The Winter War (storyline)/2023-01-13 - Burning down the Ships (log)

The Winter War-2023-01-13-Burning down the Ships (log)

Log Captured from the view of Opalina

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The Town Square

[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 the gauze-bound Malvadere disk streaked with crimson bloodstains, the Aliashyrah disk, the driftwood Nalver disk, the Lilanna disk, a large raven that is flying around, the sparking Dendum disk, the Balzi disk, a resplendent obsidian black raven that is flying around, the Theofanis disk, a pert forest spirit that is flying around, a light brown maple bacon muffin with a hint of bourbon, a light brown maple bacon muffin with a hint of bourbon, an iced cinnamon muffin, a stale blueberry tart, an iced orange muffin, a vine-carved cherrywood cart with some stuff on it, a blued steel wastebin and a blue and white pavilion.

Also here: Malvadere, Wararm, Lord Randsford, Lord Sorlu, Lady Aliashyrah, Nalver, Lilanna, Balzi, Kheevi who is sitting, High Lord Grutak, High Legionnaire Aureliano, Squire Legionnaire Tylanthriel, Taedon, Musix, Theofanis

Obvious paths: north, east, south, west

• Grutak says, speaking to Tylanthriel, "You come with me up to Oblin Pass and order those men to vacate their post. I'll give them free passage to the Landing."

• Grutak says, speaking to Tylanthriel, "Either that or we can ship their bodies back."

Sorlu chuckles to himself.

Flutters just arrived.

Aureliano raises an eyebrow.

Tylanthriel asks, speaking to Randsford, "Where exactly is this outpost?"

Randsford shrugs at Tylanthriel.

Roelon raises an eyebrow.

Randsford says, speaking to Tylanthriel, "You are the Vaalor scout, you tell me."

Perigourd just arrived.

Perigourd just went east.

Perigourd just arrived.

Perigourd just went west.

Chairwoman Jastalyn just arrived.

Grutak takes a drink from his Pyrelight grog.

Roelon takes a drink from his whiskey cocktail.

Malvadere just left.

Roelon nods to Aureliano in greeting.

Orionin just arrived.

Randsford says, speaking to Tylanthriel, "Was airships from your side of the spine that decended there."

The gauze-bound Malvadere disk streaked with crimson bloodstains goes off in search of its master.

Tylanthriel asks, speaking to Randsford, "Is it in this town?"

Aliashyrah folds her hands behind her back.

Aureliano nods in greeting at Roelon.

Grutak says, "Coppery... that's what it tastes like... copper."

Musix just left.

Grutak snaps his fingers.

Nalver's chunk of malachite ice spins around his head, moving in erratic patterns as it wobbles from side to side.

Randsford points east.

Aureliano says, speaking to Roelon, "Town Councillor, good to see you again, as always."

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Aureliano, "Greetings again, though things around here might be ah bit ..."

Roelon grins.

• Grutak says, speaking to Tylanthriel, "It is in our territory."

Tylanthriel ponders.

The lust for blood fades from Perigourd's eyes.

Aliashyrah offers, speaking calmly to Roelon, "Tense?"

Sorlu absentmindedly taps his Nalfein-styled cane against his leg.

Perigourd casually observes his surroundings.

Roelon asks, speaking deeply to Aureliano, "If ah mae, have ye seen one of these before with yir soldiers?"

Roelon put a cask-aged whiskey cocktail in his leather travel pack.

You say, speaking quietly to Aureliano, "Good evening."

Perigourd looks thoughtfully at Tylanthriel.

You curtsy to Aureliano.

Roelon removes a hawk-pommeled vaalorn longsword pocked with corrosion along its blade from in his leather travel pack.

Randsford says, speaking to Tylanthriel, "We cannot reach its heights but we saw Vaalor troops pressing towards it."

Roelon shows Aureliano his vaalorn longsword.

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Tylanthriel grins at you.

Tylanthriel bows to you.

Randsford nods in agreement at Roelon.

You wave to Tylanthriel.

Falvicar smirks.

Tylanthriel says, speaking to you, "Good evening councillor."

Aureliano nods politely to you.

You say, speaking quietly to Tylanthriel, "Good evening Tylanthriel."

You quietly say, "How are you this evening."

Roelon put a hawk-pommeled vaalorn longsword pocked with corrosion along its blade in his leather travel pack.

You smile at Tylanthriel.

You smile at Aureliano.

Sorlu adopts an agreeable expression.

Roelon grins.

Roelon nods to you.

Tylanthriel says, speaking to Roelon, "Oh! and a councillor I have yet to meet. It is a pleasure."

Roelon bows to Tylanthriel.

Tylanthriel bows to Roelon.

Grutak takes a drink from his Pyrelight grog.

Grutak looks rather relaxed.

You gasp.

Aureliano says, speaking to Roelon, "I do not recognize the blade, though it does look generally of Vaalorian make. It is hard for me to tell, to be honest."

Orgamor casually tosses an aquamarine cloak into a blued steel wastebin.

Jastalyn pours herself an iced white mocha coffee topped with whipped cream.

You say, speaking quietly to Tylanthriel, "You havne't gotten to meet Reolon yet! He's awesome."

Roelon deeply says, "Ah good eve to ye. Ah am Roelon, keeper of kilts and aye. Councilor as well."

Sorlu nods at Aureliano.

Roelon nods at Aureliano.

Aureliano asks, speaking to you, "Well enough, and you?"

You mutter roelon.

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Perigourd nods in greeting at Aureliano.

Jastalyn takes a drink from her white mocha coffee.

Sorlu nods at Roelon.

Tylanthriel says, speaking to you, "I am happy to be in your wonderful city again amongst friends and acquaintances but still saddened by the tense feelings. I simply want to be among friends."

Roelon looks over at Randsford and shakes his head.

Aureliano nods in greeting at Perigourd.

Falvicar nods once at Aureliano.

You say, speaking quietly to Aureliano, "I am doing pretty good this evening."

A Silvermule courier arrives on her way to deliver a message.

You nod at Aureliano.

Sorlu whispers something to Roelon.

Tylanthriel says, speaking to you, "No I have not, but I am excited to do so."

Polveiss strikes a heroic pose.

The shimmering aura fades from around Orgamor.

Thundertickle just arrived.

Polveiss put an intricately twined illthorn runestaff in his inky black gloves.

A shimmering aura surrounds Orgamor.

• Grutak says, speaking to you, "I thought you should know... I've hired 3 ships to plunder your trade with the Vaalorians. They'll sink the ships after the cargos are transfered to us to be sent back to Vaalor."

The dim aura fades from around Tylanthriel.

Randsford says, speaking to Tylanthriel, "Friends do not annex territory from each other."

Sorlu glances between Grutak and yourself.

Wararm just went south.

Perigourd stares at Grutak.

The shard of malachite ice orbiting Nalver's head drops in height, and runs rapid circles around his arms and waist before returning to its regular location.

The raven circles lazily above.

Aliashyrah glances between Grutak and yourself.

• Grutak says, speaking to you, "I'm not the sort to be sneaky and backhanded."

Tylanthriel says, "I apologize, I was not meaning to ignore you."

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Tylanthriel ponders.

Perigourd says, "So we're at open war with ourselves now."

Nalver attempts to hum a merry little tune.

Perigourd chuckles.

• Grutak says, "I at least am upfront and honest."

Jastalyn takes a drink from her white mocha coffee.

Falvicar says, speaking to Grutak, "You are a liar. You attack or stop our peaceful and good will contract then we're going to have a big problem."

Perigourd shakes his head, totally at a loss.

The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.

Lilanna renews her songs.

Aurien just arrived.

Grutak says, speaking to Falvicar, "Your "friends" lied publically here last night."

Sorlu looks thoughtfully at Roelon.

Argent Master Aurien just went west.

Tylanthriel says, "Who saw these troops>"

Grutak says, "I asked them if the trade was from Vaalor."

Jastalyn softly says, "You have a problem with Grutak, you have a problem with me."

Grutak says, "Tey said no."

Jastalyn takes a drink from her white mocha coffee.

The raven circles lazily above.

Suddenly, Kertaya appears in the area holding onto a ring she has just placed on her finger.

Tylanthriel peers quizzically at Randsford.

Nalver nods at Tylanthriel.

Kertaya fidgets with a gold and brass ring.

• Grutak asks, "Lying seems to be on yourside of the fence no?"

A Silvermule courier heads east in a determined manner.

Randsford says, speaking to Tylanthriel, "The councilors you speak to now."

Orgamor hugs Kertaya, who wraps him in a warm embrace.

Randsford says, "Along with several others."

Tylanthriel ponders.

Kertaya hugs Orgamor, who wraps her in a warm embrace.

Nalver's chunk of malachite ice spins around his head, moving in erratic patterns as it wobbles from side to side.

Kertaya smiles at Orgamor.

Falvicar says, speaking to Grutak, "I highly doubt that, and especially with the way I met you when you were falsely accusing my wife of thefting evidence."

Roelon nods at Tylanthriel.

Nalver says, speaking to Tylanthriel, "There were quite a few of us. Three airships dropping people up there."

Nalver points east.

• Grutak says, "I have no problem with relief efforts. I have a problem in dealing with stolen goods."

Sorlu leans leisurely on his Nalfein-styled cane, a thoughtful expression upon his face.

Orgamor accepts Kertaya's pumpkin spice muffin.

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Tylanthriel, "We saw troops decend from Airships bathed in Vaalorian colors."

Orgamor bows.

• Grutak says, "And goods from Vaalor ARE stolen goods."

• Grutak says, "Contraband."

Orgamor put a pumpkin spice muffin with maple cream frosting in his panther hide cloak.

Roelon removes a hawk-pommeled vaalorn longsword pocked with corrosion along its blade from in his leather travel pack.

Falvicar says, speaking to Grutak, "Not to mention we all walked around and gave the supplies to who needed it."

Randsford nods in agreement at Nalver.

Roelon deeply says, "And this, was left behind."

Roelon shows Tylanthriel his vaalorn longsword.

The mirror images surrounding Jastalyn undulate and grow stronger.

Jastalyn renews her songs.

A resplendent obsidian black raven becomes solid again.

Tylanthriel nods at Roelon.

Kheevi says, speaking to Tylanthriel, "Yes. the troops were in vaaloran colors and descended. i saw them too."

Sorlu nods at Kheevi.

Randsford says, speaking to Tylanthriel, "So you will forgive the less than hospitible welcome when such provocations are made."

Tylanthriel asks, "Are there dangers in the mountains around the outpost?"

Randsford grumbles.

• Grutak says, speaking to Falvicar, "I realize you are enamoured of Vaalor, you and Opalina seem to feel being friends with them and subservient to them is more important that the freedom of your own people."

Suddenly, Kainnis appears in the area holding onto a ring he has just placed on his finger.

Falvicar says, speaking to Grutak, "I would the word of the Vaalorians over yours any day of the week."

Nalver's chunk of malachite ice shimmers and crackles as its color shifts to a celadon hue.

Falvicar folds his arms over his chest.

Tylanthriel says, "Wild beasts and such."

Kainnis fidgets with a gold and brass ring.

Grutak glances at Sorlu.

Kainnis asks, "Any healers?"

Roelon nods at Tylanthriel.

Roelon put a hawk-pommeled vaalorn longsword pocked with corrosion along its blade in his leather travel pack.

Taedon nods at Kainnis.

Orgamor nods at Lilanna.

Sorlu glances between Falvicar and yourself.

Grutak glances at Roelon.

Falvicar says, speaking to Grutak, "You are the one trying to start a war and get our very people butchered by them."

Jastalyn says, speaking softly to Falvicar, "Maybe you should consider relocating there."

Roelon slowly empties his lungs.

Randsford whispers something to Grutak.

Lilanna joins Grutak's group.

Kheevi rubs you gently.

You quietly say, "If you will excuse me a moment."

Letter of the Law

Opalina goes to find the Deputy to report Grutak of Crimes

[Tavern Burrow, Honeybeer Road - 3438] (u4042210)

You find yourself at the busy intersection of Stout Street and Honeybeer Road. The smells of roasting meats entice you to move west, yet there seems to be some activity to the north which might be worth investigating. Pausing briefly, you whistle a quick tune and make your way down the road. You also see the halfling deputy.

Obvious paths: north, east, west

You quietly say, "Deputy can you arrest Grutak."

The halfling deputy grins broadly as a small group of children runs through the area, laughing and shouting. >ask deputy about Grutak You inquire about Grutak's current wanted level, and the halfling deputy answers, "He isn't wanted for any crimes here in Icemule Trace." >Accuse Grutak Assult The halfling deputy listens attentively to your plea before saying, "I'm afraid that isn't an accuseable offense. You may only accuse an individual of impropriety, hooliganism, assault, theft or banishment." >Accuse Grutak hooliganism The halfling deputy listens attentively to your plea before saying, "I find your accusation of hooliganism against Grutak highly unlikely. I suggest you don't make future accusations without a reason." >Accuse Grutak Improperiety The halfling deputy listens attentively to your plea before saying, "I'm afraid that isn't an accuseable offense. You may only accuse an individual of impropriety, hooliganism, assault, theft or banishment." >Accuse Grutak assult The halfling deputy listens attentively to your plea before saying, "I'm afraid that isn't an accuseable offense. You may only accuse an individual of impropriety, hooliganism, assault, theft or banishment." >Accuse Grutak theft The halfling deputy listens attentively to your plea before saying, "I find your accusation of theft against Grutak highly unlikely. I suggest you don't make future accusations without a reason."

The halfling deputy rocks back on his heels as he whistles a merry little tune.

You fold your arms over your chest.

'He is treatening to steal food from our citizens You quietly say, "He is treatening to steal food from our citizens."

Getting no where with the Deputy Opalina returns to the town Square.  Apparently Theft and Murder on the High Seas is not an Icemule City problem.

Briarmoon Cove receives an Airship

[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 the Orionin disk, a black-eared red and grey fox, a ghostly raven that is flying around, the Kertaya disk, a disinclined mountain spirit that is flying around, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, a massive snowy white tiger, the Aliashyrah disk, the driftwood Nalver disk, the Lilanna disk, a large raven that is flying around, the sparking Dendum disk, a resplendent obsidian black raven that is flying around, the Theofanis disk, a pert forest spirit that is flying around, a light brown maple bacon muffin with a hint of bourbon, a light brown maple bacon muffin with a hint of bourbon, an iced cinnamon muffin, a stale blueberry tart, an iced orange muffin, a vine-carved cherrywood cart with some stuff on it, a blued steel wastebin and a blue and white pavilion.

Also here: Orionin, Commodore Jaysehn, Orgamor who is sitting, Lady Akenna, Mistress Ycelacie, Kheevi, Lady Kertaya, Thundertickle, Perigourd, Journeyman Noctiss, Roelon, Lord Randsford, Lord Sorlu, Lady Aliashyrah, Nalver, Lilanna, Dendum, High Lord Grutak, High Legionnaire Aureliano, Squire Legionnaire Tylanthriel, Taedon, Theofanis

Obvious paths: north, east, south, west

Akenna asks, speaking to Grutak, "You tried to buy my husband's honor for a vendetta?"

Grutak says, speaking to Jaysehn, "Heh, didn't realize she was your husband. Thought she was Aurelianos."

Aureliano says, speaking to Grutak, "I do not think any in House Vaalor seek conflict."

Nalver asks, speaking to Aureliano, "Do you know anything about what the Chamberlaind has said about wanting to solve the violence on the Crawling Shores?"

Nalver says, "Something along those lines."

Dendum glances between Grutak and Jaysehn.

Nalver says, "Chamerlain, even."

Perigourd scratches at his beard.

Nalver coughs.

Nalver flails his arms about.

Tylanthriel says, "I am truly saddened by all the animosity. I come to this city to see friends and make more of them."

Tylanthriel sighs.

Grutak says, "Chamberlan."

Dendum works his fingers under his steel helm and scratches his head.

Grutak says, "There's a b in there."

Nalver says, "I had a beer."

Grutak asks, "Where's mine?"

Jaysehn asks, speaking to Grutak, "You did not seriously think I was going to carry out your plot, did you?"

Kertaya takes a drink from her green tea.

Perigourd brings the dark maoral pipe to his lips and inhales deeply of its cherry-scent, then abruptly exhales some red streams of smoke from his nose.

Kertaya takes a drink from her green tea.

Kertaya takes a drink from her green tea.

Randsford says, speaking to Tylanthriel, "Again my sincere appology for our distrust but matters have escalated quickly this past week."

Sorlu gazes up into the heavens.

Chairwoman Jastalyn just arrived.

Grutak says, speaking to Jaysehn, "Nope. I knew better but it was worth it to see you rob me."

Grutak grins at Jaysehn.

Sorlu smiles quietly to himself.

Jastalyn's incorporeal scarlet great owl drifts in on a curtain of sparkling light and hovers over her shoulder.

Akenna says, speaking to Grutak, "I respect High Legionnaire Tiberius, and I would defend him come the Maw or the Gates."

Jastalyn joins Grutak's group.

Aureliano says, speaking to Randsford, "I am not so certain diplomacy has failed. Your delegation was granted audience with our High Chamberlain despite not respecting normal diplomatic protocols. Your delegation brought with it those who could not respect their hosts home, and did not treat the engagement with honor. And yet they were received, and further re-invited to a dinner later."

Aureliano says, "It seems to me that diplomacy was beginning."

Jaysehn says, speaking to Grutak, "Your silver is in the mail, sir. You'll have it come the morning. The Sentinel Fleet are not pirates."

Pholes blinks.

Aureliano says, speaking to Nalver, "I do not."

You agree with Aureliano.

Jaysehn says, speaking to Grutak, "But be assured, the people you have targeted are aware of your attempts to pirate them."

Randsford says, speaking to Aureliano, "Received yet dismissed. If diplomacy had succeeded we would know what Vaalor is up to in the east. Insteady more clock and dagger."

Grutak says, speaking to Jaysehn, "If not you, there will be others."

Aureliano nods appreciatively at Akenna.

Tylanthriel says, speaking to Randsford, "Perhaps we can restart then. I have only experienced a small part of this wonderful city and everytime I come I meet more and more wonderful people here. I simply wish to continue that trend."

Lilanna glances between Grutak and Jaysehn.

Dendum informs, speaking to Aureliano, ""It was the night of this...peace dinner...that the elves started buildling this tower. It could be said that some may thing the dinner was distraction from aggression....though surely this was not the intent of those that dined."

Randsford nods understandingly at Tylanthriel.

Aliashyrah glances appraisingly around the area.

Grutak says, "Jaysehn now now, you know I was sending that back. So piracy isn't true now is it."

Aliashyrah folds her hands behind her back.

Aureliano says, speaking to Randsford, "Diplomacy is a slow process, especially for the Elven Houses."

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Tylanthriel, "The future is ever changin', nothin' is set as it were. Emotions are quite stirred as ye see."

A low rumble in the air heralds the arrival of a crimson-hulled airship with resplendent gold trim as it crests over the mountains to the east.  The airship hovers over a small fortress in the peaks, unloading supplies and a squad of armored figures.  With its brief respite ended, it climbs back into the air and flies high over the city on its way to Briarmoon Cove.

Grutak says, "Unless you really want me to think your a liar."

Akenna says, speaking to Grutak, "No, you don't get to talk to my husband that way."

Perigourd tilts his head up.

Aliashyrah glances east.

Randsford glances east.

Sorlu glances east.

Randsford growls ferociously!

Roelon deeply says, "As ....ye see..."

Grutak says, "Oh hey speak of the devil himself."

Kertaya glances up.

Roelon glances east.

Pholes just left.

Randsford asks, "Do you see for yourselves now?"

Randsford glares.

Grutak asks, speaking to Aureliano, "Now what was that?"

Jaysehn says, speaking to Grutak, "You were quite comfortable to have me murder innocent crew and steal their ships. That is piracy."

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Aureliano, "Now your eyes can be added to the witness of troops being brought."

Ghengkin folds his hands and deeply intones a sonorous mantra...

Ghengkin gestures.

Ghengkin's eyes glaze over as he focuses on something unseen.

Dendum informs, speaking to Grutak, ""An airship."

Ghengkin removes a small veniom-bound armoire from in his white knapsack.

Ghengkin opens his veniom-bound armoire, then suddenly several articles of clothing fly off of him and into the armoire.

Ghengkin put a small veniom-bound armoire in his white knapsack.

Ghengkin put a scorched cracked coffer held together with ragged iron straps in his mesh hooded cloak.

Ghengkin just went east.

Perigourd puffs rapidly on his dark maoral pipe, some red wisps of fragrant cherry-scented smoke dancing about him.

Tylanthriel says, speaking to Randsford, "I see a trade route being ran."

Dendum nods sagely.

Sorlu sarcastically says, "Just more traders, nothing to worry about."

Sorlu smirks.

You hear very soft footsteps.

Reaching over her shoulder, Caeileen secures her ruic long bow into a series of straps on the back of her suede underbust harness.

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Tylanthriel, "This ..is what causes emotions to turn into fire. Ah wish only the best, but such actions...."

Roelon sighs.

Roelon shakes his head.

Roelon deeply asks, "How else kin we take it?"

Randsford nods in agreement at Roelon.

Aliashyrah whispers something to Sorlu.

Aliashyrah smiles quietly to herself.

Aureliano asks, "Did that not seem like a trading vessel?"

Missoni gives Perigourd a warm buss on the lips.

Grutak says, speaking to Tylanthriel, "ARMORED figures."

Missoni smiles.

Akenna asks, speaking to Grutak, "Kakoon is an honorable elf and you would think that we would trade our honor for some silvers and attack his property?"

Nalver asks, "Didn't The Claw feel to Briarmoon?"

Grutak says, "Supplies being dropped off."

Missoni gives Perigourd a lingering kiss on the cheek.

Jaysehn nods at Akenna.

Randsford says, speaking to Tylanthriel, "A trade route in friendly territory with armed guard? This trade route oddly enough produces nothing to our fair town."

A few withered tendrils of vine fall away from Caeileen.

The red and grey fox sits down, his bushy tail sweeping back and forth behind him.

Missoni traces a finger over her smooth stone. A small spark follows the path of her finger across the stone.

Tylanthriel says, speaking to Roelon, "I see no actions other than what has been happening. A trade good sir."

Grutak says, speaking to Akenna, "Kakoon is a horrible person."

Akenna says, speaking to Grutak, "No, he isn't."

Grutak says, speaking to Akenna, "You're being unreasonable."

Tylanthriel asks, speaking to Grutak, "Again good sir, dangers in the mountains exists no? Ones that threaten all life?"

Missoni murmurs, "Pardon me a moment."

Missoni just went east.

Perigourd nods.

Sorlu casually mentions, "It is funny, the way the world plays out. It is almost as though I can predict the future with a certain amount of accuracy."

You say, speaking quietly to Randsford, "I think Armed guards are warented.. I mean Grutak here himself just claimed to be attacking ships on the seas."

Akenna says, speaking to Grutak, "No, I'm not. Your conduct is dishonorable, wretched and cowardly."

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Tylanthriel, "Ah saw soliders and supplies indeed."

Jaysehn says, speaking to Grutak, "The Free Captains' Company and the Sentinel Fleet both hang pirates. Hire who you will. They will contend with me, now. Let us hope they have many guns, many fighters and many ships. They will need them."

Randsford says, speaking to Aureliano, "And yes diplomacy is slow yet the construction at this dock seems fast. If we let diplomacy proceed there will be a fort before we know it."

Akenna says, speaking to Grutak, "You are a coward."

You quietly say, "I'd think that protections are needed for most Traveling merchants these days."

Roelon deeply says, "At an unauthorized construct on our lands."

Randsford says, speaking to you, "Guards would not be needed Councilor if they were forthcoming."

Sorlu brushes his fingers lightly against his emerald talisman.

Aliashyrah agrees with Sorlu.

Perigourd shakes his dark maoral pipe a bit, and the glowing embers within quickly fade and go out.

Perigourd tucks a robust dark maoral pipe into a raw leather bag cinched with braided maoral roots inside of his green suede cloak.

A silver-tipped grey raccoon dashes methodically about, rooting around her surroundings with a keen eye.

A silver-tipped grey raccoon pounces with purposeful height near Jiarine, who was invisible!

Perigourd slowly drums his fingers on his leather baldric, narrowing his eyes.

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Jiarine says, speaking in Elven to a silver-tipped grey raccoon, "I really hate you."

Missoni just arrived. Missoni joins Perigourd's group.

You say, speaking quietly to Randsford, "My friends ships were forthcoming and yet they are being threated as we speak."

Randsford says, speaking to you, "You know I do not wish for war but I will not stand for such provacations. I am with the Commander on this one."

Randsford nods in agreement at Grutak.

Kertaya giggles softly at Jiarine.

Missoni cocks her head at Perigourd.

Jaysehn glances at you.

Inky shadows and twinkling lights commix around Missoni in a hypnotic eddy.

Missoni makes a complex gesture at Perigourd.

A silvery luminescence surrounds Perigourd.

Roelon deeply says, "Trade, mind ye, that was cut off from Icemule...."

Roelon nods at Tylanthriel.

Perigourd nods appreciatively at Missoni.

Grutak exclaims, speaking to Akenna, "Explain to me the cowardly part? That's got me stumped. I'm not sure you would understand honor if it bit ya on that big arse!"

Inky shadows and twinkling lights commix around Missoni in a hypnotic eddy.

Missoni makes a complex gesture at Perigourd.

A bright luminescence surrounds Perigourd.

Inky shadows and twinkling lights commix around Missoni in a hypnotic eddy.

Missoni makes a complex gesture at Perigourd.

A brilliant luminescence surrounds Perigourd.

Suddenly, Sphider appears in the area holding onto a ring he has just placed on his finger.

Aliashyrah gazes with interest at Sorlu.

Dendum whispers, "Dendum desired a peaceful resolution with the elves as well...but the fort does grow...."

Queatus grins.

Dendum whispers, "It is concerning."

Aliashyrah whispers something to Sorlu.

Jaysehn says, speaking to you, "Grutak attempted to hire me to interecept them, sink or steal them, kill the crew and give the cargo to him."

Roelon glances east.

Aureliano turns an inquisitive ear toward Jaysehn.

Aliashyrah nods understandingly at Sorlu.

Lilanna glances between Grutak and Jaysehn.

You say, speaking quietly to Jaysehn, "I surely hope you did not agree."

The watchfire at the fortress in the east flares back to life like a burning, blazing eye in the shadows of the night-drenched mountains.

Roelon says, speaking deeply to you, "He did not."

Akenna says, speaking to Grutak, "You paid silvers to visit aggressions on an innocent party, one who has no part in any trade. You couldn't even do it yourself."

Perigourd gazes east.

Roelon glances east.

Randsford asks, speaking to you, "The ships being threatened is again all a reaction to the events in the east. If there was more information then such threats would not be needed. Was this new trade route also blessed by all the council and the Mayor?"

Jaysehn says, "I took his coin in an effort to get him to speak. Of course I do not agree. I am no pirate."

Grutak says, speaking to Jaysehn, "I said I didn't care if you killed the crew. And truely I don't."

Missoni put a twisted witchwood rune brush with fine bristles of chestnut horsehair in her silk neckpouch.

Jaysehn nods once to you.

Roelon deeply says, "One momment.."

Tylanthriel says, speaking to Roelon, "I just fear there are other unknowns that cast shadows upon us all."

Aliashyrah glances east.

Grutak says, "And I did want the cargo."

Missoni looks thoughtfully at Perigourd.

Dendum whispers, "If for no other reason a friend in the east would have been a great aid if southern empires looked too far north peace with Vaalor or any of the elves would have been good....but still the fort does grow."

Grutak says, "So I could send it back."

Missoni summons a torrent of spiritual and elemental mana and releases upon herself a flurry of abjurations.

Grutak says, "Unless he's going to lie about that."

Jaysehn says, speaking to Randsford, "Piracy is not a threat, it is a crime."

You agree with Dendum.

Missoni says, speaking thoughtfully to Perigourd, "I suppose."

Akenna says, speaking proudly to Grutak, "I'm apart of the Order of the Silver Gryphon, my mentor was Sir Cryheart and I know more about honor than you've got brains between your ears."

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Tylanthriel, "There are possibilities. Indeed. The same that tossed us into this mess."

Roelon mumbles a barely intelligible array of expletives involving Ronan, a unicorn, and someone's kiltless heritage.

Aureliano folds his hands behind his back.

You gaze east.

Dendum frowns at you.

Tylanthriel frowns.

Dendum whispers, "Is concerning."

Dendum nods.

Gwenlow sits down.

Queatus grins.

You quietly say, "What is that light." Randsford says, speaking to Jaysehn, "I do not condone it. All of this is a violent rash that is spreading. One reaction leads to another overreaction."

Randsford nods in agreement at Jaysehn.

Grutak says, speaking to Akenna, "Maybe, but I know more about war."

Jaysehn says, "You did say you would send it back. I have no need to lie about any of this. I am quite confident that my reputation is going to trump yours in believability."

Dendum says, "Believe it is fire."

Roelon deeply says, "Pardon me ah momment."

Perigourd laughs at Grutak!

Jastalyn softly says, "I understand the Gryphons are Vaalorian sympathizers."

Roelon places his hand on his mosaic map brooch.

Perigourd shakes his head.

Roelon nods.

Roelon places his hand on his mosaic map brooch.

Missoni looks rather confused.

Grutak says, speaking to Jaysehn, "I don't need the Vaalorians to believe me. You do."

Randsford says, speaking to Jaysehn, "But there is a simple tonic to this rash, the truth. Simple forthcoming truth from Vaalor."

Perigourd says, speaking to Missoni, "Continue."

Grutak grins.

Randsford shrugs at Jaysehn.

Akenna says, speaking to Grutak, "I lead the Mist Harbor Militia to drive Krolvin off the island."

Jaysehn raises an eyebrow in Jastalyn's direction.

Akenna says, "WE WON."

Perigourd steps through a slowly rotating portal of frosty white light. Brilliant frosty white energy flares around him, before he vanishes.

Grutak applauds Akenna.

Roelon nods once.

You quietly say, "I want to see this Tower for myself."

Akenna says, speaking grimly to Grutak, "I know plenty of war."

Gwenlow fidgets with a gold and brass ring.

Jaysehn says, speaking to Grutak, "She did do exactly that."

You march off stiffly, moving east.

Opalina goes off on her own to See a Tower but never finds it

[Western Dragonspine, Trail - ] (u4070213)

As the trailway breaches above the cloud layer, unfiltered moonlight gleams off of the icy rock and fresh-fallen snow on the mountainside, revealing the severe beauty of the untamed mountain. Other peaks to the east jab out of the seething clouds, vast black shapes that scrape at the highest verges of the sky. The air is thin and as keen as a knife's edge. You also see a lazy wild greyish-black dog.

Also here: Missoni, Perigourd

Obvious paths: northwest, down

A yellow-eyed silvery lor mandrake sprouting snowball hydrangeas toddles into the area and up to Missoni.

You peer east but see nothing of interest. Perigourd nods in greeting to you.

Missoni smiles. You wave to Perigourd. Missoni gives you a friendly hug.

You quietly ask, "Seeing any fires?"

Perigourd looks over at you and shakes his head. Missoni says, "No, it looks much the same."

You quietly say, "We saw a fire being lit from a tower in the east."

Perigourd nods in agreement to you.

Perigourd says, "Indeed."

You squint.

Missoni tilts her head up.

Missoni squints.

Perigourd tucks a burnished silver spyglass into one of the small pouches lining the inside of his green suede cloak.

Perigourd draws an intricately glowing pattern in the air before him.

Perigourd reaches out and holds your hand.

Perigourd's group just went northwest. [Western Dragonspine, Trail - ] (u4070214) Curling around the mountainside, the trailway widens onto a plateau that is diamond-dusted with powdery snow. Sheltered from the worst of the wind as it screeches by like a banshee, the plateau looks up more than a mile toward the summit of the vaulting mountain. The edge of the plateau looks out over roiling clouds and icy landscape below, but there are signs of neither flora nor fauna to appreciate the exquisite view. Also here: Missoni, Perigourd Obvious paths: east, southeast You grab an arctic mountain map from inside your elesine sack.

J>look my map

The mountain map is unfolded. The map depicts a frozen mountain topped with a shrine. A small trading post lies nestled in some snow-covered woods. Dangerous slopes sprawl across the tundra terrain.

Perigourd gazes up into the heavens.

You gaze in wonder at your surroundings.

Missoni calls, "Hello up there."

Perigourd says, speaking to you, "It's an odd choice."

Missoni looks rather confused.

Missoni asks, "He tried to hire...Jaysehn?"

You nod.

Perigourd says, speaking to Missoni, "He tried to hire more than one captain."

You quietly say, "That's what he said."

Missoni shakes her head, totally at a loss.

Perigourd's group just went east.

[Western Dragonspine, Plateau - ] (u4070215)

Running along the walls of the mountain as it tapers toward its lofty summit, the plateau is a sea of shimmering snow and undulating rock. Crystalline formations, worked by wind and long years, sprout like trees from the snowfall, their brittle branches translucent and keen-edged. The mountain face curves to the northwest, and the plateau follows in an uneven crescent.

Also here: Missoni, Perigourd

Obvious paths: west, northwest

Perigourd searches around for a moment.

Perigourd's group just went northwest.

[Western Dragonspine, Plateau - ] (u4070216)

A collapsed cavern mouth breaks the wind-smoothed planes of the mountain face. Bones, some still clad in shreds of dangling meat, litter the entrance to the cave, though the cold and the gale have conspired to keep decay and its accompanying odors at bay. Faint carvings, mostly wiped away by the ungentle caress of the elements, arc over the entrance of the cave. You also see a wire-draped steel box bearing a massive red garnet button.

Also here: Missoni, Perigourd

Obvious paths: southeast

An inlaid leather grimoire drifts in looking for its owner.

Perigourd asks, "This is where the gnome contraption came from, no?"

You quietly say, "Oh."

Perigourd cocks his head at you.

Missoni says, "Why would he ever think Jaysehn would do such a thing."

Perigourd glances at a collapsed cavern mouth.

Perigourd says, speaking to Missoni, "He's very foolish."

You quietly say, "I would hope not."

You quietly say, "I mean the supplies were to help Icemule.."

Missoni shakes her head, totally at a loss.

Missoni says, "He really is unhinged."

Perigourd says, speaking to you, "It's an attempt to remove even-keeled councilors from serving their duty."

You smile at Perigourd.

Missoni frowns.

You quietly say, "What saddens me even worse is our deputy doesn't cover the high seas."

You quietly say, "So he won't arrest him for theft and murder."

Missoni takes a slow, deep breath then pinches the bridge of her nose.

Perigourd says, speaking to you, "I expect he'll run into trouble fairly quickly if he attempts to seize shipments."

Missoni agrees with Perigourd.

You quietly say, "It's a good thing we have not shared our travel route."

Perigourd says, "Most of those that sail can handle themselves."

Missoni says, speaking to Perigourd, "By the Vaalorians, if no one else."

You quietly say, "So Icemule will not starve."

Perigourd nods in agreement to you.

Perigourd's group just went southeast.

[Western Dragonspine, Plateau - ] (u4070215)

Running along the walls of the mountain as it tapers toward its lofty summit, the plateau is a sea of shimmering snow and undulating rock. Crystalline formations, worked by wind and long years, sprout like trees from the snowfall, their brittle branches translucent and keen-edged. The mountain face curves to the northwest, and the plateau follows in an uneven crescent.

Also here: Missoni, Perigourd

Obvious paths: west, northwest

Perigourd's group just went west.

[Western Dragonspine, Trail - ] (u4070214)

Curling around the mountainside, the trailway widens onto a plateau that is diamond-dusted with powdery snow. Sheltered from the worst of the wind as it screeches by like a banshee, the plateau looks up more than a mile toward the summit of the vaulting mountain. The edge of the plateau looks out over roiling clouds and icy landscape below, but there are signs of neither flora nor fauna to appreciate the exquisite view.

Also here: Missoni, Perigourd

Obvious paths: east, southeast

Perigourd's group just went southeast.

[Western Dragonspine, Trail - ] (u4070213)

As the trailway breaches above the cloud layer, unfiltered moonlight gleams off of the icy rock and fresh-fallen snow on the mountainside, revealing the severe beauty of the untamed mountain. Other peaks to the east jab out of the seething clouds, vast black shapes that scrape at the highest verges of the sky. The air is thin and as keen as a knife's edge.

Also here: Missoni, Perigourd

Obvious paths: northwest, down

A yellow-eyed silvery lor mandrake sprouting snowball hydrangeas toddles into the area and up to Missoni.

An inlaid leather grimoire drifts in looking for its owner.

Perigourd says, speaking to Missoni, "Seems quiet from here."

You quietly say, "Hum I was hoping to see a way to this Tower."

Lilanna's group just arrived.

Perigourd says, speaking to you, "There may be a path buried in the snow somewhere."

Jastalyn's incorporeal scarlet great owl drifts in on a curtain of sparkling light and hovers over her shoulder.

Perigourd asks, "But who acn say?"

Missoni agrees with Perigourd.

You adopt an agreeable expression.

Lilanna says, "We're hopin."

Lilanna nods perfunctorily.

Lilanna nods at Perigourd.

You adopt an agreeable expression.

Lilanna's group just went northwest.

You hear the faint whisper of Dendum saying, "You find path?" [You may WHISPER to Dendum to respond to him within the next few minutes, even if he is not in the same room.]

With a primal scream, Missoni issues a demand to the dead. Sinuous spirits rise from the ground and twine about her arms Missoni gestures. Missoni momentarily gets a faroff look in her eyes, and then returns to normal.

Lilanna's group just arrived.

Nalver searches around for a moment.

Your voice carries itself to Dendum, "Not yet."

Orgamor makes a quick gesture while calling upon the powers of the elements...

Lilanna's group just went east.

Perigourd says, speaking to Missoni, "Lets return to town I suppose."

You hear the faint whisper of Dendum saying, "In the city it is still Grutak arguing with those from the human empire mostly."

Perigourd designates Missoni as the new leader of the group.

Missoni exclaims, "Alright!"

You nod.

Your surroundings blur into a white fog . . .

Back in Town Center Take 3

[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 lazy wild greyish-black dog, the Orionin disk, a massive snowy white tiger, the faenor Queatus disk inlaid with intersecting bands of jet, a silver-tipped grey raccoon, a black-eared red and grey fox, a ghostly raven that is flying around, the Aliashyrah disk, the sparking Dendum disk, a resplendent obsidian black raven that is flying around, the Theofanis disk, a pert forest spirit that is flying around, a light brown maple bacon muffin with a hint of bourbon, a light brown maple bacon muffin with a hint of bourbon, an iced cinnamon muffin, a stale blueberry tart, an iced orange muffin, a vine-carved cherrywood cart with some stuff on it, a blued steel wastebin and a blue and white pavilion.

Also here: Perigourd, Missoni, Draelor, Conquerer of Reim Tavnos, Conquerer of Reim Katarax who is sitting, Caeileen, Orionin, Sphider, Roelon, Queatus, Commodore Jaysehn, Lady Akenna, Mistress Ycelacie, Lord Randsford, Lord Sorlu, Lady Aliashyrah, Dendum, High Lord Grutak, High Legionnaire Aureliano, Theofanis

Obvious paths: north, east, south, west

Aureliano nods in agreement at Queatus.

Jaysehn says, "As I said. The sea is free."

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Sorlu, "It is an interesting question. It would seem there are many things up for debate these days."

Dendum says, speaking to Queatus, ""The lord from the elf lands says that is is supply stop for airships and this is as much as he knows....he said this earlier."

Roelon shifts his weight.

You quietly whisper to Dendum, "We couldn't see any changes out there so far."

Roelon deeply says, "Right. Ah need another drink."

Roelon removes a glass of vivid green absinthe from in his leather travel pack.

Roelon takes a drink from his vivid green absinthe.

Roelon looks rather relaxed.

Randsford says, "And by that same logic that the sea is free so are all Lands."

Randsford shrugs.

Queatus frowns.

Aureliano says, speaking to Queatus, "To service airships between long trade routes and to offer haven from storms, is my understanding."

Roelon takes a drink from his vivid green absinthe.

Sorlu agrees, speaking to Aliashyrah, "So much falls within the grey these days."

Aureliano nods in agreement at Dendum.

Sorlu nods at Aliashyrah.

Aureliano says, speaking politely to Dendum, "Well put."

Queatus says, speaking to Aureliano, "Odd to build one of those in secret."

You say, speaking quietly to Grutak, "You are lucky the Deputy does not oversee killing and theft on the high seas or I'd have you arrested."

Roelon nods at Dendum.

Dendum replies, speaking to Aureliano, ""However it seems you are not first to know of some things being done by the Fortress....has the king emerged?"

Queatus shrugs.

You fold your arms over your chest.

Grutak says, speaking to you, "Shut up."

Roelon deeply says, "The root lies with superiors."

Roelon takes a drink from his vivid green absinthe.

Perigourd sighs.

You say, speaking quietly to Grutak, "Perhaps you should take your own advice sir."

Aliashyrah gently runs a hand across her turquoise pit viper, gently trailing fingers across its form in a delicate caress.

Queatus asks, speaking to Aureliano, "Have you been there?"

Grutak says, speaking to you, "You should be rooted out vine and branch and shipped to Vaalor."

Randsford glances between Grutak and yourself.

You are now in a defensive stance.

Dendum says, speaking to Aureliano, ""Dendum grows concerned at silence from the once reasonable king of the fortress."

Bending over, Missoni hugs a yellow-eyed silvery lor mandrake sprouting snowball hydrangeas, who responds by placing her plant-like head upon her shoulder and patting her back with her spindled root-like fingers.

Queatus agrees with Dendum.

Missoni looks at you with concern.

Randsford says, "Please let us not turn on each other. We will have a word privately between the Regulators and the Council. We must all be aligned on these matters."

Aureliano says, speaking to Dendum, "I am unaware of the King not being present. There are many matters he must attend to in his holdings."

Dendum glances at Aureliano.

A fuzzy snow chinchilla scurries up close to the bonfire in an effort to get warm. In the next moment, it is gone.

Suddenly, Geovekn appears in the area holding onto a ring he has just placed on his finger.

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Aureliano says, speaking to Queatus, "I have not been."

The whispering winds carrying the voice of Dendum are no longer discernible to you.

Randsford says, speaking to you, "I still have faith in you but you must also see the other side of things."

Geovekn softly asks, "A bit of healing please?"

Randsford nods encouragingly to you.

The powerful look leaves Draelor.

Jaysehn says, speaking to Randsford, "Putting a clear and proper end to thoughts of piracy on private efforts of charity would be a good start."

Queatus asks, speaking to Aureliano, "Doesn't strike you as odd?"

Randsford says, speaking to you, "Do not forget my words to you long ago."

Ycelacie blinks.

Akenna says, "Perhaps your general shouldn't have actively tried to hire people for destruction of property."

Aureliano asks, speaking to Queatus, "That I have not been there?"

Akenna folds her arms over her chest.

Randsford nods in agreement at Jaysehn.

Queatus says, speaking to Aureliano, "That it was built so quietly, and noone seems to have been there."

Jaysehn ponders.

Randsford says, "As I said one escalation leading to another. I will do what I can to stop this I sincerely hope the Vaalorians do the same."

Dendum remarks, speaking to Aureliano, ""Perhaps....but we have counted many leaders who are silent in the face of great things these days....the elder Malwind, the King of the Fortress...."

Aliashyrah leans gracefully forward, allowing one arm to fall loosely in front of her towards the floor. Her turquoise pit viper glides from her neck down to her forearm, curling around in a perfect spiral.

Aureliano says, speaking to Queatus, "It is not odd at all that I have not been there. My troupe is stationed in the Fortress, itself, and I am not a member of an airship legion."

Aliashyrah's turquoise pit viper writhes slightly as she touches its skin. As it moves, its sinuous grace is plain to see. The carefully controlled roll of its muscular body causes the ambient light to momentarily glint off of it. It shifts for just a moment, then goes still once more.

Queatus frowns.

You say, speaking quietly to Randsford, "I agree we do not know everything that is going on in this moment. And until we have perfect clerity on what is happening we should take guard. Not attack our neighbors."

Randsford nods in agreement to you.

Aureliano says, speaking to Queatus, "As to the quietness of it being built, our legions are not in the habit of telegraphing our movements widely as we do have enemies that could benefit from the intelligence."

Missoni says, speaking to Dendum, "Lady Athalia speaks with the weight of the Baron behind her, or she could not hold Court."

Queatus says, speaking to Aureliano, "That was another odd thing."

Sorlu asks, speaking to Aureliano, "Namely Icemule?"

Randsford says, speaking to you, "We are agree on more than we all disagree. It is for the best we all get ourselves on the same front."

Sorlu chuckles to himself.

Queatus asks, speaking to Aureliano, "Do your legionairres often lose their swords?"

Sorlu gazes in amusement at Aureliano.

Draelor ponders.

You smile at Randsford.

Aureliano says, speaking to Queatus, "Please remember that our Legions are greater than 10,000 strong. It would be odd if I had visited it given my posting."

Aliashyrah says, speaking affectionately to her turquoise pit viper, "It is time to rest, love."

Aliashyrah holds her turquoise pit viper up to her face and nuzzles it.

Sorlu smiles at Aliashyrah.

Aliashyrah put a slit-eyed turquoise pit viper with a pale green underbelly in her obsidian satin robe.

Aureliano says, speaking to Sorlu, "Vaalor does not see Icemule as an enemy. As both the High Chamberlain and our Sovereign Commander stated, we see Icemule as an ally."

You say, speaking quietly to Randsford, "I will not vote for war against Vaalor or any town.. Undead, and Vampires. Bring it I'll kill them all."

Jaysehn nods in agreement to you.

Randsford says, speaking to you, "We agree on more than you think."

Queatus says, speaking to Aureliano, "Odd that a Vaalorian sword was found, abandoned."

Randsford nods encouragingly to you.

You nod at Randsford.

Jaysehn says, speaking to you, "Icemule has real threats in its shadows and yet some reach across the world to find new ones."

Jaysehn nods in agreement to you.

Aureliano asks, speaking to Queatus, "And what conclusion do you draw from that?"

Sorlu grins at Aliashyrah.

Dendum says, "Obviously was itchy curse."

Aureliano nods in agreement at Jaysehn.

Dendum nods sagely.

Aureliano smirks at Dendum.

Caeileen interjects, "That someone put it there on purpose."

Queatus says, speaking to Aureliano, "I don't know. Something is odd. I do not think that that is a simple airbase."

Caeileen blushes a red hue to the tops of her ears.

You curtsy to Jaysehn.

Caeileen says, "Sorry. It just popped into my head."

You say, speaking quietly to Jaysehn, "I thank you for that."

Jaysehn nods.

Sorlu says, speaking to Queatus, "Especially considering one was never needed int he past for this routine trips."

Aureliano says, speaking lightly to Dendum, "I appreciated that bit of humor, sir."

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Jaysehn, "It is the ones within shadows that watch us now with wide grins, as we stumble about." Jaysehn says, speaking to you, "You speak sense and truth."

Jaysehn says, speaking to Roelon, "I quite agree."

Aureliano asks, speaking to Queatus, "You gather that from a lost blade?"

Queatus asks, speaking to Aureliano, "Have you known any legionairres to just lose a sword?"

Queatus says, speaking to Aureliano, "You would know better than me."

Jaysehn says, "You could likely buy such a sword in Vaalor for a few hundred coins."

Aureliano asks, speaking to Queatus, "It happens. How does a lost blade tell you.. anything?"

Grutak says, speaking to Jaysehn, "Personally I'm not sure the sword means a tinkers dam."

Queatus shrugs.

Dendum says, "Hrmm."

Dendum says, "A lost blade."

Queatus asks, speaking to Jaysehn, "And who would have done that?"

Aureliano says, speaking to Grutak, "On that we are in agreement."

Grutak says, "And I don't know as any Soldier worth his salt would have rust on it."

Grutak says, "However I do know an airship when I see one."

Queatus says, speaking to Aureliano, "It tells me something is strange, that is all."

Jaysehn says, speaking to Queatus, "Whoever is enjoying the farce of watching two peoples on opposite sides of the world argue over imaginary threats."

Aureliano nods faintly.

Grutak says, "And I recognize Legionairrs when I see one."

Orionin just arrived.

Roelon nods at Grutak.

You say, speaking quietly to Grutak, "Airships can be painted to look like another."

Dendum says, speaking to you, ""No..."

Queatus says, speaking to Jaysehn, "And they knew the Vaalorians built it before anyone else did."

Queatus shakes his head.

Grutak asks, speaking to you, "How many freakin airships are there outside of Vaalor control?"

You notice Sphider moving stealthily into the area.

You hear very soft footsteps.

Queatus says, "And bought a sword."

Dendum says, speaking to you, ""Thought this may be case but too many in Vaalor have laid claim to tower to still cling to that hope."

Queatus says, "And got there first."

You quietly say, "Well there's the Firebird."

Jaysehn shrugs at Queatus.

Jaysehn says, "A person seeking a conspiracy will always find their proof."

Sorlu agrees with Grutak.

Draelor says, speaking to Queatus, "Seems like quite a bit of work to go through."

Akenna says, "There are actually many airships owned by the Elven Houses."

Grutak asks, speaking to you, "So they are using the firebird to do this?"

Perigourd nods in agreement at Akenna.

Queatus says, speaking to Jaysehn, "I'm just asking questions."

You say, speaking quietly to Dendum, "Okay."

Sorlu says, speaking to Grutak, "They are not common at all, outside of Ta'Vaalor. Surely there isn't enough to impersonate an entire fleet."

Roelon nods at Akenna.

Akenna adds, "And you even have one you flew over to Ta'Vaalor on."

Akenna says, "So.."

Akenna says, "There are many."

You ask, speaking quietly to Grutak, "Are you sure they are not?"

Oreseo gestures while calling upon the lesser spirits for aid...

Oreseo gestures.

A light blue glow surrounds Oreseo.

Oreseo gestures while calling upon the lesser spirits for aid...

Oreseo gestures.

The air thickens and begins to swirl around Oreseo.

Oreseo gestures while calling upon the lesser spirits for aid...

Oreseo gestures.

Oreseo suddenly looks more powerful.

You quietly say, "Except there is more than one."

Aureliano takes a deep breath.

Jaysehn says, "I'm not attempting to answer. I don't have a side in this. But I will not abide piracy."

Roelon nods.

Queatus grins.

Roelon asks, speaking deeply to Jaysehn, "We dinnae spend our time fellin' pirates to become one aye?"

Queatus says, speaking to Jaysehn, "Oh, I thought you were answering."

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Queatus nods.

Randsford nods in agreement at Roelon.

Queatus points at Grutak.

Queatus says, "I think he was the one with the pirates."

Queatus nods.

Nalver says, "He was a mayor a few years ago when another mayor fell sick unexpectedtly."

Jaysehn says, speaking to Roelon, "Just so. And that it is not obvious to all that some puppeteer enjoys our little dances here baffles me."

Lilanna says, "Ah."

Kertaya walks over to the bench and settles down.

Kertaya pours herself a frothy blueberry green tea topped by candied moonflower.

Roelon nods at Jaysehn.

Kertaya takes a tiny sip of her green tea, warming her lips and making sure it's cool enough to drink.

Orgamor walks over to the bench and settles down.

Perigourd says, speaking to Jaysehn, "It's been mentioned before."

Kertaya takes a drink from her green tea.

Jaysehn says, "Its a certainty."

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Jaysehn, "Ah sly one he is. Nae ah sightin' at all from the scouts ah hired."

Roelon shakes his head.

Jaysehn nods at Roelon.

Perigourd taps Missoni lightly on her shoulder.

Missoni cocks her head at Perigourd.

Orgamor hugs Pavender.

Perigourd nods at Missoni.

Missoni nods at Perigourd.

Sorlu raises an eyebrow in Grutak's direction.

Pavender grunts happily, grinning.

Aureliano asks, speaking to Jaysehn, "Would you mind if I joined you, my friend?"

Caeileen waves to Missoni.

Jaysehn nods at Aureliano.

Jaysehn says, "Of course."

Missoni waves to Caeileen.

Missoni smiles.

Jaysehn nods at Akenna.

Caeileen exclaims, "Nice to see you again!"

Roelon bows to Jaysehn.

Jaysehn reaches out and holds Aureliano's hand.

Randsford says, "I believe we have accomplished what we can this evening."

Roelon bows to Aureliano.

Jaysehn gives a quick nod and tips his hat to Roelon.

Missoni says, "You, too! But we are off, I am afraid."

Perigourd nods at Missoni.

Perigourd says, "Fair eve."

Lilanna asks, "So... anyting actually happen while we were gone?"

Aureliano bows to Roelon.

Missoni smiles.

Aliashyrah removes a plainly wrapped package from in her obsidian satin robe.

Lilanna says, "Or ey all just still bickierin."

Aliashyrah removes a chocolate dipped almond from in her plainly wrapped package.

Caeileen waves.

Kertaya gives Pavender a friendly hug.

Aliashyrah offers Sorlu a chocolate dipped almond.

Missoni wishes, "Fair eve, everyone."

Sorlu smiles at Aliashyrah.

Sorlu accepts Aliashyrah's dipped almond.

Aliashyrah removes a chocolate dipped almond from in her plainly wrapped package.

Kertaya takes a drink from her green tea.

Kertaya takes a drink from her green tea.

The lor mandrake toddles off.

Aliashyrah takes a bite of her dipped almond.

Kertaya takes a drink from her green tea.

Kertaya takes a drink from her green tea.

Geovekn removes a rose-marrow potion from in a colorful silver-bound barrel emblazoned with a row of tiny grey penguins.

Randsford says, speaking to Aureliano, "My sincerest appologies if I offended or came off as hostile. My intention is only to protect our borders, it is no different than the legion's own goals."

Aliashyrah put a plainly wrapped package in her obsidian satin robe.

Randsford bows to Aureliano.

Sorlu takes a bite of his dipped almond.

Jastalyn joins Grutak's group.

Sorlu smacks his lips.

Sorlu leans on his cane, taking a momentary rest.

Jaysehn nods at Aureliano.

Lilanna joins Grutak's group.

Geovekn takes a drink from his rose-marrow potion.

Geovekn's head looks better.

Grutak says, speaking to Akenna, "I was a slave for 20 years of my life."

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Aureliano, "We are ah passionate people here."

Sorlu cocks his head at Grutak.

Geovekn removes some haphip root from in a colorful silver-bound barrel emblazoned with a row of tiny grey penguins.

Geovekn takes a bite of his haphip root.

Geovekn's head looks better.

Akenna says, speaking to Grutak, "I don't believe you."

Aliashyrah gazes with interest at Grutak.

Aureliano says, speaking to Randsford, "I can understand your intention and find your goal honorable. I do not feel offended."

The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.

Lilanna renews her songs.

Grutak shrugs.

Geovekn removes some ambrominas leaf from in a colorful silver-bound barrel emblazoned with a row of tiny grey penguins.

Conquerer of Reim Tavnos just arrived.

Geovekn takes a bite of his ambrominas leaf.

Geovekn's right arm looks better.

Aureliano nods understandingly at Roelon.

Grutak says, speaking to Akenna, "I don't care if you believe me or not."

Sorlu says, speaking to Grutak, "I can understand why your hatred of the Vaalorians runs so deep, if they truly did this to you."

Geovekn removes a gelatinous elk fat tart from in a colorful silver-bound barrel emblazoned with a row of tiny grey penguins.

Jaysehn asks, speaking to Grutak, "Then why tell her?"

Sorlu nods sympathetically at Grutak.

Aureliano says, "It is honorable to have passion for your people."

Akenna says, "You've proven yourself dishonorable, your words are ashes at my feet."

Geovekn takes a bite of his elk fat tart.

Geovekn's right arm looks better.

Grutak says, "I've speoken of the matter to Aureliano."

Randsford says, speaking to Aureliano, "I look forward to good news after you speak with your superiors."

Aliashyrah smiles at Aureliano.

Sorlu glances at Aureliano.

Akenna says, speaking to Grutak, "I'd trust a Luukosian words over yours at this point."

Council and Regulators Exit to have a private word

Randsford asks, "Would the Council and Regulators be open to a few words in private?"

Sorlu nods at Randsford.

Queatus grins.

Roelon nods slowly.

Lilanna nods at Randsford.

Aureliano says, "I have asked the record keepers of our house for further information and they have kindly agreed to research Grutak's claims."

Sorlu says, speaking to Randsford, "Of course."

Randsford says, speaking to Akenna, "Then trust mine. I will see no offense from our end, you have my word."

Randsford bows to Akenna.

Sorlu nods at Aureliano.

Akenna says, speaking to Randsford, "Thank you."

Aureliano says, "However, House Vaalor does not engage in slavery, let alone sell one into slavery in the Fortress to the Faendryl."

Jaysehn nods understandingly.

Jastalyn glances around, looking a bit less confident.

The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Jastalyn.

Arelhi just arrived.

Randsford says, speaking to Akenna, "I sincerely hope you will do your own part and have Vaalor withdrawl from whatever they build in the east."

Aureliano says, "I do not debate the fact that he was enslaved, but I do not believe the conditions that lead to it. However, I am looking into it."

Akenna says, speaking to Randsford, "I hope for peace, that's all I would like. The Fortress has ever and always been kind to me."

Dendum remarks, speaking to Aureliano, ""Eh....there are ten thousand in the legion it is said....it is hard to know one of them did not turn to less than good trade at some point, though of course a Vaalor is not the Clan Vaalor."

Aureliano says, speaking to Dendum, "Certainly, but his story is that he was brought to the Fortress and sold to the Faendryl there. That does not pass muster. Memory is a fickle thing, especially around traumatic events."

Grutak says, speaking to Dendum, "Elves, wearing Legionairre garb, using what I know now as legionairre tactics burned my village to the ground, killed the infirm and elderly and any that resisted. They took the rest of us prisoner and sold us off."

Sorlu says, speaking to Dendum, "A member of Icemule's government didn't offer an insult to the Nations either, only someone loosely affiliated, and we were still punished. So by the standard they set, if indeed a solider of Vaalor enslaved Grutak as a child, then the government itself is guilty."

Dendum blinks at Sorlu.

Dendum starts chortling.

Jaysehn slowly empties his lungs.

Jaysehn shakes his head.

Sorlu says, speaking to Dendum, "It seems the only way to keep it...principled."

Sorlu nods once.

Dendum remarks, speaking to Sorlu, ""Eh.....well...if this is the way of elves then...seems very likely to lead to much self anger."

Dendum nods once.

Aureliano diplomatically says, "I bid you all good evening, for now. I hope I was able to provide some information, and I will return with your concerns and deliver them to my commanders."

Jaysehn asks, speaking to Dendum, "I was enslaved by gnomes. Does saying it make it true?"

Randsford nods appreciatively at Aureliano.

You say, speaking quietly to Aureliano, "It was a pleasure seeing you this evening."

Sorlu says, speaking warmly to Aureliano, "Always a pleasure, High Legionnaire."

Jaysehn gives a quick nod and tips his hat to you.

Sorlu bows to Aureliano.

Dendum informs, speaking to Jaysehn, ""Unlike the humans and elves there has never been a culture of gnomes that keep slaves....we do nothave the room for this."

Straightening her back, Aliashyrah gives a formal, low curtsy to Aureliano. She inclines her head as well, giving Aureliano a brief nod.

Yardie says, "Oh wow."

Dendum frowns at Jaysehn.

Akenna bobs a quick curtsy to you.

Aureliano inclines his head.

Grutak asks, speaking to Aureliano, "Our blood runs hot, no?"

You say, speaking quietly to Jaysehn, "Thank you for your service."

You curtsy to Jaysehn.

Draelor nods in greeting at Yardie.

Queatus says, "Honestly."

Krayton just went east.

Grutak says, speaking to Aureliano, "You will be a good opponent on the battle field."

Aureliano agrees, speaking to Grutak, "As always."

You curtsy to Akenna.

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "It's that cold, does that."

Jaysehn says, speaking to you, "I serve the Order of Voln, my Lady."

You quietly say, "M'lady."

Jaysehn forcefully crosses one arm over his suit of ebon armor and offers you a formal bow.

Aliashyrah says, speaking diplomatically to Aureliano, "As always, your measured approach is greatly appreciated."

Queatus says, "Looking around here."

Orgamor removes an inky black kilt from in his panther hide cloak.

Orgamor pulls an inky black kilt on over his legs.

Aureliano nods politely at Aliashyrah.

Queatus says, "Not really a place I would want to invade."

Queatus grins.

You say, speaking quietly to Jaysehn, "That is one of the highest services there is."

Grutak asks, speaking to Queatus, "I know right?"

Aureliano nods once at Jaysehn.

Queatus grins at Grummbil.

Yardie is a Master in the Order of Voln. Queatus is a Master in the Order of Voln. Geovekn is a Master in the Order of Voln. Lilanna is a Master in the Order of Voln. Orionin is a Master in the Order of Voln. Jaysehn is a Master in the Order of Voln. Draelor is a Master in the Order of Voln. Roelon is a Master in the Order of Voln. Dendum is a Master in the Order of Voln. Grutak is a Master in the Order of Voln. Aureliano is a Master in the Order of Voln. There are no undead creatures present.

Queatus grins at Grutak.

Orgamor removes a russet kirtle from in his panther hide cloak.

Sorlu begins chuckling at Queatus!

Jaysehn nods knowingly to you. Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You quietly say, "Thankfully at this time we are all amoung the living."

Akenna runs her hand down the front of her narrow-bodiced kirtle, discreetly re-arranging the drape.

Akenna folds her hands.

Jaysehn flags down a nearby urchin and exchanges a few words.

The urchin nods to Jaysehn and takes off, with Jaysehn and his group in tow.

You say, speaking quietly to Yardie, "Good evening."

Yardie bows to you.

Yardie says, speaking to you, "Evening to you, Opalina."

Queatus flashes a wide grin.

Cocking your head to one side in curiosity, you blink several times in bewilderment, your jaw dropping open slightly. Crackling misty green energy sparks over the steel crown on your head as a low squawk fills the air, forked branches of light arc between the tips of each of the icicle-shaped crystal spikes set along the upper edge of it.

Queatus says, "That was some diplomacy there."

Queatus nods.

Draelor agrees with Queatus.

Sorlu absentmindedly taps his Nalfein-styled cane against his leg.

Roelon nods to Yardie in greeting.

Geovekn fidgets with a gold and brass ring.

Yardie asks, speaking to Queatus, "What did I miss?"

Yardie and Roelon shake hands.

Geovekn reaches for his glowbark staff and it nearly springs into his hand.

Sorlu grins at Yardie.

Dendum muses, speaking to Queatus, ""It is hard for a wave to argue about the actions of the ocean....though it may be a part of the greater it has little control."

Randsford says, "Can the Councilors form on the Commander?  We will retreat to where it is quieter."

Draelor says, speaking to Yardie, "Some folks calling others liars mostly from what I gathered."

Queatus says, speaking to Yardie, "Eh, that one is pirate."

Queatus points at Grutak.

Sorlu nods at Randsford.

Roelon joins Grutak's group. Sorlu joins Grutak's group.

Grutak waves to Yardie.

Grutak hugs Yardie.

Grutak says, speaking to Yardie, "I don't know you at all, but I do understand you."

You join Grutak.

Yardie bows to Grutak.

Grutak glances at you.

Yardie says, speaking to Grutak, "I appreciate that."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "If you could take us somewhere more appropriate."

Roelon shifts his weight.

Dendum says, "Hrmm must go south."

Grutak removes you from his group.

Aliashyrah walks over to the bench and settles down.

The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.

Lilanna renews her songs. Krayton just arrived.

Randsford glances at Grutak.

Aliashyrah folds her hands in her lap.

Roelon glances at Grutak.

Krayton squints.

Randsford looks over at Grutak and shakes his head.

The raven circles lazily above.

Roelon folds his arms over his chest.

Grutak asks, "Why are you joining me?"

Grutak asks, "Did I miss something?"

Randsford nods at Grutak.

Roelon glances at Randsford.

Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "Catch me up."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "We are all having a word."

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Grutak, "Your lueitenant wishes to have the REgulators and the Councillors speak."

Krayton asks, "Party?"

Grutak says, "Ahh."

Roelon dusts off his black woolen kilt.

Roelon joins Grutak's group.

Grutak says, "Okay, joikn me."

Queatus nods at Dendum.

Aliashyrah teases, speaking to Grutak, "You must learn to listen while you shout, Commander."

Aliashyrah smirks at Grutak.

You hear very soft footsteps.

Grutak says, speaking to Aliashyrah, "Never happen."

Krayton exclaims, "Wait, my party hat is in my locker!"

Sorlu grins at Aliashyrah.

Krayton gasps in terrified panic, trembling and flailing his arms about!

Grutak says, "Big mouth."

Roelon grins.

Sorlu begins chuckling at Grummbil!

Grutak reaches out and holds your hand.

High Lord Grutak's group just went south.

<The groups goes someplace quieter finally to talk>

Sorlu begins chuckling at Grutak!

Randsford chuckles.

Roelon deeply says, "Give him ale, only way that works."

Grutak asks, "Did I forget someone?"

Roelon nods once.

Randsford says, "Commander seemed to be lost in thought."

Randsford grins.

Roelon grins slowly.

You absent-mindedly drop an arctic mountain map into your elesine sack.

You take a bite of your pear and brie tart. A gooey honey glaze coats your lips.

You have 3 bites left.

Grutak says, "If nothing else Jaysehn has a good liquor cabinet."

Randsford whispers to the group, "To the armory?"

You take a bite of your pear and brie tart. Lilanna nods.

Roelon wiggles his nose.

Sorlu tilts his head up.

Grutak asks, "Did I forget someone?"

A cloud of dense silvery fog suddenly appears. The fog quickly dissipates to reveal Falvicar.

Roelon shifts his weight.

Falvicar joins Grutak's group.

Grutak says, "Oh."

Grutak clasps Aliashyrah's hand tenderly.

Grutak nods. Falvicar wraps you in a tender embrace.

Grutak asks, "No?"

You wrap Falvicar in a tender embrace.

Falvicar kisses you, letting his lips linger softly.

Grutak says, "Wait..."

Randsford asks, "Believe that is everyone?"

Grutak asks, "Is this just Regulators and Councilors?"

Grutak glances at Randsford.

Randsford says, "Any concerned citizens and your pirates will do."

Randsford nods at Grutak.

Lilanna says, "And spouses."

Sorlu says, "I am certainly one of those."

Nalver just arrived.

Nalver just went north.

Sorlu flashes a wide grin.

High Lord Grutak's group just went north.

Grutak clasps Aliashyrah's hand tenderly.

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Yardie, "The Commander just has a ddifferent way of going about it sometimes."

High Lord Grutak's group just went south.

Grutak nods.

Grutak says, "Okay."

Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "Speak your peace."

Aliashyrah says, speaking amusedly to Grutak, "I was not in the middle of speaking."

Aliashyrah laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "Let us go to the armory, more private."

Grutak says, speaking to Aliashyrah, "Shush."

High Lord Grutak's group just went west.

Sorlu appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Roelon grins slowly.

Aliashyrah raises an eyebrow in Grutak's direction.

High Lord Grutak's group just went into a low-roofed stone guard post.

Grutak nods.

Grutak says, "Pardon the mess. I had a tantrum."

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Aliashyrah, "They will live. People love cliffhangers ah hear."

Randsford says, "Thank you for the short notice."

Randsford bows.

(Aliashyrah pushes a broken model with the toe of her boot.)

Sorlu grins at Roelon.

Randsford says, "I want to have the matter related to these ships settled first."

Roelon surveys the area.

Grutak takes a drink from his Pyrelight grog.

Grutak looks rather relaxed.

Randsford says, "Firstly, is the entire council aligned on allowing these ships? I do not believe I heard a response."

Randsford raises an eyebrow.

You quietly say, "Im sorry what ships are we speaking about."

Grutak says, "As Opalina pointed out in her statement, it's between two houses of Vaalor and one Houe of Icemule."

Randsford says, speaking to you, "Your trade route."

Sorlu asks, speaking to Randsford, "I apologize...could you clarify for me?"

You quietly say, "The air ships or the Civilan ships."

Randsford nods to you.

Randsford asks, speaking to you, "Yes but they sail from Vaalor?"

You quietly say, "Last I checked Trade is allowed in all cities Council does not need to agree."

Randsford looks over at you and shakes his head.

Randsford says, speaking to you, "Under normal circumstances, yes."

Grutak says, speaking to you, "You overstepped when you started talking about MHO's."

Falvicar whispers, "Still want me to leave? didn't hear thought til too late. and hoping everything okay. i'm calm but i'd be more calm if i heard you tell me."

Roelon furrows his brow.

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "Commander, please allow me to proceed."

Randsford nods at Grutak.

The mirror images surrounding Jastalyn undulate and grow stronger.

Jastalyn renews her songs.

Randsford says, "If these are trade ships originated from Vaalor then they are Vaalorian ships. Whether they are private citizens or not does not matter. They have already invaded our lands there is concern for any ships leaving their ports."

You say, speaking quietly to Grutak, "I have no idea what you are talking about."

Randsford says, "The Commander is just in his worry."

Randsford asks, "So again I ask, is the council aligned in allowing this trade to proceed?"

Randsford says, "I understand we need the supplies and do not deny this. I merely wish to show Icemule as a unified force."

Randsford says, "There is strength in unity and we are currently splintered."

Sorlu says, "I, personally, have no concern whether Vaalorian ships make it to our port safely or not."

Randsford nods at Sorlu.

Randsford asks, speaking to Roelon, "Kilt?"

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Grutak asks, speaking to Randsford, "You are under a false assumption. If I might?"

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "A moment please."

Randsford nods understandingly at Grutak.

Roelon deeply says, "Mah grievence is with the Military as of right now."

Sorlu says, "In fact, I might say we have little authority over what happens at sea. As much as I will beat the drum and proclaim certain lands ours, I do not know that I can say the same about the seas."

Randsford nods in agreement at Sorlu.

Randsford says, speaking to Sorlu, "I wannt alignment so we can discuss the matter of these pirates next."

Roelon nods at Sorlu.

Sorlu nods.

Randsford glances at Roelon.

Randsford taps his foot impatiently.

Falvicar says, "Respectfully, that is not up to you show Icemule as a unified force and if anything these shenanigans are showing we are not. There is no war. There is no invasion. The trade has nothing to do with the council. And once more, Grutak has made false accusations and trying to say our trade partners were liars when they were not."

Roelon deeply says, "So, as fir trade, ah am nae strictly against it."

Falvicar nods firmly.

Sorlu peers quizzically at Falvicar.

Falvicar stares at Randsford.

Falvicar folds his arms over his chest.

Randsford says, speaking to Falvicar, "I do not disagree with your statement. I am trying to avoid further escalations here."

Roelon nods slowly.

Lilanna looks thoughtfully at Falvicar.

Sorlu asks, speaking to Falvicar, "So then, you ignore the troops...the warships flying over our head?"

Sorlu cocks his head at Falvicar.

Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "I'm being patient, but I'm about to get pissed, and not in a good way."

Lilanna asks, speaking to Falvicar, "Why are ye here?"

Randsford says, speaking to Falvicar, "Unity is strength. Vaalor flaunts their strength and the more we argue the weaker we become."

Falvicar says, speaking to Randsford, "Then there is nothing to talk of. Supplies and trade are just that. The town needed supplies. They were provided."

Randsford looks over at Falvicar and shakes his head.

Falvicar says, "If I must, I will go to Vaalor myself and get them and return with them."

Grutak asks, speaking to Falvicar, "Why Vaalor?"

Randsford says, speaking to Falvicar, "Weather you wish to see it or not they Vaalorians have acted in aggression. Any ship for all we know could be carrying spies."

A massive snowy white tiger sits down on her haunches and watches the bustling surroundings warily.

Grutak asks, speaking to Falvicar, "Why not Illistim, or the Landing, or Solhaven?"

A massive snowy white tiger scrambles back up onto her feet.

Falvicar asks, speaking to Grutak, "Why do you care? People have needs. What difference does it make?"

Sorlu says, speaking to Grutak, "Or Zul Logoth, as I attempted."

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Grutak agrees with Sorlu.

Sorlu says, "Sendi, such a sweet dwarf."

Sorlu smiles.

Randsford says, "My point is simply this."

Grutak says, speaking to Falvicar, "You curry favor with your new Master."

Aliashyrah smiles at Sorlu.

Sorlu says, speaking to Aliashyrah, "Remind me. I surely must write to her again soon."

Falvicar says, speaking to Grutak, "My Master if Ronan."

Falvicar mutters under his breath.

Randsford says, "If the council agrees to the ships then I propose the Regulators act as intermediaries to see these trade exchanges to insure there is no foul play."

Falvicar says, "IS Ronan."

Randsford shrugs.

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Sorlu, "Certainly, Councillor."

Randsford says, "There is no need for piracy if we know the contents."

Lilanna put a kraken-hilted Charl's-tail inset with blue sapphire eyes in her leather sword bandolier.

Lilanna put a headless bunny-crested pink rolaren shield in her leather sword bandolier.

Roelon deeply says, "Ah see nothing wrong with that, as long as they are nae hostile in the process."

The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.

Lilanna renews her songs.

Roelon nods at Randsford.

Randsford nods in agreement at Roelon.

Sorlu adopts an agreeable expression.

Sorlu says, "I also see no issue with this."

Sorlu nods at Roelon.

You curtsy.

Randsford says, "At this point I do not trust anything from Vaalor. Their words are meaningless when they operae in our territory without our guidance."

Sorlu nods at Randsford.

Roelon deeply says, "Vaalor is divided, if they wish to believe it or nae."

Sorlu agrees with Roelon.

Falvicar says, "And we are to."

Falvicar nods at Roelon.

Randsford says, speaking to Falvicar, "I do not wish to take authority. You can equally be there to supervise if you wish."

Falvicar nods at Randsford.

Sorlu says, "There seems to be quite a bit of that going on these days...throughout much of the world."

Randsford says, speaking to Falvicar, "I merely wish to mitigate the security needs of the Regulators along with the wishes of the Council."

Aliashyrah nods slightly.

Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "Talk about taking authority."

Randsford asks, speaking to Grutak, "I believe this is aggreable to you?"

Roelon nods at Sorlu.

Roelon deeply says, "More then one puppeteer perhaps..."

Sorlu raises an eyebrow in Grutak's direction.

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "No, actually it isn't." Jastalyn renews her songs.

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "Please speak your concerns. I do not wish to see us as the aggressors to any ships."

Sorlu asks, speaking to Grutak, "What would you suggest, Commander?"

Sorlu cocks his head at Grutak.

Grutak says, "First and foremost the council has no right, none, to restrict the trade of Falvicar and Opalina."

Grutak says, "None."

You quietly say, "I would actually be on board with the Regulators to remove Grutak from any form of Authorative position and relocate outside of Icemule for good."

Randsford nods in agreement at Grutak.

Lilanna glances at you.

Randsford says, speaking to you, "That is for Talliver to decide."

Grutak says, "Secondly, the sea outside of Oblin River is free."

Randsford says, speaking to you, "I know you two have your quarrel but we are safer with him than without."

Grutak says, "No one can hold law there."

You quietly say, "We all have our views."

You say, speaking quietly to Randsford, "I do not believe that for one moment he is threatening to kill and murder innocent people."

Jastalyn chuckles.

You quietly say, "He is threatening to start war every time he opens his mouth."

Sorlu says, speaking to Grutak, "I believe this mostly lines up with what I have said during this meeting."

Lilanna renews her songs.

Sorlu nods once.

You quietly say, "No..He does not belong in Icemule."

Grutak says, "While Opalina has denied it, her agreement with Kakoon and Detzer is public. And it clearly states support of MHO's. As if they have the authority to require an MHO to agree or disagree with whomever they wish."

Randsford says, speaking to you, "He is questioning those that are foreign. Do the guards at our gates not check who comes in? They are there for protection. The Commander is just more blunt."

Grutak says, "And I do take concern to that."

You say, speaking quietly to Randsford, "Ya well our guard let Crimals in the gates too as long as they behave."

Grutak says, "Lastly..."

Falvicar says, speaking to Randsford, "He's been all for war every time he opens his mouth when it comes to Vaalor. When you can admit that, then you will see that actually.. we are better when he and every other warmonger is away from our town."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "If it is a mutual agreement and it is blessed by the council, what is the concern? We can inspect what we must to help ease tensions if all parties are willing."

Randsford says, speaking to Falvicar, "I do not deny his thirst for war."

Randsford nods in agreement at Falvicar.

Randsford glances at Grutak.

Grutak says, "The Regulators are not beholden to the Council of Five or the Mayor. We will relocated outside the Gate. And be welcomed at Fenogs while we find a new home in the surrounding countryside."

Randsford says, speaking to Falvicar, "But if you think the Vaalorians do not have a similar thirst you are mistaken. We just do not see those visitors in our town."

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.

The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

Grutak says, speaking to you, "Now I don't answer to you. I don't answer to the council of five and I don't answer to the mayor."

Randsford says, "There is a war coming to our realm. We know the threats from all directions."

Sorlu frowns.

Grutak says, speaking to you, "Thank you for freeing my hand."

Randsford glares at Grutak.

You take a bite of your pear and brie tart. A gooey honey glaze coats your lips.

Randsford asks, speaking to Grutak, "Was it now our oath that said we listen to the Mayor?"

Randsford stares at Grutak.

Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "Talk to Lilanna."

Roelon shifts his weight.

Grutak says, "This was partially her idea."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "I am NOT your soldier. I am a soldier of Icemule."

Grutak says, "The rest of it was Opalina's."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "You will respect this Council or the Mayor or you will do without me."

Randsford glares at Grutak.

Lilanna glances at Grutak.

Lilanna asks, "What?"

Lilanna blinks at Grutak.

Sorlu says, "Let us not take this step yet. We are already in a situation where we might lack the needed strength to get through this. Let us not make our situation worse by removing those willing to stand for Icemule."

Grutak says, speaking to Lilanna, "You wanted to change the oath. This is what you get."

Falvicar nods approvingly at Randsford.

Lilanna scowls at Grutak.

Randsford says, "I say this publicly in front of all here because it is my word to the Vaalorians on the line. I will protect this town, I will not be offensive to Vaalor."

Roelon deeply says, "Calm the fire within ye lot."

Lilanna says, "Do nae put this on me."

Randsford looks over at Roelon and shakes his head.

Roelon sighs.

Grutak takes a drink from his Pyrelight grog.

Grutak looks rather relaxed.

Randsford exclaims, speaking to Roelon, "Do not spare him!"

You take a bite of your pear and brie tart.

That was the last of it!

Randsford asks, speaking to Grutak, "Commander what will be it?"

Sorlu says, "Perhaps we should take a recess for the evening, and meet again tomorrow...when the Icemule air has allowed all of our heads to cool."

Grutak says, "I haven't taken a single warlike step toward the Vaalorians. I've just treated them the way they have treated us."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "If we are Free North then we must respect the will of the people. The people chose Talliver and this Council."

Sorlu glances expectantly around the area.

Randsford scowls at Grutak.

Randsford exclaims, speaking to Grutak, "Do not dodge the question!"

Randsford asks, speaking to Grutak, "Will you submit to the will of the people or will you not?"

Roelon deeply says, "Blood is boilin' tonight, we also had ah bit to drink..."

Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "I'm not. I'm ignoring it."

Roelon nods at Sorlu.

Jastalyn nods at Sorlu.

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "Then you are making an enemy instead of an ally by chosing so."

Falvicar says, speaking to Roelon, "On the plus side, Grutak at least has a grog instead of his sword in his hands this time."

Grutak says, speaking to Falvicar, "Good of you to notice."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "You can strip me now, I will no longer be a Regulator if you will not agree to the will of the people of this town."

Grutak says, "Not once did I pull a weapon."

Jastalyn softly says, "Wait a minute."

Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "Do you actually listen to me or just ignore the 1000's of times I say I will do the will of the people. The will of the people is not always the council of five or the mayor."

Jastalyn softly asks, "Will he submit to the will of the people as a whole or a select few?"

Falvicar whispers, "That is interesting. If he does indeed not become a Regulator no more then woners I if potentially he goes to the Fury."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "Then you do not believe in the same Free North that I do."

Grutak says, "I have never... NEVER... deviated from that."

Randsford sighs at Grutak.

Sorlu casually glances around the area.

Sorlu leans leisurely on his Nalfein-styled cane, a thoughtful expression upon his face.

Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "Listen for one moment..."

Randsford nods slowly at Grutak.

Randsford clenches his jaw.

Roelon asks, speaking deeply to Grutak, "The will of the people voted fir the council, voted fir the mayor. Did they not?"

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Grutak asks, speaking to Randsford, "Does the council of five rule Briarmoon cove?"

Grutak asks, "Or Pinefar?"

Falvicar nods approvingly at Roelon.

Grutak asks, "Or Moonsedge?"

Grutak says, "No."

You quietly say, "Pinefar yes moonsedge yes actually that's in our juristiction."

Grutak asks, "So am I going to listen to the council of five when or if they opress those people?"

Grutak says, speaking to you, "Shut it."

Falvicar chuckles to himself.

You say, speaking quietly to Grutak, "Make me."

You smirk.

Grutak says, speaking to you, "I've had enough out of you."

Falvicar whispers, "Nicely done my Dear."

Falvicar smiles at you.

Jastalyn softly says, "Maybe it is time to head to bed."

Grutak says, speaking to Roelon, "You look cute like that."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "Yes as a sworn Regulator we do their will. If you disagree with that will then you leave as I would."

Deep blue motes swirl away from Roelon and fade.

Roelon becomes unbalanced for a second, then recovers.

The deep blue glow leaves Roelon.

The misty halo fades from Roelon.

Roelon leans back.

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "This is why I take the stance of Regulators not as offenders but protectors. If it is ever we are anything but then we will disband and no longer serve."

Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "I can't stop you from being you."

You say, speaking quietly to Jastalyn, "I hope you sleep well."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "Nor you being the same."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "But we are stronger together."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "Icemule is stronger if we are ALL together."

Falvicar nods in agreement at Randsford.

Jastalyn softly says, "I kind of meant everyone. I feel we're getting way off topic."

Jastalyn smiles.

Grutak hugs Jastalyn, who wraps him in a warm embrace.

Grutak says, speaking to Jastalyn, "Have a good night."

You say, speaking quietly to Jastalyn, "Eww just eww."

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Grutak, "We must be united, does nae mean we must like each other. Let us remember our true goal."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "I ask you adhere to our original oath, Talliver is in charge of the Regulators. The Mayor."

You exclaim, speaking quietly to Jastalyn, "Im not sleeping with him!"

Grutak says, "I've said my peice."

What were you referring to?

You point at Grutak.

Jastalyn chuckles.

You gag.

Jastalyn softly says, "I meant go to sleep."

Jastalyn just nudged you.

You laugh softly, trying to hide your amusement.

Aliashyrah whispers aloud, speaking to Jastalyn, "I believe Councillolr Sorlu already tried that. It would seem there are some who must speak their peace tonight."

You hug Jastalyn, and she wraps you in a warm embrace in return.

Jastalyn gives you a friendly hug.

Jastalyn smiles at you.

Falvicar whispers, "Thank heavens."

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

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

Jastalyn softly says, "At least I'm getting hugs."

Jastalyn winks.

Sorlu says, speaking to Aliashyrah, "Yes, it seemed my suggestion was not well received."

Roelon grins at Jastalyn.

Sorlu chuckles to himself.

Lilanna licks Jastalyn's cheek sloppily. Yuck!

Jastalyn winks at Roelon.

Jastalyn giggles at Lilanna.

You say, speaking quietly to Jastalyn, "That's cuz your nice."

Randsford says, "The point of this conversation was to make sure the council is aligned."

Randsford says, "We know they are. I ask that you do not attack with your ships."

Jastalyn says, speaking softly to you, "Some would disagree."

Jastalyn smiles.

Randsford nods at Grutak.

Roelon deeply says, "Let us stew over this and speak of this another day."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "We will settle our dispute differently."

You say, speaking quietly to Jastalyn, "Some say the same about me."

You wink at Jastalyn.

Roelon grins.

Jastalyn smiles.

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "If I must beat you submission to make you follow I will."

Randsford glares at Grutak.

Jastalyn softly asks, "Will there be whips and chains?"

Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "I prefer a nice hard leather."

You gaze fondly at Randsford.

Jastalyn softly says, "I have just the location."

Grutak winks at Randsford.

Sorlu begins chuckling at Jastalyn!

Aliashyrah flashes a quick grin at Jastalyn.

Jastalyn grins.

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Jastalyn, "And kilts.."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "We are the Regulators of Icemule, sworn protectors and take orders from Talliver."

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Jastalyn wiggles her eyebrows.

Sorlu grins at Roelon.

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Jastalyn, "Now this meeting is finally getting somewhere."

Roelon deeply says, "Or rather..."

Aliashyrah glances at Jastalyn and makes a little purring sound.

Roelon removes a wintry-bathed tartan loincloth tailored from the remnants of a kilt from in his black woolen kilt.

You say, speaking quietly to Randsford, "I would like to watch this."

Sorlu agrees with Aliashyrah.

Lilanna nods at Randsford.

Roelon put a wintry-bathed tartan loincloth tailored from the remnants of a kilt in his black woolen kilt.

Falvicar gibbers incoherently.

Roelon dusts off his black woolen kilt.

Sorlu jokes, speaking to Aliashyrah, "We should have started here."

Grutak says, "Only Aliashyrah gets to watch."

Sorlu chuckles to himself.

Jastalyn grins at Aliashyrah.

Randsford asks, speaking to Grutak, "Can we agree there will be no attacks?"

The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.

Lilanna renews her songs.

Aliashyrah chuckles to herself.

Falvicar whispers, "Guess I'll have to go distract you by putting my own kilt on and forging topless."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "At least until we beat it out of each other if we must."

Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "I will agree I won't attack anything on the open seas."

You say, speaking quietly to Falvicar, "Yes."

Falvicar wiggles his eyebrows.

Roelon slowly empties his lungs.

Lilanna nods at Grutak.

Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "Best your gonna get outta me tonight."

Randsford frowns at Grutak.

The mirror images surrounding Jastalyn undulate and grow stronger.

Jastalyn renews her songs.

Jastalyn softly says, "It's late, he's old, take the win."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "Pick the time and place if that is what it takes to placate you."

Jastalyn smiles.

Sorlu nods.

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Randsford, "Let us take this one victory fir now mah friend."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "But you will fall in line with Talliver or you will lose me. It is that simple."

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "I stand by my oaths sir."

Jastalyn softly says, "As does he and we all understand each other."

Jastalyn softly says, "The horse is dead."

Aliashyrah says, "There was a horse? I have always enjoyed a good ride."

Aliashyrah smirks.

Falvicar whispers, "I still hope that Dabbings is Dabbings and not an imposer."

Jastalyn softly says, "Well it's dead."

Grutak says, speaking to Jastalyn, "I just want to go flog a one eyed snake."

Jastalyn softly says, "So no ride."

Lilanna says, speaking to Jastalyn, "But we havna made glue out of it yet."

Randsford says, "Thank you to the Council and all those present. There will be no attacks you can convey as such."

Jastalyn smiles.

Randsford says, "But this is not over."

Jastalyn softly says, "We know."

Sorlu nods at Randsford.

Randsford says, "We ARE at war."

Randsford says, "And I need everyone here to recognize that."

Grutak designates Sorlu as the new leader of the group.

Lilanna nods at Randsford.

Sorlu says, speaking to Randsford, "There is much to iron out still, but it seems we are at a good place at least for this evening."

Randsford nods in agreement at Sorlu.

You quietly say, "We are at war with something."

Grutak says, "Sorlu's in charge."

Roelon deeply says, "One step at ah time, but in the right direction."

Grutak says, "Enjoy your night. I have a ship to catch."

Randsford nods slowly at Grutak.

High Lord Grutak just went through a riveted heavy steel door.

Sorlu smiles at you.

Roelon deeply says, "Ah need another drink."

Roelon grumbles.

Roelon removes a spherical cedar root basket woven with winter-kissed tartan from in his tartan hip-satchel.

Randsford says, speaking to you, "Faith Councilor, it is all I ask. I have faith in you, I ask you share the same with me."

Roelon mumbles a barely intelligible array of expletives involving Ronan, a unicorn, and someone's kiltless heritage.

Falvicar tried to join your group, but your group status is closed. Click GROUP OPEN to let him join you.

Sorlu says, speaking to Roelon, "I am uncomfortable with you following me, when I am used to following you."

Sorlu grins at Roelon.

You say, speaking quietly to Randsford, "You I have faith in."

Roelon grins slowly.

You quietly say, "So far."

Randsford says, speaking to Falvicar, "And you should join the Regulators. Have your voice from within."

Randsford nods encouragingly at Falvicar.

You take Falvicar's hand tenderly within your own.

Roelon pours himself a tumbler of salted caramel whiskey.

Lilanna starts chortling.

Roelon nods once.

You quietly say, "We are of the Northern Fury."

Roelon put a spherical cedar root basket woven with winter-kissed tartan in his tartan hip-satchel.

Randsford says, speaking to Falvicar, "We are stronger together."

Roelon takes a drink from his salted caramel whiskey.

Randsford says, "Then the Northern Fury and Regulators should strengthen their bonds."

Aliashyrah says, "There is magic to be found in the south. Please excuse me."

Falvicar says, speaking to Randsford, "As my wife said, I am with the Fury though also with a Ronanite Order."

Straightening her back, Aliashyrah gives a formal, low curtsy. She inclines her head as well, giving a brief nod.

Falvicar nods respectfully at Randsford.

You nod at Randsford.

Lady Aliashyrah just went through a riveted heavy steel door.

Roelon nods at Falvicar.

Randsford says, "I am sworn protector to Icemule. Regulators, Fury, whomever does not matter. My allegiance is to Icemule and it alone."

Sorlu politely says, "A good evening to you all. I too must gather magic."

Falvicar smiles at Roelon.

Sorlu offers a polite nod, touching two fingers against his forehead in a brief salute as he tucks his opposite hand into the bloodjewel-fastened pocket of his obsidian waistcoat.

Randsford says, "Well one other..."

Randsford reaches out and touches his Oleani pendant.

Randsford bows his head and chants a short prayer, causing vibrant red and pale pink light to momentarily coalesce in front of him.

Sorlu quickly turns on the heel of one of his leather boots.

You quietly say, "Icemule is my home."

Lord Sorlu just strode through a riveted heavy steel door.

Roelon deeply says, "Ah am ah seeker of the Eternal dream, Wsalamir and flipping of kilts."

Roelon shrugs.

Roelon takes a drink from his salted caramel whiskey.

Falvicar chuckles to himself.

Falvicar nods to you.

Falvicar whispers, "Home is with you. Even if we get banished here."

Lilanna says, "It's our home."

Falvicar wraps you in a tender embrace.

You nod at Lilanna.

Falvicar nods at Roelon.

Roelon takes a drink from his salted caramel whiskey.

The powerful look leaves Lilanna.

The dim aura fades from around Lilanna.

Lilanna begins to breathe less deeply.

The dully illuminated mantle protecting Lilanna begins to falter, then completely fades away.

Randsford says, "Forgive my hotheadedness this evening."

Randsford sighs.

Roelon takes a drink from his salted caramel whiskey.

Roelon looks rather relaxed.

Falvicar nods at Randsford.

Roelon nods at Randsford.

You quietly say, "If you all are going to help with the magic may you all be safe."

Roelon nods at Falvicar.

Randsford bows.

Roelon heavily pounds both his fists against his chest and bows his head slightly.

Randsford says, "Thank you all."

Falvicar takes the edge of his night-hued silk cape and holds it out, as he bows low in a courtly fashion.

Randsford says, "Let us do what we can do be united for the sake of Icemule. It is all I ask."

Lilanna nods at Randsford.

Falvicar nods at Randsford.

Roelon deeply says, "Fir Icemule's well being."

Roelon nods.

Falvicar says, speaking to Randsford, "Together the evil will be cleansed."

You remove a bottle of black cherry whiskey from in your white bearskin coat.

Randsford nods in agreement at Falvicar.

You raise your black cherry whiskey in a toast!

Falvicar removes a lacquered square basket from in his night-hued silk cape.

A massive snowy white tiger lazily eyes a tiny scrap of discarded food and meticulously attempts to bury it, turning away to groom with the regal mien of a well-fed feline.

Falvicar pours himself a shot of crisp cedar whiskey.

Falvicar turns toward you and renders you a sharp salute with his crisp cedar whiskey.

Falvicar takes a drink from his crisp cedar whiskey.

Falvicar looks rather relaxed.

Falvicar pours himself a shot of crisp cedar whiskey.

Roelon removes a cask-aged whiskey cocktail from in his leather travel pack.

Roelon sniffs at his whiskey cocktail.

Falvicar offers Randsford a shot of crisp cedar whiskey.

Roelon takes a drink from his whiskey cocktail.

Roelon nods.

You quietly say, "Death to the Undead not the living."

Randsford glances at Falvicar.

Falvicar nods to you.

Falvicar asks, "Scotch instead?"

Randsford says, speaking to Falvicar, "An exception."

Randsford grins at Falvicar.

<A few drinks and we all head out…>

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