks, "I am in the orchard. I have a story to tell."
Speaking to Tikba, Tayler says, "Probably."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara ponders, "Well, she did make a move against Manard, so..."
Monza exclaims, "I learned stuffs!"
Speaking drunkenly to Adelynn, Gutstorm slurs, "No one shaw me."
Leafiara relievedly says, "Oh, there she is."
Vaemyr says, "Ok to the orchard we go."
Speaking cheekily to Vaemyr, Leafiara asks, "Remember th way?"
Villorn says, "This be the most people i have seen in this here center in a long time."
[travel]
The Stephos Situation
[Moot Hall, Orchard]
A large garden stretches out beneath the shadow of Moot Hall, where rows and rows of apple trees flourish in abundance. In the center of the orchard stands a speckled dark grey granite fountain surrounded by hand-carved red oak benches. Thick stone walls rise up behind the building, shielding the area from the rest of the town, and a carved wooden door leads back inside. You also see a spiraled wooden pedestal with a small birdseed bowl on it and a large canvas hammock.
Alendrial says, "Good evening."
Leafiara affably greets, "Good eve!"
Speaking pointedly to Gutstorm, Adelynn exclaims, "I heard you say you were going to do it, you ran off, moment later the alarm was sounded!"
Speaking to Alendrial, Vaemyr says, "Evening."
Speaking haughtily to Gutstorm, Adelynn scolds, "I can put two and two together, you know."
Speaking to Alendrial, Mucarluk says, "Mayor."
Speaking to Adelynn, Tayler says, "Circumstantial at best."
Vaemyr says, "Due to the sitings earlier of Ordlyn, probably should keep an eye out for orbs."
Speaking brightly to Alendrial, Adelynn greets, "Hi mayor!"
Irval whispers arcane incantations, and the air about him swirls with ghostly wisps of power.
Irval gestures.
A thick cloud of wisps gathers around Irval and quickly spreads to cover much of the surrounding area. The cloud solidifies and resolves into a sticky web.
A small human child cries out, "Endangering public safety!". His mother then sends him off for the night watchman.
Irval says, "Err."
Speaking to Alendrial, Adelynn adds, "I don't think I ever congratulated you on your victory, so..."
Adelynn brightly concludes, "Congrats!"
A number of deputies charge in, led by the night watchman.
With great ease, the night watchman grabs Irval and shackles his wrists.
"I have you now! You best come along quietly, or you'll face the consequences," says the night watchman.
The night watchman then drags him off.
Speaking to an enormous sticky web, Leafiara states, "Welp."
Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "Welp indeed."
A pair of town clerks hurry through the orchard with upturned chairs carried overhead to block the rain. One of the clerk shouts to the other as they pass, "You were right. These extra chairs did come in handy!"
Kiyna says, "Was Irval just..."
Leafiara exclaims, "Chairs!"
Kialeigh says, "Great.. the last time he went to jail amazing things happened."
Preceded by a droning whine, the Firebird breaks through the cloud cover and begins its descent.
Kialeigh says, "This bode well for me tonight."
Kelfyr says, "Speaking of hooliganism."
Speaking politely to Kiyna, Tikba explains, "Endangering public safety."
Arahnim says, "Err...he casted web...in case Ordlyn came by."
Alendrial slowly empties her lungs.
Speaking to Kiyna, Vaemyr says, "Can't just go leaving webs about a perfectly good orchard..."
Alendrial nods at Adelynn.
Alendrial says, "Thank you."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Should me shound da alarm to let folk know bout Ordlyn?"
Speaking amusedly to Alendrial, Tikba says, "You were about to tell us a story."'
Kialeigh says, "He knows not to use webs in public, only in private."
Leafiara amiably says, "We're all ears."
Alendrial nods at Tikba.
Pukk says, "Oooh story."
The Firebird lands nearby, the sound of its engines dimming away.
Leafiara adds, "Especially once the Firebird quiets down."
Speaking brightly to Kialeigh, Adelynn says, "Now -that- sounds fun."
Speaking to Kialeigh, Mucarluk asks, "That was an accidental web release then?"
Kialeigh whispers something to Adelynn.
Alendrial gazes up into the heavens.
Alendrial smirks.
Leafiara nods knowingly.
Alendrial says, "Stephos is alive."
Speaking to Mucarluk, Kialeigh says, "Yes he prematurally webbed."
Mucarluk says, "Happens to the best of us."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "The end? or more to shtory?"
Alendrial smirks at Gutstorm.
Gutstorm wiggles his ears at Alendrial.
Speaking to Alendrial, Kiyna asks, "That's only part of the good news we need. How about the rest?"
Alendrial says, "Word was sent to Athalia Malwind weeks ago, and to the Earl of Estoria of the current situation of Stephos at the time."
Alendrial says, "The imperials in Idolone have since reclaimed control of the Ironhold prison."
Speaking drunkenly to Leafiara, Gutstorm whispers aloud, "Dat Cryheart girlfriend."
Leafiara says, "Hmm."
Kelfyr asks, "Huzzah?"
Pukk says, "Drat."
Pukk says, "I mean...I see."
Speaking hesitantly to Alendrial, Adelynn asks, "Should we care about the Imperials losing or gaining territory or facilities?"
Alendrial says, "Stephos's arrangement is no more. But, as he has all of his life, he still eludes the officials."
Irval says, "Ok."
Alendrial says, "Reclaiming is good."
Alendrial nods at Adelynn.
Tikba asks, "Then he is not within the Ironhold?"
Adelynn wryly remarks, "Til they try to claim -our- lands."
Irval says, "Bad idea to prematurely set a trap for a possible attack. Having Ordylnn sighted makes me nervous."
Adelynn mutters something about colonialism.
Irval says, "Especially in a large gathering."
Vaemyr asks, "So is he still hiding in Idolone as a fugitive?"
Kelfyr says, "I suppose that makes our request to loan him to the town trickier to fulfill."
Leafiara says, "So I'm guessing that--yeah, what Kelfyr said."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Yeshterday da tree had green apple, wot give?"
Faiyth says, "Until it affects the landing people no one cares."
Alendrial says, "Yes, and no."
[Realm] The invoker thinks, "Residents of Wehnimer's Landing, I am currently at Town Square, Small Park and offering spells to those in need."
Mucarluk says, "By that time it is to late."
Kiyna says, "...One moment."
Faiyth asks, "Maybe they're painting the apples red?"
Alendrial says, "I've spoken with Lord Elidal days ago, before the Bodohal trial mind you..."
Alendrial says, "We will not be invading Idolone to steal Stephos from the imperials."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Faiyth says, "You seem in fine health so clearly they aren't poison."
Kelfyr says, "Well, sure, kinda pointless if he's not there."
Vaemyr says, "Well that's good, I think."
Alendrial says, "...but we will be likely rooting out Remnants within Idolone, to make a way for him to join us."
Alendrial says, "Oh, he is still in Idolone."
Alendrial says, "He is just stuck."
Irval asks, "Could use diplomatic channels to request his release into protective custody through Elidal?"
Alendrial says, "His operation is lost, but he cannot leave."
Tayler asks, "Has he tried smuggling himself in a pickle barrel?"
Tikba politely says, "I have already done exactly that."
Pukk says, "I like rooting remnants."
Leafiara says, "I've no doubt they're all over Idolone as we speak."
Leafiara nods.
Tikba wryly says, "Well, except that Elidal was not required."
'Alendrial nods at Leafiara.
Vaemyr asks, "Ahh so our official work is to help get rid of the Remnants, and if he happens to escape with us during that time, then so be it?"
Alendrial says, "They are expecting us, I am sure."
Leafiara agrees with Alendrial.
Vaemyr says, "Be back in a moment."
Speaking to Alendrial, Tayler says, "That is the downside of open meetings."
Perigourd asks, "So he's not to be turned over to the proper authorities where he's supposed to be serving a sentence?"
Speaking hesitantly to Irval, Adelynn asks, "Isn't Elidal in charge of the nearby outpost then? Doesn't he like the Ember Vale? Would he even be inclined to aid us diplomatically if we're going to shelter the refugees from Glaoveln?"
Perigourd says, "Should he be found in this operation, that is."
[General] Anamarii exclaims, "Good night!"
Speaking to Adelynn, Kelfyr says, "He doesn't like them so much as have something they want, and want something they have."
Speaking to Tikba, Geijon asks, "I recall th' Envoys wanted a prisoner allowance and now he's an escapee with warrants?"
Alendrial says, "No, we will be taking Stephos, if he makes it out alive."
[General] Monza asks, "Cookies!?"
Speaking uncertainly to Kelfyr, Adelynn replies, "Guess I missed something."
Speaking to Adelynn, Irval says, "Elidal seems to be a rational individual. And regardless of creed or race, if they treat with him peacefullby , then im sure he would do the same."
Alendrial says, "Elidal and I will discuss what justice looks like for him at a later date."
Alendrial says, "The would be Baron understands the value of what Stephos may bring, intelligence wise."
Leafiara says, "You're saying you've arranged something with Elidal about--"
Leafiara says, "Ah, you are."
Adelynn remarks, "Last I heard, Elidal was about us -not- initiating conflict with the reivers."
Speaking to Adelynn, Kelfyr says, "There's a prisoner exchange to occur tomorrow."
Speaking to Adelynn, Irval says, "Thats because there is still the matter of a hostage exchange to consider."
Alendrial says, "Ayred will soon arrive, and open a portal from this orchard, to the docks of Idolone."
Kialeigh says, "He was last talking about tricking them by putting a tracker during the exchange."
Kialeigh says, "So... not such a big fan anymore."
Adelynn understandingly says, "Oh, oh! I guess I did miss some things."
Tayler asks, "Oh, tonight?"
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Tonite?!"
Speaking to Alendrial, Kiyna says, "Be a lot faster than the last time I went there."
Irval says, "Which will be in jeopardy I fear, when the reivers learn of the refugees of Krolvin."
Leafiara amiably says, "Works for me."
Vaemyr says, "Well if anyone needs spells, the invoker is still in the park."
Alendrial says, "Yes, tonight."
Kelfyr says, "Well, in that case, a moment..."
Speaking hesitantly to Alendrial, Adelynn asks, "What ... for?"
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Am gotta tinkle afore we go."
Speaking hurriedly to Vaemyr, Leafiara says, "Also works for me. Just a moment."
[goes, gets invoked, returns]
Speaking to Alendrial, Vaemyr says, "Portal is a good idea, more chance of a surprise."
Leafiara says, "I doubt it'll surprise them, to be honest."
Kiyna says, "I know the docks of Idolone well. I spent hours there haggling merchants down. They don't give easy."
Tikba says, "If Idolone expects us, the Remnants will as well."
Speaking to Alendrial, Adelynn asks, "I thought you just said we weren't invading to try to get Stephos?"
Alendrial says, "Some Darkstonian soldiers will also be joining us, the ones the Gryphons have deemed more experienced from training and ready to go."
Tikba wryly says, "And we must hope Idolone expects us."
Speaking to Adelynn, Tayler says, "We're "Invading" and Stephos is going to "Escape into our custody"."
Alendrial says, "...and while I will not be joining on the mission...Elidal is sending a representative as well to help with the mission."
Alendrial glances at a carved wooden door.
Leafiara asks, "Samfelt?"
Commander Sablo just marched stiffly out of a carved wooden door.
Tikba says, "We are not invading. We are aiding the Earl of Estoria in driving off a criminal element."
Leafiara surprisedly says, "Oh."
Irval says, "Ahah."
Speaking respectfully to Sablo, Tikba says, "Commander."
Speaking wryly to Tayler, Adelynn replies, "Sounds a lot like an invasion to me."
Dendum says, "Ahh we get the rolton ass to save a rolton backside..."
Sablo clanks the metal of his tomahawks together for good measure.
Vaemyr says, "Well that's a bit of a surprise I guess."
Speaking to Tikba, Tayler says, "That's why I said "Invading"."
Irval asks, "Sablo, met the new Mayor yet?"
Alendrial says, "Idolone officials who need to know, are in the know."
Speaking uncertainly to Dendum, Tikba says, "That is what a rolton backside is."
Tayler says, "The air quotes are very important."
Alendrial says, "Which, has likely also tipped off some of the Remnants."
Speaking to Tikba, Dendum says, ""There are an abundance of them in this story."
Alendrial says, "The Wraith may be short, but he has long fingers."
Speaking pragmatically to Tikba, Adelynn says, "I can't imagine their officials will be super pleased with our little sovereign town sending armed soldiers directly into the heart of their land."
Pukk says, "Everybody ready up."
A town clerk struggles in a long piece of webbing between two trees, barely managing to escape it before the sticky tendrils dissipate in the pouring rain. The clerk rushes into Moot Hall, looking slightly flustered.
Speaking sagely to Pukk, Leafiara says, "Born ready."
Sablo twists his head slightly, cracking his neck. He looks relieved.
Shallimar deeply says, "Got my longfellas right here."
Tikba reprovingly says, "I fear that poor clerk's safety was endangered."
Alendrial says, "I will send Ayred soon, when the portal opens..."
Speaking gratefully to Alendrial, Leafiara says, "Thank you."
Kiyna says, "Eyes out for orbs. Flee the area, or if you're very bold and very quick, try to grab one and run away from others."
Tayler says, "Or throw a giantman on top of it, they should absorb a good bit of the impact."
Alendrial says, "Find Stephos."
Vaemyr says, "We may need to split up to cover more ground as well."
Dendum says, "So...Darkstone and Gryphons are helping Stephos...escape from where Stephos is suppose to be..."
Dendum works his fingers under his warg leather hood and scratches his head.
Speaking to Vaemyr, Leafiara agrees, "I'm counting on it."
Alendrial says, "...when it comes to the Remnants...as our soon krolvin neighbots might say...shkela rkog, shkelakra rkog."
Alendrial nods.
Mayor Alendrial just went into a carved wooden door.
Further Mission Details
Speaking to Dendum, Kiyna says, "With the blessing of those in Idolone who are in charge."
Leafiara curiously asks, "Anyone know the translation of that?"
Faiyth says, "You all need to invest in higher walls.."
Leafiara says, "I'm assuming it means something to the effect of 'kill, kill, die'."
Kiyna says, "Probably something like "Kill 'em dead"."
Tayler says, "Given it's Krolvin, I'm going to assume it's Kill them all"."
Sablo says, "Take none, leave none."
Leafiara nods understandingly at Sablo.
Speaking to Leafiara, Dendum says, ""Rkog is none or some such."
Speaking to Sablo, Tayler asks, "Speak much Krol, do you?"
Faiyth says, "Sounds like lunch."
Sablo says, "Only enough to spit at them as they bleed."
Sablo nods at Tayler.
Leafiara pleasedly says, "Sounds good, I'm up for some bloodshed."
Tayler flashes a wide grin at Sablo.
Speaking to Tikba, Leafiara says, "Vengeance for earlier."
Dendum says, "If anyone finds yellow Diamond need two more."
Speaking to Sablo, Arahnim asks, "Killing time?"
Sablo says, "Now, listen up."
Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "I'm just waiting for blameless to somehow be among them."
Sablo says, "Your Mayor left out a few minor details."
Speaking to Vaemyr, Tayler says, "They die too... with enough effort."
Speaking wryly to Sablo, Adelynn asks, "Such as how I'm getting paid for this little excursion?"
In a perfect imitation of Sablo, from behind Sablo, a voice says, "Blah blah blah."
Speaking to Adelynn, Kialeigh says, "Well definitely not in kisses."
Lylia breezily asks, "I heard there was a need for a few more hands?"
Mucarluk says, "We hunt down and kill a stephon fellow."
Speaking to Lylia, Kiyna says, "We'll be in Idolone in a matter of minutes."
Speaking helpfully to Lylia, Leafiara says, "The more killing power, the better."
Vaemyr says, "Any help is probably appreciated."
Speaking wryly to Lylia, Tikba says, "Or a need for the Remnants to have fewer hands."
Lylia says, "I think that could be accomplished too."
Speaking to Mucarluk, Irval says, "I think this is more of an extraction."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "We notta onna dippamatic misshoin for peach?"
Sablo says, "I'm unclear the finer points Lord Elidal worked out with Idolone leaders, and I don't care. To the citizens of Idolone, I am leading an escort mission to Idolone to arrange for the extradition of a criminal. Some worthless pirate, who knows. Someone who's done more damage in the north than the south."
Speaking to Mucarluk, Kiyna says, "And we're not killing him, we're bringing him back."
Sablo says, "When we get to the prison, one of two things might happen."
Mucarluk says, "So we rough him up a little."
Faiyth says, "Oh I'm there. I hate pirates."
A town clerk peeks from behind the side of a carved wooden door that leads back inside, gazes at Commander Sablo worriedly and then vanishes into the interior of Moot Hall once again.
Sablo says, "If your Mayor is good at what she does, word reached her husband and he'll slither out from his rock for the hundreth time."
Faiyth says, "Death to all pirates."
Sablo glances at a carved wooden door.
Sablo says, "Or..."
Leafiara says, "I've no doubt he will."
Speaking to Faiyth, Tayler asks, "There... are no actual pirates, have you been listening?"
Sablo says, "Your Wraithlings will pop out and we'll paint the streets with their blood."
Leafiara agrees, "I've no doubt of that either."
Speaking to Sablo, Kiyna says, "Or both."
Vaemyr says, "Or probably both."
Sablo says, "And..yeah."
Speaking to Tayler, Faiyth says, "That's the kinda thing a pirate says..."
Sablo says, "If we're lucky..."
Sablo says, "Both."
Sablo nods.
Tikba amusedly says, "As you say."
Irval says, "Im for the latter."
Tayler says, "Both is good."
Leafiara says, "No need for luck in this case. They'll be there."
Speaking to Irval, Kiyna says, "On this, we agree."
Speaking to Kiyna, Irval asks, "How things change, funny init?"
Speaking to Sablo, Vaemyr asks, "Does that mean you would like us to follow you intiially?"
Speaking to Kiyna, Tayler asks, "Did you just agree with Irval?"
Speaking impatiently to Sablo, Adelynn says, "Fine, fine, but any loot I find is mine to keep. It's the least, since the Mayor neglected to work out any sort of contract with me."
Sablo asks, "There's no baby grifflets, and kobold farmers. So we good? Any questions?"
Speaking to Tayler, Kiyna says, "It's incredible, the things that happen in the Landing."
Sablo asks, "Anyone want to talk about their feelings first?"
Sablo smirks.
Irval shows Sablo his baby grifflet.
Sablo says, "Or you ready to do the damn job."
Leafiara says, "I feel in the mood for slaughter."
Speaking to Sablo, Tayler asks, "Depends, what's your hourly rate?"
Faiyth says, "Leave the kobolds out of these fights."
Speaking to Sablo, Dendum asks, ""You come out looking like a roltons-arse or grow into it?"
Lylia says, "I am always ready."
Speaking to Sablo, Adelynn says, "I like you."
Speaking to Sablo, Pukk asks, "How does that make you feel?"
Tikba says, "I am sure you will have no complaint."
Goldstr exclaims, "I never seek blood!"
Sablo says, "We're still waiting for you to grow into something, little runt."
Sablo nods at Dendum.
Speaking coyly to Tayler, Adelynn says, "Probably less than mine."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ye leaf da sheriff alone!"
Gutstorm pokes Sablo in the ribs.
Speaking in Faendryl to Xorus, Lylia says something you don't understand.
Irval asks, "On the landing of the grifflet shall we head out?"
Faiyth says, "No putting kick me signs on the fighters."
Adelynn muses, "Wonder if it'll be storming in Idolone, too."
Speaking to Irval, Leafiara says, "The portal's not open yet."
Speaking to Sablo, Geijon asks, "So you're doing this?"
Speaking to Irval, Kiyna says, "I no longer agree with you. Put it away."
Speaking to Adelynn, Tayler says, "Hopefully, helps wash the blood off the plate."
Speaking to Kiyna, Irval exclaims, "Its away, its away!"
Speaking to himself, Mucarluk asks, "What have I got myself into?"
Tayler says, "I need a squire."
Kialeigh says, "The grifflet ends all conversations."
Enter Idolone
Lord Ayred just came out of a carved wooden door.
Speaking to Mucarluk, Leafiara reminds, "The Landing."
Sablo nods at Ayred.
You see Lord Ayred.
He appears to be a Half-Elf.
He is average height. He appears to be very young. He has pale pink eyes and milky white skin. He has long, bone white hair tied back in a ponytail. He has a straight nose and scars along his neck and hands. He has scars along his bare feet and his mouth is disfigured, his lips seemingly melded together and tiny bits of wires woven into his cheeks.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing an old silver-hued pouch, and a long flowing ivory robe.
Speaking to Mucarluk, Kelfyr says, "Nothing yet."
Speaking to Mucarluk, Irval asks, "Ever seen what happens when a rolton gets loose in a potter's shop?"
Speaking to Mucarluk, Irval says, "Something like that."
Speaking to Irval, Kialeigh asks, "Awful Pottery?"
Ayred holds out his hands, turning his palms in a circular fashion as swirling white light appears before him, twisting like ghostly energy.
Shallimar deeply says, "Its baaaaas."
Mucarluk says, "Lots of broken pottery."
Speaking to Kialeigh, Irval says, "Lots of broken pottery."
[General] Pukk exclaims, "Rooks in town. Stand ready and protect the town!"
Kiyna says, "Form up on Vaemyr. We might have to split up when we get there."
[General] Leafiara adds, "And if anything goes awry, do send word."
Kiyna adds, "Also, vote for Vaemyr!"
The white energy spins and churns until it forms a portal near the hammock.
Vaemyr says, "Or form up on whomever you are comfortable with..."
Ayred nods.
Lord Ayred just went into a carved wooden door.
Adelynn wryly asks, "I look okay?"
Tikba asks, "Shall we?"
Vaemyr says, "Alrighty..."
Commander Sablo just went through a swirling white portal.
Town Councilor Vaemyr's group just went through a swirling white portal.
[Idolone, Sandy Beach]
Broken shells and various sized rocks litter the ground, partially concealing the sandy path that leads to the west. An occasional breeze brings a mixed aroma of sea salt and fish, and the crashing waves produce a stinging sea spray. You also see the sparking Dendum disk, a swirling white portal and an old wooden dock.
[Idolone, Sandy Beach]
Broken shells and various sized rocks litter the ground, partially concealing the sandy path that leads to the west. An occasional breeze brings a mixed aroma of sea salt and fish, and the crashing waves produce a stinging sea spray. You also see the Tayler disk, the Pukk disk, the alabaster Kialeigh disk with interlocking silver knotwork, the Shallimar disk, the Arahnim disk, the Vaemyr disk, the bright pine green Faiyth disk hung with tiny ceramic kobolds, the leaf-shrouded Kelfyr disk encircled by overlapping leaves, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the skull-shaped Irval disk, a bright-eyed darkly clouded kitten with elongated tufty ears and a spiked veil iron collar, the sparking Dendum disk, a swirling white portal and an old wooden dock.
Leafiara says, "Very useful."
Irval says, "This is the place."
Sablo nods.
Kiyna says, "Aye, I remember it."
Sablo says, "Join me, for now."
Adelynn muses, "Interesting."
Sablo says, "I'll get us to the first gate."
Faiyth says, "So we're killing any pirates we see... Heard."
Pukk exclaims, "Last call to join Sablo!"
Sablo seems to be waiting for something.
Speaking to Faiyth, Tayler says, "Er."
[Idolone, Winding Path]
Following the coastline, the path winds in and out of large boulders, placed here to slow down the natural erosion. In the distance, wooden piers jut out into the waters, triple-masted ships crowding the docks.
Speaking to Kiyna, Leafiara considers, "Wonder if they'll recognize you."
[Idolone, Rocky Path]
The path begins a steep ascent, and the rocks and boulders make walking difficult as loose stones tumble down the path. The sounds of the nearby docks carry on the wind while the aroma of the salty sea carries through the area.
Speaking to Faiyth, Tayler says, "There... are no pirates."
Speaking gently to Tayler, Adelynn says, "Don't try."
[Idolone, Docks Approach]
Wooden planks emerge from the soft sand and form a suitable walkway to the upcoming docks and piers. Worn from years of wind, rain, and salt, the wood creaks and moans with each step. Assorted buildings and warehouses are visible to the west.
[Idolone, Docks Approach]
Sea-washed buildings begin to fill each side of this modest boardwalk, many of them freshly painted. The scent of saltwater fills the air, and seagulls can be heard squawking overhead. A large pier dominates the landscape to the west.
[Idolone, Docks Approach]
A large pier bounces roughly in the unsettled waters, its algae-covered pilings struggling to keep it secured. The area is crowded with fishermen and various shopkeepers. You also see the Gutstorm disk, a tall wooden tower and a weathered salt-stained gate.
Speaking to Tayler, Adelynn whispers aloud, "She seems a little thick."
Sablo glances at a tall wooden tower.
Gutstorm forms several angular gestures while chanting rumbling phrases of power in the Dwarven tongue...
Gutstorm gestures at a weathered salt-stained gate.
A weathered salt-stained gate vibrates slightly.
Sablo says, "Knock, knock."
Gutstorm removes a dried-blood and ale-crusted limb cleaver with a notched handle from in his weapon harness.
Gutstorm abruptly attacks a weathered salt-stained gate!
Speaking politely to Gutstorm, Tikba says, "Please do not attempt to magically pry open the walls of Idolone."
Kiyna cautiously says, "There was a guard outside this gate before..."
A guard shouts down from the tower, "That's a rag tag army there...what business?"
Speaking concernedly to Gutstorm, Tikba says, "Please do not attempt to physically pry open the walls of Idolone."
Tayler asks, "Rag tag? Do you know what these weapons cost?"
Sablo says, "There was a man beggiing for help in the sea last time too."
Sablo nods at Kiyna.
Speaking to Sablo, Kiyna says, "Aye, and he got it."
Mucarluk says, "I got on my decent clothes. Nothing rag tag about my clothes."
Irval says, "The guard just asked whats our business."
Faiyth asks, "Didn't we murder the guy begging for help in the sea or something?"
Speaking to Vaemyr, Tayler says, "Between everyone here we could buy this city."
Faiyth says, "We're a helpful people."
Speaking to Tayler, Adelynn says, "Probably was referring more to the constant in-fighting and complete lack of discipline."
Sablo says, "Prisoner escort, on behalf of Lord Elidal Dhenin of Darkstone."
Gutstorm yells, "Me sheek shelter and drink!"
A guard shouts down, "Ah! Bring enough men?"
A guard clears his throat.
Tayler says, "Probably."
Adelynn yells, "And enough women!"
Irval asks, "We can get more?"
A guard shouts down, " and women..."
Gutstorm yells, "Deez folk not wit me!"
Faiyth says, "And women..."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Think dey buyin it?"
Leafiara yells, "Sometimes they're real dangerous ones, you know how it goes!"
Sablo says, "We expect trouble. You've got as many crooked people as you do seagulls."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Kialeigh says, "Perform your subterfuge quieter you silly man."
Leafiara agrees, "And that."
A guard shouts down, "Excuse me? What is your name Sir?"
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Sir?"
Sablo says, "Commander Sablo Marsh, and I am no sir."
Irval says, "Yes that Sablo...."
Speaking to Sablo, Adelynn hushes, "Maybe it's best we -don't- try to antagonize them?"
A guard shouts down, "The Northland Monster!?"
Speaking to Sablo, Adelynn adds, "Let's just do what we came here to do and go home."
Tayler says, "That's a fun title."
Irval says, "You opening the gate or what/."
Faiyth says, "I hope he means that in the most warm manner."
Sablo nods.
Leafiara says, "I think he'll be opening the gate after hearing that."
Sablo says, "I am him."
Tikba wryly says, "You are known for your work."
Tayler says, "Let your grifflets quake in terror."
A guard shouts down, "The man who bathed in the blood of a thousand wild pass ogres?"
Speaking to Xorus, Lylia says, "This is why people never choose their own nicknames. Others' are so much more creative."
Sablo says, "Two thousand."
Sablo nods.
Pukk exclaims, "We come in peace!"
Pukk whispers to the group, "Shoot to kill."
Speaking to Sablo, Kiyna asks, "Only two thousand?"
Tikba uncertainly says, "Blood is not pleasant to bathe in. It thickens so rapidly."
Gutstorm yells, "Iffin ye make him any bigger we not gonna fit troo da gate!"
A guard shouts down, "Next time lead with your name."
Speaking to Sablo, Adelynn observes, "I don't see a wedding ring ..."
Adelynn softly mutters, "Not that I would be overly concerned with one anyway."
Tayler asks, "Next time ask for it?"
Speaking to Adelynn, Faiyth says, "Something we agree on finally.. they don't pay them much mind themselves."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Iffen dey knew da Dread Lord comin, deyda lefta gate open."
Geijon says, "Look. No webs."
Speaking to a weathered salt-stained gate, Irval exclaims, "Open up already!"
Kialeigh says, "Did you hear that."
Speaking to Irval, Kialeigh says, "NO WEBS."
The gate opens.
Sablo nods.
[Idolone, Barnacle Pier]
Covered with barnacles and salt, this unstable pier offers a clear view of the nearby docks which are infested with triple-masted ships. An old fishing pole lies on the ground next to an empty can of worms. You also see the Gutstorm disk.
Sablo disbands his group.
Sablo says, "Go find him."
Speaking softly to Faiyth, Adelynn whispers aloud, "I'd be interested in finding out if he's as ferocious as they seem to be saying."
Sablo nods.
Leafiara dutifully exclaims, "On it!"
Sablo clanks his tomahawks together, marching down the road.
Commence the Search
Leafiara recites:
"Split up, we might need to cover a lot of ground!"
[OOC note: In hindsight, as I edit the log, it's blatantly obvious that going to the prison is the end goal, so Leafi would and should have known it was about that rather than scouring Idolone high and low. Having said that, I'm not too upset that I didn't realize (and therefore neither did she)--if she had, she probably would have said to form up on her and then made straight for the prison, not giving people more room to explore. Only a couple rooms before the prison are off the beaten path anyway, but still.]
Speaking to Adelynn, Faiyth says, "They normally are all bark."
Geijon says, "I stay here."
[travel begins; showing off each room once]
[Idolone, Warehouse District]
Both sides of the generous walkway are crowded with dark blue buildings, serving as storage warehouses for local exports and imports. Huge piles of netting are stacked nearby and sailors shout in the distance.
Pukk, Kelfyr, Adelynn and Tikba followed.
[Idolone, Salt Docks]
Multiple piers stretch side by side, accepting seafaring vessels from all over to these massive docks. In the distance, a row of modest fishermen's cottages line the rocky shoreline, their thatched roofs sagging under the weight of salty sea spray.
[Idolone, Salt Docks]
Smoke seeps from chimneys upon several buildings in the distance. The salty scent of the sea fills the air, mingling with the smells of fish and tar. The pier continues to the northeast, stretching across the churning blue-green waters.
[Idolone, Salt Docks]
Incoming ships overwhelm the pier, completely dominating the surrounding waters. Seagulls circle overhead, hoping for scraps from the day's catch.
[Idolone, Salt Docks]
A row of shops and warehouses lines the waterfront, their weathered wooden facades a testament to the town's maritime history. Hawkers shout in the distance, loudly peddling a variety of silks and spices.
[Idolone, Salt Docks]
The docks are bustling with activity, as sailors and merchants alike load and unload their goods from the numerous ships that line the harbor. The salty scent of the sea fills the air, and seagulls wheel overhead, their cries mingling with the shouts of the sailors.
[Idolone, Salt Docks]
The sparkling bay shimmers in the moonlight, its azure waters dotted with colorful fishing boats and sleek merchant vessels. A row of quaint shops and cozy taverns line the waterfront, their inviting facades beckoning visitors to come and explore.
[Idolone, Salt Docks]
The sound of shanties and sea chanteys fills the air, as sailors sing and play their instruments in the many taverns and pubs that line the waterfront. The docks offer a perfect vantage point from which to watch the sun rise or set over the beautiful bay, its colors painting the sky in a breathtaking display.
[Idolone, Shipyard]
A small fleet of warships lies at anchor in the harbor, their sleek hulls and deadly armaments a testament to the town's military might. The harbor is protected by a sturdy seawall, which stretches out to either side of the docks and provides a safe haven for ships in stormy weather. You also see a deformed arm, a three-fingered arm, a flayed arm, a salt-crusted soft blue crab pincer mottled with barnacles, some thick salt-encrusted crab pincers, a salt-crusted brick red crab pincer mottled with brown, a human robber, a half-elven brigand that appears stunned, a human outlaw that is lying down, a half-elven thief that is lying down, a dwarven thief that is lying down and the Gutstorm disk.
Also here: Seaward Gutstorm who is lying down
Pukk, Kelfyr, Adelynn and Tikba followed.
[~200 lines of combat]
[Realm] Geijon thinks, "Be sure to report on th' situation as it becomes apparant."
[travel continues]
[Idolone, Shipyard]
The dockside tavern is a popular spot for sailors to unwind after a long voyage. The smell of ale and roasted meat fills the air, and the lively chatter of patrons can be heard from within. A bustling fish market is set up at the edge of the docks, where fishermen sell their fresh catches to eager customers.
[Idolone, Shipyard]
The shipwright's yard is a hive of industry, with skilled craftsmen building and repairing ships of all kinds. The clanging of hammers fill the air as the workers ply their trade. A long pier stretches out into the water, lined with fishing boats and trading vessels from distant lands.
[Realm] Leafiara thinks, "Many dead Remnants so far."
[Idolone, Dockside Way]
The rough wooden walkboards of the docks disappear here, and are replaced by dirt and grass. The sound of waves lapping against the wooden pilings can be heard in the distance, and a large modwir gate stretches across the path. You also see a large modwir gate and a burly blue-armored guard.
Adelynn confusedly asks, "Bandits?"
>l guard
The guard is burly, more bear than man, with a huge hulking frame and a grizzled beard that engulfs his square-jawed face. A huge sword hangs from a scabbard on his back, and two hatchets dangle from his thick belt. His eyes are sharp and a bright shade of blue-green, was he watches the docks and shipyard beyond.
Kelfyr says, "Remnants."
Speaking to a burly blue-armored guard, Adelynn exclaims, "Hey!"
Town Councilor Vaemyr's group just arrived.
Leafiara says, "Hmm." [she was trying to think of how to explain why they needed to get through...]
Town Councilor Vaemyr's group just went into a large modwir gate. [...but then Vaemyr just went through]
Speaking to a burly blue-armored guard, Adelynn exclaims, "There were bandits right up the street, what are you even doing?!"
Speaking amusedly to a burly blue-armored guard, Tikba asks, "Two hatchets?"
[Idolone, Cobbles Street]
A more residential part of the city, houses now line the sides of the street. The Bank of Idolone stands majestically at the top of the square, its white marble facade providing a perfect backdrop to the grand banner stretched across its gable. The building appears to have been spared of any erosion or deterioration indicative of others in a coastal town. You also see the skull-shaped Irval disk and the alabaster Kialeigh disk with interlocking silver knotwork.
Leafiara says, "Ah, it was just... open this time."
Pukk says, "I almost shot Vaemyr...I thought he was a remnant."
[Idolone, Market Square]
A wide, open square dominates the center of town, bustling with activity at all hours of the day. Merchants haggle with customers over everything from fine silks to fresh fish, while performers and entertainers draw crowds with their acts.
[Idolone, West Market]
Numerous tables and stalls fill the street, and local townsfolk call out as passers byes wander through the market. Pots of wildflowers and herbs offer a pleasant splash of color to the square.
[Idolone, Market Road]
The bustling main street of Idolone is lined with a mix of colorful, half-timbered buildings and squat stone structures. The salty air from the nearby coast mingles with the smell of roasting meat and freshly baked bread wafting from the various stalls and shops.
[Idolone, Market Road]
The narrow alleyways branching off from the main street are dimly lit and twisting, with rough cobblestones underfoot. Here, the buildings press in close, leaning precariously over the heads of passersby.
[Idolone, West Bridge]
A narrow bridge spans a small canal, offering passage to the other side of town. The water below is murky and smells strongly of fish. You also see a pair of deformed arms, a gnarled arm and a salt-crusted soft blue crab pincer mottled with barnacles.
[Idolone, Warehouse Row]
A large warehouse, painted blue and white, and decorated with small windows, sits on the northern side of the street. Smaller, insignificant buildings flank each side of the dominant building. The bustle of the busy square has grown quiet. You also see the alabaster Kialeigh disk with interlocking silver knotwork.
[Idolone, West Bridge]
A narrow bridge spans a small canal, offering passage to the other side of town. The water below is murky and smells strongly of fish. You also see a pair of deformed arms and a gnarled arm.
[Idolone, Warehouse Row]
A large warehouse, painted blue and white, and decorated with small windows, sits on the northern side of the street. Smaller, insignificant buildings flank each side of the dominant building. The bustle of the busy square has grown quiet. You also see the Pukk disk.
[Idolone, Antler Lane]
The cobblestone streets of Idolone are lined with quaint shops and inns, their thatched roofs and colorful signs adding to the town's charm. The occasional fisherman can be seen hauling in his catch along the waterfront.
[Idolone, Antler Lane]
The long street is lined with tall buildings of stone and timber, their upper stories jutting out over the narrow thoroughfare. Market stalls line the street, offering everything from fresh produce to exotic spices. You also see a nimble black-shrouded archer.
[minor combat]
[Realm] Markx asks, "Wait what's happenin?"
[minor combat]
Leafiara says, "I vaguely remember the layout of this place."
[minor combat]
Leafiara says, "Irony is it was easier to get in last time than this time."
[~300 lines of combat]
[Idolone, Antler Lane]
The winding streets of the city are bustling with activity, as merchants haggle over goods and locals rush about their daily business. The salty sea breeze fills the air, carrying with it the sound of seagulls and the crash of waves against the shore.
[Idolone, Lane's End]
The town's primary defensive fortifications are visible from the western edge of town, consisting of a series of walls and towers surrounding the town proper. A small hill beyond the outskirts offers a commanding view of the surrounding countryside and the sea beyond. You also see a huge stoneworked prison and a dark-eyed human guard.
Pukk says, "Lets chop em instead."
Speaking dryly to Leafiara, Adelynn says, "I expect a cut."
Leafiara whispers to the group, "But wait, he's not supposed to be in there, right?"
[Realm] Vaemyr thinks, "We're inside the prison engaging some."
Speaking pointedly to Leafiara, Adelynn says, "You know as well as I do, the Mayor will be slow about paying me for being here."
Tikba whispers to the group, "Yes, he is thought to have escaped."
[Realm] Leafiara asks, "Wait, why are you in the prison?"
Kelfyr whispers to the group, "I don't think so."
[OOC note: Since Vaemyr is in there, Leafi heads in too; as mentioned, almost all of Idolone outdoors is a non-branching path, so logistically it makes sense to go to the prison--the dead end of it all--even though, obviously, she wasn't the only one left with the impression that Stephos wouldn't be inside it.]
[Ironhold Prison, Entry]
The air is heavy with the smell of mold and damp stone, and the room is sparsely furnished with a small wooden desk and a few chairs. Two long hallways offer further paths deeper into the prison. You also see a thin black-cloaked blademaster, a muscular black-armored outlaw and a large metal-bound door.
[minor combat]
Leafiara slowly says, "Alright then, guess we're in here now."
[combat]
[Realm] Vaemyr thinks, "Because remnants are here."
[minor combat]
[Realm] Leafiara thinks, "Well, we're following in."
[~1100 lines of combat]
[Realm] Vaemyr thinks, "They seem to be attacking the prison guards."
[combat]
The voice of Adelynn says, "Eep."
[~500 lines of combat]
Leafiara says, "Someone's been hit with weapon fire, I think."
[~300 lines of combat]
Speaking to Adelynn, Leafiara says, "Weapon Fire."
[minor combat]
A raging sandstorm swirls around Tikba, assaulting her with sand and bits of debris...
... 70 points of damage!
Blow to back removes the spinal column!
Tikba drops dead at your feet!
Ribbons of bluish-green light leap from the surroundings, engulfing Tikba's body!
[~300 lines of combat]
Leafiara says, "Hmm."
[minor combat]
[Realm] Leafiara thinks, "Fighting through many of them."
[~1100 lines of combat]
Leafiara says, "Lost Tikba, but otherwise we're doing okay."
[~2300 lines of combat]
[Realm] The ghost of Tikba slowly asks, "I may have seen...Rodnay?"
[~300 lines of combat]
[Realm] Leafiara confusedly asks, "Here?"
[~1300 lines of combat]
Heating Up
Soldiers cry out in the distance, "Soldiers of Idolone, to the streets! Our cousins of Darkstone have joined us! The enemy is loosed!"
[minor combat]
[Realm] Tikba uncertainly thinks, "At the moment of my death."
[minr combat]
[Realm] Directed to Tikba, Dendum thinks, "That was just Perigourd."
The voice of Adelynn says, "Hmm."
Kelfyr asks, "Cousins from where?"
Leafiara says, "They sure took their time to notice."
The voice of Adelynn says, "Somehow my backslasher ended up on the ground."
[Realm] Directed to Tikba, Dendum thinks, "They both look odd."
The voice of Adelynn asks, "Did someone pick it up?"
Leafiara says, "Whew."
Leafiara absently ssay, "One moment."
Leafiara grabs a white-trimmed blue prison guard tabard from inside her leaf-patterned tote.
Leafiara puts on her prison guard tabard over her zelnorn tunic.
[Realm] Directed to Tikba, Dendum thinks, "Easy mistake to make...Perigourd has all the toys."
Vaemyr says, "So no stephos here."
Pukk says, "That was fun."
[Ironhold Prison, Long Hall]
The narrow hallway runs the length of the prison, lined with doors to the cells. The walls are rough and unfinished, with only a few torches spaced far apart to light the way. The sounds of distant moans and clanging chains echo through the darkness. You also see a thin black-cloaked blademaster, a black-hooded masked empath, a tall black-shrouded wizard, a lithe black-shrouded ranger, a nimble black-shrouded archer, a muscular black-armored outlaw, a burly black-armored thug, a rugged imperial soldier, a rose-pommeled matte ebon backslasher, a severed wizard arm, a severed wizard leg, a tall black-shrouded wizard that is lying down, a severed wizard arm, a black handaxe, a tall black-shrouded wizard that is lying down, a rugged imperial soldier and a sturdy iron-barred door.
[~500 lines of combat]
Leafiara mutters, "I really hate it when they get in the way and make fighting so much harder." [OOC note: AoE attacks indiscriminately hit "allied" NPCs along with enemy ones]
[combat]
Leafiara says, "Oh, good, they're gone."
[combat]
Leafiara says, "They really need to leave this to the experts."
[~600 lines of combat]
[Realm] Leafiara thinks, "Killing many dozens of Remnants."
[~700 lines of combat]
[Realm] Leafiara thinks, "Fighting is intense in the prison, but we've got this."
[~500 lines of combat]
[Realm] Leafiara asks, "How's outside or wherever there are other fronts?"
[~700 lines of combat]
[Realm] Geijon thinks, "Maintaining th' pier and portal."
[minor combat]
Leafiara idly wonders, "By the way, am I the only one who brought a guard tabard?"
[minor combat]
[Realm] Mucarluk thinks, "A few ruffians here and there."
[combat]
Speaking to Pukk, Adelynn asks, "I saw you snatch up my backslasher, would you mind returning it?"
Leafiara picks up a rose-pommeled matte ebon backslasher.
Vaemyr says, "Empty."
Leafiara offs Adelynn a rose-pommeled matte ebon backslasher.
[minor combat]
Pukk asks, "You dropped a blackslasher?"
A small crimson glass orb rolls in from the shadows.
[minor combat]
A brilliant crimson light shines out of the crimson glass orb.
Adelynn accepts Leafiara's matte ebon backslasher.
The crimson glass orb suddenly explodes, tiny shards of glass scattering as a ring of crimson flames bursts forth, rippling out in every direction!
A current of crimson fire causes terrible pain!
The protective web surrounding Gutstorm deflects some of the burning damage!
... 20 points of damage!
Back bursts into a spectacular display of flames. Bet it hurts too.
He is stunned!
A current of crimson fire causes terrible pain!
The protective web surrounding Pukk deflects some of the burning damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Flames incinerate right arm to the bone. Not a pleasant sight.
He is stunned!
A current of crimson fire causes terrible pain!
The protective web surrounding Kelfyr deflects some of the burning damage, briefly pulsing in time with the tangleweed anklet that he bears!
... 20 points of damage!
Nasty burns to abdomen, Kelfyr shrieks in pain!
He is stunned!
A current of crimson fire causes terrible pain!
The protective web surrounding Adelynn deflects some of the burning damage!
... 15 points of damage!
Burst of flames to back fries shoulder blades. Youch!
She is stunned!
A current of crimson fire rushes over you!
The protective web surrounding Leafiara deflects some of the burning damage, briefly pulsing in time with the leaf-clasped anklet that she bears!
... 20 points of damage!
Nasty burns to right arm. Gonna need lots of butter.
She is stunned!
[minor combat as Pukk's Volley continues to rain down arrows]
A small crimson glass orb rolls in from the shadows.
A brilliant crimson light shines out of the crimson glass orb.
[minor combat]
The crimson glass orb suddenly explodes, tiny shards of glass scattering as a ring of crimson flames bursts forth, rippling out in every direction!
A current of crimson fire causes terrible pain!
The protective web surrounding Gutstorm deflects some of the burning damage!
... 14 points of damage!
Nasty burns to right arm. Gonna need lots of butter.
A current of crimson fire causes terrible pain!
The protective web surrounding Pukk deflects some of the burning damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Skin and some muscle burnt off chest.
A current of crimson fire causes terrible pain!
The protective web surrounding Kelfyr deflects some of the burning damage, briefly pulsing in time with the tangleweed anklet that he bears!
... 30 points of damage!
Extreme heat causes Kelfyr's left leg to expand and snap. That must hurt!
He is knocked to the ground!
The blast forces Adelynn out of hiding!
A current of crimson fire causes terrible pain!
The protective web surrounding Adelynn deflects some of the burning damage!
... 10 points of damage!
Burst of flames to left leg burns skin bright red.
A current of crimson fire rushes over you!
The protective web surrounding Leafiara deflects some of your burning damage, briefly pulsing in time with the leaf-clasped anklet that she bears!
The protective web surrounding you deflects some of the burning damage, briefly pulsing in time with the leaf-clasped anklet that you bear!
... 15 points of damage!
Burst of flames to right arm toasts skin to elbows.
[~500 lines of combat]
Leafiara says, "Wait, they're using orbs."
[combat]
Leafiara says, "Try not to use any attacks that leave you too open and unable to move."
[~500 lines of combat]
[Realm] Leafiara thinks, "Orbs have come into play."
[~900 lines of combat]
A small crimson glass orb rolls in from the shadows.
A brilliant crimson light shines out of the crimson glass orb.
[Leafi moves...]
[Ironhold Prison, Entry]
The air is heavy with the smell of mold and damp stone, and the room is sparsely furnished with a small wooden desk and a few chairs. Two long hallways offer further paths deeper into the prison. You also see the skull-shaped Irval disk, the leaf-shrouded Kelfyr disk encircled by overlapping leaves, a shaking crimson glass orb, the alabaster Kialeigh disk with interlocking silver knotwork, a musty dark grey sheath, some slouched black leather boots, a hooded black cloak, a hooded black cloak, some slouched black leather boots, a polished horseshoe, a scratched medallion, a black handaxe, a black handaxe and a large metal-bound door.
A brilliant crimson light shines out of the crimson glass orb.
The voice of Adelynn says, "Orb."
[...but there's an orb there too, so she doubles back and then advances further]
[Ironhold Prison, Long Hall]
The narrow hallway runs the length of the prison, lined with doors to the cells. The walls are rough and unfinished, with only a few torches spaced far apart to light the way. The sounds of distant moans and clanging chains echo through the darkness. You also see a black handaxe, a three-fingered arm, a gnarled arm, a skeletal arm, a bloody arm, a fleshless arm, a pair of bloody arms, a black handaxe, a clawed arm, a burnt arm, a decayed arm, a salt-crusted soft blue crab pincer mottled with barnacles, some thick salt-encrusted crab pincers, a black-hooded masked empath that appears sympathetic, a black-hooded masked empath that appears sympathetic, a black-hooded masked empath that appears sympathetic, a black-hooded masked empath that appears sympathetic, a hooded black cloak, a black handaxe, the Gutstorm disk, a drake yierka-spur, the Pukk disk, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, a severed wizard leg, a severed wizard arm and a sturdy iron-barred door.
Also here: a stunned Town Councilor Kiyna
[Ironhold Prison, Long Hall] The narrow hallway runs the length of the prison, lined with doors to the cells. The walls are rough and unfinished, with only a few torches spaced far apart to light the way. The sounds of distant moans and clanging chains echo through the darkness. You also see a hooded black cloak, some slouched black leather boots, a black handaxe, a fresh raisin doughnut, some slouched black leather boots, some slouched black leather boots, some slouched black leather boots, a hooded black cloak and a sturdy iron-barred door.
Leafiara says, "Orbs."
The voice of Adelynn exclaims, "Oh whew!"
You peer south and see ...
[Ironhold Prison, Long Hall] The narrow hallway runs the length of the prison, lined with doors to the cells. The walls are rough and unfinished, with only a few torches spaced far apart to light the way. The sounds of distant moans and clanging chains echo through the darkness. You also see a black handaxe, a three-fingered arm, a gnarled arm, a skeletal arm, a bloody arm, a fleshless arm, a black handaxe, a clawed arm, a burnt arm, a decayed arm, a salt-crusted soft blue crab pincer mottled with barnacles, a black-hooded masked empath that appears sympathetic, a black-hooded masked empath that appears sympathetic, a black-hooded masked empath that appears sympathetic, a black-hooded masked empath that appears sympathetic, a hooded black cloak, a black handaxe, a drake yierka-spur, a severed wizard leg, a severed wizard arm and a sturdy iron-barred door.
Also here: Town Councilor Kiyna
The voice of Adelynn says, "Good run."
Pukk says, "Good thinking."
A small crimson glass orb rolls in from the shadows.
A brilliant crimson light shines out of the crimson glass orb.
[Ironhold Prison, Long Hall]
The narrow hallway runs the length of the prison, lined with doors to the cells. The walls are rough and unfinished, with only a few torches spaced far apart to light the way. The sounds of distant moans and clanging chains echo through the darkness. You also see some slouched black leather boots, some slouched black leather boots, a hooded black cloak, a hooded black cloak, some tree bark, a hooded black cloak, some slouched black leather boots and a sturdy iron-barred door.
The voice of Adelynn exclaims, "More!"
Leafiara says, "Nope."
Leafiara says, "Actually, I wonder... can they blow up in one of my sanctuaries..."
[Leafi tries to enter a Major Sanctuary, but can't]
Leafiara says, "Ah... can't make sanctuaries in here anyway..."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "We left a doughnut back dere."
The voice of Adelynn wryly asks, "They take this tactic from the Rooks or what?"
Leafiara says, "Yeah, they're a breakaway splinter group from us."
Leafiara says, "That's why we're so invested in destroying them."
Speaking blandly to Leafiara, Adelynn asks, "Us?"
Speaking amusedly to Adelynn, Leafiara says, "Yes, us."
Pukk says, "Rooks."
Leafiara says, "Pukk and I are two of us."
Leafiara says, "Just give the word when ready to move again."
[people are eating herbs]
Speaking to Leafiara, Adelynn exclaims, "And I'm just now finding out you're one?!"
Speaking surprisedly to Adelynn, Leafiara asks, "Wait, you didn't find out when we were on trial?"
Leafiara says, "Chandy, Kiyna, Drektor, and Wolfloner too."
Pukk says, "I can't heal this chest down. But I should be good. I think."
Leafiara says, "And Kayse, but she was there to spy on us."
Speaking amusedly to Leafiara, Adelynn says, "Now that you mention it I do remember a whole thing about your allegiance."
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk asks, "Any poth grass?"
Leafiara shakes her head.
Leafiara says, "I never bring herbs. Usually we have a bigger combat blob than this."
Adelynn says, "Just a moment ..."
[Realm] Leafiara asks, "Anyone spotted you know who yet?"
Leafiara amusedly asks, "And why am I seriously the only one who brought a tabard?"
[~1000 lines of combat]
[General] Sablo asks, "Status on prisoner?"
[combat]
[General] Irval thinks, "We are still searching, heavy resistance."
[General] Adelynn exclaims, "We're fighting for our lives!"
[minor combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Not spotted here. Battling through many Remnants."
[~1300 lines of combat]
Leafiara says, "Their walls of thorns are a real pain."
[combat]
[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Searched all over the prison it seemed clear except for a LOT of remnants and orbs."
[~600 lines of combat]
[General] Sablo thinks, "Dozens, damn hear hundreds maybe, little bastards in the streets."
[combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Likewise in the prison."
[~300 lines of combat]
[General] Leafiara adds, "But numbers thin rapidly too."
[~500 lines of combat]
Leafiara yells, "Bring it, ya lame imitations!"
[~800 lines of combat]
A burly human marches through the streets of Idolone, blood already coating his skin and making his snarling face glisten. A sword dangles from its tip within a vicious wound in his arm, and someone's tooth is still wedged into his cheek from a bite. But he swats away Remnants as they swarm around him, trying to tear at his armor and legs but unable to stop his movements.
[~300 lines of combat]
The voice of Adelynn says, "Annoying."
[combat]
Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara asks, "You don't think he's still in the same place as before, do you?" [note: at this point Leafi's group has moved relatively little inside the prison since it's taking time to eliminate every Remnant it sees]
[combat]
Pukk says, "We can try and see."
Leafiara says, "Yeah, probably should."
[travel]
Leafiara says, "Though I wasn't part of the team who found that spot, so I don't recall exactly where."
[Ironhold Prison, East Hall]
The hallway is long and bends and the clanging of plates and raucous voices echo from nearby. Bits of sand litter the stone ground, likely carted in by guard's boots as they moved about. You also see a masked black-shrouded figure, a masked black-shrouded figure, a masked black-shrouded figure, a masked black-shrouded figure, a masked black-shrouded figure, a masked black-shrouded figure, a masked black-shrouded figure, a black handaxe, a black handaxe, a black handaxe, a black handaxe, a black handaxe, a handaxe and some tree bark.
Obvious exits: north, east, south, west
[~500 lines of combat]
Pukk says, "In the office, behind the book shelf."
[~300 lines of combat]
Leafiara says, "Right, but I don't remember the way to the office."
[~400 lines of combat]
Pukk says, "First floor. All the way to the right."
[combat]
Leafiara says, "Got it."
[~1000 lines of combat]
Under Pressure
Out upon the waters beyond Idolone, a thick, coiling fog begins to roll across the waves.
[combat]
Leafiara curiously asks, "What in the world?"
[combat]
Pukk says, "Not that I admit to being here before that is."
[minor combat]
[General] Leafiara tentatively asks, "What is that fog?"
[~500 lines of combat]
[General] Sablo asks, "Storm?"
[combat]
Leafiara asks, "...are the krolvin coming here too just to make things more complicated?"
[~300 lines of combat]
[General] Vaemyr thinks, "We're exploring a trapdoor from the warden's office."
[combat]
Leafiara says, "Ah, Vaemyr found the spot."
[combat]
The voice of Adelynn asks, "We going there?"
[combat]
Leafiara says, "We can."
[minor combat]
[General] Pukk thinks, "Perfect. Follow that all the way to the end."
[minor combat]
Leafiara says, "We'll just have to stop fighting and dash."
[group stops fighting and dashes]
[Ironhold Prison, East Hall]
The hallway is long and bends and the clanging of plates and raucous voices echo from nearby. Bits of sand litter the stone ground, likely carted in by guard's boots as they moved about. You also see some blue lapis lazuli, a black handaxe, some slouched black leather boots, a hooded black cloak, a hooded black cloak, some slouched black leather boots and a sturdy wooden door.
[Ironhold, Warden's Office]
The warden's office is a spacious room with a large wooden desk and comfortable chairs. The walls are lined with shelves holding books and scrolls, and a few tapestries hang on the walls. The air is thick with the scent of incense, and the desk is surrounded by paperwork and ledgers. You also see a sturdy wooden door.
You make a careful search of the area and discover a wooden trapdoor!
The fog begins to thicken, suffocating several ships along Idolone's waters as it creeps towards the docks.
[Dark Tunnel]
The tunnel is long and dark and reeks of mold. Water drips unseen somewhere and the faint scratching of rodents can be heard. You also see a wooden trapdoor.
[Dark Tunnel]
The tunnel is long and dark and reeks of mold. Water drips unseen somewhere and the faint scratching of rodents can be heard.
[General] Vaemyr thinks, "It lead to a kitchen but noone here..."
[Dark Tunnel]
The tunnel is long and dark and reeks of mold. Water drips unseen somewhere and the faint scratching of rodents can be heard.
[Dark Tunnel]
The tunnel is long and dark and reeks of mold. Water drips unseen somewhere and the faint scratching of rodents can be heard. You also see a wooden trapdoor.
[Holishant Farm, Kitchen]
The aroma of freshly baked bread wafts through this brightly colored kitchen and clusters of seaweed hang from the ceiling. Bottles of unopened wine line the counters and fill boxes along the walls, each bearing a crest etched into the cork closure. An open window allows natural lighting to flood the room. You also see the Vaemyr disk, the alabaster Kialeigh disk with interlocking silver knotwork, the Arahnim disk, the skull-shaped Irval disk and a wooden trapdoor.
Also here: Town Councilor Kiyna, Irval, Arahnim, Kialeigh, Town Councilor Vaemyr
Gutstorm, Kelfyr and Pukk followed.
Vaemyr yells, "Stephos?"
Leafiara says, "This is where he was last time."
Leafiara says, "I figured he wouldn't be here again, but..."
Leafiara says, "Worth a look."
Irval yells, "Come out Stephos!"
Kiyna says, "Stephos, if you're here, get your arse out here, we're taking you back."
[General] Pukk thinks, "The kitchen was where he was at last time. Or..at least that is what I was told...I don't admit to being here before."
Vaemyr says, "Alright time to keep lookin I guess."
Irval yells, "Your wife would have words! Come on out!"
Vaemyr says, "Something happening on the waters too..."
Leafiara asks, "How long have you been here waiting?" >l [Holishant Farm, Kitchen] The aroma of freshly baked bread wafts through this brightly colored kitchen and clusters of seaweed hang from the ceiling. Bottles of unopened wine line the counters and fill boxes along the walls, each bearing a crest etched into the cork closure. An open window allows natural lighting to flood the room. You also see the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the leaf-shrouded Kelfyr disk encircled by overlapping leaves, the Gutstorm disk, a battered antique faewood crate, the Pukk disk, the Vaemyr disk, the alabaster Kialeigh disk with interlocking silver knotwork, the Arahnim disk, the skull-shaped Irval disk and a wooden trapdoor.
Adelynn announces, "Finding nothing here."
Vaemyr says, "Just a couple minutes."
Leafiara says, "Hmm."
Speaking wryly to Irval, Adelynn says, "That seems like something that would make most men continue to hide."
Leafiara says, "That's long enough, he's probably not here then."
Vaemyr says, "Gonna keep looking."
Leafiara says, "Back we go."
[travel]
Speaking to Pukk, Leafiara asks, "Where were the tabards in case we need more?"
Speaking to Leafiara, Pukk says, "Kayse took em."
Pukk says, "Oh."
Leafiara says, "Ah, so unknown."
Leafiara says, "Got it."
Pukk says, "Middle hall way."
[Leafi starts looking around, but finds nothing amidst combat]
Lord Stephos just arrived.
[Ironhold Prison, East Hall]
The hallway is long and bends and the clanging of plates and raucous voices echo from nearby. Bits of sand litter the stone ground, likely carted in by guard's boots as they moved about. You also see the alabaster Kialeigh disk with interlocking silver knotwork, the Arahnim disk, the Vaemyr disk, the skull-shaped Irval disk, the Pukk disk, the Gutstorm disk, a battered antique faewood crate, the leaf-shrouded Kelfyr disk encircled by overlapping leaves, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk and obvious signs of someone hiding.
Also here: Lord Stephos, Town Councilor Kiyna, Irval, Arahnim, Kialeigh, Town Councilor Vaemyr, Seaward Gutstorm, Grand Lord Kelfyr who is hiding, Pukk, Lady Adelynn, Whimweaver Leafiara
Pukk points north.
Leafiara says, "There he is."
Stephos says, "We need these streets clear."
Stephos nods.
Pukk says, "I think there." [for the tabards]
[Ironhold Prison, East Hall]
The hallway is long and bends and the clanging of plates and raucous voices echo from nearby. Bits of sand litter the stone ground, likely carted in by guard's boots as they moved about. You also see the Pukk disk, the Gutstorm disk, a battered antique faewood crate, the leaf-shrouded Kelfyr disk encircled by overlapping leaves, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk and obvious signs of someone hiding.
Also here: Lord Stephos, Seaward Gutstorm, Grand Lord Kelfyr who is hiding, Pukk, Lady Adelynn who is hiding
Pukk says, "Oh."
Lord Stephos just went west.
[Leafi now to tries to follow Stephos, having lost even any potential need for more tabards, but he's gone]
Irval exclaims, "Back!"
Leafiara says, "Where..."
Irval exclaims, "Saw him!"
[General] Kiyna exclaims, "I saw him for a moment!"
Pukk yells, "Stephos get back here!"
[travel resumes; Leafi's trying to find her way out]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Sighted him, but he needs the streets clear."
Adelynn says, "Someone hiding here."
Adelynn says, "Not here, back there."
[Ironhold Prison, Mess Hall]
The mess hall is a large, open space with long wooden tables and benches. The walls are lined with shelves holding pots, pans, and other cooking supplies. The air is thick with the smells of cooking food, but the fare is meager and unappetizing. You also see a handful of icy blue flakes, a heavy moonstone cube, a hooded black cloak, some slouched black leather boots and a black handaxe.
The fog begins to thicken, suffocating several ships along Idolone's waters as it creeps towards the docks.
[Realm] Geijon thinks, "In progress."
Leafiara says, "Alright..."
[General] Kiyna thinks, "Kill -more- Remnants? Really twistin' my arm here."
[minor combat]
[General] Vaemyr thinks, "If you see him again Leafi, we're out front clearing the streets."
[~400 lines of combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "He dashed off fast."
[~300 lines of combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Fighting our way back to the streets soon, but we're mobbed a bit."
[~400 lines of combat]
Leafiara admits, "This is a really satisfying night."
[~900 lines of combat]
Leafiara yells, "Hey, soldiers, leave this to the professionals!"
The fog swirls around several dozen ships, swallowing them into obscurity as the horizon of the ocean disappears to a wall of churning mist.
[combat]
[General] Leafiara slowly thinks, "That does not seem like an ordinary storm."
[~400 lines of combat]
[General] Leafiara mutters, "Either that or the Shiver has made me paranoid."
Pylon Ship Makes a Move
Within the wall of churning fog, a bluish-white light flashes.
[combat]
[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Need to get Stephos moving."
[minor combat]
Kelfyr asks, "What the hell is that now?"
[General] Leafiara asks, "Have you seen him?"
[minor combat]
Leafiara says, "No idea."
[General] Vaemyr thinks, "That's the Wraith's Pylon ship."
[General] Leafiara slowly thinks, "Oh."
[~500 lines of combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Clearing the streets as best we can."
[~500 lines of combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "This could admittedly take a while."
[~1200 lines of combat]
Another bluish-white light flashes in the fog. Then another, then another. Soon screaming fills the night, the detatched wailing voices traveling to the docks from the sea. The glow of fires burn in the distance, and the odor of burnt flesh wafts into the area.
[minor combat, mostly travel]
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
[~1300 lines of combat]
[General] Leafiara asks, "Is anywhere else in danger?"
[combat]
[General] Leafiara adds, "Danger from the streets, not the approaching ship."
[~1500 lines of combat]
The voice of Adelynn incredulously exclaims, "What, is the whole town made up of outlaws and bandits?!"
The voice of Adelynn exclaims, "How can there be this many?!"
Leafiara says, "No, Idolone's just easy to infiltrate."
[~300 lines of combat]
Kelfyr says, "Some hefty recruiting by the Remnants, I suppose."
[~300 lines of combat]
[Realm] Geijon thinks, "Th' road is clear-er."
[combat]
Leafiara says, "I'm honestly not sure people would believe how easy it was for us to get in here last time."
[combat]
Leafiara says, "We were certainly caught off guard."
[combat]
Kiyna says, "We did really just walk right in."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Moment."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Ready."
[~300 liens of combat]
Pukk says, "Woohoo."
[~400 lines of combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Slowly fighting our way back to shore."
[minor combat]
[Realm] Geijon thinks, "We need to identify that ship, Sablo and get some firepower to sink it or fire on it."
[~1000 lines of combat]
[Realm] Vaemyr thinks, "It's the Pylon ship Amos sold to the wraith."
[~400 lines of combat]
Irval says, "All sympathied."
[minor combat]
[Realm] Leafiara thinks, "So in other words, time is of the essence."
[~900 lines of combat]
There is a huge crack of energy like a boom of thunder, followed by numerous identical resounding crashes! Sizzling beams of blue-white energy burn through the air, rapidly firing one after the other as the energy slams into Pukk!
... 35 points of damage!
Awesome lash of plasma severs Pukk's arm completely!
He is stunned!
... 50 points of damage!
Pukk is sliced open neatly by a brilliant beam of plasma!
Pukk drops dead at your feet!
Ribbons of bluish-green light leap from the surroundings, engulfing Pukk's body!
[combat]
Leafiara says, "What the..."
[minor combat]
[General] Leafiara exclaims, "The pylon ship's begun firing on us!"
[minor combat]
[General] The ghost of Perigourd thinks, "It's the one Amos sold to the Wraith."
[~300 lines of combat]
There is a huge crack of energy like a boom of thunder, followed by numerous identical resounding crashes! Sizzling beams of blue-white energy burn through the air, rapidly firing one after the other as the energy slams into Leafiara!
... 30 points of damage!
Muscle blasted away from Leafiara's arm exposing scorched bone!
She is stunned!
... 40 points of damage!
Leafiara's leg is consumed in an intense field of plasma reducing it to ash!
Leafiara falls screaming to the ground grasping her mangled left leg!
... 30 points of damage!
Sizzling arc of plasma blows Leafiara's kneecap off!
... 50 points of damage!
Leafiara is sliced open neatly by a brilliant beam of plasma!
Leafiara drops dead at your feet!
Your surroundings begin to blur, colors melting away as silence rushes in to greet you. Ribbons of bluish-green light creep in from the corner of your eyes and your vision goes dark.
Suddenly, the darkness peels away and you see the rough, hazy outline of a small boy with deep blue skin. He raises one hand, and you find yourself in a new location.
[Idolone, Sandy Beach]
Broken shells and various sized rocks litter the ground, partially concealing the sandy path that leads to the west. An occasional breeze brings a mixed aroma of sea salt and fish, and the crashing waves produce a stinging sea spray. You also see a swirling white portal and an old wooden dock.
Also here: the body of Whimweaver Leafiara who is lying down, the body of Sir Geijon who is lying down, the body of Tolene who is lying down, Markx
[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 tiny kitten, a gargantuan cloudy grey tiger, a sharp-nosed grey puppy with long corded fur, a large acorn, a flagon of Ice Drake rum, a bowl of eight layer stew, some wolifrew lichen, some wolifrew lichen, some wolifrew lichen, some wolifrew lichen, some wolifrew lichen, the Littlemelody disk, a bone-inlaid wooden sign that reads, "Bigger is Better. Vote for Irval!", a painted winged heart sign that reads, "Vote Saraphenia: For Love, For Wehnimer's!", 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: the body of Whimweaver Leafiara who is lying down, Markx, the body of Pukk who is lying down, Seneschal Dendum, Jaffrey, Arena Hero Rhaladin, Faiyth, Sarissa Tayler, Jouster Littlemelody, Andromalius who is sitting
[General] The ghost of Leafiara muses, "On the bright side, now I see what Tikba meant about seeing Rodnay."
The ghostly voice of Pukk says, "They are dropping like flies."
Dendum says, "One heavy Pukk."
[General] Adelynn exclaims, "Where is everyone?!"
[triage]
[General] Vaemyr thinks, "So we have the streets cleared to the docks."
Leafiara says, "Hmm."
[General] Adelynn exclaims, "I'm in the shipyard, it is not cleared!"
Leafiara says, "Moment."
[Leafi goes to drop off boxes]
[General] Sablo thinks, "Get to cover as you move, that damn ship is blowing the hell out of things."
[General] Leafiara simply agrees, "Yes."
Leafiara says, "One raise and then I'm getting back out there."
Dendum says, "Stupid fat empaths." [dragging Irval]
Tikba amusedly says, "I think the giantness is what troubles you."
Leafiara says, "Alright..."
Leafiara says, "I'm heading back, we're in a time crunch."
[~800 lines of combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Just kill what you can to clear a path, basically."
[~500 lines of combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Admittedly easier said than done."
[~2100 lines of combat]
[General] Sablo asks, "How are the streets?"
[~500 lines of combat]
[General] Kiyna thinks, "Trying to clear them. Mixed success."
[~500 lines of combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Steadily clearing them."
[combat]
[General] Vaemyr thinks, "Inside the inner gate is mostly cleared, we're reclearing them now."
[~500 lines of combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "It would seem we've already gotten rid of the Remnants' weaker members since by now we're only facing really durable ones."
[Idolone, Salt Docks]
A row of shops and warehouses lines the waterfront, their weathered wooden facades a testament to the town's maritime history. Hawkers shout in the distance, loudly peddling a variety of silks and spices. You also see a masked black-shrouded figure that appears immobilized, the leaf-shrouded Kelfyr disk encircled by overlapping leaves, a raging sandstorm, a windy tempest, a lithe black-shrouded ranger that appears immobilized, a tall black-shrouded wizard that appears immobilized, a black-hooded masked empath that appears immobilized, a tall black-shrouded wizard that is lying down, a tall black-shrouded wizard that appears immobilized, a nimble black-shrouded archer that appears immobilized, a masked black-shrouded figure that appears dead, a tall black-shrouded wizard that is lying down, a black-hooded masked empath that appears immobilized, a battered antique faewood crate, a tall black-shrouded wizard that appears dead and a black-hooded masked empath that appears immobilized.
Also here: Preservationist Perigourd, Grand Lord Kelfyr, Markx, Whimweaver Leafiara
[combat]
[General] Mauss asks, "I wanna report fer duty! Any Blob I can join?"
[~600 lines of combat]
[General] Adelynn exclaims, "What is blasting everyone?!"
Markx says, "Ow. cant cast."
[~300 lines of combat]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "The Wraith's pylon ship."
[~1400 lines of combat]
Last Dash
[General] Xorus thinks, "Stephos is making his way to the portal."
[General] Lylia thinks, "He asks that we keep it clear."
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Excellent."
The voice of Kelfyr asks, "To the portal?"
[travel]
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Sticking to the portal for now."
[Idolone, Sandy Beach]
Broken shells and various sized rocks litter the ground, partially concealing the sandy path that leads to the west. An occasional breeze brings a mixed aroma of sea salt and fish, and the crashing waves produce a stinging sea spray. You also see the leaf-shrouded Kelfyr disk encircled by overlapping leaves, a battered antique faewood crate, a swirling white portal, an old wooden dock and obvious signs of someone hiding.
Also here: Tikba, Grand Lord Kelfyr who is hiding, Whimweaver Leafiara
[General] Mauss enthuses, "What needs kicked in da kneecaps, and where?"
The voice of Kelfyr says, "Ok, hold this ground, I suppose."
[General] Leafiara thinks, "We might need more here, only three of us at the moment."
Dozens of thunderous booms echo through the night as bluish-white streaks of energy ravage the docks of Idolone, sending the debris of ships and buildings soaring into the sky amongst scorched bodies and the screams of dying townspeople.
[General] Mauss reports, "Ring Roads clear."
Leafiara says, "Alright..."
Tikba mildly says, "Perhaps the less public approach would have been better."
[combat]
Kelfyr asks, "Sure, but then what would Sablo have had to do?"
[~600 lines of combat]
[General] Mauss asks, "Where's da portal at?"
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Portal's in the Moot Hall orchard."
[General] Geijon thinks, "Orchard in Moot Hall."
Markx says, "Seemed to do the trick."
Commander Sablo just limped in.
Markx says, "For the moment."
Sablo flings blood from his tomahawks.
Sablo asks, "Is he here?"
Sablo gazes in wonder at his surroundings.
[General] Leafiara thinks, "Five of us here guarding the portal now, including Commander Sablo."
Leafiara says, "No, he's on his way."
Irval says, "Still waiting on him."
[General] Leafiara asks, "How're the streets just inside Idolone?"
[General] Vaemyr thinks, "They were mostly clear before I got pylon-shipped."
The ghostly voice of Adelynn exclaims, "So close!"
[General] Geijon thinks, "Update soon."
The ghostly voice of Adelynn says, "Messed that up so bad."
Leafiara says, "It seems like Geijon's group and Xorus' group are handling the pathway here."
Ribbons of bluish-green light appear along the ground and transform into Kiyna's body!
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.
Kiyna seems slightly different.
Sablo glances at Kiyna. [she has an Amulet of the Arkati for self-resurrection]
Markx says, "I'm goin to look around and find out."
Kelfyr says, "Neat trick."
[General] Sablo thinks, "Hurry the hell up DeArchon."
Irval says, "Markx gonna get blasted."
Irval exclaims, "Adelynn!"
Irval says, "Err."
Bluish-white fires blossom along the docks as screams fill the night, lost only to the thunderous BOOM of pylon blasts as they devastate the area.
Speaking to Adelynn, Kiyna says, "You made it. We got separated somewhere in there."
Sablo says, "We're leaving soon, with or without him."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dey launchin Pylon at ush?"
Adelynn asks, "If we go through the portal, can we get back here?"
Leafiara says, "I'll take a look for him."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Mauss says, "Sounds like it."
Sablo nods at Adelynn.
[Leafi goes looking, but nothing]
Moving from alleyway to alleyway, limping with a walking stick, a short human can be seen trying to move his way towards the portal outside of Idolone.
Leafiara asks, "Sablo wants to leave soon with or without him... any sightings?"
Leafiara says, "There he is."
[General] Leafiara thinks, "He's on his way."
[OOC note: travel, minor combat, but there's no sight of Stephos to directly interact with, so Leafi heads back to the portal]
[Idolone, Sandy Beach]
Broken shells and various sized rocks litter the ground, partially concealing the sandy path that leads to the west. An occasional breeze brings a mixed aroma of sea salt and fish, and the crashing waves produce a stinging sea spray. You also see a black handaxe, a black handaxe, a lithe black-shrouded ranger that appears dead, a lithe black-shrouded ranger that is lying down, the leaf-shrouded Kelfyr disk encircled by overlapping leaves, the Mauss disk, a swirling white portal and an old wooden dock.
Also here: Town Councilor Vaemyr, Whimweaver Leafiara, Imperatrix Lylia, Xorus, Udari, Brundrel, Mauss, Irval, Grand Lord Kelfyr, Town Councilor Kiyna, Commander Sablo
[minor combat]
As Stephos hurries out of an alleyway, a pylon blast completely destroys the building he just exited. The blast throws him to the ground, scrambling to grab his cane. He crawls, more like wiggles, shuffling away from the flames as they lick at his feet. He pushes himself up, and disappears into another alleyway, moving closer to the portal.
Leafiara says, "The way is clear and--"
Leafiara corrects, "The way on the streets is clear, putting aside the pylon ship fire..."
Mauss exclaims, "Screamin's hard work!!"
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Why didnt we jush bribe dem for him?"
Speaking to Gutstorm, Leafiara says, "I think they didn't believe us about the danger posed by the Remnants."
Speaking to Kelfyr, Kiyna says, "Thanks. I can defy death, but my magical boons still go poof."
Leafiara says, "On the bright side, maybe they'll listen next time Tikba and Thrassus contact them."
Speaking to Kiyna, Kelfyr says, "A bargain I'd take."
Speaking in Faendryl, Xorus says something you don't understand.
As Stephos appears along the sandy beach outside of Idolone, a black-masked figure leaps rushes into view behind him.
[OOC note: Leafi quickly goes to look, but still nothing interactable]
Irval yells, "Quick! He's gainin on ye!"
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dont leave me Leafi!"
(Kiyna fires her pylon at the black-masked figure!)
[Leafi goes to look, but again nothing, so she returns]
Leafiara says, "Hmm."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Stephos ish shlower den a lady getting ready."
Markx says, "Seems to have quieted on the western front."
The ghostly voice of Adelynn says, "Oh goodie."
Speaking in Faendryl, Lylia says something you don't understand.
Speaking in Faendryl, Lylia says something you don't understand.
Irval says, "If you ain't dyin, you ain't trying."
Adelynn says, "Something like that."
Kiyna asks, "Did I get him?"
Speaking uncertainly to Kiyna, Leafiara says, "Not sure."
Speaking to Leafiara, Mauss says, "I wanna git danced back to life someday." [Leafi's raise]
Vaemyr says, "Not sure..."
Stephos runs further down the beach, his attacker chasing him. A blast of bluish-white energy rips across the air, casting the area in a hazy azure glow as it speeds through. The blast strikes the ground, but misses Stephos and instead tears into the black-masked figure, peeling away his flesh as he is flung to the side. The fallen's mask is charred and burnt away now, most of his chest exposed from the damage. Within the cavity of his chest, a small sphere of blue energy churns and glows, but then flickers several times before fading. The man's eyes close. Stephos keeps running, approaching closer to the portal.
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me think it quicker if we kill Stephos, and fetch him corpse."
Lylia says, "We should offer support."
A ruddy crystal flies into the area and shatters against the ground!
The ground beneath you violently shakes and rumbles causing you to fall down!
Speaking to Kiyna, Vaemyr says, "Good shot."
Kiyna exclaims, "I got him!"
The voice of Adelynn exclaims, "Ooof!"
Irval says, "Oh no."
[~600 lines of combat]
Sablo says, "The hell was glowing in that man."
Lylia yells, "Run, you worm!"
Mauss sneers, "...Hmmph!"
Kelfyr says, "Seems similar to some previous experimentation we've seen."
Speaking to Sablo, Kiyna says, "Nothing my pylon couldn't destroy. Worth looking into, though."
Leafiara says, "Maybe he's taken the Gnul approach of ingesting plinite."
Lord Stephos just stumbled in, flailing his arms wildly while trying to right himself!
Udari says, "Hes amusing to watch."
Speaking to Kelfyr, Leafiara says, "Exactly."
Udari yells, "Run!"
Speaking to Stephos, Leafiara says, "Portal, hurry."
Speaking to Stephos, Kiyna exclaims, "Through the portal! NOW!"
Markx says, "Soo. I'm goin to go get myself a BLT."
Gutstorm just went through a swirling white portal, dragging Stephos with him.
Commander Sablo just went through a swirling white portal.
Kelfyr says, "Which means the supplier is still very much active."
Kiyna exclaims, "Let's go!"
Irval exclaims, "He got him!"
Back in Town
[Moot Hall, Orchard]
A large garden stretches out beneath the shadow of Moot Hall, where rows and rows of apple trees flourish in abundance. In the center of the orchard stands a speckled dark grey granite fountain surrounded by hand-carved red oak benches. Thick stone walls rise up behind the building, shielding the area from the rest of the town, and a carved wooden door leads back inside. You also see a well-worn dark grey prayerbook hovering around with its glistening translucent black wings, a dented medallion, a swirling white portal, a flame-eyed burnished ember fox, a spiraled wooden pedestal with a small birdseed bowl on it and a large canvas hammock.
Also here: Whimweaver Leafiara, Town Councilor Vaemyr, Imperatrix Lylia, Xorus, Commander Sablo, Lord Stephos, Seaward Gutstorm, Tikba
Pukk, Faiyth, Brundrel, Mauss, Udari, Kelfyr and Irval followed.
Gutstorm yells, "Me gottem!"
Leafiara says, "Whew."
Udari says, "That sounds tasty."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Pukk says, "Good going."
[General] Sablo asks, "Everyone through?"
Speaking to Gutstorm, Lylia says, "Nicely done."
Vaemyr says, "Now close this portal before they throw a bunch of orbs through."
Speaking wryly to Stephos, Tikba says, "Your wife was looking for you."
[General] Leafiara exclaims, "If you're still on the other side, come through before we close the portal!"
Kiyna says, "Someone tell Ayred to close this thing! Once we have everyone back."
Kelfyr says, "I do hope everyone came back out."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me learnt from Dwi."
Sablo sighs.
Speaking to Stephos, Vaemyr says, "Ya better have the information."
Sablo says, "Adelynn."
Commander Sablo just went through a swirling white portal.
[Leafi briefly goes to look for others, then returns]
Shallimar deeply says, "Ah, you got em out."
Faiyth asks, "Did she pinch his butt?"
Leafiara says, "Perigourd and Geijon are still wandering there for some reason."
Preservationist Perigourd's group just arrived.
Perigourd says, "Hmm.."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Our work done?"
Leafiara says, "Ah, there they are."
Mauss asks, "Can we holler at dem?"
Pukk says, "They are site seeing."
Leafiara says, "No, they're here now."
Speaking to Stephos, Udari says, "Welcome to the landing."
Tikba resignedly says, "A difficult evening, but a successful one."
Speaking to Tikba, Leafiara admits, "I found it satisfying."
Speaking politely to Udari, Tikba corrects, "Welcome back to the Landing."
Stephos sits down.
Vaemyr says, "We are going to need contingencies."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Me need a raise in me hazard pay."
Vaemyr says, "For that ship."
Speaking politely to Stephos, Leafiara agrees, "And, indeed, welcome back."
Vaemyr says, "If he brings it here."
Speaking to Tikba, Udari says, "Thanks."
Xorus says, "I enjoy watching cities burn."
Speaking to Vaemyr, Perigourd says, "I would expect Amos to fix his own mistake."
Commander Sablo just arrived.
Speaking to Perigourd, Vaemyr says, "I wouldn't."
Speaking frankly to Perigourd, Leafiara says, "I wouldn't."
Irval says, "That city is most definitely burning."
Speaking pointedly to Xorus, Mauss asks, "...whose??"
Irval says, "Idolone in flames."
Lylia says, "Well, welcome back."
Sablo arrives, dragging a body of a burnt, scorched human.
Irval asks, "Whose that?"
Speaking to Mauss, Xorus says, "Most."
The portal snaps shut.
Speaking to Sablo, Kiyna asks, "Is this the one I took down?"
Leafiara says, "Whew, portal closed..."
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "Dat Adelynn?"
Speaking to Sablo, Vaemyr says, "Oh good you got the guy who had the blood orb thing glowing insiode."
Irval asks, "Did everyone make it out?"
Sablo says, "That's the man with the cavity in his chest."
Speaking amusedly to Sablo, Adelynn says, "You didn't need to come looking for me, I was just fine."
Lylia says, "My guess is this is the one with that glowing...something."
Sablo shrugs at Adelynn.
Speaking to Xorus, Mauss says, "Don' burn tart shops. I don' like dat."
Speaking to Gutstorm, Faiyth says, "She normally doesn't look that burnt up."
Stephos stands up.
Leafiara says, "Probably plinite experimentation like Gnul."
Speaking sweetly to Sablo, Adelynn says, "Thanks for your concern, though."
Stephos leans on his walking stick and surveys his surroundings with a keen eye.
Adelynn flutters her eyelashes at Sablo.
Irval says, "Best get him to the research team."
Speaking curiously to Stephos, Leafiara asks, "You alright?"
Xorus says, "Overcooked tarts."
Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "My thoughts exactly."
Irval says, "The corpse that is."
Irval says, "Well whats left of it."
Stephos asks, "Well, it's good to be home?"
Speaking to Leafiara, Vaemyr says, "If the wraith used Gnul as the guinnie pig."
Kelfyr says, "I don't know that you'll like the accommodations."
Speaking to Stephos, Lylia says, "The mayor might be pleased to see you."
Several town guards arrive and quickly clamp restraints on Stephos hand, who just laughs and shakes his head as they lead him away.
Gutstorm drunkenly slurs, "We gonna tosh da crimnil in jail now?"
Leafiara tiredly says, "On that note... she probably wants the--"
Faiyth says, "Oh I'm glad I didn't find him. I thought we were going there to kill him.."
Leafiara says, "Oh, there he goes."
Kiyna says, "Yeah, I was waiting for that."
Speaking helpfully to Gutstorm, Tikba explains, "Yes."
Vaemyr says, "Guess the Mayor isn't waiting."
Geijon says, "Ah good th' arresting part was quick."
Mauss says, "...aaaand dere's our guards."
Speaking to Sablo, Kiyna asks, "So what's this chest cavity about?"
Sablo nods to some imperial soldiers who carry off the body he dragged through the portal.
Irval says, "Something glowing."
Pukk whispers something to Leafiara.
Sablo says, "His heart or something was glowing. I don't know."
Leafiara says, "Probably want a bard for that."
Geijon says, "You have exceptional survival skills."
Sablo says, "I fetched it for Eni Meni."
Leafiara considers, "I guess Enisius would work too, sure."
Speaking to Sablo, Irval asks, "Did you get the heart?"
Kelfyr says, "I think I'll skip the dissection session. The research team can have fun with that."
Sablo says, "It wasn't in there anymore."
Sablo shrugs at Irval.
Speaking to Irval, Kialeigh asks, "You wanna wear it don't you...?"
Speaking to Irval, Kialeigh says, "You and yer bones and body parts."
Lylia says, "I am interested in seeing more of what was left."
Xorus says, "I got this amulet from Eeny."
Irval says, "I always wear a heart on my sleeve."
Sablo flicks blood from his tomahawks.
Kiyna says, "Whatever it was in his chest, it was obliterated when I got him with my hand pylon. Or so it looked."
Sablo says, "Good work. Goodnight."
Sablo nods.
Lylia says, "Pleasure working with you."
Faiyth says, "Time for alcohol."
Vaemyr says, "I did notice some of them were much more... robust than usual."
Sablo twists his head slightly, cracking his neck. He looks relieved.
Commander Sablo just went into a carved wooden door.