The Watchfire Pact (storyline)/2023-05-25 - Ready Player Two (log)

This is a log of election announcement and introduction of a new NPC in Icemule captured from the viewpoint of Lord Sorlu Jae'kym Nalfein.

Still Got It

[Icemule Trace, Town Center - 2300] (u4042150)

The center of the slumbering frontier town is overseen by a sturdy mule statue carved from glacial ice, which rises from the surrounding snow on a plinth of cold dark stone. The brilliance of the stars winks through the ice, casting prismatic glints of light over a scattering of townsfolk. Some halflings chatter quietly by a colorful silver-bound barrel emblazoned with a row of tiny grey penguins, while others stargaze on colorful cloaks spread out across the hard ground. Near the comfort of a smooth dark stone bench, a roaring bonfire crackles merrily, lending its warmth and illumination to the surroundings. You also see a perfect haon-hafted steel handaxe, the Lightfoote disk, the Ilyien disk, a massive grey wolf, a multicolored striped raven that is flying around, some silver coins, the Aetherwind disk, the Recyr disk, a blued steel wastebin and a blue and white pavilion.

Also here: Queatus, Theofanis, Lilanna, Ellusine who is sitting, Perigourd, Ilyien, Talliver, Deddalus, Imrys, Adalfuns, Lord Mathyl, Lady Teaberry, Valtok, Lord Randsford, Eyona who is sitting, Draelor, Seneschal Dendum, Aengil, Pub Proprietor Lithyia, Recyr, Aetherwind

Several town guards limp past, training swords slung over their shoulders. One of them mutters, "Mayor's still got it. Hope I move half as well at his age."

Lithyia says, "Mayor's still got it...."

Lithyia chuckles.

Talliver just arrived.

Imrys grins.

Draelor turns the page in his leaf-marked tome.

Ilyien just arrived.

Randsford nods to Talliver in greeting.

Perigourd just arrived.

You gaze in amusement at Talliver.

Drawing her left leg behind her right, Teaberry briefly dips into a respectful curtsy before Talliver and bows her head.

Dendum nods to you.

Lithyia says, "Evening Talliver."

With straightened posture and a firm chin, you present yourself to Talliver with a short, courteous bow.

Lithyia smiles at Talliver.

Perigourd casually observes his surroundings.

Perigourd turns toward Talliver and renders a sharp hand salute.

Talliver wipes sweat from his brow, glancing around the town center.

Dendum bows to Talliver.

Lithyia put some velvety violet chenille yarn in her pink lace tote.

Speaking politely to Talliver, you greet, "Good evening, Mayor Dabbings."

Lithyia removes a skein of ivory fleece yarn from in her pink lace tote.

Draelor gently closes a battered leaf-marked tome.

Talliver says, "Good evening."

Lithyia asks, "How goes things?"

Imrys nods respectfully.

Lithyia smiles at Talliver.

You nod to Perigourd in greeting.

Lithyia waves to Perigourd.

Perigourd nods in greeting to you.

Eyona places her arms akimbo and looks about as if waiting for something.

Perigourd bows to Lithyia.

Lithyia says, "Stop bowing to me Peri and just hug me."

Lithyia hugs Perigourd.

Lithyia chuckles.

Ellusine just arrived.

Speaking to Lithyia, Perigourd says, "Formalities."

Perigourd chuckles.

Lithyia says, "Oh pish posh with that."

Lilanna just arrived.

Eyona folds her arms over her chest.

Lithyia hugs Lilanna, who wraps her in a warm embrace.

Lilanna bows to Talliver.

Lilanna gives Lithyia a friendly hug.

Randsford nods to Lilanna in greeting.

Eyona gazes into the dancing flames of the roaring bonfire, seemingly mesmerized.

Lilanna nods to Randsford in greeting.

Teaberry gives Lithyia a friendly hug.

Lithyia hugs Teaberry, who wraps her in a warm embrace.

Lithyia giggles.

Lilanna bows to you.

Lithyia says, "I'd hug Randsford but i think he'd hate it."

Delicate snowflakes cling to your eyelashes.

Lithyia glances at Randsford.

Imrys appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Talliver asks, "Everyone having a good evening, I hope?"

Randsford begins chuckling at Lithyia!

Lithyia says, "Maybe I should hug him."

Randsford looks over at Lithyia and shakes his head.

Lithyia hugs Randsford.

Speaking to Lithyia, Lilanna exclaims, "I'll do it!"

Lithyia giggles.

Lilanna hugs Randsford.

Teaberry smiles at Talliver.

Lithyia nods at Talliver.

Dendum nods at Talliver.

Teaberry nods enthusiastically!

Lilanna chuckles.

Aengil smiles at Lightfoote.

Lilanna nods at Talliver.

Valtok nods.

Randsford nods slowly.

Perigourd says, "So far."

Perigourd nods.

Imrys says, "So far, yes."

Talliver stows his training sword.

Speaking to Talliver, Dendum says, ""Hrmm we were discussing mayors and such."

Lithyia nods at Dendum.

Lithyia says, "Things are changing down south."

Speaking to Talliver, you say, "We are still recovering from the party last night. Commander Grutak met with his trainer for the final time."

You grin.

Lithyia nods to you.

Lithyia says, "It was a wonderful party."

Lilanna nods to you.

You nod at Lithyia.

Lithyia says, "Except for that one thing he said."

Lithyia says, "But nevermind that."

Imrys looks thoughtfully at Lithyia.

Lithyia giggles to herself.

Lilanna asks, "One?"

Lithyia says, "Yes, just the one..to me."

Speaking to Lithyia, Imrys says, "I'm surprised it was just one thing."

Lilanna says, "That sounds like a new record."

Lithyia laughs!

Randsford chuckles.

A light flurry of snowflakes drifts down from the grey skies.

Lithyia says, "Now now, he and i just had a lovely afternoon together today."

You look at Lithyia and hum.

Flickering firelight casts a warm glow on the faces of those gathered around the bonfire.

Lithyia says, "I'm not about to ruin my mood."

Imrys covers her ears.

Lithyia smirks.

Lithyia says, "Oh stop..we hunted."

Speaking to Talliver, Perigourd asks, "And how is your evening going?"

Lithyia glances at Imrys.

Ellusine walks over to the bench and settles down.

Imrys glances skeptically at Lithyia.

Speaking to Lithyia, you ask, "Has he found the sign on his back yet?"

Imrys appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Draelor tucks a battered leaf-marked tome into one of the small pouches hanging from his doeskin harness.

You grin at Lithyia.

Lithyia says, "I had to point it out to him."

Lithyia laughs at you!

Lithyia says, "And he left it on."

Adalfuns snickers.

You snicker.

Ellusine warms her hands before the bonfire.

Lithyia says, "So i kept hugging him."

Lithyia gives Queatus a friendly hug.

You nod to Queatus in greeting.

Queatus waves.

Draelor waves to Queatus.

Talliver says, "It's been quite the week, to be frank."

Lithyia says, "He should leave the sign on."

Lithyia nods to you.

You cock your head at Talliver.

Lithyia turns an inquisitive ear toward Talliver.

Lilanna raises an eyebrow in Talliver's direction.

Randsford nods in agreement at Talliver.

Lithyia asks, "Hopefully..in a good way?"

Lithyia smiles at Talliver.

Talliver says, "With all of the comings and goings lately, and the situation with the giants..."

Here and there a snowflake flutters down.

Speaking to Talliver, Dendum says, ""That meeting...went well enough...no one was smashed."

Lithyia nods at Dendum.

You nod in agreement at Dendum.

Talliver thoughtfully says, "...it worries me that we've come up to an election season."

Lithyia says, "And perhaps they went back and made steam babies together."

Khortak just arrived.

Dendum muses, ""Considering how short you are of counselors perhaps its a good thing."

Lithyia begins chuckling at Dendum!

Speaking to Talliver, you ask, "Worries you how, Mayor Dabbings?"

Imrys whispers something to Lithyia.

Ellusine glances at Talliver.

Ellusine gazes into the dancing flames of the roaring bonfire, seemingly mesmerized.

Lithyia glances at Imrys.

A light snow drifts silently to the ground.

Anyauma smiles.

Peche turns toward Perigourd and renders a sharp hand salute.

Lilanna hugs Anyauma.

Anyauma flutters her wings at Lilanna.

Anyauma hugs Lilanna, who wraps her in a warm embrace.

Anyauma smiles.

Lilanna smiles.

Draelor breathes in deeply as he clenches a pipe in his mouth, then exhales slowly, causing some rich red amorphous clouds of puffy smoke to float up from his mouth.

Lithyia just nudged Imrys.

Lithyia chuckles.

Imrys hums a happy tune, skillfully expressing her friendly mood.

The end of Peche's quill's nib curves into a semblance of a smile, and its eyes glow warmly.

Anyauma flutters her wings at Queatus.

Speaking uneasily to you, Talliver says, "If you'd told me a few years ago that I might run for mayor, I'd have laughed you out of whatever tavern I was in."

Peche nods at Markx.

You nod understandingly at Talliver.

Lithyia turns an inquisitive ear toward Talliver.

Talliver says, "And here I am, on the verge of doing it again."

Lilanna turns to Talliver and cheers!

Teaberry exclaims, "Good!"

Anyauma smiles.

Randsford nods approvingly at Talliver.

Anyauma nods at Talliver.

Speaking to Talliver, Teaberry says, "You."

Speaking to Talliver, Perigourd says, "I expect if you want to see the negotiations through, you may have to."

Lithyia says, "I'd vote for ya...now that I can do that up here."

You smile at Talliver.

Lilanna nods at Perigourd.

Dendum nods at Talliver.

Speaking to Talliver, Teaberry says, "You're an excellent mayor."

Speaking to Talliver, you say, "You've had quite a bit success with your first term, I'd say."

You nod at Talliver.

Dendum says, "Could use a Dabbings in this trying time...."

An Opinionated Stranger

Speaking faintly to Talliver, Ellusine says, "Is there likely to be much competition? It doesn't sound as if Walesca Wineberry's policies have found much traction in the town since her defeat."

Anyauma ponders.

Talliver looks thoughtfully at Ellusine.

Lithyia says, "You are a breath of fresh air especially considering what I am used to down south..."

Lithyia nods at Talliver.

Lagavullin just arrived.

Talliver thoughtfully says, "I haven't given it much consideration. I suppose I assumed I might run unopposed."

You ponder the meaning of Ellusine's existence.

Talliver says, "But it's likely that at least one of the Burrows will put forward a candidate."

A light flurry of snowflakes drifts down from the grey skies.

Ellusine nods at Talliver.

Anyauma smiles.

Lithyia nods at Talliver.

Talliver glances between Lithyia and Teaberry.

Speaking to Talliver, you say, "It may just be a matter of formality then. I'd say you have the vast majority of the town's support."

Queatus agrees with you.

Teaberry nods at Talliver.

Speaking to Teaberry, Talliver says, "You all have too much faith in my ability to get us through all of this."

Lilanna nods to you.

Lithyia says, "I mean, you dont throw chairs out windows."

Talliver chuckles.

Lithyia says, "And you dont have magical metal arms."

Jastalyn just nudged Lithyia.

Lithyia says, "So... i like you."

Lithyia begins chuckling at Talliver!

Mathyl kneels down and begins to meditate.

Lilanna looks over at Talliver and shakes her head.

Speaking to Talliver, Randsford says, "Just don't run off by yourself and we should hopefully be alright."

Randsford grins at Talliver.

Speaking to Dendum, Talliver says, "And I'm surprised to hear you speak so highly of a candidate that isn't a gnome."

Jastalyn grins.

Aetheris just arrived.

Ellusine rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Speaking to Talliver, Teaberry says, "Well, so far you've proved that the trust is warranted."

Lithyia agrees with Teaberry.

Peche nods at Markx.

Speaking carefully to Talliver, Ellusine says, "I believe you have done your best."

Teaberry says, "Horrors, you are good at your job."

Lithyia agrees with Ellusine.

Smoke from the bonfire shifts direction in the breeze.

Dendum blinks at Talliver.

Markx nods.

Speaking to Talliver, Lilanna says, "Nae faith. full on belief and support, ye can, as have before."

Speaking to Talliver, Dendum says, ""Err...Gnomes are good for gnomes."

Speaking to Teaberry, Talliver says, "I fear I've made plenty of mistakes."

Eyona stands up.

Eyona leans softly against Jastalyn.

You ponder the meaning of Talliver's existence.

Lithyia says, "Thing of it is Talliver, no one is ever going to like one hundred percent of things someone has done but overall... you are good for Icemule."

Delicate snowflakes cling to your eyelashes.

Eyona gazes up into the heavens.

Speaking to Talliver, Dendum says, ""Do not know if Icemule is ready to move with the seasons...think the time of Paradis doing this is past."

You agree with Lithyia.

Dendum starts chortling.

Lilanna says, "Strength comes in the integrity on admittin those mistakes."

Lithyia agrees with Lilanna.

Speaking to Lithyia, you say, "I've often been given this advice as well."

Speaking gently to Talliver, Ellusine says, "I feel perhaps that you are a soldier, with a soldier's eye for the world. And that has informed your policies."

Speaking to Talliver, Teaberry says, "Everyone makes mistakes. But you've owned up to them and you've tried to fix them. And you've tried to be fair to everyone."

Lithyia nods to you.

Lithyia grins.

Speaking to Talliver, Dendum says, ""However if the Paradis wish to wander again perhaps..."

You smile.

Lithyia says, "And take it from me... I make lots of mistakes."

Lithyia giggles to herself.

Lilanna begins chuckling at Lithyia!

Jastalyn grins at Lithyia.

Lithyia winks.

Speaking to Lithyia, Lilanna says, "..."

Lilanna hums a jaunty melody, masterfully exploring the cheerful notes.

Speaking to Dendum, Talliver says, "I do not believe we should move on from Icemule Trace, no."

Lithyia just nudged Lilanna.

Teaberry chortles softly at some secret joke.

Lilanna grins.

Lithyia snickers at Lilanna.

Talliver glances at Ellusine.

Dendum begins chortling at Talliver.

Speaking to Ellusine, Talliver says, "Guilty as charged, I fear."

Looking satisfied, Dendum nods in agreement.

Lithyia exclaims, "I know what you're thinking Lil and that is not a mistake!"

Lithyia scoffs at Lilanna.

Ellusine gives a thoughtful nod.

Lithyia giggles to herself.

Lithyia turns to face Grutak.

Lithyia beams happily at Grutak!

Lilanna nods at Lithyia.

Grutak gives Lithyia a lingering kiss.

Lithyia gives Grutak a lingering kiss on the cheek.

Lithyia says, "See."

Lithyia nods at Lilanna.

Lilanna says, "Speakin of..."

Lilanna starts chortling.

Eyona folds her arms over her chest.

Lithyia chuckles to herself.

Lithyia pinches Lilanna!

Lilanna snickers.

Speaking to Talliver, you ask, "What mistakes do you believe you've made?"

You say, "I seem to only recall quite a few successes."

Lithyia loops several stitches of her ivory fleece yarn onto one of her needles as she continues to knit.

Speaking plainly to Talliver, Ellusine says, "There are other ways to lead. Ways informed by knowledge and wisdom."

Lithyia leans softly against Grutak.

Speaking to you, Talliver says, "I--"

Grutak asks, "What'd I miss?"

Talliver glances at Ellusine.

Lithyia raises an eyebrow in Talliver's direction.

Talliver says, "...that is true."

Perigourd scratches at his beard.

You flash a wide grin at Talliver.

The scent of freshly cut maoral mingles pleasantly with the sharper tang of woodsmoke around the roaring bonfire.

Perigourd takes a moment to observe Ellusine.

Speaking to Talliver, Ellusine asks, "It was a soldier's calculus that cost so many lives during the conflict with Zeban. Commanders believe in acceptable losses, do they not?"

Fluster skips in a circle around Imrys.

Adalfuns flashes a quick grin at Fluster.

Imrys praises Fluster.

Perigourd takes a drink from his amber Wildwood whiskey.

You say, "Icemule moves forward, boldly, and with success with you as our Mayor...and with the efforts of many on the current Council."

Talliver says, "I don't think any number of losses is 'acceptable', no."

You smile quietly to yourself.

Lithyia nods to you.

Lithyia busily knits away at something with her knitting needles, the task taking up her complete attention.

A light snow drifts silently to the ground.

Also here: Lord Fluster, Ilyien, Grand Lord Grutak, Aetheris, Deddalus, Chairwoman Jastalyn, Queatus, Lilanna, Ellusine who is sitting, Perigourd, Lightfoote who is sitting, Talliver, Imrys, Adalfuns, Lord Mathyl who is kneeling, Lady Teaberry, Valtok, Lord Randsford, Eyona, Draelor, Seneschal Dendum, Aengil, Pub Proprietor Lithyia, Recyr, Aetherwind

Lithyia quietly says, "Someone is getting new socks tonight."

Lithyia attempts to hum a merry little tune.

Speaking to Talliver, Grutak says, "Losses happen."

You chuckle at Lithyia.

Ellusine serenely says, "Yet a number of our citizens did sacrifice themselves in the fight to bring Zeban down. At your request, I would add."

Lilanna grins at Lithyia.

Speaking to Lithyia, Lilanna asks, "You or grutak?"

You ponder the meaning of Ellusine's existence.

Ellusine stands up.

Lilanna starts chortling.

Lithyia quietly says, "Not Grutak, nor me."

Speaking to Talliver, Dendum remarks, ""We do not strive for them but we must accept things are not always as we wish..."

Lithyia agrees with Dendum.

A Scholar and A Warrior

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak asks, "Who the heck are you?"

Ellusine smoothes her skirt.

Grutak peers quizzically at Ellusine.

Lithyia begins chuckling at Grutak!

Lilanna grins at Grutak.

Lithyia quietly says, "So bold."

Speaking to a massive grey wolf, Draelor says, "No..."

Mathyl removes a chipped lor runestaff from in his wolf hide harness.

Mathyl stands up.

Speaking to Ellusine, Perigourd says, "No war is fought without loss. One most honor those who made such a sacrifice."

Fluster just opened an elegant black silk gem pouch.

Talliver patiently says, "Let her speak."

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak says, "I haven't seen you in the past year..."

Lithyia raises an eyebrow.

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak says, "Ya seem a bit mouthy."

Lithyia glances at Grutak.

Lithyia chuckles to herself.

Speaking politely to Ellusine, you ask, "Yes, I don't believe we have met. I am Councillor Sorlu Jae'kym Nalfein...and you?"

Eyona appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Ellusine says, "I know that you believed you were doing right by Icemule Trace, and that you had explored all options."

Lithyia smirks at Eyona.

Dendum blinks at Ellusine.

Ellusine wipes an ink-stained hand on her skirt.

Ellusine shakes your hand.

Barjin just arrived.

Sorlu smiles briefly.

Speaking to Ellusine, Dendum remarks, ""What other option was available with the lich that was attacking the city but to attack it?"

You shake hands with Ellusine.

Speaking to you, Ellusine says, "Ellusine Lighthollow."

Speaking to Ellusine, you say, "A pleasure."

Grutak and Barjin bash their forearms in greeting.

You nod at Ellusine.

You see Ellusine Lighthollow.

She appears to be a Paradis Halfling.

She is short and stout. She appears to be in the prime of life. She has sharp dark eyes and freckled skin. She has long, straight raven black hair bound up in a neat bun. She has a hooked nose. Several ink stains mar her fingers.

She is in good shape.

She is wearing a mist blue shawl adorned with small silver stars, a loose grey wool tunic, a twisted silver ring inlaid with a blue diamond star, a dark blue wool skirt, and a pair of stout grey leather shoes.

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak says, "Lemme guess, yer a politician."

Speaking to Ellusine, you say, "My apologies, please continue....no voice is restricted here in Icemule."

Lithyia grins at Grutak.

With a satisfied nod, Lithyia finishes her knitting. She adds a few final touches, leaving her with a pair of velvety knitted violet chenille and ivory fleece socks.

Speaking amusedly to Grutak, Barjin says, "Hear yer wearing the big boy pants now."

Lithyia beams!

Barjin grunts happily, grinning.

Lithyia begins chuckling at Barjin!

Barjin's fingers briefly touch his green felt beret as he renders a casual salute to Grutak.

Speaking to Barjin, Grutak says, "Always wore'em, now they fit."

Lithyia removes a crimson vaalorn awl from in her pink lace tote.

Speaking to Barjin, Lilanna says, "We call em adult diapers."

Speaking agreeably to Grutak, Barjin exclaims, "Well said!"

Perigourd takes a drink from his amber Wildwood whiskey.

Lithyia scoffs at Lilanna.

Lithyia pinches Lilanna!

Speaking mildly to Talliver, Ellusine asks, "How much research was done on the nature of liches and their weaknesses before a frontal assault was attempted?"

Barjin grins at Lilanna.

Lilanna begins chuckling at Lithyia!

Lithyia says, "I like you...here...have some socks."

Lithyia offers Barjin a pair of velvety knitted violet chenille and ivory fleece socks.

Lithyia grins at Barjin.

Perigourd chuckles.

Barjin says, "Ooooo."

Barjin accepts Lithyia's velvety socks.

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak asks, "You ever lead troops into battle?"

Barjin quietly grunts at Lithyia his thanks.

Grutak peers quizzically at Ellusine.

Lithyia nods at Barjin.

Speaking to Ellusine, Talliver says, "I don't know that liches have any weaknesses other than their phylacteries."

Lithyia removes some copper knitting needles from in her pink lace tote.

Lithyia fiddles with the top of the pink lace tote, causing the metal plates to snap closed.

Stepping out of his boots for a moment, Barjin slips a pair of velvety knitted violet chenille and ivory fleece socks on his feet.

A sudden gust makes the snow dance and swirl around you.

Barjin grunts in satisfaction.

You glance between Ellusine and Talliver.

Speaking to Grutak, Ellusine says, "I haven't, no, unless you count the fantasies I would scribble in the margins of my schoolbooks as a little girl."

Lithyia chuckles to herself.

Speaking to Grutak, Ellusine says, "General Ellusine was quite the mistress of war, let me tell you."

Lithyia fiddles with the top of the pink lace tote, causing the metal plates to open.

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak says, "Then why ya questioning someone who has."

Lithyia put a crimson vaalorn awl in her pink lace tote.

Lithyia fiddles with the top of the pink lace tote, causing the metal plates to snap closed.

Ellusine smiles an easy smile.

Lithyia attempts to hum a merry little tune.

Lithyia busily knits away at something with her knitting needles, the task taking up her complete attention.

You flash a quick grin at Ellusine.

Dendum says, "The lich was in the middle of corrupting a great power in the far north......there was little time to beg illistim for rituals...."

Speaking to Grutak, Ellusine says, "It is through questioning ourselves that we learn and improve."

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak says, "Your fantasies would fall apart in the face of real situation."

Perigourd takes a drink from his amber Wildwood whiskey.

Lithyia whispers something to Grutak.

Lithyia glances at Grutak.

Lilanna leans softly against Jastalyn.

Lagavullin just arrived.

Speaking gently to Grutak, Talliver says, "Grutak."

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak says, "Questioning OURSELVES... I get the impression your an idiot."

Grutak grunts.

Lithyia bites her lip.

Adalfuns chuckles.

Talliver says, "She's not harming anyone."

Randsford gazes up into the heavens.

Eyona buries her face in her hands.

Lithyia rubs Eyona gently.

You lean on your cane, taking a momentary rest.

Imrys coughs.

Speaking to Talliver, Grutak says, "She's questioning your leadership. I get to do that, not her."

Lithyia laughs!

You chuckle at Grutak.

Imrys gazes in amusement at Grutak.

Lithyia bites her lip.

Lithyia blushes a nice shade of dark red.

Speaking to Talliver, Ellusine says, "He's right. I don't have your experience, nor do I know how I would have behaved in your place."

Lilanna snorts derisively at Grutak!

Eyona laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Lithyia giggles to herself.

Lithyia glances down.

Barjin sighs contentedly.

Ellusine says, "...but I would like the opportunity to find out."

Barjin beams happily at Lithyia!

Barjin walks over to the bench and settles down.

Lithyia grins.

Barjin says, "These are warm."

Speaking to Barjin, Grutak says, "You need to try Lithy's bourbon."

Speaking curiously to Ellusine, Teaberry says, "Did you come across any weaknesses for lichs in your research? I didn't."

Lithyia nods at Barjin.

A New Candidate

Speaking to Ellusine, Perigourd asks, "Then you're running for office?"

Barjin gazes with awe at Grutak.

A brilliantly hued bluejay flutters a few times upon arriving, then lands and hops up close to the bonfire in an effort to get warm. In the next moment, it is gone.

Lithyia says, "I"ll make him some tomorrow for certain."

Lithyia nods at Grutak.

Grutak nods at Barjin.

Speaking to Lithyia, Barjin asks, "Socks AND spirits?"

Lithyia nods at Barjin.

Speaking to Perigourd, Ellusine says, "I plan to seek the Temple Burrow's nomination."

Lithyia says, "I do many things."

Lithyia nods at Barjin.

Barjin scoots over next to Lithyia.

Speaking to Barjin, Grutak says, "Yes."

Lithyia grins at Barjin.

Dendum says, "It is not just the questions....but it is not like we walked out of clovertooth straight into hinterwilds...months of work went into this trip."

Lithyia says, "I paint too."

You ponder the meaning of Ellusine's existence.

Speaking to Ellusine, Perigourd asks, "If I might ask, what are your qualifications?"

Perigourd cocks his head at Ellusine.

Teaberry nods at Dendum.

Dendum exclaims, "During which this town was often attacked!"

Randsford squints at Ellusine.

Speaking to Perigourd, Grutak says, "Go back to the Empire."

Barjin says, "I had a painting once, I think they use it in ocama vale to protect the rolton herds from the hobbies."

Perigourd surreptitiously glances at Grutak.

Lithyia grins at Lilanna.

Perigourd shrugs nonchalantly.

Barjin grunts pensively, deep in thought.

Speaking to Teaberry, Ellusine says, "And... no, but I was able to determine that demiliches have several weaknesses, including their need for humanoid hosts."

Lithyia grins at Barjin.

Lithyia glances at Ellusine.

Ellusine says, "Specially treated silver and eonake are especially anathematic to them."

Barjin says, "Oh well, yuo folks stay safe now ayas."

Lithyia whispers something to Barjin.

You nod slowly at Ellusine.

Jastalyn gives Starmizt a friendly hug.

Draelor ponders.

Lithyia nods at Barjin.

Speaking to Ellusine, Teaberry asks, "If you knew this, why didn't you tell the mayor and the council?"

Grutak turns to Barjin and cheers!

Speaking to Barjin, Grutak says, "Welcome anytime."

Jastalyn grins.

Lithyia raises an eyebrow in Ellusine's direction.

Speaking to himself, Dendum muses, ""Sticking silver and eonake in hosts is often not so healthy for the...humanoids."

Barjin stands up.

Barjin takes a dapper green felt beret off his head.

Barjin bows to Lithyia.

Theofanis removes a small statue from in his dark grey greatcloak.

Barjin puts a dapper green felt beret on his head.

Lilanna waves to Barjin.

Dendum mutters under his breath.

Lithyia curtsies to Barjin.

Barjin waves to Lilanna.

Talliver glances at Teaberry.

You grin at Dendum.

Speaking to Ellusine, Teaberry says, "We were all working together for the town."

Lithyia says, "I liked him."

Lithyia nods.

Speaking to Teaberry, Talliver says, "You have a point."

Lithyia attempts to hum a merry little tune.

Eyona gently brushes her onyx black hair away from her eyes and, with a deft twist of her wrist, tucks it behind one ear.

Speaking to Teaberry, Ellusine says, "It wasn't appropriate given my station."

You frown at Ellusine.

Lilanna looks thoughtfully at Ellusine.

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak asks, "And what is your station anyway?"

Lithyia says, "I was just going to ask that..."

Speaking to Ellusine, you say, "Speaking up is always appropiate in Icemule."

Lithyia glances at Grutak.

Lithyia chuckles.

Lithyia quietly says, "He reads my mind now."

Speaking to Grutak, Ellusine says, "Well, it is considerably changed now."

Speaking to Ellusine, Teaberry says, "Rubbish and balderdash. The safety of the town and its people were at stake."

Lilanna asks, "Has your position changed, so you now chose to critcize others instead?"

Speaking to Ellusine, Teaberry says, "That was more important than your status."

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak says, "That didn't answer my question."

Lithyia mutters ohmy.

You can hear the sound of a bell ringing in the direction of Temple Burrow.

Lithyia raises an eyebrow.

A bit of ash settles in the bonfire, dampening the flames for a time before they surge to vibrant life once more.

Lilanna nods at Lithyia.

Roelon takes a drink from his vivid green absinthe.

Ellusine says, "I've served as a mendicant priestess of Lumnis for more than two decades."

Lilanna nods to Roelon in greeting.

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak says, "The people here have been here for years... no one's heard of you."

Lithyia waves to Roelon.

Roelon nods to Lilanna in greeting.

Roelon forcefully crosses one arm over his leather coat-of-plates and offers Lithyia a formal bow.

Speaking to Talliver, Grutak asks, "Is she a vagrant?"

Roelon raises an eyebrow.

Ellusine says, "The temple here was one of my last stops before giving my resignation. I decided that it was time to stay home, at last."

Randsford nods to Roelon in greeting.

Roelon nods to Randsford in greeting.

(Teaberry raises her right eyebrow.)

Lithyia smiles at Eyona.

Eyona nods understandingly at Lithyia.

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak asks, "So you admit you haven't been here in a long while then?"

Speaking to Grutak, Talliver says, "The Lighthollows are an old family, but they do have a bit of wanderlust about them."

Here and there a snowflake flutters down.

Teaberry asks, "Why would a priestess of the goddess of wisdom withhold wisdom to others?"

Lithyia smiles at Eyona.

Dendum says, "Ahh good."

Teaberry shakes her head.

Teaberry says, "That doesn't make sense."

Speaking to Teaberry, Ellusine says, "It was important to be certain, and by the time I was..."

Roelon takes a moment to observe Ellusine.

Roelon nods to Ellusine in greeting.

Lithyia nods at Eyona.

Lithyia smiles at Eyona.

Ellusine says, "...giant, winged women out of a nightmare were tearing Zeban apart."

You grin at Ellusine.

Randsford nods slowly at Ellusine.

Speaking to Ellusine, Talliver says, "A surprise for both of us, I assure you."

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You untuck your seed charm for all to see.

Ellusine says, "It is not my argument that you are a bad mayor, Master Dabbings."

Speaking flatly to Ellusine, Dendum says, ""They are not nightmare....unless you anger them."

Speaking to Lithyia, Grutak asks, "Did I tell you I found a great place to dispose of bodies?"

Colored light gathers in the runic lettering of the charm as you turn it, and you can see winged figures faintly illuminated beneath the stone.

Lithyia asks, "Oh?"

Lithyia says, "You'll have to show me later I might have nee..."

Grutak says, "I'll show you later."

Lithyia says, "Nevermind."

Lithyia nods at Grutak.

As you run your fingers over the surface of the seed charm, hauntingly alien music builds into a dazzling crescendo in your mind, powerful and sadly beautiful. The sound fades away into silence.

Speaking to Talliver, Ellusine says, "Rather, I think that you have done a great deal with your talents, and especially considering your limited education."

You tuck away your seed charm.

Talliver says, "I don't know whether to thank you or be offended."

Roelon blinks.

Speaking to Talliver, Grutak says, "She's an idiot."

Teaberry mutters under her breath.

Jastalyn softly says, "Be offended."

Lithyia wryly says, "I'd be offended personally."

You gaze in amusement at Ellusine.

Speaking to Talliver, Grutak says, "Take that into consideration."

Ellusine shakes her head.

Roelon glances at Ellusine and rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Ellusine says, "I mean no offense."

Locklyer nods to Imrys in greeting.

Jastalyn softly says, "The fact that she mentions your limited education means she is looking down on you."

Lithyia says, "Talliver...do you... need this... right now."

Speaking to Ellusine, Dendum asks, ""Well....what would be changed with a hollowlight mayor?"

Ilyien just arrived.

Lithyia shows Talliver her rolaren dagger.

Lithyia says, "Perhaps..."

Lithyia glances at Ellusine.

Lithyia glances at Talliver.

Speaking deeply to Ellusine, Roelon says, "Education alone would nae prepare any for what Dabbings as endured."

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

An onlooker pokes at the bonfire with a branch, causing it to spark and rekindle.

Lithyia agrees with Roelon.

Speaking to Dendum, Ellusine says, "Icemule Trace needs to invest in education and prepare adequately to expand."

Lithyia put a slender rolaren dagger fashioned from a sharpened knitting needle in her flyrsilk ankle sheath.

Lithyia shrugs.

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak asks, "Are you out of your mind?"

You gaze with interest at Ellusine.

Ellusine says, "Like many, I am impressed by your vision for a nation of the North."

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak says, "We've taken the entire north..."

You smile.

Lithyia bites her lip.

Grutak asks, "Where you expanding too?"

Lithyia grins at you.

Jastalyn softly says, "We're just too ignorant to put it into action."

Speaking to Ellusine, Dendum says, ""Well thank you was not all Dendum's idea...oh you mean the mayor's vision..."

Dendum mutters under his breath.

Randsford looks over at Grutak and shakes his head.

Ellusine says, "...but I am not so dazzled as to see that we lack arable farmland, infrastructure to support giants coming and going freely, sufficient empaths to deal with sickness..."

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak asks, "You feellin like you aren't really seeing the whole picture?"

Speaking to Grutak, Dendum says, ""Looks like you are getting some new libraries."

Delicate snowflakes cling to your eyelashes.

Lithyia grins at Dendum.

Lithyia says, "I like libraries."

Randsford says, "We need to grow. Gorga and her people still need homes. Schools are a good idea as well."

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You glance appraisingly between Ellusine and Talliver.

Speaking to Randsford, Grutak says, "I agree, but she'll have us defenseless and begging."

Ellusine says, "You have no easy way to educate half-krolvin children who grew up in primitive holds along the Frostmain. These are things that need attention."

Randsford looks over at Grutak and shakes his head.

Talliver lets out a long, slow breath.

Jastalyn softly asks, "Shouldn't their parents be educating them?"

Lithyia smiles at Talliver.

Speaking to Ellusine, Teaberry asks, "Agreed. They do. What would you do to make things better?"

Speaking to Jastalyn, Grutak says, "Likely the parents are going to need educating too."

Speaking to Grutak, Randsford says, "There will be those of us who will be there to defend. We will all work together to build something."

You offhandedly say, "She does bring up a few valid concerns."

Dendum frowns at Ellusine.

Dendum says, "Wait...."

Lithyia turns to face Dendum.

Speaking to Randsford, Grutak says, "Like you? You're idea of defense is talking people to death."

Roelon sighs.

Dendum says, "The Half-Krolvin may wish to educate themselves."

Roelon nods to you.

Lithyia snickers.

Randsford begins chuckling at Grutak!

Teaberry nods at Dendum.

Lithyia giggles to herself.

Lithyia glances at Randsford.

Speaking softly to Ellusine, Jastalyn says, "The idea makes sense but the delivery could use some work."

Lithyia giggles to herself.

Speaking to Grutak, Randsford says, "As long as they don't cross their line while talking."

Speaking to Teaberry, Ellusine says, "Icemule Trace has vast natural resources because of so much untapped land. We must begin to exploit them safely and efficiently."

Randsford squints at Grutak.

Roelon deeply says, "She does. An advisor would be needed."

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Speaking to Ellusine, Talliver says, "I believe that we can cross those bridges when we come to them."

Lithyia quietly says, "I dislike the word exploit."

Lithyia busily knits away at something with her knitting needles, the task taking up her complete attention.

Speaking to Talliver, Grutak says, "Ya really should put Sorlu in charge."

Speaking deeply to Ellusine, Roelon says, "Such ah position might be better suited."

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You grin at Grutak.

Jastalyn glances at Grutak.

Speaking to Ellusine, Teaberry asks, "What natural resources? And aren't all natural resources finite?"

Speaking softly to Grutak, Jastalyn says, "No."

You smirk at Jastalyn.

Lithyia begins chuckling at Jastalyn!

Jastalyn grins at you.

Flickering firelight casts a warm glow on the faces of those gathered around the bonfire.

Lithyia quietly says, "I like Sorlu."

Lithyia busily knits away at something with her knitting needles, the task taking up her complete attention.

Speaking to Jastalyn, Grutak says, "Be best for Icemule. He's got vision."

Jastalyn softly says, "He's got vision alright."

Lithyia grins at Jastalyn.

Teaberry says, "I mean, mostly what we have a lot of is ice."

Imrys gazes in amusement at Jastalyn.

Ellusine gently says, "I am sorry. I did not mean to disrupt this gathering, or to cause any consternation. I've not yet received the Temple Burrow's nomination, but I do plan to seek it."

Roelon grins at Grutak.

You say, "Should one of the Burrows put me forth, I would surely run."

Speaking to Ellusine, Talliver says, "If anything, I admire your passion."

You nod at Grutak.

Roelon nods.

Speaking to Teaberry, Grutak says, "We have farm land, we have crops, we have fishing, we have alot."

Speaking to Teaberry, Ellusine says, "There is a great deal beneath the snow."

Randsford nods.

Lithyia sarcastically says, "And a lot of ice."

Imrys ponders.

Lithyia busily knits away at something with her knitting needles, the task taking up her complete attention.

Grutak says, "Sorlu has a viable trade agreement with the Dwarves in Zul Lugoth."

Jastalyn softly says, "Some things under the snow should best be left buried."

Grutak says, "WIthout Tallivers help I might add."

Lithyia quietly says, "Like those bodies I put there a few nights ago."

Lithyia glances at Jastalyn.

Speaking deeply to Talliver, Roelon says, "Aye. Ah vision of ah greater Icemule is welcomed."

Imrys smirks at Lithyia.

Jastalyn just nudged Lithyia.

Eyona is admiring Jastalyn.

Lithyia asks, "Oh im sorry...what?"

Lithyia smiles.

We Don't Do Magic In These Parts

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak says, "Lemme ask ya a question..."

Speaking to Teaberry, Ellusine says, "Consider that every great nation has a force of magicians. Turamzzyr has their Hall of Mages. Ta'Illistim has their Elemancers and Arch Magi."

Lithyia glances between Grutak and Ellusine.

Grutak asks, "Is this a halfling town or is this a town for all people?"

Delicate snowflakes cling to your eyelashes.

Roelon whispers something to Randsford.

Ellusine says, "With the assistance of well-educated, well-studied mages, there is much that could be done to improve Icemule Trace."

Randsford nods slowly at Ellusine.

Grutak glances at Ellusine.

Eyona gazes up into the heavens.

You ponder the meaning of Ellusine's existence.

Roelon glances at Ellusine and rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Draelor frowns.

Eyona mutters under her breath.

Speaking to Ellusine, Teaberry asks, "You have heard of the Council of Ten, yes?"

Speaking to Grutak, Ellusine says, "This is a town for all who would improve it."

Speaking to Ellusine, Teaberry says, "It ended...poorly."

Speaking softly to Ellusine, Jastalyn says, "We see where that got them, segreation and discrimination."

Lilanna nods at Teaberry.

Randsford whispers something to Roelon.

Speaking to Teaberry, Lilanna says, "Was just gonna say.... the last time we left mages in charge... my parents died."

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak says, "Then perhaps this town needs a non-halfling to run it."

Speaking to Teaberry, Ellusine says, "I have. My grandfather was a Fetlock. Most every halfling in this town has blood ties to the Council of Ten."

Lithyia quietly says, "I sure hope Randsford is whispering to Roelon that he will finally wear that pink kilt."

Lithyia glances at Randsford.

Randsford squints at Lithyia.

Lithyia grins at Randsford.

Satrn put a jewelled golden flask in her elegant black cape.

Teaberry says, "I'm sorry. My parents fled the town."

Speaking to Ellusine, Talliver says, "I don't put much faith in magic."

A light snow drifts silently to the ground.

Dendum says, "Mages....there is a giant hole where stood Talador and the Aelotians can tell you of Ta'illistim's magic better than any."

Lithyia nods at Dendum.

Speaking to Talliver, Grutak says, "For once we agree."

Lithyia grins at Grutak.

Speaking to Talliver, Ellusine says, "Magic, like fact, does not require faith to operate."

You smile at Ellusine.

Grutak smiles slightly

The flames of the roaring bonfire jump and leap on the left and right in competition with one another to reach the sky.

Speaking to Ellusine, Grutak asks, "Shall I show the fact of my hands?"

You leisurely lean on your Nalfein-styled cane, a thoughtful expression upon your face.

Grutak says, "Nothing magical there..."

Ellusine blinks at Grutak.

Ellusine straightens her spine.

Ellusine says, "Do pardon me. As I said, I did not mean to intrude on a lovely night."

Lithyia quietly says, "Oh there's magic... erm..."

Lithyia glances at some copper knitting needles in her hand.

Ellusine gives a pleasant nod.

Ellusine turns around.

Lithyia attempts to hum a merry little tune.

Grutak smirks.

Dendum inhales deeply upon his pipe, puckering his lips and sending out a small stream of smoke before him briefly.

Lithyia blushes a nice shade of dark red.

You glance north.

You rub your chin thoughtfully.

Speaking to Lithyia, Lilanna asks, "Click them needles a little louder?"

Nothing Wrong With Some Competition

Talliver frowns.

A light snow drifts silently to the ground.

Lithyia nods at Lilanna.

Speaking to Talliver, Grutak says, "She's trouble. Pure and simple."

Dendum says, "Well....do sense Lumnis about her for what it is worth...she is not making lies of that."

Lithyia giggles to herself.

Speaking to Grutak, Talliver says, "I'm scarcely certain what to make of her."

Teaberry says, "For once, I agree with Grutak."

Speaking to Talliver, Grutak says, "Pudding."

Lilanna says, "Well..."

Lithyia says, "Trouble...trouble....trouble...."

Lilanna says, "I know who i won't vote for."

Lithyia bites her lip.

Lilanna starts chortling.

Lithyia nods at Lilanna.

Speaking to Talliver, you say, "She comes with new ideas. Those can be as deadly as knives."

Draelor says, "Trusting in magic to solve things is trouble."

Speaking to you, Talliver says, "And as necessary."

Jastalyn softly says, "When we start discussing the council of ten is when folks should wake up and be aware of the danger."

Lithyia nods at Draelor.

You nod.

Speaking to you, Grutak says, "New ideas are not bad. They are necessary."

Roelon whispers something to Grutak.

Lithyia nods at Jastalyn.

Lithyia says, "But those ideas..."

Grutak agrees with Roelon.

Lithyia says, "Those are...."

Lithyia quietly says, "Frightening."

Randsford nods slowly at Jastalyn.

Talliver says, "Not that I plan to let her win. If she runs against me, at least it will be a race to the Trace's benefit."

Speaking softly to Lithyia, Jastalyn says, "Dangerous."

Lithyia nods at Jastalyn.

Roelon nods at Talliver.

Dendum says, "She speaks like one who plans and plans and plans and never actually crosses the river...sometimes you must put a foot in the water to truly know how strong the current is."

Lithyia smiles.

Speaking to Talliver, Grutak asks, "Is anyone else running besides her?"

Lilanna grins at Talliver.

Lithyia nods at Dendum.

Speaking to Grutak, Talliver says, "She'd be the first I've heard about."

Roelon deeply asks, "Ah am sure other burrows will nominate?"

Grutak says, "Need to have a non-halfing run."

Speaking to Talliver, you say, "Worry not, Mayor. The support of the town still rests with you."

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You smile at Talliver.

Lithyia nods to you.

Teaberry says, "I like the idea of schools and libraries. But mages do not need to rule here. And she didn't say one thing about how she would achieve any of her goals."

Lilanna looks over at Grutak and shakes her head.

Speaking to you, Grutak says, "Not 100%."

Lithyia says, "Going to need some Talliver buttons."

Roelon deeply asks, "And what of Gorga and their request? Could they nominate?"

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Lithyia says, "To go with that sign Grutak is wearing on his back."

Lithyia chuckles to herself.

Speaking to Roelon, Talliver says, "They very well might."

Jastalyn softly says, "If she runs against you, I will make it my personal endeavor to ensure she doesn't win."

Roelon nods slowly.

Speaking to Talliver, Dendum says, ""Could just take some donations for a library..."

You nod slowly at Grutak.

Grutak says, "I am not wearing any sign."

Speaking to Teaberry, Talliver says, "That reminds me, I suppose I should start working on my stump speech."

Lilanna agrees with Jastalyn.

Lithyia glances at Grutak.

Lithyia says, "Oh dear... yes you are."

Speaking to Talliver, Dendum says, ""Is not terrible idea."

Teaberry grins at Talliver.

Lithyia smiles at Grutak.

Teaberry nods at Talliver.

Grutak turns around.

Grutak turns around.

Grutak says, "I dont' see one."

You gaze in amusement at Grutak.

Lithyia says, "That's because it's on your back."

You grin.

Lithyia chuckles.

Jastalyn softly says, "I have a personal library I would donate to the right structure."

Speaking to Lithyia, Grutak says, "Well take it off."

Roelon grins at Jastalyn.

Lithyia says, "No."

Talliver quietly says, "Having run against Walesca Wineberry, I have to say that she seems like a considerable improvement."

Talliver grins.

A light snow drifts silently to the ground.

Grutak says, "I can't get my arms behind me."

Lithyia says, "Tell me i dont have to wait til my final training then."

Lithyia glances at Grutak.

A log settles in the roaring bonfire, sending up a spray of sparks.

You grin at Talliver.

Roelon begins chuckling at Talliver!

Teaberry laughs!

Lithyia grins.

Grutak says, "For the record..."

Lithyia attempts to hum a merry little tune.

Grutak says, "I think she's an Imperial plant."

Imrys muses, "I wonder what she meant about resources buried beneath the snow."

Speaking to Talliver, you say, "Walesca was, at the least, entertaining."

You chuckle.

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Speaking softly to Imrys, Jastalyn says, "The council of ten."

Lithyia quietly says, "She wasnt talking about the bodies i left there."

Lithyia attempts to hum a merry little tune.

Teaberry nods at Jastalyn.

Roelon grins at Lithyia.

Speaking to Roelon, Grutak says, "If what you said is true, she could be under imperial influence."

Balzi just arrived.

Lithyia winks at Roelon.

Draelor says, "Soil works better than snow, or so I've heard."

Lithyia shrugs.

Grutak says, "I notice the other Imperial influence left."

Talliver says, "I think I will start working on that speech. I'd almost thought I was going to get away without needing to campaign."

Lithyia quietly says, "You work with what you have."

Lithyia nods at Talliver.

Speaking to Talliver, Grutak says, "I was gonna run against ya."

Lithyia says, "And buttons Talliver."

An occasional snowflake drifts to the ground.

Speaking deeply to Grutak, Roelon says, "Perhaps something of similar intent. Knowledge drives someone into power eventally."

Lithyia says, "Lots of buttons."

Grutak says, "Still might."

Lithyia glances at Grutak.

Speaking to Grutak, Talliver says, "Better start making friends in one of the burrows, then."

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You grin at Grutak.

Lithyia says, "Guess i better warm up my papermaker."

Talliver nods at Grutak.

Lithyia says, "For all the propoganda I'm going to have to make."

Jastalyn grins at Lithyia.

Lithyia chuckles.

You chuckle at Lithyia.

Speaking to Talliver, Grutak says, "What makes you think I haven't."

Speaking softly to Lithyia, Jastalyn exclaims, "I'm with you!"

Talliver grins at Grutak.

Lithyia grins at Jastalyn.

Talliver absently says, "The Hall will be releasing information on the election soon, I believe."

Roelon deeply says, "Unless the Half Krol nominate ye."

Roelon glances at Grutak and rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You nod at Talliver.

Speaking to Roelon, Grutak says, "I am blood bonded to them."

Lithyia nods at Grutak.

Grutak says, "And they know I'll defend'em."

Imrys nods at Jastalyn.

Talliver says, "I find myself at a loss as to what to think. Do pardon me. I think I may need to start writing."

Draelor nods.

Lithyia nods at Talliver.

Eyona gently brushes her onyx black hair away from her eyes and, with a deft twist of her wrist, tucks it behind one ear.

Teaberry nods at Talliver.

You bow to Talliver.

Roelon slowly empties his lungs.

Eyona walks over to the bench and settles down.

Dendum starts chortling.

Drawing her left leg behind her right, Teaberry briefly dips into a respectful curtsy before Talliver and bows her head.

Roelon nods at Talliver.

Talliver inclines his head respectfully.

Speaking to Talliver, you say, "Have a pleasant evening, Mayor Dabbings."

Lithyia curtsies to Talliver.

Talliver says, "You all, as well."

Talliver just went east.

Lithyia says, "Im going to knit him some socks."

Lithyia nods.

Teaberry exclaims, "And good luck with the speech!"