River's Rest - Mazorn Opens The Warehouse

Koaratos 15, 5118 by Darcena Wolf-Valslayer
Storyline: The Green Lady

Summary

• Mazorn opened the warehouse and invited some friends to provide services.

• Mazorn went to give a speech and it was interrupted by the arrival of a woman named Veridese.

• Veridese feels spurned by Mazorn and threatened to raze River's Rest.

Log

[Floating Dock, Tempest River - ]
A massive dock stretches far out over the river's surface, complete with large support columns at regular intervals, several slips for boats of various sizes, and a series of steps leading towards the swiftly flowing river. A large warehouse sits adjacent to the slips, and a ramp leads up to the Stone Eye veranda. You also see an orange lion.
Obvious paths: up

You move toward a large warehouse, striding away.

[Mazorn's Warehouse, Interior - ]
This expansive warehouse carries with it both the scent of freshly cut lumber and the sound of the river flowing beneath the newly laid dock floor underfoot. Massive reinforced shelves line the walls, weighted down with crates and barrels of every size, shape, and color imaginable. Here and there, dockhands bustle about, calling out orders and rearranging inventory while doing their best to stay out of each other's way. Broad doors lead back out onto the docks. You also see the Neovik disk, the Eiroc disk, a plump field mouse, the Kibosen disk, a peak tiger, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the palm frond-shaped Severine disk, a forest fox, a spotted great horned owl that is flying around, a small canteen of spring water, the Trevic disk, a volatile lake spirit that is flying around, an elf owl that is flying around, a playful luck spirit that is flying around, the Khylynnia disk, the earth brown Nips disk, the Rabbits disk, the blue Magnificos disk, the Bearshoe disk, a fat field mouse, a carved mahogany sign, a wooden podium and a large buffet table with some stuff on it.
Also here: Arrec, Great Lady Darcena, Master Neovik, Thaiselmay, Great Lord Darkc, Eiroc, Alshan, Eiliriel, Great Lord Losus, Bovine, Jarkai, Tetreves, Sewer Scamp Kibosen, Kupaka, Riverman, Slack, Flurrious, Zenthar, Roselash, Lanzerik, Chaoswynd, Severine, Jhenni, Arena Heroine Leafiara, High Lord Trevic, High Lord Tsalinx, Sahrai, Lady Devililly, Lord Origen, Great Lady Analletta, Lord Grimholdt, Ovtrok, Mister Qoobaba, Sewer Scamp Ushakaron, Lady Velarina, Selema, Aracantes, Great Lord Drumples, Solarina, Nimra, Maddisyn, Vikara, Great Lady Khylynnia, Salwarry, Rabbits, Nips, Arena Champion Zeylar, Thornstar, Magnificos, Rivanne, Zho, Treben, Lord Bellarc, Bearshoe, Fyrentennimar, Calliwulf, Gargamish, Arathis, Grampa Gowrick who is sitting, Trader Mazorn, Auntie Zenelope who is sitting
Obvious exits: none

>read sign

In the Common language, it reads:

******

This evening, Trader Mazorn and his friends will be offering the following services:

******
General Alterations (which can include either a long or a show, but not both)
Lightening
Deepening
******
Cost for River's Rest Citizens: FREE!

Cost for all others: 25,000 silvers

[Much banter with Gowrick and my friends ensued as time passed. I will be kind and remove that portion of the log.]

Mazorn recites:

"We've got about fifteen minutes left, then I have a few words that I'd like to share with you all!"

[Mazorn's Warehouse, Interior - ]
This expansive warehouse carries with it both the scent of freshly cut lumber and the sound of the river flowing beneath the newly laid dock floor underfoot. Massive reinforced shelves line the walls, weighted down with crates and barrels of every size, shape, and color imaginable. Here and there, dockhands bustle about, calling out orders and rearranging inventory while doing their best to stay out of each other's way. Broad doors lead back out onto the docks. You also see a skewer of spicy grilled shrimp, the Eiroc disk, the Neovik disk, a plump field mouse that is sitting, a peak tiger that is sleeping, the palm frond-shaped Leafiara disk, the palm frond-shaped Severine disk, a forest fox, a spotted great horned owl, a small canteen of spring water, the Trevic disk, a volatile lake spirit that is flying around, an elf owl that is flying around, a playful luck spirit that is flying around, the Khylynnia disk, a carved mahogany sign, a wooden podium and a large buffet table with some stuff on it.
Also here: Apathory, Kjinta, Rehger, Moonzemi, Eiroc who is sitting, Lord Briliant, Great Lady Darcena, Master Neovik, Thaiselmay, Great Lord Darkc, Great Lord Losus, Bovine, Jarkai, Tetreves, Kupaka, Riverman, Slack, Flurrious, Zenthar, Roselash, Lanzerik, Chaoswynd, Severine, Jhenni, Arena Heroine Leafiara who is sitting, High Lord Trevic, High Lord Tsalinx, Great Lady Analletta, Mister Qoobaba, Sewer Scamp Ushakaron, Selema, Solarina, Nimra, Maddisyn, Vikara, Great Lady Khylynnia, Zho, Fyrentennimar, Arathis, Grampa Gowrick who is sitting, Trader Mazorn, Auntie Zenelope who is sitting
Obvious exits: none

Start of Speech

Mazorn recites:

"Can I have everyone's attention please?"

You see Trader Mazorn.
He appears to be a Human.
He is tall and has broad shoulders. He appears to be very young. He has piercing sea green eyes and deeply-tanned skin. He has waist-length, perfectly straight mahogany hair bound into an intricate knot at the base of his skull. He has a broad face and deep smile lines at the corners of his eyes.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing a royal blue brocade vest with gleaming silver toggles, a slender mahogany scabbard with a jade-inlaid wave pattern, a salt-stained black leather pouch, a distressed oilskin hip-satchel, some rugged leather trousers, and some black knee-length boots.

Riverman, Khylynnia, Tetreves, Darkc, and Neovik turn an inquisitive ear toward Mazorn.

Leafiara tilts her head toward Mazorn, examining him intently as the tip of one ear twitches briefly.
Zenthar, Selema, and Khylynnia turn to face Mazorn.
You nod at Mazorn.
Lanzerik raises an eyebrow in Mazorn's direction.
Thaiselmay wiggles her ears at Mazorn.
Eiroc peers quizzically at Mazorn.

Arathis ponders.

Mazorn strides over to the podium and takes a position behind it, smiling.
A pall of silence settles on the area.

Gowrick turns an inquisitive ear toward Mazorn.

Zenelope turns to face Mazorn.

Mazorn says, "First off, thank you all so much for coming out."

Mazorn says, "And thank you to my friends for coming to assist with the festivities."

Mazorn flashes a wide grin.

Gowrick nods.

Veridese arrives

Speaking airily to Mazorn, Veridese breathes, "Hello again, Mazorn... it's been a while."

You see Veridese the Green Lady.
She appears to be a Human from Riverwood.
She is somewhat shorter than average and has an hourglass frame. She appears to be very young. She has expressive viridian eyes and fair skin. She has vivid, emerald green hair shaved on one side and long on the other, draped across half of her face. She has an elegant face, a small nose and full lips adorned with forest green gloss.
She is in good shape.
She is wearing a stunning deep emerald ballgown.

Mazorn blinks.

Mazorn glances up at Veridese, and blanches.

Gowrick glances at Veridese.

Speaking tremulously to Veridese, Mazorn greets, "H... Hello, Veri."."

Veridese flushes a bright red and her eyes flash in sudden rage as the smile falls away from her face.

Speaking outragedly to Mazorn, Veridese screeches, "NO! NO! NO! NO! You do NOT get to CALL me that! Not any MORE you don't! You PATHETIC excuse for a MAN! YOU can call me-"."

Veridese blinks suddenly, her expression suddenly serene as a sickeningly sweet smile spreads across her face.

Veridese impishly declares, "The Green Lady."."

Speaking dumbfoundedly to Veridese, Mazorn echoes, "The... Green Lady?"."

Mazorn runs a hand across his suddenly sodden brow.

Veridese poses, one hand on her hip, and gives Mazorn a flirtatious smile.

Speaking seductively to Mazorn, Veridese drawls, "What's wrong... LOVER... Don't you think it suits me?"."

Zenelope blinks.

Gowrick glances at Mazorn.

Veridese straightens suddenly, her spine becoming rigid as her hands clench into white-knuckled fists. Her face screws up into a rigid mask of fury.

Speaking shrilly to Mazorn, Veridese screeches, "OR have you FORGOTTEN all ABOUT me?! THREE MONTHS, Mazorn! I gave you the GREATEST three MONTHS of your LIFE!"."

Zenelope coughs.

Mazorn swallows hard, and clears his throat, sweating profusely.

Gowrick examines Veridese closely, sizing her up and taking note of all the details.

You quietly whisper to Gowrick, "That's disgusting!"

Speaking quietly to Veridese, Mazorn reasons, "Ver- Green Lady... Of... of course I remember. But... but that's over. We discussed it, and-"."

Speaking venomously to Mazorn, Veridese says, "Interrupt YOU discussed, Mazorn! YOU decided, and YOU discussed, and YOU LEFT! You MISERABLE excuse for a MAN!"."

Veridese blinks once, then twice, her eyelids fluttering, then her face morphs into a pleasant, serene smile.

Speaking calmly to Mazorn, Veridese reassures, "But don't you worry your head one bit, Maz... Oh no... Because it's all fine. It's completely fine. But the scales... the scales have to be balanced."."

Veridese grows suddenly still, her eyes dilating wide as she stares into the distance.

Veridese plainly states, "You took everything from me. Everything I loved. You stole my life. And now I'm going to steal yours."."

Veridese blinks once, then looks around confusedly, taking in the warehouse and dock all around her as if noticing them for the first time. A slow smile starts to spread across her face, quickly turning into a rictus.

Gowrick whispers, "Agreed. I remember when they were together, but this is why I don't mess with crazy."

Speaking malevolently to Mazorn, Veridese proclaims, "You've claimed this town as your new home, Maz? That's lovely. Truly it is. I can't wait... to raze it to the ground. This...."."

Veridese breaks out into a discordant giggle, her eyes dancing with sudden mirth.

Speaking wickedly to Mazorn, Veridese goads, "... is going to be so much FUN!"."

Veridese turns on a heel and flounces out, giggling all the while.

The pall of silence leaves the area.

Crowd Reacts

Lanzerik frowns.

Mazorn shudders.
Tetreves blinks.
Selema gasps.
Zho looks around as if waking up from a dream.
Eiroc says, "Well that sucks."
Darkc gulps.
Tetreves fidgets.
Fyrentennimar frowns.
Thaiselmay cackles evilly, her voice rising in chilling laughter. Two blood-red fangs are clearly visible, protruding from beneath her upper lip. Her crimson satin longcoat billows out behind her as if caught upon an unfelt breeze.

Moonzemi blinks.

Mazorn recites:

"I...."

Tetreves slowly empties his lungs.

Rehger sighs.
Arathis grins.
Severine shifts her weight.

Riverman tiredly asks, "Hmmm?"

Mazorn shudders.

You quietly whisper to Gowrick, "I meant..." Darcena traces a finger along her symbol with a thoughtful expression on her face, "...the way you were looking at her, Gramps."

Gowrick stands up.

Arathis glances at Mazorn.

Leafiara furrows her brow.

Speaking to Mazorn, Selema says, "You must've really peeved her off."

Mazorn recites:

"I... apologize, all"

Mazorn recites:

"That was....... someone I used to know"

Speaking to Mazorn, Darkc says, "Now ya gone and done it."

Flurrious exclaims, "Nah, nothing to worry about! Back to the festivities I say!"
Eiroc says, "Women."

Eiroc nods at Mazorn.

Mazorn clears his throat, sweating profusely.

Zenelope blinks.

Eiroc adopts an agreeable expression.

Speaking to Mazorn, Jarkai asks, "So who you cheat on her with?"
Zho says, "At least Old Bones woman didn't go completely snake-brained."
You reach out and touch your emerald symbol.
Zho scowls at Mazorn.
Severine pokes Chaoswynd in the ribs.
Thaiselmay softly says, "Now she's just somebody that he used to know..."
Lanzerik says, "I suppose she'll be back, then."
Thaiselmay snickers.

Kupaka asks, "Do you want us to kill her and bury her out back?"

Zenelope says, "Well..."

Mazorn recites:

"I... don't feel well."

Zenelope says, "That was a little... unseemly."

Mazorn sways back and forth.

Leafiara scratches her head.

Neovik grins at Mazorn.
Kjinta says, "Someone get him some water."
Lanzerik begins chuckling at Thaiselmay!
You glance at Mazorn.

Lanzerik removes a flagon of spring water from in his jade spidersilk cloak.

Gowrick hoarsely says, "I... I don't tink I will be sleeping here tonight afterall. I've been around long enough to know when to go."

With a practiced eye, you glance over Mazorn:

He is in perfect health.

Lanzerik offers Mazorn a flagon of spring water.

Speaking to Gowrick, Zenelope says, "I think we ought to be headed home, dear."

Flurrious says, "Water!? Get him some whiskey."
Leafiara grins crookedly at Gowrick.

Zenelope stands up.

Mazorn says, "Please.... please excuse me, all."

Gowrick agrees with Zenelope.

Zenelope joins Gowrick's group.

Flurrious begs and pleads with Zenelope.

Tetreves frowns.
Flurrious exclaims, "Dont leave us!"
Selema says, "Oh dear."
You, Zenthar, and Lanzerik frown.

Speaking amusedly to Gowrick, Chaoswynd says, "Come up to the Landing one evening, I'll brew you up some excellent coffee."

A shrill screech splits the air from high overhead, and the ground trembles slightly underfoot in response.

You say, "Just figures."

Leafiara glances up.

Fyrentennimar says, "We still want to hear what this is all about."

Gowrick hoarsely says, "She's going to raze the town she said, there is no way I'm going...."

Gowrick gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Zenelope blinks.

Neovik frowns.

Thaiselmay gazes heavenward.
Zho stamps his feet.
Thaiselmay cackles!
Lanzerik put a flagon of spring water in his jade spidersilk cloak.
Thaiselmay softly says, "And it begins."
Zho pulls back his upper lip revealing his sharp incisors, giving an angry snarl.

Leafiara gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Mazorn stumbles out the doors, holding his head.

You say, "You couldn't keep it in your pants and now everyone else has to suffer."

You mutter something inaudible.
Neovik laughs at you!
Khylynnia starts chuckling at you!
Tetreves rolls his eyes.
You shake your head, clucking your tongue.
Speaking to Fyrentennimar, Selema says, "We should go see if we need to put out some fires."
Selema groans.

You sigh loudly.

Zenelope says, "That... sounds... yes... home."

Zenelope nods at Gowrick.

Speaking hoarsely to Zenelope, Gowrick says, "Come on, dear."

Zenelope nods at Gowrick.

Gowrick waves.

Grampa Gowrick just limped through some broad doors, with his group following closely behind him.

You move toward some broad doors, striding away.

Invasion Message (In Town)

The sound of heavy footfalls reaches your ears, approaching the town from the north and east.

A high-pitched voice is heard, the tone of one barking orders, but the distance makes it impossible to decipher what's being said. A distant roar rises up in response, however.

A clear voice calls out, "All able-bodied defenders are asked to please make their way north! A large group of hostiles appears to be approaching the beach!"

A slightly panicked cry goes out, "They're approaching the town from the north, and there appear to be a few fliers amongst them! All able hands to the north! They're coming through the brambles!

A hoarse voice calls out, "The invaders have entered the town! All defenders please make your way north with all haste, and all others seek cover!"

An impossibly loud screech sounds from above, and the sound of beating wings reaches your ears. The dark sky hides any details, but by the sound, a host of large creatures is moving through the night sky.

The sound of maniacal laughter fills the air, originating from somewhere overhead.

A high-pitched voice calls out in a disturbing sing-song, "That's enough for tonight, I think... sleep tight, little town... we'll be seeing you again soon!" The voice degenerates into raucous laughter as it fades into the distance.

Random Quotes

Apathory says, "Some crazy lady going all nuts over a three month fling."
The appearance of great calm leaves Apathory as he looks up and glances around.
Apathory sighs.
You hear someone chuckling.
Darcena nods at Apathory.
Darcena says, "Sometimes love is strong like that."