The Griffin Sword Saga (storyline)/2002-05-20 - Wehnimer's Landing Razed (log)

As they have for each night since the Griffin Sword was shattered, the Luukosian forces come at sunset to attack Wehnimer's Landing, shortly after Ulstram raises the alarm outside of the Temple of Lorminstra. This night, however, is different: Kendryth is not seen on the front lines, having been sent by Ulstram to take care of an urgent matter earlier that day, and the Luukosian forces rapidly increase in strength, their dissipators wasting no time to emerge. As the assault continues, the defenders are quickly pushed back to the gates. Luukosian enemies rain down from the sky and crawl up from the catacombs. The streets are overwhelmed.

While a storm had blown in early on, it swiftly ended right as Morvule himself was sighted on the battlefield, torching the town. The streets are overwhelmed, and the dead continue to pile up as the fires spread from one building to the next. Even Ciston's high end auction in Moot Hall is not spared as the bank catches fire. Shops and other services are boarded up, one by one, as the desolation spreads.

Their objective achieved and half the town razed, the Luukosian forces retreat, leaving behind a swathe of fire and destruction in their wake. Only then does Ulstram finally emerge from the temple, which had been burning unabated thanks to his very own sanctuary. After putting out its fires, he rallies those still in town to form roaming bands of firefighters to quench the flames and, eventually, assess the damage. While the last few buildings continue to smolder, he speaks with them outside the temple, where he catches a glimpse of Kendryth, captured and shackled by the Luukosians.

Yet in spite of their losses, the town rallies, knowing that it is the people who make it the Landing, not merely its buildings. Ulstram, too, assures them that since the Luukosians did not reach his chamber, from which he is able to scry for the armies and the Griffin Sword shards, they were ultimately not successful in their final assault. Many of the town amenities remain shuttered for days afterward. Once the fires are put out, the rubble covering everything needs to be dug out. Only then can the rebuilding begin.

This log is from Alisaire's perspective. It has been very heavily edited.

Forewarned

[Wehnimer's, Erebor Square]
The dome of a large temple rises before you.  The circular building is surrounded by marble porticos and teak columns.  A promenade leads to two pillars, through which you can peer into the inner sanctum.  You observe priests, acolytes, monks and worshippers engaged in various rituals of devotion.  A locked almsbox is securely bolted to an iron pole alongside the pillars.  You also see a twisted black wax candle, a glowing white stone and a wrought-iron gate.
Also here: Murp, Silverphenix, Kylinarr, Lord Jonty, Lord Kaurik, Prospera, Codac, High Lady Lavinnia, Morgiest, Blanck, Tariajewel, Wakim, Piru, Lady Brinnea, Tarakan, Brakian, Ulstram, Turinrond, Lord Sauthurdig, Lord Zosopage, Lady Sherysse, Lord Robinblood, Lord Kcutter, Gunnard, Great Lady Atoyoz, Great Lord Atlanteax, Lord Omnieloh, Lady Opalina, Olgretien, Perigourd, Lord Arkans, Great Lord Grandevr, Lord Skoal, Kaeynne, Bristenn, Lady Heathyranne, Achillea, Loerya, Azorack
Obvious paths: south, east, west.

Silverphenix says, "Good evening, Ulstram."

Ulstram frowns.

You see Ulstram Chanerser the Elven Prophet.
He is of an undeterminable age, has long, straight white hair, pointed ears, and fair skin.
He has jagged scars marring his face where his eyes should be.
He is in good shape.
He is holding an ebonwood staff inlaid with slivers of ivory in his left hand.
He is wearing a slender white-gold circlet inlaid with a cabochon onyx, a fine silver chain bearing a gold-inlaid onyx key, a black velvet cloak trimmed with golden knotwork, some long flowing white velvet robes embroidered with golden spirals, a supple white leather pouch and a pair of white leather sandals.

Bristenn exclaims, "Bring us yet another victory tonight!"

Ulstram says softly, "May the Lady's Light watch over us in the moments to come."

Wakim says, "in the Moments to come? sounds imminent"

Azorack says, "Without the sword, Ulstram, yer whole cause is doomed."

Heathyranne says, "Light is never doomed."
Heathyranne smiles.

Achillea says, "merely snuffed"

Heathyranne says, "Tis hard to snuff that which comes from within."
Heathyranne smiles softly.

Laerythe asks in Elven, "Greetings Ulstram, how are you today?"

Ulstram says softly, "I am well...but we are in for a long harsh evening."

Wakim says, "Gird your loins and all that good stuff"

Silverphenix says, "Then let us prepare."
Silverphenix asks, "Is Kendryth preparing our defenses?"

Ulstram says softly, "My Ward is out preparing things I have requested of him."

Azorack says, "Then end comes when the sun sets. Yeh should be packing and running."

Kaeynne asks, "Azorack...how many times has Luukos failed before?   What makes you think his minions will succeed this time?"

Azorack says, "Because. This time the sword is not'ere t'stop him."
Azorack nods to Kaeynne.

Kaeynne says, "it wasn't here last night either"
Kaeynne says, "we still defended easily."

Aetheri asks, "Have you seen the conclusion of this battle good sir prophet?"

Ulstram shakes his head.

Laerythe says, "Bet dey use same old tactic...overwhelm with nasty things."

Silverphenix asks, "Ulstram, is there anything we should be expecting this evening that we have not seen yet?"
Silverphenix says, "Any new offensive strategy they may employ."

Laerythe asks, "Ya want us out scoutin abouts Ulstram?"

Ulstram says softly, "Just defend the town and temple, those are the only priorities.  They Dark Alliance rains from the sky, and they will breach the town walls."

Murp frowns.

Danay shudders.
Danay says, "From the sky,  must be more of those flying serpents."

Laerythe exclaims, "Da sky?!"
Laerythe gazes up into the heavens.
Laerythe says, "Crud"

Tariajewel asks, "crud?"

Laerythe says, "Aye, crud."

Ulstram says softly, "They will attack from all directions."

Volsix says, "And they will lose."

Wakim asks, "do you think then they may attack through the sewers and from under the temple Prophet?"
Wakim peers quizzically at Ulstram.

Ulstram says softly, "My temporary wards are still in effect, they should not be able to enter the temple from below."

Zacciwie says, "Should build more towers and put archers in them"

Heathyranne nods to Ulstram.
Heathyranne says, "Ye may always instill a ballista on the roof of Phoenix should it be needed. We can aim this way easily."
Heathyranne says, "Or Cholgar's..."
Heathyranne examines her fingernails.

Codac says, "put one on Helgas, I'll man that one"

Ulstram says softly, "It is too late to build another ballista."

Heathyranne says, "A pity, that."

Ulstram says softly, "They ride this way, and will be here within moments."

Lavinnia asks, "Moments?"

Heathyranne says, "For the future, the offer stands, Prophet."
Heathyranne smiles.

Ulstram nods.

Morgiest exclaims, "May Kai grant us all great skill in battle!"
Morgiest throws his head back and howls!

Olgretien exclaims, "To Kai!"
Olgretien raises his vultite greatsword in triumph!

Codac says, "We should now pray for Lormistra's grace in now our time of need"

Laerythe says, "I'm gonna jes pray I donna get dead."

Codac says, "may the the Lords of Liabo protect and guide us"

Tariajewel says, "wonder how much that would cost me"

Azorack says, "My Lords army approaches. Be prepared t'die."

Ulstram frowns.

Silverphenix says, "Ulstram, is there any chance that they will try to circle around over the water and attack from the direction of the dock outside town?  There is no barrier there..."

Laerythe asks, "Yeah, do dey 'ave a navy?"

Wakim asks, "from the wharf?"

Ulstram says softly, "I don't sense them coming from the bay, but they will fall from the sky."

Ulstram says softly, "They ride up from the southern foothills."

Kevralynn asks, "Any word of the sword pieces m'lord Ulstram?"

Ulstram shakes his head.

Ulstram says softly, "None of the pieces have been discovered yet."

Kevralynn sighs.
Kevralynn asks, "Are you still unable to see them in your dreams?"

Codac asks, "so why do the armies come here Ulstram? I thought they are searching for the pieces?"
Codac peers quizzically at Ulstram.
Codac says, "Unless a piece is here..."

Ulstram says softly, "The Serpent Followers wish to conquer this town, and this temple as the first point in their conquest of the continent."

Vlandris shakes her head.
Vlandris exclaims, "We won't let it happen!"

Silverphenix says, "If that is true, then we stop them tonight, Ulstram."

Ulstram says softly, "I pray that we do."

Villhi frowns.
Villhi taps Ulstram lightly on his shoulder.

Ulstram cocks his head at Villhi.

Villhi asks, "Where are these pieces supposed to be?"
Villhi asks, "Did they fly off when the sword was destroyed?"
Villhi rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Ulstram says softly, "The pieces have been scattered in unknown places.  Into the East, South and West three pieces went.  The fourth is unknown."

Villhi nods to Ulstram.
Villhi frowns.
Volsix says, "The fourth must be near.."
Villhi says, "I searched all over Solhaven and the surrounding areas, and found no trace of it"

Laerythe says, "I think we should send a strike force to dere camp, while dere major force is here. And assassinate dere general."

You ask, "You think you can do that?"
You raise an eyebrow in Laerythe's direction.

Ulstram says softly, "Going to their encampment and attacking would be like falling into a pit full of vipers without protection."

Ulstram says softly, "It is not a healthy choice."

Laerythe says, "Me? I could only but try."

You chuckle.
You say, "Try?  I suppose that is an option."
You nod to Laerythe.

Laerythe says, "Better den curlin up an die whimperin."

Ulstram paces back and forth.

Dark clouds begin to gather in the sky, coalescing into one another and casting a shadow over the land.
 
Zacciwie's face turns slightly pale.

Ulial sighs.
Ulial says, "Time"

Heathyranne places her hand on her prayer beads.

Murp scowls.

Kevralynn says, "Here they come."
Kevralynn softly kisses her Huntress symbol, murmuring to herself.
Kevralynn says, "Guard us My Lady."

Zacciwie says, "I sure do hope Ronan is out there defeating the one that dare lurk in his realm"

Silverphenix says, "Well..."
Silverphenix says, "Let's go, people."
Silverphenix says, "Be safe, Ulstram.  be vigilant."
Silverphenix nods to Ulstram.

Ulstram nods.

Ulstram paces back and forth.

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

Murp says, "be ready to defend the temple, prophet"

Rorac asks, "Where do you go during the fighting?"
Rorac peers quizzically at Ulstram.

Ulstram says softly, "I stay here, guarding the temple and helping those in need when I can."

Althamus says, "welp, you're going to need to spend lots o' time protecting me."
Althamus nods to Ulstram.

Kevralynn says, "Where are the slipery buggers..."

The heavy rainfall makes it difficult to see more than just a few feet ahead.

Ulstram cocks his head.

(Heathyranne pulls her cape about her tightly, trying to block the rain.)
Heathyranne says, "They come."

Kadesha says, "Ulstram sir, the good Lady shall prevail"

Ulstram says softly, "We can pray that we do."


You hear the subdued thoughts of Kraytorh echo in your mind:
"why does everyone believe the big one's coming tonight anyway?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Hootezorg echo in your mind:
"Luukos said so."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Kraytorh echo in your mind:
"when did Luukos say so?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Hootezorg echo in your mind:
"Last night."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Hootezorg echo in your mind:
"After we killed them all."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Galesmight echo in your mind:
"WE can scale the engines .. just climb the ladders with hands empty and ye make it."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Galesmight echo in your mind:
"Be warned tis quite dangerous."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Galesmight echo in your mind:
"Breach they may .. the town will not fall."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Twyloc echo in your mind:
"Hear hear, Gales."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Silverphenix echo in your mind:
"If you're not up to engaging the invaders tonight, get somewhere safe now, because they may be here any moment."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Galesmight echo in your mind:
"Anyone know what time the sun sets this eve?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Revalos echo in your mind:
"the sun is going to set in just a few minutes"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Galesmight echo in your mind:
"Day of Volnes .. is Morvule that predictable?"


Kevralynn says, "Here they are..."

The ground beneath you violently shakes and rumbles causing you to fall down!
[Everyone falls to the ground!]

You blink.
You say, "Nice warning, Kevralynn."

A blinding flash of lightning is quickly followed by a low rumble of thunder.

Ulstram stands up.

Kevralynn says, "Very tough"
Kevralynn says, "I'm terrified."
Kevralynn says, "Really."

Zacciwie says, "I think I'll go play with a ballista"

Ulstram frowns.

Ulstram quickly walks into the temple.


You hear the subdued thoughts of Galesmight echo in your mind:
"They come."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Reim echo in your mind:
"i think they are back"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Ulial echo in your mind:
"Bloodied corpses already"

You hear the faint thoughts of Lupit echo in your mind:
"sigh i'm really getting tired of this invasion, didnt they already get the sword yesterday"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Ulial echo in your mind:
"Attack at the bridge"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Tirean echo in your mind:
"Yup..They're all over the bridge."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Silverphenix echo in your mind:
"Hags out already, DON'T cone."

The sky is full of rain-sodden clouds.

The Battle Begins

The fight begins like previous nights, except the waves get progressively stronger much, much faster. Luukosian forces swarm the outside of the Landing's walls, quickly pushing past the defenses built days prior. Many of the invading enemies drop from the skies above, which allows them to easily breech the walls. Others swarm from the catacombs beneath. Deaths pile up very quickly. Siege engines roll in among the first waves, raining down flaming arrows onto the defending ballista and setting them on fire.

You hear the subdued thoughts of Silverphenix echo in your mind:
"They just called for Dissipators."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Dhanis echo in your mind:
"calling for them early I see"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Dhanis echo in your mind:
"They probably have something worse coming after that"


Sheets of heavy rain drown you in an unrelenting curtain of water.


You hear the faint thoughts of Zacciwie echo in your mind:
"Well isn't this nice...tons of acid waving dissipators"

You hear the faint thoughts of Missere echo in your mind:
"acid rain"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Twyloc echo in your mind:
"This is an old-fashioned god-RUMBLE in my book..."

You hear the faint thoughts of Riscobin echo in your mind:
"good god"

You hear the faint thoughts of Chaaron echo in your mind:
"where's this siege engine?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Silverphenix echo in your mind:
"It is right over the bridge south of town."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"everyone wasa dead at the bridge"

You hear the faint thoughts of Missere echo in your mind:
"Oh, jeez. They're on the towers"


Thousands of sibilant voices suddenly rise up in unison, their sepuchral cry reaching your ears from afar.

 
You hear the faint thoughts of Maelani echo in your mind:
"Everyone out of the town, get to Voln!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"they may need help destorying a siege engine at the bridge"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"anyone whos good at bashing or just killing should go help"

You hear the faint thoughts of Maelani echo in your mind:
"Luukos Minnions about tah strike the walls of the town!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Edoch echo in your mind:
"News Flash:  Invasion.....Where:  Over bridge near Voln....Still Occuring:  Dunno"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Raeta echo in your mind:
"Does anyone know if Paupers inducts tonight?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Kiesa echo in your mind:
"Lorminstra's inducting tonight."

You hear the faint thoughts of Danay echo in your mind:
"Be wary, I saw a large vortex swirling in the sky!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Aorne echo in your mind:
"undead in rat catacombs!!"

You hear the faint thoughts of Danay echo in your mind:
"Attacking outside the gate!"

You hear the faint thoughts of Lleonie echo in your mind:
"East tower fired on outside of gate!"

You hear the faint thoughts of Merryleon echo in your mind:
"Status report?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Ulial echo in your mind:
"They're in town!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Dekoy echo in your mind:
"They're in the town!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"howd they get in!!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Kraytorh echo in your mind:
"they flew"


A low rumbling can be heard off in the distance.


You hear the subdued thoughts of Orslyk echo in your mind:
"If all else fails, everyone regroup at TSC"

You hear the faint thoughts of Zacciwie echo in your mind:
"Defend our seige towers! They're being attacked!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Tiashi echo in your mind:
"major dead on north ring road"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Tiashi echo in your mind:
"and major bad thingies, too...by the way..."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Sutoflask echo in your mind:
"what gona happen, the constable gona get them?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Ahmeuseng echo in your mind:
"Constable's hidin'."

You hear the faint thoughts of Nevrek echo in your mind:
"Heh heh..."

You hear the faint thoughts of Nevrek echo in your mind:
"Come, help me push!"

You hear the faint thoughts of Lleonie echo in your mind:
"Push what?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Nevrek echo in your mind:
"The engine."

You hear the faint thoughts of Nevrek echo in your mind:
"Push it to the north.."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"more in town"

You hear the faint thoughts of Nevrek echo in your mind:
"Outside, around West Gate."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Celeina echo in your mind:
"In the Moot Hall actually"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Dhanis echo in your mind:
"Bursting from the ground now"

You hear the faint thoughts of Reshen echo in your mind:
"They've arrived in the park."

You hear the faint thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"another siege tower sotuh of the west gate"

You hear the faint thoughts of Lleonie echo in your mind:
"Report on town please! How much of it is still under our control?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Talantris echo in your mind:
"Very little."

You hear the faint thoughts of Talantris echo in your mind:
"The town is being taken quickly, and there's not a thing any of you can do about it."

Siege Engines Deployed

Multiple siege engines are deployed by the invading Luukosians and to great effect. Forces within rain down with fire arrows on key defensive ballista, torching them to uselessness. The defenders muster and attack them from below, battering them with weapons or using spells to ignite them on fire. The siege engines are very well fortified and take a very long time to bring down.

Meanwhile, a high end silvers auction is occurring in Moot Hall, the participants content to ignore everything happening in town so long as it and the bank stay open.

They don't stay open.

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
Clear grassland stretches far to the southwest, a futile lesson in the immensity of Elanith.  To the northwest, the grassy plain gives way to a smattering of pines that dot the landscape.  Immediately east of you looms the high wooden wall of the Landing which provides you with a sense of security against all the unknown things that may lurk in plain and forest alike.  You also see a white cat which appears dead, a dark bronze blade, a dark bronze blade, a white cat and a towering siege engine.
Also here: Reim, High Lord Cemb, Lythcan, Tariajewel, Wakim, Lord Lazerath, Lord Snivels, Lady Scheree, Kaeynne, Duztum, Great Lord Werre, Ashmoreth, Azaer, Kylpanik, Kyvann, Lord Shym, Madmountan, Lord Staind, Jestin, Ooeytooie, Borluck, High Lady Lavinnia, Great Lord Kabriel, Lord Jonty, Morgiest, Lord Dangir, Olgretien, Perigourd, Imraith, Lord Omnieloh, Sindani, Lord Robinblood, Lady Sherysse, Lavistan, Lady Raulda, Lady Opalina, Gunnard, Mirsen, Lord Khaiyn, Lord Sauthurdig, Lord Zosopage, Lord Kcutter, Silversoft, Charra, Lord Arkans, Ichiko, Angelly, Great Lady Atoyoz, Hhooru, Lokroth, Great Lord Atlanteax, Great Lord Grandevr, Kelbelm, Lord Maeillwynn, Lotuus, Lady Kassyopia, Lord Kypsar, Mazeo, Lady Encara, Great Lady Dyva, Jipzy, Lord Mordsithpawns, the body of Benett who is lying down, Lorl, Lord Hercules, Lady Norathar, Farn
Obvious paths: north, south.

>look engine
The siege engine is a marvel of large-scale construction.  Four massive pine tree boles serve as the legs of the engine, with a forest of diagonal cross-beams to help support the broad platform they hold.

Upon the platform, many dozens of feet above the ground, a large wooden beam festooned with ropes, winches, cables and chains and resembling a gigantic crossbow.

A broad ladder, its rungs unusually far apart, ascends one side of the engine.

Olgretien bashes at a towering siege engine with his vultite greatsword!
Perigourd bashes at a towering siege engine with his veniom-hilted falchion!
Madmountan bashes at a towering siege engine with his moon axe!
Perigourd bashes at a towering siege engine with his veniom-hilted falchion!
Morgiest bashes at a towering siege engine with his rolaren hollow mace!
Opalina bashes at a towering siege engine with her dark vultite handaxe!

Kabriel gestures at a towering siege engine.
Part of a towering siege engine bursts into flame from Kabriel's spell!
The flames engulfing a towering siege engine leap higher!
Sauthurdig gestures at a towering siege engine.
Part of a towering siege engine bursts into flame from Sauthurdig's spell!
The flames engulfing a towering siege engine leap higher!
Borluck gestures at a towering siege engine.
A black void appears, ripping away part of a towering siege engine violently!

Nevrek waves an aquamarine wand at a towering siege engine.
Nothing happens.

Scheree says, "gotta love those failing aqua wands"

Kaeynne says, "no offense nevrek... but that's not gonna help"
Kaeynne says, "and I mean it's not going to help what you're trying"

Nevrek waves an aquamarine wand at a towering siege engine.
Nevrek hurls a stream of water at a towering siege engine!
The water scours the siege engine clean.

Kaeynne gestures at Nevrek.
Strands of webbing shoot forth towards Nevrek.
  CS: +584 - TD: +157 + CvA: +2 + d100: +11 - -5 == +445
  Warding failed!
Nevrek is firmly webbed in place.

Nevrek exclaims, "Baah!"

Omnieloh exclaims, "Town Breached!"

Nevrek exclaims, "Fall and die, bathe the city in blood, bury it vith your bodies!"

Lavistan bashes at a towering siege engine with his rolaren talon sword!
Scheree bashes at a towering siege engine with her war hammer!
The siege engine trembles but remains standing.
Atoyoz bashes at a towering siege engine with her black vultite hatchet!
The siege engine trembles but remains standing.
Ichiko bashes at a towering siege engine with her vultite talon sword!
The siege engine trembles but remains standing.
The engine collapses!

Perigourd lets out a cheer!

Lotuus lets out a cheer!

Sherysse throws her head back and howls!

You hear the voice of Galesmight exclaim, "It fell!"

Omnieloh says, "Nice work"

Arkans exclaims, "Yeah!"


You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"engine is dead"

You hear the faint thoughts of Danay echo in your mind:
"We have fought them off so far."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Settium echo in your mind:
"everyone in town gettin kilt, powerful critters everywhere and there are prolly 100 older folks sittin in Moon Hall at an auction."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Revalos echo in your mind:
"the second engine has been destoryed"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"uglys still on north ring"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Earthdiver echo in your mind:
"fourth plane undead"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Lynxx echo in your mind:
"is everything undead?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Sutoflask echo in your mind:
"not me"

You hear the faint thoughts of Danay echo in your mind:
"Morvule is in town."

You hear the faint thoughts of Wakim echo in your mind:
"Morvul is around town starting fires"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Kaittlyn echo in your mind:
"Town is on fire"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Silverphenix echo in your mind:
"East Tower Ballista is down."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Lynxx echo in your mind:
"Silver! get some mechanics and get that ballista fixed."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Dinklz echo in your mind:
"where is Ciston's auction"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Kaittlyn echo in your mind:
"Moot hall through the double doors"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"town center under attack"

You hear the faint thoughts of Lleonie echo in your mind:
"Any other ballistas need manning?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Kraytorh echo in your mind:
"FIRE IN TSC! how do we put it out????"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Ulial echo in your mind:
"cast water at it?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Settium echo in your mind:
"Morvule himself is one south of the park!"

Morvule in Town

The earlier storm abates, though it is already well into the night. Morvule himself is sighted in within the walls, and in his wake is a path of destruction. Buildings are set on fire and the flames quickly spread. Now, on top of the invading Luukosians, the defenders have to contend with the spreading fires and Morvule himself. The Luukosians attack in waves with momentary lulls in between. With each wave, more buildings go up in flames.

Morvule hisses, "I have a town to sssset aflame.  Try and sssstop me, throw your livessss away if you want."


[Elsewhere..]


[Wehnimer's, Erebor Square]
The dome of a large temple rises before you.  The circular building is surrounded by marble porticos and teak columns.  A promenade leads to two pillars, through which you can peer into the inner sanctum.  You observe priests, acolytes, monks and worshippers engaged in various rituals of devotion.  A locked almsbox is securely bolted to an iron pole alongside the pillars.  You also see a gypsy fortuneteller, a white cat who is sitting, a field mouse who is sitting, a white owl who is lying down, a glowing white stone and a wrought-iron gate.
Also here: the body of Lakeathaa who is lying down, High Lady Kadesha, Aerojenova, Great Lord Garaven, Lord Nevrek, Murp, Kimmurial, Tiamatae, Volsix, Renowned Lady Sraven, Great Lady Eleana, Apprentice Laerythe, Cryheart, Risky, Mistykris, Lady Shrelae, Lady Ashenath, Lord Tebon, Lord Talantris, Lady Kevralynn
Obvious paths: south, east, west.

Galesmight says, "Morvule floatin' about."

Marex says, "Morvule is in town square."

Tebon cracks his knuckles!
Tebon says, "Hurtin time is here"
Tebon glares.

Volsix says, "Morvule.."

Cryheart says, "stand your guard"
Cryheart says, "and don't listen to false reports"

You say, "This attack.. so much more powerful than the last ones."
You rub your chin thoughtfully.
You say, "And so quickly they have breached the walls."
You say, "I'm surprised more are not fleeing from the town."

Murp says, "Morvule on the way"

Lord Morvule just arrived.

You see Lord Morvule Thinevael the Luukosian High Priest.
He appears to be very old, has emerald slit-pupiled eyes, and dark green scaled skin.
He has a series of wavy ophidian marks upon his neck.
He is holding a dark wooden staff swirled with a sinuous spiral of black ora in his left hand.
He is wearing a long deep-hooded cloak, a gleaming bronze ring set with a glittering red gem, a carved emerald Luukos symbol set upon a disc of bronze and some dark flowing robes.

Murp says, "blast him if ya see him"

You nod to Morvule in greeting.

Morvule smiles.

Allanor gestures.
An invisible force guides Allanor.

A burst of flames erupts from the ground and soon a furious fire begins consuming anything combustible there.

Sparks shoot up from the flames to dance in the hot air above the fire.  Most glow brightly for a time and then slowly burn up and wink out, but an alarming few drift off, still glowing red hot.

>look
[Wehnimer's, Erebor Square]
The dome of a large temple rises before you.  The circular building is surrounded by marble porticos and teak columns.  A promenade leads to two pillars, through which you can peer into the inner sanctum.  You observe priests, acolytes, monks and worshippers engaged in various rituals of devotion.  A locked almsbox is securely bolted to an iron pole alongside the pillars.  You also see a crackling fire, a white cat, a white cat who is sitting, a field mouse who is sitting, a white owl who is lying down, a glowing white stone and a wrought-iron gate.
Also here: Praznic, Lady Kevralynn, Spidr, Lord Hawkster, Kaeynne, Lord Merryleon, Hrvac, Lord Morvule, Great Lady Morgaine, Murp, Allanor, Lady Chaaron, Volsix, Azorack, Renowned Lady Sraven, Lady Dufforvia, Humongor, Tiamatae, Great Lady Eleana, Apprentice Laerythe, Cryheart, Risky, Mistykris, Lady Shrelae, Lady Ashenath, Lord Tebon
Obvious paths: south, east, west.

Murp smiles at Morvule.
Murp gestures.
An invisible force guides Murp.

Sraven gestures at Morvule.
  CS: +679 - TD: +1525 + CvA: +12 + d100: +46 - -5 == -783
  Warded off!

Humongor says, "Bit o' fire 'ere."

Cryheart turns to face Morvule.
Cryheart asks, "what do ye want beast?"

You see Cryheart Thaxin the Human Warlord.
He appears to be in his 110's, has long, straight golden blond hair, blue eyes, and tanned skin.
He has a regal gryphon tattoo on his neck.
He is in good shape.
He is holding a nicked and battleworn falchion in his right hand and a rolaren tower shield emblazoned with a silver gryphon in his left hand.
He is wearing a crystal amulet, a perfect blue rose, a ruby earring, a golden phoenix pin, a single deep red passionflower, a golden imflass scroll tube, a Warrior Guildmaster pin, a white diamond phoenix pin, a jet black glaes spider charm, a black enameled bracer with a silver gryphon set in a ruby circle, some rugged black leather boots, a forest green leather weapons harness, some fitted myklian scale gloves, a pair of black velvet leggings piped with gold, a blue black glaesine orb, a supple brindlecat hide herb satchel with a leaf-shaped eahnor clasp, a well-oiled black leather cloak, a gold ring, an amber-dusted red owl pin, a finely woven veniom mesh sack, a crystal amulet, and some ancient black plate mail with elven runes engraved along the sides.

Kevralynn growls ferociously!

Allanor says, "Get this place unstancted"
Allanor says, "So the fire can be put out"

Lord Morvule just went east.

Kaeynne says, "please, everyone stop following Morvule, I need to "speak" with him"

Volsix says, "Morvule made me decay"
Volsix says, "My bones ache."


You hear the subdued thoughts of Ooeytooie echo in your mind:
"Where dat Morvule fella?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Merryleon echo in your mind:
"Morvule at the temple"

You hear the faint thoughts of Mystianna echo in your mind:
"fire at the north gate here"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Kraytorh echo in your mind:
"water at the grocers, put out the fire!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Emraith echo in your mind:
"is it safe in tsc?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Zerilus echo in your mind:
"TSC is safe right this second... just needs water for the fire."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Ulial echo in your mind:
"North ring road, needs help"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Merryleon echo in your mind:
"The North gate is being overrun!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Peja echo in your mind:
"east of moot hall needs help"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Whirlin echo in your mind:
"Fire to the west of the temple"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"fire at the cleric shop"

You hear the faint thoughts of Lleonie echo in your mind:
"Is there a safe place in town?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Silverphenix echo in your mind:
"Is the Hearthstone ballista still operational?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Dekoy echo in your mind:
"Lots of deaders at the ballista? Any help?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Bijon echo in your mind:
"where do we get water??"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Kaittlyn echo in your mind:
"Invasion is in town, and fire is burning down the town"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"fires out at the shop"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"fires Not out at the shop!"

You hear the faint thoughts of Jive echo in your mind:
"monsters on cheridan ave."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"and the fires STILL goin"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"its gona start spreading soon"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Dekoy echo in your mind:
"Once Again, Get out of our towers with the ballista's, you can NOT drag down from them and you can NOT use magic in them."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Merryleon echo in your mind:
"ALL BALLISTAS RUINED except Hearthstone's"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Pyrocite echo in your mind:
"Pity."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"someone very powerful needs to do somethin before it spreads"

You hear your own faint thoughts echoing in your head:
"Lovely roast at the temple.  Perhaps someone should bring snacks."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"its safe to say were gona lose our town if somethin doesent happen"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"lichs are invading now!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Luro echo in your mind:
"Everyone is too dead to be thinkin tonight, eh?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Celeri echo in your mind:
"If you're not possessed, feared, or dead...come check out the LIVE auction in Moot Hall!  Just go through the double doors!"

You hear your own faint thoughts echoing in your head:
"Fires everywhere.  But lucky that the auction is still on, hm?"


The fire sings a searing song of crackling, elemental power unleashed.  In accompaniment, a vortex of hot smoke whirls off into the air with a deep-throated whoosh.

Roelon says, "Fire.."

Humongor asks, "We hath a soul about 'at can douse the flames?"

Roelon exclaims, "Put it out!"

Allanor says, "Can't douse the flames in a sanct."
Allanor says, "So whoever sanct'd get the hell out of here"

You gaze thoughtfully at the crackling fire.

Laerythe says, "Don't drop the sanct"

Allanor says, "Hell yes drop the sanct ya idjit"

Laerythe says, "Someone started dat fire jes so we would."

Allanor says, "Oh for pity's sake"

(Azorack drinks from his horn as he watches the fire, a small smile playing upon his lips.)
Azorack takes a drink from his ivory drinking horn.

The fire crackles and flames jump. Burning embers ride upward in the shimmering air above the blaze.

Tebon says, "West tower needs reinforcements"

Azaer asks, "You heading over Cryheart?"

Cryheart says, "will nae leave the Temple unguarded"

Tebon says, "Our orders are ta stand guard at tha temple"

You say, "Stand guard while it burns."
You say, "I said I would watch this temple.  It seems I will watch it be turned to ash."

A length of timber crashes and falls over into the fire.  The flames grow upon it slowly like roses awakening until the whole log is aglow with a garden of embers.


You hear the subdued thoughts of Megean echo in your mind:
"sheesh, postpone the auctions!  sound slike the towns needs help"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"our town is BURNING down people"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Orslyk echo in your mind:
"Everyone that isn't fightin or healin, try to put out the fires!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Eriyan echo in your mind:
"ok.. not tobe rude.. your town if burnin down, yet your worried about an auction?  idiot.. the lot of ya"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Morphias echo in your mind:
"most people can't do anything anyways..just let them have their auction"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Earthdiver echo in your mind:
"Why is there an unseen force preventing me from climbing the rope under the well?  heh"

You hear the faint thoughts of Jipzy echo in your mind:
"An stop sanctin! these thins can get pas it an then we can't fight!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Zerilus echo in your mind:
"Try pourin tea on the fires... worked when i put out de'fires in icemule."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Michiko echo in your mind:
"Just don't use alcohol..."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Eriyan echo in your mind:
"friths is burning"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Dissipate echo in your mind:
"The treehouse..is....in trouble."

You hear the faint thoughts of Azaer echo in your mind:
"someone sancted they can attack and we can't, quit sancting!"

You hear the faint thoughts of Zakraum echo in your mind:
"this town goins to need to pass laws about dems that sit on their duffs holding auctions when the town burns"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Nordred echo in your mind:
"some one tell these folk to stop dying"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Tarhen echo in your mind:
"guys, guys, Nordred wants ya to stop dieing, so stop dieing damit"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Whirlin echo in your mind:
"Tarhen is right, we should listen to Nordred"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Nordred echo in your mind:
"good, just remember to remind 'em every now and then"

You hear the faint thoughts of Kadesha echo in your mind:
"that recent mass of deaths was due to a sanctuary in an invasion, DONT do it"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Suvanik echo in your mind:
"The bank is on Fire?"

The Fires Continue

Destruction continues to spread through the Landing with each wave. The fires are only multiplying, and attempts to put them out are met with frustration as it seems that no matter how much water is used, it is still not enough to quench the flames. The sanctuary that Ulstram had put in place outside of Lorminstra's Temple holds, which means that none can even try to put it out.

Shops begin to close, one by one, as buidings are burned beyond recognition. It's not until the bank finally shutters that the auction in Moot Hall ends. Those deprived of their high end purchases take to the streets to vent their frustration on the final waves of the Luukosian forces. Once again, the battle wanes, and the invaders withdraw. Only this time something is different: they won.

[Wehnimer's, Erebor Square]
The dome of a large temple rises before you.  The circular building is surrounded by marble porticos and teak columns.  A promenade leads to two pillars, through which you can peer into the inner sanctum.  You observe priests, acolytes, monks and worshippers engaged in various rituals of devotion.  A locked almsbox is securely bolted to an iron pole alongside the pillars.  You also see a shaggy mutt, some clear spring water, some clear spring water, a crackling fire, a white cat, a field mouse who is sitting, a white owl who is lying down, a glowing white stone and a wrought-iron gate.
Also here: Grevinal, Tiamatae, Kaeynne, the body of Mistywind who is lying down, Silverphenix, Jael, Skaster, Lord Hercules, Apprentice Cantia, the body of Lord Hollowsky who is lying down, Lady Avrinet, Great Lady Morgaine, Apprentice Laerythe, Lord Ryjax, Eldekkar, Lord Talantris, Lady Kevralynn, Lady Chaaron, Volsix, Azorack, Humongor, Great Lady Eleana, Cryheart, Lady Shrelae, Lady Ashenath, Lord Tebon
Obvious paths: south, east, west.

Grevinal asks, "how goes the guardin?"

Kevralynn taps a crackling fire.

You say, "The guarding goes well.  Look."
(Alisaire points toward the roaring fire.)

Tebon says, "I's wantin ta get inta tha fray too, but we shall hold here in front of tha temple"

Volsix pours a small amount of liquid from his clear spring water on the ground.  It puddles, and then quickly evaporates.

Skaster pours a small amount of liquid from his flask of oil on the ground.  It puddles, and then quickly evaporates.
(Skaster kicks the oil towards the fire, laughing.)

Risky growls ferociously!

Talantris nods to Skaster.
Talantris says, "Something to spread the flames.."
Talantris says, "Well done."
Talantris nods to Skaster.

Morgaine thumps Skaster!
Morgaine gestures at Skaster.
  CS: +343 - TD: +75 + CvA: -21 + d100: +60 - +5 == +302
  Warding failed!
Skaster suddenly stops all movement.

Skaster says, "Wretched girl."

Morgaine says, "And yet, he can't kick oil on my clothes."

Talantris lights a match by flicking it against his thumb.
(Talantris thumps his match towards the temple.)
Talantris drops a burning match.

The burning match goes out, disappearing in a small puff of smoke.
Talantris mutters under his breath.

Morgaine says, "Why else did I bind him? For fanning a fire? That is his choice."
Morgaine says, "Oil on my clothes, now that's just horrid."
Morgaine says, "As I stand here, I am in danger of catching on fire."
Morgaine says, "Anyone helping that fire burn me, will get bound."

Talantris says, "You all stand here, taking the orders of a prophet without spine enough to stand here with you, utter fools."

Morgaine asks, "Who claims we all take orders?"
Morgaine says, "I stand here to watch, and folks try to burn me."
Morgaine says, "Do not make that mistake, or ye get bound."

Now and again, resin in some burning wood is ignited by the flames and the fire hisses loudly.  The sharp smell of the scorched resin permeates the air and invades your nostrils.


You hear the subdued thoughts of Akkooi echo in your mind:
"what are these fires doing?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Cappurnicus echo in your mind:
"burning our town down"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Akkooi echo in your mind:
"will they actually do anything though?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Tarhen echo in your mind:
"now im no weezard, but id say they're burnin down the buildings"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Joyiest echo in your mind:
"de thrak inn is on fire!! "

You hear the subdued thoughts of Brayve echo in your mind:
"There are lots of deaders and a huge reptile in the treehouse, could someone help?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Danay echo in your mind:
"Take people indoors and raise and heal there, let all sanctuaries drop or the town will burn down."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"if the temple burns then we will ALL burn"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Whirlin echo in your mind:
"if the bank burns, the fires will hurt your bank accounts"

You hear the faint thoughts of Augie echo in your mind:
"House Phoenix Protectors, form up on Guarrin at the temple"

You hear the faint thoughts of Nevrek echo in your mind:
"Save yourselves the trouble, House Phoenix... grab some shovels, dig some ditches, and lie down."

You hear the faint thoughts of Zakraum echo in your mind:
"any sign of Kendryth...he'd be helpfull to has about now I thinks"

You hear the faint thoughts of Chaaron echo in your mind:
"We have been forsaken"

You hear the faint thoughts of Talantris echo in your mind:
"Kendryth was cowering, twitching and drooling in Helga's Pub.. Look there. You've been abandoned."

You hear the faint thoughts of Hrothgan echo in your mind:
"what kind of..  Who closed Helga's!"

You hear the faint thoughts of Hrothgan echo in your mind:
"I will personally impale anyone who did this!"

You hear the faint thoughts of Hrothgan echo in your mind:
"except Helga"

You hear the faint thoughts of Nevrek echo in your mind:
"The blind prophet is ...nowhere to be seen.  Heh.."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Orslyk echo in your mind:
"Okay, now we're gettin burnt in TSC"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Rylin echo in your mind:
"the bank is going down"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Elryan echo in your mind:
"Man, when they say Hot Summer Nights.... they mean it"


The fire sings a searing song of crackling, elemental power unleashed.  In accompaniment, a vortex of hot smoke whirls off into the air with a deep-throated whoosh.

Cryheart asks, "anyone here who can put out fires?"

Tiamatae says, "I can, but the sanc is stopping me"

Laerythe says, "We drop sanct, these snake followers will do somethin nasty."

Eldekkar asks, "Anyone tried to pray for some rain yet?"

Zakraum says, "it was rainins earlier...I'll never say I hates rain again if it'd start soon"

The ground beneath you violently shakes and rumbles causing you to fall down!
Roundtime: 9 seconds.
[Everyone falls to the ground!]

Flames begin to lick up at the night sky as many buildings are set ablaze.  Townspeople and shopkeepers run screaming past you as thick clouds of ash begin to rise up and out of sight.

Tebon growls ferociously!

Zakraum exclaims, "blasts it!"

You hear the voice of Grhim say, "Watch your temple burn."
You hear a wild, cackling laugh nearby.

You hear the voice of Pyrocite say, "They're coming for you..."
You hear the voice of Pyrocite say, "Prepare your souls."

Azrov says, "we're going to have to rebuild a new city arent we"

Volsix says, "How utterly pointless our efforts are.."
Volsix says, "We are losing.."
Volsix says, "We.. hm.. we.."
Volsix says, "*I* am not losing."
Volsix says, "I am alive. The Landing falls, efforts were in vain.."
Volsix says, "You, you are losing.."

Sparks shoot up from the flames to dance in the hot air above the fire.  Most glow brightly for a time and then slowly burn up and wink out, but an alarming few drift off, still glowing red hot.

Kraytorh exclaims, "cast water at the fire!!!"
Kraytorh asks, "who needs mana to cast water??"

Tirean exclaims, "Cast water spells!"

Kaelael waves an aquamarine wand at a crackling fire.
Nothing happens.

Azorack says, "Watch yer temple burn t'ash."
Azorack grins slowly.

Fremie exclaims, "This temple will stand forever!"
Fremie says, "whoever sancted, leave..."

Danay asks, "Who created the sanctuary?"
Danay says, "It was not sancted here before."

Azorack says, "Your prophet did."
Azorack laughs!

Tebon says, "Room still sancted Cryheart, got plenty of water wavers"

Cryheart nods.

Fremie exclaims, "Rain!...please make it rain!"

You gaze thoughtfully at the crackling fire.

Now and again, resin in some burning wood is ignited by the flames and the fire hisses loudly.  The sharp smell of the scorched resin permeates the air and invades your nostrils.

Risky pours a small amount of liquid from his clear spring water on the ground.  It puddles, and then quickly evaporates.
Risky pours a small amount of liquid from his clear spring water on the ground.  It puddles, and then quickly evaporates.
Risky pours a small amount of liquid from his clear spring water on the ground.  It puddles, and then quickly evaporates.
Risky pours a small amount of liquid from his clear spring water on the ground.  It puddles, and then quickly evaporates.

Cryheart whistles tunelessly to himself.
Cryheart nods to Risky.
Cryheart says, "keep up the work"

Pyrocite says, "Mm, I wonder if inside is alight yet."
Lady Pyrocite entered the large temple.

Tebon asks, "Guarrin....kin ye's check inside tha temple?"

Guarrin says, "Did so"
Guarrin says, "tis all clear in der"

The flames glimmer, red and scarlet, orange and yellow, as they flare and climb upward above each other.

Teror says, "the temple is NOT safe"
Teror points at a crackling fire.
Teror points at a crackling fire.

Talantris tilts his match side to side, making the light play off it.

Guarrin glares at Talantris.

You see Ulial thrust his hand into the crackling fire.  He jerks his hand back.
   ... 1 point of damage!
   Minor burns to right hand.  Ouch.

Now and again, resin in some burning wood is ignited by the flames and the fire hisses loudly.  The sharp smell of the scorched resin permeates the air and invades your nostrils.

Cryheart asks, "anyone got a bucket of dirt?"


You hear the subdued thoughts of Kraytorh echo in your mind:
"FIRE two east of TS NE, someone help!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"the temple is on fire and someone has sancted the area"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Suvanik echo in your mind:
"Kiss the temple good bye, then"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Dinklz echo in your mind:
"where was ciston's auction moved to?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Ardwen echo in your mind:
"Auction is delayed or postponed"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Ardwen echo in your mind:
"Bank is closed"

You hear the faint thoughts of Zakraum echo in your mind:
"forgets about yer blasted auction for now...get off your fat arse and help out"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Zerilus echo in your mind:
"I said.. pour tea on fires.... it honestly worked in icemule.... incase of sancts."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Frux echo in your mind:
"Frith, unlike the cowardly proprieter of the Raging Thrak, has left his inn open for those seeking shelter."

You hear the faint thoughts of Danay echo in your mind:
"Fire on Valeria street needs some wizards."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Carolie echo in your mind:
"So is the inn"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Saranna echo in your mind:
"where's a good place to hide?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Jamus echo in your mind:
"How bad is it?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Zakraum echo in your mind:
"things be really bad truth be told"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Megean echo in your mind:
"where can I but tea/milk/liquid?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Amalfya echo in your mind:
"in the grocer, at helgas, at the bakery"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Zerilus echo in your mind:
"Grocery store, if its still open."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Megean echo in your mind:
"grocery closed"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Amalfya echo in your mind:
"the bakery is prolly still open. no one wants to kill cookies."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Lamira echo in your mind:
"'Everything is closing as it burns down"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Amalfya echo in your mind:
"makes sense, your store is burned, you close it."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Ariahna echo in your mind:
"ok so for all of us that are late getting here what in the name of Lorminstra's going on?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Tirean echo in your mind:
"The town is burning down!!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Frux echo in your mind:
"Arch-lich near the pawnshop."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Lazerath echo in your mind:
"darn balista in ruins"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Brayve echo in your mind:
"Has anyone been able to put out a fire?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Tirean echo in your mind:
"Last night, water spells put them out eventually."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Megean echo in your mind:
"lukkosian soldiers in town"

You hear the faint thoughts of Esserae echo in your mind:
"Gads. Looks like Icemule, circa 4999."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Akkooi echo in your mind:
"how bad would it be if the bank burned down? you think the silver would burn too?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Amalfya echo in your mind:
"naw, it'd just be formed into one lump of metal. we can split it up equally!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Oskarr echo in your mind:
"turn into silver nuggets"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Celeri echo in your mind:
"SAVE THE BANK!  Bring water!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Shallimar echo in your mind:
"i am so glad ah closed me bank account before the fires started"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Meos echo in your mind:
"hello everyone i'm from icemule, here to lend assistance where I can, what is the current situation?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Tiamatt echo in your mind:
"The town is burning"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Kaittlyn echo in your mind:
"The town is on fire"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Elryan echo in your mind:
"Its done, the rooms are all burnt"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Elryan echo in your mind:
"Take a look around the rooms people, the damage has been done"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Zerilus echo in your mind:
"Damage? You mean ruins."

You hear the faint thoughts of Maimara echo in your mind:
"are we abandoning town?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Celeina echo in your mind:
"The worst feeling is to be powerless against the surrounding destruction."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Michiko echo in your mind:
"No kidding."


[Wehnimer's, Erebor Square]
The dome of a large temple rises before you, its surface blackened with soot and accumulated ash.  The circular building is surrounded by marble porticos and teak columns, also partially cracked and ruined.  A promenade leads between two pillars to the inner sanctum, which appears to be still intact.  Priests, acolytes and monks shift through the rubble on the street, attempting to clear away the wreckage.  A locked almsbox hangs loosely on an iron pole.  You also see a white cat who is sitting, a crackling fire, a field mouse who is sitting, a white owl who is lying down, a glowing white stone and a wrought-iron gate.
Also here: Mikare, Wakim, Teror, Lord Maeillwynn, Lady Esmee, High Lord Mattheiw, Great Lord Kabriel, Lord Alorner, Morgiest, Shelley, Fremie, Jamesenthien, Azaer, Ikoz, Swilling, Praznic, Turinrond, Mnar, Allanor, Lady Celeina, Maelani, Lord Galesmight, Lauraellen, Lady Crisstina, Nocos, the body of Sirvea who is lying down, the body of Barttonium who is lying down, the body of Tannious who is lying down, Lord Grhim, Loerya, Volsix, Mithirander, Spaner, Althamus, Azorack, Eldekkar who is lying down, Lady Pyrocite, Apprentice Cantia, Apprentice Laerythe, Humongor, Lady Kevralynn, Cryheart, Lady Chaaron, Mistykris, Risky, Lord Talantris, Great Lady Eleana, Lady Shrelae, Lady Ashenath, Lord Tebon
Obvious paths: south, east, west.

The flames glimmer, red and scarlet, orange and yellow, as they flare and climb upward above each other.

You gaze thoughtfully at the crackling fire.

(Pyrocite watches the fires absentmindedly, smiling quietly to herself.)

Nevrek leans on his longsword.

Spaner says, "Try lots of water"
Spaner says, "From the river"

Kevralynn says, "We need rain..."

Sparks shoot up from the flames to dance in the hot air above the fire.  Most glow brightly for a time and then slowly burn up and wink out, but an alarming few drift off, still glowing red hot.

You see Spaner thrust his hand into the crackling fire.  He jerks his hand back.
   ... 1 point of damage!
   Minor burns to right hand.  Ouch.

Spaner points at a crackling fire.
Spaner says, "Its hot"

Nevrek asks, "Hm.  There an empath here?"
Nevrek grins slowly.
Nevrek says, "Oh, please, someone, an empath, help.  I am injured."

Tebon says, "Good"

Nevrek shifts his weight.

Eleana meditates over Nevrek.
Eleana takes Nevrek's right arm damage.

Nevrek says, "Thank you."
Nevrek nods to Eleana.
Nevrek grins.

As the air currents shift, you are buffeted by acrid waves of withering heat and billows of hot smoke from the raging fire.

Cryheart says, "blasted sanct..canne put out the fire"
Cryheart rubs his chin thoughtfully.

The ground beneath you violently shakes and rumbles causing you to fall down!
[Everyone falls to the ground!]
Roundtime: 15 seconds.

Fires rage along many buildings, and they begin to char, some of the weaker structures toppling over.  Invaders run across the streets freely, destroying anything in sight.  The town looks near ruin.

Tebon growls ferociously!

Kimmurial says, "oh oh"

You hear Jipzy yell, "Ronan come help us!"

Pyrocite throws her head back and howls!
Pyrocite yells, "Ronan cowers with His followers!"

Spaner says, "what the heck"
Spaner says, "Ok we need a plan now"

Cryheart says, "fire is getting lower"

Mnar asks, "This thing still burning?"

You nod to Mnar.
You say, "It's been burning for some time now.. The temple is quite scorched."

Mnar asks, "And why aren't we putting it out?"

Pyrocite says, "Someone sanctified the room."
Pyrocite winks at Mnar.

Eleana says, "the Prophet did put a shield"

Cryheart says, "the building is a building....it's the spirit that matters"

Kabriel says, "Oh bloody ell..."
Kabriel says, "This is getting rather annoying..."

Mnar asks, "Do we know who sancted?"

You nod to Mnar.
You say, "Ulstram."

Ulstram Finally Emerges

The Luukosian forces finally withdraw. They have achieved their objective: half of Wehnimer's Landing razed to the ground. The town still burning and utterly defeated, with many of its most familiar locals either missing or found dead, Ulstram emerges from within the Temple of Lorminstra. While still technically standing, it has suffered tremendously, cracked and blackened, with rubble fallen all around.

Ulstram confirms that this must be the great fire he had foreseen days prior. As those around him still reel with the destruction of their home, and the raging fires still consuming it, Morvule appears. He taunts them, claiming that he has gotten exactly what he wanted: the town burned beyond recognition. Declaring that his armies now march for the sword shards, he departs. Ulstram speaks briefly with those gathered, urging them to help put out the flames, then goes to lend a hand with the efforts himself.

[Wehnimer's, Erebor Square]
The dome of a large temple rises before you, its surface blackened with soot and accumulated ash.  The circular building is surrounded by marble porticos and teak columns, also partially cracked and ruined.  A promenade leads between two pillars to the inner sanctum, which appears to be still intact.  Priests, acolytes and monks shift through the rubble on the street, attempting to clear away the wreckage.  A locked almsbox hangs loosely on an iron pole.  You also see the Tsin disk, the Zurrainn disk, a tall mug of cold spring water, a large frog who is sitting, a white cat who is sitting, the Talantris disk, a crackling fire, a field mouse who is sitting, a white owl who is lying down, a glowing white stone and a wrought-iron gate.
Also here: Great Lady Morgaine, Lord Tiamatt, Bobmuhthol, Mikare, Wakim, Mordja, Adredrin, Earthdiver, Lord Cudac, High Lord Zurrainn, Tsin, Ulial, Buco, Aeronal, Lord Kypsar, Lord Vindicate, Great Lord Gossard, Azaer, Ulstram, Lord Alorner, Lord Xeniphite, Mange, the body of Seltyar who is lying down, Lord Jonty, Tzuriz, Humongor, Cryheart, Mnar, Lord Roelon, Great Lord Kabriel, Morgiest, Shelley, Jamesenthien, Lady Celeina, Lauraellen, Lady Crisstina, Nocos, Sirvea who is lying down, the body of Barttonium who is lying down, Lord Grhim, Loerya, Volsix, Spaner, Azorack, Eldekkar, Lady Pyrocite, Apprentice Cantia, Apprentice Laerythe, Lady Kevralynn, Lady Chaaron, Mistykris, Risky, Lord Talantris, Great Lady Eleana, Lady Shrelae, Lady Ashenath, Lord Tebon
Obvious paths: south, east, west.

Ulstram quickly walks out of the temple, frowning.

Adredrin asks, "How are we doing Ulstram?"

You hear the voice of Brandain ask, "He is burning the town down around our ears! How do you think we are doing?"

Tebon asks, "Yer orders Lord Paladin?"

Kevralynn exclaims, "Ulstram, the temple burns!"

Nevrek pours a small amount of liquid from his flask of oil on the ground.  It puddles, and then quickly evaporates.

Skaster pours his oil on the temple.  The liquid quickly evaporates.

Cryheart exclaims, "Ulstram!"
Cryheart says, "the temple burns"

Mordja says, "Whoever created the sanct needs to MOVE"

Loerya says, "Believe twas the blind prophet that put a sanctuary here"

Ulstram passes his staff over the crackling fire, and it vanishes with sparkling motes of light.

Chaaron turns to Ulstram and cheers!

Bristenn says, "Thank you."

Kevralynn exclaims, "Hurrah!"

Nevrek says, "Bah."
Nevrek scowls.
Nevrek lights a match by flicking it against his thumb.
Lord Nevrek went behind some pillars.

Talantris says, "Ulstram, your Paladin has forsaken you.. I see him not at your side."

Ulstram says softly, "This is the great fire I have foresaw... many buildings burnt down."

Ulstram frowns.

Shallimar asks, "where all that rain when ya need it?"

Eldekkar asks, "How'd the fire get put out?"

Kerl exclaims, "there are other buildings on fire, lets put them out!"

Ardwen asks, "Anyone kill Morvule?"

Althamus says, "high priest was floating around"
Althamus nods to Ulstram.

Ulstram frowns.

Maelani says, "Do something."

Darresh says, "our town is ruined."

Ulstram says softly, "They did not make it into the temple, thankfully."

Cryheart nods to Ulstram.

Danay asks, "We beat them back already?"

Kevralynn says, "We protected it, like we swore..."

Silverphenix says, "Ulstram, this would be a good time to set up another barrier around the temple.  Keep fools like Nevrek away."

Ariond asks, "Ulstram, what can do against the undead?"

Ulstram frowns.

Lovar asks, "well dey ruined de auction eh?"

Spaner asks, "Ulstram what do you see for us in the future?"

Maelani asks, "I assume there's victory?"

Ulstram says softly, "This is only the beginning."

Azrov says, "victory?  if you call a burning city victory"

Maelani asks, "Yer kidding me, right?"

You hear the voice of Brandain say, "Parts of town are already decimated, and still more fires are burning."

Mahasrah says, "i can't believe my town is burning down..."

Tirean exclaims, "Need help at the bank! Big fire!"

Vermenh exclaims, "Yes, save the money!"

Sirvea says, "the bank has been destroyed"

Spaner exclaims, "The bank, My Silvers!"

Cryheart says, "ok...everyone calm down"

You hear Nevrek yell, "Fire!"

Morvule suddenly appears wreathed in emerald flames.

A pall of silence settles on the area.

Morvule hisses, "You have been completely defeated, Wehnimer'ssss Landing.  Most of your town liessss in ruins.  You are nothing to us, and now we march.  That which you have denied ussss and now payed for will be ourssss again."

Morvule suddenly whips his head around to stare at something unseen, his slitted eyes pulsing an eerie viridian shade.  A burst of brilliant emerald light in the shadows reveals Hawkster!

Morvule raises his staff and a bolt of green light engulfs him from the heavens.  He soon disappears.

Ulstram scowls.

The pall of silence leaves the area.

You hear someone mutter something under his breath.

Silverphenix says, "Forked tongues speak meaningless words, serpent."

Hargo says, "defeat only happens when we decide"

Dnus exclaims, "how have we been defeated? we still stand strong!"

Guarrin says, "Ye shall rue de day ye returned ta face us Morvule"

Silverphenix says, "We stand.  We live."
Silverphenix folds his arms over his chest.

Volsix says, "We have failed."
Volsix says, "Well, screw that, I'm moving to Icemule."

Shonison says, "he will go after the sword now"

You hear the voice of Brandain say, "So this was punishment ... Now they seek the blade."

Ulstram says softly, "They have burnt down most of the town... that is what they have come to do."

Shonison says, "he has achieved his revenge. the city is in ruins, whether we live or not"

You hear the voice of Galesmight say, "They have not won."

Cryheart says, "aye...town can always be rebuilt"
Cryheart says, "tis our spirit that shall prevail"

You hear the voice of Grhim say, "You call this a town?  It looks like a rubbish heap."

Nevrek says, "The smell of blood and ash in the efening.  Quite the aroma.."

Guarrin says, "Ah'll fight 'ere til der jes' be a few logs lef' o' de gate iffin need be"

You ask, "Some more 'certain victories'?"
You cock your head at Ulstram.

Kabriel asks, "What should we do, Ulstram?"

Ulstram paces back and forth.

Porringer asks, "Bah, some prophet. Didn't foresee this, did you?"

Cryheart glances at Ulstram.
Cryheart turns to face Ulstram.
Cryheart raises an eyebrow.

Ulstram says softly, "I did foresee a great fire.  I did not see where it was."

Silverphenix says, "I think that question has been answered..."

Kismia asks, "Ulstram, do you have wisdom for us now?"

Volsix says, "We're hearing alot about your visions *AFTER* they come to pass."
Volsix says, "Let's hear about it before hand for a change."

Ieyasu says, "Ulstram, how about when you foresee things you let us know as you foresee it, not after it happens."

Ulstram says softly, "I did let people know, there were some here when I had the vision."

You say, "He did speak of the fire.  Yet he could do little to stop it."

Eleana says, "no, he said the fires would before afore now. "

Bijon says, "I can vouch for his vision"
Bijon asks, "He DID warn us, yet what were we to dO?"

Brandain says, "We heard the warning, and prepared as we could, but it was not enough."

Kismia says, "This town is and always has been nothing but dissident fools."

You hear the voice of Galesmight say, "I think we did the best we could tonight."

Ulstram says softly, "The Serpent Followers have destroyed the ballistas."

Mikare asks, "the ballistas are destroyed?"

Merryleon says, "four of the 5 ballistas are gone."

Bristenn says, "We lost all of the ballistas except for maybe Hearthstone."

Ulstram says softly, "They have burnt most major buildings."

Witcheaven exclaims, "They are still burning!"

Ulstram says softly, "We must get the remaining fires put out."

Jolivette asks, "Is this where mass panic has gathered?"

Danay says, "If you are a wizard you could go help put out the fires, you are the only ones who can do it."

Shonison says, "I am afraid we lost this battle, despite everything"

Bristenn says, "I was there when the East Tower fell."
Bristenn says, "That was my post. And I failed."

You nod to Bristenn.

Bristenn leans on you.

Loerya says, "Ye did"

Bristenn hauls off and slaps Loerya up'side her head!

Talantris asks, "Ulstram, where does your paladin hide?"

Ulstram says softly, "My Ward was out attending to matters I asked him to."

Merryleon says, "Kendryth is doing his duty, whether we see him or not."

Skaster says, "Your paladin is out collecting his pay."

Ulstram says softly, "He should be returning soon."

Talantris says, "Exactly.. And the Prophet himself, abandoned the people in its time of need.."
Talantris says, "Ulstram was cowering, twitching.. tears steaming down his cheeks.. as the town was under siege."

Guarrin exclaims, "Silence Talantris!"

Shrelae gestures at Talantris.
  CS: +424 - TD: +166 + CvA: -9 + d100: +6 - -5 == +260
  Warding failed!
A pall of silence settles over Talantris.

Scheree glances at Talantris.
Scheree says, "idiot"

Silverphenix says, "You must have been cowering in the temple to see that, Talantris."

Kismia gestures at Talantris.
  CS: +530 - TD: +168 + CvA: -9 + d100: +85 - -5 == +443
  Warding failed!
Talantris's eyes roll up into his head as he slumps to the ground.

Swilling asks, "Will he bring news Ulstram?"

Wakim asks, "do you think the attacks over for the night then Lord Prophet?"

Ulstram says softly, "I can only hope."

Swilling asks, "of what will he be bring news of?"

Silverphenix says, "The town is ravaged but still stands."
Silverphenix says, "We can rebuild."

You hear the voice of Galesmight say, "We should rejoice that we all have our lives."

Skaster says, "Your city is in ruins. The aggressors laughed and walked away, such a fulfilling victory."

Murp says, "the aggressors took a beating and ran with thier tales between their legs."
Murp nods to Skaster.

Laerythe asks, "Ulstram, WHAT were we in the way of for those snakes??"

Nordred says, "they struck and left, did wah they came to"

Ulstram says softly, "They wished to make a point, by burning the town."

Bijon says, "Well they made a point"

Porringer asks, "You think?"

Zacciwie says, "See? We should've built more defenses"

Hrothgan says, "well thats it.. the banks been burned.. its time to move"

Kimmurial says, "oh no my life savings..all gone down in a blaze"

Bristenn studies his brown leather bankbook for a moment.

Laerythe says, "What point? All we gotta do is rebuild. I think they have serious issues."

Augie says, "This will merely bring us together stronger. I am sure most all of us will be willing to help rebuild the town together"

Porringer says, "I would be more than willing to put my administrative talents to use rebuilding."

You hear the voice of Galesmight ask, "What steps are to be taken now?"

Ulstram says softly, "The first priority is to put out the fires."

(Grhim glances over those gathered, a satisfied smile upon his lips.)

Cryheart says, "ok..anyone hae aqua wands...use em"

Kismia says, "I stood tossing buckets of water on them to no avail."

Kylinarr says, "we've been trying Ulstram, the fire in front of the cleric shop for over 20 minutes, yet it seems not to have died down one lick."

Zacciwie says, "Aqua wands don't work"

Swilling asks, "how would you guide us to put them out??"

Ulstram just went west.

The Town Razed

The entire western part of Wehnimer's Landing is razed, with rooms completely unrecognizable and nearly all buildings shuttered. Many famous NPCs normally wandering around town are either missing or found dead. Ulstram rallies the defenders to put out the flames, and roving firefighting parties go from one building to the next, slowly making progress to push the raging fires back.

In their wake, there is nothing but destruction.

[Wehnimer's, Outside Gate]
The tattered remnants of militiamen's armor lie scattered on the blood-stained ground.  A heap of bones, so massive it blocks the way further north, is piled near the ruins of the town gates, a grinning skull set atop it in a mockery of life.  The boarded-up form of a wayside inn stands near the massive gates, the rubble of battle strewn around its foundations.  You also see a ruined mud and wood barricade, a wayside inn and the wooden gates.
Obvious paths: east, northwest, southwest.

[Wehnimer's, Land's End Rd.]
Charred wood and timber lie scattered in a semicircle around the ruins of the town gates.  Two charred and damaged towers flank the gates to the east and west.  A faint smell of charred flesh still hangs in the air.  You also see a wooden barrel.
Obvious paths: south.

[Land Tower West, Roof]
A small overhang on the south side of the tower provides the on-duty guards with some shelter from the elements.  From there, you can see the roofs of the town buildings to the south and southeast.  Directly south, you can see a large open square among the buildings.  Your view east is blocked by another guard tower.  To the north, you can see the road that leads to the main gate of Wehnimer's and beyond it, to the shoreline.  You also see a crackling fire, a pile of white ora-tipped sharpened logs, a large ballista and a wooden ladder.
Obvious paths: none.

>look ballista
The ballista looks like a huge, oversized crossbow looped with many ropes used to draw back the huge arrows it fires.

The ballista appears to be completely ruined.

[Land Tower East, Roof]
A small lean-to on the south side of the tower provides the on-duty guards with some shelter.  You can see the roofs of town buildings to the south and southeast.  To the east you can see two more guard towers, apparently sitting on either side of the river.  To the northwest, you can see the road that leads to the main gate of Wehnimer's and, beyond it, to the shoreline.  You also see an engraved thanot box, a scratched fel strongbox, a large ballista and a pile of white ora-tipped sharpened logs.
Obvious paths: down.

>look ballista
The ballista looks like a huge, oversized crossbow looped with many ropes used to draw back the huge arrows it fires.

The ballista appears to be completely ruined.

[Wehnimer's, North Ring Rd.]
This road is cluttered with debris and blackened timbers.  To the north are the two charred spires of the land guardtowers, looking almost ready to collapse.  Further north the ruins of the town gates are visible, no more than a pile of shattered and scorched wood.  By the side of the road stands the boarded-up shop of Dakris the Furrier.
Obvious paths: north, east, west.

[Wehnimer's, North Ring Rd.]
The road turns gradually at this point, winding through the ruined northwest corner of the city.  The path continues along the blackened north and west walls, and another leads south into town.  The scorched oak and modwir logs of the massive city palisade tower above you. 
Obvious paths: south, east, southwest.

[Wehnimer's, Talon St.]
The street, littered with remnants of battle, runs between the scarred northern wall and the central square that contains the main bazaar.  The area is strangely silent, only the occasional hissing and popping noise coming from still-burning fires.  Dark boards, their forms charred yet still intact, cover the doors of Cholgar's Bathhouse.  You also see a ruined wooden rolton with a dilapidated sign on it.
Obvious paths: north, south.

[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 townfolk, 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 crackling fire, a crackling fire and some stone benches.
Obvious paths: east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest.

[Town Square, NE]
You stand cattycorner to the boarded-up entrance to Tykel's Arms.  The outer walls of the once-prominent and impressive building are charred and blackened by fire.  Further on in the heart of the square, you can see the heavily shredded canvas tents and stalls of the ruined main bazaar.  The dilapidated and blackened form of multistoried wooden buildings frame the square.  You also see some a crackling fire.
Obvious paths: south, east, west, southwest.

[Town Square, NW]
This corner of the square is dead and quiet, as a few dazed-looking townspeople mill about surveying the damage.  The blackened husk that was once the Raging Thrak Inn is boarded up and abandoned, the ballads once sung within it no longer echoing through the streets.  You also see a crackling fire.
Obvious paths: north, south, east, southeast.

[Town Square, East]
You stand in the center of a broad plaza nearer the now-ruined commercial area of the bazaar.  Along the eastern perimeter of this square is the pitiful, burnt facade of the slate-roofed Moot Hall, its usual official and social functions now suspended.  Facing the square are the ruined husks of once-prosperous and fashionable shops.  You also see a crackling fire and a large wooden barrel.
Obvious paths: north, south, east, west.

[Town Square, West]
In the midst of the ruined square, stretches the cobblestoned main bazaar, its serpentine lanes dotted with the ruins of hawkers' stands, most now blackened and destroyed.  The faint scent of burned cloth and wood drifts through the nearly deserted lanes.  Before you are the charred remains of the First Elanith Secure Bank, its doors now locked and boarded up.  You also see a crackling fire.
Obvious paths: north, south, east, west.

[Town Square, SW]
This corner of the square seems eerily still.  Everything in the area is a study in ruin.  Shattered and charred boards and bones lie scattered across the cobblestones.  You also see a cobblestone walkway leading up to a wrought-iron gate.
Obvious paths: north, south, east, west, northeast.

[Wehnimer's, Penna St.]
Drainage ditches cluttered with the debris of battle line the sides of the road amid the cracked pavement and scattered cobblestones.  Burnt and shattered signs from once-busy shops lie amidst the ashes and debris, marking the violent end to many a shopkeeper's place of business.
Obvious paths: east, west.

[Wehnimer's, Cheridin Ave.]
The intersection of the broad avenue with the narrower byway connecting the ruined bazaar creates a bottleneck here, the space further cramped by the debris and rubble stacked along the cobblestones.  Older wooden buildings line the avenue, burnt but still intact, but the small shops and offices overlooking the street look to be in bad shape.
Obvious paths: north, south, west.


You hear the subdued thoughts of Lovar echo in your mind:
"buying marshmellows"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Lystra echo in your mind:
"please don't say that the bank is gone."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Akkooi echo in your mind:
"the bank is gone"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Silverphenix echo in your mind:
"It is closed up and locked."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Akkooi echo in your mind:
"no its burned gone"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Anierin echo in your mind:
"Talk about throwing off the economy"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Elryan echo in your mind:
"People, you aint going to save the buildings"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Silverphenix echo in your mind:
"Moot Hall appears to be gone..."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Marietta echo in your mind:
"what do you mean gone"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Pyrocite echo in your mind:
"Burnt to cinders."

You hear the faint thoughts of Lauralinn echo in your mind:
"Any more critters or is it just the fires now?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Porringer echo in your mind:
"No. Invaders seem to have done their work and left."

You hear the faint thoughts of Faeryfire echo in your mind:
"any ballistas or barriers left?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Murp echo in your mind:
"the north gate is ruined"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Lythcan echo in your mind:
"how long do you think its going to take to get back to normal?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Meos echo in your mind:
"is it safe to say ciston ain't havin his auction tonight?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Kaittlyn echo in your mind:
"He was until the bank closed"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Bijon echo in your mind:
"this is horrific"

You hear the faint thoughts of Maimara echo in your mind:
"Where are we supposed to go?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Merryleon echo in your mind:
"Priority one: put out the fires, so says Ulstram."

You hear the faint thoughts of Witcheaven echo in your mind:
"With what?!"

You hear the faint thoughts of Maimara echo in your mind:
"Can they be put out?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Hapki echo in your mind:
"Report in everyone. Bank is on fire, Small Park and Moot Hall. Where else?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Rorac echo in your mind:
"Helgas tavern"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Lotuus echo in your mind:
"Blacksmith was"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"cleric shop still burns"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Elijiah echo in your mind:
"Thrak Inn"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Celeina echo in your mind:
"The east end of South Ring is untouched."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Zakraum echo in your mind:
"the whole east side of towns seems fine"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Frugus echo in your mind:
"ashes..."

You hear the faint thoughts of Maimara echo in your mind:
"Where are we going to live??"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Lotuus echo in your mind:
"The furrier is closed, but whether due to invasion or fire, I know not."

You hear your own faint thoughts echoing in your head:
"I do hope that all have withdrawn their savings and items from storage.. It would be a pity if all were lost in the blazes."

You hear the faint thoughts of Missere echo in your mind:
"Lets not talk about that, you're depressing me"


[Town Square, East]
You stand in the center of a broad plaza nearer the now-ruined commercial area of the bazaar.  Along the eastern perimeter of this square is the pitiful, burnt facade of the slate-roofed Moot Hall, its usual official and social functions now suspended.  Facing the square are the ruined husks of once-prosperous and fashionable shops.  You also see a field mouse, a crackling fire and a large wooden barrel.
Also here: Syam, Winema, Nabokov, Goldelocks, Kylinarr, Mange, Dradek, Lord Dravnum, Lelu, Lord Taze, Lord Galesmight, Tvarr, High Lord Cemb, Eldekkar, High Lord Jaeden, Danshiva, Celian, Great Lady Dyva, Lord Mordsithpawns, Maji, Lord Amaner, Detheriel, Moridis, Munhazen, High Lord Nordred, Spaner, Lady Arwen, Lord Kerl, Marex, Lady Encara, Lord Hargo, Augie, Guarrin, Silverphenix, Lord Darresh, Earthdiver, Lord Vindicate, Buco, Kismia, Bankur, Swilling, High Lady Kadesha, Mikare, Wakim, Pudgee, Lord Merryleon, Ulstram, Zakraum, Kylisie, Great Lord Kabriel, Lord Jonty, Bristenn, Morgiest, Ganjyn, Delialily, Markazor, Hapki, Saizi, Apprentice Cychrist, Halee, Great Lord Morphias, Imanii, Lord Saihprom, Lord Wizricky
Obvious paths: north, south, east, west.

Darresh gestures at a crackling fire.
Darresh hurls a stream of water at a crackling fire!
The weak stream of water evaporates in a hiss of ineffectual steam as it reaches the fire.

Augie recites:

    "Please, stop casting at the fire. Ulstram will take care of it"

Saihprom asks, "why stop casting?"

Swilling recites:

    "If you stop casting Ulstram will stop the fires"

Galesmight says, "Mayhap that will help."

Ulstram passes his staff over the fire, and it extinguishes in sparkling motes of light.


You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"ulstraim will put the fires out"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Lazey echo in your mind:
"this town has a bad prollem with banks burning"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Ooeytooie echo in your mind:
"we still get money outta da hearthstone bank?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Nevrek echo in your mind:
"I believe they killed the shaggy mutt."

You hear the faint thoughts of Jamus echo in your mind:
"Anyone notice what the lands look like now?  For instance, outside the north gate?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Maimara echo in your mind:
"Yeah... town is burning down..."

You hear the faint thoughts of Lesorel echo in your mind:
"Yes, a complete wreck"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"it may be too late for some of thje buildings"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Elryan echo in your mind:
"How come you can't go to HS?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Shallimar echo in your mind:
"cause of the big heap of bones"

You hear the faint thoughts of Jamus echo in your mind:
"It's gone.."

You hear the faint thoughts of Aisa echo in your mind:
"hello landing, or whats left of it"

You hear the faint thoughts of Nevrek echo in your mind:
"I think I just found the flower girl."


[Land Tower East, Roof]
A small lean-to on the south side of the tower provides the on-duty guards with some shelter.  You can see the roofs of town buildings to the south and southeast.  To the east you can see two more guard towers, apparently sitting on either side of the river.  To the northwest, you can see the road that leads to the main gate of Wehnimer's and, beyond it, to the shoreline.  You also see a large ballista and a pile of white ora-tipped sharpened logs.
Obvious paths: down.

The ballista looks like a huge, oversized crossbow looped with many ropes used to draw back the huge arrows it fires.

The ballista appears to be completely ruined.

Ulstram frowns.

Porringer surveys the area.

You say, "So much for the ballistas."

Goldelocks just touched a large ballista.

Ulstram says softly, "We will need to get these repaired as soon as possible."

Mikare gazes with interest at a large ballista.

Kaeynne asks, "How we go about fixin it?"
Kaeynne asks, "get the dwarf?"

Rorac exclaims, "But he's a fairly smart fellow!"

Ulstram says softly, "I will speak to my Ward about repairs."

You ask, "Are you sure that they are salvagable?"
You cock your head at Ulstram.

You hear the voice of Galesmight say, "We will build new ones if need be."

Mikare asks, "perhaps the dwarves will help again?"

Porringer asks, "Do you foresee them coming again?"
Porringer peers quizzically at Ulstram.

Ulstram says softly, "I do not believe they will attack here again, they have made their point and now they search for the pieces."

You hear the voice of Murp say, "dey took a beating, methinks"

Merryleon says, "Ulstram, there remain a fire at Thrak's Inn, two in Town SQuare Central, and one at the East Siege Tower."

Ulstram's group just went down.


You hear the faint thoughts of Danay echo in your mind:
"Hearthstone is just blocked off, we cannot tell if it still stands or not."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Auronn echo in your mind:
"How long until the inn and bank are rebuilt?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Ooeytooie echo in your mind:
"couple o years er so"

You hear the faint thoughts of Kireta echo in your mind:
"there is no withdrawling, the bank is burned to the ground"

You hear the faint thoughts of Witcheaven echo in your mind:
"That makes it a bit impossible to get silvers."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Eriyan echo in your mind:
"Then you go to the canvasary.."

You hear the faint thoughts of Nevrek echo in your mind:
"Heh heh heh.."

You hear the faint thoughts of Nevrek echo in your mind:
"This is what the blind prophet's stubborn refusal to submit brings you.  Blood and bones, fire and ash."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Maphiston echo in your mind:
"Well, now that Thrak is gone... I want a broadsword!!!!!!!"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Dargius echo in your mind:
"If you see someone wearing any symbols of Luukos, either kill em or tell everyone else so some of us can reap our revenge!"


[Lower Dragonsclaw, Forest]
The underbrush is quite thick here near the forest's edge, forcing you to slow your steps as you maneuver through the trees.  You also see a briar patch.
Also here: Mnar
Obvious paths: north, east, west, southwest.

Mnar nods to you.
Mnar exclaims, "I have money!"
Mnar removes a River's Rest promissory note from in his Dhe'nari scout cloak.
Mnar put a River's Rest promissory note in his Dhe'nari scout cloak.

You chuckle at Mnar.
You say, "I was about to do the same thing."
You grin wryly.

Mnar nods to you.

You say, "Time to move funds and inventory south it seems."
You rub your chin thoughtfully.


You hear the subdued thoughts of Bobmuhthol echo in your mind:
"The bank is that bad. It's gone."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Bijon echo in your mind:
"it is charred remains"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Eriyan echo in your mind:
"People.. ok.. go to the canvasary. Its the same bank."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Danshiva echo in your mind:
"Please tell me the constable's office is in ashes"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Teror echo in your mind:
"wheres the prohet?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Porringer echo in your mind:
"I have more bad news. The constabulary remains intact."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Dekoy echo in your mind:
"The Prophet Ulstram is outside the temple."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Vaerun echo in your mind:
"if he's such a prophet how come he didnt tell us about this?"

You hear the subdued thoughts of Dekoy echo in your mind:
"His Ward Kendryth has been shackled."

You hear the faint thoughts of Wakim echo in your mind:
"seens Kendryth has been taken prisoner"

You hear the faint thoughts of Nevrek echo in your mind:
"Couldn't happen to a better man."

You hear the subdued thoughts of Vaerun echo in your mind:
"erm there is some guy with a speech impediment with me that says if the prophet wants to see the ward again some demands must be met"

Ulstram at the Temple

While speaking to those gathered at the temple, Ulstram has a vision of Kendryth in shackles. Kendryth, who had been inconspicuously missing from the frontlines all night compared to previous evenings, had been sent out by Ulstram earlier in the day. His mission did not go well, and he was taken prisoner by Morvule's forces. Morvule himself had demands in return for the paladin's safety, to which Ulstram refused to bend.

[Wehnimer's, Erebor Square]
The dome of a large temple rises before you, its surface blackened with soot and accumulated ash.  The circular building is surrounded by marble porticos and teak columns, also partially cracked and ruined.  A promenade leads between two pillars to the inner sanctum, which appears to be still intact.  Priests, acolytes and monks shift through the rubble on the street, attempting to clear away the wreckage.  A locked almsbox hangs loosely on an iron pole.  You also see a field mouse who is sitting, a field mouse who is sitting, a field mouse who is sitting, some sovyn clove, a field mouse who is sitting, a glowing white stone and a wrought-iron gate.
Also here: Lord Zakhiery, Erienne, Winema, Blardo, Aerojenova, Berknip, Aegalas, Jarien, Raon, Lady Aryleste, Eldekkar, Azrov who is seated, Lord Amaner, Lady Chaaron, Lord Porringer, Kastor, Journeyman Crystiana, Lord Cudac, Celian, Lord Lesorel, Auronn, Grevinal, Great Lady Dessedemona, Lord Diwern, Great Lord Fesig, Dissipate, Lord Asfaloth, Silon, Kimmurial, Lord Dhanis, Lord Grhim, Adrani, Lady Jolivette, Lord Tjaran, Lord Chayy, Great Lady Kattiuskha, Elfstan, Daenaere, Broehm, High Lord Mattheiw, Lady Witcheaven, Lady Rilven, Great Lady Lorel, Lady Danay, High Lady Kadesha, Kismia, Songowl, Lord Metadi, Lauraellen, Hhooru, Maelani, Quiethorne, Lady Iscikella, Lady Sizzlaa, Corlith, Turinrond, Lady Scheree, High Lord Clintmire, Mange, Buco, Sepher, Cryslon, Lupit, Lady Kaittee, Spaner, Shiyin, Lord Randsford, Lady Raulda, Lady Opalina, Mirsen, Lord Zosopage, Lord Arkans, Ichiko, Great Lady Atoyoz, High Lord Shonison, Lord Kcutter, Lord Laif, Journeyman Merjinia, Charra, Gunnard, Lord Omnieloh, Lord Sauthurdig, Imraith, Lord Falvicar, Lady Sherysse, Sindani, Perigourd, Great Lord Atlanteax, Great Lord Grandevr, Lord Hargo, Althamus who is seated, Lord Vindicate, Marex, Lady Encara, Guarrin, Dovezkry, Lady Esmee, Lord Maeillwynn, Lord Izalude, Breannan, Mikare, Wakim, Lord Merryleon, Annewyn, Lady Amberain, Kaeynne, Silverphenix, Apprentice Laerythe, Cryheart, Bankur, Earthdiver, Swilling, Lord Galesmight, Ulstram, Great Lady Morgaine
Obvious paths: south, east, west.

Maelani says, "Don't look at me like that. I will not have patience. Next thing we know.. Poof, goes Solhaven?! No way. We need to take action."

Turinrond says, "Ahm sorra.. ." Turinrond murmurs, " I kinnae sit and wait ta be attacked if'n we know whar the camps lie"

Spaner says, "Let us rescue Kendryth."

Ulstram says softly, "Going for my Ward would be reckless as well.  Those encampments are a death trap for most."

Kaeynne exclaims, "I bet he loved that!"

Diwern says, "Key word - Most."

You say, "I heard your guard has failed.  Again."
You nod to Ulstram.

Azrov asks, "wait wait, your ward?  he got capture or some such?"

Ulstram says softly, "He went into the camps knowing about them."

Iscikella says, "Well guarded I would think."

Maelani says, "Then when in the gods was he doing there? He could have been here, Ulstram."

Turinrond says, "the whole dern town was a death trap.. ." Turinrond rumbles, " tis the same"

Jolivette says, "All of these blasted people sit around and wallow in their panic.. that's the best you can hope for."

Silverphenix says, "Perhaps it is time the Landing requested assistance from other cities and towns."

Ulstram says softly, "Do as I have said, place water around the fires, and continue to try and extinguish them.  They won't spread further, and will go out."

You say, "Your guard failed this town, Ulstram..  And now he jeopardizes it even further by removing his aid.  So much for the promised aid.."

Leriko says, "i dont want to alarm anybody but"
Leriko says, "the bank is closed"

Lupit says, "I can't believe we sit here listening what we are unable to do, the people who wrecked this town seem to know what to do."

Guarrin turns to face Cryheart.
Guarrin says, "Look at de town mi'lord...we mes' do sometin"
Guarrin shakes his head.

Maelani says, "Ulstram. Im sorry, sir, but you really need to have a few more visions..."

Wakim asks, "should we expect another attack tonight Lord Ulstram?"

Shonison says, "Morvule is done with us. he will seek the sword now"

Ulstram says softly, "The Serpent Followers shouldn't strike here again, at least tonight."

Ulstram says softly, "They have done what they wanted to do."

Murp asks, "can't the constable do somethin about da traitors to the town?"

Danay says, "The constable is as useless as ever."
Danay says, "He said I was lying."
Danay swears under her breath.

Maelani asks, "Yeah. Okay. Hey? Everyone? How about we go rebuild the city... We sit around for another day, and have the serpants strike again. Hey? Matter of fact? Why don't we allow this to happen every night?"

Kadesha says, "Towns can be rebuilt, the peoples spirit is not broken, and the temple stands strong"

Silverphenix says, "Precisely, Kadesha."

Cryheart asks, "Ulstram..you need an escort?"

Ulstram says softly, "I will be all right, I can manage myself without my Ward until he returns."

Cryheart nods to Ulstram.

Lupit says, "we can't spend majority of our town repairing towns, this is a sideshow to keep us off the main problem at hand"

Tirean asks, "What is the main problem? The missing sword?"

Ulstram says softly, "Whether nor not they were able to burn the town is not the point."

Maelani asks, "What is the point? Sitting here babbling and getting no action taken?"

Silverphenix says, "The point is that the temple is fine, and the sword is still missing."

Ulstram says softly, "They did not get my chamber, so they have failed."

Ulstram says softly, "I am still able to track their armies."

Maelani asks, "What's in yer chamber?"

Lupit says, "why would they want your chamber? I thought they were looking for something else"

You ask, "You said the temple must not be touched.. It was severly so by the blazes.  So many things that 'must not' happen have occured already..  And the town 'must not' fall, eii?"
You say, "Perhaps it will be the same."

Mikare asks, "the fires were to strike terror in our hearts and make us weaken our resolve Ulstram?"

Galesmight says, "Funny we stand taller and prouder."
Galesmight says, "Everytime this town is attacked we are pulled closer together."

Vindicate asks, "did they use the fires to focus our attention elsewhere Ulstram?"

Lupit says, "everytime this town is attacked we only pull more questions that have no answers"

Galesmight says, "They say the landing is the armpit of Elanthia .. funny wish they could see us now."

Ulstram shakes his head.

Spaner says, "The fires are a distraction so we wont be looking for the pieces."
Spaner says, "Its obvious"

Ulstram says softly, "They burnt the town to make a point."

Dissipate says, "Looks like they succeeded."

Mikare asks, "what is the point Ulstram?"

You hear the voice of Murp say, "they burnt the town out of frustration"

Danay says, "Their point is lost on us. We will rebuild."

Ulstram says softly, "We would not surrender and bend on knee to them, thus they have burnt the town."

Galesmight nods to Ulstram.
Galesmight says, "Aye, we never shall."

Grevinal asks, "didn't Ulstram say something about revenge is only giving into that which we are fighting?"

Silverphenix says, "The had to settle for what they could get, not what they wanted."
Silverphenix says, "That is why we have won the day."

Azrov says, "they didnt take it because they didnt want it..."

Celian says, "The town's rubble is nothing. The town is the people. "

Kadesha says, "Better a burned town then forfeited souls"
Kadesha says, "he did NOt get what he really covets"

Guarrin tugs at his beard, lost in thought.
Guarrin nods to Kadesha.
Guarrin exclaims, "Aye, tha tis true!"

Elfstan asks, "Ulstram... there's a 'igh point where one can see most o' the lands 'round this town... do ye reckon tha' we'd be able ta see they's camp from there?"
Elfstan peers quizzically at Ulstram.

Ulstram looks over at Elfstan and shakes his head.

Hargo asks, "Attack them, attack them where?"

Porringer asks, "If they didn't want it, what would they care that it didn't bend knee to them?"

Mikare says, "if they are looking for the pieces then we should also."

Ulstram says softly, "As closely as I can monitor their armies, I should know when they're onto a piece."

Maelani asks, "I thought you didn't know where the camps were?"

Talantris asks, "Prophet, why is it you hid in the temple, and left the people here to protect it.. How can you expect others to do, that which you are afraid to face yourself?"

You hear the voice of Murp say, "he is blind, I'll be glad to defend him"

Ulstram says softly, "Just because I am blind does not mean I cannot defend myself, or others."

Kerl says, "there are still fires about town"

Lovar asks, "no idea where the piece may be?"
Lovar peers quizzically at Ulstram.

Ulstram looks over at Lovar and shakes his head.

Kerl says, "you folks sit here and question a prophet while the town burns"
Kerl exclaims, "go put out the fire at the weapon shop!"

Kaseopea asks, "excuse me for being nieve, but does this mean we can't get deeds right now?"

Danay says, "If I could do something against the fires I would, but there is nothing I can do Kerl."

Dissipate asks, "Kendryth?"

Ulstram says softly, "Do not worry about my Ward, he is able to defend himself."

Maelani says, "He's in shackles."
Maelani asks, "But he can defend himself?"

Kevralynn asks, "Do ye think he hasn't suffered at all?"

Talantris says, "Now Ulstram, you've lied. Just yesterday you said You protect your ward, Now you say He can defend himself.."
Talantris asks, "Why would he need you, if he can defend himself?"

Ulstram says softly, "I protect my Ward not in a physical way, but in a magical and spiritual one."

Ulstram says softly, "He can, and he can get out of bad situations."

Ianeal says, "The fires still burn the square."

You hear the voice of Dekoy ask, "So what are we supposed to do now Ulstram?"

Ianeal says, "The place is wrecked enough.. may as well beg Charl to send a tidal wave crashing down."

Maelani asks, "Why did you allow the town to burn?"

Ulstram says softly, "I did not allow the town to be burned."

You say, "It was burned, nonetheless."